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Bersimis SotiriosView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Process Control
• Public Health Surveillance
• Health Analytics
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Sotirios Bersimis is an Associate Professor at the University of Piraeus, Department of Business Administration. He holds additional roles as an elected member of the board of directors of the National Statistical Institute (Greece) and representative for FenSTATs and ECAS. Previously, he served as President of the Hellenic Organization for Health Care Services (EOPYY) and as President of the European Healthcare Fraud & Corruption Network (EHFCN). His education includes a PhD in Statistics from the University of Piraeus, an MSc in Statistics from Athens University of Economics and Business, and a BSc in Statistics and Insurance Science from the University of Piraeus. His research focuses on stochastic models for process monitoring, statistical process control, and health analytics. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Quality Technology , Statistics in Medicine , and Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics . His work emphasizes applications in healthcare surveillance, quality management, and fraud detection. Notable contributions include the development of the Process Monitoring Group and the 'Multivariate Statistical Process Control Charts: An Overview' paper, which remains highly cited in the field. Bersimis has received awards such as the 2018 ENBIS Best Manager Award and a public honor from the Greek Prime Minister. He actively collaborates with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and international organizations, contributing to projects on health expenditure modeling and anti-fraud initiatives. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in statistics, biostatistics, and data science.

• Computational Optimization
• Global Optimization
• Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programming
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Dr. Ruth Misener is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London and holds the BASF/RAEng Research Chair in Data-Driven Optimization (2022-27). Her research focuses on computational optimization, including global optimization of mixed-integer nonlinear programs, optimization under uncertainty, and integration with machine learning. She leads the Computational Optimization Group, which develops open-source tools like GALINI, and collaborates with industry partners such as Royal Mail for logistics optimization. Her research interests span optimization challenges in engineering, bioprocess design, and healthcare, including bioreactor optimization and disease trajectory modeling for leukemia. She has been awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship, supporting her work on hybrid computational/experimental platforms for biomedical applications. Recent projects include scheduling optimization under uncertainty, Bayesian methods for experimental design, and robust optimization for heat recovery networks. Her work emphasizes explainable optimization and safety-critical decision-making, with applications in energy systems, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Ruth’s contributions include over 50 publications, with a focus on algorithm development and industrial impact. She actively participates in conferences and chairs workshops on optimization, such as the Mixed Integer Programming Workshop and the British-French-German Conference on Optimization.

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Bayesian Inverse Problems
• Data Science
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Dr. Aretha Teckentrup is a Lecturer in the Mathematics of Data Science at the University of Edinburgh's School of Mathematics. Her research focuses on integrating mathematical models with observational data, particularly in areas like uncertainty quantification, Bayesian inverse problems, and computational methods for partial differential equations (PDEs). She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Bath and has held postdoctoral positions internationally, including in Florida. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending statistics, numerical analysis, and applied mathematics. Notably, she has contributed to advancing Gaussian processes, multilevel Monte Carlo techniques, and sparse grid methods for high-dimensional problems. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. She has published extensively on topics such as probabilistic numerical methods, error estimation in Bayesian inference, and adaptive sampling strategies. Dr. Teckentrup is an active member of the SIAM community, having received the prestigious SIAG/UQ Early Career Prize in recognition of her contributions to uncertainty quantification. Her research continues to explore innovative solutions for data-driven modeling challenges in science and engineering. Dr. Teckentrup’s work often addresses the growing importance of combining data with physical models, exemplified by her development of numerical methods for weather prediction and stochastic dispersion modeling. She advocates for collaboration across disciplines and emphasizes the transformative potential of integrating computational tools with real-world data. Her career trajectory underscores the dynamic and collaborative nature of modern academic research in applied mathematics and data science.

• Nanophotonics
• Quantum Technologies
• Computational Optics
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Dr. Sven Burger is a leading Researcher at the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) within the Modeling and Simulation of Complex Processes department. His work focuses on Nanophotonics , Quantum Technologies , and Optical Resonance Computation , particularly in photonic crystals, plasmonic systems, and quantum light sources. Key projects: NanoLab GRIPS 2024 , MATH+ TES QT , MATH+ PaA-1 (perovskite solar cells), Colour Impression of Solar Cells Collaborations: MATH+ , BIFOLD , Research Campus MODAL His research spans Bayesian optimization for quantum systems, quasinormal mode expansions , chiral plasmonics , and terawatt-scale photovoltaics . Recent work emphasizes RPExpand software for resonance analysis and AAA algorithm applications in photonic design. He contributes to quantum key distribution via plug&play single-photon sources, hot carrier dynamics in plasmonic nanocrystals, and high-efficiency light extraction for deep-UV LEDs. His computational methods address non-Hermitian systems , exceptional points , and self-interference nanoparticle tracking .

Wenrui LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Statistics for network data
• Causal inference
• High-dimensional data analysis
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Wenrui Li serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Connecticut, where she develops advanced statistical methodologies for complex biomedical data structures. Her work bridges theoretical statistics and practical healthcare applications, with particular emphasis on network-based modeling and high-dimensional data analysis in oncology and epidemiology. Dr. Li's research program centers on statistics for network data, causal inference under interference, and Bayesian modeling of structured high-dimensional datasets. She pioneers techniques for handling network noise in graph-guided models, with direct applications to cancer genomics, multi-omics integration, and infectious disease surveillance. Her methodological innovations address critical challenges in noisy data environments where traditional statistical approaches fail. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant research threads: (1) Digital health interventions to reduce time burden in cancer care, exemplified by her TIME text-messaging system; (2) Graph-guided Bayesian methods for multi-omics data integration with noisy network priors; and (3) Epidemiological modeling of time-varying parameters in noisy surveillance systems. These threads demonstrate consistent focus on methodological rigor applied to pressing biomedical problems. No scientific awards, student advisement records, grant funding details, or laboratory affiliations were documented in the source materials. Her collaborative work spans biostatistics, oncology, and network science, with frequent co-authorship on interdisciplinary projects addressing cancer care optimization and disease modeling.

Shirin JalaliView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Imaging
• Machine Learning
• Information Theory
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Shirin Jalali is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rutgers University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Statistics from Stanford University, with earlier degrees from Sharif University of Technology. Prior to Rutgers, she was a Research Scientist at Nokia Bell Labs and held roles at Princeton University and NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Her research focuses on computational imaging, machine learning, and information theory, addressing challenges like speckle noise mitigation and snapshot compressive imaging. She received the NSF CAREER Award in 2023 and serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Information Theory. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2010 M.Sc. in Statistics, Stanford University, 2010 M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2004 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2002 Research Interests: Her work spans high-dimensional inference, computational imaging, and machine learning applications in imaging systems. She develops algorithms for coherent imaging in speckle noise environments and explores structure learning through information-theoretic methods. Recent trends in her publications emphasize unrolled neural networks, Bayesian despeckling, and theoretical frameworks for compressive imaging systems. Awards and Roles: 2023 NSF CAREER Award Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Information Theory (since 2021) Leadership in research groups addressing imaging and machine learning challenges Grants and Labs: Her NSF CAREER grant funds theoretical work on snapshot compressive imaging systems. She collaborates across academia and industry, leading interdisciplinary projects in signal processing and AI-driven imaging solutions.

Joshua SpeagleView profile

Assistant Professor

• Astrostatistics
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
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Joshua Speagle is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Statistical Sciences and the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. He is also an Associate Member of the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics and a Member of the Data Sciences Institute. His research lies at the intersection of statistics, astronomy, and computer science, focusing on astrostatistics and data-intensive astrophysics. His research interests include astrostatistics, data science, machine learning, statistical inference, and Bayesian methods. He develops novel statistical learning techniques to extract insights from large, complex datasets, particularly from astronomical surveys. His work emphasizes interpretability, robust inference, and computational efficiency, with applications to galaxy formation, stellar photometry, and 3D dust mapping. The trends in his recent publications reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary methodologies, particularly in Bayesian inference, nested sampling, and machine learning applied to astrophysical problems. His work consistently bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in astronomy, emphasizing open-source software and reproducible research. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Dunlap Fellowship Joshua Speagle is deeply committed to mentorship and collaboration. He co-leads the Astrostatistics Research Team (ART) with Gwen Eadie, mentoring students and postdocs across disciplines. He is involved in graduate and undergraduate research programs, including the Astronomy & Astrophysics Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). He teaches courses in statistics and astronomy and serves on committees within the University of Toronto and professional societies such as the AAS, ASA-AIG, and SSC-DSA. He co-leads the interdisciplinary Astrostatistics Research Team (ART), which fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on cutting-edge research at the intersection of statistics and AI. The team emphasizes open and accessible science, releasing open-source tools like dynesty and brutus , and mentoring the next generation of data scientists.

• Geometric Deep Learning
• Topological Deep Learning
• Topological Data Analysis
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Bastian Alexander Grossenbacher is a Full Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Fribourg, where he leads the AIDOS Lab within the Department of Informatics, Faculty of Science and Medicine. He holds secondary appointments at the Institute of AI for Health and the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus of Helmholtz Munich. He is also a TUM Junior Fellow and a member of ELLIS and AI-LIFE. He co-directs the Applied Algebraic Topology Research Network (AATRN) and is involved in the Topology, Algebra, and Geometry in Data Science (TAG DS) initiative. His research lies at the intersection of geometry, topology, and machine learning, with a focus on Geometric Deep Learning, Topological Deep Learning, and Topological Data Analysis. He develops novel machine learning methods that use topological and geometric priors to improve model robustness and interpretability, particularly in biomedical applications. His work spans theoretical foundations and practical implementations in areas such as single-cell analysis, medical imaging, and network science. The 15 most recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a strong trend toward integrating algebraic and differential topology into deep learning architectures. Key themes include the use of Euler Characteristic and magnitude transforms, curvature-based analysis of graphs and data, simplicial and manifold-based neural representations, and the application of topological methods to biomedical data. His articles appear in top-tier venues such as Nature Communications, ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, and IEEE conferences, reflecting both theoretical depth and high-impact applications. ERC Starting Grant Bastian Rieck is actively involved in mentoring and academic leadership. He supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the AIDOS Lab and is open to new collaborations, particularly with candidates from interdisciplinary backgrounds. He has secured significant research funding, including the ERC Starting Grant, and leads multiple collaborative research initiatives. He emphasizes open science, sharing code, data, and educational materials publicly. He leads the AIDOS Lab, which focuses on advancing machine learning through topological and geometric principles. He is also a co-director of the Applied Algebraic Topology Research Network (AATRN), which hosts a large online seminar series. Additionally, he maintains DONUT, a curated database of non-theoretical applications of topology, and is active in the ELLIS and AI-LIFE networks, fostering international collaboration in AI and health.

Mingjun ZhongView profile

Lecturer

• Machine Learning
• Computational Statistics
• Non-intrusive Load Monitoring
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Dr. Mingjun Zhong is a Lecturer in the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. His research focuses on machine learning and computational statistics with applications in healthcare, energy systems, and medical imaging. He is actively engaged in teaching and academic service, including editorial roles in prominent journals. Position: Lecturer Institution: University of Aberdeen School: School of Natural and Computing Sciences Email: mingjun.zhong@abdn.ac.uk Dr. Zhong's research interests center on probabilistic and statistical machine learning methodologies applied to real-world data. He works on healthcare data analysis, non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM), spectroscopy, EEG/fMRI, and energy disaggregation. His methodological expertise includes variational inference, Markov chain Monte Carlo, Bayesian matrix factorization, and deep learning. He has developed lightweight and efficient neural network models for applications in medical imaging and smart grids. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying advanced machine learning techniques—particularly deep learning, self-supervised learning, and capsule networks—to diverse domains such as medical diagnostics, energy disaggregation, and clinical decision support. There is a clear emphasis on developing efficient, interpretable, and robust models for real-world deployment, often addressing challenges like class imbalance, domain adaptation, and data scarcity. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Editor, Neural Processing Letters Review Editor, Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics Regular reviewer for top-tier journals and conferences in AI and machine learning Grant reviewer for multiple funding bodies Dr. Zhong advises a number of students, as evidenced by co-authorships on numerous publications. His research is supported by academic collaborations and likely external grants, though specific funding details are not mentioned. He teaches courses in Robotics, Machine Learning, and Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, contributing significantly to the curriculum in computing sciences. He is involved in interdisciplinary research, particularly through projects like ARCHERY (Artificial intelligence to Revolutionise the patient Care pathway in Hip and knEe aRthroplastY), which integrates AI into orthopaedic care. His work bridges computer science, statistics, and domain-specific applications, demonstrating a strong commitment to impactful, application-driven research.

Xubo YueView profile

Assistant Professor

• Federated Data Analytics
• Bayesian Optimization
• Continuous Optimization
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Xubo Yue is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University. His research focuses on federated data analytics, Bayesian optimization, continuous optimization, Gaussian processes, and deep learning. He holds a PhD in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2023). His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in advanced manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and sustainable materials discovery. Key affiliations include the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), INFORMS, and the American Statistical Association (ASA). Recent research emphasizes scalable federated learning frameworks for distributed systems, causal inference in sensor networks, and sharpness-aware optimization techniques to enhance generalization. His methodologies are applied to interdisciplinary domains such as materials science, IoT systems, and renewable energy simulations. Research trends reveal a focus on: Federated learning architectures for privacy-preserving analytics Bayesian optimization for high-dimensional design spaces Integration of causal reasoning with machine learning systems Autonomous experimentation for accelerated materials discovery No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His academic advising and grant activities are not detailed in the current data.

Cristiano FanelliView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Physics
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Cristiano Fanelli is a Professor of Data Science and Director of Technology at William & Mary, where he leads the Dataphys Group. His research bridges data science and physics, focusing on machine learning applications in nuclear and high-energy physics, including collaborations with CERN, Jefferson Lab, and the ePIC experiment at the Electron Ion Collider. His research interests include developing advanced machine learning algorithms for physics applications such as detector optimization, particle identification, anomaly detection, and uncertainty quantification. He actively explores the use of Graph Neural Networks and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for grounding Large Language Models in physical truth, minimizing hallucinations in scientific contexts. His work integrates high-performance computing with Bayesian optimization and deep learning for simulations and data analysis in experimental physics. Dr. Fanelli has supervised numerous postdoctoral researchers, PhD and master’s students, and undergraduate researchers from William & Mary and international institutions such as the University of Regina and the University of Messina. His group works on projects including AI-assisted Detector Design (AID2E), AI-Optimization of Polarization (AIOP), and deep learning for calorimeter clustering and deep inelastic scattering. Former students have gone on to positions at UC Berkeley and in industry. Dr. Fanelli received his PhD from Sapienza University and previously worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions at MIT. He maintains strong collaborative ties with major experimental facilities and is contributing to next-generation physics experiments through data science innovation.

Alexandros SopasakisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
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Alexandros Sopasakis is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University. He is affiliated with multiple research initiatives including eSSENCE (the e-Science Collaboration), ELLIIT (Linköping-Lund IT and mobile communication initiative), and LU Profile Areas in Natural and Artificial Cognition. Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Principal Investigator for eSSENCE Active in LU Profile Areas: Climate, Health, and AI Research Interests: His work bridges machine learning, dynamical systems, and applied mathematics, focusing on: Stochastic modeling of complex systems Attention-based forecasting (Transformers) Diffusion models for synthetic data generation Graph neural networks in transportation and agriculture Anomaly detection in signal processing Climate modeling under non-Gaussian noise Scientific Awards: Recipient of three patents in: 5G/6G mobility devices Beam management measurement optimization Traffic network forecasting

Emmanuel MamatzakisView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Finance
• Banking
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Emmanuel Mamatzakis is a Professor of Finance at the Birkbeck Business School, University of London, specializing in Accounting and Finance. He serves as Program Director of MSc Accounting and Finance and Director of the Accounting and Finance Research Centre. His academic leadership extends to the Accounting and Finance Subject Area Research Cluster where he acts as Lead Researcher. His educational background includes a DPhil in Economics from the University of London (Queen Mary College, 1999), an MSc in Economics from the University of Warwick (1994), and a BSc in Economics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1993). Mamatzakis' research focuses on empirical studies in accounting, banking, finance, and public finance with significant real-world economic impact. His primary research areas include International Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics, and the intersection of culture, institutions, and financial reporting quality. Recent work examines how household debt behavior changed during the pandemic, the relationship between environmental performance and financial reporting, and the effects of board diversity on financial misreporting. His publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on methodological sophistication, particularly Bayesian modeling and neural networks applications to financial problems. Recent articles demonstrate growing interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, cultural influences on financial reporting, and the economic consequences of geopolitical events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (November 2021) Mamatzakis has secured significant research funding, including a £102,974 ESRC grant for his project on household debt repayments during the COVID-19 pandemic. He actively supervises PhD students in banking, finance, international macroeconomics, applied accounting, and public finance. As an external examiner, journal reviewer (for ABS 3 and 4 journals), and reviewer for Commonwealth Scholarships and ESRC projects, he contributes extensively to the academic community. He holds influential positions including Board Member of the Hellenic Fiscal Council and participation in the European Securities and Markets Authority's Investor Trends and Research Working Group, connecting his research directly to policy formulation.

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Data Assimilation
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Truong Vinh Hoang is a Researcher at the RWTH Aachen University , affiliated with the Chair of Mathematics for Uncertainty Quantification . His work focuses on integrating machine learning with data assimilation techniques for nonlinear dynamical systems . He has presented at multiple international conferences and seminars on these topics. Specializes in Bayesian methods and stochastic numerics Developed ML-EnCMF (Machine Learning-Ensemble Conditional Mean Filter) for non-linear data assimilation Applied techniques to Lorenz-63 and Lorenz-96 systems under chaotic regimes Contributed to localized neural network architectures for high-dimensional state tracking His research trends from 2020-2022 show increasing emphasis on deep learning-based filtering and Bayesian optimization for systems with non-Gaussian dynamics . Notably, he implemented variance reduction techniques to improve filter stability with small ensemble sizes. All publications demonstrate practical applications in computational science and stochastic modeling . Dr. Hoang is part of the MATH4UQ team at RWTH Aachen University, contributing to cutting-edge research in uncertainty quantification and nonlinear data assimilation .

Marlene CohenView profile

Professor

• Visual Neuroscience
• Neural Coding
• Attention Mechanisms
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Marlene Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Chicago, where she leads the Cohen Lab as part of the Neuroscience Institute. Her research focuses on understanding how visual information is encoded in the brain and how cognitive processes like attention influence perception and decision-making. She employs a multidisciplinary approach combining electrophysiology, psychophysics, and computational modeling to investigate neural population coding across different stages of the visual pathway. Dr. Cohen's research interests center on visual neuroscience, particularly how the brain uses visual information to guide decisions. Her work examines how attention modulates neural activity to prioritize relevant information, how cognitive states affect perceptual abilities, and how populations of neurons collectively represent visual stimuli. She investigates these questions using single and multi-electrode recordings in non-human primates performing visual tasks, providing insights into the neural mechanisms underlying flexible behavior and perception. A key aspect of her research involves understanding how correlated variability among neurons affects information processing and behavioral performance. Analysis of Dr. Cohen's recent publications reveals a strong focus on neural population coding, attention mechanisms, and the relationship between neural activity and behavior. Her work increasingly incorporates topological and mathematical approaches to understand neural representations, while maintaining a strong foundation in experimental neuroscience. A consistent theme across her research is how cognitive processes like attention reshape neural representations to support flexible behavior, with particular emphasis on how information is multiplexed and processed across different cortical areas. Scientific Awards: Eppendorf winner (2012) Dr. Cohen has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH grants, including R01EY034723 (2022-2025), R01NS121913 (2021-2026), R01EY022930 (2013-2024), R00EY020844 (2010-2015), and K99EY020844 (2010-2011). These grants support her research on neuronal population coding, attention mechanisms, and the neural basis of flexible behavior. Her work demonstrates how attention improves performance by reshaping stimulus representations and reducing interneuronal correlations. The Cohen Lab at the University of Chicago employs a combination of electrophysiological recordings, behavioral experiments, and computational modeling to investigate how visual information is processed in the brain. The lab's work has been recognized through artistic representations such as "Deciphering Spikes" by Greg Dunn, which visually interprets the lab's research on neural coding and attention, depicting how attention affects neuronal firing patterns with higher fidelity on the attended side of the visual field.