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Murat ErdogduView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• High-dimensional Statistics
• Optimization
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Murat Erdogdu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, jointly appointed in the Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistical Sciences . He is also a faculty member at the Vector Institute and holds the CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence . PhD in Statistics, Stanford University (advised by Mohsen Bayati and Andrea Montanari) MSc in Computer Science, Stanford University BSc in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, Bogazici University His research focuses on machine learning theory , high-dimensional statistics , and optimization . He has contributed to understanding gradient-based algorithms, sampling methods, and feature learning in structured data. Recent publications address problems in: Heavy-tailed sampling Mean-field Langevin dynamics Robust feature learning Minimax regression Stochastic optimization under infinite noise Scientific Awards: CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence ICLR 2023 Spotlight NeurIPS 2019 & 2021 Spotlights He teaches graduate courses like STA 414/2104 (Statistical Methods for Machine Learning II) and STA 4273 (Modern Learning Theory) , emphasizing probabilistic modeling and theoretical analysis.

David DuvenaudView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Generative Models
• Bayesian Inference
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David Duvenaud is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto , holding a Canada Research Chair in Generative Models and a Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society . He is cross-appointed to the Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistical Sciences . A Sloan Research Fellow and founding member of the Vector Institute , his work bridges deep probabilistic models , AI safety , and scientific computing . PhD in Machine Learning (University of Cambridge, 2014) Postdoc in Hyperparameter Optimization (Harvard University, 2016) Co-founded Invenia (energy forecasting company) His research spans foundational Neural Ordinary Differential Equations (NeurIPS 2018 Best Paper) and Automatic Chemical Design (ACS Central Science 2018) to recent work on AGI governance (2025) and AI safety (2024). Key contributions include stochastic variational inference , implicit differentiation frameworks , and antisymmetrization layers for quantum Monte Carlo. Recent publications (2024-2025) focus on systemic existential risks from AI , many-shot jailbreaking attacks , and epistemic uncertainty quantification . His group trains energy-based models with scalable MCMC samplers and develops invertible neural architectures (e.g., Residual Flows NeurIPS 2019). He also explores human-AI alignment through LLM Processes (NeurIPS 2024) and Sycophancy in Language Models (ICLR 2024). Canada Research Chair (2025) NSERC Grant (2025) Sloan Research Fellow (2021) Schwartz Reisman Chair (2021) Best Paper Award (NeurIPS 2018) Distinguished Paper Award (ICFP 2021) His students include James Requeima , Jesse Bettencourt , and Raymond Douglas . He teaches courses on Statistical Methods for Machine Learning and Differentiable Inference . Current work (2025) investigates systemic human disempowerment through incremental AI capabilities and sabotage risk mitigation via hyperparameter-aware evaluations.

Anna GottardView profile

Associate Professor

• Multivariate Statistical Models
• Graphical Models
• Statistical Machine Learning
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Anna Gottard is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Florence, where she leads the Department of Statistics, Computer Science, and Applications. She directs the Florence Center for Data Science (FDS) and participates in the Technical Scientific Committee of the Tuscan Center for Big Data, Data Science, and AI (CBDAI). Her research focuses on multivariate statistical models, particularly graphical models, and extends to statistical machine learning, fair models, and directional data analysis. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (JRSSA) and Statistical Methods & Applications (SMA). Her recent work includes Bayesian approaches for mixed graphical models, uncertainty-aware classification trees, and methodological advancements in latent uncertainty models. Her contributions span theoretical developments and applied research in interdisciplinary areas like biostatistics and sustainability. Her research interests emphasize bridging statistical theory with practical applications, including fairness in machine learning, interpretable models, and tree-based methodologies. She has actively contributed to open-source software, notably the Mix3Trees R package for mixed-effect tree models. Her work addresses challenges in variable selection, graphical model inference, and ethical AI practices. Current projects explore Bayesian frameworks for complex data structures and methodological improvements in graphical model interpretability. Anna has advised on interdisciplinary collaborations, such as studies on GDPR compliance in biobanking and epidemiological modeling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Tuscany. She collaborates with institutions like the CBDAI to advance data science applications in regional policy and healthcare. Her research trajectory reflects a commitment to both foundational statistical theory and real-world problem-solving across diverse domains.

Joan BrunaView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Signal Processing
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Joan Bruna is a Full Professor of Computer Science, Data Science, and affiliated Mathematics at New York University's Courant Institute and Center for Data Science. He leads the CILVR group and co-founded the MaD group. His research focuses on mathematical foundations of machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, and their applications in computational science, climate modeling, and geophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique and has held roles at UC Berkeley, the Institute for Advanced Study, and the Flatiron Institute. Education: Ph.D. (2013) and M.Sc. (2005) in Applied Mathematics, École Polytechnique and ENS Cachan; dual B.Sc./M.Sc. in Telecommunications and Mathematics from UPC Barcelona (2002–2004). Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2019) and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2018). Research interests span theoretical aspects of deep learning, optimization, and statistical methods, with applications to climate science and inverse problems. He has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, contributing to seminal work on scattering networks, geometric deep learning, and neural ODEs. Professional service includes editorial roles at TMLR, JMLR, and TPAMI, plus program chairs for major conferences. His work bridges mathematics and machine learning, emphasizing rigorous analysis and real-world impact.

• Computational Physics
• Machine Learning
• Applied Mathematics
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Andrew M. Stuart is a Professor at the California Institute of Technology's Division of Engineering and Applied Science. His research bridges computational mathematics, machine learning, and physical modeling, focusing on inverse problems, partial differential equations, and multiscale systems. He has pioneered methodologies integrating Gaussian processes, Kalman inversion, and neural operators for scientific computing. His recent publications highlight innovations in competitive protein dimerization networks, nonlinear Bayesian inference, and operator learning. Articles span applications in materials science, geophysics, and biochemical signal processing, emphasizing data-driven discovery of differential equations and scalable algorithms for high-dimensional problems. Stuart's work addresses challenges in structural error modeling, uncertainty quantification, and graph-based learning, with implications for climate modeling and dynamical systems. Despite extensive contributions, the scraped data does not specify students, awards, or contact details.

Scott SissonView profile

Professor

• Computational Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• Big Data
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Professor Scott Sisson is Director of the UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) and Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of New South Wales, School of Mathematics and Statistics. His research focuses on computational statistics, particularly solving 'intractable' statistical problems through Bayesian methods, big data techniques, simulation algorithms, and extreme value theory with environmental applications. Education includes a PhD in Statistics from Bristol University (2002), MSc in Environmental Statistics from Lancaster University (1997), and BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from Lancaster University (1996). Research interests span: Bayesian statistics and uncertainty quantification Big data analytics and scalable algorithms Machine learning integration with statistical methods Extreme value modeling for climate/environment Computational techniques for intractable problems Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on Bayesian computation, spatiotemporal modeling, and interdisciplinary applications in materials science, oncology, quantum computing, transportation policy, and ecology. Methodological innovations include likelihood-free inference, modular Bayesian analyses, and symbolic data modeling. Awards and honors: 2020 Service Award (Statistical Society of Australia) 2017 ARC Future Fellowship 2015 G. N. Alexander Medal (Engineers Australia) 2011 Moran Medal (Australian Academy of Science) 2010 J.G. Russell Award (Australian Academy of Science) 2010 Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellowship As Director of uDASH, he leads data science initiatives across UNSW. He maintains sustained ARC funding and supervises students in computational statistics, Bayesian methods, extreme value theory, and machine learning. Professional service includes editorial roles for Statistics and Computing and past presidency of Statistical Society of Australia.

Peng ZhaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-dimensional statistics
• Statistical network models
• Multivariate statistics
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Peng Zhao is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics at the University of Delaware, with affiliations to UD's Data Science Institute. His academic career includes a postdoctoral research position at Texas A&M University's Department of Statistics (August 2020–June 2023), following his Ph.D. training at Florida State University. Education Ph.D. in Statistics, Florida State University, 2020 B.S. in Statistics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 2015 Dr. Zhao's research focuses on cutting-edge statistical methodologies, including: High-dimensional statistical modeling and inference Network-based statistical analysis Multivariate data processing techniques Scalable Bayesian computational methods Nonparametric Bayesian approaches Dependency-aware statistical learning frameworks Optimization algorithms for complex models Regularization mechanisms in statistical learning He teaches graduate-level courses in regression analysis (STAT611) and mathematical statistics (STAT602) at the University of Delaware. Office location: Room 214, Townsend Hall, 531 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716.

Richard E. TurnerView profile

Professor

• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Environmental Prediction
• Spatio-temporal Modelling
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Richard E. Turner is a Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering and Research Lead for AI for Weather Prediction at the Alan Turing Institute. He serves as Cambridge Lead for the EPSRC Probabilistic AI Hub and previously held roles including Visiting Researcher at Microsoft Research, Co-Director of the AI4ER CDT, and Course Director for the Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence MPhil program. Current research focuses on probabilistic machine learning fundamentals, environmental prediction (weather/climate), and spatio-temporal modeling combining deep learning with Bayesian methods Supervised 26 PhD students (13 graduated) and 7 research assistants/associates Secured over £30M in research funding from EPSRC, Microsoft, Toyota, Google, DeepMind, Amazon, and Improbable Featured in BBC Radio 5 Live's The Naked Scientist, BBC World Service's Click, and Wired Magazine His recent publications demonstrate expertise in diffusion models for PDE simulations, Gaussian Processes for environmental applications, and Bayesian methods for spatio-temporal forecasting. Key trends include climate modeling using ML, neural PDE solvers, and scalable probabilistic inference. Awards : Cambridge Students' Union Teaching Award for Lecturing; supervised Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship winner Collaborations : Microsoft Research (AI4Science), Alan Turing Institute, EPSRC Probabilistic AI Hub Turner leads the Turner Group within Cambridge's Machine Learning Group, focusing on uncertainty-aware ML for scientific applications. Current research assistants work on topics like meta-learning, Bayesian inference, and climate science applications.

Subhashis GhoshalView profile

Professor

• Bayesian Inference
• Nonparametric Bayesian Inference
• High-Dimensional Models
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Subhashis Ghoshal is a Goodnight Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University (NCSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute (1995). His research focuses on Bayesian nonparametrics, high-dimensional models, asymptotic theory, and functional data analysis. He has authored influential books like *Fundamentals of Nonparametric Bayesian Inference* (2017) and contributed to methodologies in image processing and statistical inference. Key awards include the Goodnight Distinguished Professorship (2021), Dr. Cavell Brownie Mentoring Award (2014-15), and the De Groot Prize (2019). He has held editorial roles in journals like *Statistical Science* and *Annals of Statistics*. His work bridges theory and applications, addressing challenges in modern statistical problems such as uncertainty quantification and causal inference. He advises on graduate programs and actively contributes to academic leadership at NCSU.

Alexandra M. SchmidtView profile

Professor

• Biostatistics
• Bayesian Inference
• Spatial Statistics
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Professor Alexandra M. Schmidt is a leading academic in Biostatistics at McGill University, holding an endowed University Chair. She specializes in spatial and spatio-temporal modeling, particularly in epidemiology and environmental health. Previously, she served as a Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2012–2016). Her research focuses on Bayesian methodologies for analyzing complex processes, including disease spread, environmental hazards, and socio-economic disparities. She has authored influential books such as Spatio-Temporal Methods in Environmental Epidemiology with R (2023) and contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed articles. Key awards include the ISBA Fellowship (2024), ASA Fellowship (2020), and the Abdel El-Shaarawi Award (2008). Education: PhD in Statistics (2001, University of Sheffield, UK), MSc and BSc in Statistics (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Research interests span Bayesian inference, spatial statistics, and environmental epidemiology. She has advised numerous PhD/MSc students and collaborated on projects linking statistical methods to public health challenges, such as modeling dengue outbreaks and air pollution impacts. Active in academic service, she has chaired major conferences (e.g., 2022 ISBA World Meeting) and serves on editorial boards of top journals like Bayesian Analysis and Canadian Journal of Statistics . Teaching includes advanced courses on generalized linear models, spatial epidemiology, and Bayesian analysis. Her work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications, addressing global health issues through innovative spatio-temporal modeling techniques.

Antti HonkelaView profile

Professor

• Privacy-preserving machine learning
• Differential Privacy
• Bayesian Machine Learning
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Antti Honkela is a Professor of Data Science at the University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science, within the Faculty of Science. He also serves as the Coordinating Professor for the Privacy-preserving and Secure AI Research Programme at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI), and as Deputy Director of the Master's Programme in Data Science. His roles include membership in the Health and Social Data Permit Authority (Findata) and as an Action Editor for Transactions on Machine Learning Research. Honkela's research focuses on privacy-preserving machine learning, differential privacy, Bayesian methods, and their applications in computational biology and healthcare. He leads projects such as the European Lighthouse in Secure and Safe AI (ELSA) and the Data Literacy for Responsible Decision-making initiative. His work emphasizes developing robust frameworks for privacy-aware AI, including differentially private synthetic data and federated learning. Honkela has advised numerous PhD and Master's students, and his contributions span theoretical advancements and practical implementations, such as the D3p Python package for differentially private probabilistic programming. Key contributions include advancements in Bayesian inference from synthetic data, privacy accounting mechanisms, and computational methods for genomic epidemiology. His interdisciplinary approach bridges machine learning, statistics, and healthcare, addressing challenges in data privacy and secure AI deployment.

Ann B LeeView profile

Professor

• Scientific Machine Learning
• Trust-Worthy UQ
• Likelihood-Free Inference
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Ann B. Lee is a Professor and Co-Director of the PhD Program in Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University , with a joint appointment in the Department of Statistics & Data Science and the Machine Learning Department. Prior to joining CMU, she held positions as a J.W. Gibbs Assistant Professor at Yale University and a visiting research associate at Brown University. PhD in Physics, Brown University MSc/BSc in Engineering Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Her research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data in the physical sciences , emphasizing trustworthy inference, uncertainty quantification, and integration of classical statistics with machine learning. Recent work includes likelihood-free inference, calibrated forecasting, and diagnostics for generative models. The STAMPS research group , which she co-founded in 2018, hosts weekly meetings and public webinars. In Fall 2024, STAMPS will transition into a CMU Research Center. Recent publications span likelihood-free inference , climate modeling , and astronomy . Notable collaborations include applications to hurricane intensity guidance , galaxy redshift estimation , and cosmological parameter biases . She mentors PhD students and has advised multiple award-winning researchers, including ASA Best Student Paper Award winners. Her teaching includes advanced courses on probability, regression, and AI for climate sciences.

Michal KolesárView profile

Professor

• Econometrics
• Causal Inference
• Instrumental Variables
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Michal Kolesár is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Princeton University , holding this position since July 2020. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor (2014-2020) with dual appointments in Economics and the Woodrow Wilson School (2018-2020), and as Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT (2016-2017). His research focuses on econometrics , particularly causal inference , instrumental variables , nonparametric regression , and robust statistical methods . His work addresses fundamental challenges in high-dimensional data analysis, treatment effect heterogeneity, and finite-sample inference validity. Current projects include developing bias-aware methods for regularized regression and analyzing dynamic causal effects in nonlinear systems. Kolesár's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on methodological rigor with practical applications. His work spans instrumental variable techniques (addressing contamination bias, weak identification), regression discontinuity designs (discrete running variables, measurement error), and high-dimensional inference (sparsity fragility, honest confidence intervals). Key recurring themes include finite-sample optimality, coverage probability guarantees, and robustness to model misspecification. Fellow of the International Association for Applied Econometrics (2023) Journal of Econometrics best associate editor award (2023) Sloan Research Fellowship (2019) NSF grants for high-dimensional data inference (2021-2025) and nonparametric regression (2016-2019) Graduate Economics Club teaching awards (2017, 2018) As an educator, Kolesár teaches advanced econometrics courses at both undergraduate (ECO 312, ECO 313) and graduate levels (ECO 517, ECO 519, ECO 539b). He serves as Co-editor of the Journal of Business & Economic Statistics (2024-2027) and sits on editorial boards of Econometrica , American Economic Journal: Applied Economics , and others. His professional activities include extensive peer review for top journals and organization of major econometrics conferences including the 2026 Econometric Society Winter Meeting.

Harri LähdesmäkiView profile

Associate Professor

• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Deep Generative Models
• Artificial Intelligence
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Harri Lähdesmäki is an Associate Professor (tenured) at the Department of Computer Science, Aalto University, where he leads the Computational Systems Biology research group. His work focuses on probabilistic machine learning and deep generative models with applications in biomedicine and molecular biology. Key Research Interests: Probabilistic machine learning, deep generative models, computational biology, bioinformatics, longitudinal data modeling Contact: harri.lahdesmaki@aalto.fi | Konemiehentie 2, 02150 Espoo, Finland His recent publications highlight advancements in: Gaussian process priors for scalable deep generative models Single-cell analysis of immune repertoires in leukemia and diabetes Probabilistic deconvolution methods for RNA-seq data Epigenetic analysis using hidden Markov and mixed models Transformer-based survival prediction and missing data handling Harri’s work integrates mechanistic modeling with Bayesian inference, particularly applied to immunology, cancer biology, and early disease prediction.

Ying ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Quantitative Finance
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Assoc Prof Ying Chen is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore , affiliated with the Department of Mathematics, Asian Institute of Digital Finance (as Academic Director of PhD Program in Digital FinTech 2022–2024), Risk Management Institute (2019–2023), Department of Statistics and Data Science (2019–2023), and Department of Economics (2018–2023). She also contributes to NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering since 2016. Research Interests include: AI forecasting and quantum computing for finance Nonstationary time series and functional data analysis Energy data analytics and precision medicine Network autoregression and spatial-temporal modeling Explainable AI and citation metrics Portfolio liquidation and market-making algorithms Article Trends demonstrate expertise in: Adaptive forecasting for gas flows and electricity prices Blockchain network influence detection Quantum computing applications in finance Functional autoregression with mixed predictors Credit rating fairness and explainability High-resolution implied volatility modeling Scientific Awards include: ISI Elected Member (2016–) International Statistical Institute Council (2023–2027) IASC Scientific Secretary (2017–2019, 2023–2025) Advisory roles for EU FIN-TECH and xAIM projects