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Nicole Koschate-FischerView profile

Professor

• customer insights
• digital marketing
• pricing and product management
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Nicole Koschate-Fischer is Professor and holds the GfK Chair for Marketing Intelligence at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where she currently serves as Dean of Research at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences. She is spokesperson for the interdisciplinary research focus "Customer Insights" and founding director of the Experimental Lab for Business Insights Nuremberg (ELAN). Previously, until September 30, 2024, she served as spokesperson for the Institute of Marketing and head of the Master's in Marketing program. Professor Koschate-Fischer earned her doctorate and habilitation from the University of Mannheim after completing a degree in business administration and psychology. Her academic journey includes membership in the interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Center "Concepts of Rationality, Decision Behavior, and Economic Modeling" at Mannheim, along with research stays as visiting scholar at University of Florida and University of Texas at Austin. She has held professorships at Technical University of Kaiserslautern and HEC Paris, and served as visiting professor at University of Vienna and Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing. Research Interests Professor Koschate-Fischer's research spans customer insights , digital marketing , pricing and product management , and marketing analytics . Her work investigates consumer behavior in digital contexts, brand partnerships, life event impacts on purchasing decisions, and the psychological aspects of pricing. She employs experimental research methods and mediation analysis to understand causal relationships in consumer decision-making processes. Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research in leading journals including Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. Recent work focuses on digital communication phenomena like emoji usage in electronic word-of-mouth, conversational agent interactions, and the application of behavioral pricing principles in charitable contexts. Professional Recognition Full member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities Member of the Board of Academic Trustees of the Center for Advanced International Marketing Knowledge (AiMark) Editorial board member of Journal of International Marketing Professor Koschate-Fischer regularly serves as reviewer for leading international academic journals and presents her research at both academic and practitioner-oriented conferences. Her work receives funding from organizations including the German Research Foundation (DFG), and she maintains active collaborations with renowned companies across various industries. She has directed the Experimental Lab for Business Insights Nuremberg (ELAN) since its founding, creating a hub for interdisciplinary customer insights research that bridges academic rigor with practical business applications.

• Forest Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• Root Ecology
• +6 more

Prof. Dr. Ina Christin Meier serves as Head of Department and Head of Research Unit for Functional Forest Ecology at the University of Hamburg, within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. She is affiliated with the Institute of Wood Sciences (Institut für Holzwissenschaften) in the Department of Biology, where she leads research on forest ecosystem responses to global environmental changes at Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg. Dr. Meier's research focuses on the impacts of global change factors —including increasing atmospheric CO 2 concentration, summer drought, nitrogen deposition, and intensified management—on the biogeochemistry and biodiversity of temperate, boreal, Mediterranean, and global forest biomes. Her work spans functional ecology of forest trees and grasslands , interactions between roots, mycorrhizal fungi and soil , ecophysiology , and long-term changes in forest ecosystems . She has made significant contributions to understanding root carbon allocation, tropical forest responses to climate change, and the role of mycorrhizal relationships in forest ecosystems. Analysis of Dr. Meier's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on belowground ecology and global change biology , with particular attention to root systems across diverse biomes. Her research bridges plant physiology, ecosystem ecology, and climate science, often synthesizing data from multiple studies to identify broader patterns. She frequently investigates how carbon allocation to root exudates affects soil sequestration and drought response, and has developed important frameworks for understanding root trait responses to multiple global change drivers. Dr. Meier actively collaborates with international research teams across continents. Her work on Nature's Contributions to People has demonstrated that securing essential ecosystem services requires maintaining at least 20-25% semi-natural habitat in human-modified landscapes. She also investigates the chemical complexity of root exudates and their ecological significance, contributing methodological advances to this challenging area of research.

Martin BurgerView profile

Professor

• Inverse Problems
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Modelling
• +15 more

Prof. Dr. Martin Burger is a leading scientist at DESY and a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Universität Hamburg, where he leads the Computational Imaging Group. His research bridges applied mathematics, imaging sciences, and machine learning, with a focus on inverse problems, mathematical modeling, and partial differential equations. He has held professorial positions at Universität Münster and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg prior to his current dual appointment. Full Professor, Universität Hamburg (2023–present) Leading Scientist, DESY, Hamburg (2023–present) Full Professor, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2018–2023) Full Professor, Universität Münster (2006–2018) His research interests include inverse problems, variational regularization, optimal transport, kinetic models, and mathematical modeling in biology and social sciences. He has made significant contributions to imaging reconstruction, sparse neural networks, and the analysis of transformer architectures. His work often integrates theoretical analysis with computational methods, influencing both pure and applied mathematics. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications, combining deep learning with PDE-based modeling, analyzing social and biological systems via kinetic and mean-field models, and advancing mathematical imaging through graph-based and optimal transport methods. His publications span high-impact venues in applied mathematics and computational science. Calderon Prize, Inverse Problems International Association (IPIA) ERC Consolidator Grant (2014) Invited speaker at ECM (2021), ICM (2022), and ICIAM (2023) Editor-in-Chief, European Journal of Applied Mathematics (since 2017) Prof. Burger has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom appear as co-authors in his publications. His research is supported by major grants, including funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). He is actively involved in collaborative projects across mathematics, physics, and engineering disciplines. He leads the Computational Imaging Group at DESY, fostering a collaborative environment for developing novel mathematical tools in imaging science. The group works on both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, contributing to advancements in tomography, machine learning, and data analysis.

• Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
• Land Use Modeling
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +3 more

Thomas Berger is a Professor at the University of Hohenheim , affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and leading the Department of Economics of Land Use . He also contributes to the Computational Science Hub and Hohenheim Tropics initiatives. Focus Areas: Climate change adaptation, land-use modeling, biodiversity-productivity trade-offs, agent-based simulation, and machine learning in agricultural systems. Key Projects: Simulation frameworks for smallholder resilience in Ethiopia, bioeconomic modeling in the Amazon, and hybrid intelligence applications in European agricultural policy. Recent Publications: 2025 study on climate change effects on insecticide reduction in Germany, 2024 work on reconciling biodiversity with productivity via hybrid models, and 2023 methodological contributions to surrogate modeling and seasonal forecast integration. Research Trends: Interdisciplinary integration of climate science, agricultural economics, and computational modeling, with increasing emphasis on AI-assisted decision support systems and sustainability policy validation. Teaching & Outreach: Offers Agricultural Economics seminars and Hohenheim Tropics discussions, requiring advance email registration for office hours.

Albert EsteveView profile

Research Professor

• Demography
• Family Studies
• Household Studies
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Albert Esteve is a research professor in the Department of Sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and serves as the director of the Center for Demographic Studies (Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics or CED). He also holds the position of Rector at the European Doctoral School of Demography. His research specializes in demography with particular focus on family structures, households, and macro-level demographic patterns through international comparisons. Esteve frequently utilizes survey and population census data in his work and has made significant contributions to the Integrated Public Use of Microdata Series (IPUMS) project's international version. Esteve's scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity with publications spanning from 2006 to 2025, including multiple articles in 2024 and forthcoming publications in 2025. His research portfolio reveals several key thematic areas including fertility patterns (particularly in Spain and Latin America), household composition across different cultural contexts, marriage and cohabitation patterns, and the relationship between education and demographic behavior. He has conducted extensive comparative work across Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Africa. Esteve has secured significant research funding from prestigious organizations including the European Research Council and the Government of Spain. His leadership roles at the Center for Demographic Studies and the European Doctoral School of Demography position him at the forefront of demographic research and education in Europe.

Lucio BaccaroView profile

Professor

• Comparative Political Economy
• Comparative Employment Relations
• Comparative Labor Movements
• +7 more

Lucio Baccaro is Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) and was Full Professor of Macrosociology at the University of Geneva, where he also served as Deputy Dean for Research (2016–2020). He has held academic positions at MIT, Case Western Reserve University, and visiting roles at the University of Turin and the University of Vienna. His primary affiliations are with MPIfG and the University of Geneva, both central to his research in political economy and sociology. Education: PhD in Management and Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 1999 Doctorate in Labor Law and Industrial Relations, University of Pavia, 1997 Master of Business Administration, Stoa' (IRI-MIT joint venture), 1991 Laurea in Philosophy, summa cum laude, University "La Sapienza", Rome, 1989 Lucio Baccaro’s research focuses on comparative political economy, labor relations, global worker rights, and deliberative governance . His work integrates economic sociology and political sociology to analyze institutional change, social dialogue, and the impact of globalization on labor and welfare systems. He has led major comparative studies on employment models, pension reforms, and international labor standards. His scholarship emphasizes the interplay between institutions, ideas, and power in shaping economic governance. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on institutional change, deliberative processes, labor market reforms, and global justice . Themes include path dependence in international organizations, the transformation of collective bargaining, and the role of expertise in democratic governance. His interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, political science, and economics, with strong methodological rigor in comparative and qualitative analysis. Scientific Awards and Honors: Honorary Professor, University of Duisburg-Essen (2023) Professeur honoraire, University of Geneva (2020) International Geneva Award (2011) Outstanding Young Scholar Award, IRRA (2003) Founder's Prize, SASE (2001) Maurice F. Strong Career Development Chair, MIT (2006–2009) Multiple fellowships from SSRC, Harvard, MIT, and CUNY Alfiere del Lavoro, awarded by the President of Italy (1984) Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, Baccaro has supervised research and mentored scholars through his roles at MPIfG and the University of Geneva. He has secured substantial research funding, including grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and the Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS), supporting projects on post-Fordist growth models, employment policy, and deliberative governance. His leadership in co-principal investigator roles highlights his collaborative research approach and institutional influence. Labs and Research Teams: As Director at MPIfG, Baccaro leads a major research institute focused on the study of societal and economic institutions. He has been instrumental in shaping research agendas on political economy and governance, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and international scholarly exchange.

Yu HuangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Engineering
• Human Factors
• AI for Software Engineering
• +7 more

Dr. Yu Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the Peabody School of Education. She is affiliated with the Institute for Software Integrated Systems, the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, the Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT), and the Vanderbilt LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator. Her academic journey began with a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology in China (2011), followed by an MS in Computer Engineering from the University of Virginia (2015), and culminated with a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2021 under Professor Westley Weimer. Dr. Huang's research bridges human cognition and machine intelligence to enhance software development. Her work spans software, hardware, AI, medical imaging (fMRI/fNIRS), eye tracking, and mobile sensing through collaborations with Security, Education, Psychology, and Neuroscience researchers. She leads the MIND Lab (Mixed INtelligence Development for programming lab), investigating programming expertise formation, code comprehension processes, cognitive error patterns, and diversity in programming communities. Her innovative approach combines empirical human studies with AI model development to create more effective programming tools. Her recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on leveraging human attention data to improve code language models, analyzing cognitive biases in security contexts, and examining social factors in technical communication. The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between neuroscience, psychology, and software engineering, with increasing applications of LLMs in developer tooling. Dr. Huang's work consistently demonstrates how understanding human cognition can inform better AI systems for programming tasks. Dr. Huang has received numerous prestigious recognitions including the 2025 ICPC Vaclav Rajlich Early Career Achievement Award and three ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (ICSE 2019, FSE 2023, ICSE 2024). Her lab has earned the Best Presentation Award at GI2024, while her students have received the Richard Bennett/Dorothy Danforth Compton Prize scholarship and the C. F. Chen Best Paper award. She actively mentors a diverse team of graduate students (Yifan Zhang, Zach Karas, Zihan Fang, Yueke Zhang, Jiahao Zhang) and undergraduate researchers, with many former students advancing to top institutions (Stanford, Harvard, Duke, UC Berkeley) and organizations (NASA JPL). Her research is supported by a 4-year NSF grant, GitHub Tech for Social Good funding, and the Provost's Faculty Immersion Vanderbilt Grant, enabling comprehensive studies of human-AI collaboration in software engineering. The MIND Lab maintains a strong collaborative culture, frequently working with Professor Kevin Leach's research group and organizing retreats to locations like Radnor State Park and the Great Smoky Mountains. This environment fosters innovation at the intersection of human cognition and software engineering while supporting the professional development of emerging researchers in the field.

Roland BroemelView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• Economic Law
• Currency Law
• +12 more

Professor Roland Broemel holds the Chair of Public Law, Economic and Currency Law, Financial Markets Regulation and Legal Theory at the Faculty of Law, Goethe University Frankfurt, and is Deputy Managing Director at the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability (IMFS) since December 2021. His work bridges legal theory, financial regulation, and digital transformation. Research Interests: Broemel's scholarship centers on market regulation in digitalized sectors—particularly currency, telecommunications, energy, and media. A key cross-cutting theme is the legal dimension of digitalization and algorithm-based applications. He also contributes to Basic Law theory and legal methodology, exploring how legal systems adapt to societal shifts. His recent work emphasizes digital euro, AI governance, and platform regulation. Publication Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the legal implications of digital transformation in finance and public law. Themes include central bank digital currency, algorithmic regulation, and interdisciplinary legal responses to climate and digital transitions. He frequently publishes in top German and international law journals and handbooks, often in collaboration with economists and legal scholars. Scientific Awards: Doctorate Award 1st Class, University of Hamburg Law Department Hamburg Teaching Prize 2010, Department for Science and Research Advising and Grants: Broemel actively supervises student research through inquiry-based learning formats and leads externally funded initiatives such as the School Project: Digital Euro. He has received support from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes during his early career and continues to secure institutional funding for interdisciplinary research at IMFS. Labs and Teams: As Deputy Managing Director of IMFS, Broemel is embedded in a multidisciplinary research environment focused on monetary and financial stability. He collaborates closely with economists like Volker Wieland and Alexander Meyer-Gohde, contributing a legal perspective to policy-oriented research. His team includes research assistants and doctoral candidates working on digital regulation, financial law, and legal theory.

Dirk LeuffenView profile

Professor

• Differentiated integration
• Decision-making in the European Union
• Interplay between domestic and international politics
• +5 more

Dirk Leuffen is a Professor of International Politics at the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Konstanz. Since April 2024, he has served as the University of Konstanz' Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and Impact, having previously held this position from 2015 to 2019. He is also a representative of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) in the Committee for the selection and evaluation of International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) since 2019. Leuffen directs the project 'Conditions of European Solidarity' (CONSOLI) with Sharon Baute at the Cluster of Excellence on the Politics of Inequality, and has led multiple significant research projects including 'EU3D: EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy' and 'EMU-SCEUS - The Choice for Europe since Maastricht.' Leuffen earned his doctoral degree from the University of Mannheim and previously worked as a Senior Researcher at ETH Zurich before joining the University of Konstanz. Professor Leuffen's research focuses on European integration, with particular emphasis on differentiated integration, decision-making processes within the European Union, and the interplay between domestic and international politics. His work examines how citizens perceive and respond to various forms of European integration, with a strong interest in the legitimacy of differentiated integration arrangements and public support for European solidarity. He investigates political preference formation, particularly how crises like the Eurozone crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic shape European policy preferences. His research combines theoretical frameworks from political science with empirical analysis of public opinion data across multiple EU member states. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on how democratic backsliding affects European solidarity, the role of fairness considerations in citizen evaluations of EU policies, and the institutional design features that foster public support for differentiated integration. Leuffen's work often employs experimental methods and comparative survey research across multiple European countries, demonstrating a methodological sophistication that bridges qualitative and quantitative approaches. His research consistently addresses the tension between national sovereignty and European integration, examining how citizens balance concerns about national autonomy with support for European cooperation. As Vice Rector for Research and a principal investigator on multiple major projects, Leuffen has secured significant research funding and leads interdisciplinary teams examining the politics of inequality and European integration. His leadership extends beyond his institution through his role in the German Rectors' Conference, where he influences national research policy and evaluation frameworks. Leuffen is an active member of the Cluster of Excellence on the Politics of Inequality at the University of Konstanz, where he contributes to the research group 'Political Science & International Politics.' His work often involves collaboration with researchers across Europe, reflecting the transnational nature of his research focus on European integration and solidarity.

• Political Sociology
• Sociological Inequality Analysis
• Empirical Social Research Methods

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Rosar has held the Chair of Sociology II at the Institute of Social Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf , since 2010. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at HHU Düsseldorf (2015–2019) and was re-elected as Deputy Spokesperson of the Düsseldorf Institute for Internet and Democracy (DIID) in December 2023. His academic work bridges political sociology , sociological inequality analysis , and empirical social research methods . Research Focus: Political sociology (candidate attractiveness, voting behavior, media influence); inequality analysis (implicit biases in electoral outcomes, structural disparities); empirical methods (ALLBUS data, longitudinal studies). Publications: Recent work examines physical attractiveness in elections (2005–2021 German federal elections), digital campaigning trends , and social media’s impact on electoral success (2023–2025). Earlier studies include ALLBUS data analysis (2020) and historical political discourse (2018).

Peter Pal ZubcsekView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social Networks
• Consumer Behavior
• Customer Relationship Management
• +5 more

Peter Pal Zubcsek serves as Senior Lecturer of Marketing at Tel Aviv University's Coller School of Management, previously holding an Assistant Professor position at University of Florida. His academic work bridges marketing, network science, and consumer psychology through rigorous quantitative analysis. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Management from INSEAD M.Sc. in Informatics from Budapest University of Technology and Economics Zubcsek's research investigates how social network structures shape consumer behavior, with special focus on mobile advertising effectiveness, customer relationship management, and innovation diffusion. His work employs advanced network analysis to model consumer interactions and predict market responses. His publication trajectory from 2011-2017 reveals evolving expertise: starting with foundational network diffusion models (2011), progressing through mobile advertising frameworks (2016), and culminating in connected consumer intelligence systems (2017). This progression demonstrates increasing sophistication in integrating real-world network data with consumer behavior prediction. Key recognitions include: Journal of Interactive Marketing Best Paper Award (2016) MSI Research Grants totaling over $70,000 for mobile consumer behavior projects International Mathematical Olympiad silver medal (1998) He has secured significant research funding including MSI's $40,000 'Ideas Challenge' grant and leads the 'mLab' mobile research initiative, though specific student mentorship details remain undisclosed. His editorial role at Journal of Interactive Marketing underscores disciplinary leadership. The 'mLab' research initiative represents his current focus on mobile consumer behavior, leveraging collaborative frameworks to study real-time advertising response and device ecosystem interactions.

• Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Market Microstructure
• +6 more

Prof. Dr. Erik Theissen is a full-time faculty member at the University of Mannheim, holding the Chair in Business Administration and Finance. His research focuses on market microstructure, corporate governance, and information-based trading in equity markets. University of Mannheim, Department of Business Administration Research areas: Finance, Market Microstructure, Corporate Governance His work compares auction and dealer markets, analyzes insider trading regulations, and evaluates the impact of trader anonymity on market liquidity. He has explored competition between exchanges (e.g., Euronext vs. Xetra) and the role of internalized trading under MiFID. His publications include Organizational Forms of Securities Trading (1998), with over 15 major peer-reviewed articles since 2001. Key journals include the Review of Financial Studies, European Financial Management, and Journal of Corporate Finance. 2001 Financial Innovation Award of Bethmann Bank 2001 Best Paper Award (Association of University Professors of Business Administration) 1998 Dissertation Award of the German Stock Institute His research spans experimental economics (e.g., market design, risk attitude estimation) and empirical analysis of German capital markets, including IPO pricing and mutual fund performance.

Tej ChajedView profile

Assistant Professor

• Formal verification of systems software
• Concurrent systems verification
• Crash-safe file systems
• +5 more

Tej Chajed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he conducts research in formal verification of systems software. His work focuses on building and proving the correctness of critical systems, particularly file systems and concurrent software. Dr. Chajed earned his PhD from MIT in the PDOS group, followed by a one-year postdoc at VMware Research before joining UW-Madison. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to bridging theoretical formal methods with practical systems implementation. Chajed's research centers on formal verification techniques for systems software, with particular emphasis on concurrent and crash-safe systems . His work aims to eliminate bugs in critical software through mathematical proofs of correctness. Key contributions include DaisyNFS (a verified concurrent file system), the Perennial framework for reasoning about crash safety, and Goose for connecting proofs to Go code. His research spans the intersection of programming languages, operating systems, and formal methods, developing practical tools that bring verification to real-world systems. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory toward more practical and scalable verification techniques for increasingly complex systems. The research shows progression from foundational verification frameworks to applied work on specific systems like file systems, journaling, and distributed protocols. A notable trend is the focus on making verification more accessible and practical for systems developers, bridging the gap between theoretical formal methods and real-world software engineering. Dr. Chajed serves on numerous program committees including OSDI 2025 PC, PLDI 2024 PC, SySDW 2023 PC, ECOOP 2023 ERC, CPP 2023 PC, POPL 2023 PC, PLDI 2022 PC, POPL 2022 AEC, EuroDW 2021 PC, POPL 2021 AEC, PLDI 2020 AEC, POPL 2020 AEC, and SOSP 2019 AEC, reflecting his standing in the systems and programming languages research community. In teaching, Chajed has developed and instructed courses on systems verification, operating systems, and protocol verification. He previously helped create MIT's 6.826 (Principles of Computer Systems) during his PhD. His passion for technical communication was cultivated during his time as a Communication Fellow in the EECS Communication Lab at MIT, where he continues to offer guidance to students on writing and presentation skills. His research group at UW-Madison focuses on advancing the state of the art in systems verification, with current projects centered around practical verification frameworks for concurrent and crash-safe systems.

Saman AmarasingheView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Compilers
• Domain-Specific Languages
• +7 more

Professor Saman Amarasinghe is a full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Principal Investigator at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He leads the Commit compiler research group, which focuses on programming languages and compilers that maximize application performance on modern computing platforms. His work spans multiple academic departments and research centers, with strong affiliations to both MIT's School of Engineering and CSAIL. Professor Amarasinghe's research interests center around high-performance domain-specific languages and compiler technology . His work combines language design with sophisticated compilation techniques to deliver unprecedented performance for targeted application domains. His research spans multiple areas including image processing (Halide), sparse tensor algebra (TACO), graph analytics (GraphIt), stream computations (StreamIt), and bioinformatics (Seq). A significant thread throughout his work is the application of machine learning for compiler optimizations, from Meta optimization in 2003 to the OpenTuner autotuner framework. Analysis of Professor Amarasinghe's recent publications reveals a strong focus on sparse computing , compiler vectorization , and domain-specific language implementation . His work consistently bridges theoretical compiler concepts with practical performance gains across diverse application domains. The progression from earlier work on StreamIt and Halide to more recent projects like GraphIt and TACO shows an evolution toward more specialized, high-performance DSLs targeting specific computational patterns. His 2020-2025 publications particularly emphasize sparse tensor operations, GPU acceleration, and machine learning integration with compiler technology. ACM Fellow (2019) Professor Amarasinghe has made significant contributions to academic entrepreneurship and student development. He founded Determina, Inc. (acquired by VMware) based on security research from his MIT lab and co-founded Lanka Internet Services, Ltd., Sri Lanka's first ISP. As faculty director of MIT Global Startup Labs, his programs across 17 countries have helped create over 20 successful startups. His teaching includes the popular Performance Engineering of Software Systems (6.172) course with Professor Charles Leiserson, as well as innovative project-based courses like the Open Source Software Project Lab and Bring Your Own Software Project Lab. His educational approach emphasizes hands-on experience with compiler and language design concepts. Professor Amarasinghe leads the Commit compiler research group at MIT CSAIL, which has produced numerous influential domain-specific languages and compilers including Halide, TACO, Simit, StreamIt, and GraphIt. The lab maintains strong industry connections through projects like OpenTuner and Determina, and collaborates with researchers worldwide on compiler technology. The group's work spans both theoretical compiler research and practical implementation, with a consistent focus on bridging the performance gap between high-level programming abstractions and hardware capabilities.

Ivan DuricView profile

Research Fellow

• Digitalization in agriculture
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agri-food systems
• Blockchain applications in agriculture and food industry
• +4 more

Dr. Ivan Duric is a Research Fellow at the Department of Agricultural Markets, Agricultural Marketing and World Agricultural Trade, Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), Halle (Saale), Germany. Since October 2008 he has led and contributed to numerous international research projects focusing on digital transformation, trade policy, and value-chain analysis in agriculture and food systems. Education: Doctorate (Dr.) “summa cum laude” in Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Research Interests: Dr. Duric’s core expertise lies at the intersection of digital technologies and agri-food economics . His work explores how machine learning, blockchain, and immersive analytics reshape agricultural value chains, enhance transparency, and improve competitiveness. He continually investigates price transmission mechanisms , the impact of trade policy shocks (e.g., export bans, import restrictions), and pathways to strengthen food security in transition and emerging economies. Across more than forty peer-reviewed articles and policy briefs, a clear trend emerges: rigorous empirical assessment of how policy interventions and digital innovations jointly determine market outcomes—from wheat-to-bread chains in Serbia to salmon value networks spanning Norway, France and Poland. Awards & Recognition: Doctoral degree awarded “summa cum laude” (highest distinction), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Grants & Collaborative Projects: Dr. Duric has co-ordinated or served as senior researcher in major EU and German-funded initiatives including AGRICISTRADE, AgriDigital, AGRIIMMERSE, VALUMICS, SecureFood, GERUKA, eTrust-Food, DITAC, GTRS, STARLAP, TAAST, UaFoodTrade , and the IAMO XR Lab . These projects investigate global grain trade, digital platform adoption, consumer trust, resilience of food systems, and immersive data analytics. Labs & Teams: He is a founding member and scientific lead of the IAMO XR Lab , where virtual-reality and immersive analytics are leveraged to visualize and interpret complex agricultural market data, creating new avenues for stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue.