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Qiang ZhuView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Data Management
• Machine Learning
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Qiang Zhu is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, holding the William E. Stirton Professorship (2017–2024). He founded the Data Science/Management Research Laboratory and is affiliated with the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS). His research spans data science, data management, and machine learning. Ph.D., University of Waterloo M.S., McMaster University M.Eng., Southeast University B.S., Southeast University Research focuses on advanced data indexing, query optimization, and AI-driven data management, with applications in genomics, network systems, and education. His work integrates machine learning with database systems for scalable solutions. Recent publications include topics in federated learning fairness, digital twin middleware, project-based CS education, and genome data indexing. Scientific contributions recognized through awards like the Wilkes Award (2008), ACM Distinguished Scientist (2013), and Springer Nature Editor of Distinction (2025). 2013–2018: Department Chair NSF, IBM, and Ford grants Over 250 conference committee roles He directs the Data Science/Management Research Lab, focusing on collaborative projects in genome analytics and smart computing infrastructures.

Michael SirivianosView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Social Media Analysis
• Disinformation Detection
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Michael Sirivianos is an Associate Professor at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), where he serves as Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University (2010) and leads research in cybersecurity, disinformation detection, and social media analysis. He coordinates multiple EU-funded projects including ReCRED (Horizon 2020) and ENCASE (Marie Curie RISE), securing over €3M in research funding. Research Focus His work spans: Cybersafety : Detection of cyberbullying, hate speech, and inappropriate content targeting children Trust Systems : Device-centric authentication and blockchain applications Disinformation Analysis : Graph-based detection of fake news and state-sponsored manipulation Scalable Systems : Distributed databases and network infrastructure Achievements & Recognition Best Paper Award (2019) for work on state-sponsored disinformation Distinguished Paper (2018) for fringe web community analysis Spotlight Session recognition (2020) for child protection research Featured in NYT, Washington Post, and Wired for YouTube content analysis Leadership Co-directs the Network Systems Research Lab, serves on the Board of CYENS Centre of Excellence, and coordinates the Fact-check Cyprus Centre against Disinformation.

• Mobile Computing
• Mobile Cloud Computing
• Context-aware and -adaptive Applications
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Dr. Gabriel Orsini is a researcher at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Hamburg. He works on context-adaptive systems for mobile cloud computing and has developed the CloudAware middleware framework. PhD (2017): Kontextadaptive Anwendungsarchitekturen für das mobile Cloud Computing Diploma Thesis (2008): Maschinelles Lernen zur Prognose von Erlösen im Luftverkehr His research focuses on mobile cloud computing , context-aware systems , and resource optimization through dynamic adaptation. Article trends show expertise in context adaptation , energy efficiency , and IoT integration . Professional activities include: Guest Editor for Forecasts in the Internet of Things Reviewer Board Member for Future Internet and Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction Conference TPC Member for FNC 2021 and FNC 2020 He has supervised 18+ student theses across blockchain systems , context-aware computing , and mobile resource management , including advising on AutoML applications , decentralized ledgers , and probabilistic databases .

Bettina KemmeView profile

Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Database Systems
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Bettina Kemme is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She leads the Distributed Information Systems Lab (DISL) and specializes in large-scale data management, distributed systems, and cloud computing. Her academic roles include teaching COMP 512 (Distributed Systems) and COMP 421 (Database Systems). Education: Diplom (M.Sc. equivalent) in Computer Science, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen, Germany (1996) PhD in Computer Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland (2000) Research Interests: Distributed systems, cloud-native data management, in-database analytics (AIDA project), monitoring-as-a-service frameworks, and scalable pub/sub systems for online games. Current projects focus on integrating machine learning with databases, cloud performance monitoring using SDN, and sustainable data systems for data science. Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Distributed Information Systems Lab (DISL) with active projects in distributed databases, cloud computing, and game systems. Collaborates on EU-Canada initiatives like the SustainSys program for sustainable data infrastructure. Advising: Supervises PhD and M.Sc. students in topics like monitoring frameworks (Mona ElSaadawy), in-database ML (Winnie He), and distributed systems (Maximilian Schiedermeier). Alumni include over 50 researchers from PhD candidates to undergraduate researchers.

Manos KapritsosView profile

Associate Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Formal Verification
• Fault-Tolerant Replication
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Manos Kapritsos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research focuses on increasing the reliability of distributed systems through formal verification, fault-tolerant replication, and automated proof techniques. He has contributed to projects such as Aegean (replication beyond client-server models), I4 (automated inductive invariant inference), and Armada (concurrent code verification). His work emphasizes practical applications of formal methods to ensure system correctness and performance. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his career trajectory suggests advanced academic training in computer science. His research interests include distributed systems, formal verification of protocols, and high-performance systems. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2021), Google Faculty Award (2017), and Distinguished Paper Awards at PLDI 2020 and USENIX Security 2017. Teaching includes courses on formal verification, operating systems, and distributed systems, reflecting his expertise in systems software. He has advised students through his GLaDOS research group, though specific advisee names are not listed. Key grants include NSF FMitF and Large grants to advance verification techniques for distributed systems. Recent articles focus on automating proofs for undecidable protocols (Basilisk), efficient replication communication (Scrooge), and formal latency analysis (Performal). His work bridges theory and practice, aiming to simplify end-to-end verification of complex systems.

• Computer Operating Systems
• Computer Systems Analysis
• Distributed Systems
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Liuba Shrira is a Professor of Computer Science at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Michtom School of Computer Science and the Benjamin and Mae Volen National Center for Complex Systems. Her research focuses on distributed systems, storage systems, blockchain technology, concurrent programming, and system architectures. She holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Her work emphasizes reliable and highly available systems, including innovations in snapshot management, transactional memory, and adversarial cross-chain commerce. She has been recognized with awards such as the ACM Distinguished Scientist (2009), Lady Davis Fellowship (2010-2011), and a Best Paper Award (2020). Her research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and other institutions. Recent publications highlight advancements in optimistic concurrency control, blockchain interoperability, and modular past-state systems. Shrira has also contributed to middleware design and distributed computing frameworks, with applications in both academic and industry settings.

• Information Processing Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Edge Computing
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Marcello Pietri is a Researcher (td art. 24 c. 3 lett. A) and Contract Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods (DISMI) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His work focuses on Information Processing Systems, with expertise in IoT, Edge Computing, and Digital Twins. He teaches courses like 'Sistemi Informativi' (Information Systems) for the Engineering Management program, emphasizing database design, SQL, and web application development with Python. His research explores advanced topics including Digital Twin integration in Industry 5.0, Fluid Computing in IoT ecosystems, and Smart City data fusion using 5G MEC architectures. He collaborates with institutions like the DIPI Lab (Distributed and Pervasive Intelligence Group), contributing to projects on telecom security, energy forecasting, and human-centric manufacturing systems. Recent publications highlight innovations in operator digital twins for workplace well-being, distributed data mesh models for IoT-edge-cloud systems, and adaptive monitoring algorithms for large-scale cloud environments. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, addressing challenges in scalability, real-time data processing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Norbert RitterView profile

Professor

• Databases and Information Systems
• New Database Technology (NoSQL)
• Scalable Cloud Data Management
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Prof. Norbert Ritter is the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences (MIN) at the University of Hamburg since August 2022. He holds a full professorship in the Department of Informatics, leading the Databases and Information Systems group. Previously, he served as an associate professor (2002–2005) and assistant professor (1998–2002) at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern and the University of Hamburg. His research focuses on advanced database technologies, including NoSQL systems, scalable cloud data management, big data analytics, and information integration. Key areas include service-oriented computing, federated database systems, and transaction management. He has authored over 149 publications, with recent work emphasizing polyglot data stores, spatio-temporal data processing, and web performance optimization. Education: M.Sc. (1991), Ph.D. (1997) in Computer Science from the University of Kaiserslautern Professional Activities: Dean of MIN Faculty (since 2022), former head of DBIS group Labs/Teams: Leads the Databases and Information Systems research group His advising record includes over 274 student theses, spanning PhD and master's projects in database design, data integration, and web performance engineering. Collaborative projects include Beaconnect (continuous web A/B testing) and Compaz (shared dictionary compression).

• Distributed Systems
• Computer Networks
• Middleware
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Antonio Corradi is a Full Professor of Computer Networks and Infrastructures supporting Cloud and Big Data at the University of Bologna's School of Engineering, within the Department of Computer Science - Science and Engineering. His roles include President of the regional CLUSTER RER for service innovation, President of the Alma Mater FAM Foundation, and Director of the UNIBO High Studies Center in Buenos Aires. He previously served as Director of the DISI department (2018–2021) and International Delegate for Latin America (2014–2018). His research focuses on distributed systems, middleware for pervasive computing, cloud solutions, mobile systems, smart cities, Industry 4.0/5.0, and 5G communication standards. Education: Laurea cum laude in Electrical Engineering (University of Bologna, 1979) and a Master's in Computer Engineering from Cornell University (1981, supported by a Fulbright-Hayes grant). He joined the University of Bologna as a Researcher in 1983 and became Full Professor in 2000. Research interests span distributed/parallel systems, middleware for mobile agent systems, cloud computing, smart city monitoring, and Industry 4.0 protocols. He emphasizes QoS-aware solutions, edge computing, and IoT integration. His work includes designing frameworks for big geospatial data and novel architectures for serverless and fog computing environments. Selected scientific awards include the 1980 'Cavalieri del Lavoro' prize for his thesis. He actively contributes to institutional duties, including the CCIB (Computer Services Centre of the Engineering School) and CINI Bologna University Section (Italian Interuniversity Consortium). In advising and grants: He coordinates PhD programs and has led projects funded by MIUR, CNR, and European initiatives. Notable collaborations include industry grants with Jakala, OTConsulting, ENAV-Sicta, and the Zefiro Consortium. His projects address challenges in energy efficiency, smart manufacturing, and healthcare management during crises. Labs/Teams: Developed platforms like SOMA and REDMAN middleware. Involved in initiatives such as ParticipAct (mobile crowdsensing), COLOMBO (vehicular traffic monitoring), and the Audit4Cloud platform for cloud performance auditing.

William CulhaneView profile

Research Fellow

• Big Data Processing
• Cloud Computing
• Distributed Systems
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William Culhane is a Post-doctoral Research Associate working with the Large-Scale Distributed Systems (LSDS) research group at Imperial College London under Dr. Peter Pietzuch. His research focuses on big data processing in cloud computing environments, with expertise spanning distributed systems architecture, network-aware algorithms, and practical implementation of theoretical models. His academic credentials include: PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University (2015), Thesis: "Optimal 'Big Data' Aggregation Systems – From Theory to Practical Application" Masters in Computer Science from Purdue University (2011) BS in Computer Science and Engineering with Music minor from Ohio State University (2008), Cum Laude with Distinction Culhane's research program bridges theoretical computer science with practical systems implementation. His early work established mathematical models for optimal aggregation overlays, demonstrating how specific properties of aggregation functions guide theoretically optimal overlay construction. This evolved into practical systems like LOOM that implement these models for real-world big data processing. His current research on Meta-Dataflows (MDF) enables users to specify solution spaces of data analysis approaches and automatically discover optimal outcomes without code changes. The SquirrelJoin project addresses network skew in distributed joins by dynamically rerouting traffic to underutilized network segments. His publication record shows consistent progression from theoretical foundations (INFOCOM'15, SIGCOMM'14) to applied systems (VLDB 2017, Middleware'14) with practical impact. His professional trajectory includes significant industry exposure through a Google Techstop internship and research at Qatar University, where he explored anonymized database relations for third-party cloud processing. These experiences informed his approach to balancing theoretical purity with practical constraints in distributed systems design. Culhane has developed numerous open-source tools for the research community including LaTeX macros for consistent document formatting, Linux deployment scripts for distributed system management, and JavaScript interactive graphing utilities. These practical contributions demonstrate his commitment to improving research infrastructure beyond his primary publications.

• Database Systems
• Distributed Data Management
• Concurrency Control
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Alan D. Fekete is a Professor at the University of Sydney's Department of Computer Science, specializing in database systems, distributed data management, and consistency models. His work spans transaction processing, cloud computing, and query optimization, with recent focus on enhancing database concurrency and serializable execution. Key Research Areas: Database Concurrency & Transaction Isolation Multicore Scalability & Distributed Systems Cloud Data Consistency & Replication Query Optimization & NoSQL Performance Recent publications (2023-2025) explore transactional frameworks for analytical interfaces, DB-OS co-design for data ingestion, and mixed isolation levels for serializable execution. Earlier works (2018-2014) address scalable lock managers, coordination avoidance in databases, and consistency properties in cloud storage. He has contributed to educational initiatives, including a data-centric computing curriculum (2021) and teaching threading concepts (2008). Collaborations include co-authors like Nancy Lynch, Uwe Röhm, and Joseph Hellerstein.

• Computer Systems Security
• Cybersecurity
• Software Engineering
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Venkat Venkatakrishnan is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of Research at the Discovery Partners Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago. As Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Engineering, he leads initiatives in cybersecurity research and education. His research focuses on Computer Systems Security , utilizing techniques from Compilers Operating Systems Formal Methods to defend against cyber attacks. He has developed innovative approaches to secure desktop systems, detect web vulnerabilities, and reconstruct attack scenarios. Recent publications highlight his work in areas including: Advanced Persistent Threat detection Web application security Automated exploit generation Security sanitization tools SQL injection prevention Content security policies Scientific achievements include Distinguished Paper Award at USENIX Security Symposium (2018) Best Paper Awards at IEEE QRS (2016), Oakland (2009), and ACSAC (2003) Finalist for AT&T Best Applied Security Research Paper (2010) He has mentored numerous students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have become faculty members at prestigious institutions or joined leading technology companies. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for businesses and websites seeking to patch security vulnerabilities.

Evaggelia PitouraView profile

Professor

• Data Management
• Distributed Databases
• Database Systems
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Evaggelia Pitoura is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics at the University of Ioannina, Greece, and a Lead Researcher at the Archimedes Research Unit, ATHENA Research Center. Her work spans data management, distributed systems, and mobile computing, with a strong focus on database personalization and diversity. Her research interests include data diversity, contextual preferences, XML data management, peer-to-peer systems, and mobile computing . She has pioneered work in result diversification, preference-aware querying, and distributed data indexing, publishing extensively in top venues such as PVLDB, ICDE, SIGMOD, and IEEE TPDS. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in personalized, context-aware database systems , with emphasis on improving user experience through intelligent query processing, recommendation, and efficient data organization in distributed environments. Best Paper Award, SIGMOD 1999 Best Paper Award, PVLDB 2013 She has advised several PhD students, including Georgia Koloniari, Kostas Stefanidis, Marina Drosou, and Konstantinos Semertzidis, who now hold positions in academia and industry. She teaches courses in Databases and Information Retrieval and actively contributes to the academic community through program committee roles in major conferences like ICDE, VLDB, SIGMOD, and WWW. She leads the Distributed Management of Data Group , fostering innovation in scalable and intelligent data systems.

Michael CochezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Knowledge Graph Embedding
• Semantic Web
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Michael Cochez is an Assistant Professor in the Learning and Reasoning group at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam . His research focuses on Machine Learning , Knowledge Graph Embedding , and Prototype-Based Ontologies , with applications in Scalable Hierarchical Clustering , Ontology Matching , and Knowledge Evolution . He teaches Intelligent Systems , Data Mining , and Machine Learning courses. His research explores integrating Knowledge Graphs into end-to-end ML models , addressing challenges in Approximate Query Answering and Knowledge Representation . He has also contributed to Multi-Agent Systems and Cloud Communication through projects like Graphino.nl (his consultancy business). His students include Jiawen Chen (supervised thesis on Smart Semantic Multi-channel Communication ).

Emmanuel CecchetView profile

Research Fellow

• Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Dependable Systems
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Emmanuel Cecchet is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Department of Computer Science. He is affiliated with multiple research groups including the Laboratory for Advanced System Software (LASS), the Commonwealth Center for Forensics & Society, and the Advanced Networked Systems Research Group. His research focuses on distributed systems, dependability, high availability, databases, and benchmarking. Cecchet has held roles as a postdoctoral researcher at Rice University, a Research Scientist at INRIA, and Chief Architect at Continuent. He has received numerous awards, including the Best Paper Award at IWQoS 2013 and the Best PhD Thesis Award from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (2004). His work includes projects like BenchLab, Open Cloud Testbed (OCT), and contributions to middleware systems such as C-JDBC and Sequoia. Education: PhD in Distributed Systems from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (2001). Research Interests: Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Dependable Systems, Databases, Virtualization, Networking, and Open Source Software. He also contributes to data forensics and leads the Frog Racing foundation as an amateur car racer. Key Projects: BenchLab for realistic benchmarking, CloudLab for cloud infrastructure research, and WiFiMon for mobility analytics using WiFi sensing. He has served on program committees for Eurosys, SRDS, and other conferences.