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Mehmet Esat Belviranli is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Colorado School of Mines, where he directs the High Performance Systems and Software Lab (HyperSys). His research focuses on increasing resource utilization in heterogeneous architectures through runtime systems, scheduling algorithms, and performance modeling, with publications in top venues including MICRO, PPoPP, and SC. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of California, Riverside (2016) M.S. in Computer Science, Bilkent University (2009) B.S. in Computer Science, Bilkent University (2006) Belviranli's research spans heterogeneous architectures, runtime systems, performance modeling, parallel programming, autonomous computing, deep learning acceleration, cyber-physical systems, and edge-cloud platforms. His work develops analytical models and programming abstractions to address resource management, scheduling, and security challenges in diversely heterogeneous systems, with applications in edge computing, autonomous systems, and machine learning acceleration. Recent projects emphasize real-world constraints and security implications. His publication trends reveal increasing focus on edge-cloud resource management (e.g., HARNESS), security vulnerabilities in heterogeneous systems (e.g., MC3), and deep learning acceleration under resource constraints. Key themes include memory contention modeling, scheduling for cyber-physical systems, and concurrent DNN execution, reflecting a shift toward practical deployment in security-sensitive edge environments. Scientific Awards: U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship Award (2022) U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship Award (2021) Oak Ridge National Laboratory Significant Event Award (2019) Best Paper Finalist, IEEE HPEC 2018 Outstanding Paper Award, DATE 2024 Belviranli mentors Ph.D. students Ismet Dagli (MLCommons Rising Star 2024, CGO'24 SRC finalist) and Justin Davis (DATE'24 Outstanding Paper Award winner). He has secured $2M+ in funding from NSF, DoE, and SRC, including an NSF-SaTC grant on mobile security (2024), a DoE grant on superconductive systems (2023), and an NSF FuSe grant on graphene nanoribbons (2023), often leading multi-institutional teams from Rochester, Virginia, Arizona, and Minnesota. The HyperSys Lab develops ecosystems for high-performance heterogeneous systems, with recent projects including HARNESS for edge-cloud resource management and MC3 for mobile SoC security. The lab has received equipment donations from Google Coral.ai and Xilinx, and collaborates with national labs on security challenges and next-generation semiconductor technologies.

• Heterogeneous Architectures
• Runtime Systems
• Performance Modeling
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Dr. Muhammad Imran is a Reader and Lecturer in Mechanical, Biomedical & Design Engineering at Aston University, UK. He is affiliated with the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, and low-temperature power cycles such as Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and Supercritical CO₂ systems. He has contributed to the commercialization of ORC systems and collaborates internationally on hybrid energy systems, solar-thermal integration, and district heating networks. Dr. Imran holds a PhD in Energy System Engineering (2016), MSc in Thermal Power Engineering (2012), and BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2009). He has held academic roles at institutions in Pakistan, South Korea, and Denmark, including a Marie Curie Fellowship at the Technical University of Denmark. His awards include the Marie Curie Fellowship (EU), Innovation Award (South Asia Triple Helix), and multiple Research Excellence Awards from South Korea. He leads funded projects on hybrid energy systems for agriculture, waste heat recovery in industries, and sustainable energy solutions in developing countries. His editorial roles include associate editorships in Frontiers in Thermal Engineering and Resources, Environment and Sustainability . He supervises PhD students in renewable energy and low-temperature thermodynamic systems, with ongoing projects on solid-state heat pumps and advanced ORC control strategies. Dr. Imran’s work bridges engineering, data science, and environmental science to address energy challenges. Notable collaborations include projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Sudan, focusing on off-grid cold storage, smart irrigation, and biomass energy systems. His research outputs include over 130 peer-reviewed articles, patents, and contributions to international conferences.

• Energy Efficiency
• Waste Heat Recovery
• Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)
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Jonathan Shihao Ji is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing at the University of Connecticut (UConn), leading the Intelligent Systems Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University and previously served as an Associate Professor at Georgia State University and Director of the DoD Center of Excellence (CiARE). His research focuses on deep learning applications in computer vision, NLP, robotics, and high-performance computing, with over 50 publications in top venues like CVPR, NeurIPS, and IEEE journals. He has secured grants from NSF, NIH, DoD, and industry partners including VMware and Nvidia. His work emphasizes efficient algorithms for large-scale data processing, parameter-efficient model fine-tuning (e.g., VB-LoRA), and 3D perception benchmarks for UAVs (UAV3D). Notable contributions include sparse network optimization (Dep-L0), energy-based models (M-EBM), and robust defenses against adversarial attacks (Defense-VAE). He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has developed open-source tools like Parallel Word2Vec and WordRank. Recent projects include accelerating Llama2 models on FPGAs (LlamaF) and improving text-to-image synthesis via contrastive learning. His research spans theoretical advancements and practical applications, with industry collaborations in healthcare, robotics, and embedded systems.

• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
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Dr. Konstantin Bauman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at Temple University's Fox School of Business. He holds a PhD in Mathematics (Geometry and Topology) from Moscow State University and dual Master’s degrees in Mathematics and Machine Learning from prestigious Russian institutions. His research focuses on machine learning, data science, and context-aware recommender systems, emphasizing novel methods for predicting customer preferences and designing personalized recommendation frameworks. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Geometry and Topology), Moscow State University MS in Mathematics, Moscow State University MS in Machine Learning, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology/Yandex School of Data Analysis Research Interests: Data Science and Analytics Machine Learning and Recommender Systems Context-Aware Systems and Text Mining Technology-Enhanced Learning Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize context-aware recommendation algorithms, privacy concerns in personalized systems, and applications of hyperbolic embeddings. He also explores device impact on employee feedback and cryptocurrency investor behavior using multimodal data analysis. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising/Grants: No formal advisees listed; his work at Yandex and NYU involved leading machine learning teams and tackling large-scale data science challenges. Labs/Teams: Active in the MIS department at Temple, contributing to research on adaptive learning systems and enterprise machine learning applications.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Recommender Systems
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LEE Wee Sun is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he previously served as Head of Department, Vice Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and Vice Dean of Research. His academic journey began with a B.Eng. in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Queensland (1992) and a Ph.D. from the Australian National University (1996), followed by research roles at the Australian Defence Force Academy and MIT. Education: Ph.D., Australian National University, Canberra, Australia (1996) B.Eng. in Computer Systems Engineering, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (1992) Research Focus: Professor Lee pioneers work in Machine Learning , Planning Under Uncertainty , and Approximate Inference , with emphasis on integrating AI subfields for holistic reasoning. His current projects include "Learning to Decompose for Reasoning and Planning" (enhancing LLMs via self-supervised problem decomposition) and "Learning to Reason with Visual-Linguistic Inputs" (unifying vision, language, and reasoning in single architectures). Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) centers on bridging LLMs with classical AI techniques, featuring breakthroughs in uncertainty quantification, multi-task optimization, and graph-based reasoning. Key themes include sparsity-aware vehicle routing, epistemic uncertainty for reliable LLMs, and differentiable neural solvers for combinatorial problems. Awards: IJCAI-JAIR Best Paper Prize (2022) RSS Test of Time Award (2021) RoboCup Best Paper Award (IROS 2015) HRATC 1st Place (2015) IPPC POMDP Track 1st Place (2011, 2014) UAI Google Best Student Paper (2014) Semeval-1 1st/2nd Place (2007) J.G. Crawford Prize (ANU 1996) Leadership & Service: As steering committee chair for ACML and area chair for NeurIPS/ICML/AAAI/IJCAI, Professor Lee shapes global AI discourse. His administrative roles at NUS and collaborations with MIT/Singapore-MIT Alliance demonstrate commitment to advancing AI education and research infrastructure. While student advisees aren't listed, his leadership positions imply extensive mentoring. Research Ecosystem: His work drives NUS's AI initiatives including Knowledge@Computing projects on reasoning frontiers. Current efforts focus on making AI systems robust through uncertainty-aware planning and multi-modal integration, with applications in robotics, verification systems, and combinatorial optimization.

• Machine Learning
• Planning Under Uncertainty
• Approximate Inference
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Geoff Pleiss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with CAIDA's AIM-SI cluster. He is also a Canada CIFAR AI Chair and faculty member at the Vector Institute. His research bridges deep learning and probabilistic modeling, focusing on uncertainty quantification, Bayesian optimization, Gaussian processes, and ensemble methods. Pleiss earned his PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University (2020), followed by a postdoc at Columbia University. He holds multiple awards, including the AISTATS Top Reviewer and NeurIPS recognitions. His work emphasizes scalable algorithms and open-source contributions, such as the GPyTorch library. Pleiss advises students in Computer Science and Statistics, including Donney Fan (PhD), Tim G. Zhou (MSc), and others. He teaches advanced courses like STAT 547U (Deep Learning Theory) and STAT 520P (Bayesian Optimization). Grants include NSERC Discovery and New Frontiers in Research funding. Pleiss collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as astrophysical discovery via machine learning, and actively participates in academic service and outreach. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Cornell University (2020) MSc in Computer Science, Cornell University (2018) BSc in Engineering (Computing with Applied Mathematics), Olin College (2013) Key Research Themes: Uncertainty-aware decision-making with neural networks Scalable Gaussian processes and Bayesian optimization Ensemble methods and their theoretical limitations Recent Grants: NSERC Discovery Grant (2024) New Frontiers in Research Fund (2025, co-PI) His publications span foundational theory to applied machine learning, with over 14,500 citations. He actively mentors students through research internships and advises on open-source software development. Pleiss frequently presents at top conferences and collaborates with industry partners like Microsoft and ASAPP.

• Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Modeling
• Deep Learning
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Chris De Sa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University, affiliated with the Cornell Machine Learning Group and leading the Relax ML Lab. His research focuses on algorithmic, software, and hardware techniques for high-performance machine learning, particularly relaxed-consistency stochastic algorithms like asynchronous and low-precision stochastic gradient descent (SGD). He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University under advisors Kunle Olukotun and Chris Ré. His work emphasizes constructing efficient, parallel, and distributed machine learning frameworks for deep learning and data analytics. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University (2017) Research Interests: Algorithmic techniques for scalable ML, quantization, distributed optimization, hyperbolic geometry in ML, and reliable measurement of ML systems. His group develops frameworks for efficient inference/training and explores the intersection of ML with domains like agriculture and plant science through courses like PLSCI 7202. Recent Highlights: DARPA YFA Grant (2024), NSF CAREER Award, Google Research Scholar Award, and multiple best paper recognitions. Key contributions include QuIP quantization methods, Coneheads attention mechanisms, and theoretical advances in decentralized training. Awards: NSF CAREER Award DARPA YFA Grant (2024) Google Research Scholar Award Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Tucker Teaching Award Grants & Advising: Advises 8 Ph.D. students (including Ruqi Zhang, Yucheng Lu, A. Feder Cooper) and holds leadership roles in MLSys conferences. Active in grant-funded research (e.g., NSF Robust Intelligence). Labs/Teams: Leads the Relax ML Lab and participates in Cornell’s Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA).

• Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems
• Optimization Algorithms
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Prof. Annalisa Manera is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering since July 2021, specializing in nuclear systems and multiphase flows. Previously, she held a professorship at the University of Michigan's Nuclear Engineering Department from 2011 to 2021. Her research focuses on advanced experimental techniques for single-phase and multiphase flows, high-resolution CFD validation, and computational tools for nuclear systems. She co-directs the Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow (ECMF) Lab and the High Resolution Imaging Lab. Education: M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering (University of Pisa, summa cum laude) and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (Delft University of Technology). Awards include the ANS Bal-Raj Sehgal Memorial Award (2022) and the US DOE CASL Director’s Award (2016), alongside being an American Nuclear Society Fellow. Her work bridges nuclear safety, thermal-hydraulics, and computational modeling, with contributions to polaron physics, electron-phonon interactions, and material simulations. Courses taught include Nuclear Energy Conversion and Beyond-Design-Basis Safety.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Susanna Thon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. She serves as Associate Director of the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and a member of the Data Science and AI Institute. Her research focuses on nanomaterials engineering for optoelectronic devices, emphasizing solar energy conversion and sensing. Notable areas include plasmonic-photocatalytic systems using aluminum nanoparticles and nanostructured materials like colloidal quantum dots for next-generation devices. Thon holds a BSc from MIT (2005) and MSc/PhD in Physics from UC Santa Barbara (2008/2010). She joined JHU in 2013 after postdoctoral work at the University of Toronto. Her work is funded by agencies such as the NSF, U.S. Army, and Maryland Energy Innovation Institute. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and received JHU’s Catalyst and Discovery awards. Key research projects include developing plasmonic systems to enhance light absorption in titanium dioxide and creating scalable fabrication techniques for optoelectronic materials. Thon’s team also advances quantum dot solar cells and novel characterization methods for energy materials. She actively participates in professional societies, including the Optical Society of America and IEEE. Her grants and collaborations aim to train the next generation in sustainable energy research, with recent initiatives funded through NSF and Space@Hopkins seed grants. Thon’s lab integrates nanophotonics, materials science, and machine learning to address global energy challenges.

• Renewable Energy Conversion
• Photovoltaics
• Nanomaterials Engineering
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Jiang Hu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Eric D. Rubin '06 Endowed Professorship. He also serves as Co-Director of Graduate Programs and is affiliated with the Computer Science & Engineering department. His research focuses on VLSI design automation, machine learning applications, and hardware security. He has held roles as editor for IEEE Transactions on CAD and ACM Transactions on Design Automation, and chaired the 2012 ACM International Symposium on Physical Design. Education: B.S. in Optical Engineering (Zhejiang University, 1990), M.S. in Physics (1997), and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Minnesota, 2001). He worked at IBM Microelectronics before joining Texas A&M in 2002. Research interests include energy-efficient VLSI circuits, on-chip communication fabrics, analog layout automation, and AI-driven EDA. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for design closure, privacy-preserving frameworks, and systolic array-based architectures. Awards: IEEE Fellow (2016) Humboldt Research Fellowship (2012) Multiple best paper awards at DAC, ICCAD, and ASPDAC Advising and grants: Leads initiatives like the SLICE project, NSF workshops on ML-EDA infrastructure, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of ACM TODAES since 2024. His work bridges academic research and industry applications in EDA and semiconductor design. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to open-source tools like ALIGN for analog layout generation and collaborations on machine learning for EDA commons.

• VLSI Design Automation
• Hardware Security
• Machine Learning Applications
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Dr. Jing Li is an Associate Professor and Eduardo D. Glandt Faculty Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania , holding dual appointments in the Electrical and Systems Engineering and Computer and Information Science departments. As co-director of the CyberSavvy nationwide security research center and director of the Penn Computational Intelligence Lab (PennCIL) , she pioneers innovations in non-von Neumann computing paradigms. Her research spans post-CMOS technologies, in-memory computing, and hardware-software co-design for security and AI applications. PhD in Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2009) BSc in Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University (2004) Research Focus: Dr. Li's work addresses fundamental challenges in computer systems across the stack. Key areas include: In-Memory Computing: Liquid Silicon architecture combining RRAM with silicon CMOS through monolithic 3D integration Security Engineering: Transforming computer security from "Art" to formal "Engineering" discipline within CyberSavvy Virtualization: Cloud FPGA abstraction layers decoupling compilation from runtime resource management Graph Analytics: Degree-aware optimization techniques for massive-scale graph processing Deep Learning Systems: Roofline model extensions for FPGA-based CNN acceleration Scientific Impact: Awarded DARPA Young Faculty Award , NSF CAREER Award , and IBM CEO Milestone Award , her team has achieved world records in energy-efficient computing (ENIAD supercomputer). With 46 U.S. patents and over 80 publications, she leads ecosystem development for emerging computing architectures through initiatives like the open-source MEG simulation platform . Community Leadership: Dr. Li serves on program committees for flagship conferences ( ISCA , FPGA Symposium ), chairs the International Memory Workshop , and contributes to the MLsys conference's inaugural committee. She actively mentors through multiple PhD openings and industry collaborations.

• Computer Architecture
• Compiler Design
• Distributed Systems
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Dr Anandadeep Mandal is an Associate Professor in Finance and the Scotcoin Distinguished Chair of Digital Finance at the University of Birmingham , within the Birmingham Business School and the Department of Finance . He is the founding director of the MSc Financial Technology programme and the Programme Director for the MBA (Distance Learning), demonstrating significant leadership in academic program development. Education: PhD in Probability Distribution Fitting, Cranfield University (2016) MRes in Management Science, Cranfield University (2012) MSc in Finance and Investments, Durham University (2008) Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering Research Interests: Dr Mandal’s interdisciplinary research lies at the intersection of mathematical modelling, artificial intelligence, finance, and digital innovation . His work focuses on AI-enabled investment strategies , blockchain for financial transparency , ESG performance measurement , and the development of the Sustainable Efficiency Index (SEI) . He also pioneers AI applications in digital education , including a patent-pending platform for automated grading of multi-modal student submissions using ensemble AI methods. Publication Trends: His recent scholarly output spans high-impact journals and conferences, reflecting a strong focus on digital finance , climate and social media analytics , cryptocurrency regulation , and AI in financial forecasting . His work combines advanced data science techniques with real-world policy and financial applications, particularly in sustainability and public health. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr Mandal has secured over £2 million in research funding from sources including UKRI, UoB QR Funding, and industry partners. While specific students are not listed, his role as programme director and research leader suggests active mentorship. His research has direct policy impact through collaborations with the NHS Trusts , NIHR , and the UK Government . Labs, Teams, and Impact: Dr Mandal leads a research agenda that bridges academia and public policy. His work extends beyond the university through public engagement at science festivals, outreach for young learners, and expert contributions to UK Parliamentary consultations on AI, sustainability, and financial innovation. He is a key figure in advancing digital finance education and research at the University of Birmingham.

• Digital Finance
• Financial Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
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Viswanath Nagarajan is an Associate Professor of Industrial & Operations Engineering and Computer Science Engineering (courtesy) at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on combinatorial optimization, approximation algorithms, and stochastic models for routing, scheduling, and location problems. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan (2014–2020) and a Research Staff Member at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center (2009–2014). He holds a Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization from Carnegie Mellon University (2004–2009) and a B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Bombay (1999–2003). His research explores uncertainty management in optimization, including stochastic models and approximation algorithms for decision-making under uncertainty. He has contributed to adaptive algorithms, submodular optimization, and applications in logistics, network design, and scheduling. Education: Ph.D., Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization (Carnegie Mellon University, 2009) B.Tech., Computer Science and Engineering (IIT Bombay, 2003) Prof. Nagarajan has organized major conferences like IPCO 2019 and served on editorial boards for journals including Operations Research , ACM Computing Surveys , and ACM Transactions on Algorithms . His service includes program committees for SODA, APPROX, and IPCO. He advises Ph.D. students focusing on optimization theory and applications, with advisees securing positions at Yahoo! Research, the University of Chicago, Ford Motor Company, and Georgia Tech.

• Combinatorial Optimization
• Approximation Algorithms
• Stochastic Optimization
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Dr. Yujie Tang is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, Canada, where she has been serving since September 2022. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at Algoma University (2019–2022) and a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo (2017–2019). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Waterloo and earlier degrees from Harbin Institute of Technology and Lanzhou Jiaotong University. PhD – University of Waterloo (2017) M.E. – Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China B.E. – Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, China Her research focuses on intelligent networking and computing technologies for future IoT and 5G/6G systems. Key areas include Internet of Vehicles (IoV), AI-empowered edge computing, resource management in heterogeneous networks, software-defined networking, and UAV-assisted communications. She employs machine learning and optimization techniques to design energy-efficient and high-performance network protocols. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex problems in vehicular networks, edge caching, and spectrum management. Her work spans top-tier IEEE journals such as IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology , IEEE Internet of Things Journal , and IEEE JSAC , with a clear emphasis on real-world deployable solutions for next-generation wireless systems. Faculty Research Startup Fund, Dalhousie University, 2022 NSERC Discovery Grant, 2021–2026 Algoma University Research Fund, 2021 Faculty Research Startup Fund, Algoma University, 2019 Best Speaker Award, University of Waterloo, 2017 Faculty of Engineering Award (4 times), University of Waterloo, 2013–2017 University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, 2013–2015 International Doctoral Student Award, 2012–2016 Graduate Research Studentship (twice), 2011–2012 Provost Doctoral Entrance Award for Women, 2011 Dr. Tang actively supervises graduate and undergraduate students and has secured competitive research grants, including the NSERC Discovery Grant. She serves on the technical program committees of major IEEE conferences such as INFOCOM, GLOBECOM, and ICC, and regularly reviews for top journals like IEEE JSAC , IEEE TWC , and IEEE TVT . She currently leads a research group focusing on B5G/6G networks, IoV, and edge computing, and she is actively recruiting new students and visiting scholars. Her research group operates within the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, where she leads projects in intelligent resource management, AI-driven networking, and integration of space-air-ground networks. She is a member of IEEE, IEEE Communications Society, and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society.

• Internet of Vehicles
• Resource Management in Heterogeneous Networks
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Matthew Brookhouse is a Senior Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, part of the Australian National University's Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions. With a PhD in Dendroclimatology from ANU, he specializes in using forest structural complexity and tree-ring analysis to understand climate interactions and ecological responses in Australian subalpine environments. Research Focus: Sub-alpine ecology, Dendrochronology, CO2 responsiveness in eucalypt species Teaching: First-year research methods with emphasis on statistical application, advanced modeling and field botany Projects: Leading collaborative snow-gum dieback research and dendrochronological monitoring initiatives His publications span 2006-2025 with recent emphasis on machine learning applications for forest monitoring, tropical tree-ring chronologies for climate change, and climate sensitivity in Australian alpine ecosystems. Key collaborations include institutions like Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and University of Canberra researchers. Current projects focus on snow-gum woodland dieback mechanisms, high-resolution dendrometric monitoring, and integrating dendrochronology with environmental policy frameworks. He maintains active supervision of research students and contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development.

• Plant physiology
• Sub-alpine ecology
• Dendrochronology
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