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
Assoc Prof Ng Teng Yong is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (NTU), specializing in numerical modeling and simulation. With a background as Research Manager at A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, his work spans materials science, nanotechnology, and aerospace engineering. Current focus on graphene-based desalination membranes Expertise in molecular dynamics simulations Investigates nanoscale fluid mechanics and structural dynamics Recent publications highlight advancements in energy-efficient electrodialysis, smart robotics, and nonlinear vibration analysis. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational methods with experimental validation in additive manufacturing and soft material mechanics.
Ye Zhisheng is the Dean’s Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering & Management at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on reliability engineering, inventory control, emergency response systems, and statistical modeling. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from NUS, along with a BEng in Material Science and Engineering and a BEco in Economics from Tsinghua University. His work emphasizes practical applications in mission-critical systems, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. Current research initiatives include optimal maintenance policies for manufacturing systems, degradation analysis of bearings, and federated learning approaches for battery lifecycle prediction. He has pioneered methods for integrating physics-informed neural networks into prognostics and health management (PHM) systems. Key technical contributions span advanced statistical methodologies like sieve estimation for survival data, phase-type distributions modeling, and condition-based maintenance optimization. His interdisciplinary approach bridges operations research, mechanical engineering, and computer science to address complex reliability challenges. Recent projects include resilient consensus-based power grid management and contamination source identification frameworks. Notable collaborations involve developing intelligent cross-domain fault diagnosis systems using transformer networks and advancing the Internet of Federated Things (IoFT) for distributed data analytics. His work has been applied in aerospace, telecommunication infrastructure, and medical emergency response systems.
Professor He Bingsheng is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he also serves as Vice-Dean, Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (2008) and dual bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science & Engineering and Business Administration from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2003). Education: Ph.D. (HKUST, 2008), B.E./B.B.A. (SJTU, 2003) Prior roles: Microsoft Research Asia (2008-2010), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore His research focuses on Big Data management systems , particularly on cloud computing and emerging hardware architectures (GPU, FPGA, NVM). He has led projects like ThunderGP, a novel FPGA-accelerated graph processing framework achieving 419x speedup for Covid-19 prevalence estimation. His work spans parallel/distributed systems and graph algorithms , with publications in ACM SIGMOD, VLDB, SC, and IEEE Transactions. The selected articles highlight his contributions to GPU/FPGA optimization , LLM applications , and graph analytics . He has received multiple best paper/demo awards, including IEEE/ACM ICCAD (2017), IEEE IC2E (2016), and ACM SIGMOD (2008). As a PC chair and editorial board member for journals like IEEE TPDS and TCC, he actively shapes academic discourse. PhD Students: Chen Xinyu, Tan Hongshi Courses Taught: CS4225/5425 Big Data Systems for Data Science
Associate Professor LIN Zhenhua serves as a Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with additional affiliation at the Institute of Data Science since 2021. His research develops cutting-edge statistical methodologies for complex data structures across multiple domains. Dr. LIN completed his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in 2017 under Fang Yao's supervision, following M.Sc. degrees from Simon Fraser University (2013, 2010) and a B.Sc. from Fudan University (2008). Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2017 (Advisor: Fang Yao) M.Sc., Simon Fraser University, 2013, 2010 B.Sc., Fudan University, 2008 His research program spans functional data analysis (developing techniques for curves and surfaces), non-Euclidean data analysis (statistical methods on manifolds), high-dimensional statistics (p > n problems), and constrained statistical modeling. LIN's work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications through rigorous mathematical frameworks and computational implementations. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on bootstrap methods for high-dimensional inference, Riemannian geometry approaches for manifold-valued data, and innovative functional data techniques. His research shows consistent output with multiple 2025 publications in top journals including Biometrika, Bernoulli, and Journal of the American Statistical Association. Professional Recognition Presidential Young Professor, NUS (2019-present) Associate Editor, Bernoulli (2022-2024) Associate Editor, Statistics (2023-present) Young Researchers Committee, Bernoulli Society (2020-2024) Professor LIN actively mentors graduate students as evidenced by numerous collaborative publications with trainees. He teaches advanced courses including ST5215 Advanced Statistical Theory, DSA4211 High-dimensional Statistical Analysis, and ST5223 Statistical Models across multiple academic years. His research group develops specialized software packages including hdanova, matrix-manifold, synfd, mcfda, and iRFDA, making advanced statistical methods accessible to practitioners.
Aniello Murano is a Professor of Computer Science at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies , University of Naples Federico II. He serves as Scientific Director of the ASTREA (Automated Strategic Reasoning) Laboratory and leads cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Reasoning, Multi-Agent Systems , and Formal Verification . Research Interests : Strategic reasoning under perfect/imperfect information, specification/verification/synthesis of reactive systems, temporal/modal logics, automata theory, parity games, game theory, mechanism design, and formal languages. Notable Projects : PNRR Research Unit Coordinator (2023-2025) on Resilient AI, PRIN 2020 Unit Coordinator (RIPER: Resilient AI-Based Self-Programming and Strategic Reasoning), H2020-MSCA SEAL (Principal Coordinator). Awards & Honors : JPMorgan Faculty Research Award (2022), Royal Society Award (2016), Best Paper PRIMA (2015), INDAM Project Leader (2023), Italian Scientific Habilitation (2017-2018). Students & Postdocs : Supervised 6 PhD students (e.g., Silvia Stranieri, Vadim Malvone) and mentored postdocs such as Munyque Mittelmann and Bastien Maubert. Laboratory : Leads ASTREA Lab, focusing on automated strategic reasoning and resilient AI systems.
Abdulkadir C. Yucel serves as an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, where he leads the Applied and Computational ELectromagnetics (ACEL) Group. His research spans applied electromagnetics, radar imaging, and AI-driven electromagnetic analysis with applications in smart cities, neurotechnology, and quantum systems. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan (2013) M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan (2008) B.S. in Electronics Engineering, Gebze Institute of Technology (2005, Summa Cum Laude) Yucel's research focuses on developing advanced computational techniques for electromagnetic analysis, particularly through machine learning applications in radar detection, uncertainty quantification, and integral equation solvers. His team pioneers innovations in tree radar systems for root imaging, through-wall sensing, and bio-electromagnetic analysis for MRI/TMS applications. Recent work integrates deep learning with tensor decomposition to accelerate EM simulations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward AI-augmented electromagnetic solvers, with 60% applying deep learning to radar imaging and uncertainty quantification. Key domains include tree defect detection (24%), bio-electromagnetic dosimetry (16%), and accelerated computational methods (28%), demonstrating cross-cutting applications from forest health monitoring to medical safety. Scientific Awards: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics Prize Paper Award (2024) NTU EEE Early Career Teaching Excellence Award (2024) Young Antenna Scientist Award (2023) Fulbright Fellowship (2006) Yucel actively mentors 11 graduate students and postdocs, with notable successes including Qiqi Dai's PhD on deep learning for GPR imaging and Mingyu Wang's work on tensor-based EM solvers. His research is supported by Singapore's National Research Foundation and industry partnerships, with recent grants focusing on standoff tree radar systems and neural network-accelerated EM analysis. The ACEL Group maintains collaborations with MIT, KAUST, and National Supercomputing Center Singapore. The ACEL Group operates advanced radar testbeds including custom tree radar systems and MRI safety validation platforms, with recent deployments highlighted in NTU's social media and National Supercomputing Center newsletters. Current projects focus on real-time tree health monitoring and AI-driven electromagnetic compatibility analysis for next-generation wireless systems.
Thorsten Koch serves as Head of the Department of Applied Algorithmic Intelligence Methods within the Division of Mathematical Algorithmic Intelligence at Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB). His research spans mathematical optimization, energy systems modeling, quantum computing applications, and scientometrics. Koch leads significant research projects including FAN (focusing on AI in scholarly communication), UNSEEN (energy scenarios), HPO-NAVI (research software visibility), and Multi-Energy Models for European Energy System Planning. Koch's research interests center on developing advanced optimization algorithms for complex systems, particularly in energy networks and scientific data analysis. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in gas network optimization, wind farm design, portfolio management, and quantum computing. He has pioneered methods for large-scale mixed-integer programming, scenario generation, and the integration of machine learning with traditional optimization techniques. His recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on quantum optimization, scientometrics, and the application of AI to scientific communication infrastructure. His publication trends reveal a strategic expansion from traditional mathematical optimization into quantum computing applications and scientific data infrastructure. Recent work shows increasing collaboration across disciplines - connecting energy systems analysis with financial modeling, integrating machine learning with optimization solvers, and applying computational methods to scientometrics. The 15 most recent articles highlight three major thrusts: quantum optimization (33%), energy systems modeling (27%), and scientific data infrastructure (40%), reflecting his leadership in both theoretical algorithm development and practical implementation for societal challenges. Koch actively contributes to research infrastructure through leadership roles in projects like KOBV (Berlin-Brandenburg Cooperative Library Network), HDC (Humanities Data Centre), and CIB (future library networks). His work on the DeepGreen initiative focuses on establishing legally secure workflows for implementing open-access components in scientific publication licensing agreements, demonstrating his commitment to open science principles and research data management.
Assoc Prof Xiang Liming is an Associate Professor in the Division of Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, serving as Assistant Chair (Students). She holds editorial roles at *Computational Statistics & Data Analysis* and *Statistics in Medicine*. With a PhD in Statistics (City University of Hong Kong, 2002), her research focuses on survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and biostatistical methods. Notable contributions include methodologies for semi-competing risks, interval-censored data, and mixture models. Her work bridges statistical theory with biomedical applications, addressing challenges in clinical trials and public health. Awards include the 2009 IIE Transactions Best Paper Award and the Outstanding Research Thesis Award (2002–2003, CityU). Education: PhD in Statistics, City University of Hong Kong (2002) Postdoctoral Research: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2002–2003) and CityU (2003–2006) Research Interests: Survival analysis methodologies, including frailty models, cure models, and quantile regression for censored data. She develops robust statistical approaches for clustered/longitudinal data, addressing missingness and overdispersion. Applications span biomedical research, epidemiology, and quality management. Grants & Collaborations: Her grants include work on robotic-assisted stroke rehabilitation (2021) and LNG cold energy utilization systems (2017–2019). She collaborates with clinical teams on trials involving upper limb neurorehabilitation technologies. Labs & Teams: Leads statistical method development for multi-center clinical trials, particularly in biostatistics and survival analysis frameworks. Active in NTU’s School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences research initiatives.
CHAN Chee Yong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS) . He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science from NUS. Education : Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison M.Sc., Computer Science, NUS B.Sc., Computer Science (1st Class Honours), NUS His research focuses on database systems , emphasizing query processing and optimization , transaction management , and database usability . He has contributed extensively to XML data dissemination, skyline computation, and multicore database performance optimization, with publications in venues like ACM SIGMOD, VLDB, and IEEE ICDE. Recent publications show increasing emphasis on join optimization , transaction healing , and spatial-keyword queries , reflecting trends in multicore systems, complex query processing, and XML data management. His work combines theoretical rigor with practical applications in distributed databases and data engineering. Notable professional roles include Associate Editor for the VLDB Journal , ACM SIGMOD Record , and IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering . He has served on program committees for major conferences like SIGMOD, ICDE, and VLDB across 2003-2026. Dr. Chan has supervised 9 PhD students and 10 M.Sc./M.Comp. students , including WANG TaiNing (2021), LI Meiying (2020), and TRAN Quoc Trung (2011). His advisees have been placed in institutions like the Institute for Infocomm Research and Huawei Shannon Lab.
Anthony TUNG Kum Hoe is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has established himself as a leading researcher in database systems and data mining. He is also affiliated with the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering and serves as a SINGA supervisor. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University (2001), an M.Sc. in Information Systems & Computer Science from NUS (1998), and a B.Sc. with 2nd Class Upper Honours in Information Systems & Computer Science from NUS (1997). Professor Tung's research spans several interconnected areas within database systems and data mining. His primary focus is on developing efficient methods for indexing and searching complex data structures including time series, trajectories, trees, graphs, and high-dimensional objects. He has pioneered work in visual query processing, keyword search, and ranking systems. His GENIE (Generic Inverted Index) and LAMP (semi-Lazy Mining Paradigm) projects represent significant contributions to big data analytics, particularly in handling the 'variety' aspect of big data by providing unified frameworks for processing diverse data structures while preserving semantic meaning. His research bridges theoretical database concepts with practical applications in visual data mining, collaborative analytics, and just-in-time model construction. His recent publications reveal a clear evolution from traditional database research toward more complex analytics on diverse data types. While maintaining his core expertise in database indexing and query processing, his work has expanded to incorporate machine learning techniques, particularly in areas like nearest neighbor search, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. There's a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary applications, with publications spanning computer vision, natural language processing, transportation systems, and social computing. His research group consistently publishes in top-tier venues including SIGMOD, VLDB, ICDE, and KDD, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance. 2005 Best Paper Award for 'Indexing DNA Sequences Using q-grams' 2007 Invited panel speaker on 'Advice for a successful database researcher career in Asia' at SIGMOD 2010 Guest Lecturer for VLDB Database School 2012 VLDB 2012 Research PC Co-chairs 2015 10 Years Best Paper Award, DASFAA 2015 Invited to SIGMOD 2008 and SIGKDD 2008 Program Committees Professor Tung has supervised numerous PhD students and research associates throughout his career, including notable researchers like Zhang Zhenjie (recipient of the 2007 President Graduate Fellowship) and Wang Nan (published in SIGMOD'08). His research group has been consistently productive, with students publishing in top conferences including SIGMOD, ICDE, and VLDB. His professional service is extensive, having served as PC Chair for COMAD'06, Research PC Co-chair for VLDB 2012, and on program committees for virtually all major database and data mining conferences over the past two decades. His research has been supported by various grants that have enabled significant contributions to database technology. His GENIE and LAMP projects represent a cohesive research direction focused on developing systematic approaches to big data analytics. GENIE provides a unified platform for storage and retrieval of big data with various structures, while LAMP introduces a novel paradigm for predictive analytics that combines the strengths of lazy and eager learning approaches. These projects have evolved to incorporate GPU acceleration and parallel processing capabilities, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world scalability challenges in data-intensive applications.
Jonathan Scarlett is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, and Institute of Data Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He also serves as Assistant Dean (Graduate Studies) in the School of Computing. His research focuses on information theory, machine learning, and high-dimensional statistics, with applications to optimization, group testing, and statistical inference. Education: Ph.D. (Information Engineering), University of Cambridge (2014) B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering) and B.Sci. (Computer Science), University of Melbourne (2010) Research Interests: Algorithmic foundations of machine learning and statistical estimation Information-theoretic limits and adaptive algorithms Applications in group testing, compressed sensing, and DNA storage Robust optimization under uncertainty and adversarial settings His work bridges theoretical guarantees with practical algorithm design, emphasizing scalable solutions for high-dimensional problems. Key Achievements: Recipient of Singapore NRF Fellowship (2018) and NUS Presidential Young Professorship Listed in MIT Technology Review's 'Innovators Under 35' Asia Pacific (2021) Over 100 publications in top venues like ICML, NeurIPS, and IEEE Transactions Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple PhD students in areas like Bayesian optimization, group testing, and compressed sensing Lead researcher on projects supported by NRF and NUS grants Developed novel frameworks for safe Bayesian optimization and robust bandit algorithms Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Information Theory and Statistical Learning Group at NUS, collaborating with global institutions like EPFL and MIT on data science challenges.
Angela Yao is a Dean's Chair Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Research at the National University of Singapore's School of Computing, Department of Computer Science. She leads the Computer Vision and Machine Learning Group and specializes in visual perception of people, focusing on both high-level semantics of human actions and lower-level physical modeling. Her research interests span Computer Vision , Machine Learning , and Artificial Intelligence , with specific expertise in human action recognition, 3D human modeling, video understanding, and small data AI. Dr. Yao's work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, particularly in activity anticipation and human-computer interaction. Dr. Yao's publication trends reveal a strong focus on zero-shot learning for activity anticipation, 3D human modeling, and techniques for working with limited training data. Her research has evolved from foundational work in 3D pose estimation to more recent innovations in diffusion models and cross-modal learning, demonstrating consistent contributions to advancing computer vision capabilities. NRF Fellowship for Artificial Intelligence (2019) German Pattern Recognition (DAGM) Award (2018) Dr. Yao has successfully mentored PhD students including Fadime Sener and secured significant research funding including the NRF Fellowship. Her research group focuses on developing AI systems capable of understanding and anticipating human activities with applications in robotics and human-computer interaction. She teaches CS4243 Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition and leads the Computer Vision and Machine Learning Group at NUS Computing.
SHEN Lei is a researcher at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Department of Physics. With a PhD in Physics from NUS, he specializes in Multiscale Modeling and Simulation and Materials Informatics , leveraging machine learning and computational methods for advanced materials discovery. Research Focus: Density functional theory, molecular dynamics, finite element analysis, and data-driven design of materials. Teaching: Modules include Mechanics and Waves (PC1433), Applied Quantum Mechanics (PC2130B), and Mechanical Properties of Materials (ESP2109). His work spans spintronics, ferroelectricity, and energy storage materials, with recent publications on interatomic potentials, sliding heterostructures, and battery anodes. He has received the Teaching Commendation Award and declined the Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship . Notable Trends: Recent articles emphasize machine learning in materials science, van der Waals heterostructures, quantum transport, and medical image analysis. Subfields include Rashba spin-orbit coupling, piezoelectric tensor modeling, and defect-informed neural networks. Scientific Awards: Teaching Commendation Award (AY15/16; AY16/17) Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014) (declined)
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Cai Kui is an Associate Professor at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Programme Director of the SUTD Technology Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP). Her work focuses on coding theory, communication systems, and data storage technologies. She holds a joint PhD in Electrical Engineering from Technical University of Eindhoven and National University of Singapore, along with prior degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and National University of Singapore. Research interests include advanced channel coding, signal processing for emerging storage systems (e.g., DNA storage, non-volatile memory), and machine learning applications. She leads multiple projects funded by A*STAR, Temasek Labs, and SUTD-MIT collaborations, addressing challenges in high-density storage and communication. Her awards include the 2024 ScholarGPS™ Top 0.05% Scholars, 2023 China Annual Symposium Best Poster, and multiple IEEE recognitions. She is an IEEE Senior Member and has served in leadership roles at IEEE conferences. Current openings include PhD scholarships and postdoc positions in coding for data storage systems. Key labs/teams include her research group focusing on FPGA implementations, DNA storage, and memory systems.
