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David Lindlbauer is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII), where he leads the Augmented Perception Lab and co-directs the CMU Extended Reality Technology Center. His research focuses on advancing Mixed Reality (MR) and Extended Reality (XR) interfaces through computational interaction methods that optimize spatial, temporal, and multimodal feedback.
Professor
David Hsu is Provost's Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing, where he founded and directs the NUS Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (NUSAIL) and leads the Smart Systems Institute. His academic leadership includes chairing major conferences such as Robotics: Science & Systems (2015) and IEEE ICRA (2016), alongside editorial roles in IEEE Transactions on Robotics and the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research. He earned a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Mathematics from the University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University. His research spans robotics, AI, and computational biology, with recent focus on robot planning under uncertainty and human-robot collaboration. Current work integrates machine learning with decision-theoretic planning to enable robust human-robot co-existence in unstructured environments. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in deformable object manipulation (e.g., clothes handling via semantic keypoints), open-world navigation using scene graphs, and LLM-driven multi-agent reasoning for complex tasks. Key innovations include perspective-aware visual grounding for human-centric interaction and functional object arrangement through compositional generative models, reflecting a strong emphasis on real-world applicability. His scientific contributions have earned prestigious recognition: IJCAI-JAIR Best Paper Prize (2022) for foundational AI research Robotics: Science & Systems Test of Time Award (2021) IEEE Fellowship (2018) for contributions to robotic planning RSS Best Systems Paper Award (2017) RoboCup Best Paper Award at IROS (2015) Humanitarian Robotics Award at ICRA (2015) As director of the Adaptive Computing Laboratory, Hsu drives research on fundamental computational frameworks for human-robot interaction. The lab's work on uncertainty-aware decision-making has secured significant research funding through grants from Singapore's National Research Foundation and industry partnerships with robotics firms. While specific student names aren't publicized, his leadership in the NUSAIL indicates extensive mentorship of doctoral candidates in AI and robotics.
Associate Professor
Nicholas Mattei is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Tulane University and Co-Director of the Tulane Center for Community Engaged AI. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky (2012) and researches artificial intelligence, machine learning, and decision-making systems. His work combines theory, data, and experiments to develop algorithms supporting individual and group decision-making. Dr. Mattei's research spans AI ethics, fairness in algorithms, computational social choice, and preference learning. He has published over 100 academic articles and received multiple grants from organizations including Google, IBM, and the National Science Foundation, including a 2024 NSF CAREER Award. He co-authored 'Computing and Technology Ethics: Engaging Through Science Fiction' from MIT Press. Prior to joining Tulane, he held research positions at IBM Research, Data61/CSIRO, and NASA Ames Research Center. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Discrete Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Multi-agent Systems.
Professor
YingLi Tian is a CUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at The City University of New York. Their work focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and medical imaging. Key areas include sign language recognition, medical image analysis, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare 3D point cloud and scene understanding Self-supervised learning and domain adaptation Sign language recognition systems Medical imaging segmentation and diagnosis Human-robot interaction and assistive technologies Notable Projects: Developed AI systems for American Sign Language recognition using RGB-D data Pioneered self-supervised feature learning techniques in medical imaging Created virtual contrast enhancement tools for CT scans Advanced sea ice motion prediction using deep learning Labs & Teams: Leads the Media and Information Technology Lab at CCNY, focusing on multimodal AI and healthcare technology innovations.
Assistant Professor
Suining He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut (UConn)'s School of Computing, leading the Ubiquitous and Urban Computing Lab since 2019. Previously, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan's Real-Time Computing Lab (2016–2019). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2016) and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Design from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2012). His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Smart & Connected Communities, Human-Centered Computing, and Urban Computing Cyberinfrastructure, with emphasis on mobility, equity, and AI-driven solutions. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2023), Google Research Scholar Program Award (2021), and recognition as a Stanford Top 2% Scientist (2020–2024). His work spans interdisciplinary grants from NSF, USDA, Google, NVIDIA, and industry partners. Recent publications explore autonomous driving simulation, equity-aware mobility prediction, and urban crowd activity modeling. Teaching excellence is reflected in his 2020 UConn Provost Award. He advises on reinforcement learning, CPS, and mobile computing, with openings for 2025/2026 PhD students. His lab collaborates on socially-conscious AI, privacy-preserving learning, and location-based services with industrial impact.
Professor
John R Anderson is the Richard King Mellon University Professor of Psychology and Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on understanding higher-level cognition, particularly mathematical problem-solving, through the development of the ACT-R cognitive architecture—a computational framework simulating human cognitive processes. This architecture integrates behavioral, neural, and educational data to model learning and decision-making. Anderson’s work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational technology. He investigates how brain imaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG) can reveal the temporal dynamics of cognitive processes and improve instructional methods. His research emphasizes analyzing brain activity time courses to uncover underlying mechanisms of problem-solving and skill acquisition. Key Research Themes: Cognitive architectures, neural correlates of learning, computational models of memory, and intelligent tutoring systems. Notable Contributions: Development of the ACT-R architecture, integration of neuroimaging with cognitive modeling, and studies on skill transfer and learning strategies. Anderson’s publications include seminal books like Cognitive Psychology and Its Implications and How Can the Human Mind Occur in the Physical Universe? His work has advanced understanding of associative memory, strategic decision-making, and the application of cognitive models in educational technology. His lab, the ACT-R Research Group, collaborates across disciplines to model complex cognitive tasks and their neural foundations. Current projects analyze real-time brain activity to refine educational interventions and improve human-machine interaction.
Assistant Professor
Somil Bansal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University, part of the School of Engineering. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at the University of Southern California. He holds a B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur, an MS, and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley’s EECS department. Research Focus: Development of mathematical tools and algorithms for safety-critical autonomous systems, emphasizing learning-enabled systems’ safety. Key Collaborations: Waymo, Skydio, Google, Boeing, NASA AMES/JPL. Awards: NSF CAREER Award, Eli Jury Award, RSS Pioneer Award, and Outstanding Graduate Instructor Award. His research integrates control theory and machine learning to ensure safety in autonomous systems, focusing on safe learning frameworks, anomaly detection, and real-time safety guarantees. He leads the Safe and Intelligent Autonomy (SIA) Lab, which explores applications in robotics, autonomous driving, and aerospace systems. Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Control Design Techniques and Principles of Safety-Critical Autonomy. He advises doctoral students and supervises research projects in his lab.
Assistant Professor
Marcelo Mattar is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University, leading the Mattar Lab. His research focuses on the neural computations underlying memory, decision-making, and reinforcement learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and has held academic positions at NYU, UC San Diego, and postdoctoral roles at Princeton University and the University of Cambridge. His work bridges computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence, aiming to model how the brain uses internal models for planning and decision-making. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience), University of Pennsylvania, 2016 M.A. in Statistics, University of Pennsylvania, 2016 B.A. in Electronics Engineering, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica, Brazil, 2010 Research Interests: The lab develops mathematical models of learning and decision-making, leveraging reinforcement learning, Bayesian statistics, and neural networks. Experiments involve human behavioral studies and neuroimaging, with collaborations in animal electrophysiology and computational psychiatry. Key Contributions: His work explores how episodic memory and hippocampal replay support flexible decision-making. Recent studies highlight parallels between human cognition and AI systems, such as language models' metacognitive abilities and brain-inspired algorithms. Awards: Newton International Fellowship, Royal Society (2018–2019) Lab Team: The lab includes postdocs, PhD students, and undergraduates from diverse fields like cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science. Current members are listed on the lab's website. Lab Location: Meyer Hall, 6 Washington Place, New York, NY 10003.
Assistant Professor
Sherry Tongshuang Wu is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, with primary appointments in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) and secondary affiliation with the Language Technology Institute (LTI) . Trained at the University of Washington under Jeffrey Heer and Dan Weld, she bridges HCI and NLP to study human interactions with AI systems across diverse user groups. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. (2016-22) and M.S. (2016-18) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, and a B.Eng. (2012-16) from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Industry experience includes research internships at Google Brain, Microsoft Research, and Apple. Wu's research focuses on three interconnected pillars: Real-world AI Evaluation (developing frameworks like SPHERE for systematic assessment), Task-specific AI Test & Distill (optimizing general-purpose models for specific use cases), and Human-AI Task Delegation (designing optimal collaboration between humans and AI). Her work emphasizes practical deployment, user-specific net gains, and error recovery mechanisms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward evaluation frameworks (35%), human-AI collaboration systems (30%), and specialized model distillation (25%), with growing emphasis on educational applications (10%). Key methodological themes include checklist-based evaluation, perspective-aware retrieval, and structural analysis of AI outputs. Google Academic Research Award (2024) Amazon Research Awards (2024) AIED 2024 Best Paper Award ACL 2020 Best Paper Award Rising Stars in EECS Workshop (2020) Wu actively mentors 19 students across PhD, Master's, and undergraduate levels, with notable projects including synthetic data generation, LLM literacy tools, and retrieval system optimization. She leads significant grant-funded work through Amazon Research Awards and Google Academic Research Awards, focusing on deployable model generation and human-AI collaboration frameworks. Her lab develops practical tools like Promp2Model and SPHERE that bridge theoretical research with industry applications.
Assistant Professor
Dr. George Cantwell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with Cambridge Infectious Diseases. He specializes in computational methods for inference problems, particularly in disease spreading across networks. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan; postdoctoral fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute His research focuses on network science , complex systems , and statistical inference , with an emphasis on computational approaches. His work spans theoretical and applied domains, including: Message passing algorithms for heterogeneous networks Bias correction in social network analysis (friendship paradox) Statistical inference of network structure from noisy data Modeling judicial voting behavior through network interactions Computational cognitive neuroscience of category learning Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary applications in epidemiology, physics, and cognitive science. He actively mentors students in networks, complex systems, and statistical inference.
Associate Professor
Andrzej Majkowski is an Associate Professor at the Institute of the Theory of Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Information Systems, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology. His career spans over two decades of research in biomedical engineering, focusing on brain-computer interfaces, signal processing, and emotion recognition. Active in both teaching and research, he contributes to advancing methodologies in electrophysiological signal analysis. Warsaw University of Technology Institute of the Theory of Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Information Systems Faculty of Electrical Engineering Specializing in biomedical engineering , Majkowski's research bridges control systems and information technologies with neuroscience applications. His work explores brain-computer interfaces , EEG/EMG signal processing , and emotion recognition using multimodal physiological data. Recent studies focus on deep learning architectures for artifact removal and classification tasks. Recent publications highlight trends in CNN-LSTM hybrid models for signal denoising, convolutional networks for seizure detection, and machine learning applications in visual evoked potential analysis. His work spans both clinical applications (epilepsy monitoring) and human-computer interaction (emotion recognition, sign language detection). With over 98 documented publications and significant bibliometric indicators (h-index 13 in Scopus), Majkowski has supervised 95 promoted theses. His research includes one funded project and collaborations in biomedical instrumentation, though specific award details remain unspecified in available records.
Associate Professor
Brad Knox is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin . His work bridges machine learning, human-computer interaction, and computational cognitive science, with a focus on developing systems that learn from human feedback. Key research areas: Reinforcement Learning, Human-AI Interaction, Reward Design, Autonomous Systems Notable contributions: TAMER framework for human-guided learning, empirical studies on reward misdesign, and human preference modeling for autonomous agents Research Trends : His recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes reward alignment, safety in autonomous systems, and preference-based learning frameworks. Earlier studies (2012-2020) established foundational methods for integrating human feedback into reinforcement learning architectures and exploring behavioral signatures in decision-making. Scientific Honors : Bert Kay Dissertation Award (2013) Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award (IFAAMAS, Runner-up, 2013) NSF SBIR Grant (PI, 2016) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2008-2011) IEEE Intelligent Systems AI 10 to Watch (2013) Teaching & Leadership : Knox served as Principal Lecturer for MIT's Interactive Machine Learning course (2013) and held organizational roles at major conferences including Reinforcement Learning Conference (Scheduling Chair, 2025) and RLDM workshop (Co-chair, 2022).
Professor
Norman Sadeh is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he has made significant contributions to cybersecurity, privacy, and AI research. He has co-founded and co-directed several groundbreaking graduate programs at CMU, including the Privacy Engineering Program (2012-present), the Ph.D. Program in Societal Computing (2003-2013), and the MBA track in Technology Strategy and Product Management (2005-2017). Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science Software and Societal Systems Department CyLab Security and Privacy Institute Manufacturing Futures Institute Dr. Sadeh received his Ph.D. in Computer Science at CMU with a major in Artificial Intelligence and a minor in Operations Research. He holds an M.Sc. in computer science from the University of Southern California and a BS/MS degree in electrical engineering and applied physics from the Free University of Brussels (Belgium) as 'Ingénieur Civil Physicien.' Professor Sadeh's research spans cybersecurity, online privacy, Human-AI Interaction, AI governance, mobile computing, the Internet of Things, user-oriented machine learning, and language technologies. He is particularly known for his pioneering work on AI-based privacy enhancing technologies, including privacy assistants, automated privacy compliance tools, and NLP-based privacy solutions. His work has influenced the design of privacy features at major technology companies including Apple, Google, and Facebook/Meta, as well as privacy policies at regulatory agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the California Office of the Attorney General. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong focus on practical privacy solutions, particularly in mobile and IoT contexts, with an emphasis on making privacy more usable and understandable for end users. His work bridges technical innovation with policy implications, addressing both the technological and human aspects of privacy protection. 2018 Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association Test of time award by the AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM) Gartner Group's Magic Quadrant leader in Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for 4 consecutive years Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 recognition for 3 consecutive years Professor Sadeh has advised numerous students, including PhD candidates like Aerin (Shikhun) Zhang, whose dissertation focused on understanding diverse privacy attitudes. His research has been funded through various grants, including NSF SaTC projects, and has resulted in technologies that protect tens of millions of users worldwide. He also founded Wombat Security Technologies, which was acquired by Proofpoint in 2018 and whose technologies are used by over 75% of Fortune 100 companies. Professor Sadeh leads several research initiatives including the Privacy Engineering Program, the Usable Privacy Policy Project, the Personalized Privacy Assistant Project, and CMU's Privacy Infrastructure for the Internet of Things. His Mobile Commerce Lab and E-Supply Chain Management Lab have produced influential research that has been commercialized by major organizations including IBM, Raytheon, Boeing, and the U.S. Army.
Professor
Aswin Sankaranarayanan is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) , where he leads the Image Science Lab . His research focuses on computational photography , 3D shape estimation , and novel imaging system design . He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2009) from the University of Maryland and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Rice University (2012) . Research Themes: Developing imaging systems that exploit low-dimensional signal models to overcome traditional sensing limitations Co-design of optics and processing algorithms for efficient sensing Application of non-linear signal models to high-dimensional data Advancing compressed sensing and big data processing techniques Scientific Recognition: SIGGRAPH 2023 Best Paper Award (Split-Lohmann Multifocal Displays) CVPR 2019 Best Paper Award (Fermat Paths for NLOS Reconstruction) NSF CAREER Award (2017) Dean’s Early Career Fellowship (2018-2021) Herschel Rich Invention Award (2016) Technical Contributions: His recent publications reveal expertise in non-line-of-sight shape reconstruction , VR/AR display systems , and biomedical imaging . Collaborations span institutions like University College London and University of Toronto.
Professor
Kevin Crowston is a Distinguished Professor of Information Science at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (iSchool), where he examines how information technology enables new organizational forms through empirical studies, theoretical modeling, and system design. His work focuses on coordination-intensive processes in virtual settings, with significant contributions to citizen science, data science teamwork, and journalism transformation. Education A.B. in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science), Harvard University, 1984 Ph.D. in Information Technologies, MIT Sloan School of Management, 1991 Research Focus : Crowston investigates coordination mechanisms in human-AI collaboration, particularly through projects like Gravity Spy (combining citizen scientists with machine learning for gravitational wave analysis) and journalism innovation (e.g., ReelFramer for AI-assisted news-to-video translation). His framework addresses how intelligent systems reshape work design, knowledge production, and team dynamics in scientific and media contexts. Publication Trends : Recent articles (2024-2025) reveal three dominant threads: (1) Human-AI co-creation in journalism (deskilling/upskilling dynamics, creative tool adoption), (2) Citizen science evolution with AI (co-learning systems, lexical entrainment), and (3) Socio-technical governance of intelligent machines (control-accountability alignment, project archetypes). These reflect his central inquiry into how technology reconfigures work structures. Scientific Recognition ACM Distinguished Speaker Research Leadership : Crowston currently directs two major NSF initiatives: (1) HCC grant 21-06865 on intelligent support for non-expert information navigation, and (2) FW-HTF grant 21-29047 exploring human-technology collaboration in journalism. He spearheaded a Research Coordination Network establishing socio-technical frameworks for work in the age of intelligent machines, culminating in a special issue of Information, Technology & People . Collaborative Infrastructure : He co-leads the Gravity Spy citizen science ecosystem (integrating LIGO physicists, machine learning systems, and volunteers) and serves as co-editor-in-chief of Information, Technology and People , previously editing ACM Transactions on Social Computing . His MIDST platform research advances stigmergic coordination for data science teams.
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