Adjunct Professor Evgeny Osipov is affiliated with La Trobe University's Business Analytics department. His research spans artificial intelligence, hyperdimensional computing, and neural network architectures. Academic Rank: Adjunct Professor Department: Business Analytics Email: E.Osipov@latrobe.edu.au Research interests include: Hyperdimensional computing and vector symbolic architectures Spiking neural networks and reservoir computing Hardware-efficient AI implementations Causal reasoning in large language models Self-organizing maps and spatiotemporal sequence learning Applications in smart cities and robotic navigation Recent research outputs demonstrate expertise in: Developing unsupervised learning frameworks using hypervectors Optimizing reservoir computing with cellular automata Creating memory-efficient neural network models Advancing hyperdimensional classification techniques Exploring causal graph integration in language models
Elad Hazan is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and co-founder/director of Google AI Princeton. His research focuses on algorithmic foundations of machine learning and optimization, with significant contributions to online learning, nonstochastic control, and adaptive gradient methods. Princeton University (Faculty) Google AI Princeton (Co-founder & Director) His work bridges mathematical optimization, control theory, and computational complexity. Key contributions include the AdaGrad algorithm, sublinear-time optimization methods, and spectral filtering techniques for sequence modeling. Recent research emphasizes efficient neural architectures and provable guarantees in online control. Scientific awards include the Bell Labs Prize, IBM Goldberg Best Paper Award (twice), Google Research Award (twice), European Research Council grant, Marie Curie fellowship, and ACM Fellowship. He has served as program chair for COLT 2015 and on the Association for Computational Learning steering committee. His publications highlight trends in online convex optimization, spectral methods for dynamical systems, and adaptive gradient algorithms. Collaborations span Princeton, Google Brain Research, and interdisciplinary projects in robotics and AI safety.
Prof. Dr. Harald Reiterer is a leading researcher in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Konstanz, where he has served as Professor since 2009. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. (1991) and habilitation (1995) from the University of Vienna, followed by roles including Senior Researcher at Fraunhofer FIT and Associate Professor at Konstanz. He currently holds multiple leadership roles: Dean of the Faculty of Sciences , Senator of Section 1 , and Consulting Dean . Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Vienna, 1991) Venia Legendi (Habilitation) in HCI (University of Vienna, 1995) His research focuses on: Interaction Design for mixed reality environments Information Visualization in immersive contexts Hybrid User Interfaces combining physical and virtual elements 3D Object Manipulation in handheld AR Behavioral Analytics through mHealth interventions Recent work explores: Avatar representation in Augmented Reality (2024) Node selection efficiency in Virtual Reality (2024) Peripheral vision toolkits for Head-Mounted Displays (2023) Hybrid interface optimization for Mixed Reality (2023) Smartphone AR extensions for Spatial Memory (2023) Key scientific contributions: Landeslehrpreis 2021 for interdisciplinary exhibition design Development of Colibri cross-reality toolkit (2023) Foundational work on Re-locations for remote collaboration (2022) He leads numerous projects including: SMARTACT (Smart Mobility, 2015-2023) SFB TRR 161 (2009-2027) on XR interface measurement Blended Library (2011-2015) for future library design
Daniel J. Sorin is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, where he also serves as Associate Chair of Education. He holds joint appointments in both the Electrical and Computer Engineering department and Computer Science department, and is recognized as a Bass Fellow for his contributions to education and research. His research focuses on computer architecture with specific expertise in memory systems, cache coherence protocols, fault tolerance, and verification-aware design. Dr. Sorin's work bridges theoretical computer architecture with practical implementations, often incorporating coding theory to solve architectural challenges. His research group has made significant contributions to automated protocol generation, hardware acceleration, and robot motion planning systems. Dr. Sorin's publications reveal a consistent focus on memory consistency models, cache coherence protocols, and verification techniques. His recent work has expanded into robot motion planning acceleration, FPGA resource management, and novel error correction techniques for emerging memory technologies. The trend shows increasing interdisciplinary work connecting computer architecture with robotics and machine learning applications. Program Chair of HiPEAC 2017 Co-chair of IEEE Micro's Top Picks selection committee (2016) Lois and John L. Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award (2011) NSF CAREER Award recipient IEEE Micro Top Pick awards (2011, 2015) ACM Senior Member As an advisor, Dr. Sorin has mentored numerous PhD students who have gone on to successful careers at leading technology companies including Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Nvidia. His research group maintains strong industry connections and has produced influential work in cache coherence protocols, memory systems, and fault-tolerant architectures. He has also authored the widely-used textbook 'A Primer on Memory Consistency and Cache Coherence' (2nd edition). Dr. Sorin leads an active research laboratory focused on next-generation computer architecture challenges, with ongoing projects in hardware acceleration, memory systems, and robot motion planning. His group collaborates with researchers across multiple disciplines including robotics, coding theory, and semiconductor design.
Dr. Andrea Bastoni is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Fellow at the Chair of Cyber-Physical Systems in Production Engineering at Technical University of Munich (TUM), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He is also the CTO and co-founder of Minerva Systems , developing operating system solutions for AI-ready embedded applications. His expertise spans real-time operating systems, cyber-physical systems, and predictable system design for heterogeneous platforms. His research focuses on enhancing predictability of memory hierarchies in complex SoCs through techniques like memory bandwidth regulation and cache partitioning. This work has industrial applications in safety-critical domains such as avionics and railways, where he contributes to certifiable hypervisors and operating systems. As former Software Architect of the PikeOS hypervisor at SYSGO GmbH (2012-2020), he specialized in DO-178C, IEC 61508, and EN 50128 standards. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2007-2011), where he developed LITMUS^RT as part of UNC's Real-Time Systems Group during a visiting researcher period (2009-2010). His publications reflect ongoing work on Multicore Real-Time Scheduling , Mixed-Criticality Task Isolation, and Arm DynamIQ shared unit analysis. He actively participates in program committees for conferences like RTSS, DSN, and DATE.
Amanda Lagerkvist is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Informatics and Media, and a founder of Existential Media Studies . She leads the Uppsala Informatics and Media Hub for Digital Existence and the research program BioMe: Existential Challenges and Ethical Imperatives of Biometric AI in Everyday Lifeworlds (2020-2024) within WASP-HS. Her work intersects existential philosophy with digital culture , focusing on themes like disability , selfhood , datafication , and AI imaginaries . She has authored key works including Existential Media: A Media Theory of the Limit Situation (OUP, 2022) and Media and Memory in New Shanghai (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013). Recent publications (2020-2025) analyze existential ethics in AI , biometric vulnerabilities , and digital environmental data . Her 15 most recent articles address topics like AI as existential media , digital afterlife ethics , and limit situations in digital culture , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining media studies, philosophy, and ethics. Scientific Awards: Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2013) Research Grants and Collaborations: Currently heading the RJ project Dismedia (2023-2025) and participating in the national At the End of the World programme (2023-2028). She collaborates on INTIMATE AI (2023-2026) and hosts the Assistive AI, Disability and Norms of Being Human sabbatical project (2023). She co-leads the The Mediated Planet (2020-2025) with KTH.
Nicole Novielli, Ph.D., is Associate Professor at the University of Bari “A. Moro” , Italy, where she conducts research on affective computing applied to software engineering and human-computer interaction. She leads the Collaborative Development Group and coordinates national projects investigating emotions in software teams, AI quality and IoT ecosystems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bari, 2010 – thesis on “Lexical Semantics of Dialogue Acts” M.Sc. in Computer Science (Knowledge & Software Engineering), University of Bari, 2006 – summa cum laude B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Bari, 2004 – summa cum laude Visiting researcher at USC-ICT, University of Aberdeen, FBK-irst (Trento) Research interests revolve around recognizing and exploiting affective and cognitive states in computer-mediated cooperative work. She studies sentiment and emotion mining in developers’ textual communication, multimodal emotion recognition via low-cost biometric sensors, and natural-language dialogue simulation for intelligent interfaces. Her work couples software engineering with natural language processing , social media analytics and human-computer interaction . Recent articles (2021-2025) reveal a clear trend: integrating deep learning and large language models into software engineering tasks—automated issue labelling, sentiment classification, technical-debt detection—while validating these techniques through rigorous empirical studies and biometric experiments . A parallel stream explores developer experience , measuring how emotions and cognitive load influence productivity, code quality and collaboration. Scientific awards include the 2020 Apex Award for Publication Excellence , multiple Distinguished Reviewer Awards at flagship venues (ESEC/FSE, ICSME, MSR), the Best Paper Award SANER 2019 and the Best Student Paper Award ACII 2009 . She currently teaches “Sentiment Analysis” in the Data-Science MSc and “Computer Networks” in the ITPS programme. She has advised numerous B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD projects and is PI or Co-PI of four ongoing grants: EmoQuest (SIR), EMPATHY (PRIN), FAIR-Spoke 6 (PnRR), and QualAI (PRIN 2022). Dr. Novielli serves on the editorial boards of Empirical Software Engineering and Journal of Systems and Software , has guest-edited special issues on affect awareness in SE, and has chaired tracks at ICSE, SANER, MSR, ICSME and SSBSE. She co-leads the Collaborative Development Group and actively releases datasets and open-source tools for the community.
Micheline B. Soley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an affiliate appointment in Physics. She leads the Soley Research Group, which focuses on developing quantum computing algorithms, tensor-network methods, and quantum control strategies to address fundamental challenges in quantum dynamics and ultracold chemistry. Her research bridges theoretical chemistry, quantum information science, and computational physics. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, Harvard University (2020) A.M. in Chemistry, Harvard University (2016) Yale Quantum Institute Postdoctoral Fellow (2020-2022) Fulbright Fellow, Max Born Institute (2013-2014) B.S. in Chemistry and Music, Yale University, Magna Cum Laude (2013) Research Interests: Her work centers on three interconnected pillars: (1) Quantum computing algorithms and tensor-network methods for exact quantum dynamics, overcoming dimensionality limitations in chemical simulations; (2) Ultracold chemistry and quantum control, developing schemes to manipulate chemical reactions and analyze ultracold collisions; and (3) Theoretical spectroscopy, creating tools to simulate UV/X-ray pump-probe experiments for mechanistic studies of processes like isomerization and proton transfer. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on quantum algorithm development (error mitigation, amplitude estimation), tensor-network applications in quantum dynamics and biomolecular simulations, quantum hardware compilation, and fundamental studies of PT symmetry and ultracold collisions. Her work consistently integrates theoretical chemistry with quantum information science. Awards and Fellowships: American Chemical Society Kavli Emerging Leader in Chemistry Award (2023) Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics Fellow (2021) Yale Quantum Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2014) Fulbright Fellowship (2013-2014) DAAD Graduate Scholarship (2013-2014) Beckman Scholars Fellowship (2012-2013) Phi Beta Kappa (2012) Advising and Group: She mentors graduate students from Chemistry and Physics programs, including Jingcheng Dai (Chemistry), Atharva Vidwans (Chemistry/Physics), and Henry Lin (Physics-Quantum Computing). Former advisees include Preetham Tikkireddi (Quantum Circuits Inc.) and Jaden Coles (Yale PhD). Her group explores quantum computing, tensor networks, ultracold collisions, and PT symmetry.
Daniel Kious is a Reader at the University of Bath, where he serves as Head of the Statistics and Probability Group and is affiliated with the Prob-L@B research center. His work focuses on advanced probability theory, including random walks, branching processes, and reinforcement models. Research Interests: Random walks with self-interaction Random walks in dynamic random environments Branching processes and tree structures Reinforcement learning applications in probability Article Trends: His recent publications emphasize trapping phenomena, reinforcement mechanisms, and phase transitions in random processes. Key themes include spatial non-local branching, once-reinforced walks, and connections to statistical physics. Advising: Co-supervised PhD students: Wilfred Armfield, Pawel Rudnicki, Carlo Scali Postdoc supervision: Guillaume Conchon-Kerjan (EPSRC-funded), Umberto De Ambroggio (co-supervised with Matt Roberts) Organizational Contributions: Co-organized conferences like CUWB IV: Frontiers in Statistics and Probability, CUWB II: Probability-on-sea, and the Random Walks in Bath conference. Active in the Prob-L@B research center. Personal Interests: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner (blue belt at Gracie Barra Frome); contributed to mathematics popularization through a 2016 article for the French Committee for the Popularization of Mathematics (CIJM).
Jayne Wallace is a Professor of Craft, Digital Creativity, and Wellbeing at Northumbria University's School of Design. She leads the CoCreate research community, focusing on design, technology, and participation in human contexts. Her work includes EPSRC-funded projects like Enabling Ongoingness and the EU Marie Curie OpenDoTT initiative. Wallace co-founded the Journal of Jewellery Research and the Research Through Design conference series, emphasizing craft ethos and IoT ethics. Her research spans digital creativity, wellbeing, and participatory design, addressing dementia care, citizenship, and technology's societal impact. Education: PhD in Design Studies (2007). Notable collaborations include work with Beamish Museum on pottery and wellbeing, and projects like Centring and Connected Craft. She actively organizes workshops on ethical internet practices and co-creation methods. Research interests emphasize craft's role in digital innovation, mental health, and intergenerational dialogue. Awards include Best Paper Awards (2020) and an Honourable Mention (2018). Grants include EPSRC, AHRC, and EU funding. Her lab, CoCreate, involves over 50 researchers exploring design's societal applications.
Dr Lin Yue is a Lecturer at the University of Adelaide , affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences . She earned her PhD from Jilin University, with part of her doctoral studies completed as a joint PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. Past affiliations: Northeast Normal University, University of Queensland, University of Newcastle Her research focuses on Sequential Data Analysis and its applications in Medical Data Analytics, EEG Data Analysis, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Social Media Data Analytics, and Sentiment Analysis . She collaborates with academia, government, and professional organizations, supported by internal and external research grants. Dr Yue is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students as a Co-Supervisor and contributes to advancing data mining and machine learning techniques in healthcare and time series analysis.
Prof. Dr. Gaia Tavosanis is a faculty member at RWTH Aachen University , affiliated with the Department of Developmental Biology . Her research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal resilience and dynamics in Drosophila , particularly during development and adult life. Research Interests Her work investigates dendritic structural remodeling, lipid metabolism in neuronal health, and the role of the Drosophila mushroom body in sensory processing and memory formation. These studies integrate genetic models, advanced imaging techniques, and functional analyses to uncover conserved biological principles. Publications Trends Recent publications highlight her expertise in neurodevelopmental mechanisms, lipid metabolism in neurons, and computational ethology using Drosophila . Key themes include dendritic plasticity, disease modeling, and neural circuitry optimization. Contact Email: gaia@devbiol.rwth-aachen.de Phone: +49 241 80 20870 Address: Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Moinuddin Qureshi is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Computer Science and involved in the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on computer architecture, memory systems, hardware security, and quantum computing, with notable contributions to mitigating rowhammer vulnerabilities and advancing quantum error correction. Previously, he was a Research Staff Member at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center (2007–2011), where he contributed to caching algorithms for Power-7 processors. He has held leadership roles, including Program Chair of MICRO 2015 and Selection Committee Co-Chair of Top Picks 2017. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2019 Persistent Impact Prize and multiple best paper awards. Key research areas include secure memory design (e.g., rowhammer mitigation techniques like MINT and Moat), quantum computing (e.g., Flag-Proxy Networks and Élivágar), and hardware vulnerability analysis (e.g., Roguerfm attacks and COAXIAL memory systems). His publications span 2009–2025, addressing topics like error correction, secure tracking, and quantum annealing optimization. Awards include membership in ISCA, MICRO, and HPCA Hall of Fame, alongside contributions to conferences like HiPC and IEEE MICRO. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in both classical and quantum domains.
David Lydon-Staley is an Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as Principal Investigator of the Addiction, Health, & Adolescence (AHA!) Lab. His research integrates neuroscience with communication science to examine substance use, media effects, and curiosity using fMRI, ecological momentary assessment, and network analysis. Education includes a Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. from Penn State, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Drexel University (2025), and a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Trinity College Dublin. Research focuses on three interconnected areas: curiosity in media environments and health communication, media engagement in emotion dynamics, and substance use through dynamic network perspectives. Work emphasizes intensive longitudinal measurement of brain-behavior interactions during daily life. Recent publications (2023-2025) predominantly explore tobacco behavior, neural mechanisms of addiction, curiosity modulation, and social media's emotional impacts. Articles demonstrate consistent themes: fMRI analysis of inhibitory control, real-time geospatial tracking of smoking triggers, curiosity-based health messaging, and emotion regulation networks. Research has been supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Jacobs Foundation, International Society for Behavioral Development, Center for Curiosity, and Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Leads the Addiction, Health, & Adolescence (AHA!) Lab investigating substance use through network science approaches. Collaborates with the Complex Systems Lab at Penn's Department of Bioengineering.
Associate Professor Andre Kyme is an academic staff member in the School of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on developing enabling technologies for biomedical imaging, including motion compensation in MRI/PET, robotic platforms for image-guided therapy, and cross-disciplinary applications like plant salt uptake analysis using PET. He collaborates with institutions globally and advises students on projects like lameness detection in horses and AI-based motion correction. Research Interests: Kyme's work spans motion correction in medical imaging modalities, medical robotics integration with imaging systems, and innovative applications of imaging technologies in non-traditional fields. His team emphasizes leveraging advancements in computer vision, machine learning, and instrumentation to improve imaging performance and accessibility. Recent Projects: Current research includes MRI-compatible robotic platforms for therapy applications, AI-driven lameness detection in horses, and pediatric neuroimaging improvements. He leads the BREEZE initiative to enhance MRI accessibility for children with cerebral palsy through eye-gaze communication technology. Publications: His work spans 20+ years with over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Physics in Medicine and Biology and IEEE Transactions. Key areas include PET/SPECT/CT motion correction algorithms, robotic systems for medical imaging, and novel imaging applications in plant science. Teaching: Kyme instructs core biomedical engineering courses including thesis supervision and capstone projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Labs/Teams: Active in the Brain and Mind Centre and Biomedical Imaging, Visualisation and Information Technologies groups at Sydney. Collaborates with industry partners like TeleMedVet and academic institutions including University of California Davis and Chinese University of Hong Kong.
