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• Database Management Systems
• Self-Driving Database Architectures
• Transaction Processing Systems
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Andy Pavlo is an Associate Professor with Indefinite Tenure in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. He is an active member of the CMU Database Group and the Parallel Data Laboratory, where he leads research in database management systems with a focus on self-driving architectures, transaction processing, and large-scale analytics. His work bridges academic research and industry applications through projects like NoisePage, OtterTune (which he co-founded and served as CEO before it ceased operations), and Peloton. Dr. Pavlo's research interests span database management systems with particular emphasis on autonomous database architectures that can self-tune and optimize without human intervention. His work explores transaction processing systems that can handle high-throughput workloads while maintaining consistency, and large-scale data analytics techniques that efficiently process massive datasets. He has made significant contributions to query optimization, database extensibility, and automatic database tuning using machine learning techniques. His recent work on database extensibility revealed critical issues in PostgreSQL's extension ecosystem, showing that approximately 16% of extensions are incompatible with at least one other extension due to API violations and memory errors. His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on practical database systems challenges, with recent publications examining database extensibility, user-defined function optimization, and the cyclical nature of database research. The articles show a strong trend toward making database systems more autonomous, with increasing integration of machine learning techniques for automatic tuning and optimization. His work often combines deep theoretical analysis with practical implementation in open-source systems. Dijkstra Award 2024 for contributions to database systems research Dr. Pavlo actively mentors graduate students, with current advisees including Wan Shen Lim, William Zhang, and Sam Arch (co-advised with Todd Mowry). His former students have gone on to successful careers in both industry and academia. He has secured significant research funding through CMU's affiliate program with major database companies including ClickHouse, DataStax, dbt, Firebolt, MotherDuck, RelationalAI, SingleStore, Spiral, PingCAP/TiDB, Yellowbrick, and Yugabyte. His research is supported by these industry partnerships and likely includes NSF funding given his active participation in the database research community. At CMU, Dr. Pavlo leads the Database Group and organizes several seminar series including "SQL or Death," "Database Building Blocks," and "ML⇄DB Technical Talks." These seminars bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss cutting-edge developments in database systems. He also runs a summer research internship program that has attracted students for multiple consecutive years, indicating a strong research group with ongoing projects and funding.

Ben EischensView profile

Assistant Professor

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Language Documentation
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Ben Eischens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at UCLA. His work focuses on the intersection of phonology and phonetics, particularly in San Martín Peras Mixtec, an Otomanguean language spoken in Oaxaca, Mexico and diaspora communities. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz (2022) and collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities on language documentation and description. His research explores tone systems, laryngeal features, speech rate effects, and negative nominal structures, emphasizing empirical fieldwork and community partnerships. Recent work includes studies on vowel reduction, polar question formation, and the phonetic grounding of phonological theories. Eischens has presented at major conferences such as the International Congress of Phonetic Sciences (ICPhS), Annual Meeting on Phonology (AMP), and workshops on Languages of the Americas. His publications appear in journals like the International Journal of American Linguistics and Phonological Data & Analysis. He teaches courses in linguistic theory and field methods at UCLA, maintaining active research partnerships with San Martín Peras Mixtec community members. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied documentation, prioritizing Indigenous language revitalization efforts.

Jiwon YunView profile

Associate Professor

• Speech Prosody
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Computational Linguistics
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Jiwon Yun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stony Brook University. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Cornell University (2013) and a B.S.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Seoul National University (cum laude with honors). Her research focuses on speech prosody, syntax-semantics interfaces, and computational modeling of sentence processing, with special attention to East Asian languages like Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese. Dr. Yun teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in computational linguistics, semantics, pragmatics, and experimental phonetics. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and experimental methods, examining how prosody interacts with syntactic and semantic structures. Recent publications investigate prosodic disambiguation of syntactic ambiguities, computational models of relative clause processing, and intonation patterns in Korean and Mandarin. She has developed tools for automated speech corpus analysis and maintains a Hangul-Yale Romanization Converter for linguistic research. Her research has been published in journals like Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , Linguistic Inquiry , and Journal of East Asian Linguistics . Teaching responsibilities include courses such as LIN 335 (Computational Linguistics) and LIN 627 (Computational Semantics).

Peter BillingsView profile

Professor

• Administrative Law
• Immigration and Refugee Law
• Social Welfare Law
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Professor Peter Billings is a Professor at the School of Law, The University of Queensland, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His expertise spans Administrative Law, Immigration and Refugee Law, Social Welfare Law, and Human Rights Law. He has received numerous awards, including the Australian Award for University Teaching (2016) and the Vice Chancellor's Equity and Diversity Award (2011). His research focuses on crimmigration, refugee protection, and the corrosive effects of immigration detention laws. Professor Billings has published extensively on topics such as refugee law, preventive justice, and the intersection of criminal and immigration law. Education: Bachelor of Law and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Southampton. Research Interests Immigration and Refugee Law Crimmigration (intersection of criminal and immigration law) Administrative Justice and Law Social Welfare Law Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues Media Expertise Regular contributor to The Guardian and ABC Radio National, providing expert commentary on immigration detention, refugee policies, and human rights. Grants and Funding Building research capacity for quantitative analysis of Indigenous poverty (2011–2013) Critical evaluation of administrative rules (2011–2013) Aboriginal protection laws study (2008–2009) Supervision Currently supervising PhD projects on refugee employment integration, immigration detention governance, and international law on migrant smuggling. Key Contributions Authored Regulating Refugee Protection through Social Welfare (2023) and contributed to pivotal discussions on immigration detention's societal impacts. His work informs policy reforms and legal frameworks in Australia.

Nati SrebroView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Optimization
• Deep Learning
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Nati Srebro is a Professor at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago with a cross-appointment as a Part-Time Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics at the University of Chicago. He earned his PhD from MIT in 2004 and has held previous positions including post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto, Visiting Scientist at IBM, and Associate Professor at the Technion. Professor Srebro's research focuses on methodological, statistical and computational aspects of Machine Learning and Optimization. His work spans foundational contributions to learning theory, matrix reconstruction, and optimization techniques. He is particularly known for introducing the use of nuclear norm for machine learning, work on wider Markov networks, and advancing our understanding of the relationship between learning and optimization. His current research interests include understanding deep learning through optimization, distributed and federated learning systems, algorithmic fairness, and practical adaptive data analysis. His publication record shows consistent contributions to core machine learning conferences and workshops, with recent work focusing on symmetric and asymmetric hashing techniques, matrix parameter learning, and optimization methods. The publications demonstrate a strong theoretical foundation with practical applications across various machine learning domains. Professor Srebro has been actively involved in several research programs including the Federated and Collaborative Learning program (Spring 2026, as Visiting Scientist and Program Organizer), Modern Paradigms in Generalization (Fall 2024), and multiple summer clusters on Deep Learning Theory and Fairness. His program participation reflects his leadership in emerging areas of machine learning research. Contact: nati@ttic.edu | (773) 834-7493 | Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, 6045 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60637

• Computational Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Semantic Analysis
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Suzanne Stevenson is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Cognitive Science Research Community (CoRC). She holds a BS in Computer Science and Linguistics from William & Mary and MS/PhD in Computer Science from the University of Maryland. Before joining UofT in 2000, she was faculty at Rutgers University with joint appointments in Computer Science and Cognitive Science. Her research focuses on computational cognitive models of language acquisition and processing, integrating insights from linguistics, psycholinguistics, and machine learning. Key areas include semantic/syntactic learning from text, probabilistic computational models of word learning, and cross-situational learning. Notable awards include the NSERC University Faculty Award (2000) and NSF CAREER Award (1997). Her work bridges computational linguistics and cognitive science, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches. Recent publications (2014–2018) explore topics like probabilistic perspective models in language production, bilingual word associations, and semantic search algorithms. She advises on computational linguistics and cognitive modeling, with grants supporting investigations into language acquisition dynamics and semantic networks. Active in teaching, she previously offered courses on computational linguistics and the computational lexicon. Her lab’s research themes include child language acquisition, ambiguity resolution, and computational modeling of linguistic phenomena.

• Philosophy of Education
• History and Philosophy of Education
• Applied Ethics
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Prof Paul Standish serves as Chair of Philosophy of Education at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London, where he is affiliated with the Education, Practice & Society department. He concurrently holds the position of Visiting Research Scholar and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Kyoto University since April 2015 with an indefinite tenure through January 2100. His research spans multiple interconnected domains including: Philosophy of Education as foundational to understanding knowledge transmission History and Philosophy of Education examining conceptual evolution Applied Ethics in educational contexts addressing moral dilemmas Literary Studies intersecting with pedagogical theory Education Policy, Sociology, and Philosophy analyzing institutional frameworks Analysis of his recent publications reveals a sustained engagement with Wittgensteinian philosophy, language theory, and educational ethics. His work demonstrates consistent exploration of knowledge forms, cultural transmission, and responses to global crises through philosophical lenses. The research trajectory shows deepening focus on planetary crisis responses, testimony ethics, and cross-cultural educational dialogue since 2020. His academic leadership extends through editorial roles and international collaborations, particularly with East Asian philosophical traditions as evidenced by translations of his work in Korean academic circles.

Vlatko VedralView profile

Professor

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Physics
• Quantum Gravity
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Prof. Vlatko Vedral is a Professor of Quantum Information Science in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Clarendon Laboratory. He leads research in the Frontiers of Quantum Physics group. His work focuses on quantum entanglement, quantum gravity, quantum foundations, and quantum thermodynamics, with applications to biological systems and quantum technologies. Notable contributions include theoretical frameworks for quantum gravity experiments and quantum causal inference protocols. Research interests span quantum information science, quantum gravity, atomic and laser physics, and the philosophical interpretation of quantum mechanics. Recent work explores emergent geometry from quantum correlations, quantum refrigeration with indefinite causal order, and experimental probes of quantum effects in macroscopic systems. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as testing quantum gravity via entanglement and analyzing non-classicality in photosynthetic systems. His research often bridges theoretical physics with experimental feasibility, leveraging quantum simulators and NMR systems.

Lucien HardyView profile

Research Professor

• Quantum Foundations
• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
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Lucien Hardy is a Research Professor at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, focusing on Quantum Foundations. He holds a PhD from Durham University (1992) under Euan J. Squires. His research spans operational approaches to Quantum Theory, Quantum Gravity, and General Relativity, emphasizing frameworks like the causaloid and duotensor formalisms. Hardy introduced concepts such as indefinite causal structure and the Quantum Equivalence Principle, aiming to unify quantum theory with gravity. He has also explored experimental tests involving human decision-making in Bell experiments. Key contributions include Hardy's theorem (1992) and axiomatic reconstructions of Quantum Theory (2001). Education: PhD in Mathematical Physics, Durham University, 1992 Research Interests: Operational formulations of Quantum Theory and General Relativity Indefinite causal structures and quantum gravity Time symmetry in operational theories Causaloid and diagrammatic calculus frameworks Quantum foundations experiments (e.g., human-involving Bell tests) Awards & Fellowships: Royal Society University Research Fellow, 1997–2002 Royal Society Postdoctoral Fellow, 1993–1994 Grants: Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) Grant, John Templeton Foundation (2019–2025) NSERC Discovery Grant, 2020 Labs/Teams: Core researcher in the Quantum Foundations group at Perimeter Institute, contributing to theoretical frameworks and experimental proposals.

Philipp KoralusView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Cognitive Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Philosophy of Language
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Philipp Koralus is the McCord Professor of Philosophy and AI at the University of Oxford and serves as Director of the Human-Centered AI Lab (HAI Lab) within the Institute for Ethics in AI. He is also a member of St Catherine's College. Koralus holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Neuroscience from Princeton University and a B.A. from Pomona College. His research focuses on the human capacity for reasoning and decision-making, exploring how these processes relate to artificial intelligence agents and large language models like GPT. He advocates for the Erotetic Theory of Reason (ETR), which posits that reason aims to resolve issues or questions directly, explaining both human rationality and fallibility. His work extends to moral judgment, definitions of intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration with computer scientists, psychologists, linguists, and neuroscientists. Koralus is preparing to launch the HAI Lab in Fall 2024, aiming to advance human-centered AI ethics and cognition research. His educational background includes advanced studies in philosophy and neuroscience, combining analytical rigor with empirical insights. Collaborations span diverse fields, including fisheries management through agent-based modeling and healthcare ethics in AI applications. He has published widely on topics such as attention mechanisms, visual perception, and the theoretical foundations of AI reasoning. Koralus regularly teaches graduate seminars on philosophy and AI, including upcoming sessions like 'Building the Philosophy to Code Pipeline' starting in 2025. He has supervised doctoral students in both philosophy and computer science but currently lists no specific advisees. His research has been recognized in symposia and commentary, though no formal scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.

Stefano GogiosoView profile

Academic

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Theory
• Quantum Software
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Stefano Gogioso is a Departmental Lecturer at the University of Oxford , specializing in quantum theory and quantum software. He holds a DPhil in Computer Science from Oxford (2013–2017) and advanced degrees from Cambridge (MASt, BA) and the University of Genova (MSc, BSc). As a Fellow at Kellogg College and co-founder of Hashberg Ltd , he develops quantum programming tools and focuses on quantum causal structures, quantum field theory, and natural language processing applications. His research bridges foundational quantum theory with practical applications, including near-term quantum computing and educational outreach through visual methods like Quantum in Pictures . Research Interests: Quantum foundations, quantum software, categorical quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and quantum causality. His work emphasizes pictorial formalisms and compositional methods, with contributions to indefinite causality, quantum cellular automata, and quantum natural language processing (QNLP). Key Contributions: Published over 25 papers, including works on causal polytopes, categorical Feynman diagrams, and QNLP pipelines. Co-developed Hashberg 's quantum programming tools and serves as a mentor for AI initiatives at CDL-Oxford. His thesis introduced dynamics in categorical quantum mechanics, addressing symmetry and quantum clocks. Teaching: Teaches quantum computing courses for MSc/MFoCS students, professionals, and continued education. Courses include Quantum Software , Quantum Computing for Software Engineers , and bespoke corporate training. Labs/Teams: Part of the Oxford Quantum Group and involved in collaborative projects with industry and academia. Advising: Supervised students like Nicola Pinzani (causal orders) and Maria Stasinou (quantum field theory). Grants/Awards: Not explicitly listed, but recognized for contributions to quantum foundations and education.

• Arabic Language
• Rhetoric
• Islamic Studies
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Yaşar Fatih AKBAŞ is an Associate Professor at Kafkas University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. He specializes in Arabic Language and Rhetoric, focusing on grammatical structures, semantic analysis, and classical Arabic texts. Education: PhD in Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Atatürk University (2016-2020) Master's in Arabic Language and Rhetoric, Atatürk University (2014-2016) BA in Theology, Atatürk University (1997-2002) Research Interests: Arabic Grammar Rhetoric and Stylistics Semantics and Syntax Quranic Exegesis Historical Linguistics Scientific Contributions: He has published 11 articles, focusing on topics like particle analysis, syntactic flexibility, and stylistic features in classical Arabic texts. His work spans journals such as Şırnak University Theology Faculty Journal and Sakarya University Theology Faculty Journal. Awards: Aylıkla Ödüllendirme (2010) Academic Collaborations: He has co-authored works with Yakup Kızılkaya (2024) and advised Master's theses for Adem Ağbaba (2025) and Fırat Çeledir (2023).

Boris BuffoniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Calculus of Variations
• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems
• Optimal transportation
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Boris Buffoni is a Senior Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, Institute of Mathematics, specifically within the Chair of Partial Differential Equations. He maintains his office at MA C2 605 (MA Building), Station 8, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, and can be contacted at boris.buffoni@epfl.ch or +41 21 693 49 87. His academic role spans both teaching responsibilities across multiple mathematics programs and active research in theoretical and applied mathematics. Dr. Buffoni's research program centers on the calculus of variations applied to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, with significant contributions to optimal transportation in Lagrangian dynamics and hydrodynamics. His work explores semi-global minimization methods for quasi-linear elliptic variational problems and the variational approach to capillary-gravity water waves and their energetic stability. Additional research foci include local bifurcation and center-manifold theory for elliptic PDEs, the configurations of infinite elastic cylinders under compression or traction, and the analytic theory of global bifurcation with applications to gravity waves and their secondary bifurcations. The trajectory of his recent publications reveals a deepening focus on three-dimensional water wave phenomena, particularly steady rotational flows, gravity-capillary solitary waves, and advanced mathematical techniques for analyzing these complex systems. His 2025 publications demonstrate continued innovation in applying Kato's approach to locally coercive problems and developing the theoretical foundations of global bifurcation. The consistent application of variational methods and bifurcation theory across his work represents a unifying theme in addressing challenging problems in fluid dynamics and nonlinear partial differential equations. Dr. Buffoni has received research support including an EPSRC grant (GR/L41059) for work on 'Multibump localised solutions for spatially homogeneous partial differential equations,' reflecting the significance of his contributions to the field. His teaching portfolio at EPFL includes foundational courses such as Analysis II, Functional Analysis I, and Partial Differential Equations of Evolution, where he imparts knowledge of differential and integral calculus of real functions of several variables, linear functional analysis, and fundamental techniques for solving evolution equations.

Talia PelegView profile

Associate Professor

• Immigration Law
• Criminal-Immigration Law
• Humanitarian Immigration Relief
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Talia Peleg is an Associate Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic at CUNY School of Law. She is a dedicated legal scholar and practitioner whose work centers on protecting the rights of non-citizens, particularly those entangled in both the immigration and criminal legal systems. Her research interests include: Immigration Law and Policy Criminal-Immigration Law Intersection Humanitarian Relief and Deportation Defense Universal Representation for Detained Immigrants Government Surveillance and Control of Immigrants Reform of ICE and Detention Practices Her recent scholarly output reflects a strong commitment to transformative legal advocacy and systemic reform. Her publications focus on dismantling the deportation pipeline, challenging indefinite detention, and implementing public defender models in immigration courts. These works span law journals and public opinion platforms, demonstrating her dual role as scholar and public intellectual. Notable recognitions and awards were not mentioned in the provided text. Professor Peleg supervises law students in clinical practice, representing non-citizens in bond hearings, removal proceedings, and affirmative applications. She has been instrumental in shaping the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), a groundbreaking universal representation program. Her prior experience as a Supervising Attorney at Brooklyn Defender Services has deeply informed her teaching and scholarship. She is actively involved in federal litigation and policy advocacy. She is affiliated with the Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic at CUNY School of Law, a leading center for public interest immigration law, where she trains the next generation of advocates in creative, client-centered legal defense.

Koen van den DungenView profile

Researcher

• Noncommutative geometry
• Unbounded KK-theory
• Fredholm operators
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Dr. Koen van den Dungen is a researcher at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Bonn , specializing in noncommutative geometry and unbounded KK-theory with applications to Fredholm operators , spectral flow , index theory , and gauge theories in both classical and quantum contexts. He has organized the NSeaG2023 meeting at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (HCM) , which included a school on noncommutative geometry and a workshop for researchers in the field. His research spans various subfields, including operator algebras , mathematical physics , and Lorentzian geometry , with a focus on the interplay between geometry and operator theory. He has contributed to the study of Kasparov product , Dirac operators , and Callias-type theorems , particularly in relation to noncommutative spaces and quantum field theories . Dr. van den Dungen's recent publications emphasize unbounded KK-theory , index theory , and noncommutative geometry , with keywords such as K-Theory , Operator Algebras , and Mathematical Physics . He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Bram Mesland, Adam Rennie, and Walter D. van Suijlekom, and his work has been published in journals including Forum of Mathematics, Sigma , Annales Henri Poincaré , and Journal of Noncommutative Geometry . At the University of Bonn, he has taught advanced courses such as Graduate Seminar on Global Analysis and Lecture course V5B8 'Selected Topics in Analysis' , focusing on noncommutative spaces and K-theory of C*-algebras . His teaching roles include assisting in Einführung in die Komplexe Analysis and Global Analysis courses. Dr. van den Dungen has not been explicitly mentioned as receiving scientific awards, but his leadership in organizing the NSeaG2023 workshop underscores his academic influence. His email contact is kdungen@uni-bonn.de or kdungen@math.uni-bonn.de , and his office is located in Room 1.032 at the Mathematical Institute (Endenicher Allee 60) .