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Yuki M. AsanoView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
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Yuki M. Asano is a full Professor at the University of Technology Nuremberg , leading the Fundamental AI (FunAI) Lab . Previously, he led the QUVA Lab at the University of Amsterdam and earned his PhD at the Visual Geometry Group (VGG) of the University of Oxford under Andrea Vedaldi and Christian Rupprecht. University of Technology Nuremberg (2024–present) University of Amsterdam (prior to 2024) University of Oxford (PhD, 2020) His research spans Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Computer Vision , with a focus on Causal Representation Learning , Self-Supervised Learning , and Efficient Model Adaptation . He pioneered techniques like BISCUIT (causal variable identification) and VeRA (parameter-efficient fine-tuning). His work extends to Medical Imaging and Environmental Monitoring through applications in fetal ultrasound analysis and marine debris detection. Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in Self-Supervised Learning , Vision-Language Models , and 3D Understanding . Notable papers include TWIST & SCOUT (multimodal LLM grounding), SIGMA (masked video modeling), and GeneralAD (anomaly detection). His ICCV 2023 work on Self-Ordering Point Clouds and MoSiC (optimal-transport motion trajectories) underscores his interdisciplinary approach. He received the JUPITER compute grant (2025) and an Outstanding Paper Award at ICLR 2024 . His collaborations span institutions like MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Qualcomm AI Research, and University of Amsterdam.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
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Geoffrey E. Hinton is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. He is renowned for his foundational contributions to machine learning, particularly in the development of deep learning and neural networks. His research focuses on understanding learning processes in both artificial and biological systems, with key contributions including Boltzmann machines, backpropagation, and deep belief networks. He teaches advanced machine learning courses such as CSC2535, emphasizing topics like graphical models, variational inference, and deep learning architectures. His work has been published extensively in top journals and conferences, with recent papers exploring forward-forward algorithms, analog diffusion models, and scalable neural network training methods. Hinton has advised numerous PhD and master's students and collaborates with institutions like Vector Institute. He is a central figure in the global AI community, regularly presenting at conferences (e.g., 2023 talks on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, and PBS). His lab focuses on advancing machine learning theory and applications, addressing challenges in vision, language, and generative models.

• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Ole Winther is Professor in High dimensional biological data analysis/Machine learning at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen and Professor in Data science and complexity at DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark. He serves as CRO and co-founder of raffle.ai, CTO and co-founder of FindZebra, Head of ELLIS Unit Copenhagen, and co-PI of the Machine Learning for Life Science Center. His research spans Bioinformatics , Machine Learning , and AI for Science , focusing on applying deep learning to biological sequence analysis, latent variable models, and medical NLP. Winther's work develops predictive and generative models for bioinformatics, with significant contributions to protein localization tools (SignalP, DeepLoc, DeepTMHMM), single-cell genomics, and novel deep learning architectures like variational autoencoders and diffusion models. Analysis of Winther's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward integrating protein language models with traditional bioinformatics approaches and applying diffusion models to scientific problems. His work bridges theoretical machine learning advancements with practical applications in biology and medicine, particularly in protein sequence analysis, medical search engines, and scientific simulation acceleration. Winther currently supervises a diverse research group including Panagiotis Antoniadis, Rachael M. DeVries, Jun Wang, Beatrix M. G. Nielsen, Felix G. Teufel, Irene R. Rodriguez, Anders Christensen, and Christopher Heje Grønbech. His former students have established successful careers at institutions including Google, Apple, and various startups, with notable alumni like Casper Sønderby (Google Brain) and Søren Sønderby (Apple). He leads significant research initiatives including the ELLIS Unit Copenhagen and the Machine Learning for Life Science Center, while maintaining active industry partnerships through his co-founded companies raffle.ai (enterprise search using NLP) and FindZebra (search engine for rare diseases). His teaching includes Deep Learning courses at both DTU (02456) and University of Copenhagen (NDAK24002U).

Bo DaiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reinforcement Learning
• Machine Learning
• Data-Driven Decision Making
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Bo Dai is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computational Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. His research focuses on Agent AI, Generative Models, and Representation Learning, aiming to create decision-making agents through world modeling. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech (2013–2018) and previously worked at Google Brain. Dai has authored numerous influential papers in top conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR, and received the AISTATS Best Paper Award (2016). Education: Ph.D., School of Computational Science and Engineering, Georgia Tech (2013–2018) Research Interests: Reinforcement Learning and Representation Learning for decision-making agents Generative Models and their integration with Agent AI Provable and scalable algorithms for real-world applications His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing spectral representations and provable guarantees in complex systems. Key Article Trends: His recent work emphasizes scalable spectral methods for multi-agent systems, diffusion policies, and representation-based techniques in reinforcement learning. He also explores LLM alignment and sim-to-real transfer learning. Awards: AISTATS Best Paper Award (2016) NeurIPS Workshop Best Paper (2017) Ross Fellowship (2011–2012) Advising & Grants: Supervises 6 current Ph.D. and M.S. students. Active in organizing workshops on reinforcement learning and serves as an Area Chair for top conferences. Labs & Software: Leads development of Representation-based Reinforcement Learning and Repr-Control toolboxes for nonlinear control and stochastic systems.

Jiatao GuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Generative Models
• 3D Generation
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Jiatao Gu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) at the University of Pennsylvania, with a part-time role as Staff Research Scientist at Apple (MLR). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Hong Kong (2018) and a B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from Tsinghua University (2014). His research focuses on generative machine learning and AI agent interaction with the physical world, emphasizing multi-modal systems spanning language, images, videos, and 3D. Key themes include efficient modeling , flexible architecture design , and scalable decision-making frameworks . 2025: ICLR paper on DART framework 2024: TMLR work on GFlowNet alignment 2023: NeurIPS research on diffusion stability 2022: ACL papers on speech translation Recent publications explore diffusion models for text-to-image synthesis, 3D reconstruction, and efficient sampling techniques. His work addresses fundamental challenges in attention mechanisms, entropy collapse, and multi-stage distillation while advancing non-autoregressive translation and vision-language reasoning . Prospective students can apply through his recruitment process at UPenn. Prior affiliations include Meta AI (FAIR Labs) and academic collaborations with institutions like New York University's CILVR Lab.

Alessio LomuscioView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning Verification
• Neural Network Verification
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Alessio Lomuscio is a Professor of Safe Artificial Intelligence at Imperial College London, holding the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies and recognized as an ACM Distinguished Member. He leads the Safe AI Lab, which focuses on developing methods and tools for the verification of AI systems to ensure their safe and secure deployment in applications of societal importance. His research spans verification and robust learning for neural networks and decision trees, robust machine learning in aviation and finance, monitoring of machine learning systems, assurance for autonomous systems and AI, and verification and validation of neuro-symbolic systems. Lomuscio has made significant contributions to formal verification methods for AI systems, particularly in the context of safety-critical applications. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on neural network verification techniques, with applications across multiple domains including finance, aviation, and autonomous systems. His work bridges theoretical advances in formal methods with practical applications in real-world AI systems, addressing critical challenges in AI safety and trustworthiness. Scientific Awards: Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies ACM Distinguished Member Lomuscio has served in numerous leadership roles, including as Co-Director (2023-present) and Deputy Director (2019-2023) of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe and Trusted Artificial Intelligence. He has also held positions as Director of Strategy and Planning (2017-2020), Member of Management Committee (2013-2020), and Deputy Head of Department (2016-2017). His editorial service includes roles as Associate Editor for Artificial Intelligence Journal and Editorial Board Member for Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Journal of Autonomous Agents and Multi-agent Systems. His research group actively mentors students and researchers, with current openings for PhD and postdoctoral positions focused on AI verification and safety. Lomuscio's work has established him as a leading figure in the field of safe and verifiable AI systems, with significant contributions to both theoretical foundations and practical applications.

Florentina BuneaView profile

Professor

• Statistical machine learning theory
• High-dimensional statistical inference
• Optimal transport
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Florentina Bunea is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Cornell University’s Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, and an active member of the Graduate Fields of Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Computer Science. She also serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Council of her college, championing workforce diversity in data-science disciplines. Education & Institutional Roles Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Cornell University Member, Graduate Fields of Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science Member, Diversity and Inclusion Council, Bowers College of Computing and Information Science Research Interests Professor Bunea’s research lies at the intersection of statistical machine-learning theory and high-dimensional inference. She develops rigorous methodology supported by sharp theoretical guarantees to tackle core problems in modern data science. Recent themes include: Soft-max mixtures for understanding large-language-model/AI algorithms Optimal transport for high-dimensional mixture distributions Wasserstein-distance inference for sparse mixing measures in topic models Latent-space clustering and cluster-based inference in high dimensions Network modeling and hidden-structure inference Applications spanning genetics, systems immunology, neuroscience, sociology, and economics Research Funding & Awards Her work is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF-DMS). She is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and a recipient of the IMS Medallion Award. Editorial & Service Contributions Associate Editor: Annals of Statistics, Bernoulli, JASA, JRSS-B, EJS, Annals of Applied Statistics Co-Editor: Chapman & Hall/CRC Statistics and Applied Probability Monograph Series Advising & Collaboration Professor Bunea has mentored numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, including Xin Bing, Shuyu Liu, Seth Strimas-Mackey, and Yang Ning, among others. Collaborative projects extend across Cornell and external institutions, producing widely-used software packages and high-impact publications. Contact Office: 1184 Comstock Hall, Cornell University Email: fb238@cornell.edu Phone: (607) 255-8449

Alexis BattleView profile

Associate Professor

• Genomics
• Machine Learning
• Computational Biology
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Alexis Battle is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University with appointments in Biomedical Engineering , Computer Science , and Genetic Medicine (secondary). She directs the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare and serves as Deputy Director of the Data Science and AI Institute . Educated at Stanford University (PhD in Computer Science, 2013), Battle transitioned to academia after leadership roles at Google. Research Focus: Battle’s work bridges genomics and machine learning , emphasizing the impact of genetic variation on human health. Her lab develops tools like Watershed to predict functional effects of rare variants, aiming to enhance rare disease diagnosis. Key themes include non-coding DNA analysis , personalized genomics , and systems biology , with applications in cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders . Publications & Awards: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature , Science , and Genome Biology , with recent emphasis on single-cell transcriptomics , multiomics integration , and telomere biology . Recipient of the President’s Frontier Award (2022), Microsoft Investigator Fellowship (2019), and Searle Scholar (2016). Scientific Awards: 2022 President’s Frontier Award 2019 Microsoft Investigator Fellowship 2019 Johns Hopkins Discovery Award 2017 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award 2016 Searle Scholar Advising & Funding: Mentors 11 PhD students, 3 undergraduates, and postdoctoral fellows. Her research is funded by NIH, Searle Scholars, and institutional grants. The Battle Lab collaborates on projects like the GTEx Consortium , focusing on gene regulation and clinical genomics .

Martin T. WellsView profile

Professor

• Applied Statistics
• Theoretical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
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Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.

Andrew PostlewaiteView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Social Norms
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Andrew Postlewaite is the Harry P. Kamen Professor of Economics and Professor of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. He holds dual roles in the Department of Economics and the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics. As a distinguished academic, he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and serves as a director at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Additionally, he is the founding editor of the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics and a research associate at Penn's Population Studies Center and Institute for Law and Economics. Postlewaite's research focuses on game theory, behavioral economics, and social norms, with contributions to mechanism design, repeated games, and intergenerational transmission of preferences. His work bridges theoretical foundations with applied economic analysis, particularly in areas like consumer behavior, decision-making, and institutional design. He has held visiting positions at institutions including Caltech, Harvard, and Stanford, reflecting his academic prominence. His scholarly contributions include pioneering studies on future-oriented decision-making, interdependent valuations in markets, and equilibrium concepts in repeated games. Recent publications explore topics such as the impact of local media accessibility in the digital age and the welfare implications of consumption fluctuations. His editorial leadership at journals like Econometrica and International Economic Review underscores his influence in shaping economic discourse. Awarded prestigious fellowships and editorial roles, Postlewaite's career exemplifies a blend of rigorous theoretical research and practical applications in economics. His current research trends emphasize behavioral insights and the methodological underpinnings of economic models, reflecting a commitment to advancing both theory and real-world relevance.

Ji ZhuView profile

Professor

• Statistical Machine Learning
• Statistical Network Analysis
• Health Sciences
• +3 more

Ji Zhu is the Susan A. Murphy Collegiate Professor of Statistics at the University of Michigan, Department of Statistics. He holds affiliations with the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) and the Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP). His research focuses on statistical machine learning, network analysis, and health science applications. Education: B.Sc. in Physics (Peking University, 1996), M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Statistics (Stanford University, 2000 and 2003). Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2008), Fellowships from the ASA (2013) and IMS (2015), and recognition as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2014–2020). Research interests span statistical methodologies for networks, survival analysis, and high-dimensional data. He co-authored influential papers on community detection, network cross-validation, and latent space models. Current editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Applied Statistics and Action Editor for the Journal of Machine Learning Research. Advising: Supervised over 50 students and postdocs, many now in academia and industry. Notable former advisees include Tianxi Li (University of Minnesota), Yuan Zhang (Ohio State University), and Weijing Tang (Carnegie Mellon University). Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary projects at MIDAS and MiCHAMP, focusing on healthcare analytics and predictive modeling for diseases like hepatitis and cardiovascular outcomes.

Erik B. SudderthView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Statistical Inference
• +3 more

Erik B. Sudderth is a Professor of Computer Science and Statistics and Chancellor's Fellow at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He leads the Learning, Inference, & Vision Group and directs multiple research centers, including the UCI Center for Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems and the HPI Research Center in Machine Learning and Data Science. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Brown University. Education: B.S. (summa cum laude) in Electrical Engineering from UC San Diego (1999), M.S. and Ph.D. in EECS from MIT (2002, 2006). His research focuses on statistical methods for scalable machine learning, Bayesian nonparametrics, probabilistic graphical models, and applications in computer vision, AI, and environmental science. Key areas include nonparametric clustering, deep generative models, and particle-based inference algorithms. Research interests span diverse topics: advancing Bayesian nonparametric models for medical time series, scalable variational inference, and AI ethics. Notable contributions include the NET-VISA seismic monitoring system (ISBA Mitchell Prize, 2014), the BNPy toolbox (NSF CAREER Award), and work on diverse particle max-product algorithms for continuous inference. Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award, ISBA Mitchell Prize, and recognition as one of "AI's 10 to Watch" (IEEE). He has served as editor for top journals (JMLR, IEEE PAMI) and conference chairs (NeurIPS, CVPR). His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in robotics, climate science, and healthcare. Labs/Teams: UCI Learning, Inference, & Vision Group; UCI Center for Machine Learning; CREATE Technology Center. Grants include NSF funding for visually impaired collaboration tools and soil biogeochemical modeling.

David W. JacobsView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Object Recognition
• +11 more

David W. Jacobs is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with a joint appointment at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). He also served as the interim Director of the University of Maryland Center for Machine Learning starting in 2018. University: University of Maryland School: College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Professor Education: He received his B.A. from Yale University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT. Research Interests: His research primarily focuses on computer vision and machine learning, particularly visual object recognition, lighting variation modeling, 3D reconstruction, perceptual organization, motion understanding, and the integration of vision with graphics and human-computer interaction. A major applied contribution is the development of Leafsnap , an electronic field guide app for plant identification, which has been downloaded over 1.5 million times and used in biodiversity and educational contexts. Publication Trends: His recent scholarly output centers on deep learning, convolutional networks, residual architectures, generative models (especially GANs), and interpretability. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in vision and AI. Scientific Awards: Honorable Mention, Best Paper Award, CVPR 2000 Best Student Paper Award, UIST 2003 Best Paper Award, Eurographics 2016 2011 Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Pioneer Award for Leafsnap Teaching and Advising: He has taught advanced courses such as CMSC 422 (Introduction to Machine Learning) and CMSC 828L (Deep Learning). He mentors students through course projects and research, though specific advisees are not listed. He has collaborated with institutions like Columbia University and the Smithsonian on impactful interdisciplinary projects. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with UMIACS and leads research efforts in vision and learning, contributing to the University of Maryland Center for Machine Learning. His team has developed several mobile applications including Leafsnap, Birdsnap, and Dogsnap, demonstrating a strong focus on real-world deployment of vision technology.

Anna GottardView profile

Associate Professor

• Multivariate Statistical Models
• Graphical Models
• Statistical Machine Learning
• +5 more

Anna Gottard is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Florence, where she leads the Department of Statistics, Computer Science, and Applications. She directs the Florence Center for Data Science (FDS) and participates in the Technical Scientific Committee of the Tuscan Center for Big Data, Data Science, and AI (CBDAI). Her research focuses on multivariate statistical models, particularly graphical models, and extends to statistical machine learning, fair models, and directional data analysis. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (JRSSA) and Statistical Methods & Applications (SMA). Her recent work includes Bayesian approaches for mixed graphical models, uncertainty-aware classification trees, and methodological advancements in latent uncertainty models. Her contributions span theoretical developments and applied research in interdisciplinary areas like biostatistics and sustainability. Her research interests emphasize bridging statistical theory with practical applications, including fairness in machine learning, interpretable models, and tree-based methodologies. She has actively contributed to open-source software, notably the Mix3Trees R package for mixed-effect tree models. Her work addresses challenges in variable selection, graphical model inference, and ethical AI practices. Current projects explore Bayesian frameworks for complex data structures and methodological improvements in graphical model interpretability. Anna has advised on interdisciplinary collaborations, such as studies on GDPR compliance in biobanking and epidemiological modeling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Tuscany. She collaborates with institutions like the CBDAI to advance data science applications in regional policy and healthcare. Her research trajectory reflects a commitment to both foundational statistical theory and real-world problem-solving across diverse domains.

Steve MussmannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data-centric machine learning
• Active learning
• Experimental design
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Steve Mussmann serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he joined in Fall 2024. His research centers on data-centric machine learning, with emphasis on active labeling, data selection, and adaptive experimental design methodologies. He maintains active collaborations through Georgia Tech's Foundations of AI (FoAI) and ML@GT research groups. Mussmann earned his PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2021 under Percy Liang's supervision, following a BS in Math, Statistics, and Computer Science from Purdue University in 2015. His professional trajectory includes a machine learning researcher role at Coactive AI and an IFDS postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington's Paul Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. His research program investigates theoretical and practical aspects of data efficiency in machine learning systems, particularly focusing on active learning frameworks, statistical properties of data algorithms under concept drift, and task specification via prompts or demonstrations. Current projects address challenges in label-efficient training of large language models and multimodal dataset development. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing data-centric methodologies, with increasing emphasis on large-scale applications like multimodal datasets and language model fine-tuning. His work bridges theoretical guarantees in experimental design with practical frameworks like LabelBench for benchmarking label efficiency. Mussmann has received recognition through the IFDS postdoctoral fellowship. His contributions to the field include foundational work on active learning theory and data selection algorithms. IFDS postdoctoral fellow He currently advises five graduate students including PhD candidates Kangping Hu (CS) and Hangyu Zhou (ML), alongside MS students Kabir Kang and Kalp Vyas, and undergraduate Saloni Bedi. Former advisee Wei-Liang (Edison) Liao completed BS research under his supervision. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses CS 7545 (Machine Learning Theory) and CS 8803-DML (Data-centric Machine Learning). Mussmann operates within Georgia Tech's Foundations of AI initiative and ML@GT collective, which provide infrastructure for large-scale data-centric research. His lab develops open-source tools like LabelBench for reproducible evaluation of data selection techniques, with ongoing projects exploring video data exploration systems and adaptive finetuning frameworks for foundation models.