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• High-dimensional probability
• Randomized algorithms
• Numerical linear algebra
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Elizaveta Rebrova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) at Princeton University. She is also associated with the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics (PACM) and the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML). Education: Specialist degree from Moscow State University (2012), PhD in Mathematics from University of Michigan (2018 under Roman Vershynin) Prior Appointments: Postdoctoral Scholar at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2021), Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCLA Mathematics Department (2018-2021) Her research focuses on randomized numerical linear algebra , mathematics of data science , and high-dimensional probability . Key interests include developing algorithms for large-scale data with non-trivial structure, robust and interpretable learning, and stochastic optimization. Her recent work analyzes algorithmic convergence in structured settings, tensor-based data compression, and nonnegative matrix/tensor factorization under constraints. Recent publications span topics in randomized NLA , robust solvers , tensor methods , and nonnegative matrix factorization . Notable trends include improving convergence rates for iterative methods, handling adversarial noise in linear systems, and leveraging tensor structures for efficient data recovery. She supervises Ph.D. students including Jackie Lok, Shambhavi Suryanarayanan, and Sofiia Shvaiko. Her teaching at Princeton covers graduate probability theory (ORF526), convex optimization (ORF523), and network science (ORF387), with prior teaching roles at UCLA and University of Michigan.

HanQin CaiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mathematical Optimization
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
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Dr. HanQin Cai is the Paul N. Somerville Endowed Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Central Florida (UCF), also serving as Director of the Data Science Lab. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on theoretical and algorithmic foundations of mathematical optimization, data science, and machine learning, with emphasis on non-convex algorithms, adversarial attacks, signal/image processing, and deep learning integration. He has secured NSF grants totaling over $2.6M, including a $121K single-PI grant and a $2.49M co-PI grant. His work has been recognized with the UCF OSCaR Award (2025) and IEEE Senior Member status (2024). Education: PhD in Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences from University of Iowa (2018), with M.S. in Mathematics (2014) and M.C.S. in Computer Science (2017). Previously served as a Postdoc at UCLA Mathematics Department under Dr. Wotao Yin. Research highlights include: query-efficient zeroth-order optimization, robust signal processing with corrupted data, adversarial attacks on neural networks, and tensor-based methods for high-dimensional data analysis. His recent publications explore advanced techniques in matrix recovery, tensor decompositions, and explainable AI. Grants & Awards: NSF DMS-2304489 (2022–2025), NSF DUE-2321986 (2024–2029), UCF OSCaR Award, IEEE Senior Membership. Labs & Teams: Directs UCF's Data Science Lab, collaborates across disciplines in statistics, computer science, and engineering.

Alex GittensView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Computational Linear Algebra
• Randomized Numerical Linear Algebra
• +3 more

Alex Gittens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), joined in 2017. His research focuses on algorithmic trade-offs between computational efficiency and accuracy in large-scale linear algebra and machine learning contexts. He has expertise in kernel methods, randomized numerical linear algebra, and low-rank approximation techniques. Education: PhD in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Caltech (2013) Industry Postdoc at eBay Research Labs (2013-2015) Postdoctoral Scholar at International Institute of Computer Science (2015-2016) His research explores scalable machine learning algorithms, nonlinear and multilinear sketching applications, and sampling for low-rank tensor/matrix approximation. Current technical interests include attention mechanisms for knowledge graph completion, federated learning trade-offs, and causal inference in adversarial settings. Recent publication trends show active contributions in federated learning (privacy-fairness optimization), causal information extraction (financial text analysis), and adversarial machine learning (robustness-security trade-offs). His work emphasizes trustworthy ML systems and computational efficiency in high-dimensional data processing. Teaching includes foundational discrete mathematics (CSCI 2200) and advanced machine learning courses (CSCI 6968/4968). He offers advising through Slack channels and via email, focusing on course selection, research opportunities, and graduate school preparation.

Alex TownsendView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
• Scientific Computing
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Alex Townsend is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds the Stephen H. Weiss Junior Fellowship and has been recognized for both research and teaching excellence. His research focuses on numerical analysis, scientific computing, and theoretical aspects of deep learning, with contributions to spectral methods, low-rank techniques, and computational algebraic geometry. Education: Townsend earned a DPhil (PhD) in Mathematics from the University of Oxford in 2014. Research Interests: Townsend's work spans several areas: novel spectral methods for differential equations, low-rank matrix and tensor techniques, theoretical foundations of deep learning, and computational algebraic geometry. His research emphasizes developing fast, accurate, and robust numerical algorithms with applications in science and engineering. Teaching & Mentoring: Townsend is a dedicated educator, having taught courses at MIT and Cornell on topics ranging from linear algebra and numerical analysis to advanced graduate-level subjects like kernel-based learning and top-ten algorithms of the 20th century. He has mentored numerous PhD students and postdocs, many of whom now hold academic and industry positions. Awards & Honors: 2022 Stephen H. Weiss Teaching Award 2022 Simons Fellowship in Mathematics 2018 SIAG/LA Early Career Prize 2015 Leslie Fox Prize in Numerical Analysis Grants & Funding: Townsend has secured significant funding, including an NSF CAREER grant (2021), to support his work on operator learning and spectral methods. Labs & Collaborations: While not tied to a specific lab, his research frequently intersects with computational mathematics and machine learning communities. He collaborates widely, contributing to open-source tools like Chebfun and Diskfun.

Rong ChenView profile

Professor

• Nonlinear Time Series Analysis
• Multivariate Time Series
• Monte Carlo Methods
• +5 more

Rong Chen is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at Rutgers University, within the School of Arts and Sciences. With a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, Professor Chen has established himself as a leading researcher in statistical time series analysis, Monte Carlo methods, and their applications across various fields. Professor Chen's research focuses on: Nonlinear and Multivariate Time Series Analysis Monte Carlo Methods, Statistical Computing and Bayesian Analysis Statistical Applications in Science, Engineering and Business His research trajectory has evolved significantly over the years, beginning with foundational work on nonlinear time series and moving toward more complex high-dimensional tensor time series analysis. Recent publications show a strong emphasis on matrix and tensor factor models for high-dimensional time series, reflecting the growing importance of analyzing complex structured data in modern applications. His work bridges theoretical statistical innovation with practical problem-solving across finance, engineering, and computational biology. Professor Chen has been recognized for his contributions to the field with prestigious fellowships: ASA Fellow (American Statistical Association) IMS Fellow (Institute of Mathematical Statistics) As Chair of the Department of Statistics, Professor Chen oversees academic programs including the Master in Financial Statistics and Risk Management (FSRM) and the Master in Data Science (Statistics Track) programs. His leadership extends to guiding research directions in the department and fostering collaborations across disciplines. Professor Chen has secured numerous research grants supporting work in time series analysis, statistical computing, and applications in finance, engineering, and bioinformatics. Professor Chen's research group maintains active collaborations with researchers in finance, engineering, and computational biology, applying statistical innovations to real-world problems including financial time series analysis, protein folding studies, HIV infection dynamics modeling, wind power forecasting, and nuclear material detection systems.

• Riemannian Optimization
• Matrix Manifolds
• Low-Rank Matrix Completion
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Pierre-Antoine Absil is a Full Professor at the Louvain Polytechnic School (EPL) , part of the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) , affiliated with the Mathematical Engineering Center (INMA) and the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics (ICTEAM) . His research spans Riemannian optimization , matrix manifolds , and low-rank approximation with applications in astronomical imaging , signal processing , and environmental data imputation . His work emphasizes Riemannian optimization algorithms matrix and tensor completion geometric data analysis applications in astrophysics and bioinformatics Recent publications focus on Stiefel and Grassmann manifolds , variable projection methods , and exoplanet detection via alternating minimization . While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his collaborations with institutions like IEEE and Springer highlight his impact in computational mathematics and engineering. He has supervised researchers such as Simon Vary , Guillaume Olikier , and Valentin Christiaens through projects in direct imaging , economic dispatch , and graph-based data processing . His laboratory, INMA , drives methodological advances in manifold-valued data analysis and nonlinear optimization .

Akshay KrishnamurthyView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• Reinforcement Learning
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Akshay Krishnamurthy is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Senior Principal Research Manager at Microsoft Research NYC. His research focuses on machine learning and statistics, particularly interactive learning frameworks, reinforcement learning, and generative AI. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.Sc. from UC Berkeley. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (2015) B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley (2010) Research Interests: His work emphasizes feedback-driven data collection in machine learning, including contextual bandits, reinforcement learning, and their applications to language models and generative AI. Recent focus areas include sample-efficient exploration and decision-making under limited feedback. Awards: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2010) Best Student Paper Award at Asilomar Conference (2013) Grants & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including organizing workshops on foundations of post-training in generative AI. His research bridges theoretical guarantees with practical applications in reinforcement learning and decision-making systems. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at Microsoft on generative AI, reinforcement learning, and scalable machine learning systems.

Dogyoon SongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Optimization
• Machine learning theory
• High-dimensional statistics
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Dogyoon Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis. His work bridges theoretical and applied domains in data science, with a focus on optimization, machine learning theory, and high-dimensional statistics. He also explores causal inference, contributing to foundational and algorithmic advancements in modern statistical learning. Research Interests: Optimization, Machine learning theory, High-dimensional statistics, Causal inference Publication Trends reveal expertise in high-dimensional inference, matrix estimation methods, and theoretical analysis of machine learning algorithms. His work spans temporal graph analysis, diffusion models, and robustness in learning systems, with applications to statistical modeling and optimization challenges.

Daniel KressnerView profile

Professor

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• High-Performance Computing
• Matrix Equations
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Prof. Daniel Kressner is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding positions in the School of Basic Sciences (SB), Mathematics Institute (MATH), and the Numerical Algorithms and High-Performance Computing (ANCHP) group. He also leads the SMA-ENS unit within the SB-SMA division. His research focuses on numerical linear algebra, high-performance computing, and tensor approximation methods, with applications in scientific computing and data science. Education details are not explicitly listed, but his career at EPFL includes leadership in key research groups and doctoral programs. He supervises multiple doctoral students, including Alice Cortinovis, Peter Effenberger, and others. Research interests emphasize low-rank methods, matrix equations, and efficient algorithms for large-scale problems. Recent work includes advancements in randomized algorithms, tensor networks, and preconditioning techniques for eigenvalue problems. His publications span high-impact journals like Siam Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications and Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications, addressing topics such as compressed sensing, multigrid methods, and distributed signal processing. Prof. Kressner advises doctoral candidates and contributes to the Program doctoral Mathématiques (EDMA-GE) committee. His lab, ANCHP, develops software tools for hierarchical matrices and tensor computations, such as the hm-toolbox for HODLR and HSS matrices.

Lars GrasedyckView profile

Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Hierarchical Matrices
• Tensor Approximation
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Lars Grasedyck is a Professor of Numerical Analysis at RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on hierarchical matrices, tensor approximation, and numerical methods for partial differential equations and matrix equations. He has contributed to applications in biomedical engineering, particularly EEG/MEG inverse problems, and is involved in software development (HLIB, HLIB-pro). Education: Diploma and Ph.D. in Mathematics at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (1998, 2001), Postdoctoral work at Max Planck Institute, Leipzig (2002-2010). Research: Specializes in high-dimensional numerical methods, low-rank matrices, and tensors with applications in PDEs, uncertainty quantification, and biomedical modeling. Projects: Leads DFG-funded initiatives on adaptive tensor networks for parametric PDEs and tumor progression modeling. Advising: Supervises doctoral students including Thong Le, Maren Klever, and Dieter Moser. Software: Developed HLib and HLib-pro for hierarchical matrix computations. Conferences: Active in GAMM Fachausschuss Numerische Analysis, organizing workshops and symposia globally.

Aravindan VijayaraghavanView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Machine Learning Theory
• Data Science
• +7 more

Aravindan Vijayaraghavan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Northwestern University (affiliated with McCormick School of Engineering). He also holds courtesy appointments in the Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS) department. Research interests include theoretical computer science , machine learning algorithms , quantum information , and combinatorial optimization under non-worst-case paradigms. He leads IDEAL (Institute for Data, Economics, Algorithms and Learning) as Site Director at Northwestern and former Institute Director (2023-24). Academic Background : PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University (advisor: Moses Charikar ) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology Madras Postdoctoral work at Courant Institute (NYU) and Carnegie Mellon University via Simons Collaboration grants Research Contributions : Developed smoothed analysis frameworks for random matrices with dependent entries Created sum-of-squares certificates for anti-concentration beyond Gaussian distributions Advanced quantum entanglement certification algorithms for subspaces Improved weak-to-strong generalization theory with data distribution expansion properties Designed error-tolerant e-discovery protocols for legal document classification Scientific Recognition : NSF CAREER Award NSF AITF Award (CCF-1637585, CCF-2154100) Google Research Scholar Program grant Amazon Research Awards program support Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship Academic Leadership : General Chair for FOCS 2024 Co-organizer of Junior Theory Workshop and Northwestern QTW series Active in program committees for COLT , ICML , NeurIPS , and STOC conferences Teaching Portfolio : CS262: Mathematical Foundations of CS (Continuous Mathematics for Computer Science) CS212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (multiple offerings since 2015) CS496: Graduate Algorithms (since 2016) CS396/496: Quantum Computation & Information (co-taught with S. Rao) CS497: Machine Learning Theory (Spring 2025 offering)

Petros DellaportasView profile

Professor

• Bayesian Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Financial Econometrics
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Petros Dellaportas holds dual appointments as a Professor of Statistical Science at University College London (UCL) and a Professor of Statistics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). His research focuses on Bayesian statistics, machine learning, financial econometrics, and dynamic pricing. He leads projects on topics such as Poisson processes for cybersecurity, reservoir computing for macroeconomic forecasting, and probabilistic fault detection in wind parks. His recent publications emphasize advancements in Bayesian methods, variational autoencoders, and spatio-temporal point processes. Dellaportas has supervised over 20 PhD students, contributing to areas like stochastic volatility models and inverse reinforcement learning. He co-founded Thales and Friends, an organization bridging mathematics and cultural activities, and organizes the Greek Stochastics workshop series on topics ranging from causal learning to computational statistics. Key projects include anomaly detection in VAT networks and scalable Gaussian process models. His work often integrates statistical theory with applications in finance, sports analytics, and environmental science. Dellaportas maintains active collaborations with institutions globally, advancing interdisciplinary research and methodological innovations in statistical science.

Abdelhak M. ZoubirView profile

Professor

• Statistical Signal Processing
• Cooperative Sensor Communications
• Radar Imaging
• +5 more

Abdelhak M. Zoubir is a Professor of Signal Processing and Head of the Signal Processing Group at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (2012–2014 and 2020–2022), and President of the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP, 2017–2018). His research focuses on statistical signal processing with applications in radar imaging, biomedical engineering, and automotive systems. Zoubir has authored over 500 publications and is a Fellow of IEEE and EURASIP. He currently leads projects on radar communication integration, robust signal processing algorithms, and radiation-hardened sensor development. Education: Dipl.-Ing. (BSc/MSc) from Fachhochschule Niederrhein and Ruhr-Universität Bochum, followed by a Dr.-Ing. (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1992). Research Interests: Bootstrap techniques, robust detection/estimation, cooperative sensor networks, radar for landmine detection, and automotive safety systems. He has pioneered methods in robust statistical signal processing, including low-rank matrix completion and sparsity-aware algorithms. Recognition: Recipient of the IEEE Meritorious Service Award (2018), IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Best Paper Award (2017), and the M. Barry Carlton Award (2014). He has been a keynote speaker at major conferences such as ICASSP and EUSIPCO, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Signal Processing Magazine (2012–2014). Current Projects: Focus on automotive radar signal processing, radiation-hardened sensors (MALTA), and distributed learning robustness. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in defense, healthcare, and automotive industries.

Ren WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• High-Dimensional Data Analysis
• Bio-Inspired Machine Learning
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Ren Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology. He joined the university in 2022 after a postdoctoral fellowship and lecturing role at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on trustworthy machine learning, adversarial robustness, and applications in power systems and healthcare. He holds a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and degrees from Tsinghua University. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2020 M.S. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Tsinghua University, 2016 B.S. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Tsinghua University, 2013 Research Interests: His work emphasizes enhancing machine learning trustworthiness through robustness, privacy, and interpretability. Key projects include immune-inspired adversarial defense systems, quantum-resistant machine learning, and applications in smart grids and bioinformatics. Current trends in his publications address backdoor detection, continual learning, and federated learning security. Grants & Awards: NSF FMitF Award (2023): Verified Robustness in Power System-Informed Neural Networks ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2023) NSF CRII Award (2023): Immune-Inspired Learning Foundations DOE Midwest Center for Microgrid Cybersecurity (2025) Advising & Labs: Leads the Trustworthy and Intelligent Machine Learning (TIML) Lab, mentoring over 20 graduate students and visiting researchers. Current projects span adversarial ML, graph learning, and healthcare model purification. The lab collaborates with institutions like Northwestern University and Oak Ridge National Lab. Recent Activities: Organized workshops on Generative AI interpretability (2024), Midwest Machine Learning Symposium (2025), and served on editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing and Electronics .

Mark IwenView profile

Professor

• Computational Harmonic Analysis
• Mathematical Data Science
• Signal Processing
• +12 more

Mark Iwen is a Full Professor with a dual appointment in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE) at Michigan State University. His research bridges theoretical mathematics and computational science, focusing on high-dimensional data analysis, signal processing, and numerical algorithms. Research Interests: His work centers on computational harmonic analysis, mathematical data science, and algorithms for large-scale data. Key areas include sparse spectral methods, phase retrieval, tensor decomposition, compressive sensing, sublinear-time algorithms, and Johnson-Lindenstrauss embeddings. He develops provably accurate and efficient algorithms for problems in high dimensions, such as solving PDEs, function approximation, and manifold learning. Publications and Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize sparse and low-rank tensor methods, phase retrieval, and high-dimensional PDE solvers. There is a strong focus on algorithmic efficiency, provable guarantees, and applications in imaging and data science. Many works involve collaborative efforts and include open-source code. Scientific Awards: Scholarship established in honor of Benjamin (Ben) Segal, reflecting his mentorship and academic impact Advising and Grants: He advises numerous students, including undergraduates and graduate researchers, many of whom are co-authors on publications and code repositories. While specific grants are not listed, his sustained research output and collaborative projects suggest active funding. He co-founded the One World MINDS Seminar, demonstrating leadership in the academic community. Labs and Teams: He leads a research group focused on algorithm development for high-dimensional problems, with strong ties to computational mathematics and data science. His team develops and shares code for sparse FFTs, phase retrieval, tensor methods, and PDE solvers, indicating a collaborative and open research culture.