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Maia AngelovaView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Data-Driven Models
• Machine Learning
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Professor Maia Angelova is a leading academic in data science and mathematical physics at Aston University's Aston Digital Futures Institute (ADFI) and College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary AI applications in healthcare, including precision medicine, chronic disease modeling, and athlete performance analytics. She previously held roles as Professor of Data Analytics at Deakin University (2017–2023) and Professor of Mathematical Physics at Northumbria University (1997–2016), with early experience as a College Lecturer at Oxford University (1991–1996). Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Physics from Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'. Research interests span AI-driven healthcare solutions, dynamical systems modeling, and sports performance analysis. Her work addresses sleep disorders, diabetes management, chronic pain, and athlete performance using advanced machine learning and data analytics. She has secured over £5M in research funding and supervised over 30 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Awards include Fellowship of The Institute of Physics. Professional memberships include The London Mathematical Society, Australian Mathematical Society, and Complex Systems Society. Key achievements include founding the Data to Intelligence research centre (2018–2020) and leading large-scale interdisciplinary projects. Current initiatives focus on precision healthcare through AI integration in clinical decision-making systems.

Smita GhoshView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Network Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Algorithm Design
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Smita Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on social network analysis, algorithms for information diffusion, and applications in cybersecurity, disaster management, and machine learning. She holds a B.Tech. from the West Bengal University of Technology, India, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Dallas. Her work addresses challenges in rumor containment, clickbait detection, and optimizing network models for social media content analysis. Recent publications include studies on hypergraph-based solutions for rumor blocking and stochastic models for emergency response in social networks. She also explores cross-modal topic modeling for enhancing content detection algorithms. Notable contributions include developing data-driven strategies for identifying hate speech spreaders and improving wildfire severity predictions using environmental features. Her research bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications in public health, education, and disaster management. Her academic contributions include organizing conference proceedings like the 18th International Conference on Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management (AAIM 2024). She actively contributes to educational initiatives such as the Classroute project, creating multilingual educational content for Punjabi and Urdu speakers.

LING Chun KaiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Decision Making & Planning
• Machine Learning
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LING Chun Kai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), School of Computing. His research focuses on multiagent systems, computational game theory, and machine learning applications in adversarial real-world domains like cybersecurity and logistics. Educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (2017-2023) from Carnegie Mellon University and a First Class BEng in Computer Engineering (2015) from NUS. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University. Current research interests span computational game theory, machine learning for multi-agent systems, equilibrium characterization in imperfect information settings, and applications in network security, logistics, and recreational games. Key methodological contributions include scalable algorithms for game solving, differentiable game solvers, and copula-based statistical modeling. Recent publications focus on attacker-defender graph games, language negotiation agents, and modeling games with incomplete information. Collaborations include researchers from Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon, and institutions working on GameSec, AAAI, Neurips, and ICML venues. Scientific Awards: IJCAI 2018 Distinguished Paper Award GameSec 2023 Best Paper Award GameSec 2024 Best Paper Award Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent Scheme (2024) Teaching includes courses on AI Planning and Decision Making (CS4246, CS5446) and Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence (CS6208).

• Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
• Adversarial Robustness
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Mathias Lécuyer is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC) , part of the Faculty of Science . His research focuses on trustworthy AI systems, with emphasis on privacy (differential privacy), adversarial robustness, and causal machine learning. He leads the Systopia Lab and collaborates with groups such as UBC S&P, TrustML, and CAIDA. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University (2019), MSc from Columbia University (2013) and École Polytechnique (2011). Research Interests: Ensuring rigorous guarantees for AI systems via differential privacy, robustness against adversarial attacks, and causal inference. His work spans theoretical foundations and practical implementations in areas like privacy-preserving systems, federated learning, and transparent machine learning. Awards: SOSP Distinguished Artifact Honorable Mention (2024), Google Research Award (2022), Bourse Carnot Fellowship (2011), and UBC’s top teaching evaluations (2021). Advising & Service: Supervised over 20 students (PhD, MSc, undergrad) across privacy and machine learning topics. Serves on PCs for top conferences (OSDI, S&P, NeurIPS) and organizes workshops like TrustML @ UBC. Actively mentors high school students in ML research through outreach programs. Labs/Teams: Leads the Systopia Lab at UBC, focusing on AI safety and privacy. Collaborates with MSR, Google, and industry partners on practical system implementations.

Xiaolei FangView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Learning
• Deep Learning
• Federated Learning
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Xiaolei Fang is Associate Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University. His research develops advanced statistical learning, deep learning, and optimization methods for industrial applications involving high-dimensional data, with particular focus on condition monitoring, failure prognostics, and system performance optimization. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and MS in Statistics from Georgia Tech. Professor Fang's research integrates machine learning with industrial engineering to solve complex problems in predictive maintenance, quality control, and energy systems. His methodological innovations include federated learning approaches for privacy-preserving prognostics, distributionally robust machine learning models, and tensor-based statistical methods for manufacturing quality diagnostics. He has received multiple prestigious awards including the ISE Outstanding Research Award (2024), Sigma Xi Best PhD Thesis Award (2019), and SAS Data Mining Best Paper Award (2016). His research has been funded by NSF, Cisco Systems, and the US Department of Energy. Professor Fang teaches courses in Quality Design & Control, Statistical Models for Systems Analytics, High-Dimensional Data Analytics, and Optimization Models. He has supervised 9 PhD students to completion and currently advises 7 graduate students working on projects spanning federated learning for prognostics, tensor-based quality control, and machine learning applications in manufacturing and energy systems.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Cavitation
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Professor Manolis Gavaises is a leading academic in the field of mechanical engineering and computational fluid dynamics at City St George's, University of London, where he holds the position of Professor in the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. He earned his PhD from Imperial College London and has been a faculty member since 2001, progressing to full Professor in 2009. His research is centered on advanced modeling of multi-phase flows, cavitation, and fuel injection systems, with extensive collaborations across Europe and industry partners such as Delphi, Caterpillar, and BP. Education: DIC, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Imperial College London, 1997 PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Imperial College London, 1997 Diploma (5 years), Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 1992 His research interests span computational fluid dynamics, cavitation, fuel injection, atomization, high-pressure and supercritical flows, and alternative fuels . He has developed advanced numerical models and experimental techniques, including X-ray phase contrast imaging and high-pressure test rigs. His work integrates fundamental DNS and LES simulations with industrial applications in automotive, marine, aerospace, and medical devices such as heart valves. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward real-fluid thermodynamic modeling (e.g., PC-SAFT), multi-component fuel behavior, cavitation erosion, and advanced diagnostics . His research increasingly incorporates machine learning and high-fidelity imaging to understand complex flow phenomena across energy, transportation, and biomedical domains. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Richard Way Prize (1998) Arch T. Collwell Merit Award (1998) Best Oral Paper, SAE World Congress (2006) PE Publication Award, IMechE (2007) Best Presentation Award, Engine Combustion Processes (2009) Fellow, IMechE (2013) Fellow, IMA (2015) As a dedicated mentor, Professor Gavaises has supervised 13 PhDs to completion and currently guides 23 doctoral students. He has secured over €16 million in EU and UK funding, including multiple Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN projects (CAFÉ, HAOS, IPPAD), which support 46 early-career researchers globally. He has created academic opportunities for post-docs and junior faculty, significantly advancing the research profile of his institution. He leads the International Institute of Cavitation Research (IICR), co-founded in 2011 with partners from Loughborough University, TU Delft, and Imperial College, supported by The Lloyd’s Register Foundation. His lab maintains strong experimental capabilities, including a 2000bar pressure flow rig with micro-transparent nozzles and collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory for X-ray imaging.

Liang YingyuView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Optimization in Deep Learning
• Generalization in Neural Networks
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Dr. Yingyu Liang is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a postdoc at Princeton University. He earned his PhD from Georgia Tech and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on theoretical foundations of machine learning, particularly optimization and generalization in deep learning, robust machine learning, and practical applications. Key contributions include analyzing neural network feature learning, adversarial robustness, and contrastive learning efficiency. Education: PhD (Georgia Tech, 2014), M.S. (Tsinghua, 2010), B.S. (Tsinghua, 2008) Awards: NSF CAREER Award Labs/Groups: Research Group focused on theoretical ML and algorithm design Publications span top venues like NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR, addressing topics such as deep learning theory, adversarial robustness, and graph representation learning.

Nur Zincir-HeywoodView profile

Professor

• Cyber Security
• Resilience
• Autonomous Cyber Operations
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Nur Zincir-Heywood is a Distinguished Research Professor and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She has been a Full Professor since 2010, following progressive academic appointments from Assistant to Associate Professor. Her research centers on developing intelligent and secure systems for modeling and analyzing behaviors across networks and services. Key areas include: Cyber Security and Resilience Autonomous Cyber Operations Threat Analysis and Detection Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics Computer Communications and Networks Her recent recognition as a Distinguished Research Professor reflects her significant contributions to research and scholarship. She leads the NIMS Lab and is actively involved in research clusters focused on Systems, Big Data Analytics, AI, and Machine Learning. She also co-organized the 'Dal FCS Hands on Security Day' with industry partners like Cisco and 2Keys. A special issue she is involved with in IEEE TNSM on AI for network and service management highlights her leadership in cutting-edge domains. Scientific awards include: Distinguished Research Professor (2021–present) She advises students and leads research projects, with fellowship opportunities currently available in her lab. Her work bridges academic innovation with real-world applications in security and intelligent systems. She is also engaged with public outreach, occasionally appearing on CBC Information Morning.

• Computer Networks
• Data Center Networking
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
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Yashar Ganjali is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto , leading the Systems and Networking Group . His research spans computer networks , with a focus on data center networking , software-defined networking (SDN) , and congestion control . Education : Not explicitly detailed, but inferred from academic rank as a Professor. His work on flow consolidation , load migration in SDN controllers , and machine learning for network management has been influential. Recent projects include FORESIGHT (2025) for ML-driven scheduling and Meta-Migration (2023) to reduce switch migration latency. Scientific Awards include the IFIP Networking 2025 Best Paper Award . Collaborations with institutions like Google (2024) and Facebook (2019) highlight his industry impact. Advisees include Sepehr Abbasi Zadeh (PhD, 2024). Current projects integrate optical packet switching and eBPF-based network augmentation , aiming to address scalability, micro-bursts, and resource allocation efficiency in cloud environments.

Todd MillsteinView profile

Professor

• Software Reliability
• Network Verification
• Programming Languages
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Todd Millstein is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and served as Department Chair from 2022–2025. He is also an Amazon Scholar and a co-founder and former Chief Scientist of Intentionet (now at AWS). His research focuses on making software systems more reliable, particularly through network verification and programming language techniques. He pioneered the Batfish network configuration analyzer, which is used by AWS, Oracle Cloud, and dozens of companies, and received the ACM SIGCOMM Networking Systems Award (2025) for this work. His recent publications span probabilistic programming, network reliability, and interactive program verification, including papers at PLDI 2024 (on bit blasting probabilistic programs), NSDI 2024 (on behavioral testing of BGP), and HotNets 2024 (on network layering). Todd has received prestigious awards such as an NSF CAREER Award , a Microsoft Research Outstanding Collaborator Award , and multiple best paper awards at PLDI, OOPSLA, and SIGCOMM. He has advised Ph.D. students like Ana Brendel and Poorva Garg , and teaches courses such as CS30 (Principles of Computing), CS231 (Types and Programming Languages), and CS239 (Current Topics in PL and Systems). His professional roles include Program Chair for OOPSLA 2014 and ECOOP 2018, and committee member for numerous conferences including PLDI , SPLASH , and LAFI .

Matteo MagnaniView profile

Professor

• Network Science
• Social Network Analysis
• Computational Social Science
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Matteo Magnani is a Professor in the Division of Computing Science at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. He leads the Uppsala University Information Laboratory and is a founding member of the Uppsala University Computational Social Science Lab. His research spans network science, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational social science, with a focus on social data mining and multilayer networks. PhD in Computer Science, University of Bologna, 2006 Graduated with honours in Information Sciences, University of Bologna, 2002 Studies in Computer Science at University of Marne la Vallée and Imperial College London Matteo Magnani's research interests include social network analysis, multilayer and probabilistic networks, community detection, visual analytics, and the application of AI to digital media and climate communication. His work bridges computer science and social sciences, particularly in analyzing online discourse and digital intermediaries. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of network structures, uncertainty in networks, and the ethical dimensions of algorithmic analysis. His recent publications highlight trends in fairness in community detection, visual saliency in network layouts, emotional reactions to climate visuals online, and deep learning applications in social media. Topics frequently involve YouTube, Twitter, and online public debates, using advanced network and machine learning methods. Rotary Prize for best student of the Science Faculty Best Paper Award Funniest Presentation Award Best Poster Award Pedagogical Prize from UTN Distinguished University Teacher (Sweden) Docent title (Sweden) Magnani has supervised numerous students and collaborated widely, particularly with Luca Rossi, Alexandra Segerberg, and Davide Vega. He has secured funding from major sources including VR, H2020, STINT, and MIUR. He leads active research labs focused on information systems and computational social science, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in network-based research.

• Market Microstructure Theory
• Digital Finance
• FinTech
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Prof. Dr. Peter Gomber is a Professor of e-Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration , Goethe University Frankfurt, since 2004. He co-chairs the Data Science Institute (efl) and holds adjunct professorships at the University of Bamberg (2004), Mannheim (2009), and Luxembourg (2018). His roles include board memberships at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Clearstream Banking AG, and advisory positions for European regulatory bodies. Education : Diplom-Kaufmann in Economics, University of Gießen (1999), PhD in Business Informatics. Research Interests focus on market microstructure , FinTech , electronic trading , and regulatory impacts on financial markets. His work explores algorithmic trading , liquidity dynamics , and AI-driven compliance . Publication Trends (15 most recent) emphasize digital finance , market fragmentation , regulatory analysis , and AI applications in trading and compliance. Key subfields include blockchain , high-frequency trading , and news-driven liquidity shocks . Scientific Awards : Reuters Innovation Award (2000) Hochschulpreis des Deutschen Aktieninstituts (1999) IBM SUR Grant (2007) Best Paper Awards (multiple conferences) Best Information Systems Publications Award (2020) Advising & Grants : Teaches in executive programs (Goethe Business School, Amsterdam Institute of Finance). Secured grants from public/private institutions, including a U.S. patent for market model innovation. Labs & Teams : Leads the e-Finance professorship and contributes to the Data Science Institute (efl) , fostering industry-academia collaborations with Deutsche Börse, Capveriant, and others.

Norman SadehView profile

Professor

• cybersecurity
• online privacy
• Human-AI Interaction
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Norman Sadeh is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he has made significant contributions to cybersecurity, privacy, and AI research. He has co-founded and co-directed several groundbreaking graduate programs at CMU, including the Privacy Engineering Program (2012-present), the Ph.D. Program in Societal Computing (2003-2013), and the MBA track in Technology Strategy and Product Management (2005-2017). Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science Software and Societal Systems Department CyLab Security and Privacy Institute Manufacturing Futures Institute Dr. Sadeh received his Ph.D. in Computer Science at CMU with a major in Artificial Intelligence and a minor in Operations Research. He holds an M.Sc. in computer science from the University of Southern California and a BS/MS degree in electrical engineering and applied physics from the Free University of Brussels (Belgium) as 'Ingénieur Civil Physicien.' Professor Sadeh's research spans cybersecurity, online privacy, Human-AI Interaction, AI governance, mobile computing, the Internet of Things, user-oriented machine learning, and language technologies. He is particularly known for his pioneering work on AI-based privacy enhancing technologies, including privacy assistants, automated privacy compliance tools, and NLP-based privacy solutions. His work has influenced the design of privacy features at major technology companies including Apple, Google, and Facebook/Meta, as well as privacy policies at regulatory agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the California Office of the Attorney General. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong focus on practical privacy solutions, particularly in mobile and IoT contexts, with an emphasis on making privacy more usable and understandable for end users. His work bridges technical innovation with policy implications, addressing both the technological and human aspects of privacy protection. 2018 Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association Test of time award by the AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM) Gartner Group's Magic Quadrant leader in Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for 4 consecutive years Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 recognition for 3 consecutive years Professor Sadeh has advised numerous students, including PhD candidates like Aerin (Shikhun) Zhang, whose dissertation focused on understanding diverse privacy attitudes. His research has been funded through various grants, including NSF SaTC projects, and has resulted in technologies that protect tens of millions of users worldwide. He also founded Wombat Security Technologies, which was acquired by Proofpoint in 2018 and whose technologies are used by over 75% of Fortune 100 companies. Professor Sadeh leads several research initiatives including the Privacy Engineering Program, the Usable Privacy Policy Project, the Personalized Privacy Assistant Project, and CMU's Privacy Infrastructure for the Internet of Things. His Mobile Commerce Lab and E-Supply Chain Management Lab have produced influential research that has been commercialized by major organizations including IBM, Raytheon, Boeing, and the U.S. Army.

• Static Program Analysis
• Abstract Interpretation
• Programming Languages
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Caterina Urban is a Research Scientist (Chargé de Recherche) at INRIA and École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in Paris, France. She is a member of the INRIA research team ANTIQUE (ANalyse StaTIQUE), where she focuses on formal methods and static analysis. Prior to her current position, she was a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Programming Methodology, led by Peter Müller at ETH Zurich. Dr. Urban holds a PhD in Computer Science (2015) from École Normale Supérieure, Paris, where she worked under the joint supervision of Radhia Cousot and Antoine Miné. She also earned a Master's degree (2011) and Bachelor's degree (2009) in Computer Science, both with full marks and honors (summa cum laude) from the Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy. Her research interests span the whole spectrum of formal methods with a focus on developing rigorous methods and tools to enhance the reliability of computer software, particularly data science applications. Her main area of expertise is static analysis based on abstract interpretation. Dr. Urban is currently engaged in several research projects including Lyra (focusing on data science software), Libra (fairness certification for neural networks), and SAIF (addressing safety concerns in machine learning-based systems). Dr. Urban's recent publications demonstrate her expertise in applying abstract interpretation to diverse areas including machine learning, data science, program verification, and security. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in ensuring the reliability and trustworthiness of increasingly critical data science and machine learning systems. She has received recognition for her work through invitations to serve on program committees for major conferences including OOPSLA 2026, PLDI 2026, and CAV 2026. She is also the general chair of iFM 2025 in Paris. Dr. Urban actively mentors the next generation of researchers, supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. She teaches courses on abstract interpretation and its applications at the Master Parisien de Recherche en Informatique (MPRI) and various international summer schools. She has developed several open-source software tools including Lyra (a static analyzer for data science applications), Libra (for fairness certification of neural networks), and Typpete (SMT-based static type inference for Python).

• Reconfigurable Computing
• Machine Learning Acceleration
• Hardware Acceleration
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Aman Arora is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, specializing in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence. His research focuses on reconfigurable computing, hardware acceleration of machine learning, and non-traditional computing paradigms like Processing-In-Memory. With over a decade of semiconductor industry experience, he bridges academic research and industrial applications. PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin Research interests emphasize domain-specific acceleration through FPGA optimization , compute-in-memory architectures , and machine learning for CAD/EDA . His work addresses critical challenges in energy efficiency and throughput for AI workloads. Recent publications demonstrate trends toward compute-in-memory systems , FPGA-based deep learning acceleration , and sustainable hardware design . Key contributions include frameworks like SAF, CSR, and GAMA for dynamic hardware optimization. Laboratory Website: ADVENT Lab Teaching includes courses on digital hardware design (CSE 320) and advanced topics in machine learning acceleration (CEN 524/CSE 524). Industry experience informs his practical approach to research and education.