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Research Fellow
Rachel Sippy is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge , specializing in epidemiology and infectious disease dynamics within the Department of Psychiatry . Her work bridges public health, climate science, and computational methods.
Assistant Professor
Jiawei Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since May 2025. His research focuses on optimization algorithms for machine learning, adversarial training, reinforcement learning, and distributed systems. Ph.D. in Computer and Information Engineering, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (2021) B.Sc. in Mathematics (Hua Loo-Keng Talent Program), University of Science and Technology of China His work spans nonconvex optimization , robust machine learning , and data-driven decision-making , with applications to AI and sustainable energy systems. Recent publications at ICML 2025 address stochastic primal-dual methods and contextual optimization robustness, while earlier works explore bilevel optimization, reward learning, and distributed consensus algorithms. Scientific awards include: MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship For Engineering Excellence (2023) CUHK-Shenzhen Presidential Award for Outstanding Doctoral Students (2021) SRIBD PhD Fellowship (2020-2021) CUHK-Shenzhen Outstanding Teaching Assistant (2023) He supervises undergraduate researchers and seeks graduate students with strong mathematical or algorithmic backgrounds for 2025 admission, emphasizing optimization and AI-driven applications.
Researcher
Vincent Dufour-Décieux is a researcher at the Professorship for Energy and Process Systems Engineering at ETH Zürich , focusing on developing computational methods for material screening in separation processes and global net-zero transitions. He earned his Master's in Materials Chemistry from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and a PhD in Materials Science from Stanford University , where he pioneered statistical methods combining Kinetic Monte Carlo and random graph theory to study planetary diamond formation. Research Highlights: Application of Classical Density Functional Theory (cDFT) for 100x faster adsorption property predictions in porous materials Development of science-based definitions for "hard-to-abate" emissions to guide climate action prioritization Integration of Coulombic interactions in cDFT for CO2 adsorption accuracy Article Trends : His work spans computational materials science (cDFT, random graph theory) and climate policy analysis, with recent publications in Joule , AIChE Journal , and Physical Review E . These studies emphasize scalable solutions for carbon capture, material screening efficiency, and accurate thermodynamic modeling. Collaborations : Active in international conferences (FOA15, MolMod, Gordon Research Conference) and cross-institutional projects with teams at Stanford, ETH Zürich, and industry partners.
Assistant Professor
Salem Lahlou is an Assistant Professor in the Machine Learning Department at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), having joined in September 2024. He previously served as a Senior Researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in 2024. His academic background includes a PhD from Mila and Université de Montréal (UdeM) under Yoshua Bengio (2023), with prior studies in applied mathematics at École Polytechnique and statistical learning at École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay. His research focuses on developing more capable and reliable AI systems through three interconnected pillars: Novel Method Development : Core contributions to Generative Flow Networks (GFlowNets), uncertainty estimation techniques (DEUP), and curriculum learning frameworks Large Language Model Advancement : Enhancing reasoning capabilities and alignment through preference optimization and trace-based learning Community Tooling : Creation of torchgfn library for GFlowNets and benchmarks including BabyAI, FinChain, and LLM-BabyBench Core research areas span Machine Learning, GFlowNets, Uncertainty Estimation, LLM Reasoning, Reinforcement Learning, and AI for Science. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on GFlowNet theory/improvements (8+ papers), LLM reasoning evaluation (FinChain, LLM-BabyBench), uncertainty quantification, and societal AI impacts. Key application domains include mathematical reasoning, financial systems, privacy preservation, and cognitive science. He currently advises graduate students including Junyi (privacy risks in SNNs) and Abhijith (LLM reasoning). His group collaborates with MBZUAI faculty (Nils Lukas, Alham Fikri, Mingming Gong, Martin Takac) and industry partners on projects involving Conversational AI, Personalization, and Affective AI.
Researcher
Philipp Eichmeir is a Researcher at the Research Center Wels within the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences . His work focuses on optimal control , multibody dynamics , and adjoint methods applied to robotics and automotive systems. Expertise in adjoint gradient computation for extremal value optimization Active in automotive/mobility and smart production domains Philipp's research spans computational mathematics , robotics , and mechanical engineering , utilizing advanced numerical methods and simulation modeling for complex dynamic systems. His recent publications focus on multibody dynamics , adjoint optimization , and inequality constraint handling in control systems. Collaborative projects include IOMMS (Innovative Optimization Methods for Multibody Systems) and JR-Centre for Thermal NDE of Composites . Scientific Awards Best Paper Award (2020) Automatisierte Körperschallauswertung (2015)
Professor
Weiyu Xu is a Professor at the University of Iowa, affiliated with both the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences. He joined the College of Engineering in 2012 and leads the Intelligent Information Processing Lab (IIPL). Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2009 M.S., Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2006 M.S., Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2005 B.E., Information Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 2002 His research focuses on compressive sensing, information theory, signal processing, network optimization, and deep learning applications in medical imaging and cybersecurity. He has made significant contributions to adversarial attack robustness, distributed optimization algorithms, and medical imaging techniques for OCT segmentation and brachytherapy. Recent publications highlight trends in Adversarial machine learning Medical imaging algorithms Compressed sensing for diagnostics Optimization in wireless communication He has also contributed to federated learning over tree networks and theoretical guarantees for sparse signal recovery. Weiyu Xu's lab, IIPL, integrates deep learning with classical optimization and signal processing. His work bridges foundational theories (e.g., information-theoretic robustness) with real-world applications in healthcare (e.g., cancer treatment planning) and communication systems (e.g., MIMO channel estimation).
Assistant Professor
Dan Nguyen, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he is part of the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering. He is a founding member of the Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, collaborating closely with Dr. Steve Jiang to advance AI applications in radiotherapy. His work focuses on deep learning for treatment planning, dose prediction, auto-segmentation, and adaptive radiotherapy. Ph.D. in Biomedical Physics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2017 Mentor: Dr. Ke Sheng Faculty appointment at UT Southwestern since 2017 Dr. Nguyen’s research is centered on applying artificial intelligence to solve critical challenges in radiation oncology. His primary interests include deep learning-based dose prediction, auto-segmentation of anatomical structures, optimization of treatment plans, and real-time adaptive radiotherapy. He has pioneered work in direct aperture optimization, 4π radiotherapy, and uncertainty quantification in AI models. His research bridges the gap between AI innovation and clinical implementation, with a focus on improving plan quality, reducing planning time, and enhancing accessibility for less experienced clinicians. The most recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a consistent trend in developing fast, accurate, and robust deep learning models for radiotherapy. Key themes include dose prediction with transfer and meta-learning, adaptive segmentation using test-time optimization, uncertainty assessment in AI predictions, and mathematical modeling of radiotherapy-immunotherapy synergy. These works span high-impact journals in medical physics, AI, and oncology, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation. While no specific scientific awards are listed, Dr. Nguyen’s leadership in the MAIA Lab and extensive publication record in top-tier journals indicate significant recognition in the field of medical physics and AI in medicine. Dr. Nguyen has co-authored numerous studies involving mentoring and collaborative research, particularly with trainees and junior faculty in the MAIA Lab. His work is supported by institutional and likely federal funding, given the scale and scope of AI deployment studies. He has contributed to large-scale collaborative efforts such as OpenKBP-Opt, involving international teams evaluating knowledge-based planning pipelines. The MAIA Laboratory is a multi-investigator research group focused on innovating, developing, and applying artificial intelligence technologies to empower clinicians—especially those with less experience or limited resources—for improved patient care. The lab’s work spans machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and mathematical modeling in radiation oncology.
Associate Professor
Esa Ollila serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics at Aalto University, Finland, and holds an adjunct professorship in Statistics at the University of Oulu. His academic appointments include Academy of Finland Research Fellow (2010-2015) and prior senior research/lecturing roles at both institutions. His educational background features: M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Oulu (1998) Ph.D. in Statistics (with honors), University of Jyväskylä (2002) D.Sc.(Tech) in Signal Processing (with honors), Aalto University (2010) Professor Ollila's research centers on statistical signal processing and robust statistical methodologies , with significant contributions to array processing, high-dimensional data analysis, and covariance matrix estimation. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in radar systems, wireless communications, and big data analytics, emphasizing robustness against outliers and computational efficiency in modern data-intensive environments. Current focus areas include compressed sensing, sparse approximation, and blind source separation techniques. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) robust covariance learning for massive random access systems, (2) integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) for 6G networks using advanced beamforming, and (3) geometric approaches to elliptical distributions in statistical inference. His work increasingly incorporates deep learning (GANs, graph neural networks) while maintaining strong foundations in classical signal processing theory. Key recognitions include: Academy of Finland Postdoctoral Fellowship (2004-2007) Academy of Finland Research Fellowship (2010-2015) His research has been supported through prestigious Academy of Finland grants totaling over a decade of continuous funding. Professor Ollila currently leads an active research group at Aalto University, supervising doctoral candidates and collaborating internationally with institutions including Princeton University (where he served as Visiting Post-doctoral Research Associate during 2010-2011). He maintains strong ties with the University of Oulu through his adjunct professorship and has contributed to EURASIP's Special Area Team on Theoretical and Methodological Trends in Signal Processing. The Esa Ollila Research Group focuses on cutting-edge challenges in statistical signal processing, with current projects spanning robust DOA estimation under non-Gaussian noise, covariance matrix learning for massive MIMO systems, and machine learning-enhanced radar-communication integration. The group actively develops open-source tools like the fitHeavyTail R package for heavy-tailed distribution modeling and maintains collaborations with industry partners in wireless communications.
Associate Professor
Associate Professor LIN Zhenhua serves as a Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with additional affiliation at the Institute of Data Science since 2021. His research develops cutting-edge statistical methodologies for complex data structures across multiple domains. Dr. LIN completed his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in 2017 under Fang Yao's supervision, following M.Sc. degrees from Simon Fraser University (2013, 2010) and a B.Sc. from Fudan University (2008). Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2017 (Advisor: Fang Yao) M.Sc., Simon Fraser University, 2013, 2010 B.Sc., Fudan University, 2008 His research program spans functional data analysis (developing techniques for curves and surfaces), non-Euclidean data analysis (statistical methods on manifolds), high-dimensional statistics (p > n problems), and constrained statistical modeling. LIN's work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications through rigorous mathematical frameworks and computational implementations. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on bootstrap methods for high-dimensional inference, Riemannian geometry approaches for manifold-valued data, and innovative functional data techniques. His research shows consistent output with multiple 2025 publications in top journals including Biometrika, Bernoulli, and Journal of the American Statistical Association. Professional Recognition Presidential Young Professor, NUS (2019-present) Associate Editor, Bernoulli (2022-2024) Associate Editor, Statistics (2023-present) Young Researchers Committee, Bernoulli Society (2020-2024) Professor LIN actively mentors graduate students as evidenced by numerous collaborative publications with trainees. He teaches advanced courses including ST5215 Advanced Statistical Theory, DSA4211 High-dimensional Statistical Analysis, and ST5223 Statistical Models across multiple academic years. His research group develops specialized software packages including hdanova, matrix-manifold, synfd, mcfda, and iRFDA, making advanced statistical methods accessible to practitioners.
Professor
Mohit Singh is the Coca-Cola Foundation Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. He previously held positions at Microsoft Research (2011-2016) and as an Assistant Professor at McGill University (2010-2012). PhD in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization (ACO) at Carnegie Mellon University His research focuses on discrete optimization , approximation algorithms , and convex optimization , with applications to combinatorial optimization, submodular functions, and network design. He has contributed to topics like Sticky Brownian Rounding, integrality gaps, and online adaptive algorithms. His recent work includes theoretical advancements in matroid constraints, dimensionality reduction, and submodular maximization. He has published extensively in top conferences such as FOCS, SODA, ICML, and NeurIPS. He has been recognized with the Coca-Cola Foundation Professorship and served as Director of the Algorithms and Randomness Center at Georgia Tech (2019-2023). He has also held editorial roles and organized key academic workshops like the Bellairs Workshop on Approximation Algorithms (2011). His teaching includes advanced courses on approximation algorithms, combinatorial optimization, and linear inequalities. He has collaborated with institutions such as Microsoft Research and McGill University.
Associate Professor
Sudin Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor at the BioMolecular Science Gateway, Michigan State University, with affiliations in the Genetics & Genome Sciences Program and Cell & Molecular Biology Program. His research bridges computational biology and toxicology to understand complex biological systems. Email: sbhattac@msu.edu Research Interests Dr. Bhattacharya specializes in systems toxicology, focusing on computational modeling of gene regulatory networks, single-cell transcriptomics, and molecular dynamics in response to environmental toxicants. His work examines how chemical exposures disrupt cellular pathways and contribute to disease mechanisms. Article Trends His recent publications emphasize: Single-cell and single-nucleus RNA sequencing for toxicological profiling Computational models of circadian rhythms and intercellular communication Dose-dependent responses to environmental chemicals like TCDD and heavy metals Mechanistic studies of adipose tissue remodeling and hypertension Applications of machine learning in chemical risk assessment Integrative approaches to liver metabolism and disease modeling Scientific Contributions Dr. Bhattacharya has pioneered multiscale modeling of biological systems, particularly in hepatic and vascular contexts. His work on the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and PPARα signaling networks has advanced predictive toxicology frameworks.
Professor
Yevgeny Seldin is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Machine Learning Theory . He leads the Machine Learning Section and is a member of the DeLTA Lab . Education : PhD in Computer Science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem under supervision of Prof. Naftali Tishby His research focuses on Machine Learning , particularly Online Learning and PAC-Bayesian Analysis , with applications to Bandit Algorithms , Reinforcement Learning , and Information Theory . Recent work includes optimal algorithms for delayed feedback, stochastic-adversarial trade-offs, and feedback graphs. Positions Available : PhD and Postdoc positions in Theoretical Machine Learning or energy sector applications Labs & Collaborations : Head of Machine Learning Section Member of DeLTA Lab
Associate Professor
Cécile Mailler is a Reader in Probability at the University of Bath, where she is a member of the probability group Prob-L@B. She has held significant research positions including an EPSRC postdoctoral fellowship (2018-2021) titled "Random trees: analysis and applications" and previously worked as a postdoc at Prob-L@B (2013-2016) as part of Peter Mörters' EPSRC project "Emergence of Condensation in Stochastic Networks". She earned her PhD under the supervision of Brigitte Chauvin and Danièle Gardy at the Laboratoire de Mathématiques de Versailles. Her research focuses on probability theory with emphasis on branching processes, random trees, reinforcement mechanisms, Pólya urns, stochastic approximation, random networks, and statistical physics. She has made significant contributions to understanding preferential attachment models, zero-range processes, and random Boolean trees. Her work bridges theoretical probability with applications in statistical physics and combinatorics. Analysis of her recent publications shows a strong focus on random tree structures, branching processes, and reinforcement learning algorithms, with applications spanning from network theory to statistical mechanics. Her research demonstrates sophisticated mathematical techniques applied to complex stochastic systems, particularly those with reinforcement mechanisms and memory effects. Associate Editor of the Applied Probability Trust (since October 2020) Associate Editor of Stochastic Processes and Their Applications (since March 2022) Author of a general introduction to Pólya urns for the LMS Newsletter (November 2020) Co-organizer of the "Random Walks: Applications and Interactions" conference at CIRM (January 2026) She actively supervises PhD students working on topics including the multi-city ants process, Pólya urns with growing initial composition, large deviations for the Monkey walk, and competing growth processes. She has secured research funding through EPSRC fellowships and has been involved in multiple collaborative projects with prominent researchers in probability theory. Mailler regularly teaches mini-courses on advanced probability topics at international summer schools and workshops, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge dissemination in the field.
Professor
Alexander Russell is a Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Connecticut, serving as Director of Graduate Affairs in the School of Computing and Director of the UConn Voting Technology Research Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and an S.M. in Computer Science from MIT, alongside dual B.A. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from Cornell University. His research focuses on cryptographic protocols, blockchain security, quantum computing, algorithms, and election auditing. Key areas include consensus algorithms, complexity-theoretic cryptography, and applied cryptography in voting systems. Recent work emphasizes low-variance risk-limiting audits and adaptive security mechanisms for blockchains. Notable contributions span provably secure blockchain protocols (e.g., Ouroboros), election integrity methods, and smartphone-based depression prediction models. His articles address topics like settlement bounds in longest-chain consensus, Byzantine-resilient gossip protocols, and energy-efficient neighbor discovery in mobile networks. Russell advises on interdisciplinary projects at the Voting Technology Research Center and collaborates on grants involving quantum-resistant cryptography and healthcare analytics. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in secure systems and public infrastructure.
Professor
Jennifer Dy is a Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University with joint appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Khoury College of Computer Sciences. As Director of AI Faculty at the Institute for Experiential AI, she leads research in machine learning, computer vision, and explainable AI. Her work spans biomedical applications (COPD phenotyping, neuroimaging) and fundamental algorithms (active learning, continual learning). She holds a PhD from Purdue University and is an AAAI Fellow. Research Focus: Dy develops methodologies for robust and interpretable machine learning, including techniques for model stability in continual learning, dependency-aware active learning, and axiomatic explanation frameworks. Her applied research advances diagnostic tools using Raman spectroscopy, CT imaging, and multi-omics biomarker discovery. Awards: Recognized with the NSF CAREER Award, Faculty Research Team Award, and AAAI Fellowship for contributions to unsupervised learning and medical AI. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate strong cross-disciplinary integration, combining theoretical advances in explainability/robustness with applications in healthcare, wireless systems, and particle physics. Methodological themes include optimal transport theory, probabilistic modeling, and transformer architectures.
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