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• Wireless Communications
• 5G and 6G Technologies
• OTFS Modulation
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Aditya K. Jagannatham is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). With expertise in wireless communications and signal processing, he has established himself as a leading researcher in 5G/6G technologies, MIMO systems, and cognitive radio networks. His educational background includes: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego (2007) M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego (2004) B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay (2001) Professor Jagannatham's research primarily focuses on next-generation wireless communication systems, with special emphasis on 5G and 6G technologies. His work spans OTFS modulation, Terahertz communications, Visible Light Communication (VLC), Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS) technology, Massive MIMO, mmWave MIMO, Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA), and Filter-Bank Multi-Carrier (FBMC) systems. His research integrates theoretical analysis with practical implementation challenges, addressing critical issues in modern wireless networks. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward advanced signal processing techniques for next-generation wireless systems, particularly focusing on Sparse Bayesian Learning approaches for channel estimation, cooperative communication systems with energy harvesting capabilities, and millimeter wave MIMO technologies. His work bridges theoretical communication theory with practical implementation challenges in emerging wireless standards. Professor Jagannatham has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships: Arun Kumar Endowed Chair Professorship (2019) Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (2018) P.K. Kelkar Young Faculty Research Fellowship for excellence in research (2015-2018) IEEE Signal Processing Society travel grant to attend ICASSP 2015 Gopal Das Bhandari Memorial Distinguished Teacher Award (2012-13) Cal(IT)2 fellowship for graduate study at UC San Diego As an educator, Professor Jagannatham has received commendation letters from the Director of IIT Kanpur for excellence in teaching courses including EE624 Information and Coding Theory, EE670 Wireless Communications, and EE320 Principles of Communication Systems. His research has attracted significant funding, though specific grant details are not provided in the available information. He likely supervises graduate students working on cutting-edge wireless communication research. Professor Jagannatham is based in the Advanced Centre for Electronic Systems (ACES) at IIT Kanpur, where he leads research in wireless communications. His work appears to be closely connected with the Center for Developing Intelligent Systems (CDIS) and other research centers at IIT Kanpur focused on next-generation communication technologies.

Jonathan KlamkinView profile

Professor

• Integrated Photonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Communications
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Jonathan Klamkin is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He also serves as the Director of the Nanofabrication Facility, overseeing advanced photonics fabrication resources. His research focuses on integrated photonics, silicon photonics, optical communications, and compound semiconductor integration. Klamkin holds a PhD in Materials from UCSB, an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UCSB, and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. His research interests span cutting-edge areas such as electronic-photonic integration, nanophotonics, and microwave photonics. He has pioneered techniques for heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors on silicon, enabling scalable photonic systems for applications in LiDAR, high-speed communications, and quantum technologies. Notable awards include the DARPA Young Investigator Award, NASA Early Career Faculty Award, and the PIERS Young Scientist Award. His recent work emphasizes beam steering systems, high-power quantum dot lasers, and photonic integrated circuits for remote sensing and lidar. Klamkin’s lab develops both fundamental materials science and applied photonic devices, with a focus on bridging the gap between semiconductor growth and integrated system design. Key contributions include innovations in grating coupler design, antiphase boundary-free epitaxy for GaAs on silicon, and analog coherent detection for energy-efficient data centers. His research bridges photonics, electronics, and materials science to address challenges in high-performance integrated systems.

Winston HsuView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Large-scale Image and Video Search
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Professor Winston Hsu is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan University, where he has served as a full professor since 2015. He is the co-director of the Communications and Multimedia Laboratory (CMLab) and founder of the MiRA (Multimedia indexing, Retrieval, and Analysis) research group. Additionally, he serves as the Founding Director for NVIDIA AI Lab at NTU, the first such lab in Asia. Professor Hsu received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University in 2007 under the supervision of Professor Shih-Fu Chang. Prior to his academic career, he was a founding engineer and research manager at CyberLink Corp., now a public image/video software company. National Taiwan University (2007-Present): Professor (2015-Present), Assistant/Associate Professor (2007-2015) MobileDrive (2021-2024): CTO and Vice President (Joint Venture between Foxconn and Stellantis) IBM TJ Watson Research Center (2016-2017): Visiting Scientist Microsoft Research Redmond (2014): Visiting Researcher Columbia University (2007): Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Professor Hsu's research focuses on machine learning, computer vision, large-scale image and video search and recognition, and embedded AI. His work spans from fundamental research in visual recognition to practical applications in automotive systems, medical imaging, and e-commerce. He has pioneered work in disguised face recognition, low-resolution face hallucination, 3D model search, and virtual try-on systems. His current research emphasizes Embodied AI, integrating perception, action, and learning technologies for applications in automotive and robotics domains. His research group has produced numerous influential publications, particularly in top computer vision and multimedia conferences like CVPR, where they won first place in the Disguised Face Recognition competition in 2018. Their work spans diverse application areas including security, medical diagnostics, automotive systems, and e-commerce solutions, demonstrating strong translation from academic research to real-world impact. IBM Research Pat Goldberg Memorial Best Paper Award (2018) First Place, IARPA Disguised Faces in the Wild Competition (CVPR 2018) Best Brave New Idea Paper Award, ACM Multimedia 2017 NVIDIA AI LAB Award (First in Asia, 2016) First Place, MSR-Bing Image Retrieval Challenge (2013) World's Top 2% Scientists (2023) Professor Hsu actively mentors students and researchers, with his group consistently recruiting PhD students, postdocs, and research assistants. He has successfully bridged academia and industry through multiple collaborations, including his role as CTO at MobileDrive (a joint venture between Foxconn and Stellantis) from 2021-2024. His research has been supported by significant industry partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, and NVIDIA, as well as government grants from Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology. His laboratory, the Communications and Multimedia Laboratory (CMLab), maintains strong industry connections and focuses on cutting-edge research in visual AI. The lab has produced numerous award-winning projects and maintains active collaborations with global technology companies, particularly in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors.

Geng YuanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Systems
• Energy-Efficient Deep Learning
• Model Compression
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Geng Yuan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Computing, specializing in AI systems, energy-efficient deep learning, and hardware-software co-design. His work bridges machine learning algorithms with emerging hardware technologies like superconducting circuits and ReRAM. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University (2023) and a Master's in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Syracuse University (2016). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering, Northeastern University (2023) Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Syracuse University (2016) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology (2014) His research focuses on optimizing deep learning systems for edge computing and mobile platforms through techniques like model compression, sparse training, and hardware-aware neural architecture search. Recent projects include adapting large language models via hybrid-grained pruning and developing ultra-low-power AQFP circuits for binary networks. Geng Yuan's publications span top venues like NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ISCA, and DAC, with notable awards including a Best Paper Award at ICLR Workshop 2021, Spotlight Papers at ICLR 2023 and NeurIPS 2021, and a Design Contest 1st Place at ISLPED 2020. Best Paper Award (ICLR Workshop'21) Spotlight Paper Award (ICLR'23, NeurIPS'21) Design Contest 1st Place (ISLPED'20) Best Paper Nomination (DATE'21, ISQED'18) He actively recruits Ph.D., Master's students, and interns to his research group, focusing on advancing AI systems through interdisciplinary approaches combining machine learning, computer architecture, and electronic design automation.

Olga SaukhView profile

Associate Professor

• Efficient Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Embedded Systems
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Olga Saukh is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Technical Informatics, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), and a Faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH). She leads the Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems research group, which operates across both institutions, focusing on the design and deployment of efficient AI-based systems on edge and mobile platforms. Her work bridges deep learning and embedded systems, with applications in environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and digital health. Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bonn (2009) Habilitation in Embedded Systems, TU Graz (2020) Postdoctoral Training, ETH Zurich (2010–2016) B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2002) M.Sc. in Applied Computer Science, University of Freiburg (2004) Her research centers on efficient machine learning, particularly model optimization, neural network pruning, and contrastive learning for resource-constrained devices. She is deeply engaged in solving real-world challenges in IoT, sensor networks, and cyber-physical systems. Her work emphasizes data privacy, sustainability, and practical deployment of AI at the edge. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend in efficient deep learning, including model compression, pruning, and transfer learning, applied to diverse domains such as environmental sensing (air quality, pollution tracking), digital agriculture (cattle farming), and embedded AI (sensor calibration, on-demand sensing). Her work frequently appears in top-tier venues like NeurIPS, ICLR, and IEEE/ACM IPSN, reflecting her leadership at the intersection of machine learning and embedded systems. Scientific awards include: CONET Ph.D. Academic Award (2010) Multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE PerCom, ACM/IEEE IPSN, IEEE ICPADS, IEEE SECON, and UrbCom Spotlight and Oral presentations at ICML and CoLLAs workshops Ph.D. scholarship from IPVS, University of Stuttgart (2004–2005) Prizes in Ukrainian national mathematics competitions (1996–1998) Olga Saukh actively serves on program committees of leading international conferences in machine learning and embedded systems. She has advised multiple students and leads a collaborative research group spanning TU Graz and CSH Vienna. Her group develops practical AI systems for real-world deployment, with a focus on sustainability and privacy. She co-organizes the public EfficientML reading group and has secured recognition through numerous grants and awards. Her future work continues to explore the theoretical and practical challenges of deploying efficient, trustworthy AI in mobile and embedded environments. Her research group, Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems, operates jointly between TU Graz and CSH Vienna, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions. The team develops AI solutions for edge computing, sensor networks, and cyber-physical systems, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and data privacy. Members work on joint challenges using advanced collaboration tools, reflecting the distributed nature of modern academic research.

Yin Tat LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Convex Optimization
• Convex Geometry
• Graph Algorithms
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Yin Tat Lee is an Associate Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering , University of Washington, and a Senior Principal Researcher in Microsoft AI. His research spans convex optimization , convex geometry , graph algorithms , online algorithms , and differential privacy , with applications in machine learning and theoretical computer science.

Antony FranklinView profile

Associate Professor

• Wireless Networks
• Mobile Networks
• 5G Networks and Systems
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Antony Franklin is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India. He leads the Networked Wireless Systems (NeWS) Lab and is actively involved in 5G research, wireless networks, and cybersecurity. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Madras in 2010. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, 2010 Research Interests: His research spans wireless networks , 5G systems , mobile edge computing , low-latency transport protocols , and cybersecurity . He focuses on next-generation mobile systems, especially 5G, aiming to meet the demands of ultra-low latency, high data rates, and quality of experience for services like IoT, autonomous driving, and VR. He has been involved in developing testbeds and prototypes to validate real-world performance of 5G technologies, including network slicing, LTE-WiFi integration, and edge computing. Scientific Awards: Best Academic Demo Award, IEEE COMSNETS 2018 Second Best Paper Award, IEEE ANTS 2017 Grants & Projects: Network Slice Life-cycle Management for 5G Mobile Networks – SPARC, MHRD (2019–2021) DNS/IPv6 for IoT Security – NASSCOM (2018–2019) CCRAN: Energy Efficiency in Cloud RAN – Intel India (2018–2021) End-to-End 5G Test-Bed – DoT, GoI (2018–2021) M2SMART Smart Cities – SATREPS (2018–2023) Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Protocols – STINT, Sweden (2017–2018) Low Latency 5G Protocols – SERB ECR (2016–2019) Lab & Team: He leads the NeWS Lab (Networked Wireless Systems) at IITH, which focuses on 5G, wireless networks, and IoT systems. The lab is actively involved in developing real-world testbeds and publishing in top-tier conferences and journals.

Hossam HassaneinView profile

Professor

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Mobile Ad hoc Networks
• Edge Computing
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Hossam Hassanein is a Professor and Director of the School of Computing at Queen's University. He received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Kuwait University in 1984, M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1986, and Ph.D. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta in 1990. He joined Queen's University School of Computing in 1999 and has established himself as a leading researcher in telecommunications and networking. Dr. Hassanein's research interests span wireless sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), radio resource management, and data-centric networks. His seminal contributions include pioneering work on WSN planning, load-balanced routing protocols, and energy-efficient network designs. He has championed research in IoT, developing frameworks for smart spaces that use contextual information to enhance IoT applications in healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on cutting-edge areas including extreme edge computing, vehicular networks, and AI/ML integration in networking. Research trends show increasing emphasis on practical applications in telesurgery, digital twins, and industrial IoT, addressing challenges in resource allocation, task offloading, and real-time processing in constrained environments. Dr. Hassanein has received numerous recognitions for his work: Fellow of the IEEE Queen's University School of Graduate Studies Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision (2015) Multiple best paper awards from top international conferences As founder and director of the Telecommunications Research Lab (TRL), Dr. Hassanein has supervised over 75 students who have made substantial contributions in academia and industry. The TRL is one of Queen's largest research groups with extensive international collaborations. Dr. Hassanein has successfully attracted significant research funding from government and industry sources in the competitive telecommunications field. The Telecommunications Research Lab has developed innovative platforms including SPROUTS, a rugged sensor platform used in mining, steel manufacturing, and smart-grid monitoring. TRL's work has had significant impact in WSN planning, data dissemination, and resource reuse in wireless networks, with contributions featured in IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine.

Charles RahalView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Science Methodology
• Applied Social Data Science
• High-dimensional Econometrics
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Charles Rahal is an Associate Professor in Data Science and Informatics at the University of Oxford, with additional affiliations as an Associate Member of Nuffield College and Researcher at the Gradel Institute, New College. He serves as a Co-Investigator at the ESRC Centre for Care and sits on the Steering Group of Reproducible Research Oxford. His academic career includes previous roles as a Senior Departmental Research Lecturer at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Rahal completed his PhD in 2016 and has established himself as a prominent social science methodologist and applied social data scientist with expertise in high-dimensional econometrics. His research spans multiple domains, focusing particularly on unique Big Data origination processes and their relationship to social inequality, mobility, and stratification. He is deeply engaged in machine learning methods, civic technology, spatial and time series econometrics, model uncertainty, and scientometrics. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward computational social science, with significant contributions to understanding prediction limits, pandemic impacts, healthcare systems, and environmental sustainability. The articles demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach, bridging traditional social science with cutting-edge computational methods, particularly in the analysis of large-scale datasets and development of novel metrics like the InterModel Vigorish for model comparison. Dr. Rahal is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, co-convening courses in Demographic Analysis, Life Course Research, and the Oxford Partner site of the Summer Institute in Computational Social Sciences. He has developed workshops on machine learning, command line interfaces, and LaTeX, reflecting his commitment to methodological training in social science. He leads the Metrics and Models lab and maintains several open-source projects including the GWAS Diversity Monitor and RobustiPy. His editorial roles include Associate Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of Social Computing and Associate Editor at ACM Transactions on Social Computing, highlighting his influence in shaping computational social science methodology.

Xing GaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
• Mobile Computing
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Xing Gao is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and jointly with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His office is located at 316B FinTech Innovation Hub on the STAR Campus. He holds a PhD from the College of William and Mary (2018) and a BS from Beijing Institute of Technology (2011). Research Interests: Cybersecurity in Software Supply Chain, Web 3, High-Performance Computing, Large Language Models, with a focus on Security, Cloud Computing, and Mobile Computing. Education: PhD | 2018 | College of William and Mary BS | 2011 | Beijing Institute of Technology His recent work explores cybersecurity vulnerabilities in cloud gaming services (CCS'22), container registries (USENIX-SEC'22), and software supply chains, with specialized attention to GPU cache attacks (USENIX-SEC'24) and Ethereum smart contracts (WWW'24). His research spans theoretical and applied aspects of system security, including CI/CD pipelines (CCS'24), SDN backdoors (INFOCOM'23), and hardware-level threats (ACSAC'21). Scientific Awards NSF CAREER Award (2024) NSF CRII Award (2020) NDSS Distinguished Poster Award (2016) He serves as Registration Chair for ACM/IEEE Symposium on Edge Computing (2023) and Publicity Co-Chair for IEEE Conference on Communications and Network Security (2022). He is actively involved as TPC Member in multiple top-tier conferences including USENIX Security (2026,2025), CCS (2026,2025,2024), and IEEE DSN (2024). He has also reviewed for journals like IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing. Labs & Teams X-Lab at the University of Delaware, a research group focused on cybersecurity in emerging technologies.

Josiah HesterView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Computing
• Battery-Free Systems
• Intermittent Computing
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Josiah Hester is Associate Professor of Interactive Computing and Computer Science at Georgia Tech's College of Computing, where he also directs the Center for Advancing Responsible Computing and the Ka Moamoa – Ubiquitous and Mobile Computing Lab . His research focuses on sustainable, battery-free computing systems for health, conservation, and education, informed by his Native Hawaiian heritage. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Clemson University, 2017 B.S. in Computer Science, Clemson University Honors College, 2011 Research Interests: Hester’s group pioneers intermittent computing —devices that harvest ambient energy (solar, radio, thermal, microbial) and operate reliably despite frequent power loss. Applications span: Large-scale conservation sensing with Indigenous communities Battery-free health wearables (smart masks, implantables) Educational tools for sustainable design Carbon-aware IoT and recyclable robotics Recent Work & Trends: His 2024–2025 publications unveil soil-powered sensors, recyclable electronics, and culturally-grounded CS education tools. A consistent theme is co-design with underserved communities and embedding sustainability metrics at every layer—from hardware to curriculum. Scientific Awards: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) – 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship – 2022 NSF CAREER Award – 2022 Popular Science “Brilliant 10” – 2021 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award – 2021 Multiple best-paper & best-presentation awards Grants & Teams: Hester’s lab is supported by >$50 million in active funding from NSF, NIH (ARPA-H), DARPA, DoD, Sloan, VMware, and 3M. He leads interdisciplinary teams on projects such as: $35 million ARPA-H bioelectronics initiative for diabetes and cancer $5 million NSF “Coastlines and People” Hub for Manoomin conservation $2 million NSF-DELPHI sustainable edge device design Laboratory & Mentorship: The Ka Moamoa Lab (named with Hawaiian meaning “lamp of the moamoa fish”) hosts graduate, undergraduate, and post-doctoral researchers. Hester actively recruits Native and Indigenous students and has mentored award-winning advisees such as Nivedita Arora (ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award 2024).

• Energy Systems Optimization
• Conceptual Process Design
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Prof. Dr. André Bardow is a Full Professor in Energy and Process Systems Engineering at ETH Zurich , leading research at the intersection of thermodynamics, machine learning, and sustainable energy systems. Previously, he held professorships at RWTH Aachen University (2010-2020) and TU Delft (2007-2010). He also served as part-time director at Forschungszentrum Jülich (2017-2022) and visiting professor at UC Santa Barbara (2015/16). His work focuses on energy systems optimization , computer-aided molecular design , and CO2 capture & utilization . PhD from RWTH Aachen University Current ETH Zurich affiliation Former roles at RWTH Aachen, TU Delft, Jülich Research Center His research integrates machine learning with thermodynamic modeling to optimize processes like crystallization and electrochemical cooling . Recent publications demonstrate advancements in solvent design, CO2 transport LCA, and ORC working fluid optimization. He chairs the VDI Technical Committee for Thermodynamics (2016-2024) and has received multiple awards including the Covestro Science Award and Arnold-Eucken-Award . Current projects address carbon circular economies , electrified chemical production , and AI-driven process optimization . His lab at ETH Zurich develops cutting-edge technologies like ML-CAMPD frameworks for sustainable separation processes and photoacid-based CO2 capture systems. Funding from the H2020 Systemic Expansion of Circular Ecosystems (grant 101036854) supports these initiatives. 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher 2022 Inaugural Lecture: "To sustainability and beyond: A computer-animated story on energy & chemicals" Recipient of multiple teaching and research excellence awards

Mi ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
• Edge AI
• Mobile Computing
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Mi Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University and Director of the OSU AIoT and Machine Learning Systems Lab. He holds multiple affiliations including the Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust, Translational Data Analytics Institute, and 5G and Broadband Connectivity Center. Dr. Zhang received his Ph.D. from University of Southern California and B.S. from Peking University, followed by a postdoctoral position at Cornell University. His academic journey previously included a position at Michigan State University before joining OSU. His research focuses on Empowering Billions of Everyday Devices with AI to realize the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) vision. His lab works across several interconnected domains including efficient generative AI (multimodal LLMs, diffusion models), edge AI for mobile/AR/wearables, systems for AI agents, spatial computing, foundation models for IoT, and human-centered mobile health applications. This interdisciplinary work draws from mobile/edge computing, AI/machine learning, distributed systems, computer networks, and human-centered computing. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on making AI more efficient and accessible for resource-constrained devices. His research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on large language models and their optimization for edge deployment, alongside continued work in federated learning for IoT applications. The publications demonstrate both theoretical contributions and practical applications across healthcare, wireless networks, and human-computer interaction. Best Paper Award, IEEE Internet Computing Magazine (2024) University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award (2024) Best Paper Award, ECCV'24 Workshop (2024) USC ECE SIPI Distinguished Alumni Award (2023) Multiple Best Paper Awards from ACM/IEEE conferences NSF CRII Award Facebook/Meta Faculty Research Award Amazon Research Award MSU Innovation of the Year Award (2020) Dr. Zhang actively mentors students at all levels, with a current group of Ph.D. students working on cutting-edge AI/ML systems. His lab has secured significant funding including Meta Reality Labs Faculty Awards, NVIDIA academic grants, and NSF grants. The OSU AIoT and Machine Learning Systems Lab serves as the central hub for his research activities, fostering collaboration across multiple disciplines to advance the field of AIoT.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
• Active Learning Classrooms
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Maher Elshakankiri is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Ain Shams University (Egypt), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Regina. His research focuses on IoT, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), and pedagogical integration of technology and gaming. He has supervised over 100 student projects and authored a book on WSNs. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt M.Eng., B.Eng. in Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Regina, Canada Research Interests: IoT in healthcare, agriculture, and sports Active learning classrooms and technology in education Wireless communication protocols (V2V, UAV, RFID) Leadership & Grants: Director, Bachelor of Information (BI) Program (2024–present) Coordinator, Information Systems and Design (ISD) Concentration (2023) SSHRC Grant: 'Gaming in teaching towards a more inclusive class' (2022–2023) Professional Activities: Member, SCC IoT & Digital Twins Standards Committee Reviewer for journals including Wireless Networks , Telematics and Informatics , and Computational Intelligence Technical Program Committee member at multiple conferences Teaching: Courses include INF1340 (Programming for Data Science), INF1005/1006 (IoT Workshops), and INF452 (Information Design Coding).

Yanzhi WangView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning
• Neuromorphic Computing
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Yanzhi Wang is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University , affiliated with the Institute for Experiential AI and the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things . He holds a PhD from the University of Southern California (2014). His research focuses on real-time AI systems, deep neural network compression, neuromorphic computing, and non-von Neumann architectures. Notable projects include NSF-funded initiatives on age-inclusive urban design, superconducting computing (DISCoVER), and edge device optimization (PatDNN). He has received prestigious awards such as the Army Research Office Young Investigator Award and the Constantinos Mavroidis Translational Research Award. His work emphasizes algorithm-hardware co-design for energy efficiency, with grants from NSF, ARO, and industry partners like Google. Recent research trends reflect his focus on accelerating vision transformers, diffusion models, and large language models for edge computing. He has pioneered methods like AutoViT and Fastcar, addressing latency and resource constraints in mobile platforms. Collaborations span academia and industry, driving innovations in superconducting circuits and neuromorphic systems.