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Keith LeGrandView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multi-sensor Multi-object Tracking
• Spacecraft Navigation
• Space Domain Awareness
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Keith LeGrand is an Assistant Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University, part of the Cislunar Space Initiative. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University (2022), an M.S. (2015), and a B.S. (2014) in Aerospace Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on multi-object tracking, spacecraft navigation, space domain awareness, and intelligent sensor control. Key projects include developing probabilistic filters for cislunar space object tracking and information-driven autonomy systems. LeGrand leads the Sensing, Controls, and Probabilistic Estimation (SCOPE) Group, which advances space surveillance and autonomous systems. Notable awards include the 2025 AFOSR and ISIF Young Investigator Awards, 2023 AMOS Best Paper Award, and the E.F. Bruhn Teaching Award for excellence in undergraduate instruction. LeGrand advises a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students in astrodynamics and space applications. His work is supported by grants from AFOSR, ISIF, and partnerships with institutions like Sandia National Laboratories and Draper Labs. The SCOPE lab collaborates on projects such as lunar landing navigation, satellite proximity operations, and multi-sensor fusion for space surveillance.

Nikos HardavellasView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Quantum Computing Systems
• Parallel Systems
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Nikos Hardavellas is a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University, affiliated with the McCormick School of Engineering. He leads the Parallel Architecture Group at Northwestern (PARAG@N), focusing on energy-efficient parallel computing and quantum systems. His research spans quantum computing systems, fault-tolerant quantum error management, memory-centric architectures, and photonics-based interconnects. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (2009) M.S. Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (2006) M.S. Computer Science, University of Rochester (1997) B.S. Computer Science, University of Crete (1995) Research Interests: Quantum system software stack and error mitigation Memory-centric computing and programmable memory systems Energy-efficient architectures and dark silicon Photonics and optical interconnects Parallel systems and compiler-hardware co-design Key Contributions: Developed SupermarQ, a scalable quantum benchmark suite Pioneered optical cache hierarchies (Pho$) and energy-proportional photonic networks Advanced compiler-driven virtual memory systems (CARAT) and MPI autotuning (ACCLAiM) Awards & Honors: NSF CAREER Award (2015) Future CRA Leader (2024) Best Paper Awards at HPCA (2022) and ISLPED (2021 nomination) Test-of-Time Award at EDBT (2019) Grants & Service: Secured $4.8M in research funding from NSF, industry partners, and university initiatives Executive Committee member of Northwestern’s INQUIRE Institute for Quantum Research General Co-chair of IEEE/ACM MICRO 2022 Extensive service on departmental committees and thesis advisory boards Labs & Teams: Directs PARAG@N, collaborating on quantum computing, photonics, and energy-efficient architectures. Engages with industry partners like AMD, Intel, and Synopsys.

V.S. SubrahmanianView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
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V.S. Subrahmanian is the Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University and a Faculty Fellow at the Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs. His research focuses on AI-driven solutions for security challenges, including forecasting terror attacks, preventing poaching, and analyzing social media threats. Education includes a PhD and MS in Computer Science from Syracuse University (NY) and an MSc (Tech.) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India). Research interests span AI applications in cybersecurity, predictive modeling for security policy, and machine learning for geospatial/social network analysis. Recent work addresses deepfakes, banking crisis forecasts, and airline profit optimization. Notable publications include works on Android malware detection, adversarial attack defenses, and geospatial conflict analysis. His research has influenced international security policies and industry practices. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising/grants information appears incomplete in the source material. Active involvement in multidisciplinary teams tackling global security challenges is implied through his institutional affiliations.

• Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
• Underwater Acoustic Communications
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Professor Yue Rong is a Full Professor at Curtin University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, within the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences. He holds editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing and IEEE Wireless Communications Letters. His research focuses on signal processing for communications, underwater acoustic systems, wireless networks, and healthcare IoT. Rong has authored over 140 journal and conference papers and received multiple awards, including the 2010 Young Researcher of the Year Award. Education: B.E. (Electrical Engineering), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1999) M.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), University of Duisburg-Essen (2002) Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering), Darmstadt University of Technology (2005) Research Interests: Rong's work spans cooperative MIMO communications, underwater acoustic systems, OFDM modulation, radar-based healthcare monitoring, and secure wireless protocols. His innovations include adaptive modulation schemes for underwater environments and radar-based vital signs detection. Recent trends in his publications emphasize AI-driven signal processing for healthcare IoT and underwater optical communication systems. Awards: Best Paper Awards (WCSP 2011, APCOMM 2010) Chinese Government Award (2004) DAAD/ABB Fellowship (2001-2002) Grants & Labs: His research is supported by grants focusing on UAV-enabled data collection and underwater network optimization. He leads projects in the Distributed Data Fusion and Emerging Technologies (DDFE) lab, advancing radar-cardiography and wearable health monitoring systems.

Hesham ElSawyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Wireless Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Federated Learning
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Hesham ElSawy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Networks at the School of Computing, Faculty of Arts and Science, Queen's University. His work focuses on advancing next-generation wireless systems, with particular emphasis on federated learning, IoT networks, and edge computing. He is affiliated with Ingenuity Labs Research Institute, Queen's University, and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of communication theory and network optimization. His research interests span stochastic geometry modeling, energy-efficient protocols for massive IoT deployments, and resilient federated learning frameworks. ElSawy explores novel paradigms in aerial wireless networks, UAV-assisted communication, and network security through percolation theory applications. Recent publications highlight his contributions to system-level analysis of parallel computing at extreme edges, UAV-enabled federated learning architectures, and energy-as-a-service models for RF-powered networks. His work emphasizes practical implementations and large-scale network validation. ElSawy holds no listed awards or grants in the provided text but maintains active collaborations through Ingenuity Labs. His research addresses critical challenges in 5G/6G networks, including latency optimization, resource allocation, and heterogeneous network integration.

• Algorithmic Graph Theory
• Parallel Algorithms
• Graph Theory
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Stavros Nikolopoulos is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Ioannina, Greece. He serves as Director of the Algorithms Engineering Lab and holds a PhD in Computer Science (1991, University of Ioannina). His research focuses on Algorithmic Graph Theory, Parallel Algorithms, Malware Detection, and Software Watermarking. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, including Discrete Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science. Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Ioannina (1982) M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Dundee (1985) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Ioannina (1991) Research Interests: Design and Analysis of Algorithms Graph Algorithms (e.g., permutation graphs, cographs) Malware Detection via System-call Group Analysis Graph-based Watermarking Systems Discrete Event Simulation Awards & Recognition: Best Student Paper Award (WEBIST'13) Best Paper Award (CompSysTech'13) Labs & Projects: Director, Algorithms Engineering Lab Principal Investigator in EU-funded projects (e.g., HRAKLITOS, PENED-05)

Ibrahim TekinView profile

Professor

• Antenna Design
• Wireless Communication Systems
• Propagation Modeling
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Dr. Ibrahim Tekin is a Professor at Sabanci University’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from Middle East Technical University (1990-1992) and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (1997). His career spans research roles at Bell Laboratories (1997-2000) and academic teaching/research. His primary research interests include antenna design, smart antennas, propagation modeling, and geolocation algorithms. He teaches advanced courses like Electromagnetics II , Microwaves , and Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication , emphasizing practical applications in RF and microwave systems. Dr. Tekin’s work focuses on 5G mm-wave antenna arrays, full-duplex systems, and MEMS-based RF components. His recent research explores beamforming networks, low-actuation-voltage MEMS switches, and compact antenna designs for 5G applications. He has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed publications, including journal articles in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and Microwave and Optical Technology Letters . His research also addresses indoor positioning systems using GPS signals and RFIC integration challenges. Key technical contributions include innovative antenna array configurations, low-loss RF MEMS switches, and advanced full-duplex architectures. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical implementations in next-generation wireless communication systems.

• Wireless Communications
• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
• Physical Layer Security
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Dr. Sylvester Boadi Aboagye is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph, Canada. His research focuses on next-generation wireless communication and sensing systems, including reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), physical layer security, visible light communication (VLC), terahertz networks, and integrated sensing-communication frameworks. He received his Ph.D. and M.Eng. from Memorial University (Canada) and B.Sc. (Honors) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana). Prior to joining University of Guelph, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at York University (2023). Dr. Aboagye's expertise includes machine learning for resource allocation, energy-efficient network design, and prototyping optical RIS systems. He currently serves as an Editor for IEEE Communications Letters and has received notable awards including the Governor General’s Gold Medal and recognition as an Exemplary Reviewer. His work addresses challenges in 6G systems, underwater communications, and sustainable network architectures.

Alvaro A. CardenasView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy in Emerging Technologies
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Alvaro A. Cardenas is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), affiliated with the Erik Johnson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Previously, he held positions at the University of Texas at Dallas and conducted research at UC Berkeley and Fujitsu Laboratories. His research focuses on cybersecurity and privacy in emerging technologies, particularly cyber-physical systems like autonomous vehicles, drones, and SCADA systems controlling critical infrastructure. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park B.S. in Computer Science from Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia Research Interests: Security of Industrial Control Systems Smart Grid and IoT Security Cyber-Physical System Exploitation Resilience in Critical Infrastructure Formal Verification of Safety-Critical Systems Awards: NSF CAREER Award 2018 Faculty Excellence in Research Award Eugene McDermott Fellow Endowed Chair IEEE TCSEC Distinguished Service Award Best Paper Awards at ACM CPS & IoT Security, IEEE Smart GridComm, and U.S. Army Research Conference Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF, ARO, AFOSR, NSA, NIST, MITRE, DHS, DoT, Google, Phoenix Technologies, and Intel. Research emphasizes practical defenses against cyber threats in critical systems. Labs/Teams: Leads the Cyber-Physical Systems Security Research Group at UCSC, focusing on innovative solutions for securing emerging technologies.

• Security and Privacy
• Active Cyber Defense
• Security Analytics
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J. Haadi Jafarian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, where he leads the Active Cyber and Infrastructure Defense (ACID) Lab. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 2017. Research Interests: Active Cyber Defense (Moving Target Defense, Cyber Deception) Big Data Analytics for Cyber Threat Intelligence Security for Cyber-Physical Systems & Critical Infrastructures Cyber Resilience and Automation Recent Publications highlight innovations in traffic obfuscation, adversarial machine learning, and deception-based threat detection. His work spans network security, cybersecurity analytics, and scalable defense frameworks. Teaching includes: CSCI 4743/5743: Cyber and Infrastructure Defense (Fall 2023) CSCI 4742/5742: Cyber Programming and Analysis (Spring 2023) CSCI 4741: Cybersecurity Principles (Spring 2022) CSCI 4800: Web Application Development (Spring 2021) CSCI 3761: Computer Networks (Spring 2020) Labs & Teams: The ACID Lab focuses on developing proactive cyber defense strategies, including moving target defense, deception techniques, and security analytics for critical infrastructure.

Azadeh TabibanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Security
• Network Security
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Azadeh Tabiban is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba, leading the FOCUS research lab. She specializes in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud/edge security, network security, and applying machine learning to security challenges. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for real-world systems, including provenance analysis, forensics, and securing smart grids and 5G networks. Education: PhD from Concordia University (supervised by Prof. Lingyu Wang and Prof. Makan Pourzandi), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Waterloo collaborating with Ericsson Montreal. Previously involved in the NSERC/Ericsson IRC in SDN/NFV Security Project. Research Interests: Building scalable security technologies for transparency and trustworthiness in computing systems. Key areas include provenance systems, cloud/NFV security, smart grid cybersecurity, and AI-driven security solutions. Recent projects include URGP-funded work on AI-based intrusion detection and NCC-supported 5G security collaborations with Ericsson and other universities. Awards and Grants: NSERC Discovery Grant (2024), University Research Grants Program (URGP) (2025), National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) Grant (2023), and Best Paper Candidate at CNS'20. Active in securing industrial partnerships and government-funded initiatives. Advising and Training: Supervises PhD and MSc students in system security and machine learning applications. Offers funded positions prioritizing underrepresented groups. Mentors undergraduate students interested in programming and practical cybersecurity solutions. Labs/Teams: Leads the FOCUS lab focused on foundational and operational cybersecurity research. Collaborates with industry partners like Ericsson and academic institutions including Waterloo and Concordia.

Yue ZhaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Smart Grid
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Electricity Market Design
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Yue Zhao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University, with an affiliated appointment in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Prior to this, she held postdoctoral positions at Stanford University and Princeton University. She earned her Ph.D. from UCLA in 2011 and B.E. from Tsinghua University in 2006. Her research focuses on smart grid systems, renewable energy integration, machine learning applications in power systems, and game-theoretic approaches to electricity markets. Key areas include transportation electrification, demand response mechanisms, and cyber-physical security of grid infrastructure. She teaches courses on digital signal processing, convex optimization, and communication systems. Her work spans over 50 publications in top journals and conferences like IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and ACM e-Energy. Notable contributions include dynamic state estimation frameworks for inverter-based resources, incentive-compatible market mechanisms for renewable aggregation, and cyber attack detection methodologies. Dr. Zhao advises a research group focused on interdisciplinary challenges in energy systems. Current openings exist for Ph.D. students with strong analytical backgrounds. Sponsors include NSF, DOE, and industry collaborators.

• Optical Networking
• High-Speed Networks
• Data Center Technologies
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Emmanouel (Manos) Varvarigos is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he leads the High Speed Communication Networks Laboratory. He holds a Diploma from NTUA (1988) and an M.S./Ph.D. from MIT (1990/1992). Prior roles include Professorships at UC Santa Barbara (1992-1998) and Delft University (1998-1999), and leadership at the University of Patras (1999-2015). He has coordinated over 30 EU research projects, including H2020 initiatives like ORCHESTRA and FLEXGRID. His research focuses on optical networking, cloud computing, smart energy grids, and high-speed network protocols. He has published over 450 papers and serves on numerous conference committees. Awards include the NSF Research Initiation Award. His lab employs 5 postdocs and 10+ PhD students, addressing challenges in networking, data centers, and grid computing. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, 1992 M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, 1990 Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA, 1988 Research Interests: Optical networking, high-speed network protocols, data center architectures, cloud computing, smart energy grids, wireless networks, and distributed systems. Grants & Projects: Coordinated 7 EU projects (e.g., FLEXGRID, ORCHESTRA) and participated in 35+ others. National projects include roles as Scientific Director of the Greek School Network and CTI’s Network Technologies Division. Labs & Teams: Directs the High Speed Communication Networks Lab (HSCNL), collaborating with global institutions on optical networks, edge cloud, and smart grids. The lab’s work includes EU-funded projects on 5G, data centers, and renewable energy integration.

Artur Konrad EKERTView profile

Research Professor

• Quantum Information Processing
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Computing
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Artur Konrad EKERT is a Research Professor at the National University of Singapore , a Lee Kong Chian Centennial Professor , and a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) . His work bridges theoretical and experimental quantum physics, computer science, and information theory, with a focus on quantum cryptography and quantum computing. Education: DPhil from the University of Oxford (1991). His research explores the foundational principles of quantum information processing, emphasizing secure communication protocols and algorithmic efficiency. Key contributions include advancing entanglement-based cryptography and analyzing quantum privacy limits. His publications span quantum key distribution, relativistic quantum effects, and computational complexity, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations. Scientific awards include: Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) Lee Kong Chian Centennial Professorship He has mentored researchers in quantum cryptography and contributed to experimental implementations of quantum communication technologies.

Gabor OroszView profile

Professor

• Nonlinear dynamics and control
• Time delay systems
• Connected and automated vehicles
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Gabor Orosz is a Professor at the University of Michigan in both the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering . His work bridges nonlinear dynamics and control , time delay systems , and connected automated vehicles , with a focus on traffic flow optimization and vehicle safety . Education: PhD in Engineering Mathematics, University of Bristol, UK (2006) MSc in Engineering Physics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary (2002) Research Focus : Orosz's research explores the intersection of vehicle automation , connectivity , and nonlinear dynamics . He investigates time delay effects in teleoperation , intent-sharing protocols for cooperative maneuvering , and control barrier functions for safety-critical systems . His work spans theoretical analysis, numerical validation, and real-world experimentation. Article Trends : Recent publications highlight advancements in latency mitigation for remote driving , nonholonomic vehicle control , intent-sharing frameworks , and energy-efficient strategies for connected vehicle systems . Themes include delayed feedback , stochastic communication , and safety-guaranteed control . Awards & Appointments : NSF CAREER Award (2014) Fulbright Scholar at Budapest University of Technology (2023-2024) Editorial roles in Vehicle System Dynamics (2020) and Time Delay Systems (2017) Student Mentorship : Orosz has advised numerous PhD students, including Anil Alan (2024, TU Delft), Chaozhe He (2018, University at Buffalo), and Tamás Molnár (2020, Wichita State University). His alumni work at institutions like Toyota Research Institute , Ford Motor Co. , and Zoox . Labs & Teams : He leads research at the University of Michigan's Mechanical Engineering Department and collaborates with international institutions such as Caltech and Budapest University of Technology . His team focuses on experimental validation of connected vehicle systems and delay-tolerant control .