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Associate Professor
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.
Associate Professor
Yimin D. Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University's College of Engineering, where he leads the Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) Lab. His research spans statistical signal processing, array processing, radar, wireless communications, and convex optimization. Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's work focuses on cutting-edge signal processing techniques including compressive sensing, sparse arrays, time-frequency analysis, and robust beamforming. These are applied to radar systems, satellite navigation, assisted living, and wireless networks. His research addresses core challenges in target localization, direction-of-arrival estimation, and spectrum-efficient joint radar-communication systems. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in exploiting sparsity, virtual arrays, and deep learning to enhance resolution and robustness in radar and communication systems. Themes include multi-frequency processing, low-rank matrix recovery, and optimized OFDM waveforms for dual-function systems. Scientific Awards: 2016 IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation Premium Award 2017 IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Harry Rowe Mimno Award 2018 IEEE Signal Processing Society Young Author Best Paper Award (coauthor) Advising and Grants: Dr. Zhang has served as Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on over $6 million in research funding from the NSF, AFRL, ONR, and DARPA. While student advisees are not listed, his leadership of the ASP Lab suggests active mentorship of graduate researchers. He contributes extensively to the academic community as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing and editor for Signal Processing journal, and serves on key IEEE technical committees. Labs and Teams: He directs the Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) Lab at Temple University, which focuses on developing novel algorithms for real-world applications in radar, communications, and navigation. Previously, he led the Wireless Communications and Positioning Lab and the RFID Lab at Villanova University.
Professor
Ulf Hanefeld is a Full Professor and Section Leader in the Department of Biotechnology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences , Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) , where he leads the Biocatalysis research section. His work integrates chemistry and biology to develop sustainable synthetic methodologies using enzymes. PhD from Georg-August-Universität zu Göttingen (1993) Postdoctoral experience at Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, and TU Delft Recipient of a Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) fellowship His research interests center on biocatalysis , particularly enzymes that enable difficult chemical transformations such as C–C bond formation , enantioselective hydration , and ozonolysis . He focuses on enzyme discovery, engineering, immobilization, and application in flow chemistry to achieve sustainable and efficient synthesis. His work spans from fundamental enzyme mechanism studies to industrial applications in green chemistry . The publication trends reveal a consistent focus on enzyme immobilization , flow reactor systems , and chemo-enzymatic cascades . His recent work emphasizes the use of hydroxynitrile lyases , aldolases , and methyltransferases for the synthesis of chiral intermediates under environmentally benign conditions. The integration of biocatalysis with continuous manufacturing highlights a strong commitment to industrial applicability and process sustainability. Scientific contributions and recognition : Active contributor to high-impact journals in chemistry and biotechnology Coordinated research in the CassaFLOW project (international academic-industrial collaboration) Author of influential reviews, e.g., in Chemical Society Reviews (2022) Teaching and supervision : He teaches Catalysis (Bachelor) and Advanced Biocatalysis (Master), and supervises numerous Master’s theses (MEP) and Bachelor’s projects (BEP) . Students in his group are actively involved in research and often become co-authors on scientific papers. Projects center on green chemistry, enzyme engineering, and spectroscopic analysis of biochemical systems. Laboratory and research environment : The Ulf Hanefeld Group operates within the Biocatalysis section, a multidisciplinary environment fostering collaboration on enzyme discovery, immobilization, and cascade reactions. The group emphasizes practical innovation, with strong links to industry and international research networks.
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Livia Pancotto is a Senior Lecturer in Banking at the Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Strathclyde. She serves as Director of the MSc in International Banking and Finance and Deputy Director of the Responsible Business Institute (ReBI). She holds a PhD and MSc from Bangor University and degrees from Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on European banking regulation, financial stability, and gender diversity's impact on climate finance. She chairs the International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium and edits The European Journal of Finance. Awards include the 2014 Best Banking and Finance Master’s dissertation. She leads research on negative interest rates, non-performing loans, and green lending through EU-funded projects. Education: PhD Banking & Finance (Bangor), MSc (Sapienza), BSc (Sapienza) Research explores empirical banking dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable finance. Key topics include EU banking union evolution, climate change mitigation via gender-diverse bank boards, and market reactions to policy shocks. Recent work analyzes negative interest rate impacts on bank efficiency and Italy's NPL crisis. She has secured £153k in research funding (2023-2025). Grants: Research Excellence Awards (Strathclyde SRSS) Led workshops on Responsible Business and AI, presented at FSB Financial Innovation Network, and peer-reviewed for top journals. Supervises doctoral candidates through IAFDS. Active in editorial and advisory roles enhancing academic rigor in finance disciplines.
Associate Professor
Dr. Zhenman Fang is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering Science , Simon Fraser University (SFU) , where he founded and directs the HiAccel Lab . He also holds an associate membership in the School of Computing Science at SFU. His research focuses on customizable computing with software-defined hardware acceleration , addressing performance, energy-efficiency, and reliability in post-Moore’s law computing across domains like machine learning , big data analytics , quantum chemistry , and precision medicine . Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Fudan University (2014), with a visit to University of Minnesota during his studies. Postdoctoral Work: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2014-2017). Industry Experience: Staff Software Engineer at Xilinx (2017-2019). Dr. Fang’s research spans the entire computing stack , including application characterization , accelerator-rich architecture design , and programming/tool support . He has developed frameworks like HiSpMV , SyncNN , and SQL2FPGA , emphasizing FPGA acceleration for vision transformers , quantum chemistry , and spiking neural networks . His work has been recognized with 3 best paper awards (FPL 2024, TCAD 2019, MEMSYS 2017) and 3 best paper nominees (FCCM 2025, HPCA 2017, ISPASS 2018). Recent publications highlight trends in low-precision machine learning ( ShiftQuant , ESRU ), quantum chemistry acceleration ( SERI ), and vision transformer optimization ( Quasar-ViT ). His HiAccel Lab actively mentors PhD and MASc students , with notable graduates like Alec Lu (PhD 2024, now at Meta) and Philip Stachura (MASc, now with BC Graduate Scholarship). Scientific Awards: Inaugural SFU Research Excellence Award - Horizon Award (2025) FPL 2024 Stamatis Vassiliadis Best Paper NSERC Alliance Award (2020) CFI JELF Award (2019) Xilinx University Program Award (2019) IEEE Senior Member (2023) Grants: NSERC Discovery Grant (2019) CFI JELF Funding (2019) Huawei and Xilinx sponsorships Dr. Fang leads open-source initiatives like SyncNN , PASTA , and SQL2FPGA , and serves as General Chair for ASAP 2025 and Program Co-Chair for RAW 2025 . His lab collaborates globally with institutions such as UCLA , Northeastern University , and Xidian University .
Assistant Professor
Jakob Schoeffer is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Artificial Intelligence department at the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen (Netherlands). His work focuses on the intersection of human decision-making and artificial intelligence, particularly in high-stakes contexts where fairness, transparency, and appropriate human-AI collaboration are critical. Dr. Schoeffer's research interests center on responsible and explainable AI, with specific focus areas including: Human-AI collaboration dynamics in decision-making processes Fairness perceptions and interventions in AI systems Appropriate reliance on AI recommendations Explainable AI techniques for high-stakes domains Transparency mechanisms that improve human-AI team performance Label indeterminacy issues in medical AI applications His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong trend toward applying AI research in critical domains like healthcare (particularly neurological recovery prediction), while maintaining a rigorous focus on the human aspects of AI deployment. His work spans both theoretical foundations of human-AI interaction and practical implementations, often employing mixed-methods approaches that combine technical AI development with behavioral studies. Dr. Schoeffer actively collaborates with researchers across institutions including the University of Texas at Austin and has made significant contributions to top conferences in AI ethics, fairness, and human-computer interaction. His research has been featured in multiple news outlets and policy discussions, indicating real-world impact of his work on responsible AI development. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Schoeffer was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his PhD from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany with a dissertation titled "On the Interplay of Transparency and Fairness in AI-Informed Decision-Making." He also holds a master's degree in Operations Research from Georgia Tech and industry experience as a Senior Data Scientist at IBM.
Professor
Thomas Hacker is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University. His research focuses on cloud computing, high-performance computing, operating systems, computer networking, and cyber infrastructure . He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan, along with dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Physics from Oakland University. Education: PhD (Computer Science & Engineering), University of Michigan (2004) MS (Computer Science & Engineering), University of Michigan (1993) BS (Computer Science, Mathematics Minor), Oakland University (1989) BS (Physics), Oakland University (1989) Dr. Hacker's research spans cloud and grid computing, operating systems, and distributed systems , with applications in earthquake engineering data systems and AI-driven infrastructure analysis. His recent work explores extended layer 2 networking for bare-metal provisioning ( 2023 IEEE Cloud Summit ) and machine-supported bridge inspection using artificial intelligence ( Transportation Research Record, 2023 ). Notable scientific contributions include 15+ publications on topics like cyberinfrastructure for earthquake engineering, container-based virtualization, and data-intensive systems. His work has been recognized with awards such as the NSF CAREER Award (2010) and multiple Purdue Seed for Success Awards . Key Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2010) Purdue Seed for Success Awards (2008-2013) ASEE Information Systems Division Best Paper Award (2012) College of Technology Outstanding Faculty in Discovery Award (2010) He has held leadership roles at Purdue, including Department Head (2018-2021) and Interim Department Head (2011-2016) . His career spans academic positions at Indiana University, University of Michigan, and industry roles at Storage Technology Corporation.
Associate Professor
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.
Professor
Farhad Rachidi-Haeri is a Titular Professor and Head of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Group at EPFL. His expertise spans EMC research, lightning electromagnetics, time reversal techniques, and fault location in power systems. He has led the EMC Group since the 1980s, with funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, European Union, and private sector collaborations. His work involves international partnerships with institutions like the University of Toronto and KTH. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from EPFL (1991), M.S. from EPFL (1986). Roles: President of Swiss National Committee of URSI (2012–2020), Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on EMC (2013–2015), and member of the Academy of Sciences of Bologna Institute (2019). Research Focus: Lightning interaction with infrastructure, electromagnetic field modeling, time reversal applications for fault detection, and high-frequency transient analysis. His work bridges theoretical physics and engineering, addressing challenges in power systems, lightning protection, and aerospace. Awards: IEEE EMC Technical Achievement Award (2005), Berger Award (2016), and Distinguished Honorary Professor at Tsinghua University (2024). Over 400 peer-reviewed papers and 500 conference contributions reflect his prolific research output. Labs/Teams: Leads the EMC Laboratory at EPFL, focusing on experimental and numerical studies of electromagnetic phenomena. Collaborates with global networks on projects like Laser Lightning Control and structural lightning protection for wind turbines.
Researcher
Dr. Marina Miron is a post-doctoral researcher at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies and Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Military Ethics. Her work focuses on military strategy, cybersecurity, and ethical education in conflict contexts. She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales (Australian Defence Force Academy) and has taught at institutions like the NATO School and Colombian War College. Current projects include analyzing Russia/China’s information warfare strategies and developing country-specific military ethics programs for Colombia’s armed forces. She also advises on cyber defense, AI in military contexts, and drone technology impacts. Research interests span counterinsurgency, hybrid warfare, cyber operations, and ethical dilemmas in modern conflict. She co-leads a British Academy-funded project on Western countermeasures against information warfare and contributed to NATO’s counterterrorism training programs. Her work bridges technological advancements with ethical considerations, particularly in unmanned systems and medical ethics. Publications analyze Russian cyber capabilities, drone public perception, and historical conflict resolution cases like Peru. She frequently appears in media discussions on Ukraine and cybersecurity threats. Professional networks include King’s Cybersecurity Centre and Freeman Air & Space Institute.
Professor
Stephan Conermann serves as Professor of Islamic Studies and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Bonn, where he has held continuous academic appointments since 2003. His institutional leadership includes directorship of the Annemarie Schimmel Kolleg (2010-2022), Bonn Center for Transcultural Narratology, and significant administrative roles culminating in his current deanship since 2023. Academic Background: Doctorate in Oriental Philology/Islamic Studies (Kiel University, 1996, magna cum laude) Magisterstudium in Asian History, Oriental and Slavic Philology (Kiel University, 1992) Conermann's research examines pre-modern Islamic societies through narrative strategies in historiography, with specialized focus on Mamluk Sultanate governance (1250-1517), Delhi Sultanate/Mughal transitions, and Transottomanica mobility dynamics. His work uniquely connects asymmetrical dependencies (particularly slavery systems), power structures, and global entanglements across South Asia, Middle East, and Eastern Europe. His extensive publication portfolio shows consistent thematic evolution toward comparative frameworks analyzing slavery beyond Eurocentric models, narrative construction of power across cultures, and mobility as historical catalyst. Recent scholarship increasingly integrates transcultural methodology with digital humanities approaches. Academic Leadership: Supervised 290+ theses (59 PhD, 96 Magister, 47 Master, 88 Bachelor) Acquired ~9 million euros in third-party funding (DFG, BMBF, DAAD) Editor of 15+ publication series including Mamluk Studies and Dependency and Slavery Studies Conermann directs the Bonn Center for Transcultural Narratology and co-leads the EXC 2036 'Beyond Slavery and Freedom' cluster, fostering interdisciplinary research on pre-modern dependency systems through international collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Academic
Lindsey Draper, MD serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Roybal Laboratory within the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. Her clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer using systemic therapies including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, with a commitment to evaluating and offering clinical trial opportunities as part of individualized patient care. Dr. Draper completed her educational training with a B.S. in Biology from Juniata College (2010), an M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (2017), an Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital (2022), and is currently completing a Medical Oncology Fellowship at UCSF (2025-2027). Her research interests center on cancer immunotherapy, particularly T cell-based approaches for HPV-associated cancers and ovarian cancer. She investigates engineered T cell therapies targeting viral antigens in cervical and other HPV-related cancers, with a focus on overcoming treatment resistance and improving clinical outcomes through novel immunotherapeutic strategies. Her work bridges fundamental immunological mechanisms with clinical applications, emphasizing the translation of laboratory discoveries into patient treatments. Dr. Draper's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field of cancer immunotherapy, with recent work focusing on TCR-engineered T cells for leukemia and HPV-associated malignancies. Her research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in T cell engineering approaches and a growing emphasis on addressing inflammatory responses and treatment resistance mechanisms. Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Early Career Research Award: Parker Scholar (2024) Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology Symbiont Seed Grant for 'Antigen Discovery for Ovarian Cancer' (2024) Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024) Women in Cancer Immunotherapy Network Leadership Institute Selected Participant, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (2024) Physician-Scientist Fellow, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub - San Francisco (2023-2025) As a physician-scientist, Dr. Draper maintains an active research program while providing clinical care, with particular emphasis on developing novel immunotherapies for gynecologic cancers. Her current fellowship at UCSF and multiple early-career awards indicate strong potential for continued contributions to the field of cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Draper works within the Roybal Laboratory at UCSF, which focuses on innovative approaches to cancer immunotherapy and T cell engineering. Her research intersects with multiple collaborative initiatives at UCSF, including the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology.
Professor
Cumrun Vafa is an Iranian-American theoretical physicist and the Hollis Professor of Mathematicks and Natural Philosophy at Harvard University. His research spans string theory, quantum gravity, and the interplay between geometry and quantum field theories. Born in Tehran, Iran (1960) BS in Mathematics and Physics from MIT (1981) PhD in Physics from Princeton University (1985) under Edward Witten His work includes foundational contributions to F-theory, black hole entropy via solitonic states, and geometric engineering of quantum field theories. He has published over 300 articles with collaborators like Robbert Dijkgraaf and Hirosi Ooguri. Recent research focuses on string dualities, mirror symmetry, and applications to unresolved particle physics problems. His articles emphasize connections between Toda theories, matrix models, and supersymmetric gauge systems. Notable awards include: ICTP Dirac Medal (2008) Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics (2016) Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2017) Mustafa Prize (2021) Election to American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2005) Election to National Academy of Sciences (2009) He has advised prominent students such as Freddy Cachazo and Daniel Jafferis. Vafa is also a trustee of the Network of Iranians for Knowledge and Innovation (NIKI).
Associate Professor
Ming Yin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. Her research bridges human-computer interaction, applied artificial intelligence, computational social science, and behavioral sciences. She focuses on leveraging human behavior data to design intelligent systems that balance machine efficiency with human understanding, trust, and engagement. Education : PhD in Computer Science (Harvard University, 2017), B.E. in Computer Software (Tsinghua University, 2011) Previous Roles : Postdoctoral researcher at Microsoft Research New York City (2017–2018) Teaching : Courses on AI, Human-AI Interaction, Data Mining, and Human-Centered Computing Research Interests center on social computing, crowdsourcing, human-AI interaction, and ethical AI. She employs experimental and computational methods to study how human behavior can improve AI systems' design, fairness, and user trust. Her work has significant implications for gig economy platforms, decision support systems, and algorithmic accountability. Scientific Contributions include over 15 recent articles in top venues like CHI, IJCAI, and ACL. These works explore topics such as LLM-driven trust calibration, adversarial social influence, and ethical AI design. Her research has been recognized with the NSF CAREER Award Siebel Scholar (Class of 2017) Multiple Best Paper and Honorable Mention Awards at CHI, CSCW, and HCOMP Teaching Expertise spans courses like Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (CS 471), Human-AI Interaction (CS 592-HAI), and Data Mining (CS 573). She emphasizes project-based learning and designing systems for real-world problems, such as "learning in a new era" in her 2025 HCI course.
Professor
Professor Kim Eun-hee is a faculty member in the Department of Defense Systems Engineering at Sejong University, specializing in advanced radar technologies and signal processing. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical applications in defense systems. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2004), KAIST M.Sc. in Engineering (1996), KAIST B.Sc. in Precision Engineering (1994), KAIST Her research focuses on radar system design, including airborne active phased array radar, automotive radar, broadband noise radar, and over-the-horizon radar. She explores waveform optimization, MIMO architectures, and signal processing algorithms to enhance radar performance in complex environments. Publications highlight her expertise in MIMO radar configurations, Doppler-insensitive waveforms, and machine learning integration for signal analysis. She leads industry-academic collaborations with organizations like Hanwha Systems and LIG Nex1. She contributes to technical committees, including the Sensor and Signal Processing Division of the Korean Society of Military Science and Technology. Her laboratory (Defense Radar Technology Laboratory) focuses on radar design, signal processing, and sensor integration.
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