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Piotr IndykView profile

Professor

• High-dimensional computational geometry
• Data stream algorithms
• Sparse recovery
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Piotr Indyk is the Thomas D. and Virginia W. Cabot Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at MIT. He is co-director of the Foundations of Data Science Institute (FODSI) and a member of MIT's Theory of Computation Group, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), and multiple research initiatives like Wireless@MIT and Big Data@CSAIL. Education: Magister (MA) in Computer Science, University of Warsaw (1995) Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University (2000), advised by Rajeev Motwani Research Interests: Focuses on high-dimensional computational geometry, data stream algorithms, sparse recovery, compressive sensing, and machine learning. His work includes foundational contributions like locality-sensitive hashing (LSH), the Sparse Fourier Transform, and efficient similarity search algorithms. Key Contributions: Known for developing FALCONN (Fast Approximate Nearest Neighbor Search library), and for pioneering work in sub-linear algorithms, streaming algorithms, and geometric computing. Awards: ACM Paris Kanellakis Award (2012) ACM Fellow (2015) Simons Investigator (2013) Member, National Academy of Sciences (2024) Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023) Teaching & Mentorship: Advised numerous PhD/MSc students and postdocs, and taught courses on geometric computation, streaming algorithms, and algorithmic aspects of embeddings. Labs & Teams: Leads research in areas like FODSI, geometric algorithms, and data science at MIT's CSAIL.

• Robust Statistics
• Dimension Reduction
• Meta-Analysis
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Professor Luke Prendergast is the Deputy Dean of the School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematical Sciences (SCEMS) at La Trobe University (LTU) and holds a Professorship in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He previously served as Head of Department (2014–2020) and led LTU's Statistics Consulting Platform. His research focuses on robust statistics, meta-analysis, dimension reduction, and applied statistics, leading the DRAMA research group. Collaborations span fields like endocrinology, disability studies, and respiratory health. He actively contributes to research grants, including projects on Prader-Willi syndrome and exercise for disability populations. Professor Prendergast's recent work emphasizes statistical software development (e.g., the rquest package) and applications in biostatistics, such as metabolomics analysis and health intervention fidelity. His articles address topics like quantile-based hypothesis testing, geospatial accessibility for disability care, and motivational interviewing efficacy. Professional roles include NHMRC grant review panels, editorial boards for Nutrients and Respirology , and leadership in the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA Vic). His teaching includes courses in meta-analysis, linear models, and data-based critical thinking. Grants funded projects on exercise programs for cerebral palsy populations and community-university partnerships for disability inclusion. Luke's work bridges statistical theory with real-world health challenges, emphasizing robust methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Lars LinsenView profile

Professor

• Interactive Visual Analysis
• Medical Visualization
• Scientific Visualization
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Linsen is a full Professor of Computer Science at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität (WWU) Münster, leading the VISualization & graphIX (VISIX) group. His primary affiliation is the Institute of Computer Science within the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. He holds adjunct professorships at Jacobs University, Bremen, and has held previous academic roles including Full Professor at Jacobs University (2012–2017) and Associate/Assistant Professor roles in Germany and the U.S. His research focuses on interactive visual analysis, medical visualization, and scientific visualization, with applications in life sciences and engineering. Education: PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Computer Science from Universität Karlsruhe (2001), M.Sc. (Diplom) in Computer Science (1997), B.Sc. (Vordiplom) in Computer Science (1994). Awards: IEEE Visualization Design Contest Winner (2008, 2022, 2018), Preis des Fördervereins des Forschungszentrum Informatik (2002). Research Highlights: Develops visualization tools for medical imaging (e.g., mass spectrometry imaging, MRI data analysis) and physical simulations (e.g., wildfire spread analysis, asteroid impact modeling). Active in EU-funded projects like Pig-Pro-QuO (surface coatings) and cells-in-motion initiatives. Supervised over 20 PhD/MS advisees, including notable graduates in medical visualization and simulation ensemble analysis. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top venues like IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, Computers & Graphics, and EuroVis. Key works include SciVis contest-winning wildfire analysis frameworks and medical visualization tools for stenosis detection. Teaching: Offers courses on visualization, computer graphics, and computational science. Actively involved in thesis supervision and curriculum development at both WWU Münster and Jacobs University. Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator on DFG-funded projects (e.g., hemodynamics simulations, ensemble visualization) and industry collaborations (e.g., Tascon GmbH for coating quality analysis). Member of the Cells-in-Motion Interfaculty Centre and CDH board at WWU.

• Conceptual Modeling
• Business Process Management
• Digital Transformation
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Yves Wautelet serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, where he conducts research in conceptual modeling, business process management, and digital transformation. His work addresses critical challenges at the intersection of information systems engineering and business strategy, with particular focus on sustainability-driven modeling approaches and IT governance frameworks. His primary research interests include: Conceptual modeling methodologies and frameworks Business process management and information systems design Digital transformation strategies and implementation IT governance and business-IT alignment Sustainability-driven modeling for circular economy Agile software development practices and methods Requirements engineering with user stories Wautelet's recent publication record demonstrates significant scholarly productivity with numerous 2024-2025 publications spanning conceptual modeling frameworks for sustainability (Circulise), tools for identifying ambiguity in user stories (AmbiTRUS), and approaches to align strategic and operational agility. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across diverse domains including healthcare, circular economy, software development, and organizational transformation. His research consistently applies model-driven approaches to solve complex real-world problems, often integrating sustainability considerations into information systems engineering. As a promotor and co-promotor, Wautelet currently supervises multiple doctoral research projects including: Automatic generation of conceptual models from textual descriptions (2024-2028) Sustainability-Driven Modeling Assistant for Twin Transition in Vietnam (2024-2028) Home Care Business Process Management using Distributed Ledger Technologies (2024-2028) Teaching Modeling Skills in BPMN formalism (2021-2025) His research is conducted through the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS) at KU Leuven's Brussels campus, where he contributes to advancing model-driven approaches for addressing contemporary business and technological challenges.

Mathias DrtonView profile

Professor

• Graphical models
• Algebraic statistics
• Causal inference
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Prof. Mathias Drton holds the Chair of Mathematical Statistics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), within the Department of Mathematics and School of Computation, Information and Technology. His research focuses on graphical models, algebraic statistics, causal inference, and multivariate data analysis. He has authored numerous publications in top-tier journals and conferences, including work on conditional independence, sparse factor analysis, and causal discovery in linear models. Drton has supervised a large number of theses, mentoring students in areas like high-dimensional statistics, graphical models, and causal inference. He is actively involved in teaching advanced courses such as 'Graphical Models in Statistics' and 'Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics.' His academic contributions span theoretical developments in statistical methodology and computational tools, including R packages like SEMID and symRC . Drton collaborates internationally, contributing to projects like the TUM-ICL Mathematical Sciences Hub and Exzellenzcluster MCQST. His work bridges algebraic methods with statistical challenges, addressing identifiability in latent variable models and robust graphical modeling under non-Gaussian assumptions. Recent research emphasizes causal structure learning under partial homoscedasticity, distribution-free independence tests, and multi-domain causal representation learning. Drton’s lab actively explores applications in genomics, epidemiology, and machine learning, leveraging both theoretical rigor and practical computational methods.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Electromagnetism
• Finite Element Methods
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Ana Maria Alonso Rodriguez is a Full Professor of Numerical Analysis at the Department of Mathematics, University of Trento. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1993) and has held academic positions across Italy and Spain since 1990. Her research focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, computational electromagnetism, finite element methods, and domain decomposition techniques. She has organized international workshops and minisymposia, including the 2022 Oberwolfach workshop on Hilbert Complexes and the 2018 ICOSAHOM conference session on high-order methods. Her work bridges numerical analysis, topology, and applied electromagnetism, with recent contributions to Whitney finite elements and discrete potential theory. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1988-1993) Licenciatura en Ciencias Matematicas, same institution (1982-1987) Research emphasizes high-order discretizations for electromagnetic problems, leveraging finite element exterior calculus and graph-based decomposition techniques. Recent work (2024) advances tree-cotree methods for curl operator spectra and Whitney form interpolation. She actively collaborates with international institutions like the CI2MA in Chile and the Laboratoire J. A. Dieudonné in France. Teaching includes courses on numerical PDEs, finite elements, computational electromagnetism, and MATLAB-based numerical analysis at both undergraduate and PhD levels. She has supervised numerous courses in Italy and Spain since 2000, integrating practical software tools like FreeFem and MODULEF into instruction.

David BurtonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Aerodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Wind Engineering
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David Burton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Monash Wind Tunnel Research Platform (MWTRP), a major research facility supporting experimental and applied aerodynamics research across multiple industries. Research Interests: His expertise lies in experimental fluid dynamics, with a focus on wind engineering, industrial aerodynamics, and aero-acoustics. Key areas include building, vehicle, and sports aerodynamics, flow control, and the impact of wind storms and cyclones. He integrates experimental testing with numerical simulation, particularly in complex bluff body flows and sustainable engineering design. The recent publication trends reflect a strong emphasis on postcritical flow over rough and multiple cylinders, aerodynamic modeling in sports (especially cycling), and real-world applications such as freight train aerodynamics and cyclone resilience. His work combines rigorous experimentation with practical engineering solutions. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: David Burton is accepting PhD students and actively supervises research projects. He has served as Primary Chief Investigator on significant research grants, including 'Wind and Water Loading of Flags in Cyclones' (2021–2022) and 'Wind Comfort Simulation and New Engineering Design Process' (2022–2023), demonstrating sustained external funding and project leadership. Labs and Teams: He manages the Monash Wind Tunnel Research Platform (MWTRP), an ISO9001-accredited facility featuring the largest wind tunnel of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. The platform includes CNC machining, rapid prototyping, and a multidisciplinary team of postgraduate students, designers, technical officers, and postdoctoral researchers, supporting collaborations across automotive, defense, construction, UAVs, wind energy, and sports sectors.

• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Machine Learning
• Neural Signal Processing
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Professor Guan Cuntai serves as Deputy Dean of the College of Computing & Data Science and holds the President's Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He also maintains a courtesy appointment as Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. His leadership extends to multiple research institutes including serving as Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AI.R) and Co-Director of both S-Lab for Advanced Intelligence (2020-2025) and the Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore (2015-2018 & 2024-2025). Professor Guan's research focuses on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), Machine Learning, Neural Signal & Image Processing, and Artificial Intelligence. His work at the Centre for Brain-Computing Research (CBCR) investigates deep learning algorithms for motor activity decoding, cognitive mechanism understanding, and explainable AI for brain decoding modeling. His research spans applications in motor decoding, attention and emotion detection, silent speech decoding, and olfactory response analysis from brain signals. His significant contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards: Annual BCI Research Award (First Prize) King Salman Award for Disability Research Nanyang Research Award IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award Achiever of the Year (Research) Award Finalist of the President Technology Award Professor Guan has delivered over 100 keynote speeches and invited talks globally, including at the opening ceremony of the 7th International BCI Meeting and IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics. His extensive publication record includes 420 refereed journal and conference papers, and he has secured significant research funding resulting in 26 granted patents and patent applications, with 17 technologies licensed to six companies across Singapore and USA. He leads the Centre for Brain-Computing Research (CBCR) which focuses on fundamental and applied BCI research, and previously established the Brain-Computer Interface research program and founded the Department of Neural & Biomedical Technology at the Institute for Infocomm Research, A*STAR before joining NTU in 2016.

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

Aaron RothView profile

Professor

• Algorithms
• Machine Learning
• Differential Privacy
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Aaron Roth is the Henry Salvatori Professor of Computer and Cognitive Science at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Department of Computer and Information Science in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the Wharton School and is associated with several research centers including PRiML, the Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, and the AMCS program. He received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University under Avrim Blum and was a postdoc at Microsoft Research New England. His research focuses on algorithms and machine learning, particularly in private data analysis, fairness in machine learning, game theory, mechanism design, and learning theory. His work bridges theoretical computer science with societal concerns, advocating for ethically aware algorithm design. He co-authored the book The Ethical Algorithm with Michael Kearns, which explores how to embed social values like privacy and fairness into algorithmic systems. His recent publications show a strong trend toward uncertainty quantification, multicalibration, conformal prediction, and fairness in reinforcement learning and high-dimensional settings. He frequently publishes in top-tier venues such as STOC, FOCS, ICML, NeurIPS, and COLT, often with a focus on rigorous theoretical foundations with practical implications. Hans Sigrist Prize Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship NSF CAREER award Google Faculty Research Award Amazon Research Award Yahoo Academic Career Enhancement award Roth has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, many of whom now hold academic or industry research positions. He is also an Amazon Scholar at AWS and has served in advisory roles for companies like Apple, Facebook, Leapyear, and Spectrum Labs. He has been active in organizing workshops and tutorials on differential privacy, fairness, and adaptive data analysis, and has given keynotes at major conferences and institutions worldwide. He leads research groups and collaborates widely across Penn, focusing on responsible AI, privacy, and algorithmic fairness. His lab produces foundational work on calibration, unlearning, privacy-preserving learning, and equitable decision-making systems.

• Microbiomics
• Genomics
• Complex Diseases
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Elin Org is a Professor of Microbiomics at the University of Tartu's Institute of Genomics, where she also serves as Head of the Estonian Genome Centre and Vice Director of the Institute. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to microbiome and genomic research. Education: PhD in Genetics, University of Tartu (2006) Master's Degree in Molecular Biotechnology and Biomedicine, University of Tartu (2000) Bachelor's Degree, University of Tartu (1997) Classical Singing, Heino Eller Tartu Music School (1996) Professor Org's research primarily focuses on the intricate relationships between host and gut microbiota and their influence on metabolism and common complex diseases. Her work bridges microbiomics, genomics, and complex disease research, with particular emphasis on understanding how gut microbiome composition affects human health. She has pioneered research connecting long-term antibiotic usage with microbiota-dependent effects and has made significant contributions to understanding the role of gut microbiome in conditions such as gestational diabetes, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Her approach integrates advanced computational methods with comprehensive health data to uncover causal relationships in microbiome research. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating microbiome data with extensive digital health metrics, using machine learning approaches to identify microbial predictors of health outcomes. This work is increasingly focused on translating microbiome research into clinical applications for disease prediction and personalized medicine approaches, particularly in the context of the Estonian Biobank initiative. Major Scientific Recognition: 2025 National Science Award in medical and health sciences 2023 and 2022: Recognized among the world's top 1% most cited researchers by Clarivate Analytics 2020: Member of AcademiaNet, a portal for top female researchers 2017: EMBO Installation grant 2013: Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowship Professor Org has secured substantial research funding as principal investigator for multiple significant projects, including 'DISCERN - Discovering the causes of three poorly understood cancers in Europe' (€245,466, European Commission) and 'Improving colorectal cancer screening and prediction using microbiome-based biomarkers' (€760,450, Estonian Research Council). She has served as an opponent for numerous PhD theses across European institutions, contributing to the development of emerging researchers in her field. As Head of the Estonian Genome Centre, Professor Org leads a multidisciplinary research team that plays a crucial role in Estonia's transition from biobanking to personalized medicine applications. She is actively involved in international collaborations through COST networks including INFOGUT (focused on in vitro colon models) and ML4Microbiome (statistical and machine learning techniques in human microbiome studies), positioning her at the forefront of global microbiome research initiatives.

Christina LeslieView profile

Research Professor

• Computational Biology
• Systems Biology
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Christina Leslie is a Research Professor and Member of the Computational & Systems Biology Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). She leads an active research laboratory focused on developing computational approaches to understand complex biological systems. Dr. Leslie earned her PhD from the University of California, Berkeley and has established herself as a leading computational biologist in cancer research and immunology. Computational & Systems Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dr. Leslie's research focuses on developing novel computational methods to study cellular biological systems from a global and data-driven perspective. Her lab exploits diverse high-throughput functional and genomic data to understand molecular networks underlying fundamental cellular processes, including transcription regulation, pre-mRNA processing, signaling, and post-transcriptional gene silencing. Her algorithmic methods draw heavily on machine learning to build accurate predictive models from noisy and high-dimensional biological data. Key areas of interest include modeling cell-type specific transcriptional programs and dissecting co- and post-transcriptional regulation, particularly microRNA-mediated gene regulation. Analysis of Dr. Leslie's publication record over the last five years reveals a strong focus on computational approaches to cancer genomics, immunology, and epigenetics. Her work bridges multiple disciplines, with a particular emphasis on developing machine learning methods to interpret complex biological data. The publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in integrating multiple data types (genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic) to understand cancer biology and immune responses. Recent work shows a growing emphasis on single-cell technologies and spatial analysis of tumor microenvironments. Introduction of string kernel methodology for SVM classification of biological sequences Development of algorithms for predictive modeling of gene regulation First systems-level analyses of competition between microRNAs and between target transcripts Dr. Leslie actively mentors numerous graduate students and research associates, with current lab members including Vianne Gao, Alireza Karbalaghareh, Erik Ladewig, and several others. Her lab has received significant research funding to support their work on computational approaches to cancer biology and immunology. The Leslie Lab maintains close collaborations with multiple experimental groups at MSK, facilitating the translation of computational insights into biological understanding. The Leslie Lab operates within the Computational & Systems Biology Program at MSK, with strong ties to both the research and clinical missions of the institution. The lab maintains state-of-the-art computational infrastructure for analyzing large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets and collaborates extensively with wet-lab researchers to validate computational predictions experimentally.

• Nanophotonics
• Metasurfaces
• Inverse Design
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Jonathan Fan is an Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Electrical Engineering. His teaching portfolio includes graduate and undergraduate courses in electromagnetics, integrated circuit fabrication, and specialized studies across all quarters. EE 242: Electromagnetic Waves (Autumn) EE 312: Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory (Winter) ENGR 42/EE 42: Electromagnetics and Applications (Spring) 11 independent studies and thesis courses (EE 190, EE 191, EE 300, etc.) His research focuses on nanophotonics and metasurface engineering , with particular emphasis on inverse design methodologies, machine learning -driven photonic optimization, and machine learning in electromagnetic simulation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward deep learning-enabled photonic design and high-speed optimization of complex optical systems. His work spans metamaterial fabrication , nonlocal effects in metasurfaces, and multi-functional optical devices such as spaceplates for aberration correction. Key technical contributions include physics-augmented neural networks , reparameterization techniques for design constraints, and topology-optimized metasurfaces .

Todd MillsteinView profile

Professor

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

André FiebigView profile

Researcher

• Psychoacoustics
• Soundscape Research
• Noise Effects
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Dr. phil. André Fiebig is a Permanent Research Associate and PostDoc at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Technical Acoustics (ISTA) within Faculty V - Transportation and Mechanical Systems at Technical University of Berlin. From January 2019 to December 2024, he served as a Visiting Professor responsible for the field of psychoacoustics, funded by the HEAD Genuit Foundation. Since January 2025, he has been leading the 'Psychoacoustics and Noise Effects' working group at the Department of Technical Acoustics. His research spans multiple areas within psychoacoustics and soundscape studies, including fundamentals and modeling of psychoacoustic sensation variables, binaural psychoacoustics, assessment of ambient noise and soundscapes, and psychoacoustic evaluation of sound insulation measures. His work also addresses cognitive stimulus integration of auditory sensations, auditory recreation, acoustic quality of stay, characterization of quiet areas, and measuring sound-induced emotions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on urban soundscapes, noise-conscious behavior in transportation, and the development of methodological frameworks for soundscape assessment. His work often integrates psychoacoustic principles with environmental considerations, particularly examining the relationship between sound environments and human health. Recent research shows increasing emphasis on cross-cultural studies of noise perception and the development of standardized assessment methodologies. Dr. Fiebig is involved in the EARS (Education and Applied Research on Soundscapes) initiative and has contributed to numerous collaborative research projects examining the intersection of urban planning, environmental acoustics, and human perception. His work frequently appears in major acoustics conferences and journals, demonstrating his active role in advancing the field of psychoacoustics and soundscape research. His laboratory work focuses on psychoacoustic testing methodologies, soundscape assessment techniques, and the development of evaluation instruments for noise protection measures. The 'Psychoacoustics and Noise Effects' working group under his leadership conducts research on both theoretical aspects of sound perception and practical applications for urban noise management.