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• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Sensor Systems
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Dr. Olga Vysotska is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Robotic Systems at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. Her work focuses on advancing robotic systems through research in sensor-based navigation, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), and autonomous systems. She holds a doctoral degree and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Her email is olga.vysotska@inf.ethz.ch. Research Interests: Olga's research spans robotics, computer vision, and autonomous navigation. She specializes in LiDAR-based place recognition, SLAM algorithms, and cross-modal localization using 3D scene graphs. Her work addresses challenges such as environmental changes, sensor fusion, and data association in dynamic environments like agriculture and underground exploration. Key themes include robust localization, loop closure detection, and adaptive algorithms for real-world robotic applications. Publications Overview: Olga's recent work emphasizes diffusion-based LiDAR place recognition (2025), 4D spatial-temporal mapping for agricultural robots (2023), and SceneGraphLoc for cross-modal localization (2024). Her research trends highlight innovation in sensor integration, algorithmic robustness, and practical applications in challenging environments. Earlier contributions include exploration of catacombs with mobile robots (2013) and SLAM enhancements using public map data (2017). Grants & Advising: While specific grants or student advisement details are not listed, her active publication record suggests involvement in funded research projects. Her work often collaborates with industry and academic partners to advance robotic autonomy in complex scenarios. Labs/Teams: As part of the Robotic Systems Professorship, she likely contributes to ETH Zurich's robotics labs focused on SLAM, sensor systems, and autonomous navigation. Her projects may intersect with the Department's broader initiatives in mechanical and process engineering.

• Computer Network Security
• Mobile Computing
• Cloud Computing
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Dr. Dijiang Huang is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University (ASU). He joined ASU in 2005 after completing his Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Computer Networking from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2004). His research focuses on cybersecurity, mobile computing, and cloud computing, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and industry partners like HP. He has received prestigious awards, including the ONR Young Investigator Award and HP Innovative Research Award. Education: B.E. in Telecommunications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (1995) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2001) Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Computer Networking, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2004) Research Interests: Huang’s work emphasizes secure communication protocols, privacy-preserving techniques, and resilient network architectures. He has pioneered frameworks like Secure Group Communication (SeGCom) and Attribute-Based Cryptography , addressing challenges in VANETs, SDN, and edge computing. His recent projects include developing Waterfall for SDN security and SmartDefense for DDoS mitigation. Grants & Awards: ONR Young Investigator Award (2008) HP Innovative Research Award (2008) NSF grants for secure mobile cloud frameworks and cyber-physical systems Professional Contributions: Huang has served as a reviewer for journals like IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and conferences such as ACM MobiArch. He co-developed the Open Human-Robotic Mobile Networking and Security Testbed (OHReST) and the Virtual Laboratory (VLab) for cybersecurity education.

Elaine GerberView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Disability Studies
• Food Studies
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Elaine Gerber is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Montclair State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of disability studies, medical anthropology, and food systems, emphasizing disability as a social construct. She holds a PhD from UCLA and has conducted extensive fieldwork on disability culture, accessibility, and food insecurity. Education: PhD, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (1999) MA, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (1999) BA, Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1989) Research Interests: Disability studies and cultural anthropology Food insecurity among disabled populations Audio description and accessibility Intersection of race, gender, and disability Her work bridges theory and practice, including community-based participatory research projects like the #EatDis initiative examining barriers to food access for disabled individuals. Notable publications explore disability identity, food as a site of resistance, and the built environment's impact on marginalized groups. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the 2018 Society for Applied Anthropology Fellowship, Chateaubriand Fellowship (1996), and Montclair State’s “Best Professor” recognition (2019). Funded projects include a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant ($100k) on physical activity barriers for people with disabilities. Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on disability studies, medical anthropology, and food studies. Founded MSU’s Disability Caucus and volunteers with organizations like the Reelabilities Film Festival. Served as President of the Society for Disability Studies (2007–2009). Labs/Teams: Leads the #EatDis research project and collaborates with the World Institute on Disability on food education initiatives.

Abraham SilberschatzView profile

Professor

• Database Systems
• Operating Systems
• Storage Systems
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Abraham Silberschatz is the Sidney J. Weinberg Professor of Computer Science at Yale University. He previously served as Vice President of the Information Sciences Research Center at Bell Laboratories and held a chaired professorship at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on database systems, operating systems, and network management. Silberschatz has advised over a dozen PhD students, many now in academia and industry. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Stony Brook University (SUNY) Research Interests: His work spans database systems, operating systems, storage systems, and network management. Notable contributions include foundational textbooks like Operating System Concepts and Database System Concepts , which have become industry standards. He has also developed innovative systems like DataPlay and contributed to projects such as NetInventory. Publications: His 15+ years of research include influential papers on database architecture, network routing, and distributed systems. Recent work explores leveraging non-volatile memory technologies in systems design. Awards: ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award (1998) IEEE Taylor L. Booth Education Award (2002) VLDB Test of Time Award (2019) Multiple Bell Laboratories President's Awards for innovation Grants & Patents: Recipient of over two dozen grants and over four dozen patents, including foundational IP in multimedia storage and distributed systems. His team's HadoopDB project merged MapReduce and DBMS technologies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Prof. Robert Soulé on projects in database systems and networking, focusing on next-gen memory technologies. Active in mentoring graduate students and postdocs in their research group.

• 3D Printing
• Ceramic Materials
• Sustainable Materials
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Julian Jauk is a Researcher at the Institute for Architecture and Media, TU Graz. His work focuses on innovative material systems, digital fabrication, and sustainable architectural design. He explores the integration of clay composites, mycelium-based materials, and knitted structures with advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing. Key research themes include lightweight ceramic structures, biocomposite materials, and computational design methodologies. His research emphasizes material-driven innovation, structural optimization, and environmental sustainability. Notable projects include MyCera (clay-mycelium composites) and ClayKnit (3D-printed clay-knitted hybrids). He also investigates mixed reality tools for architectural sketching and kinetic architectural prototypes. Publications from 2021–2024 highlight trends in bio-based materials, additive manufacturing, and material-property analysis. His work bridges traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital fabrication, aiming to redefine sustainable building practices.

• Energy Efficiency in Software
• Multicore Memory Systems
• Hardware/Software Co-Design
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Arrvindh Shriraman is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Software Systems at Simon Fraser University's School of Computing Science in Surrey. His research focuses on energy-efficient software, multicore memory systems, and optimizing hardware/software interfaces for parallel programming. He holds a Ph.D. (2010) and M.S. (2006) in Computer Science from the University of Rochester, and a B.Eng. (2004) from the University of Madras. He teaches courses on parallel programming and energy-conscious software design. His research interests include synchronization mechanisms for domain-specific architectures, cache optimization, and FPGA-based acceleration. He has contributed to frameworks like Mu-grind for HLS-generated RTL instrumentation and TAPAS for parallel accelerator generation. Notable projects include RANGE-BLOCKS for synchronization in domain-specific systems and TapeFlow for gradient computation in neural networks. His work emphasizes real-time verification of autonomous systems and safety-critical trajectory planning for underwater vehicles. Shriraman collaborates closely with the Tangent Lab, exploring cutting-edge solutions in hardware-software co-design and embedded systems. His teaching and research bridge theoretical computer science with applied engineering challenges, addressing scalability, efficiency, and safety in modern computing systems.

Joshua NewView profile

Research Professor

• Building Energy Modeling
• Climate Change Science
• Supercomputing
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Dr. Joshua New is a Distinguished R&D Staff Member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and holds a Joint Faculty Position at The University of Tennessee since 2012. He leads research in building energy modeling, climate change science, and supercomputing. His work focuses on urban-scale energy systems, AI-driven analytics, and high-performance computing applications. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Tennessee, 2009), M.S. in Computer Systems, B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics (Jacksonville State University). His research interests include optimizing building energy efficiency, simulating climate impacts on urban infrastructure, and developing tools like AutoBEM and ModelAmerica to model 122.9 million U.S. buildings. He has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and led 45+ projects involving supercomputing, visual analytics, and AI for big data. Awards include the R&D 100 Award (2016), ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award (2018), and Lab-Corps (2015). His teams prioritize utility use cases and validate models against real-world data. He is a Senior IEEE member, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and holds certifications in project management and energy efficiency. Key contributions include the Roof Savings Calculator Suite, AutoGen/AutoSim tools, and the ModelAmerica initiative. His work addresses national energy policy, heatwave resilience, and sustainable city design through interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Responsible Innovation
• AI Ethics
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Helena Webb is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, where she contributes to research and teaching within the Human Centred Computing theme. Her work bridges social science and computer science, focusing on responsible innovation, AI ethics, and user interactions with digital technologies. PhD in Social Sciences, University of Nottingham Bachelor’s in Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge Former Senior Researcher, University of Oxford Department of Computer Science Researcher at Work, Interaction and Technology (WIT) Research Centre, King’s College London (2009–2014) Her research interests include human-computer interaction, algorithmic fairness, privacy in smart homes, and ethical design of social robots. She specializes in qualitative research methods and interdisciplinary collaboration to understand how technology shapes and is shaped by social practices. She has led and contributed to major projects such as Digital Wildfire , UnBias , ReEnTrust , and RoboTIPS , all focused on responsible governance and design of digital systems. Her recent publications span topics from algorithmic accountability to ethical black boxes in robotics, reflecting a strong trend toward integrating ethical considerations into the technical design of AI and interactive systems. These works emphasize participatory design, transparency, and societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Named one of the Brilliant Women working in AI Ethics She actively supervises and co-supervises students, contributes to ethics education, and is involved in outreach and diversity initiatives at Oxford. She has also served on the Departmental Equality and Diversity Committee and the Research Ethics Committee. Helena is a member of the advisory board for the ReEnTrust project and continues to develop the ethical hackathon model with colleagues. Her work exemplifies a deep commitment to interdisciplinary, socially responsible research in computing.

Stine KrøijerView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Anthropology
• Nature-Culture Relations
• Cosmology
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Stine Krøijer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on political anthropology, nature-culture relations, cosmology, time, multispecies ethnography, anarchism, autonomy, and indigenous peoples, with regional expertise in the Amazon and Scandinavia. She is actively involved in major research projects such as 'Lokale Landvindinger' (2021–2025) and 'Fire and Political Alterity in Amazonia' (2023–), funded by the Velux Foundation and the Danish Research Council, respectively. Her educational background includes a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen, awarded in 2011. Prior to her academic career, she worked with Oxfam_IBIS on forest, climate, and indigenous rights issues in the Amazon basin from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2010 to 2014. Stine Krøijer’s research explores the political agency of non-human entities like trees, the performative aspects of climate activism, and the temporalities of radical politics. Her work bridges anthropology with environmental studies, political theory, and indigenous epistemologies. She investigates how radical environmental change—such as deforestation, peatland restoration, and forest fires—reshapes political subjectivities and social futures. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in climate politics, environmental activism, and the ontological status of nature. Themes include the agency of trees, dystopian imaginaries in environmental movements, and the co-creation of landscapes in Denmark. Her research combines ethnographic depth with theoretical innovation, particularly in understanding how ecological crises generate new forms of political alterity. Member, Expert Council on Nature National Parks, Ministry of Environment, Denmark Coordinator, Green Solution Centre, University of Copenhagen Editor, Tidsskriftet Antropologi She teaches courses on climate, nature, environment, global flows, project design, and fieldwork methods. Her advisory and grant activities are centered on externally funded research projects focusing on climate change, indigenous rights, and environmental transformation. She is also involved in public engagement through lectures and exhibitions such as 'Amazon Trails' and 'Climate/Kettle: Aesthetics of Resistance'. Stine Krøijer leads and participates in research groups focused on nature, environment, and climate. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Denmark and Latin America, particularly in the Amazon region. Her work is embedded in both academic and policy-oriented networks, contributing to the Green Solution Centre and national environmental councils.

Thomas Michael SattichView profile

Associate Professor

• Geopolitics
• Sustainability Transition
• Energy Policy
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Thomas Michael Sattich is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Media and Social Studies . His research focuses on geopolitical implications of sustainability transitions, particularly energy policy interdependence and EU-China relations. PhD in Political Science and Economics Expertise in qualitative methods, mixed methods (cluster analysis), and data visualization Lead researcher on EU-funded digital climate negotiation simulation projects His recent publications examine renewable energy geopolitics, industrial policy competition, and sustainability education frameworks. Methodologically, he specializes in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and network analysis, contributing to debates on energy security and regional cooperation.

Nelly V. LitvakView profile

Professor

• Algorithms for Complex Networks
• Applied Probability
• Stochastic Operations Research
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Nelly V. Litvak is a Full Professor in Algorithms for Complex Networks at Eindhoven University of Technology (Mathematics and Computer Science). She works on mathematical methods and algorithms for complex networks (social networks, WWW) using random graph models. She joined TU/e as a part-time professor in 2017 after being an Associate Professor at the University of Twente since 2012. Affiliations: 4TU Applied Mathematics Institute, Data Science Center Eindhoven, CTIT Industry Partners: ABN-AMRO Bank, Philips Lighting, Thales Editorial Role: Managing Editor of Internet Mathematics Her research focuses on extracting value from network data across three areas: (1) Information extraction and prediction, (2) Mathematical analysis of network characteristics, and (3) Efficient algorithms for incomplete network data. Key topics include PageRank, HITS algorithm, random graphs, homophilic networks, and network epidemiology. Recent work (2022-2025) spans network growth mechanisms, fairness in ranking algorithms, educational pedagogy, and pandemic forecasting dashboards. She contributes to SDGs through data-driven approaches to societal challenges. Teaching activities include course development at TU/e and earlier institutions, with innovative methods for computer engineering students' statistical understanding.

• Database Technology
• Database Management Systems
• Distributed Systems
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Michael Stonebraker is a renowned computer scientist and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at MIT's CSAIL. He is a pioneer in database technology, having developed foundational systems like INGRES and POSTGRES at UC Berkeley. His work spans database management, distributed systems, and data integration. He has founded multiple startups to commercialize his research and holds numerous awards, including the ACM Turing Award (2014) and IEEE John von Neumann Medal (2005). He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and undergraduate degrees from Princeton and Michigan. His research focuses on advancing database systems, operating systems, and big data analytics. Recent work includes contributions to video data management, cloud computing optimization, and data discovery systems. Education: Ph.D., Computer, Information and Control Engineering, University of Michigan (1971) M.S.E., Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan (1966) B.S.E., Electrical Engineering, Princeton University (1965) Research Interests: Database Technology, Distributed Systems, Data Integration, and Big Data Analytics. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing scalable architectures and real-world applications. Awards & Recognition: ACM Turing Award (2014) ACM SIGMOD Systems Award (2015) MIT Tech Review TR7 (2016) C&C Prize (2020) Grants & Labs: His research is supported by grants from NSF, DARPA, and industry collaborations. He leads MIT's efforts in database systems and is affiliated with CSAIL labs focused on data management and high-performance computing.

• Museum Studies
• Heritage Studies
• Socio-Cultural Anthropology
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Erica Lehrer is an Associate Professor in the Departments of History and Sociology-Anthropology at Concordia University, where she also holds the Canada Research Chair in Museum & Heritage Studies. She is based in the Faculty of Arts and Science in Montreal and is a socio-cultural anthropologist and curator with a strong interdisciplinary profile. Her research centers on museum studies, heritage, memory, and Jewish cultural revival, particularly in post-Holocaust Poland. She explores how difficult knowledge—especially related to trauma, identity, and historical injustice—is curated and experienced in public spaces. Her work combines ethnographic fieldwork, curatorial practice, and critical theory. Lehrer's publications and exhibitions, such as Jewish Poland Revisited , Souvenir, Talisman, Toy , and Curating Difficult Knowledge , reflect a deep engagement with how heritage shapes identity and public understanding. Her recent projects often involve research-creation, blending academic scholarship with artistic and public-facing outputs. Her publications span themes including Jewish heritage tourism, curatorial innovation, material culture, and the emotional dimensions of museums. She has contributed significantly to debates on how museums frame human rights, memory, and social justice, as seen in her participation in conferences like ACHS 2016. Canada Research Chair in Museum & Heritage Studies Lehrer mentors emerging scholars and collaborates across disciplines, though specific advisees are not listed. She has been involved in major curatorial and research initiatives, including digital and physical exhibitions that explore urban heritage and collective memory. Her work at Concordia, particularly in relation to the Grey Nuns Motherhouse, demonstrates a commitment to community-engaged and place-based scholarship.

• Software Engineering
• Formal Methods
• Model-Driven Engineering
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Pierre KELSEN is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM). His research focuses on Software Engineering, Formal Methods, Model-Driven Engineering, and Algorithmic Graph Theory. He leads the LASSY Laboratory for Advanced Software Systems, emphasizing model decomposition, regulatory compliance, and formal verification techniques. Education: PhD in Computer Science (1993, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), M.Sc. (1989, UIUC), and Diploma (1986, University of Karlsruhe). Postdoctoral work at the University of British Columbia and Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik. Research Interests: - Development of formal modeling languages (e.g., VCL, F-Alloy) - Model transformation and validation frameworks - Algorithms for compliance and complexity challenges - Visual and modular design methodologies Funding: - ASINE (FNR Pearl, 2013–present): Architecture-based service innovation - MaRCo (FNR Core, 2010–2013): Business-centric regulatory compliance Publications span model-driven engineering, formal methods, and algorithmic foundations, with recent work exploring AI integration in domain modeling and compliance analysis. Labs/Teams: LASSY Laboratory, collaborating on tools like Lightning and Democles for executable modeling frameworks.

Andrew HeadView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-computer interaction
• Programming
• Reading
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Andrew Head is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer Science, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Programming. His work bridges interactive reading , math notation accessibility , and AI-assisted code comprehension . Affiliated with Penn HCI, PLClub, and MindCORE, he co-leads research with Danaé Metaxa and Benjamin Pierce. University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor, Computer Science Affiliations: Penn HCI, PLClub, MindCORE His research focuses on interactive reading interfaces , AI-powered programming tools , and math notation analysis . Recent projects include: FreeForm : Interactive math notation editor Tyche : Property-based testing tools Explainable Notes : Medical note interpretation systems Publications in CHI , UIST , and ICSE demonstrate his systems-centric approach combining user studies with working prototypes. Notable awards include Best Paper at UIST 2024 and CHI 2022. Advising: Ph.D. Students: Alyssa Hwang, Litao Yan, Hita Kambhamettu, Jeff Tao, Jessica Shi Grants: $1M NSF grant for Property-based Testing Tools (2024) Teaching: Spring 2025: CIS 4120/5120 - Human-Computer Interaction Fall 2024: CIS 7000 - Interactive Reading