Per-Olov Östberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computing Science, Umeå University, and a research leader in the Autonomous Distributed Systems Lab (ADSLab). His work focuses on resource management for distributed cloud environments using AI/ML-based techniques, with a particular emphasis on ethical reasoning integration for responsible AI solutions. Research Themes: Cloud-edge continuum optimization, serverless frameworks, 6G computing challenges, data fabric architectures, and energy-aware systems Projects: COGNIT (cognitive serverless framework), WARA Common Information Bridge (data-driven cloud operations), De facto Center of Excellence in Autonomous Distributed Systems His publications (2011-2024) demonstrate consistent contributions to cloud resource management, including fairshare scheduling, decentralized prioritization, and power-performance tradeoffs. He has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects with institutions across Europe. Scientific Awards: None explicitly stated in provided information.
Yifan Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at William & Mary, leading the Scalable Architecture Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Northeastern University (2020). His research focuses on GPU architecture, simulation tools, and multi-GPU system design. Recent work includes TrioSim (a lightweight DNN workload simulator) and NetCrafter (optimizing multi-GPU network traffic). He has published extensively at top venues like ISCA, MICRO, and IEEE Vis. Educations: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University (2020); M.S. and B.S. not explicitly stated but implied through academic progression. Research Interests: Developing explainable architecture tools, improving simulation frameworks (Akita/MGPUSim), and addressing challenges in wafer-scale GPU design. His work bridges hardware-software co-design with visualization techniques to enhance human understanding of complex architectures. Grants: Awarded NSF CCRI and CRII grants for simulation-as-a-service and explainable architecture projects. Collaborations include UVA, NUS, and Northeastern University. Labs/Teams: Scalable Architecture Lab (SARCHLAB), focusing on GPU systems, simulation, and visualization. Active in organizing workshops and GitHub repositories (e.g., https://github.com/sarchlab).
Adaias O. Matos is a **Clinical Assistant Professor** in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He holds a PhD in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Campinas (2020) and a DDS from the Federal University of Pará (2013). His research focuses on biomaterials, implant dentistry, and generative AI applications in dental education. He leads grants such as a $5,000 project on AI-driven fixed prosthodontics education and has patented a titanium surface modification process (2023). **Education:** DDS (Dentistry), Federal University of Pará (2013) MS (Prosthodontics), University of Campinas (2016) PhD (Clinical Dentistry), University of Campinas (2020) Fellowship in AI-Driven Teaching, Lumen Circles (2025) **Research Interests:** Dr. Matos explores thin-film coatings for implant drug delivery, digital dentistry innovations, and microbiological assays. His work bridges biomaterials science with clinical applications, emphasizing anti-corrosion surfaces and AI-enhanced education. **Awards:** Arthur R. Frechette Prosthodontics Research Award (2019) 3rd Place, Research Day **Grants & Service:** As Principal Investigator, he manages grants like the AI-Driven Prosthodontics Lectures initiative. He also serves on committees such as the Faculty Senate Communications and chairs search committees for faculty and residents. His professional memberships include the American College of Prosthodontics and the International Association for Dental Research. **Labs & Teams:** Affiliated with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and the Institute of Biomaterials, Tribocorrosion, and Nanomedicine. Collaborates on projects involving dental material durability and AI in education.
Jieyang Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oregon's School of Computer and Data Sciences, where he leads research in high-performance computing and data-intensive scientific applications. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical solutions for large-scale computational problems. Research Focus: Developing energy-efficient algorithms for CPU-GPU heterogeneous systems Creating fault-tolerant frameworks for scientific computing Designing advanced data compression techniques with error control Optimizing distributed machine learning workflows Dr. Chen's research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in scientific computing. His recent publications show increasing sophistication in handling scientific data through techniques like multigrid frameworks, progressive retrieval methods, and adaptive compression algorithms that preserve critical features in climate and other scientific datasets. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of California, Riverside (2019) MS in Computer Science, University of California, Riverside (2014) BE in Computer Science, Beijing University of Technology Dr. Chen previously worked as a Computer Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory before joining the University of Oregon faculty. His collaborations span national laboratories and industry partners, contributing to real-world applications in scientific computing infrastructure.
Rodrigo Miragaia Rodrigues is a full professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico (ULisboa) and a researcher at INESC-ID since 2015. He previously held roles as an associate professor at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, tenure-track faculty at MPI-SWS, and completed his PhD at MIT in 2005 under Barbara Liskov. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MIT, 2005 Research Interests: Focuses on distributed systems, fault-tolerant computing, cloud infrastructure, and consistency models. His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, addressing challenges in geo-replication, secure analytics, and resource allocation in serverless environments. He emphasizes scalable systems and resilient data management. Awards: Best Paper Award at SOSP ERC Starting Grant Google Faculty Research Award Advising & Grants: Has advised 7 PhD students as main advisor, with graduates in top institutions like Purdue, TU Munich, and USTC. Secured funding from the European Research Council (ERC) and Google, focusing on projects like DependableCloud (ERC Grant 307732). Labs & Teams: Leads research at INESC-ID and previously directed the Dependable Systems Group at MPI-SWS. Active in academic leadership roles, including President of the Scientific Council at IST.
Sarah Neuwirth is a tenured Professor for Computer Science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and a Visiting Researcher at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. She manages JGU's High Performance Computing (HPC) division, coordinates regional/national HPC activities, and represents JGU in NHR, Gauss-Allianz, and HPC committees. Education : PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Computer Science (2018), Heidelberg University Diplom in Computer Science (2012), University of Mannheim Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2010), University of Mannheim Research Interests : Parallel File and Storage Systems Modular Supercomputing (resource disaggregation/virtualization) Performance Engineering High Performance Computing Networking Reproducible Benchmarking Parallel I/O Publications Trends : Her work focuses on HPC performance modeling, parallel I/O optimization, modular supercomputing, network characterization, and reproducible benchmarks. Key themes include resource disaggregation, automated workflows, and data-intensive distributed applications. Scientific Awards : 2023 PRACE Ada Lovelace Award for HPC ZONTA Science Award 2019 Grants & Leadership : She leads the High Performance Computing division at JGU, participated in European DEEP projects, and serves on SC conference committees.
Sinead O'Keeffe is a Research Fellow at the University of Limerick in the Faculty of Science and Engineering , specifically within the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering . Her research bridges the technical domain of optical fiber sensor development with critical applications in radiation therapy and sports medicine. Primary Research Themes Medical radiation dosimetry using optical fiber sensors Brachytherapy dose monitoring systems Sports injury prevention in Gaelic football and running Mental health literacy in rural farming communities Key Technical Contributions Development of scintillation-based dosimeters Characterization of perfluorinated polymer fibers 3D printed sensor systems for clinical and rehabilitation applications Interdisciplinary Applications Prostate cancer radiotherapy dose measurement Mental health intervention programs for athletes Work-family conflict analysis in Irish farming Email: sinead.okeeffe@ul.ie
Marianne Winslett is a Professor at the University of Illinois' Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science since 1987. Her research focuses on data security, information management, and privacy in cyber-physical systems. She co-led the TrustBuilder project, advancing access control and authentication in open computing environments, and directed the Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC) in Singapore from 2009–2013, addressing challenges in data analytics and smart grids. Her work includes pioneering methods to ensure privacy in biomedical data analysis. Education: Earned her doctorate in Computer Science from Stanford University and worked at Bell Labs before joining Illinois. Awards: ACM Fellow (2006), NSF Presidential Young Investigator (1989), University Scholar, and Stanley H. Pierce Award for advising. She has supervised 24 PhD theses and mentored numerous graduate students, particularly supporting female scholars. Research Interests Secure data management in distributed systems Privacy-preserving techniques for biomedical data Adversarial attack detection in cyber-physical systems like smart grids Elastic resource scheduling in cloud environments Query optimization under differential privacy constraints Key Contributions Developed frameworks for self-supervised learning in smart grid cybersecurity Pioneered causal mechanism transfer networks for mechanical system domain adaptation Advanced auto-scaling strategies for real-time stream processing (DRS/Elasticutor systems) Labs & Teams Former Director of the Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC), a University of Illinois research outpost in Singapore focusing on data analytics and IoT applications.
Miquel Moreto Planas is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Architecture at the Barcelona School of Informatics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is also affiliated with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), a leading institution in high-performance computing. His academic profile is deeply rooted in computer architecture and high-performance computing, with a strong emphasis on practical and theoretical advancements in multicore systems, memory management, and hardware acceleration. His research interests span a wide range of topics including computer architecture, high-performance computing, multicore and manycore systems, cache and memory management, hardware acceleration for genomics and AI, RISC-V processor design, processing-in-memory, interconnection networks, and real-time systems. These interests are reflected in his extensive publication record and collaborative projects. The most recent articles highlight a significant trend toward interdisciplinary research, particularly the application of advanced computer architecture techniques to bioinformatics and healthcare. Key themes include the acceleration of genomic sequence alignment using novel hardware such as processing-in-memory, the development of benchmarks for ARM-based HPC systems in genomics, and the creation of AI-based 3D decision support tools for neurosurgical applications. His work also continues to advance core computer architecture topics like cache management, power-aware resource allocation in heterogeneous systems, and the design of secure, post-quantum cryptographic hardware based on RISC-V. Fulbright Award 2011 HiPEAC Paper Award HiPEAC Paper Award 2024 HiPEAC Paper Award Moreto has been a principal investigator or key contributor to multiple competitive R&D+i projects, such as the STRATUM project for neurosurgical tools, REDIOH for open hardware, and the Laboratorio Zettaescala de Barcelona. He has advised several doctoral students, including López, G., Kostalampros, I., and Haghi, A., and is a core member of the CAP (High Performance Computing) research group at UPC. His work is characterized by strong collaborations with leading researchers like Mateo Valero, Eduard Ayguadé, and Jesús Labarta, often bridging the gap between UPC and BSC-CNS. His laboratory and team affiliations are centered around the CAP group and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in high-performance and embedded computer architectures. His recent work on the BIMSA accelerator and the STRATUM project demonstrates a clear future direction toward applying high-performance computing solutions to critical problems in genomics and medicine.
Daniel Barbará is a Professor in the Department of Information and Software Engineering at George Mason University since 1997. He holds a PhD and MS in Computer Science from Princeton University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Metropolitana. Research Interests: Data mining, machine learning, cybersecurity, mobile computing, and fractal-based data analysis. His work focuses on clustering algorithms, intrusion detection, data compression, and handling high-dimensional datasets. Grants: Multiple NSF and Air Force grants including "Clustering by Impact" (2002-2005) and "Data Mining Support for NIAC" (1999-2000). Scientific Awards: Outstanding Researcher, CS Department, George Mason University Best Paper Finalist at WWW 2002 Projects: Developed ADAM (Intrusion Detection), COOLCAT (Categorical Clustering), Fractal Mining, and Quasi-Cubes (Approximate Query Processing).
Andrea Guerrieri serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis), specializing in reconfigurable computing and electronics design automation. His research has established significant industry impact through tools like DynaRapid and Dynamatic, with technology adopted by major semiconductor companies including MIPS, Intel, and AMD-Xilinx. BSc HES-SO in Industrial Systems - System-on-Chip specialization BSC HES-SO in Computer and Communication Systems - Digital Design specialization MSc HES-SO in Engineering - Embedded Hardware and Firmware specialization Professor Guerrieri's research focuses on reconfigurable computing, electronics design automation (EDA), and security, with particular emphasis on FPGA design, high-level synthesis, and post-quantum cryptography implementations. His work bridges the gap between theoretical computer architecture and practical hardware implementations, with strong applications in space technology and embedded security systems. His recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on energy-efficient implementations for space applications and quantum-resistant cryptographic systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory toward optimizing FPGA implementations for post-quantum cryptography and space applications. His work consistently addresses the performance bottlenecks in high-level synthesis while maintaining practical applicability for industry partners like NASA, CERN, and major semiconductor companies. The recent surge in best paper awards (three in 2024 alone) reflects growing recognition of his contributions to efficient FPGA compilation techniques and cryptographic implementations. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at FPL 2024 Best Paper Award at HPEC 2024 Best Paper Award at ISFPGA 2020 Outstanding Short Paper Award at IEEE HPEC 2024 Outstanding TPC Member Award at DAC 2024 IEEE Senior Member (2021) Multiple Best Paper nominations (FCCM 2022, FPL 2022, HiPEAC 2022) Professor Guerrieri actively participates in international research projects including the DyReCte project (2019-2021) on dynamically reconfigurable cryptoengines for nano-satellites. He currently chairs the Onboard Computing topic for the Swiss consortium CHEESE affiliated with NASA SSERVI and collaborates extensively with industry partners including AMD-Xilinx, NVIDIA, Arm, NASA, and CERN, as well as academic institutions like ETH Zurich and University of Geneva. His current research focuses on developing next-generation EDA tools and reconfigurable computing platforms for both terrestrial and space applications. His laboratory work centers around FPGA-based prototyping and validation, with specialized facilities for space applications testing. Professor Guerrieri leads a research team that includes Andres Upegui, Quentin Berthet, Laurent Gantel, and Gabriel Da Silva Marques, focusing on practical implementations of reconfigurable architectures for security and space applications.
Dr. Yong Chen is a Professor and Interim Department Chair in the Computer Science Department at Texas Tech University (TTU), where he founded the Data-Intensive Scalable Computing Laboratory (DISCL). He also serves as Co-Director of the NSF Cloud and Autonomic Computing Center (CAC@TTU), focusing on data-intensive computing, high-performance computing (HPC), cloud systems, and parallel/distributed architectures. His research bridges hardware-software co-design for scientific and enterprise applications. Ph.D., Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology (2009) M.S., Computer Science, University of Science and Technology of China (2003) B.E., Computer Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (2000) Dr. Chen's research spans data-intensive computing, HPC, cloud systems, and parallel architectures. He develops scalable solutions for scientific discovery and enterprise computing, emphasizing systems software, storage optimization, and hardware-software co-design. His work addresses challenges in metadata management, 3D-stacked memory, and efficient resource allocation in distributed environments. Recent publications include studies on 3D-stacked memory optimization (IEEE TC), metadata indexing (SC), and parallel file system reliability (ICS). His work is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications in HPC domains. NSF-TCPP Early Adopter Status Award Best Paper Award (IPDPS'21) Outstanding Teaching Assistant, IIT (2006) Dr. Chen advises students through graduate and undergraduate research assistantships at DISCL and CAC@TTU, offering financial support for qualified candidates. He has contributed to major conferences as Program Co-Chair (ICPP) and Committee Member (IPDPS, CCGrid, ISC, HPCAsia). Labs/Teams: Data-Intensive Scalable Computing Laboratory (DISCL), NSF Cloud and Autonomic Computing Center (CAC@TTU).
Dr. Somali Chaterji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research bridges data science, digital agriculture, and computational genomics, focusing on machine learning for IoT, edge computing, and scalable genomics analysis. She leads the Innovatory for Cells and Neural Machines (ICAN), developing algorithms for efficient data analytics in resource-constrained environments. Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Purdue University), Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Texas at Austin. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2022), ACM BCB Best Paper (2015), and Purdue Seed-for-Success Award (2016). She founded KeyByte LLC, a cloud computing startup optimizing ML workloads. Research spans IoT edge analytics (e.g., drone surveillance, embedded systems) and genomics (single-cell clustering, error correction in sequencing). She is Co-PI of the NSF CHORUS Center and A2I2 Army Institute. Over 20 students are advised, with active projects on serverless computing, federated learning, and genome engineering. Labs/Teams: ICAN Lab, WHIN project (Lilly Endowment), Purdue ABE Extension. Collaborations with Microsoft, Amazon, and Adobe Research. Active in teaching, including courses on applied ML and computational genomics with innovative pedagogy.
Monika Harvey is a Professor of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bielefeld (Germany) and a PhD in Neuropsychology from the University of St Andrews (UK). Her career includes appointments at the University of Bristol and the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly visual perception, hemispatial neglect, and cognitive aging. She employs techniques like EEG, non-invasive brain stimulation, virtual reality, and AI to study brain age prediction and attention mechanisms. Her work spans neurorehabilitation, aging-related cognitive changes, and clinical applications of neurotechnology. She has contributed to studies on stroke recovery, attention deficits, and driver behavior in autonomous vehicles. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging psychology, neuroscience, and technology. Publications highlight her expertise in spatial attention, neglect rehabilitation, and the neural basis of perception-action systems. She collaborates on grants exploring post-stroke insomnia, driver interfaces for autonomous cars, and neuroimaging techniques. Her lab integrates experimental and computational methods to advance understanding of brain function and disorders.
François Trahay is an Associate Professor at Telecom SudParis, affiliated with the SAMOVAR research laboratory. His research focuses on high-performance computing systems, storage optimization, and performance analysis tools for parallel and distributed environments. He completed his PhD at Université Bordeaux I (2009) and Habilitation (HDR) at Institut Polytechnique de Paris (2021). Research Interests: Trahay specializes in optimizing storage systems (SSDs, RAID configurations), developing performance analysis frameworks (e.g., EZTrace, NumaMMA), and enhancing energy efficiency in HPC. Key areas include I/O performance, parallel runtime systems, and adaptive computing for machine learning workloads. Publication Trends: His recent work (2018–2025) demonstrates strong focus on: (1) SSD/RAID management techniques for modern storage hardware, (2) HPC performance tools for tracing and analysis, and (3) optimization strategies for distributed deep learning systems. Laboratory Affiliation: Member of SAMOVAR Laboratory (UMR CNRS), conducting research in distributed systems, networks, and computational efficiency.
