جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ying Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Education
• Evidence-Based Intervention
• Families and Community
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ying Xu is an Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), specializing in the design of AI technologies to support children's language, literacy, STEM learning, and well-being. Her research emphasizes creating AI systems that act as interactive learning companions and language partners for children while fostering human-AI collaboration with educators and families. She holds a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Technology from the University of California, Irvine, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan from 2022 to 2024. Her work focuses on understanding how AI can complement human interactions, particularly through conversational agents integrated into media like books and educational TV programs. Collaborations include partnerships with PBS KIDS, GBH Education, and Sesame Workshop. Funded by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and Schmidt Futures, her research bridges developmental psychology, education, and human-computer interaction. Xu's studies highlight AI's potential for personalized learning while addressing ethical considerations like AI literacy and social impact. Key achievements include numerous best paper awards and recognition as an Early Career Interdisciplinary Scholar by SRCD. Her interdisciplinary approach involves designing technologies that reflect community values and linguistic/cultural diversity, ensuring equitable access to AI-driven educational tools. Xu advocates for balanced AI integration in children's lives, emphasizing the need for transparency about AI's limitations and the importance of maintaining human connections. She explores how AI can empower stakeholders (e.g., educators, parents) to co-create technologies tailored to their needs, ensuring AI serves as a complement—not replacement—for human interaction. Current projects investigate conversational AI's design principles, children's perceptions of AI, and strategies for fostering critical evaluation of AI-generated content. She also examines how AI affects social interactions and developmental processes, advocating for ethical guidelines to maximize benefits while mitigating risks.

Jack Beuthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Additive Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Processes
• Solid Mechanics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jack Beuth is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He has been on the faculty since 1992 and leads the NextManufacturing Center, focusing on additive manufacturing (AM) research. His work emphasizes process mapping for AM, material science, and machine learning integration in manufacturing processes. Key affiliations include the Engineering Research Accelerator and the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (1992) M.S. in Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (1989) M.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech (1987) B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech (1984) Research Interests: Additive Manufacturing (process modeling, material characterization, and defect analysis) Melt pool dynamics and thermal modeling Machine learning for process optimization and quality control Advanced materials for AM (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718) His research has led to innovations like 'process map' approaches for AM, enabling better control over variables such as melt pool geometry and microstructure. Awards and Recognition: Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (1998) George Tallman and Florence Barrett Ladd Development Professorship (2000) ASME Curriculum Innovation Award (2005) Benjamin Richard Teare Teaching Award (2009) Grants and Collaborations: $3.5M cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory (ARL) for AI-driven AM process optimization. Collaborations with Westinghouse Electric Company on 3D-printed nuclear components, such as spacer grids for pressurized water reactors. Labs and Teams: NextManufacturing Center: A research hub for AM innovation, emphasizing industrial partnerships and applied research. Beuth’s Additive Lab: Specializes in melt pool analysis, process mapping, and material behavior under AM conditions.

• Medical Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Julia Vogt is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zürich, leading the Professur für Medizin. Datenwiss. Her research focuses on medical machine learning, data science, and AI applications in healthcare. She specializes in developing interpretable AI systems for clinical decision support, particularly in pediatric diabetes management, medical imaging analysis, and anomaly detection. Her work bridges translational gaps by emphasizing causal approaches and clinical validation. Her academic role includes teaching courses like the Data Science Lab (263-3300-00L/10L) and Topics in Medical Machine Learning (263-5100-00L). Her lab's research spans predictive modeling for nocturnal hypoglycemia, echocardiogram analysis for pulmonary hypertension detection, and multimodal learning in radiology. She also contributes to national pediatric data initiatives like SwissPedHealth. Key technical areas include concept bottleneck models, stochastic AI frameworks, and generative models for medical signal denoising. Her work often emphasizes model interpretability, fairness, and robustness to distribution shifts. She collaborates on projects involving wearable devices for pediatric monitoring and AI-driven rehabilitation tools for post-stroke gait analysis.

• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Neurorehabilitation
• Haptic-User Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chang S. (CS) Nam is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University, with affiliations in the UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Psychology. He holds editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of Brain-Computer Interfaces journal and is a Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. His research focuses on advancing human-centered technologies through neuroergonomics, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and rehabilitation engineering, supported by grants from NSF, AFRL, AFOSR, and the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Virginia Tech (2003) MSIE in Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo (2000) Research Interests: His work spans neurorehabilitation, haptic interaction design, and BCI applications, aiming to bridge human cognitive and neural processes with technological systems. Key areas include adaptive human-computer interaction, EEG-based emotion recognition, and spatial augmented reality for skill training. Grants & Awards: Recipient of NSF CAREER Award (2010), Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship (2018), and the Leland S. Kollmorgen Spirit of Innovation Award (2019) Editor of Brain-Computer Interfaces Handbook: Technological and Theoretical Advances (CRC Press) Advising & Labs: Advises students like Lingchao Mao and Priscille Koutouan Leads the Brain-Computer Interface and Neuroergonomics Lab, developing BCI systems for communication in vegetative states and neurorehabilitation

• Circular Economy
• Sustainability
• Business Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leena Aarikka-Stenroos is a Professor at Tampere University, leading the Research Centre for Managing Circular Economy (ManCE). She holds a Doctor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration from Turku School of Economics (2011). Her research focuses on circular economy innovation, business models, sustainability transitions, and value creation mechanisms. She has pioneered studies on catalysts for circular economy ecosystems, B2B customer referencing, and the role of digital technologies in enabling circular value chains. Academic Qualification: PhD in Economics and Business Administration (Turku School of Economics, 2011) Roles: Head of Research Centre for Managing Circular Economy, Tampere University Research Interests: Circular Economy, Sustainability, Business Models, Innovation Management, Value Creation Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing climate action and responsible consumption. Key contributions include frameworks for circular business model innovation and stakeholder engagement strategies in sustainability transitions. She has received prestigious awards such as the Alex Gofman Award (2016) and multiple best paper recognitions. Her research spans industries like construction, textiles, and healthcare, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration. Recent articles explore emotional dynamics in innovation, ethical value co-creation, and AI-driven value creation in B2B contexts. She actively collaborates internationally, contributing to conferences and editorial boards. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical business strategies for environmental sustainability.

• Medical Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Healthcare Data Integration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Martin Boeker is a Professor of Medical Informatics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Medicine and Health. His work focuses on advancing healthcare through AI-driven solutions, interoperability frameworks, and precision medicine initiatives. Key projects include the German Medical Text Corpus (GeMTeX) and the MIRACUM DIFUTURE Alignment Hub. Expertise: Medical Informatics, AI in Healthcare, Federated Learning, Health Data Integration Key Contributions: FHIR-based systems, clinical decision support, patient-centered outcomes research Leadership: Director of the Institute for AI and Informatics in Medicine at TUM Hospital Right of the Isar Research emphasizes bridging clinical practice and data science through projects like modular health crawlers, automated guideline adherence monitoring, and cross-institutional medical NLP solutions. His work spans oncology informatics, rare disease management, and pandemic response data ecosystems. Recent articles highlight innovations in digital twins for precision oncology, federated analysis in oncology, and German-language medical NLP challenges. He collaborates internationally on EHR standardization and healthcare interoperability, contributing to the Medical Informatics Initiative (MII) and pandemic evidence ecosystems. Grants and collaborations involve the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, European initiatives, and industry partnerships. Educational efforts focus on training future medical informatics professionals through MII competency programs.

• Time Series Analysis
• Big Data Analytics
• Predictive Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yasushi Sakurai is a Professor in the Department of Translational Datability at Osaka University's Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, co-leading the Sakurai and Matsubara Laboratory within the Center for Industrial Science and AI. His research mission focuses on transforming society through real-time prediction of natural and social phenomena using large-scale data analytics, with emphasis on practical technological implementation. His research spans time-series big data analysis, dynamic learning systems, and real-time information provision. Key areas include tensor stream mining, EEG-based healthcare applications, cybersecurity anomaly detection, and multi-omics cancer subtyping. The lab specializes in developing deployable technologies that optimize social activities through predictive modeling of evolving data streams. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated innovation in time-series data stream processing, with dominant themes in tensor analytics, frequency-domain forecasting, and causal modeling. His team produces high-impact work accepted at premier AI venues (ICLR, AAAI, KDD, WWW), consistently featuring oral presentations that highlight technical novelty and societal relevance. Scientific Awards: FY2024 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Science and Technology (Research Category) for dynamic learning and real-time data stream analysis Professor Sakurai mentors graduate students including Naoki Chihara (DEIM2024 Outstanding Paper Award winner), Yuka Tamura (DEIM2024 Student Presentation Award winner), and Ren Fujiwara. His lab maintains active industry-academia partnerships focused on practical technology deployment, with research directly addressing real-world challenges in healthcare monitoring and cybersecurity. The Sakurai and Matsubara Laboratory operates as a dynamic research unit within Osaka University's Center for Industrial Science and AI, structured around specialized teams for tensor stream analysis, medical data mining, and network dynamics. Current projects emphasize real-time prediction systems with immediate societal applications, supported by strong industry collaboration frameworks.

Flavio P. Calmonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Theory
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Flavio P. Calmon is the Thomas D. Cabot Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, an M.Sc. from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil), and a B.Sc. from the Universidade de Brasília (Brazil). His research focuses on the intersection of information theory, machine learning, and statistics, with applications to privacy, fairness, and trustworthy AI systems. He has received prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2018) and the James L. Massey Award (2024). Research interests include developing theoretical foundations for fair and private machine learning, understanding algorithmic bias, and designing systems with provable guarantees. His work spans information-theoretic tools for responsible AI, distributed privacy mechanisms, and understanding the limits of fairness interventions. He has advised numerous students, including Hao Wang, Hsiang Hsu, and Lucas Monteiro Paes, many of whom now hold prominent roles in academia and industry. Calmon's research is supported by grants from NSF, Amazon, Google, and IBM. He has organized workshops on AI in Brazil and leads initiatives to broaden participation in STEM from underrepresented groups. His lab collaborates with institutions globally and emphasizes both foundational theory and practical applications of machine learning.

Scott T. Actonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal and Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Bioimage Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott T. Acton is the Lawrence R. Quarles Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia, with a courtesy appointment in Biomedical Engineering. He leads the VIVA lab, specializing in biological image analysis, machine learning, and AI for education. His research spans medical imaging, signal processing, and computer vision. Professor Acton holds a B.S. (Virginia Tech, 1988), M.S. (UT Austin, 1990), and Ph.D. (UT Austin, 1993) in Electrical Engineering. He has authored over 325 publications and served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing and General Co-Chair of the IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging. His research interests include bioimage analysis, machine learning applications, and medical imaging technologies. The VIVA lab focuses on problems like cell tracking in bacterial biofilms, gait recognition using LiDAR, and AI-driven classroom activity analysis. Awards: IEEE Fellow (2013), All-University Teaching Award (2009), Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer (1996). Courses Taught: How the iPhone Works, Digital Image Processing, Signals and Systems. Labs/Teams: VIVA - Virginia Image and Video Analysis lab. Recent work emphasizes AI for education (e.g., automated classroom activity classification) and medical imaging advancements like 3D biofilm segmentation and LiDAR-based human identification. His contributions bridge engineering and healthcare, with applications in neuroscience and clinical decision support.

Hongtu Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biostatistics
• Medical Image Analysis
• Precision Medicine
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hongtu Zhu is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics, Statistics, Radiology, Computer Science, and Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). He holds affiliations with the Gillings School of Global Public Health and leads the Biostatistics and Imaging Genomics Analysis Lab. His expertise spans statistical learning, medical imaging, AI, and big data integration, with a focus on precision medicine and biomedicine. Dr. Zhu earned his PhD in Statistics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2000) and has held prior roles including DiDi Fellow/Chief Scientist (2018-2020) and Bao-Shan Jing Endowed Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2016-2018). He has published over 345 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals like Nature, Science, and JASA, and actively contributes to editorial roles including Coordinating Editor of JASA. His research interests include neuroimaging analysis, knowledge graphs, and AI applications in healthcare. Notable awards include the COPSS Snedecor Award (2025), IEEE Fellowship (2025), and IMS Medallion (2027). He has mentored over 80 PhD students/postdoctoral fellows and serves on NIH grant review panels and professional organizations like the ASA's Section on Statistics in Imaging. Key Contributions: Imaging genomics, brain connectivity studies, ridesharing market optimization, medical AI frameworks Lab Innovations: Brain Imaging Genetics Knowledge Portal, Biomedical Knowledge Graph Interface Teaching: Advanced biostatistics courses (Generalized Linear Models, Deep Learning in Biomedicine) Recent work explores causal inference in healthcare, X chromosome's role in neurobiology, and AI ethics in medical vision-language models. His interdisciplinary projects bridge statistics, computer science, and clinical practice to address complex biomedical challenges.

Vishal Ahujaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Operations
• Operations Management
• Service Operations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vishal Ahuja is an Associate Professor and Corrigan Research Professor at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, with adjunct faculty status at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He focuses on decision analytic tools for healthcare improvement through operations management. PhD, University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business His research interests span healthcare operations, service optimization, and AI applications in clinical decision-making. He collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Parkland Hospital, and pediatric institutions to address care quality and delivery efficiency. Recent publications emphasize predictive modeling for chronic disease management, adaptive clinical trial design, and regulatory healthcare policy. Awards include the Dlin/Fischer Clinical Research Award (2021), INFORMS Pierskalla Award (2012), and 2025 AI75 recognition for Dallas-Fort Worth AI leadership. D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Award - Outstanding Healthcare Innovator (2023) NSF Game Changer Academies for Advancing Research Innovation (2022) C. Jackson Grayson Faculty Innovation Award (2022-23) At SMU, he teaches graduate courses in operations, supply chain, and service management, integrating corporate sector experience from chemical and consumer goods industries. His work has been cited by the FDA in safety labeling changes workshops.

Remko Van Hoekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Sourcing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Remko Van Hoek serves as Professor of Practice in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. He teaches Sourcing and Procurement courses across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Prior to joining the University of Arkansas, Dr. Van Hoek held academic positions in Europe and served as a visiting professor at Cranfield School of Management, complemented by extensive industry experience as a supply chain and procurement executive at global corporations including Nike, PwC, and The Walt Disney Company. He currently serves on the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Board of Directors and acts as executive director of the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame hosted by the Walton College. Dr. Van Hoek's research centers on digital transformation in procurement and supply chain management, with particular focus on blockchain implementation, artificial intelligence applications, and sustainable sourcing practices. His work investigates how emerging technologies reshape procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation strategies. He explores innovative approaches to supplier diversity programs, ethical sourcing frameworks, and the strategic evolution of procurement from cost reduction to value creation. His research consistently bridges academic theory with industry practice through case studies from major corporations, developing actionable frameworks for practitioners facing digital disruption and sustainability challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant themes in AI-driven supply chain risk prevention, blockchain implementation for transparency, and sustainable supplier engagement. His work demonstrates consistent industry collaboration, drawing from case studies at Walmart, Moet Hennessy, and Bayer to address post-pandemic resilience challenges. A significant portion examines procurement's strategic evolution beyond transactional functions, with recurring emphasis on ethical considerations in digital transformation and the practical implementation barriers for emerging technologies in global supply networks. As a Professor of Practice, Dr. Van Hoek integrates executive-level industry experience into curriculum development and student mentorship. His industry-engaged teaching model includes guest lecturer programs connecting students with supply chain practitioners, as evidenced by his co-authored work on integrating industry insights into supply chain education. While specific grant funding details are not publicly documented, his leadership in the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame demonstrates commitment to professional development and industry-academia knowledge transfer. Dr. Van Hoek directs the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame initiative, which documents transformative contributions to supply chain management through interviews with industry pioneers and historical case studies. This platform serves as both an educational resource for Walton College students and a professional development tool for supply chain practitioners globally. The Hall of Fame preserves critical industry knowledge while highlighting contemporary innovations in supply chain strategy and technology implementation.

Chuqing Dongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• ESG
• Government Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chuqing Dong serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences, where her research centers on corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG communications, government relations, and AI-driven public relations practices through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota, complemented by dual master's degrees in Public Policy (M.P.P.) and Professional Strategic Communication. Research priorities encompass: CSR/ESG communication effectiveness in digital environments Strategic nonprofit-corporate alliances and societal impacts Ethical frameworks for caring public relations Government communication in the AI era Her 30+ publications reveal evolving trends toward AI ethics in PR, cross-cultural CSR analysis, and crisis communication during pandemics, prominently featured in Public Relations Review and Journal of Business Ethics. Recognition includes top paper awards from major associations: International Communication Association (ICA) Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) National Communication Association (NCA) International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) She mentors students in CSR/ESG communication and ethical consumerism while directing research funded by the C.R. Anderson Foundation, SSHRC, and Arthur W. Page Center examining oil industry dialogic communication, employee CSR engagement, and DEI ethics training.

• Inverse problems and reconstruction
• Neuroimaging
• Quantitative MRI
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Daan Christiaens is a tenure track lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) and Department of Imaging & Pathology, serving as a member of the Medical Imaging Division and the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI). His academic responsibilities include membership in the Faculty Councils of Engineering Sciences and Medicine. His research focuses on: Inverse problems in medical imaging reconstruction Neuroimaging techniques for brain analysis Advanced quantitative MRI methodologies Diffusion-weighted imaging for microstructural assessment Dr. Christiaens' recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on diffusion MRI innovations, including novel reconstruction algorithms, neonatal brain development mapping, and clinical applications for neurodegenerative disorders. Key technical themes include motion correction, multi-shell modeling, and AI-enhanced image processing, while clinical applications span Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, and autism research. He leads significant research projects including: MRI reconstruction with dynamic field monitoring (2024-2028) Compressed sensing for microstructure imaging (2022-2026) Neonatal diffusion MRI network connectivity analysis (2024-2028) As a core developer of the MRtrix3 software framework for medical image processing, he contributes to essential tools in neuroimaging research.

Gerd Bruderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gerd Bruder is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science . He previously held positions as a Research Associate Professor at UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training (2016-2022), Post-Doc at University of Hamburg (2014-2016), and Post-Doc at University of Würzburg (2011-2014). Habilitation : Computer Science, University of Hamburg (2017) Ph.D. : Computer Science, University of Münster (2011) M.Sc. : Computer Science (minor in Mathematics), University of Münster (2009) Research Interests : Gerd Bruder's work focuses on Extended Reality (XR) systems, spanning Virtual Reality (VR) , Augmented Reality (AR) , and Mixed Reality (MR) . Key areas include human factors , digital twins , 3D user interfaces , and perceptual modeling , with applications in healthcare, military operations, architecture, and smart environments. Recent Publications highlight innovations in XR locomotion , trust calibration with autonomous agents, spatial cognition , and haptic-visual integration . His 2025 articles address task-switching efficiency in XR and collaborative mixed reality design. Scientific Awards : Best Paper at ACM VRST 2023 2021 TechConnect Innovation Award Best Demo at ACM SUI 2021 Multiple Best Paper Awards (2016-2023) Best Poster & Demo Awards (2015-2020) Patents include systems for medical simulation , smart environment interruption management , and adaptive AR interfaces . His work bridges academic research and practical applications across VR, AR, and MR domains.