جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Fatma Kılınç-Karzanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Optimization
• Convex Optimization
• Non-convex Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fatma Kılınç-Karzan is an Associate Professor of Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, with a courtesy appointment as Associate Professor of Computer Science. She is also affiliated with the Algorithms Combinatorics and Optimization (ACO) PhD Program and was a Visiting Scientist at Berkeley's Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing during Fall 2017. Her educational background includes a PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology's H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, supervised by Prof. Arkadi Nemirovski. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Industrial Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University with a minor in Information Systems. Dr. Kılınç-Karzan's research spans mathematical optimization with emphasis on convex and non-convex optimization theory, algorithms, and applications. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations in optimization under uncertainty (robust optimization, chance constraints, distributionally robust optimization), machine learning (preference learning from limited data), and business analytics. She develops foundational theory for large-scale optimization problems with applications in decision making under uncertainty and high-dimensional statistical inference. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on convex hull characterizations, semidefinite programming relaxations, distributionally robust optimization, and online convex optimization frameworks. Her work demonstrates increasing integration of optimization theory with machine learning applications, particularly in developing data-driven approaches for decision making under uncertainty. NSF CAREER Award (2015) INFORMS Optimization Society Young Researcher Prize (2015) INFORMS Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG) Best Paper Award (2014) BP Junior Faculty Chair (2014-2015) Faculty Giving Chair (2012-2013) Wimmer Fellowship (2012-2013) Dr. Kılınç-Karzan has successfully mentored numerous PhD students who have received prestigious awards, including the 2021 INFORMS Optimization Society Best Student Paper (1st prize) and multiple honorable mentions. Her research has been supported by significant grants including an NSF CAREER Award, an ONR grant (with S. Küçükyavuz), and an AFOSR grant. She serves on editorial boards for Mathematical Programming, Operations Research, Mathematics of Operations Research, and other leading journals, and has held leadership positions in professional societies including the Mathematical Optimization Society and INFORMS Computing Society. Through her affiliations with CMU's Tepper School, Computer Science Department, and ACO Program, she collaborates across disciplines to advance optimization theory and its applications. Her professional service includes committee chair roles for major INFORMS competitions and program committee leadership for international optimization conferences.

Andrew Childsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Information Processing
• Quantum Simulation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Andrew Childs is a Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). He serves as Director of the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) and is a Fellow at the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). His research focuses on quantum algorithms for simulating physical systems, algebraic problems, and quantum walk protocols, with applications in quantum computing and computational complexity. University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation Childs' research spans quantum simulation, quantum Fourier transform, phase estimation, and Hamiltonian dynamics. He has developed techniques to reduce quantum computational resources for simulating quantum systems and explored limitations of quantum computers through hidden subgroup problems and non-unitary dynamics. His publications cover diverse areas including quantum walk optimization, Hamiltonian simulation methods, and applications to cryptography and condensed matter physics. Recent works address spatial search algorithms, product formulas for commutators, and quantum routing protocols. As an educator, Childs has taught courses on quantum algorithms and information processing at both the University of Maryland and University of Waterloo, with lecture notes and materials spanning multiple years. Contact: amchilds@umd.edu | Office: ATL 3359 | Affiliated with University of Maryland's quantum research institutes.

Charalampos Papamanthouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Verifiable Computations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Charalampos Papamanthou is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, where he also serves as Co-director of the Yale Applied Cryptography Laboratory and a member of the Yale Institute for Foundations of Data Science. He holds affiliations with the Yale Center for Algorithms, Data, and Market Design. Additionally, he is Chief Scientist at Lagrange Labs. His research focuses on computer security and applied cryptography, particularly verifiable and privacy-preserving computations, leakage-abuse attacks on searchable encryption, and scalable blockchains/cryptocurrencies. He has advised numerous students and postdocs, and his work is supported by NSF, Protocol Labs, and JP Morgan. Research Interests: His primary areas include cryptographic protocols, privacy-preserving systems, blockchain infrastructure, secure cloud computing, and distributed consensus mechanisms. He has pioneered advancements in zero-knowledge proofs, private information retrieval, and dynamic searchable encryption. Awards: He has received prestigious awards such as the CCS Test-of-Time Award (2022), JP Morgan Faculty Research Award (2022), and NSF CAREER Award (2017). His contributions span over 140 publications in top venues like CRYPTO, CCS, and SODA. Teaching: He has taught advanced courses in cryptography, algorithms, and computer systems security at Yale and previously at the University of Maryland and Brown University. Recently, he chairs Yale’s PhD admissions in Computer Science. Labs & Teams: Leads the Yale Applied Cryptography Lab, focusing on real-world applications of cryptographic research. Collaborates with industry partners like Lagrange Labs to develop privacy-preserving technologies.

Arno Solinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Sensor Fusion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arno Solin is a tenured Associate Professor in Machine Learning at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science and an Academy of Finland Research Fellow . He leads the Aalto machine learning research group and serves as Director of the Finnish Doctoral Program Network in AI (AI-DOC) . His work bridges probabilistic modeling with practical applications in sensor fusion and real-time inference. ELLIS Scholar (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems) Adjunct Professor at Tampere University Member of Young Academy Finland (2021–2025) Research Interests focus on data-efficient machine learning with probabilistic methods for real-time inference and sensor fusion. Key areas include Gaussian processes, diffusion models, stochastic differential equations, and uncertainty quantification in deep learning. His group develops methods that combine structural constraints with adaptive learning for deployment on resource-limited hardware. Publication Trends show consistent output in top venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AISTATS) with emphasis on diffusion models , 3D scene reconstruction , and real-time probabilistic modeling . Recent works explore physics-informed learning, heterophily-aware graph models, and compressed representations for world models in reinforcement learning. Scientific Recognition : Awarded AI Researcher of the Year 2024 by AI Finland Teacher of the Year 2023 at Aalto CS ISIF Jean-Pierre Le Cadre Best Paper Award (2018) MLSP Schizophrenia Classification Challenge Winner (2014) NeurIPS/ICML Reviewer Awards Research Leadership includes coordinating Finland's AI Center of Excellence program and directing the Finnish Doctoral Program Network in AI (AI-DOC). He supervises 15+ doctoral/postdoctoral researchers and has spun off Spectacular AI , a company commercializing sensor fusion technology.

Erik B. Sudderthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Statistical Inference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik B. Sudderth is a Professor of Computer Science and Statistics and Chancellor's Fellow at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He leads the Learning, Inference, & Vision Group and directs multiple research centers, including the UCI Center for Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems and the HPI Research Center in Machine Learning and Data Science. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Brown University. Education: B.S. (summa cum laude) in Electrical Engineering from UC San Diego (1999), M.S. and Ph.D. in EECS from MIT (2002, 2006). His research focuses on statistical methods for scalable machine learning, Bayesian nonparametrics, probabilistic graphical models, and applications in computer vision, AI, and environmental science. Key areas include nonparametric clustering, deep generative models, and particle-based inference algorithms. Research interests span diverse topics: advancing Bayesian nonparametric models for medical time series, scalable variational inference, and AI ethics. Notable contributions include the NET-VISA seismic monitoring system (ISBA Mitchell Prize, 2014), the BNPy toolbox (NSF CAREER Award), and work on diverse particle max-product algorithms for continuous inference. Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award, ISBA Mitchell Prize, and recognition as one of "AI's 10 to Watch" (IEEE). He has served as editor for top journals (JMLR, IEEE PAMI) and conference chairs (NeurIPS, CVPR). His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in robotics, climate science, and healthcare. Labs/Teams: UCI Learning, Inference, & Vision Group; UCI Center for Machine Learning; CREATE Technology Center. Grants include NSF funding for visually impaired collaboration tools and soil biogeochemical modeling.

• Statistical Machine Learning
• Bayesian Experimental Design
• Probabilistic Programming
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Rainforth is an Associate Professor of Statistical Machine Learning at the University of Oxford's Department of Statistics, leading the RainML Research Lab (rainml.uk). He holds a Tutorial Fellowship at Mansfield College and is Principal Investigator of the ERC Starting Grant 'Data-Driven Algorithms for Data Acquisition' (2024–2029). Previously, he held roles including a postdoc under Yee Whye Teh (2017–2019), Junior Research Fellow at Christ Church College (2019–2019), and Florence Nightingale Bicentennial Fellow (2020–2024). He earned his MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and his D.Phil from Oxford under Frank Wood and Michael Osborne, focusing on probabilistic programming and Monte Carlo methods. He briefly worked in Ferrari's Formula 1 team. Research Interests : Bayesian experimental design, probabilistic and data-efficient machine learning, active learning, deep learning (with a focus on probabilistic approaches), probabilistic programming, and Monte Carlo methods. His work emphasizes statistical efficiency and adaptive algorithms. Publications : Recent contributions span modern Bayesian experimental design, adaptive importance sampling (Daisee), and applications of probabilistic methods in LLMs and generative models. His research bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in scalability and robustness. Awards : ERC Starting Grant (2024–2029), highlighting his leadership in foundational AI research. Advising & Grants : Supervises 15 graduate students, including work on Bayesian neural networks, generative flows, and experimental design. His ERC grant supports cutting-edge data-driven algorithm development. Labs & Teams : Directs the RainML Lab, which develops scalable Bayesian methods and probabilistic AI systems.

Henry Mossمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Optimization
• Theoretical Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Henry Moss is a Researcher at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics within the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. His work focuses on machine learning applications in climate modeling, Bayesian optimization, and Gaussian processes, bridging computational mathematics with environmental science and chemistry. His research interests include: Bayesian optimization for environmental and chemical systems Reinforcement learning in climate modeling Gaussian processes for molecular property prediction High-throughput machine learning in scientific domains Interpretable AI for coastal flooding prediction Hybrid ML-physics modeling Dr Moss's publications highlight his contributions to federated learning for climate models, sparse Gaussian process techniques, and multi-objective optimization frameworks. These works span applications in weather prediction, chemical engineering, and oceanography. Email: hwm26@cam.ac.uk

Hrvoje Jasakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Continuum Mechanics
• Numerical Simulation Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hrvoje Jasak is a Professor of Continuum Physics at the Department of Physics (Cavendish Laboratory), University of Cambridge. He holds a fellowship at Christ’s College. His academic journey includes a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Zagreb (1992) and a PhD in CFD from Imperial College London (1996). Prior to academia, he held engineering roles at CD-adapco (now Siemens PLM), Nabla Ltd, and Ansys-Fluent Inc., contributing to CFD software development. His research focuses on numerical simulation methods, continuum physics, multiphase flows, naval hydrodynamics, and software development. He co-created OpenFOAM, chairs its Numerics Technical Committee, and leads the Computational Continuum Mechanics (CCM) research group within the Laboratory for Scientific Computing. His work integrates advanced numerical techniques like the partially rotating grid method, finite volume algorithms, and multiphysics coupling frameworks. Jasak is a seasoned developer with 25+ years of C++ expertise, having authored ~1 million lines of code. His group’s projects include the Naval Hydro Pack , fluid-structure interaction solvers, and the Eulerian multi-fluid model for dense sprays. He actively collaborates on international initiatives like the NUMAP-FOAM Summer School and the OpenFOAM community. His teaching spans MPhil programs, PhD supervision, and specialized CFD courses. Current research explores wave-ice interaction, lubricated contact modeling, and open-source software innovation. The CCM group’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in marine engineering, energy systems, and computational mechanics.

• Corruption and Governance
• Economic Development
• Political Settlements
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mushtaq Khan is a Professor in the Department of Economics at SOAS University of London . His research focuses on governance, corruption, industrial policy, and structural transformation in developing countries, with particular emphasis on Bangladesh, Nepal, and Nigeria. Research Interests : Corruption and Anti-Corruption Strategies Political Settlements and Governance Industrial Policy Design Climate Adaptation and Public Health Systems Policy Contributions : His work addresses challenges such as collusive contracting in energy sectors, doctor absenteeism in rural healthcare, and dual-use climate projects as anti-corruption tools. Advising : He has supervised theses on industrial policy in Nigeria, economic transformation in Rwanda, and federalism in Nepal.

Eric V. Mazumdarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Economics
• Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric V. Mazumdar is an Assistant Professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), jointly appointed in the departments of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Economics. He holds a B.S. from MIT (2015) and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2021), co-advised by Michael Jordan and Shankar Sastry. His research bridges machine learning and economics, focusing on deploying algorithms into societal systems through theoretical and practical lenses. Key areas include strategic classification, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and distributionally robust optimization, with applications in healthcare, online markets, and intelligent infrastructure. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015 Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2021 Research Interests: Mazumdar’s work emphasizes understanding learning algorithms in strategic environments, including min-max optimization, game theory, and multi-agent systems. He explores how algorithms interact with human and algorithmic agents in dynamic systems, with practical applications in healthcare delivery, e-commerce, and autonomous systems testing. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2023) Simons Institute Research Fellowship in Learning in Games Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF, DARPA, Amazon, and other organizations. His NSF CAREER grant focuses on strategic interactions in societal-scale systems. Teaching: Courses include Networks: Structure & Economics (CMS/CS/EE/IDS 144) and Topics in Learning and Games (CMS/Ec 248). At UC Berkeley, he contributed to courses like Data, Inference, and Decisions (DS 102). Students & Postdocs: Current students: Lauren Conger, Tinashe Handina, Yizhou Zhang Postdocs: Zaiwei Chen, Laixi Shi, Kishan Panaganti (co-advised with Adam Wierman)

Harwin de Vriesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health & Humanitarian Logistics
• Disaster Relief Logistics
• Healthcare Access in LMICs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Harwin de Vries is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Operations Management, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on health and humanitarian logistics, particularly disaster relief logistics and improving access to essential medicines in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). He explores the role of data analytics and new operational models in healthcare systems, such as mobile health service delivery. Before joining RSM, he worked at INSEAD as a postdoctoral researcher and manager of the INSEAD Humanitarian Research Group. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from Erasmus University. Education: PhD in Operations Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam His research interests include optimizing supply chain decisions in humanitarian contexts, with over 20 collaborations with health organizations. He teaches courses on Health & Humanitarian Logistics, Business Analytics, and Spreadsheet Modelling across BSc, MSc, and EMBA programs. Dr. de Vries has received notable awards including the 2021 ERIM Award for Young Researcher and a 2022 NWO VENI Grant. His work has been published in leading journals like Production and Operations Management and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and has been transformed into teaching cases. Grants: NWO VENI Grant (2022) He serves on the board of the POMS College of Humanitarian Operations & Crisis Management, actively contributing to academic and practical solutions in humanitarian logistics.

Joseph Bentsmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control of nonlinear systems
• Control of distributed parameter systems
• Nonlinear oscillations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joseph Bentsman is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering. He also holds affiliate appointments in the Department of Aerospace Engineering (since 2015) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (since 2018). His academic journey began with an M.S. from Byelorussian Polytechnic Institute in Minsk, USSR (1979), followed by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology (1984). Professor Bentsman's research focuses on control of nonlinear and distributed parameter systems, nonlinear oscillations, network control, stability theory, and stochastic multiscale methods. He pioneered a new class of dynamical systems with active singularities that admit control actions during singular phases of motion, which represent a novel category of hybrid systems characterized by impulsively controlled discrete transitions. His recent work has expanded into biomedical applications, particularly thermophysical modeling of tissue during electrosurgery and control of phase change processes. His recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a strong trend toward biomedical applications of control theory, particularly in modeling heat conduction in biological tissues, electrosurgical processes, and phase change phenomena. Approximately 60% of his recent work focuses on biomedical applications, while the remainder continues his foundational work on nonlinear control systems, distributed parameter systems, and systems with active singularities. Key subfields include Stefan problems, enthalpy-based control, telegraph equation modeling, and PDE-based control of complex physical processes. NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1989) Life Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Life Senior Member of IEEE IEEE Control Systems Society Technical Committee Chair on Power Generation (2015-2019) International Society of Automation POWID Achievement Award (2014) 2018 AIST Computer Applications Best Paper Award Featured in 'People in Control', IEEE Control Systems Magazine (2018) Professor Bentsman has been instrumental in developing educational approaches that integrate signal processing, instrumentation, control, and machine learning, as evidenced by his two textbooks. His work on the steel continuous casting process, particularly the mold oscillation system, has led to practical industrial applications. He has also made significant contributions to power plant control systems and boiler/turbine control. His research group appears to focus on both theoretical control systems development and practical implementation in industrial and biomedical settings, with strong connections to steel manufacturing, power generation, and medical device industries.

• Numerical Mathematics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Optimal Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Franz Löscher is a researcher at the Institute of Applied Mathematics specializing in numerical methods for optimal control problems. He holds a BSc, Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.), and Doctorate in Technical Sciences (Dr.techn.), demonstrating extensive technical education and engineering expertise. His educational qualifications include: BSc Diploma in Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) Doctorate in Technical Sciences (Dr.techn.) Löscher's research centers on numerical mathematics with deep specialization in finite element methodologies for distributed optimal control problems governed by partial differential equations. His work addresses elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic control systems through regularization techniques, adaptive mesh refinement, and robust solver development. Key innovations include variable energy regularization frameworks, mass-lumping discretizations, and complexity-optimal space-time finite element systems that significantly advance computational efficiency and error estimation in constrained control environments. Analysis of his 2024-2026 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on overcoming computational bottlenecks in optimal control. His work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementation, emphasizing discretization schemes that balance accuracy and computational cost while addressing state/control constraints across diverse PDE systems. No scientific awards or honors were documented in available sources. Löscher maintains active research collaborations with prominent figures including Ulrich Langer and Olaf Steinbach, evidenced by co-authored publications and peer-review activities for journals like Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics. His external research engagement includes a July 2024 visit to Delft University of Technology, highlighting international academic partnerships.

John Evansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Mechanics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Evans is an Associate Professor and Jack Rominger Faculty Fellow in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the Applied Mathematics program. He serves as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Curriculum and is part of the Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMREC). His research focuses on computational mechanics, particularly fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and turbulence modeling using high-order and structure-preserving methods. Evans holds a PhD (2011) and MS (2008) in Computational and Applied Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, and dual BS/MS degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2006). Before joining CU Boulder, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES). His research interests include isogeometric analysis, immersed methods, and data-driven turbulence modeling. Notable contributions include development of divergence-conforming discretizations for incompressible flows, stabilized collocation methods, and invariant subgrid stress models. He leads the AMREC lab and collaborates on plasma-fueled propulsion systems and geometrically sensitive simulations. Key Awards: 2021: Rocky Mountain AIAA Educator of the Year 2021: Gallagher Young Investigator Medal 2019-2021: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher Professional Activities: Editor of Engineering Computations, Senior AIAA Member, Simons Visiting Professor (2019) Evans' work bridges advanced numerical methods with real-world engineering challenges. His lab develops open-source tools like XIGA for multi-material problems and focuses on immersive simulation environments. Current projects explore turbulence closure models, plasma propulsion, and topology optimization with B-spline-based approaches.

• Probabilistic Verification
• Quantitative Model Checking
• Formal Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marta Kwiatkowska is a Professor of Computing Systems at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Trinity College. Her research focuses on probabilistic verification , quantitative model checking , and formal methods for complex systems including autonomous robots, medical devices, and biological systems. She leads the development of the PRISM and PRISM-games probabilistic model checkers. Key research areas: Probabilistic systems, formal verification, autonomous robotics, medical device analysis, systems biology Grants: ERC Advanced Grant VERIWARE, EPSRC Programme Grant Mobile Autonomy Awards: 2024 ETAPS Test-of-Time Tool Award for PRISM Students: Current and former advisees in topics spanning formal methods, robotics, and quantitative verification The PRISM-games extension enables verification of stochastic multi-player games with applications in network protocols, autonomous systems, and game theory. Her work bridges theory, algorithms, and practical implementation, with real-world applications in ubiquitous computing and nanotechnology.