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Aditi Lahiriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Historical Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Aditi Lahiri is a Research Professor of Linguistics at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics. She holds positions in the Centre for Linguistics and Philology and directs the Language and Brain Laboratory. Her research focuses on phonology, phonetics, historical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics, with special expertise in metrical theory, feature theory, and morphological complexity. Education : BA (Mathematics, Economics) from University of Calcutta (1971); MA (Comparative Philology) from University of Calcutta (1973); DPhil (Comparative Philology and Linguistics) from University of Calcutta (1979); PhD (Linguistics) from Brown University (1982). Research Interests : Her work spans experimental and theoretical linguistics, including prosodic phrasing, lexical representation, language change, and neural correlates of phonological processing. Key areas include: Metrical phonology and historical sound change Cognitive representation of speech sounds Morphological complexity in the mental lexicon Speech perception and production mechanisms Recent Research Trends : Over the past decade, her publications emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches, integrating experimental psycholinguistics with computational modeling (e.g., ERC-funded projects on morphophonological alternations). Recent work explores language processing in multilingual speakers and the neural basis of phonological features. Awards : Recipient of prestigious awards including the Leibniz Prize (2000), Max Planck Research Prize (1994), and Fellow of the British Academy (2010). She serves as Vice President of the British Academy and President of the Philological Society. Grants & Leadership : Secured over €8 million in research funding, including ERC Advanced Grants (e.g., MORPHON, WORDS). Directed the DFG-funded Sonderforschungsbereich 471 (2006-2008). Established key partnerships in India through endowed scholarships and academic outreach initiatives. Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Language & Brain Laboratory, collaborating internationally on projects combining neurolinguistic methods with historical and experimental linguistics. Supervised numerous PhD students who have become leading academics globally.

Jennifer K. Ryanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Analysis
• High-Order Numerical Methods
• Discontinuous Galerkin Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer K. Ryan is a Professor and Division Head for Numerical Analysis, Optimization & Systems Theory at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. She is affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty, a cross-disciplinary research center jointly established by KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Her research focuses on developing numerical schemes for extracting enhanced accuracy from simulations, with applications in imaging, data analysis, and fluid dynamics. Ryan’s work emphasizes improving computational efficiency through theoretical insights and practical algorithms. Her academic roles include teaching courses like Numerical Methods for Differential Equations II and supervising student projects in numerical analysis. She has contributed to the SIAC MAGIC toolbox, a software package for accuracy-enhancing filtering techniques. Ryan’s research group actively explores discontinuous Galerkin methods, SIAC filtering, and multi-resolution analysis, addressing challenges in computational physics and engineering. Her publications span high-order numerical methods, mesh adaptivity, and applications in plasma physics and wave equations. Projects include error estimation for boundary integral methods and developing filters for noisy data. Ryan collaborates internationally, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in computational science.

Juan Garayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Cryptographic Protocols
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juan Garay is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on cryptography, information security, and distributed systems, with notable contributions to cryptographic protocols, blockchain technologies, and consensus mechanisms. He holds a leadership role in advancing theoretical and applied aspects of secure computation and network security. Research Interests: Cryptography and Information Security Secure Multiparty Computation Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Protocols Consensus Algorithms Distributed Computing Game Theory in Cryptography Publications highlight his work on the Bitcoin Backbone Protocol, secure multiparty computation, and post-quantum cryptographic systems. He actively contributes to conferences and workshops in cryptography and distributed systems. He advises graduate students in computer science and engineering, though specific advisee names are not listed. His work is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other institutions, focusing on secure protocols and distributed systems. Office: Peterson Building (PETR 429) Contact: garay@cse.tamu.edu

Tengyao Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-dimensional Statistics
• Change-point Analysis
• Sparse Signal Detection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tengyao Wang is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), serving as the MSc Statistics (Financial Statistics) Programme Director. Prior to LSE, he held positions as a Lecturer at University College London and a Research Fellow at the Cantab Capital Institute for the Mathematics of Information, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on high-dimensional statistics, computational efficiency, and statistical limitations imposed by computational constraints. Education: PhD in Statistics under Prof Richard Samworth at the University of Cambridge, with earlier studies including a Part III Essay in Empirical Process Theory. Research interests include sparse signal detection, change-point analysis, dimension reduction, robust statistics, and applications in medical statistics, financial data analysis, and material discovery. Key contributions include methodologies for handling missing data, high-dimensional change-point detection algorithms, and statistical learning techniques. Publications span theoretical advancements and applied innovations, with recent work emphasizing deep learning with missing data, residual permutation tests, and semi-supervised learning via random projections. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Royal Statistical Society Research Prize (2019) and the Guy Medal in Bronze (2023). He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Series B (JRSS B), and actively contributes to open-source tools like the 'ocd' and 'MissInspect' R packages for changepoint detection and missing data analysis.

Vadim Lozinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Graph theory
• Combinatorics
• Discrete Mathematics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vadim Lozin is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics within the School of Mathematics. His research interests span graph theory, combinatorics, and discrete mathematics, focusing on areas such as clique-width, Ramsey numbers, and structural graph theory. He has held visiting positions at institutions including the Université Paris-Dauphine, EPFL, and KAUST. Lozin has received several accolades, including the Best Paper Award for 'Linear Ramsey numbers' in 2018 and a 2024 award at the International Symposium on Algorithms and Computation. His work involves collaborations with global researchers and contributions to conferences like IWOCA and WG. Lozin serves on editorial boards for journals such as Discrete Applied Mathematics and Electronic Notes in Discrete Mathematics . His research explores foundational problems in graph theory, with applications in algorithm design and complexity analysis. Lozin’s publications include studies on union-closed sets, functional graph properties, and algorithmic approaches to graph parameters. He has also contributed to books like Words and Graphs , bridging formal language theory with graph structures. His grants focus on clique-width and stability in graphs, reflecting his commitment to advancing theoretical and applied discrete mathematics.

Roberto A. Chicaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein Engineering
• Computational Protein Design
• Biocatalysis
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Roberto A. Chica is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on computational and experimental protein engineering, particularly in designing novel enzymes and fluorescent proteins for biotechnological applications. He develops advanced algorithms for protein design and investigates enzyme dynamics using molecular modeling and structural biology approaches. Key research interests include biocatalysis, structural biology, and the application of computational methods to engineer proteins with tailored functions. His lab integrates experimental protein chemistry with computational simulations to understand catalytic mechanisms and design proteins for industrial and biomedical uses. Recent work emphasizes ensemble-based computational enzyme design, exploring how conformational landscapes influence catalytic efficiency. His articles highlight advancements in artificial enzyme creation, substrate specificity modulation, and fluorescent protein optimization. Chica’s contributions bridge fundamental biochemistry with applied innovations in protein engineering. Notable achievements include the design of bright red fluorescent proteins via computational approaches and the development of biosensors for protein expression monitoring. His research has implications for drug discovery, biocatalytic synthesis, and personalized medicine.

• Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
• Cardiovascular and Neural Modeling
• Physiologically-interpretable Artificial Intelligence systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gaetano Valenza is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Pisa, Italy, where he leads the Neuro-Cardiovascular Intelligence Lab at the Enrico Piaggio Research Centre. He holds affiliations with the Neuroscience Statistics Research Laboratory at MIT and has served as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. His academic work spans bioengineering, computational physiology, and affective computing. His research focuses on statistical and nonlinear biomedical signal and image processing , cardiovascular and neural modeling , and physiologically interpretable artificial intelligence . He develops wearable systems for physiological monitoring, with applications in autonomic nervous system assessment, brain-heart interactions, and mental health. His work has led to novel metrics such as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic activity indices derived from ECG. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trend in brain-heart interplay , complexity analysis of physiological signals , explainable AI in healthcare , and virtual reality applications in mental health . His work integrates advanced signal processing, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning to decode emotional and cognitive states from physiological data. Dr. Valenza is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves on several technical committees. He is an active editorial leader, currently serving as Associate Editor for IEEE-EMBC , Plos One , Complexity , and Scientific Reports , and has guest-edited special issues in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A and IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics . He has led or participated in numerous international research projects, including FP7 and H2020 initiatives such as NEVERMIND and EXPERIENCE. He teaches courses in Biostatistics, Probability & Biostatistics, and Advanced Image Processing at the University of Pisa. As lab head and project coordinator, he leads a multidisciplinary team working on neuro-cardiovascular intelligence, wearable systems, and AI-driven mental health interventions.

• Space Propulsion
• Plasma Physics
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pablo Fajardo Peña is a Full Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). He leads the Plasmas and Space Propulsion Team (EP2) and co-directs the Aerospace Engineering Research Group. His research focuses on advanced propulsion technologies for space applications, including plasma thrusters, electric propulsion, and fluid-thermal systems. Professor Peña's work spans computational modeling of plasma dynamics, experimental characterization of propulsion systems, and development of novel thrusters like Hall effect thrusters and electrospray systems. His recent publications analyze plasma discharge mechanisms, thruster plume behavior, magnetic nozzle effects, and propellant interactions. He leads multiple EU and Spanish-funded projects including HIPATIA (Helicon Plasma Thruster), CHEOPS (Hall Effect Orbital Propulsion), and ADAPT (Advanced Plasma Propulsion). These initiatives focus on developing efficient propulsion systems for spacecraft and addressing challenges in space debris removal. Professor Peña supervises doctoral research on plasma diagnostics and thruster simulation, and has developed simulation tools like HYPHEN (Hybrid Plasma Thruster Holistic Environment). His team collaborates with ESA, Airbus, and SENER Aeroespacial on propulsion technology validation.

Anoop Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multilingual Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning for Natural Language Processing
• Statistical Machine Translation
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Anoop Sarkar is a Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), leading the Natural Language Lab. His research focuses on multilingual natural language processing, machine learning applications in NLP, and machine reading with visualization techniques. He has held significant grants including NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplements (2012–2023) and multiple Google/IBM Faculty Awards. His teaching includes advanced NLP courses and compiler design. Over 38 students have graduated under his supervision, with a strong emphasis on computational linguistics and machine translation. His research explores areas such as statistical machine translation, decipherment of ancient scripts, and semi-supervised learning. Key software contributions include the TroFi toolkit and metaphor dataset. He has served as area chair for EMNLP (2023) and co-chair of NAACL (2015). The Natural Language Lab hosts weekly meetings open to collaboration. His work bridges theory and application, addressing challenges in low-resource language processing. Recent publications (2023–2024) highlight advancements in entity linking, cognate alignment, and structured prediction. Grants span foundational and applied NLP research, supported by NSERC and industry partnerships. His advising spans 12 PhD and 26 MSc graduates, reflecting a sustained impact on the next generation of NLP researchers.

• Urban Sustainability
• Transport Accessibility Analysis
• Urban Visualization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Duncan Smith is an Associate Professor in GIS and Visualisation at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) at University College London (UCL). He serves as Programme Co-Director for the MSc Urban Spatial Science, focusing on digital visualisation and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) education. His research emphasizes urban sustainability, transport accessibility, and interactive urban visualisation, with a particular interest in global mega-cities like London, Singapore, and São Paulo. Dr Smith holds a PhD from UCL (2011), an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (2005), and a BA (2003). His recent projects include leading the ESRC-funded Driving Urban Transitions project (2024) exploring sustainable travel in small cities and outer metropolitan areas. Previously, he was Co-Investigator on the SIMETRI project (NSFC JPI Urban Europe) analyzing urban sustainability in London, the Randstad, and China's Greater Bay Area. His research interests span urban visualisation techniques, transport equity analysis, and polycentric urban development. Key areas include GIS-driven urban modelling, accessibility metrics, and the intersection of housing policy with sustainable urban form. His interactive visualisations, available on citygeographics.org , showcase innovative approaches to spatial data presentation. Dr Smith's work consistently addresses global sustainability challenges through geospatial methodologies. Recent studies highlight inequalities in transport accessibility and the spatial implications of urban policies. Upcoming projects will further investigate small-city mobility dynamics using multi-national collaborations with Amsterdam and Lisbon researchers.

Milos Popovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurorehabilitation
• Neuroprosthetics
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Milos Popovic is a Professor and Director at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, and serves as Senior Scientist and Director of Research at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (KITE), University Health Network. He holds the Toronto Rehab Chair in Spinal Cord Injury Research and Neural Engineering and co-leads the Centre for Research in Advanced Neural Implant Applications (CRANIA). His leadership spans academic, clinical, and translational research domains in neuroengineering and rehabilitation. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation, neuroprosthetics, functional electrical stimulation (FES), brain-machine interfaces, and assistive technologies . He develops physiological control systems and therapeutic robotics to restore motor function after spinal cord injury and stroke. His work integrates biomechanics, signal processing, and human-machine interfaces to innovate rehabilitative solutions. Dr. Popovic's recent publications emphasize electrical neuromodulation, FES therapy for motor recovery, deep brain stimulation for cognitive deficits, and wearable/implantable technologies . The articles reflect a strong trend toward closed-loop systems, translational research, and interdisciplinary innovation in neuroengineering and rehabilitation. Swiss National Science Foundation Technology Transfer Award - 1st place (1997) Engineering Medal for Research and Development, Professional Engineers of Ontario (2008) Elected to the College of Fellows, American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (2011) 1st Prize and Best Intellectual Property Award, TiEQuest Business Venture Competition (2012) Morris (Mickey) Milner Award for Assistive Technologies (2013) University of Toronto Inventor of the Year Award (2013) University Health Network’s Inventor of the Year Award (2015) Dr. Popovic has secured significant research funding and leads the Neural Engineering and Therapeutics team at KITE. He co-founded MyndTec Inc. and the Canadian National Spinal Cord Injury Conference, demonstrating strong mentorship, innovation, and national impact. He advises graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical engineering and rehabilitation sciences. He leads the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory and the Neural Engineering and Therapeutics Team at KITE, fostering collaboration across engineering, neuroscience, and clinical rehabilitation. His lab develops advanced neurotechnologies with a focus on clinical translation and commercialization.

Matthew Lakinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Computing
• DNA Nanotechnology
• Synthetic Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew Lakin is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering. He is affiliated with the UNM Center for Biomedical Engineering and the School of Engineering, and collaborates extensively with the UNM Health Sciences Center and external institutions. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Cambridge, 2010 M.A. (Cantab), University of Cambridge, 2009 B.A. (Hons), Computer Science, University of Cambridge, 2005 Dr. Lakin's research focuses on molecular computing, DNA nanotechnology, synthetic biology, and formal verification of biomolecular circuits. He develops computational models and experimental systems for programmable biological devices, especially using heterochiral DNA to enhance stability in living cells. His work spans software tools for biodesign and experimental validation in mammalian systems, with applications in nanomedicine and biosensing. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in engineering robust, intelligent biomolecular systems. His work integrates machine learning concepts into chemical reaction networks, advances geometric modeling of DNA systems, and pioneers L-DNA-based circuits for intracellular applications. The research spans theoretical foundations, software tools, and wet-lab experimentation, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), 2025 NSF CAREER Award, 2021 UNM School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Excellence Award, 2021 Multiple student awards under his mentorship, including the Outstanding Graduate Student Award and DNA28 Best Student Presentation recognition Dr. Lakin has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, including Ph.D. graduates in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. He leads major funded projects such as the NSF CAREER grant on heterochiral molecular computing, an EPSCoR Research Fellowship, and a $3M NSF grant on heavy metal biosensing in collaboration with Native American communities. He is also PI on multiple NSF grants related to synthetic cells and nucleic acid technologies. He directs the Lakin Lab for Programmable Biology, which operates within the Department of Computer Science and collaborates with Chemical & Biological Engineering and the Center for Biomedical Engineering. The lab emphasizes both computational modeling and experimental molecular biology, and runs an NSF-funded biotechnology summer camp in partnership with ¡Explora! science museum to strengthen STEM education in New Mexico.

George H. Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• Time-to-Event Prediction
• Survival Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

George H. Chen is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University , with dual affiliations in the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Machine Learning Department . His research focuses on trustworthy machine learning methods for temporal reasoning , particularly in health applications such as time-to-event prediction (survival analysis) and electronic health records analysis . He has extensive experience in nonparametric methods requiring minimal data assumptions. Educational Background PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT (2015) SM in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT (2012) BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences & Engineering Mathematics and Statistics, UC Berkeley (2010) His work spans survival analysis , deep learning , and time series modeling , with applications in neurological prognostication , medical adherence , and health equity . He has developed self-contained educational resources including a 2024 monograph on deep survival analysis and tutorials at CHIL and SIGMETRICS. His 2025 course 95-865: Unstructured Data Analytics focuses on practical unstructured data analysis techniques. Notable projects include advising the AgriTech startup CoolCrop , which provides cold storage and market forecasts for Indian farmers serving 9,000+ farmers across 7 states. His Google Scholar publications reveal a strong focus on temporal modeling in healthcare, with recent advancements in neural survival analysis and fairness-aware temporal prediction.

Ola Svenssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Approximation Algorithms
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Computational Complexity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ola Svensson is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer and Communication Sciences , EPFL. His research spans approximation algorithms, combinatorial optimization, computational complexity, and scheduling. He holds an ERC Consolidator Grant (2023–) and previously received an ERC Starting Grant (2014–2019) and SNF grant (2019–2023). Education: PhD in Computer Science from IDSIA, Università della Svizzera italiana (2009) M.Sc. from Uppsala University (2005) Research Focus: Svensson develops novel techniques for NP-hard problems, with emphasis on primal-dual methods, LP/SDP hierarchies, and hardness proofs. His work applies to clustering, scheduling, network design, and submodular optimization. Publications: His 15 most recent works (2018–2021) focus on learning-augmented algorithms, robust optimization, and improved approximations for clustering/TSP. Key trends include integration of ML with classical algorithms and quasi-polynomial methods for combinatorial problems. Awards: Best Paper Awards at FOCS (2011, 2017) and STOC (2018) I&C Teaching Award at EPFL Advising & Grants: He advises 6 current PhD students and graduated 8 others. Major grants include ERC Starting Grant 'OptApprox' (€1.4M) and ERC Consolidator Grant 'POTCO' (€2M). Teaching: Leads courses in Advanced Algorithms, Computational Complexity, and Approximation Algorithms. He developed pedagogical frameworks for scribe notes and project-based learning in theoretical computer science.

• Security
• Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yan Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Indiana University Bloomington, focusing on security and cryptography. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical systems, emphasizing cryptographic protocols with strong security guarantees for generic computation. University: Indiana University Bloomington School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Computer Science Academic Rank: Associate Professor His research combines theoretical computer science , program analysis , artificial intelligence , and software engineering to address real-world security problems. Key areas include secure computation , zero-knowledge proofs , and privacy-preserving technologies . Recent publications, such as Phecda (SP'25) and Dubhe (USENIX Security'23), highlight advancements in post-quantum cryptography , AES verification , and privacy-preserving deep packet inspection , reflecting his focus on scalable and practical cryptographic solutions. He has advised notable students including Changchang Ding (PhD, Computer Science) and Ruiyu Zhu (PhD, now at Facebook), and served on program committees for top conferences like ACM CCS and CRYPTO .