جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Inventory control
• Supply chain management
• Capacity planning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Tim Huh is a Professor and Chair of the Operations and Logistics Division at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. He specializes in inventory control, supply chain management, and operations research, with a focus on dynamic decision-making under uncertainty. B.A., B.Math, M.Math from University of Waterloo M.A. from Regent College M.S., Ph.D. from Cornell University His research spans theoretical and applied topics including renewable energy systems, healthcare operations, and digital learning analytics. Recent work explores wind power storage optimization, asynchronous video usage in education, and multi-echelon inventory solutions. Scientific recognition includes the Canada Research Chair in Operations Excellence and Business Analytics He teaches core business analytics and operations management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing quantitative decision-making and process fundamentals.

Manish Vermaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multimodal transportation
• Dangerous goods transportation
• Risk assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manish Verma is Professor of Operations Management and Associate Dean, Graduate Studies at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. His academic journey began with an MBA and PhD in Business Administration with Operations Management/Management Science specialization from Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Dr. Verma's research focuses on multimodal transportation of dangerous goods, risk assessment, network design and planning in transportation, humanitarian logistics, green supply chain management, and disruption/resilience in transportation systems. His current research engagements center on safety and security issues in freight transportation and humanitarian logistics, funded by NSERC and SSHRC grants. He has been frequently approached by media to comment on railroad accidents involving dangerous goods. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on hazardous materials transportation risk management, with significant contributions to rail-truck intermodal systems, hazmat risk modeling using value-at-risk methodologies, and emergency response planning for transportation networks. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical transportation safety applications. $245K research grant for rail safety research from Government of Canada As an educator, Dr. Verma has taught courses including Predictive Analytics for Managers, Network Design Issues in Freight Transportation, and Management Science Research Issues. His scholarly impact is evidenced by publications in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part E, European Journal of Operational Research, and Safety Science. He actively contributes to real-world transportation safety through media commentary and research that informs policy decisions regarding dangerous goods transportation.

Crystal Senkoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Simulation
• Trapped Ion Manipulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Crystal Senko is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Trapped Ion Quantum Computing at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) , University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on quantum simulations, quantum computing with trapped ions, and qudit-based systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland (2014) and a B.Sc. in Physics from Duke University (2009). Her research interests span Quantum Computing , Quantum Simulation , Trapped Ion Manipulation , and Photonics . Key projects include optimizing qudit-based quantum computing protocols and developing photonic crystal waveguides for atom-photon interactions. Recent work emphasizes trapped ion efficiency, laser noise mitigation, and programmable quantum simulators. Dr. Senko has authored influential papers on trapped ion systems, including studies on multi-level qudit control, nanophotonic cavity coupling, and non-thermalization in spin chains. Her work bridges theoretical quantum models and experimental advancements in scalable quantum hardware. Awards: Canada Research Chair (Trapped Ion Quantum Computing) Teaching: Courses include Quantum Physics 2 (PHYS 334), Quantum Mechanics 1 (PHYS 701), and Special Topics in Quantum Information Processing (PHYS 768/QIC 890). Labs/Teams: Affiliated with IQC and previously contributed to Harvard’s Center for Ultracold Atoms.

Michael Feeleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• File Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Feeley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS). His research focuses on operating systems, distributed systems, and their applications in scalable file systems, cloud storage, and mobile computing. He leads projects such as the Unico file system, Parallax storage system, and Remus virtual machine replication framework. His research interests include peer-to-peer file systems, mobile ad hoc networks, interference mitigation in wireless networks, and system software for workstation clusters. He has supervised numerous graduate students, contributing to advancements in distributed systems and networking. His work often addresses challenges in resource management, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. Publications span topics like interference detection in WiFi networks, dynamic program analysis (Tralfamadore), and distributed storage solutions. Feeley teaches courses such as CPSC 213, emphasizing operating systems fundamentals. His office is located in CISR 393, with contact details available via email and phone.

Suresh Krishnaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurophysiology
• Computational Neuroscience
• Vision Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Suresh Krishna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on the neurophysiological and computational basis of sensory processing, attention, and eye movements, with applications to brain-machine interfaces and human health. He works with human subjects, non-human primates, and open datasets using in-vivo electrophysiology, eye-tracking, and computational modeling. Research interests include visual attention mechanisms, saccadic eye movement control, neural coding of motion perception, and the interplay between attention and decision-making. His work bridges basic neuroscience with translational applications such as improving neural prosthetics and understanding perceptual disorders. Recent work highlights how neural remapping processes during saccades underlie spatial perception, and how attention modulates neural activity patterns in visual cortex. The lab's publications reveal critical insights into the temporal dynamics of attentional shifts and their neural substrates, particularly in areas MT and MST. Dr. Krishna's team also investigates auditory temporal processing in the inferior colliculus, exploring correlations between neuronal responses to sound modulation. Their findings contribute to understanding how sensory systems encode temporal information across modalities. Research is conducted in the M2B3 Lab (http://m2b3.lab.mcgill.ca), which integrates experimental and computational approaches to study brain mechanisms underlying perception and action. No specific awards are listed, but ongoing work involves major contributions to primate neurophysiology and translational neuroscience.

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.

Jianguo Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multisensor Integration
• GNSS Technology
• Precision Engineering Surveying
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jianguo Wang is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Science Engineering at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. He has been a faculty member since 2006 and is a founding member of the Lassonde School. With over 35 years of academic and industrial experience, he specializes in multisensor integration, GNSS technology, and precision engineering surveying. He holds a Dr.-Ing. in Geomatics Engineering from Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany, alongside Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping (WTUSM). His research focuses on advanced data processing methodologies, including Kalman filtering, error analysis, and LiDAR systems. He has authored/co-authored over 60 publications, including textbooks like Error Theory and Foundation of Surveying Adjustment and Foundation of Geodesy . He is a Fellow of Engineers Canada and licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. Education: Dr.-Ing., Geomatics Engineering, Universität der Bundeswehr München (Germany) M.Sc., Surveying Engineering, Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping B.Sc., Surveying Engineering, Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping Dr. Wang teaches courses such as Advanced Optimization and Applications , GNSS , and Global Geophysics and Geodesy . He leads the Earth Observation Laboratory (PSE 432), focusing on multisensor integration for navigation and positioning. His work explores innovative solutions for sensor calibration, data fusion, and geospatial applications. Grants & Labs: Active in lab-based research with collaborators like Baoxin Hu, his laboratory integrates GNSS, IMUs, LiDAR, and cameras for precision navigation. His recent work addresses challenges in sensor error calibration, LiDAR point cloud accuracy, and Kalman filter enhancements.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gordon Geoffrey J. is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence , and Computer Science . His research spans Reinforcement Learning , Domain Adaptation , Graph-based Planning , and Relational Learning , with significant contributions to Adversarial Learning , Deep Learning Dynamics , and Mobile Sensor Networks . He has pioneered algorithms like ARA* and Anytime Dynamic A* for efficient planning under constraints. Key research areas: Transfer Learning , Bayesian Knowledge Tracing , Multi-agent Systems , Database Optimization His work has been cited thousands of times across foundational topics in AI and robotics, demonstrating sustained impact in algorithm design and applications to complex systems.

• 3D Computer Vision
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kwang Moo Yi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where he conducts research in computer vision and machine learning. He is affiliated with the Computer Vision Lab, CAIDA (Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action), and ICICS (Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems) at UBC. Education: B.Sc. from Seoul National University Ph.D. from Seoul National University under Prof. Jin Young Choi Post-doctoral researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) with Prof. Pascal Fua and Prof. Vincent Lepetit Dr. Yi's research focuses on Visual Geometry with the goal of understanding local environments, adapting to them, and acting within them. His work spans applications in autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, and Augmented/Mixed Reality systems. He employs machine learning, particularly deep learning, as the primary tool for advancing computer vision capabilities. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on neural rendering techniques, especially 3D Gaussian Splatting and Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF). The research trends show increasing sophistication in handling occlusions, improving rendering quality, and developing more efficient training methods for neural fields. There's also significant work connecting computer vision with practical applications in industrial settings and energy systems. Dr. Yi serves as an area chair for top computer vision and machine learning conferences including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, and AAAI. He was part of the organizing committee for CVPR 2023. He supervises graduate students including Eric (who recently completed his PhD), Gopal (now at Samsung Research), and Jeong-Gi (joining as a postdoctoral fellow). His teaching includes CPSC 425: Computer Vision and CPSC 533Y: 3D Computer Vision with Deep Learning. Dr. Yi is actively involved with the Computer Vision Lab at UBC, collaborating with researchers across CAIDA and ICICS. His work bridges theoretical computer vision with practical applications in various domains including astronomy, industrial automation, and energy systems.

Richard Simonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rock Mechanics
• Mining Engineering
• Geotechnics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Richard Simon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He holds leadership roles as Publications Director of his department and Administrative Director of the Institute for Research in Mining and Environment (IRME) UQAT-Polytechnique. His educational background includes a B.Eng. and M.Sc.A. from Polytechnique Montréal and a Ph.D. from McGill University. Dr. Simon teaches courses including Introduction to Mine Operations, Underground Mining, and Rock Mechanics I. His research focuses on rock mechanics, numerical modeling, mining engineering, and geotechnical applications in mining environments. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on numerical modeling of rock behavior, mine stability analysis, and backfill mechanics. Recent work emphasizes computational geomechanics applications in mining operations, including stress analysis in backfilled stopes, slope stability in open pits, and optimization of mining layouts. Environmental aspects of mining, particularly contaminant transport in fractured rock, also feature prominently. Dr. Simon has supervised 6 doctoral and 8 master's students working on topics ranging from numerical seismic assessment in mines to rock fracture mechanics. He secured significant research funding including $900,000 (2017) for a metals circular economy project and led three new IRME research initiatives (2015). He directs research activities at IRME UQAT-Polytechnique and collaborates extensively within the mining geomechanics research community. His expertise is regularly featured in media outlets including La Presse+ and Les Affaires.

Florian Shkurtiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Florian Shkurti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), affiliated with the UofT Robotics Institute, Vector Institute, and Acceleration Consortium. His research focuses on robotics, machine learning, and computer vision, emphasizing safe and effective autonomous systems in dynamic environments. He directs the Robot Vision and Learning (RVL) lab, exploring areas like environmental monitoring, autonomous navigation, and mobile manipulation. Research Interests: His work spans robotics, machine learning, and computer vision. Key areas include robot perception, planning under uncertainty, safe exploration, imitation learning, and applications in field robotics, autonomous vehicles, and chemistry lab automation. He develops methods enabling robots to perceive, reason, and act safely in collaboration with humans. Publications: Recent work includes advancements in safe multitask learning, interactive crowd navigation, and diffusion models for trajectory planning. His research bridges theoretical foundations with real-world applications in environmental science and autonomous systems. Affiliations: Faculty Member, UofT Robotics Institute; Faculty Affiliate, Vector Institute; Faculty Member, Acceleration Consortium. He also holds positions at UTM's Mathematical & Computational Sciences department. Teaching: Courses include Imitation Learning for Robotics, Neural Networks, and Mobile Robotics. He emphasizes hands-on experience with autonomous systems through projects involving RC cars and simulation tools. Labs & Teams: Leads the RVL lab, collaborating on projects like RoboCulture (automated biological experimentation) and SICNav (safe crowd navigation systems). The lab focuses on cross-disciplinary robotics solutions for real-world challenges.

Ke Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Mining
• Database Systems
• Data Privacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ke Wang is a Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University . His research focuses on Data Mining , Database Systems , Data Privacy , and Graph and Network Data . He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the Georgia Institute of Technology (1986 and 1984, respectively). Teaching includes courses like Database Systems II , Introduction to Data Mining , and Special Topics in Databases . He has advised numerous students and alumni, many of whom now work in tech, academia, and industry. Notable awards include the 2013 Faculty of Applied Sciences Research Excellence Award and the ECIR 2019 Best System Paper . His work emphasizes privacy-preserving techniques and has led to contributions like the Introduction to Privacy-Preserving Data Publishing textbook. He has served as a conference chair for major data mining events like SDM 2015/2016 and holds editorial roles in journals like ACM TKDD. His lab, the Database and Data Mining Laboratory , focuses on actionable solutions for real-world data challenges.

Mariana Resenerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Power Systems Optimization
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mariana Resener is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2016) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, alongside M.Sc. (2011) and B.Sc. (2008) degrees in the same field. Her research focuses on optimizing power systems, particularly in distributed energy resources, energy storage, and volt/var control. She teaches courses like Power Electronics and Power Systems Analysis & Design. Her work emphasizes sustainable development in grid planning and energy infrastructure. As a Senior Member of IEEE and an Associate Editor for the Energy Systems Journal (Springer), she contributes to advancing smart grid technologies and renewable integration. Her research spans metaheuristic optimization, stochastic modeling, and grid resilience strategies for distributed systems. Recent projects include hybrid renewable energy systems for substations, EV charging station optimization, and fault analysis in unbalanced grids. She collaborates with industry on practical solutions for grid modernization and reliability enhancement.

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudio Canizares is a University Professor and Hydro One Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He also serves as Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE). With a career spanning over 30 years, his research focuses on power systems stability, smart grids, microgrids, and renewable energy integration. He has secured nearly $118 million in grants and supervised 180+ researchers/students. Education: PhD (1991) and MSc (1988) in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison; Electrical Engineering Diploma (1984) from Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador. Research Interests : Nonlinear systems theory, FACTS/HVDC applications, energy storage systems, microgrid stability/control, renewable integration in remote communities, and smart grid analytics. His work emphasizes bridging academic research with industrial applications through collaborations with utilities and tech firms. Key Achievements : IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid Editor-In-Chief; multiple IEEE Fellowships (IEEE, Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering); 2017 IEEE PES Outstanding Educator Award; 2016 IEEE Canada Electric Power Medal. His publications (370+) include landmark papers on microgrid stability definitions and control frameworks, cited over 29,000 times. Teaching: Recently taught ECE 140 (Linear Circuits), ECE 467 (Power Systems Analysis), and graduate courses ECE 6601PD/ECE 6613PD on power systems modeling and analysis.

Bilal Farooqمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disruptive transportation technologies and services
• Cyber-physical transportation systems
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bilal Farooq is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Master of Engineering in Interdisciplinary Engineering (MEIE) at Toronto Metropolitan University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Disruptive Transportation Technologies and Services within the Department of Civil Engineering. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto (2011), MASc from Lahore University of Management Sciences (2004), and BSc from the University of Engineering and Technology (2001). Dr. Farooq's research pioneers disruptive transportation solutions through cyber-physical systems, AI/machine learning applications, behavioral modeling, and optimization techniques. His work specifically targets on-demand multimodal systems, sustainable urban transportation, urban air mobility, automated vehicles, and extended reality applications, addressing critical urban mobility challenges with human-centered approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward quantum-enhanced computational methods, privacy-preserving federated learning frameworks, and sustainability-focused decarbonization strategies across transportation domains, with increasing emphasis on human factors and real-world implementation. Notable scientific awards include: Ontario Early Researcher Award (2018) Canada Research Chair (2017) MassMotion Academic Pedestrian Modelling Project of the Year (2016) Québec Early Researcher Award (2014) Dr. Farooq actively supervises graduate students and secures significant research funding through his Canada Research Chair position and Early Researcher Awards. He directs the Laboratory of Innovations in Transportation (LiTrans), which develops interdisciplinary solutions integrating mathematics, engineering, computer science, and economics to address emerging transportation challenges. LiTrans focuses on disruptive transportation technologies, complete streets design, cyber-physical systems, pedestrian dynamics, resilience, and climate change impacts, collaborating with industry and government partners to translate research into practical urban mobility innovations for smart cities worldwide.