جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kai-Min Chungمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Quantum Cryptography
• Complexity Theory
• Pseudorandomness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kai-Min Chung is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute of Information Science (IIS), Academia Sinica, Taiwan. His research focuses on quantum cryptography, complexity theory, and pseudorandomness. Prior to this role, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University (supported by the Simons Foundation) and earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Harvard University under Salil Vadhan. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Harvard University (Advisor: Salil Vadhan) Postdoctoral Researcher, Cornell University Research Interests Chung's work bridges quantum computing and cryptography, addressing challenges in secure communication, post-quantum cryptography, and complexity-theoretic foundations. His contributions include groundbreaking results on quantum-resistant protocols, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptographic primitives resilient to quantum adversaries. Recent research emphasizes the theoretical limits of quantum algorithms and their implications for cryptographic security. Professional Activities Program Committee Chair: Asiacrypt 2024, ITC 2023 Membership on committees for CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, STOC, FOCS, and others Awards Best Student Paper Award at TCC 2010 Distinguished Paper Award at PLDI 2023 Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship Teaching & Mentoring Chung teaches advanced courses on modern cryptography and advises students in theoretical computer science. He actively recruits postdoctoral researchers and students to his lab, focusing on cutting-edge quantum and classical cryptographic systems.

• Quantum Electrodynamics
• Laser-Matter Interaction
• Atomic Physics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Christoph H. Keitel is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, with an honorary professorship at Heidelberg University. His research spans quantum electrodynamics, laser-matter interactions, and precision atomic physics. He leads investigations into radiation reaction, particle acceleration, and fundamental symmetries using high-intensity lasers and atomic spectroscopy. Keitel has received the Willis E. Lamb Award and Gustav Hertz Prize for pioneering contributions to laser science and quantum optics. His group develops advanced theoretical frameworks for testing QED and particle physics through high-precision experiments.

Alex Kontorovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automorphic Forms and Representations
• Homogeneous Dynamics
• Harmonic Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alex Kontorovich is a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Rutgers University, where he holds the academic rank of Professor. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Mathematics, School of Arts and Sciences. He currently serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of the Association for Mathematical Research and is Executive Director of Rutgers MathCorps . During the 2024-2025 academic year, he is on leave, visiting Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Kontorovich's research focuses on automorphic forms, homogeneous dynamics, harmonic analysis, and number theory, with interdisciplinary connections to data science and machine learning. His work bridges pure mathematics with computational aspects, including sphere packing geometry and arithmetic dynamics. He has held distinguished visiting roles, such as the 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), where he contributed to academic content and exhibits. His academic career includes teaching advanced courses like Graduate Complex Analysis, Automorphic Representations, and History of Mathematics. Notable awards include the Simons Foundation Fellowship, von Neumann Fellowship at IAS, and Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. Grants include multiple NSF awards (regular, CAREER, FRG) and a Binational Science Foundation grant. His research explores topics like spectral gaps, thin groups, and applications of modular forms to equidistribution problems. Kontorovich’s scholarly contributions extend beyond academia: he serves on the Scientific Board of Quanta Magazine , advises the Lean Focused Research Organization , and participates in editorial and strategic roles across institutions. His work emphasizes the interplay between theoretical mathematics and computational methods, shaping modern research in number theory and dynamics.

Liane Gaboraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creativity
• Cultural Evolution
• Cognitive Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Liane Gabora is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan Campus, affiliated with the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds additional research affiliations with the Australian National University's School of Music, University of Waterloo's Institute for Complexity & Innovation, and Free University of Brussels' Centre Leo Apostel for Interdisciplinary Studies. Her educational background includes a BSc from the University of Western Ontario, PhD from the Free University of Brussels, and postdoctoral positions at UC Berkeley and the Free University of Brussels. Gabora's research program explores creativity, cultural evolution, and cognitive transitions through interdisciplinary approaches. Her work examines: How concepts combine and adapt to new contexts The origins of modern cognition and human creativity Computational models of cultural evolution Quantum formalisms for concept interactions Self-Other Reorganization (SOR) theory of cultural evolution Honing theory of creativity integrating complex systems and memory Her publications demonstrate strong cross-disciplinary integration spanning psychology, physics, anthropology, and computer science. Major research awards include the 2011 Berlyne Award from the American Psychological Association for outstanding research by a junior scholar. She has secured over $1 million in funding from NSERC, SSHRC, and private donors. Gabora supervises graduate students in Psychological Science and Digital Humanities programs and leads research on cognitive transitions underlying cultural evolution. Her laboratory focuses on mathematical and computational modeling of creativity mechanisms, with ongoing projects exploring AI creativity, quantum models of cognition, and the evolution of behavioral modernity through autocatalytic network frameworks.

• New Product Development
• Knowledge Management
• Collaborative Work Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Angelo Corallo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, specializing in technologies and methodologies for collaborative processes in industrial systems. His research spans Digital Business Ecosystems , Cybersecurity , and Collaborative Product Design , focusing on the interplay between technology and organizational dynamics. He leads interdisciplinary research divisions in Open Networked Business Management , Learning and Innovation , and Collaborative Product Design . Research Interests : Corallo's work integrates Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with Business Management, particularly in Digital Twins for healthcare and manufacturing Knowledge Modeling and Ontology Engineering Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Agri-Food Sustainability through digitalization Scientific Contributions : His recent articles explore trends in Cybersecurity for Industrial IoT Metaverse Applications in business models Traceability Systems in food supply chains Collagen-Based Biomaterials from aquaponics

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Foundations
• Algebraic Topology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cihan Okay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Bilkent University. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia (2014). His research explores quantum computation using topological and algebraic methods, focusing on quantum contextuality, classical simulation algorithms, and homotopical frameworks. Research interests include quantum foundations, category theory, and classical simulation of quantum systems. Key areas are quantum contextuality as a computational resource, simplicial distributions for modeling quantum phenomena, and optimization of simulation algorithms. His publications bridge quantum computing with topology, emphasizing Bell scenarios, operadic structures, and resource theories. Recent work targets quantum advantage verification and lattice-based simulations. Awards include the BAGEP Young Scientist Award. He leads the project 'Homotopical Quantum Computation' funded by the U.S. Air Force (2024–2029). Okay supervises graduate students in quantum algorithms and topology. His group, Bilkent Quantum Computing and Topology, collaborates internationally and develops computational tools like CNC simulators and simplicial distribution codebases.

• Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ping Ma is a Professor of Statistics with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on developing innovative statistical and machine learning methodologies for complex high-dimensional data, with applications spanning bioinformatics, computational biology, social network analysis, and anomaly detection in power systems. Research interests include: Statistical Methodology : Nonparametric modeling, optimal transport theory, subsampling techniques, and functional regression for large-scale data Computational Biology : Spatial transcriptomics analysis, single-cell data integration, virology classification, and gene regulatory networks Machine Learning Innovations : Knowledge distillation for LLMs, tensor analysis, quantum-inspired algorithms, and ensemble learning for model robustness His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications, particularly in developing AI/statistical tools for biomedical research (47% of recent papers), advancing foundational machine learning techniques (33%), and solving engineering challenges like power grid security (20%). Methodologically, 67% focus on novel algorithm development while 33% refine existing techniques for scalability.

Martin Albrechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lattice-based cryptography
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Applied cryptography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Albrecht is a Professor of Cybersecurity and Chair of Cryptography in the Department of Informatics at King's College London, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. He is also a Principal Research Scientist for SandboxAQ, demonstrating his strong industry-academia connections in the cybersecurity field. His research focuses on lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, applied cryptography, social foundations of cryptography and information security, and computational mathematics. Albrecht's work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical security concerns, examining cryptographic implementations 'in the wild' and addressing vulnerabilities in widely used communication platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Matrix. His Erdős–Bacon Number is 6, reflecting his interdisciplinary connections. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward practical cryptographic analysis of real-world systems while advancing theoretical foundations of post-quantum cryptography. His work spans from breaking end-to-end encryption implementations to developing new lattice-based cryptographic primitives resistant to quantum computing threats. Much of his recent research addresses the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography as demonstrated by his European-funded project developing algorithms to protect data encryption against future quantum computers. IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy distinguished paper award (2023) for work revealing security vulnerabilities in popular chat platforms Major European funding (2023) for advancing encryption technology against quantum computing threats Professor Albrecht leads the Cybersecurity research group at King's which studies design, modeling, analysis, verification and testing of networks and systems, and is part of the Security Hub that consolidates security-related research. His work has demonstrated critical vulnerabilities in widely used platforms including WhatsApp, Matrix, and Nextcloud, with findings reported as recently as July 2025 regarding WhatsApp's persistent vulnerabilities. He has supervised numerous PhD students and maintains active collaborations across the cryptographic research community. Through his open-source projects including FPLLL, FPyLLL, G6K, Lattice Estimator, M4RI, and M4RIE, Albrecht has made significant contributions to the cryptographic tools ecosystem, providing researchers and practitioners with essential resources for lattice-based cryptography and computational mathematics.

Stefano Nicheleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Life
• Neuro-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefano Nichele is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Communication, Østfold University College, Norway. He holds additional roles as Professor II at OsloMet and has served in leading academic positions since 2014. His research focuses on Artificial Life (ALife), Neuro-Inspired AI, and Machine Learning, with a particular emphasis on cellular automata, reservoir computing, and neuro-inspired substrates. Nichele co-directs the Østfold AI (ØAI) hub and is an active member of IEEE, ELLIS, and the Norwegian AI Research Consortium (NORA). He earned his PhD in Computer Science from NTNU (2015) and completed his MSc at the University of Insubria, Italy. His work bridges computational systems and biological substrates, exploring criticality in neural networks and quantum-evolutionary algorithm interactions. He has received prestigious awards, including the Young Research Talent grant (2019) and the Distinguished Early-Career Investigator award (2024). Nichele’s research spans theoretical and applied domains, with over 50 publications on cellular automata dynamics, neuro-inspired robotics, and AI ethics. His recent projects include studying in vitro neural networks for computational capacity assessment and developing frameworks for body-brain co-evolution in soft robotics. Education: PhD in Computer Science, NTNU (2015) MSc in Computer Science, University of Insubria (2009) Awards: Young Research Talent grant (2019) Distinguished Early-Career Investigator (2024) Grants & Roles: Co-director of the Østfold AI hub Board member of NORA (Norwegian AI Research Consortium) Labs & Collaborations: Focus on neuro-inspired AI systems and unconventional computing Partnerships with institutions like Simula Metropolitan and the International Society for Artificial Life (ISAL)

Laura Galazzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biophysics
• Protein Dynamics
• Molecular Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Galazzo is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (IMPS). Her research focuses on biophysical chemistry and molecular dynamics, employing advanced spectroscopic techniques like Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) to study protein structure, phase transitions, and membrane transport mechanisms. She investigates topics such as liquid-liquid phase separation in proteins, ABC transporter function, and nitroxide radical dynamics in aqueous environments. Dr. Galazzo also contributes to methodological advancements in pulsed dipolar spectroscopy and neural network applications in spectroscopic data analysis. Her work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, combining computational methods (e.g., ab initio molecular dynamics) with experimental techniques to address complex biological systems. Key areas of study include protein aggregation, conformational changes in large complexes, and the interplay between solvent effects and biomolecular behavior. Recent research highlights include studies on mycobacterial iron uptake mechanisms and the structural dynamics of pro-apoptotic peptides. Dr. Galazzo’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, integrating spectroscopy, computational modeling, and structural biology. Her contributions have advanced methodologies for distance measurements in biomolecules and provided insights into fundamental biological processes such as phase separation and membrane-mediated transport. She is actively engaged in promoting sustainable education through initiatives like the EquipSent project, aiming to enhance global access to scientific resources.

Tushar Athawaleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Uncertainty Visualization
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Topological Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tushar Athawale is a Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a Joint Faculty Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His primary research focuses on uncertainty visualization, statistical data analysis, and high-performance computing for large-scale scientific data. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Florida (2015) and has held roles including Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Utah's Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute and Application Support Engineer at MathWorks. His academic and professional affiliations include ORNL's Computer Science and Mathematics Division, the IEEE Visualization Conference program chair (2025), and associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics. He has organized workshops, tutorials, and served on program committees for major visualization conferences. Key research interests span uncertainty quantification, topological methods, and visualization techniques for biomedical imaging, fusion simulations, and quantum computing. His work emphasizes trustworthy scientific data analysis through advanced visualization frameworks like VTK-m and implicit neural representations. Awards include ORNL's 2024 Special Award and Best Paper Honorable Mention at the IEEE Uncertainty Visualization Workshop 2024. His contributions bridge visualization theory with practical applications in exascale computing and AI-driven decision-making.

Jordan Shropshireمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Security
• Data Center Management
• Systems Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jordan Shropshire is the Lawrence Minto Sylvestre Endowed Chair in Computing and a Professor in the Information Systems and Technology Department at the University of South Alabama's School of Computing. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Mississippi State University (2008) and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida (2004). Dr. Shropshire's research focuses on cybersecurity, data center management, cloud computing, IoT ecosystems, and systems architecture. His work addresses critical challenges such as post-quantum cryptography, embedded system vulnerabilities, and compliance frameworks for autonomous systems. He has also contributed to studies on developer platform risks, real-time operating system security, and AI-driven systems hardening. Education: Ph.D. – Management Information Systems, Mississippi State University, 2008 B.S. – Business Administration, University of Florida, 2004 His teaching career spans roles at the University of South Alabama (2008–present) and Georgia Southern University, where he held tenure (2008–2014). His publications emphasize practical cybersecurity solutions, including tools for drone compliance and frameworks for secure cloud infrastructure. He has also explored behavioral aspects of security policy adherence and IT professional retention. Dr. Shropshire's work often bridges theoretical research and real-world implementation, with a focus on mitigating emerging threats in cloud systems, IoT, and embedded devices. His research has been supported by grants such as the NSF TWC Small Grant for hypervisor security detection techniques.

• Gravitational Physics
• General Relativity
• Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Buonanno is a Research Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam. Her primary affiliation is with the Department of Physics at UMD, and she holds honorary professorships at Humboldt University and Potsdam University. She leads the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity department at the Max Planck Institute. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of Pisa (1996), following a Master's in Physics (Laurea, 1993). Postdoctoral work included stints at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (France), Caltech, and CNRS institutes in Paris. Research focuses on gravitational physics, including theoretical and phenomenological aspects of gravitational waves, general relativity, and astrophysical applications. She contributed to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration's groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves, earning numerous accolades such as the Balzan Prize (2021), Dirac Medal (2021), and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2018). Publications emphasize high-field superconducting magnets for particle colliders, quantum gravity, and gravitational wave modeling. She leads projects like the Muon Collider's magnet design and coordinates international collaborations in particle physics and cosmology. Awards include the European Research Council's Synergy Grant (2024), Oskar Klein Medal (2023), and membership in prestigious academies like the US National Academy of Sciences and Leopoldina. Service roles include roles on the Kavli Prize Committee, the LISA Consortium Board, and the European Space Agency's Voyage 2050 committee. She is a Principal Investigator for the LIGO collaboration and actively contributes to advancing quantum-resistant cryptography and superconducting technologies.

Ata Zadehgolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Electromagnetics
• Signal and Power Integrity
• Applied Electromagnetics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ata Zadehgol is an Associate Professor (promoted to Full Professor in 2025) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Idaho, College of Engineering. He is the founding director of the Applied Computational Electromagnetics and Signal/Power Integrity (ACEM-SPI) Laboratory. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011), an M.S. from UC Davis (2006), and a B.S. from the University of Washington (1996). He spent over a decade in the microelectronics industry before joining academia. Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2011 M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2006 B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, 1996 Dr. Zadehgol's research focuses on computational electromagnetics , signal and power integrity , and modeling of multi-scale and stochastic systems . His work spans from low-frequency to terahertz regimes, with recent expansion into quantum electrodynamics and photonics. He develops advanced computational algorithms for efficient and stable modeling of electromagnetic systems, including FDTD methods, reduced-order modeling, and machine learning applications. The research articles highlight a consistent focus on electromagnetic modeling , signal integrity , and computational efficiency . Key themes include FDTD sub-gridding, stochastic surface roughness in waveguides, stability of transfer functions, and macro-modeling for antennas and interconnects. The publications span IEEE Transactions, Applied Mathematics and Computation, and Electronics, reflecting interdisciplinary work bridging engineering, physics, and numerical methods. Best Poster-Paper Award, IEEE EDAPS, 2016 University of Idaho Presidential Mid-Career Award, 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award, College of Engineering, 2025 NSF Recognition for Novel Algorithm for Optical Interconnects, 2018 Dr. Zadehgol has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) , NASA , Micron Technology , and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) . He advises graduate students in the ACEM-SPI Lab, though specific names are not listed. His lab supports research in computational electromagnetics, signal/power integrity, and quantum engineering applications. Future work includes advancing modeling techniques for quantum systems and high-frequency electronics. The Applied Computational Electromagnetics and Signal/Power Integrity (ACEM-SPI) Laboratory , which he founded and directs, serves as the central hub for his research group. The lab focuses on algorithm development for electromagnetic simulation, signal integrity analysis, and emerging applications in quantum science. It is supported by federal and industrial grants and collaborates with partners in academia and industry.

• Algorithms and Complexity
• Parameterized Algorithms
• Approximation Algorithms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthias Mnich is a Professor and Head of the Institute for Algorithms and Complexity at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), within the School of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. He also serves as Deputy Dean International, reflecting his leadership in academic administration and international collaboration. He is a principal investigator at the Helmholtz Graduate School for the Structure of Matter, further emphasizing his interdisciplinary impact. His research lies at the intersection of theoretical computer science and practical algorithm design, focusing on parameterized algorithms , approximation algorithms , combinatorial optimization , scheduling , and algorithmic game theory . His work often bridges theoretical guarantees with real-world applications in energy systems, quantum computing, and logistics. The recent publications (2023–2025) highlight his sustained excellence in top-tier venues such as FOCS, ICALP, ESA, STACS, and journals like Mathematical Programming and ACM Transactions on Algorithms . These works explore foundational problems in vector bin packing , integer programming , graph algorithms , and kernelization , while also applying algorithmic techniques to microgrid energy optimization and quantum algorithm engineering . He is deeply embedded in the theoretical computer science community, having served on program committees of major conferences including: STACS 2023 ESA 2024 FOCS 2023 ICALP 2024 IJCAI 2019–2025 AAAI 2018 SWAT 2018 He has successfully supervised several PhD students to completion, including Matthias Kaul , Roland Vincze , and Alexander Göke , many of whom have taken postdoctoral positions at institutions like the University of Bonn and University of Augsburg. His current research projects include PATTERN (2025–2031) , Hamburg Quantum Computing (2024–2029) , and Kernelization for Big Data , indicating long-term funding and strategic research directions. He leads the Institute for Algorithms and Complexity (E-11) , fostering a research environment focused on high-impact algorithmic research.