جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Security and Privacy
• Cryptography
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Miller is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of Illinois, specializing in Programming Languages, Formal Methods, Software Engineering, Security and Privacy, and Systems and Networking. His research focuses on blockchain technologies, cryptography, and secure systems. Professor Miller's research spans multiple critical areas in modern computer security. His work primarily focuses on blockchain technologies , where he has made significant contributions to understanding and improving the security, privacy, and performance of systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He has conducted empirical analyses of privacy in the Lightning Network and developed protocols for confidential smart contracts. His work in cryptography includes research on multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and formal methods for cryptographic protocol design. Miller also investigates security vulnerabilities in proof-of-stake systems and resource exhaustion attacks, contributing to the robustness of decentralized systems. His applied security research extends to privacy-preserving health applications, as evidenced by his work on the Safer Illinois platform for COVID-19 contact tracing. Miller's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to top security and systems venues including IEEE Security & Privacy, ACM CCS, Financial Cryptography, and USENIX Security. His research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work in blockchain security to more applied systems addressing real-world privacy and security challenges. Recent work focuses on making multiparty computation services publicly auditable and developing decentralized identity solutions that maintain compatibility with existing systems. Distinguished Reviewer Award, IEEE Security & Privacy 2018 Professor Miller has advised students including Vivek Nair, who joined the prestigious Hertz Fellows program in 2022. He has taught various courses including Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation, Advanced Computer Security, Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, and Ideal Functionality in Cryptography. His research has received support through grants including the SaTC: CORE: Medium project on "Automated Support for Writing High-Assurance Smart Contracts" in 2018. Miller is actively involved in research groups focusing on blockchain security, cryptographic protocols, and privacy-preserving systems. His lab appears to collaborate extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by the diverse author lists on his publications. Current work seems to be focused on making decentralized systems more secure, privacy-preserving, and accessible for real-world applications.

Chandra Chekuriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Discrete and Combinatorial Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chandra Chekuri is the Paul and Cynthia Saylor Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, situated within the Grainger College of Engineering. He has been actively contributing to theoretical computer science for over two decades, with significant leadership roles including serving as Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious SIAM Journal on Computing since May 2025. His academic journey began with a B.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University in 1998. Prior to joining UIUC, he spent eight years as a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies. Chekuri's research focuses on theoretical computer science with particular emphasis on the design and analysis of algorithms, discrete and combinatorial optimization, approximation algorithms, mathematical programming, and graph theory. His work explores fundamental connections between discrete structures and optimization problems, with applications spanning network design, data analysis, and computational complexity. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on hypergraph algorithms, submodular function optimization, and graph partitioning problems, showing how theoretical insights can yield practical algorithmic improvements. His approach often combines continuous relaxations with discrete rounding techniques to develop approximation algorithms for NP-hard problems. As Editor-in-Chief of SIAM Journal on Computing, Chekuri leads one of theoretical computer science's most respected publications, which covers analysis and design of algorithms, algorithmic game theory, computational complexity, and other mathematical aspects of computer science. His editorial leadership follows previous service as Associate Editor for several major journals including SIAM Journal on Computing, Mathematics of Operations Research, and Mathematical Programming. ACM Fellow (January 2024) Scott Fisher Teaching Award (for year 2022-23) from CS Department Chekuri has advised numerous PhD students to completion, including Kent Quanrud, Vivek Madan, Shalmoli Gupta, and Chao Xu, with several currently in progress such as Tanvi Bajpai, ElFarouk Harb, Rhea Jain, and Weihao Zhu. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses on Randomized Algorithms, Approximation Algorithms, Algorithms for Big Data, and Combinatorial Optimization. He has served as Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Computer Science from May 2014 to August 2017, demonstrating significant administrative leadership within the department.

Jessica Linمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Mining
• Time Series Analysis
• Multimedia Data Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jessica Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at George Mason University, with a focus on data mining and time series analysis. She has published extensively on topics including motif discovery, anomaly detection, clustering, and symbolic representation of time series data. Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science from UC Riverside (2005, 2002, 1999) Her research spans efficient algorithms for mining massive time series datasets, extending to multimedia data like images and texts. She has developed tools such as GrammarViz and SAX for pattern visualization and symbolic analysis. Recent publications highlight advancements in variable-length motif discovery, interpretable classification frameworks, and anomaly detection. Her work appears in top conferences like AAAI, ICDM, and SDM, as well as journals including Knowledge and Information Systems and Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery . Dr. Lin has advised numerous Ph.D. students, many of whom have taken academic or industry positions. She has served on editorial boards and program committees for conferences such as KDD, ICDM, and ECML-PKDD.

John Baillieulمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Nonlinear control theory
• Mechanical systems control
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Baillieul is Distinguished Professor at Boston University with joint appointments in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He directs experimental laboratories for real-time control of lightweight robotic systems and applies nonlinear control theory to complex multi-body, networked, and bio-inspired systems. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University Research Interests: Baillieul’s work spans robotics, nonlinear control, and networked systems. Early contributions resolved motion-planning for kinematically redundant manipulators; current themes include neuromimetic learning, vision-based navigation, and resilience of infrastructure networks such as power grids. His group couples rigorous geometric control with real-time hardware to create lightweight, high-performance robots and to uncover fundamental information limits in feedback systems. Recent Publication Trends (2021-2025): Over the past five years his output has concentrated on three synergistic directions: (i) neuromimetic and Koopman-based data-driven methods for estimating and controlling nonlinear systems, (ii) vision-based guidance and sparse optical-flow primitives for agile autonomous flight, and (iii) network-theoretic decomposition and information-rate studies for resilient operation of power grids and collective dynamics. Honors & Awards: IEEE Fellow 2025 Roger W. Brockett Control Systems Award Former Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Affiliations & Service: He is a member of Boston University’s Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE), has served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, and remains active in editorial and organizational roles across the IEEE control systems community.

Jennifer Cearnsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Digital Technology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Cearns is an Associate Professor in AI at the University of Manchester and a Visiting Professor at KU Leuven . Previously, she held roles as an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Digital Anthropology at University College London , an Associate Postdoctoral Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute , and a Leach Fellow in Public Anthropology at the Royal Anthropological Institute . Her work bridges digital anthropology and AI , focusing on culturally-constructed empathy and the reproduction of norms in algorithmic systems. PhD in Anthropology (University College London, 2016-2020) Languages : English, Portuguese, Spanish (Latin American) Her research spans Artificial Intelligence , Algorithms , and Data Practices , with ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil, Cuba, the US, Guyana, Panama, Mexico, Spain, and the UK. Current projects explore the ethics of AI in mental healthcare, transnational digital networks , and contraband economies in Latin America. Recent publications analyze cultural norms in AI , transnational exchange , and digital piracy , with a focus on Latin America. Her 2023 monograph Circulating Culture (University Press of Florida) examines postsocialist networks and contraband economies. Nominated for Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists First Book Prize Nominated for Society for Latin American & Caribbean Anthropology Book Prize Finalist, BBC New Generation Thinker Award She collaborates with institutions like UCL's Centre for Digital Anthropology and KU Leuven, and has advised the technology industry for over a decade. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-6498-1766.

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Machine Learning in Structural Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Carlo Marano is a Full Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He is also a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. With expertise in civil and structural engineering, his work focuses on machine learning applications, seismic risk reduction, and sustainable structural optimization. Education Graduated cum laude in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Florence (2000) Research Interests Marano's research spans structural optimization, seismic engineering, and machine learning applications in civil infrastructure. He develops advanced computational models for: Seismic retrofitting of existing structures Optimization of steel and masonry structures Recycled materials in concrete production AI-driven structural health monitoring Multiobjective design methodologies Publication Trends His recent work emphasizes: Machine learning for concrete mix design and damage assessment Optimization of gridshells and arch structures Seismic isolation systems and vibration control Sustainable construction practices with recycled materials Multiobjective genetic algorithms for structural design Scientific Recognitions National Scientific Qualification - First Band (2013, MIUR Italy) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecture (2012, China) Academic Contributions As an educator, he teaches: Consolidamento Strutturale (Structural Consolidation) Dinamica delle Vibrazioni Random (Random Vibration Dynamics) Progettazione Generativa (Generative Design) He also leads Challenge@PoliTo initiatives and contributes to national infrastructure safety regulations. Research Projects ADAPT4CE - Adaptive Digital Systems for Circular Economy (2025-2028) AI-ENVISERS - AI for Seismic Retrofit Environmental Impact (2023-2025) ADDOPTML - Additive Manufacturing Optimization (2021-2025)

Changhuei Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophotonics
• Microscopy
• Computational Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Changhuei Yang is the Thomas G. Myers Professor of Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Medical Engineering at California Institute of Technology, serving as Executive Officer for Electrical Engineering and Investigator at Heritage Medical Research Institute. He holds a Ph.D. and three master's degrees from MIT, with appointments at Caltech since 2003. Research focuses on: Advanced microscopy techniques including Fourier Ptychography Wavefront shaping for biological tissue imaging Optical phase conjugation for deep-tissue applications Compact medical devices for cerebral monitoring Publications demonstrate leadership in computational imaging, with recent advances in stain-free embryo analysis, portable cerebral blood flow monitors, and high-resolution volumetric imaging techniques using neural representations. Honored as National Academy of Inventors member. Research applications span deep-tissue biochemical imaging, incisionless surgery, and optogenetic activation systems.

Tamara Broderickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• Bayesian Inference
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Tamara Broderick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, specializing in machine learning and statistics. Her research focuses on developing methods for uncertainty quantification in data analysis, Bayesian nonparametrics, and scalable inference algorithms. She leads a research group advising PhD students and postdocs in statistical machine learning. Her work spans Bayesian modeling, variational inference, spatial statistics, and applications in epidemiology and environmental science. Recent projects involve uncertainty-aware forecasting, robustness analysis of statistical methods, and efficient algorithms for high-dimensional inference. Broderick teaches Bayesian Modeling and Inference and contributes to MIT's statistics and data science initiatives.

Olga Finkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Predictive Maintenance
• Industrial IoT
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olga Fink is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of Intelligent Maintenance and Operations Systems (IMOS) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). She also holds roles in PhD program committees for Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE) and Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems (EDRS). Her research focuses on machine learning for infrastructure monitoring, predictive maintenance, and physics-informed AI models. She teaches courses on machine learning, data science for infrastructure, and advanced deep learning topics. Fink advises multiple PhD students and is involved in interdisciplinary projects such as ThermoNeRF (multimodal 3D thermal modeling) and physics-informed neural networks for fault diagnostics. Her work bridges AI and engineering with applications in smart infrastructure, energy systems, and industrial IoT. Education: PhD in Engineering (inferred from role) Affiliations: IMOS Lab, ENAC-SGC, EPFL PhD Committees (EDCE, EDRS) Key Research Themes: Explainable AI, Digital Twins, Structural Health Monitoring, Domain Adaptation Her publications (2023–2025) emphasize robust AI for industrial systems, including fault detection in high-voltage equipment, multimodal data fusion, and physics-consistent models. She collaborates on EU and industry-funded projects, focusing on real-world applications like predictive maintenance and energy efficiency.

Melody Alsakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Imaging
• Applied Inverse Problems
• Mathematical Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melody Alsaker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Gonzaga University, where she has held this position since January 2016. Her research focuses on medical imaging and applied inverse problems, particularly in the field of electrical impedance tomography (EIT). She specializes in mathematical modeling, algorithm design, and biomedical image processing, with applications in pulmonary and thoracic imaging. Her work emphasizes improving EIT reconstruction techniques using the D-bar method, incorporating spatial priors, and developing real-time solutions for clinical applications. Notable contributions include the ACE1 EIT system for thoracic imaging and studies on stroke classification, air trapping in lungs, and surrogate measures of pulmonary function in children with cystic fibrosis. Alsaker's research bridges mathematics and engineering, addressing challenges in medical imaging accuracy and computational efficiency. Her collaborations span disciplines, including biomedical engineering, respiratory physiology, and clinical medicine.

• Time Series Analysis
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eamonn Keogh is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California, Riverside. His pioneering work centers on the Matrix Profile, a transformative approach to time series data mining enabling efficient solutions for motif discovery, anomaly detection, and similarity search. His algorithms (STAMP, STOMP, SCRIMP, DAMP, SCAMP) offer exact, parameter-free, and scalable solutions across domains like seismology, bioinformatics, and industrial IoT. Research areas include: Development of ultra-fast algorithms for time series joins and motif discovery at unprecedented scales (breaking the 100 million barrier) GPU acceleration for time series mining Domain-agnostic methods for semantic segmentation and anomaly detection Novel primitives like Time Series Chains, Snippets, and Consensus Motifs His work is highly cited and recognized by industry and academia, with applications ranging from NASA's Cassini mission to detecting BGP anomalies in computer networks.

Georgia Perakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytics/AI
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Georgia Perakis is the John C Head III Interim Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management and a Professor of Operations Management and Operations Research & Statistics. She has been on MIT Sloan's faculty since 1998, contributing extensively to research in analytics/AI, optimization, and machine learning applications in pricing, supply chains, healthcare, and energy. Recognized as a leading academic, she has won numerous awards, including the INFORMS Fellow and Distinguished MSOM Fellow, along with multiple best paper awards. Perakis has supervised 30 PhD and 59 master's students, fostering lifelong academic relationships. Her administrative roles include co-director of the Operations Research Center and Associate Dean for Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of M&SOM and has held editorial leadership roles in top journals like Operations Research and Management Science. Her education includes a BS in Mathematics from the University of Athens and advanced degrees in applied mathematics from Brown University. Research Interests : Perakis focuses on solving complex problems at the intersection of optimization and machine learning, with applications in retail promotions, healthcare operations (e.g., emergency department management), and energy systems. Her work emphasizes practical solutions to real-world challenges, leveraging data-driven analytics and prescriptive models. Recent projects include optimizing patient placement in emergency departments and modeling demand for new products in retail. Grants & Awards : Her accolades include the NSF CAREER Award, PECASE Award, and over a dozen best-paper recognitions. Notable contributions include a finalist position in the JD.com Competition (2019) and winning first place for Johnson & Johnson’s demand-prediction work (2018). She has also pioneered methodologies for equitable resource allocation in healthcare. Education & Leadership : Perakis holds leadership roles in interdisciplinary initiatives like the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and the Food Supply Chain Analytics and Sensing Initiative. Her teaching excellence is underscored by awards such as the Jamieson Prize and Teacher of the Year (MIT Sloan). She has directed major programs like the MIT Leaders for Global Operations and the Executive MBA program. Labs & Teams : She is affiliated with the Operations Research Center (an interdepartmental PhD program) and collaborates with institutions like UMass Memorial Hospital on healthcare optimization projects. Her work integrates ethics into AI development, emphasizing fairness, bias mitigation, and societal impact.

Rong Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mobile computing
• Wireless networking
• Cyber physical systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rong Zheng is a Professor in the Department of Computing and Software and a member of the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University, Canada. She holds a Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Mobile Computing and serves as Acting Chair of the Computing and Software department from July to December 2025. She is also an Associate Member of the Electrical & Computer Engineering department. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA Master of Engineering (thesis) in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Dr. Zheng's research lies at the intersection of mobile computing, wireless networking, and machine learning, with a strong focus on applications for aging populations. She directs the NSERC Smart Mobility for the Aging Population CREATE program. Her work encompasses sensor development, wireless network design, and mobile data analytics to address real-world challenges in healthcare, mobility, and data center monitoring. She has developed innovative solutions like the MacQuest campus navigation app and has captured first prize in indoor localization competitions. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward applying wireless sensing technologies (particularly acoustic, Wi-Fi, and mmWave) to health monitoring and mobility assessment for older adults. There's a strong emphasis on developing efficient edge computing solutions that can process data in real-time on resource-constrained devices, as exemplified by her TeamNet framework for collaborative inference on the edge. Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications that have social impact. Scientific Awards: Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Mobile Computing US National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2006) Joseph Ip Distinguished Engineering Fellow (2015-2018) Dr. Zheng leads the Wireless System Research Group (WiSeR) at McMaster University, which has secured significant funding including a $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant for smart mobility research for older adults. Her research has been supported by multiple funding agencies including NSERC, NSF, UH GEAR, and DURIP. She actively mentors graduate students and has developed specialized courses including CAS 772 (Mobile Data Analytics) and CAS 781 (Mobility in the Aging Population). The WiSeR group conducts impactful research on communication, networking, and data analytics issues in Cyber Physical Systems, with applications spanning healthcare, smart infrastructure, and data center monitoring. Their work on data center infrastructure monitoring networks has been featured in EurekAlert and Data Center Dynamics, and they've made significant contributions to indoor localization technology.

• Critical AI Studies
• Victorian Literature and Culture
• Genre Theory and Seriality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lauren M.E. Goodlad is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Rutgers University, serving as Chair of Critical AI @ Rutgers and Editor of the journal Critical AI . She holds affiliations with the Center for Cultural Analysis (CCA), Rutgers British Studies Center, and Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science. Her research bridges 19th-century studies and critical AI, emphasizing 'critical AI literacies' and ethical AI development. Goodlad has held roles like Associate Chair of English and membership in Rutgers' AI Advisory Council and CASS (Cyberinfrastructure for Science, Engineering & Society). Her education includes a BSILR from Cornell University, MA in English from NYU, and PhD in English from Columbia University. Notable grants include NEH funding for global AI workshops ('Unboxing AI'), an NSF planning grant on teaching writing with AI, and an upcoming Global Humanities Institute on Design Justice AI. Research interests span Victorian literature, genre theory, television studies, and AI's sociocultural impacts. Awards include University of Illinois' Kathryn Paul Professorial Scholar and Provost Fellow for Undergraduate Education. Current projects include a book on 19th-century fiction's ontological influence and collaborations on AI ethics frameworks. Publications include The Victorian Geopolitical Aesthetic (Oxford, 2015), co-edited special issues on Mad Men and Victorian Internationalisms , and recent critical AI essays in Critical AI and New Literary History . She advocates for AI development aligned with public interest through pedagogical innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tian Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Federated Learning
• Distributed Optimization
• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tian Li is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Economics from Peking University. Her research focuses on distributed optimization, federated learning, and trustworthy machine learning, emphasizing algorithm design that addresses accuracy, scalability, and privacy concerns in practical systems. Key areas of expertise include federated learning systems, privacy-preserving technologies, and scalable distributed algorithms. She has contributed to foundational work on tilted empirical risk minimization and decentralized knowledge propagation. Notable achievements include winning the Best Paper Award at the ICLR Workshop on Secure Machine Learning Systems and First Place in the U.S. Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Pandemic Challenge (2023). Her academic trajectory includes recognition as a Rising Star in Machine Learning/Data Science and participation in prestigious workshops like the EECS Rising Stars Program. Her work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, aiming to enhance both the robustness and accessibility of machine learning systems.