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Zezhou Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• AI for Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zezhou Cheng is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia, leading the Computer Vision Lab. He holds a Ph.D. from UMass Amherst (2023), a postdoctoral position at Caltech, and a Bachelor's degree from Sichuan University (2015). His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and their applications in ecology, materials science, and autonomous systems. Key areas include 3D understanding, self-supervised learning, and AI-driven ecological monitoring. He has received awards such as the Best Synthesis Award (2020) and Outstanding Reviewer (CVPR 2021). His work spans publications in top venues like CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV, addressing challenges in 3D reconstruction, generative models, and ecological data analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UMass Amherst (2023) Bachelor's Degree, Sichuan University (2015) Postdoctoral Researcher, Caltech (advised by Georgia Gkioxari) Research Highlights: Developed LU-NeRF for unposed scene reconstruction and camera pose estimation Contributed to AI for ecology via bird roost detection using weather radar data Advanced 3D representation learning through procedural programs and self-supervised techniques Awards & Recognition: Outstanding Reviewer, CVPR 2021 Best Poster Award, New England Computer Vision Workshop 2019 National Scholarship (China, 2014 and 2016) His lab explores cutting-edge topics in computer vision, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications. Teaching roles include leading Caltech's AI Bootcamp and serving as a Teaching Assistant at UMass Amherst. Industry collaborations include internships at Google Research, Snap, and Amazon.

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Social Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor David Rye is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Australian Centre for Field Robotics. His research focuses on interdisciplinary robotics, blending engineering, social sciences, and art to explore human-robot interaction, tactile sensing, and autonomous systems. Key areas include social robotics, cooperative robot behavior, and creative robotics design. His work spans theoretical and applied robotics, including studies on robot collaboration dynamics, tactile feedback systems, and robotic excavation. Notable contributions include developing EIT-based sensitive skins for robots and analyzing human comfort in multi-agent interactions. He has led projects such as the Fish-Bird art-robotics collaboration and the experimental human-robot interaction facility funded by ARC grants. Publications highlight advancements in human-robot collaboration ethics, motion planning for social robots, and control systems for autonomous machinery. His interdisciplinary approach bridges robotics engineering with creative arts, fostering innovations in both technical and artistic domains.

Xiaolei Guoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation
• Supply Chain Management
• Congestion Pricing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaolei Guo is a Professor of Management Science at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. His expertise spans transportation systems, supply chain optimization, and infrastructure pricing strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Transportation from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2008) and a B.A. in Hydraulic Engineering from Tsinghua University (2004). His research focuses on congestion pricing mechanisms, transportation network modeling, and toll road economics. Notable areas include optimizing toll designs under uncertainty, analyzing autonomous vehicle impacts on ridesharing, and evaluating strategic distribution channel decisions under environmental regulations. Dr. Guo has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2005, exploring topics such as Braess paradox under bounded rationality, Pareto-improving congestion schemes, and profit maximization for private toll roads. His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical policy applications. He is an active member of the Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) since 2011 and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) since 2009.

• Power Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pavlos S. Georgilakis is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), specializing in modern techniques for power system analysis, optimization, and renewable energy integration. He holds a Diploma (1990) and PhD (2000) in Electrical Engineering from NTUA. His career includes roles as Lecturer (2009) and Associate Professor (2018–2023) at NTUA, and Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Crete (2004–2009). Research focuses on power transmission/distribution systems, transformer design, and applying AI/optimization for grid efficiency. He led 10 research projects, including Horizon 2020 initiatives SHAR-Q, WiseGRID, and NobelGrid. He authored 3 books and over 230 publications (SCOPUS citations: >5,500). Editor of IET Smart Grid, Energies, and Electricity journals; senior IEEE member. He supervised 4 doctoral, 9 master’s, and 76 diploma theses. Awards include the 2013 Best Reviewer Award from Electric Power Systems Research. Active in energy storage, smart grids, and decentralized energy resource integration.

Shahram Shiraniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multimedia Communications
• Image/Video Processing
• Medical Image Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahram Shirani is a Professor and holds the L.R. Wilson/Bell Canada Chair in Data Communications in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at McMaster University. He also serves as Acting Chair of the department. His research focuses on multimedia communications, image/video processing, medical imaging, and hardware architectures. He teaches courses like Image Processing (COMPENG 4TN4) and 3D Image Processing and Computer Vision (ECE 736). Shirani earned his B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology (1989), M.Sc. from Amirkabir University of Technology (1994), and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia (2000). His achievements include the Faculty of Engineering Leadership Fellowship (2014–15) and leadership roles in editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Multimedia and Circuits and Systems for Video Technology. Research interests include video quality assessment, biomedical signal processing, and edge computing for traffic monitoring. His lab develops algorithms for multimedia representation, compression, and hardware implementation. Recent work includes AI-driven medical sound datasets, real-time noise removal in MRI, and efficient CNN pruning techniques. He advises over 15 graduate students and collaborates on projects like the HLS-CMDS dataset and cardiac segmentation reviews. His lab’s contributions span biomedical engineering, autonomous systems, and smart sensor technologies.

Soufiene Djahelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Cyber Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Soufiene Djahel is a Professor at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities (CFTC) at Coventry University, UK. His research focuses on connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cyber security, and smart cities. He holds a PhD in Secure Routing and Medium Access Protocols from Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (2010), and has held academic positions including Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and Manchester Metropolitan University. His research interests include CAV coordination protocols, cyber-physical security solutions, and intelligent transportation systems. Djahel leads projects such as the £1.2M AeroPharma Logistics initiative and has secured funding from the Newton Fund and JSPS. He is a recipient of the 2021 JSPS Invitational Fellowship and has published extensively in IEEE journals and conferences. Current projects explore UAVs-as-a-service, digital twins for CAVs, and B5G/6G for smart infrastructure. He advises PhD students on topics like AI-based threat mitigation and transport electrification. Djahel also serves as an external examiner and editorial board member for journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Manxi Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Societal Networks
• Game Theory
• Network Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Manxi Wu is an Assistant Professor in Cornell University's School of Operations Research and Information Engineering, specializing in societal networks and game-theoretic approaches to system design. Her research develops computational models for strategic learning and incentive mechanisms in socio-technical systems, with applications to transportation networks and digital platforms. Education: B.S. Applied Mathematics, Peking University (2015) M.S. Transportation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2017) Ph.D. Social and Engineering Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2021) Her research integrates game theory, optimization, and machine learning to address challenges in autonomous services, traffic management, and decentralized decision-making. Current investigations focus on adaptive incentive structures, spatial resource allocation, and equilibrium analysis in complex networked environments. Publication analysis reveals consistent emphasis on game-theoretic frameworks applied to urban mobility systems, with recent work exploring multi-agent reinforcement learning, congestion pricing equity, and electric fleet management. Methodological innovations include novel convergence proofs for decentralized algorithms and computational approaches to fairness constraints. Awards and Honors: Hammer Fellowship UTC Milton Pikarsky Memorial Award Siebel Scholarship EECS Rising Star recognition No information is currently available regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.

Bart J. Hengeveldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Internet of Things (IoT) Interaction Design
• Sound Design
• Tangible Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bart J. Hengeveld is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Industrial Design department within the Faculty of Industrial Design. He leads the Future Everyday research cluster, focusing on the intersection of sound design and IoT systems. His work explores how embedded technologies can communicate through sound and tangible interaction in ways that enhance human experience. Education: BSc/MSc in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2003) PhD in Industrial Design, TU/e (2011), with concurrent training in double bass at Codarts Conservatory Research Interests: Acoustic communication in IoT systems Tangible interaction design Social implications of ubiquitous computing Sound as a medium for human-technology interaction Recent Research Trends: Focus on multimodal interfaces combining sound/light/haptics Studies on sound design for healthcare and smart living environments Investigations into ethical and inclusive IoT soundscapes Awards: Two Teacher of the Year awards at TU/e, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence. Advising & Projects: Supervised 113 student projects including interactive installations like 'Naktis' and 'Sonostapp' Leading the €1.5M 'Role of Sound in Hybrid Work Environments' project (2023–2026) Organized TEI 2016 conference and serves on its steering committee Teams/Labs: Core member of TU/e's Future Everyday cluster, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on embodied interaction research.

Michael Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Physics
• Materials Science
• Laser Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Thompson is a tenured faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University's College of Engineering. He holds the Dwight C. Baum Professorship in Engineering and specializes in advanced materials processing, particularly semiconductor materials under pulsed laser exposure. His research focuses on transient thermal processing (nanosecond to sub-second timescales) for material property modification and characterization, with applications in semiconductors, EUV lithography, and photonic materials. Thompson has authored over 120 papers and 20 patents, emphasizing industrial challenges like front-end junction formation and flexible electronics. Education: B.S. in Physics (CalTech, 1979), M.S./Ph.D. in Physics (Cornell, 1982/1984). He has received prestigious awards including the North American Award for Technical Contribution to the Semiconductor Industry (2009), multiple Cornell Excellence in Teaching Awards, and the Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow designation (2021). His teaching focuses on thermodynamics and electronic properties, with a commitment to making abstract concepts accessible through real-world examples. Service: Leads curriculum development, ABET accreditation, and industry outreach. His lab develops novel methods for autonomous materials discovery using AI-driven approaches. Current projects include laser spike annealing for semiconductor doping and high-throughput synthesis of metastable materials.

Sarthak Misraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Robotics
• Surgical Robotics
• Microrobotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Sarthak Misra is a Full Professor in Medical Robotics at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). He leads research in the Robotics and image-guided minimally-invasive surgery (ROBOTICS) group and the Basic and Translational Research and Imaging Methodology Development in Groningen (BRIDGE) team. His work focuses on advancing medical robotics, microrobotics, and magnetic actuation technologies for surgical and biomedical applications. He holds an ORCID identifier and has published over 127 research outputs, including high-impact articles in journals like Advanced Materials Technologies and European Heart Journal . His research addresses challenges in minimally invasive surgery, soft robotics, and smart materials. Media engagements highlight his contributions to robotic surgery and addressing healthcare workforce shortages through automation. Research interests include: Microrobotics and fluidic systems Magnetic and acoustic actuation for medical devices Soft robotic systems for surgical applications Image-guided interventions 3D printing for biomedical robotics His recent articles emphasize innovations like MagNoFE3D printing and magnetic probes for endovascular interventions. Collaborations span global institutions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. No explicit awards are listed, but his extensive media coverage and 127+ publications underscore his impact. He is involved in grants, including OTP-funded projects, and mentors students in advanced robotics and medical engineering.

• Embedded Systems
• System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
• Computer Architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier is a full Professor in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Essex , where he leads the Embedded and Intelligent Systems (EIS) Research Laboratory and heads the Intelligent Embedded Systems and Environments Research Group . He is also Director of Impact , Visiting Professor at the University of Kent, and Visiting Research Affiliate at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. Education PhD in High-Performance Parallel Neural Network Architectures, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (Germany, 1999) Electronic Engineering studies, University of Ulm (Germany) Electronic Engineering studies, Cardiff University (Wales) Electronic Engineering studies, École Supérieur de Chimie Physique Électronique de Lyon (CPE-Lyon) (France) Research Interests Professor McDonald-Maier’s research integrates embedded systems , System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures , and AI-driven robotics . He pioneers visual place recognition techniques that remain robust under severe appearance and viewpoint changes, develops cybersecurity frameworks based on ICMetrics for autonomous vehicles and IoT, and designs approximate real-time computing solutions for energy-constrained multicore and FPGA platforms. His work on radiation-tolerant systems supports space and nuclear applications, while his bio-inspired algorithms enable lightweight, neuromorphic perception on resource-limited robots. Publication Trends Between 2022 and 2025 his output converges on FPGA-accelerated AI , secure edge intelligence , visual navigation for autonomous systems , and healthcare analytics . He repeatedly couples rigorous algorithmic innovation with practical hardware deployment, yielding energy-efficient, real-time systems validated in domains ranging from autonomous driving to post-stroke rehabilitation. Scientific Awards & Recognition Best Paper Award – IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE/ACM DATE (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE Systems Journal (2022) Best Paper Award – IEEE Sensors Journal (2021) Best Paper Award – IEEE Access (2020) Research Grants & Industrial Collaboration He has secured major funding from EPSRC , EU Horizon 2020 , Innovate UK , and industry partners. Current projects span trustworthy autonomy, radiation-hardened edge AI, and AI-enhanced rehabilitation technologies. He is Chief Scientist of UltraSoC Technologies Ltd and CEO of Metrarc Ltd , commercialising University research in semiconductor debug and cybersecurity respectively. Laboratory & Team Leadership As Director of the Embedded and Intelligent Systems Laboratory (EIS Lab) , he oversees a multidisciplinary team of researchers and PhD students, providing state-of-the-art FPGA, robotics, and embedded-systems facilities. The lab collaborates closely with NASA JPL, UK Atomic Energy Authority, and leading semiconductor firms to translate fundamental research into high-impact industrial solutions.

• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
• Space Biology
• Medicinal Crops
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Graham is an Assistant Professor and PhytoGro Research Chair in Controlled Environment Systems at the University of Guelph, where he also serves as R&D Manager for the Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility (CESRF). His academic journey includes a BSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of Guelph and Stirling University (1997), an MSc in Horticulture (2001), and a PhD in Environmental Biology (2012), all from the University of Guelph. He completed a NASA Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012–2015) at Kennedy Space Center, focusing on bioregenerative life-support systems for space exploration. Dr. Graham’s research expertise spans controlled environment agriculture (CEA) , space biology , medicinal crop production , and water remediation . He leads projects addressing food security, crop diversification in urban farming, and sustainable practices for high-intensity agriculture. Key initiatives include developing CEA systems for medical crops, optimizing tree crops for spaceflight, and advancing composting-based closed-loop systems. His scientific contributions are reflected in roles as Associate Editor for Gravitational and Space Research and Editor for special issues on Agriculture in Space . He collaborates with NASA, USDA, OMAFRA, and international agencies like the German Space Agency (DLR). Awards include the NASA Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. Dr. Graham emphasizes mentorship, conducting bi-weekly graduate meetings and fostering student autonomy while providing structured support. His lab integrates interdisciplinary approaches to tackle global challenges, from climate resilience to lunar food production.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

ZHANG Zhiyuan is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Practice) at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at Singapore Management University. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science, with specialties in 3D object detection, neural networks, and computer vision. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore (2015). Key research areas include developing efficient neural architectures (e.g., binarized vision transformers, hybrid diffusion models), multimodal human pose estimation, and medical imaging applications like dental biometrics. His work spans theoretical advancements and practical applications in autonomous systems, LiDAR fusion, and low-light image enhancement. Teaching expertise includes Data Structures & Algorithms, Programming Fundamentals II, and Object-Oriented Programming. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

Murat Arcakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Autonomous Systems
• Multi-Agent Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Murat Arcak is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, holding the Robert M. Saunders Endowed Chair in the College of Engineering. His research spans control theory, autonomous systems, and multi-agent systems with applications in transportation, energy, and biology. Dr. Arcak received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2000, following an M.S. from the same institution in 1997 and a B.S. from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey in 1996. His research interests focus on developing scalable control design and verification methods for complex systems with many interconnected components, nonlinear dynamics, and learning capabilities. He has made significant contributions to control theory, particularly in areas like reachability analysis, dissipative systems, and compositional verification methods. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in transportation systems, energy networks, and biological systems. A leading researcher in control systems, Dr. Arcak's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on data-driven approaches for system verification, synthetic biology applications, and formal methods for traffic control. His research combines mathematical rigor with practical implementation, often developing novel theoretical frameworks that address real-world engineering challenges. CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (2003) Donald P. Eckman Award from the American Automatic Control Council (2006) Control and Systems Theory Prize from SIAM (2007) Antonio Ruberti Young Researcher Prize from IEEE Control Systems Society (2014) Brockett-Willems Outstanding Paper Award (2021) IFAC Fellow (2020) IFAC Automatica Paper Prize (2020) CSS Transactions on Control of Network Systems Outstanding Paper Award (2017) Electrical Engineering Award for Outstanding Teaching (2014) CSS Antonio Ruberti Young Researcher Prize (2014) IEEE Fellow (2012) SIAM Activity Group Control and Systems Theory Prize (2007) Dr. Arcak has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed in the available information. His research has been supported by various grants from the National Science Foundation and other funding agencies, enabling his work on control theory and applications across multiple domains. He is affiliated with several research centers at UC Berkeley including the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR), Berkeley Deep Drive (BDD), the Center for the Theoretical Foundations of Learning, Inference, Information, Intelligence, Mathematics and Microeconomics at Berkeley (CLIMB), the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS), and Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways (PATH).

John D. Kubiatowiczمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• Quantum Computing
• Distributed Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor John D. Kubiatowicz is a faculty member at the University of California at Berkeley in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences since 1998. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (minor in Physics) from MIT (1998), an M.S. in EECS (1993), and a double B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Physics (1987) from MIT. His research interests span Quantum Computing Architectures Distributed Systems and Storage Network Security and Peer-to-Peer Protocols Introspective and Manycore Operating Systems Edge and Fog Computing Hardware-Assisted Security He has pioneered systems like OceanStore , a global-scale distributed file system, and Tessellation , a manycore OS with continuous adaptation. The scientific awards he has received include Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, 2000) Scientific American 50 (2002) Diane S. McEntyre Teaching Award (2003) IEEE ICRA Best Paper (2025) George M. Sprowls Award for MIT PhD thesis (1998) Okawa Research Grant (1998) Best Paper at International Conference on Supercomputing (1993) His recent publications focus on Quantum Circuit Design and Optimization Edge/Fog Computing Architectures Secure Runtime Systems Distributed Garbage Collection Manycore OS Innovations Hardware-Assisted Security Mechanisms He leads the Quantum Architecture Research Center and co-founded the SWARM Lab at Berkeley, advancing a vision of self-adapting, secure systems from the chip level to internet scale.