Eric Pauwels is a Scientific Staff Member at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, affiliated with the Intelligent and Autonomous Systems department. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including transportation systems, energy markets, and behavioral economics. Key Research Areas: Transportation demand modeling, machine learning applications in mobility, reinforcement learning for cooperative systems, and energy systems optimization. Active Projects: ALIGN4energy (aligning citizen behavior with systems), Energy Intranets (NEAT project), and industrial collaborations like Impactstudie Noord/Zuidlijn. Scientific Contributions: 2005 ERCIM Best Working Group Prize recipient, with expertise in discrete choice modeling, wavelet analysis, and production scheduling optimization. Publications: Recent work focuses on bicycle-train integration, electric vehicle bidding frameworks, and CKLS financial process analysis. Contact: Email Eric.Pauwels@cwi.nl , Phone +31 20 592 4225 (Room M358).
Min Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Rutgers University – New Brunswick. He is affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences and focuses his research on theoretical and methodological aspects of machine learning and high-dimensional statistics, with applications in network analysis and nonparametric estimation. Education: Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Carnegie Mellon University (2015) B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (with minor in Mathematics), UC Berkeley Research Interests: Min Xu’s research lies at the intersection of machine learning , high-dimensional statistics , and network science . He develops computationally scalable methods with strong theoretical guarantees for complex data structures, particularly in nonparametric estimation , network analysis , and large-scale inference . His work addresses fundamental challenges in estimating high-dimensional distributions and understanding the structure of evolving networks, with applications in economics and social sciences. Grants & Funding: NSF Grant DMS-2113671 NSF Grant DMS-2311299 Research Trends: Across his publications, a consistent theme is the development of statistically rigorous methods for high-dimensional and network data. His work spans optimal estimation in stochastic block models, convex M-estimation, and inference on dynamic network structures, with a strong emphasis on theoretical guarantees and practical scalability. Affiliations: Previously, Min Xu served as a departmental postdoctoral researcher in the Statistics Department at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He is currently based at Hill Center, Rutgers University.
Sihem Amer-Yahia is a distinguished Research Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes (affiliated with Grenoble Informatics Laboratory ), with significant contributions to database systems , data exploration , and fairness in AI . Her work bridges human-computer interaction and machine learning to create systems that enhance data-driven decision-making. Research Pillars : Algorithmic fairness, interactive data mining, recommender systems, and human-AI collaboration Recent Advances : 2023-2025 publications focus on statistically sound hypothesis testing , multi-objective recommendation , and conversational analytics Leadership : Co-organized major conferences (DASFAA 2024) and led DEI initiatives in database communities Her 15 most recent articles (2020-2025) span topics like producer fairness in recommendation , statistical hypothesis frameworks , and AI-powered education systems , with keywords covering database optimization , reinforcement learning , and ethical data mining . She actively contributes to ACM/IEEE journals and VLDB/SIGMOD conferences.
Alan Zame is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Miami , College of Arts and Sciences. His research spans diverse areas in mathematics, statistics, and probability theory. Education & Training: (Details not explicitly provided in the text) Research Interests: Dr. Zame's work includes combinatorics , probability theory , game theory , and number theory . He has contributed to understanding stochastic processes, tournament planning, urn schemes, and subgroup chains. Publication Trends: His publications from 1984–2010 focus on probabilistic modeling, strategic games, and mathematical structures. Key topics include random sequences, gambling strategies, string matching, and combinatorial fairness in tournaments. Advising & Grants: No specific students or grants are listed in the provided text.
Bruno Gaujal is a Research Professor at Inria Grenoble-Rhône-Alpes, affiliated with Université Grenoble Alpes. He obtained his PhD from the University of Nice in 1994 under François Baccelli's supervision and has held positions at AT&T Bell Labs, INRIA, and École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. He previously led the MESCAL (now POLARIS) research group focused on large-scale computing until 2015. His research interests center on performance evaluation, optimization, and control of discrete event dynamic systems with stochastic inputs. Specific areas include: Markov Chains and Markov Decision Processes Reinforcement Learning and stochastic optimization Queueing theory and scheduling algorithms Energy-efficient computing in distributed systems Game-theoretic approaches in network optimization Gaujal's recent publications show strong emphasis on reinforcement learning applications in queueing networks, energy optimization for real-time systems, and scalable algorithms for Markov Decision Processes. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like Whittle indices with practical implementations in cloud computing and distributed systems. He has supervised numerous PhD students including Nicolas Gast (now Inria researcher), Anne Bouillard (Huawei researcher), and Emmanuel Hyon (Paris Nanterre professor). Current students include Hélène Arvis and Romain Cravic. Gaujal co-founded RTaW, a startup specializing in real-time network design tools. At Inria, he leads research in the POLARIS group, focusing on optimization methods for large-scale distributed computing infrastructures. His work involves collaborations with 85+ co-authors across institutions globally.
Dr. Panayotis Mertikopoulos is a CNRS researcher (chargé de recherche) at the Laboratoire d'Informatique de Grenoble, part of Université Grenoble Alpes. He is affiliated with the Inria/LIG joint team POLARIS and has held visiting positions at UC Berkeley, EPFL, LUISS University of Rome, and NKUA. His academic journey includes completing his PhD at the University of Athens in 2010 on "Stochastic perturbations in game theory and applications to networks" and his Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in 2019 on "Online optimization and learning in games: Theory and Applications". Dr. Mertikopoulos' research spans several interconnected fields at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and economics. His primary research interests include: Game theory and its applications to network design and resource allocation Online learning algorithms and their convergence properties Optimization methods for non-convex and stochastic problems Applications to machine learning, signal processing, and wireless networks Quantum game theory and quantum computing applications His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work in game dynamics and learning theory toward increasingly sophisticated applications in machine learning and network optimization. Recent work demonstrates growing interest in quantum game theory, non-convex optimization, and the mathematical foundations of deep learning. His research consistently bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, particularly in communication networks and distributed systems. Among his notable achievements is receiving the INFORMS best paper award in the network analytics section in 2022 for his work on "Robust power management via learning and game design". His publications have appeared in top venues including NeurIPS, ICML, COLT, IEEE Transactions, and leading economics and operations research journals. Dr. Mertikopoulos has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed in the available information. He has secured research funding for projects at the intersection of game theory, optimization, and machine learning, with applications to network design and resource allocation. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions across Europe and North America. As a member of the POLARIS research team at Inria/LIG, he contributes to a vibrant research environment focused on parallel and distributed systems. His work often intersects with colleagues researching optimization algorithms, machine learning theory, and network science, creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex computational problems.
Ayalvadi Ganesh is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Bristol's School of Mathematics, where he teaches advanced courses including Complex Networks, Stochastic Optimisation, and Queueing Networks. His academic work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical network applications. His research spans communication networks , decentralized algorithms , and stochastic modeling , with core expertise in large deviations theory , random graphs , queueing systems , and information theory . Recent work demonstrates strong focus on multi-agent bandit problems, epidemic modeling on networks, and latency optimization in distributed systems, reflecting interdisciplinary applications from cybersecurity to biological networks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in decentralized decision-making (38% of works), network epidemics/rumor spreading (27%), and stochastic optimization (20%), with increasing crossover into machine learning and biological applications since 2020. Best Paper award at ACM SIGMETRICS 2010 for 'Load balancing via random local search in closed and open systems' His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses on Complex Networks, Stochastic Optimisation, and Queueing Theory, with documented emphasis on connecting theoretical foundations to real-world network challenges. While specific grant details aren't provided in source materials, his publication pattern suggests sustained research funding in network science and stochastic systems.
Romeil Singh Sandhu serves as Assistant Professor in Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University with adjunct appointments in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics & Statistics, directing the Laboratory for Imaging, Networks, and Control (LINC) from the Health Sciences Center. His academic credentials include: B.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2006) M.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2009) Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2010) Dr. Sandhu's research integrates geometry, statistics, and control theory to advance computer vision (3D reconstruction, satellite pose estimation), network science (hypergraph dynamics, Ricci curvature), and systems biology (protein interaction networks, cellular robustness). His methodological innovations span level-set methods, variational techniques, and curvature-based network analysis with applications in medical imaging and aerospace systems. Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) geometric network analysis using Ricci curvature to quantify biological network fragility; (2) distributed reinforcement learning with communication-efficient multi-agent actor-critic frameworks; and (3) medical/satellite image reconstruction via radar-based variational methods and active surfaces. These threads consistently leverage differential geometry to solve inverse problems in complex systems. The Laboratory for Imaging, Networks, and Control (LINC) develops computational frameworks bridging theoretical mathematics with healthcare and aerospace applications, particularly focusing on shape analysis, network dynamics, and control systems for medical diagnostics and satellite imaging.
Yunzong Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering (ISE) and Coordinated Science Laboratory (CSL) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with affiliations in the Departments of Computer Science (CS) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). He holds a Ph.D. in Data, Systems, and Society from MIT (2023) and dual B.S. degrees from Tsinghua University in Economics and Mathematical Sciences (2018). His research focuses on machine learning theory , foundations of AI , operations research , and management science , with specific interests in online learning , deep learning , sequential decision making , and mathematical problems related to markets , incentives , and social good . His work bridges theoretical analysis with applications in dynamic pricing, reinforcement learning, and network revenue management. Recent publications highlight algorithmic complexity in contextual bandits, offline reinforcement learning , and phase transitions in constrained bandit problems. His research has been recognized by awards from INFORMS, Applied Probability Society, and IBM Service Science. Honorable Mention, INFORMS George Nicholson Student Paper Competition (2020) Winner, INFORMS Data Mining Best Theoretical Paper Award (2020) Finalist, Applied Probability Society Best Student Paper Award (2019) Finalist, INFORMS Undergraduate Operations Research Prize (2018) Finalist, IBM Service Science Best Student Paper Award (2021) He teaches graduate courses on Foundations of Modern Machine Learning (IE598) and undergraduate courses in optimization models (IE310). For more information, visit his personal homepage .
Aleida Braaksma is a Lecturer at the University of Twente, affiliated with the TechMed Centre and Mathematics of Operations Research department. Her work bridges Artificial Intelligence with Health and Well-being , focusing on optimizing healthcare systems through Operations Research methodologies. Key Affiliations: Digital Society Institute, TechMed Centre, Mathematics of Operations Research department Research Themes: Reinforcement Learning, Data Mining, Process Mining, and Queueing Theory applications in healthcare logistics Her recent publications highlight advancements in medical diagnostic scheduling , bed allocation , and adaptive clinical trial designs . She has pioneered dynamic robust optimization frameworks for time-sensitive pharmaceutical workflows and developed sampling-based methods for Gittins index approximation in stochastic environments. Scientific contributions include: Optimization of rheumatology outpatient clinics via patient classification algorithms Response-adaptive procedures in clinical trials using constrained Markov decision processes Real-time forecasting systems for pandemic-related hospital capacity planning Computerized decision support for nurse-to-patient assignment
Weina Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, joining in Fall 2018. Her research lies at the intersection of applied probability , stochastic systems , and reinforcement learning , focusing on decision-making in large-scale systems with applications to computing resource orchestration, data privacy, and graph statistics. She has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2022) , ACM MobiHoc Best Paper (2022) , and ACM SIGMETRICS Rising Star Research Award (2023) . PhD in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University (2016) Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University (2009) Her recent publications span restless bandits , queueing theory , and attributed graph alignment , reflecting her dual focus on fundamental limits and algorithmic solutions. Notable collaborations include work on privacy-preserving data routing , phase-aware scheduling , and erasure-coded servers for heterogeneous traffic. She has advised PhD students Jalani Williams , Tuhinangshu Choudhury , and Yige Hong . Her research has been recognized with best paper awards and grants like the NSF CAREER . She also contributes to professional societies, recently joining the INFORMS Applied Probability Society council . Her teaching includes courses like Probability and Computing and Fundamentals of MDPs and Reinforcement Learning .
Niki Kilbertus is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the Technical University of Munich and a group leader at Helmholtz AI (Helmholtz Munich). They are also affiliated with MCML, the Konrad Zuse School relAI, and the Munich Unit of ELLIS. Since 2024, they have been a member of the Junge Akademie and received the Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientists. In 2025, they were awarded an ERC Starting Grant and achieved tenure at TUM. Professor Kilbertus's research focuses on causal machine learning, mechanistic ML, dynamical systems, and AI for science. Their work spans theoretical foundations of causal inference and practical applications across scientific domains. They have made significant contributions to causal effect estimation, causal discovery in stochastic processes, learning differential equations, and fair machine learning. Their research often bridges computer science with physics, biology, and climate science, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of their work. Professor Kilbertus has published extensively in top machine learning venues including NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR, with numerous publications in 2024-2025. Their recent work shows a strong trend toward causal discovery in continuous-time systems, intervention modeling, and physics-informed machine learning applications. Scientific Awards: Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientists (2024) ERC Starting Grant (2025) Professor Kilbertus actively supervises multiple PhD students and collaborates with researchers across institutions including Max Planck Institutes and Helmholtz centers. They serve as an Action Editor for TMLR and regularly review for major ML conferences. The research group is well-funded through the ERC grant and institutional support from TUM and Helmholtz AI, enabling active recruitment of new PhD students and postdocs. Based at Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz AI, Professor Kilbertus's team works at the intersection of theoretical machine learning and scientific applications, with particular strengths in causal reasoning for complex dynamical systems.
Chevaleyre Yann is a Professor of Computer Science at LAMSADE, Paris-Dauphine PSL University, where he has been working since 2017. Previously, he served as Professor of Computer Science at Paris-Nord University from 2009 to 2017 and as Director of the "data science" team at the LIPN laboratory. His academic journey includes a Lecturer position at LAMSADE, Paris-Dauphine University from 2002 to 2009, a Habilitation thesis at Paris-Dauphine University in 2009, and a Doctorate at Pierre and Marie Curie University under the supervision of Jean-Daniel Zucker from 1998 to 2001. Professor Chevaleyre's research spans multiple areas within artificial intelligence and computer science, with particular expertise in multi-agent systems, computational social choice, and machine learning. His work on preference modeling, voting theory, and resource allocation has significantly contributed to the field of computational social choice. More recently, his research has expanded into adversarial machine learning, robust classification, and generative models, reflecting the evolving landscape of AI research. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across multiple domains, with recent work focusing on precision-recall optimization in generative models, the role of randomization in adversarial robustness, and novel approaches to graphical bilinear bandits. His research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work in multi-agent systems toward more contemporary challenges in machine learning security and evaluation. Professor Chevaleyre has maintained active collaborations with researchers across France and internationally, evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in areas ranging from robotics to bioinformatics.
Jenny Schmalfuss is a Doctoral Researcher at the Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS) within the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology at the University of Stuttgart. She is also a scholar of the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS). Her research focuses on computer vision and machine learning, specifically investigating robustness of deep learning methods against distribution shifts and adversarial attacks. Her primary research interests include computer vision, machine learning, and the intersection of these fields with robustness analysis. She has made significant contributions to understanding weaknesses in vision language models and motion estimation techniques like optical flow. Her work explores how to quantify and improve model robustness through adversarial testing frameworks. Her publication record shows a strong focus on adversarial robustness in motion estimation, with multiple papers at top-tier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV. Recent work includes the PARC framework for analyzing vision language models (CVPR 2025), Distracting Downpour for weather-based adversarial attacks (ICCV 2023), and foundational work on adversarial snow attacks (ECCV AROW 2022). Poster Award at ICVSS 2023 Best Paper Award at ECCV AROW Workshop 2022 Best SimTech Bachelor's thesis 2021 (supervised) Jenny actively supervises numerous Master's theses, Bachelor's theses, and research projects annually, focusing primarily on optical flow robustness, adversarial attacks, and motion estimation. She has also completed an internship with NVIDIA's Autonomous Vehicle Perception Research Group in Santa Clara, CA, USA from April to November 2024, and previously worked as a research intern at the National University of Singapore and University of Houston. She teaches regularly in the Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems program, organizing colloquia and supervising seminars on Recent Advances in Computer Vision since 2021. Her teaching portfolio includes coordinating tutorials for Computer Vision and Imaging Science courses.
Yang Li serves as Associate Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean for the MBA Program at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Holding a PhD in Marketing from Columbia Business School alongside dual master's and bachelor's degrees from Columbia and Peking University respectively, he bridges advanced statistical methodologies with practical business applications. His research centers on statistical machine learning and Bayesian nonparametrics applied to consumer behavior analysis, with specialization in online personalization, text mining, and choice modeling. Recent work demonstrates significant focus on fragmented attention economies, ethical AI frameworks, and NFT network dynamics, reflecting contemporary digital market challenges. Management Science Marketing Science Journal of Marketing Research Journal of Consumer Research Harvard Business Review Professor Li's publications reveal evolving expertise from foundational pricing elasticity studies toward cutting-edge AI applications in consumer contexts. His work increasingly integrates generative models and graph neural networks to decode complex consumer collection behaviors and digital ecosystem dynamics. Scientific recognition includes being a Finalist for the 2021 Paul E. Green Best Paper Award. Industry impact is demonstrated through executive education programs and strategic consultancies with Tencent, Haier, and Tmall. As Associate Dean for MBA Programs, he oversees curriculum development while maintaining active corporate governance roles on boards of publicly traded companies across China and Hong Kong, directly applying his research insights to strategic decision-making in digital transformation initiatives.
