جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rodrigo Gonzálezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data-driven modeling
• System identification
• Control systems engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rodrigo González is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, since 2022. His research focuses on data-driven modeling, estimation, and control methods for high-tech precision systems, with applications in motion control and continuous-time system identification. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2022) M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, 2016) His work emphasizes continuous-time system identification, state-space modeling, and Bayesian estimation techniques. Key research themes include motion control tuning, multivariable systems, and noise/disturbance modeling in precision engineering applications. Rodrigo has received the Best Electronic Engineering Student Award (2016) and Best Thesis Award from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María. He has active collaborations with institutions like Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María through visiting researcher appointments. Scientific awards include: Best Electronic Engineering Student Award (2016) Best Thesis Award (Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María)

Weifeng Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence Security
• Cybersecurity Applications
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Weifeng Li serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona (2017) and a B.S. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2012). Ph.D., Management Information Systems, University of Arizona (2017) B.S., Management Information Systems, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2012) Dr. Li's research centers on AI security and cybersecurity applications , with methodological expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and Bayesian modeling. His work spans critical domains including adversarial robustness in AI systems, dark web threat intelligence, disinformation detection, and phishing defense mechanisms. He develops frameworks for proactive cyber defense through generative adversarial learning and interpretable multi-modal models. His publication portfolio reveals a strong trajectory in top-tier venues, with recent work focusing on adversarial robustness (RADAR framework), dark web community analysis, and interpretable AI for security applications. Research consistently bridges theoretical machine learning advances with practical cybersecurity implementations, particularly in financial technology and social media contexts. Dr. Li's research has received funding from the National Science Foundation's Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program, supporting his work on AI security frameworks. His collaborations span multiple institutions and research groups focused on cyber threat intelligence. He contributes to cybersecurity infrastructure through systems like the AZSecure text mining platform for dark web monitoring and hacker community analysis. His work enables proactive threat detection through nonparametric topic modeling and generative adversarial approaches to counter cybercriminal tactics.

Alexandros Kontogiannisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Applied Mathematics
• Bayesian Inference
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Alexandros Kontogiannis is a research fellow at the University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering, specializing in fluid dynamics and applied mathematics. His work combines Bayesian inference, machine learning, and physics-informed algorithms to solve inverse problems in magnetic resonance velocimetry (MRV) and fluid-structure interaction. EPSRC National Fellow in Fluid Dynamics Member of Energy, Fluids and Turbomachinery Division Research Focus: Development of digital twin frameworks that integrate MRV data with Navier-Stokes equations to reconstruct flowfields, infer rheological parameters in non-Newtonian fluids, and estimate hidden quantities like pressure and wall shear stress. Key innovations include: Physics-informed compressed sensing for sparse MRV data Simultaneous boundary shape and flowfield estimation Bayesian turbulence model parameter learning Scientific Awards: ASME Fluids Engineering Division Graduate Student Scholar (2021) Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) Award (2018) Limmat Foundation Academic Excellence (2017) Mentzelopoulos Scholarship for international studies (2017) Greek State Scholarships Foundation Award (2012) Key Contributions: Algorithms for 3D flow reconstruction with adaptive discretization, viscous signed distance field regularization, and multi-objective aerodynamic shape optimization. His methodologies enable 27x reductions in MRI scanning time while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.

Xuming Heمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Xuming He is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Science and Technology (SIST), ShanghaiTech University, where he leads the PLUS Lab. His research spans computer vision and machine learning with a focus on developing algorithms that operate effectively under limited supervision and evolving data conditions. His core research interests include weakly-supervised and few-shot learning for scenarios with sparse annotations, continual learning frameworks for knowledge retention during sequential task acquisition, semantic segmentation techniques for scene understanding, and multimodal vision-language representations. He emphasizes interpretable machine learning to build transparent AI systems capable of human-understandable reasoning, addressing critical challenges in model trustworthiness and deployment reliability. Recent publications reveal strong trends toward novel class discovery in long-tailed recognition scenarios, physics-informed generative modeling for scientific applications, and robust segmentation under distribution shifts. His work increasingly integrates large language models for multimodal reasoning while maintaining focus on efficiency in resource-constrained environments like robotic grasping and medical imaging analysis. He actively mentors students, having supervised Qian He to PhD completion and Chuanyang Hu to Master's degree in 2023. He welcomes prospective graduate students through ShanghaiTech's Computer Science & Technology program and offers undergraduate research projects requiring minimum six-month commitments. The PLUS Lab under his direction drives innovation in learning under supervision constraints, with recent work spanning medical tumor analysis, cross-view geolocation, photonic computing, and semiconductor design verification. The lab's research bridges theoretical advances with practical applications across healthcare, robotics, and scientific discovery domains.

Andrea Del Preteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robot Control
• Reinforcement Learning
• Trajectory Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Del Prete is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Trento (Italy) since 2022. His research focuses on robot control, reinforcement learning, trajectory optimization, and numerical algorithms for dynamic systems. He leads the Interdepartmental Robotics Lab (IDRA) and has previously held roles as a tenure-track assistant professor at the University of Trento (2019-2021), a research scientist at the Max-Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (2018), and an associated researcher at LAAS-CNRS (2014-2017) working with the HRP-2 humanoid robot. Earlier, he conducted PhD and post-doc research at the Italian Institute of Technology (2010-2013) on iCub robot control. PhD in Robotics (2013) - Italian Institute of Technology MEng in Computer Engineering (2009) - University of Bologna BSc in Computer Engineering (2006) - University of Bologna Dr. Del Prete specializes in merging learning and model-based techniques for safe robot control, particularly in legged systems. His work bridges trajectory optimization (TO) with reinforcement learning (RL) to overcome local minima challenges (CACTO/CACTO-SL algorithms) and develops robust controllers for humanoid and quadrupedal robots in unstructured environments. He explores viability kernels in MPC, safety certificates, and bi-level optimization for co-designing hardware/control policies. Key application areas include mountain rescue robotics (ALPINE platform), aerial maneuver recovery, and energy-efficient legged locomotion. His recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize numerical optimization algorithms, multi-contact locomotion, and hybrid control frameworks. Topics span from analytical integral optimization (2025) to climbing robots for mountain operations (2025), demonstrating a trajectory from theoretical algorithm development to real-world robotic applications. Research keywords include robotics, numerical optimization, and machine learning, with sub-fields like MPC for dynamic systems, humanoid control, and terrain adaptation. As an educator, he teaches advanced courses on: Optimization and Learning for Robot Control (48-hour master's course) Optimization-based Control of Legged Robots (12-hour PhD course) Task-Space Inverse Dynamics (3-hour PhD course) Current PhD advisees include Mohammad Hasan Yeganegi (generalization bounds for imitation learning), Pietro Noah Crestaz (numerically-efficient RL), Veronica Campana (ergodic control for defect detection), Elisa Alboni (data-efficient model-based RL), and Gianni Lunardi (MPC for legged locomotion).

Donat Fähمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Earthquake Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Donat Fäh is a faculty member at ETH Zurich's Institute of Geophysics, part of the Swiss Seismological Service (SED). His work focuses on advancing seismic hazard assessment and site response modeling in Switzerland and beyond. He leads interdisciplinary projects integrating geophysical surveys, machine learning, and empirical data to refine risk models for urban areas like Basel and Lucerne. Key contributions include developing the ERM-CH23 national earthquake risk framework and improving methodologies for nonlinear soil behavior analysis using KiK-net data from Japan. His research emphasizes high-resolution amplification mapping, subsurface characterization via ambient vibrations, and understanding glacial and subaqueous slope dynamics. Research interests span seismic site effects, soil mechanics, landslide stability monitoring, and the application of advanced geophysical inversion techniques. He collaborates internationally to enhance earthquake risk communication and building code compliance, particularly in low seismicity regions. Current efforts include refining 3D geophysical models for urban settings and exploring Bayesian methods for subsurface structure identification. His work bridges fundamental geophysical research with practical engineering solutions for infrastructure resilience. Advising and grants: No formal advisees or grant details are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His collaborative projects, however, suggest involvement in large-scale initiatives such as URBASIS and the Swiss strong-motion network modernization. Labs and teams: Prof. Fäh is affiliated with the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) and actively contributes to ETH Zurich’s seismic monitoring infrastructure. His team collaborates with institutions in Japan (KiK-net network) and applies cutting-edge geophysical techniques to study subglacial environments and lakebed geotechnics.

• Medical Microbiology
• Malaria Molecular Surveillance
• Population Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Verity is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on malaria parasite genetics, particularly using molecular surveillance to understand transmission dynamics. He leads projects like the SIMPLEGEN pipeline funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aiming to optimize resource use in malaria research. His work integrates spatial data analysis, Bayesian methods, and population genetics to address global health challenges. During the pandemic, he contributed to early estimates of COVID-19 fatality rates as part of the Imperial College response team. Key affiliations: Imperial College Network of Excellence in Malaria, MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis Current projects: Molecular inversion probes analysis in DRC, malaria drug resistance quantification Research interests include Plasmodium falciparum population structure, antimalarial resistance mechanisms, and spatial epidemiology. His work bridges field data collection with advanced computational methods to inform public health strategies.

• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Physics-Informed Machine Learning
• Industrial Applications of Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Lange-Hegermann serves as Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH OWL) since 2018 and holds a board position at the Institute for Industrial Information Technology (inIT). His career bridges academic research and industrial applications, with expertise in translating machine learning theory into practical engineering solutions for automation and manufacturing sectors. His educational foundation includes a Diplom (Master equivalent) in Computer Mathematics from RWTH Aachen University (2004-2008) followed by a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD equivalent) in algorithmic differential algebra (2008-2014). Prior to academia, he gained industry experience at FEV GmbH as an R&D engineer (2014-2017) and P3 automotive GmbH as a Data Science Consultant (2017-2018). Lange-Hegermann's research centers on probabilistic machine learning with distinctive emphasis on physics-informed approaches. He develops Gaussian process methodologies that incorporate differential equations to model time dependencies, uncertainties, and physical constraints in industrial systems. His work enables robust data-based modeling and optimization for cyber-physical systems, with applications spanning predictive maintenance, process control, and quality assurance in manufacturing. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent innovation in physics-integrated machine learning, particularly using Gaussian processes to solve partial differential equations and optimal control problems. The research demonstrates strong industrial applicability across domains including medical imaging, material science, automotive engineering, and brewing processes, with recurring themes of anomaly detection in time-series data and uncertainty-aware decision making. His scientific contributions have earned significant recognition: Forschungspreis TH OWL (2024) Top reviewer award at NeurIPS (2023) Outstanding reviewer award at NeurIPS (2021) Best poster award at Bosch AI CON (2019) Borchers Plakette for outstanding dissertation (2014) Springorum Denkmünze for outstanding diploma (2009) As chairman of the Data Science study program and vice chairman of undergraduate examination boards, Lange-Hegermann actively shapes academic curricula while supervising graduate theses. His governance roles include serving on professorship search committees at multiple institutions and contributing to examination regulations. He maintains active research funding through collaborations with industrial partners and reviews proposals for initiatives like It's OWL and 3IA Côte d’Azur. Lange-Hegermann leads the Mathematics and Data Sciences research group within inIT, fostering collaboration between theoretical machine learning and industrial automation. He co-founded AICOmmunityOWL and the Informatics Europe working group on Data Analysis and Reporting, while organizing machine learning reading groups and data science hackathons to bridge academic research with industrial problem-solving.

David Frazierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Simulation-based inference
• Financial Econometrics
• Nonparametric and semiparametric econometric modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Frazier is a Professor in the Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics at Monash University, specializing in simulation-based inference, financial econometrics, and nonparametric/semiparametric modeling. He teaches ETC 1010: Data Modeling and Computing. His research focuses on robust statistical methods, Bayesian computation, and model misspecification. Key projects include 'Consequences of Model Misspecification in Approximate Bayesian Computation' (2020-2025) and 'Loss-based Bayesian Prediction' (2020-2025). Recent work addresses forecasting in misspecified models, weak identification in econometric frameworks, and robust variational Bayes techniques. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic and environmental sustainability. Projects: 4 active/funded projects with ARC, Brown University, and international collaborators. Publications: Over 37 peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Journal of the American Statistical Association and Journal of Econometrics. Research interests include advancing Bayesian methodologies for complex models, with applications in asset pricing and economic forecasting. His work emphasizes reliability in statistical inference under model uncertainty and computational efficiency.

Ashish Khistiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Systems
• Information Theoretic Security
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ashish Khisti is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), where he directs the Signals, Multimedia and Algorithms Laboratory (SMA Lab). He holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier II) and maintains affiliations with the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. His research bridges communication systems, information-theoretic security, and machine learning, with a focus on real-time streaming and privacy-preserving algorithms. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize streaming codes for latency-sensitive networks , machine learning-driven compression , and privacy mechanisms in federated learning . Scientific Recognition: Canada Research Chair (Tier II), 2012 and 2017 renewal Cisco Research Center Award, 2017 Ontario Early Researcher Award, 2012 Best Paper at NeurIPS 2021 Deep Generative Models Workshop Academic Contributions: Supervised PhD students Ahmed Badr, Farrokh Etezadi, and Si-Hyeon Lee. Served as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Communications (2012-2015) and IEEE Transactions on Information Theory (2015-2018). Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Signals, Multimedia and Algorithms Laboratory, collaborating with institutions like KAUST, Texas A&M University (Qatar), and the Vector Institute. Organized workshops at BIRS and IEEE conferences.

Ahmed M. Attiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Science and Engineering
• Data Assimilation
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ahmed M. Attia is a computational mathematician at the Mathematics and Computer Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA. He is also a member of the Laboratory for Applied Mathematics and Numerical Software (LANS) at Argonne. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Argonne and a research fellow at SAMSI, with affiliation to the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Applications, Virginia Tech, 2016 M.S. in Statistics and Computer Science, Mansoura University, 2008 B.S. in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Mansoura University, 2004 His research spans computational science and engineering, focusing on data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, optimal experimental design, PDE-constrained optimization, Bayesian inference, and high-performance computing . He integrates machine learning and statistical methods into scientific computing frameworks. His work enables robust and scalable solutions for inverse problems in complex physical systems. The primary trend in his recent publications centers on the development of PyOED, an open-source framework that unifies variational and Bayesian data assimilation with optimal experimental design, featuring novel optimization and machine learning solvers. This work bridges applied mathematics, computational science, and software engineering. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: Ahmed has mentored and collaborated with researchers such as Abhijit Chowdhary and Shady E. Ahmed on the PyOED project. His research is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), particularly through the Office of Science and the Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program. Labs and Teams: He is an active member of the Laboratory for Applied Mathematics and Numerical Software (LANS) at Argonne National Laboratory, contributing to national efforts in applied mathematics and scientific computing.

• Elastography Imaging
• Inverse Problems
• Nonlinear Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elijah Van Houten is a Full Professor at Université de Sherbrooke , Canada, specializing in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging . His research focuses on Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) , inverse problems, and nonlinear optimization for tissue mechanical property characterization. He is affiliated with the Centre de recherche du CHUS and leads international collaborations, including the Netherlands-funded VICI project Seismology of the Brain and NIH-funded High-Resolution, Anisotropic MR Elastography of the Brain . Doctorate in Engineering Science, Dartmouth College (2001) Bachelor's in Music and Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University (1997) Van Houten’s work integrates computational modeling, finite element analysis, and advanced imaging to study brain and liver tissue mechanics. Recent publications highlight applications of transversely isotropic models , poroelasticity , and multi-frequency MRE for improved diagnostic imaging. His research has been supported by grants from NIH , NWO , CIHR , and NSERC , totaling over $7 million. Scientific awards include the ISMRM Summa Cum Laude award . He has supervised projects on diabetic foot ulcers , breast cancer detection via wearable technology , and ultrasound-based liver disease diagnostics . Van Houten collaborates with institutions in the Netherlands, USA, France, and Mexico, advancing MRE techniques for clinical applications.

Giorgia Ramponiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Mathematical Modelling
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giorgia Ramponi is an Assistant Professor with Tenure Track at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics at the University of Zurich. She is also an affiliated professor at the ETH AI Center and the Data Science and AI, Computer Science and Engineering department at Chalmers University of Technology. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano (completed June 2021 with honors), advised by Marcello Restelli, and a Master of Science in Computer Science with Honours Programme (110/110 cum laude) from la Sapienza (July 2017), advised by Flavio Chierichetti and Alessandro Panconesi. Dr. Ramponi's research focuses on machine learning and mathematical modeling, with particular emphasis on reinforcement learning and multiagent learning. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, exploring how learning algorithms can make optimal decisions in complex environments. She has made significant contributions to areas including inverse reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, constrained Markov decision processes, and human-AI interaction through preference learning. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward addressing fundamental challenges in reinforcement learning, particularly in multi-agent settings, constrained optimization, and learning from human feedback. Her work combines theoretical rigor with practical applications across robotics, economics, and decision-making systems. Hassler Research Grant for "Unified Feedback Integration Framework for Reinforcement Learning" Dr. Ramponi actively contributes to the academic community through conference participation, invited lectures (including at the Mediterranean Machine Learning Summer School), and teaching. She designed and taught the "Data Science and Machine Learning" course for the ETH-Ashesi Master program. She is also a member of the ELLIS community, which connects excellence in AI research across Europe. Her research group focuses on developing frameworks for reinforcement learning with various feedback types, including preferences, rewards, and demonstrations. The group aims to advance the theoretical understanding of learning algorithms while addressing practical challenges in real-world applications.

Yassin A. Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Thermal Hydraulics
• Experimental Thermal Hydraulics
• Reactor Safety
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yassin A. Hassan is a Professor at the College of Engineering , Texas A&M University , with joint appointments in Nuclear Engineering and Mechanical Engineering . He holds the L.F. Peterson '36 Chair II , is a University Distinguished Professor , and directs the Center for Advanced Small Modular and Microreactors (CASMR) . Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois – 1980 M.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois – 1975 B.S., Engineering, University of Alexandria in Egypt – 1968 His research interests include: Computational & Experimental Thermal Hydraulics Reactor Safety Fluid Mechanics Two-Phase Flow Turbulence & Laser Velocimetry Imaging Techniques His recent publications focus on: Thermal hydraulics of heat pipes and microreactors AI integration in nuclear thermal-fluid systems Flow regime transitions in wire-wrapped fuel assemblies CFD validation for pebble bed and molten salt reactors Uncertainty quantification in reactor simulations Flow visualization techniques under elevated pressures Scientific awards include: American Nuclear Society Seaborg Medal (2008) James N. Landis Medal (ASME, 2017) Akiyama Medal (ICONE 24, 2016) Arthur Holly Compton Award (ANS, 2003) Texas A&M TEES Research Impact Award (2018-2019) Honorary professor, Bangor University, UK Dr. Hassan leads the Thermal-Hydraulics Research Laboratory and has pioneered advancements in reactor safety, digital twin technologies, and AI-driven thermal-fluid simulations.

David Castañónمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stochastic Control
• Estimation Theory
• Game Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Castañón is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Systems Engineering (SE) at Boston University. He holds a PhD from MIT (1976) and has held leadership roles including Department Chair of BU ECE (2010-2014) and President of the IEEE Control Systems Society (2008). His research focuses on stochastic control, optimization, game theory, and distributed computing, with applications in sensor management, inverse problems, and autonomous systems. Education: PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1976). Key affiliations include the Center for Information and Systems Engineering, the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing, and the ALERT Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence. He teaches courses such as EC702 Recursive Estimation and EC719 Statistical Learning Theory. Research interests span stochastic control, estimation theory, optimization algorithms, and multi-agent systems. Notable contributions include work on sensor management, cooperative operations, and inverse problem solutions for medical and security imaging. His work often integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications in autonomous systems and distributed computing. Scientific achievements include IEEE Fellow status (2006), CSS Distinguished Member Award, and leadership roles in major conferences like the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (2007 as General Chair). He has also served on the Air Force Advisory Board and the IEEE Society Review Committee. Grants and lab affiliations include the NSF Engineering Research Center for Subsurface Sensing (2001-2013) and the SENTRY DHS Center of Excellence (2021-present). His interdisciplinary collaborations bridge robotics, medical imaging, and security systems.