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Lei Tianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational imaging and sensing
• Computational microscopy
• Imaging in scattering media
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Lei Tian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering. He leads the Computational Imaging Systems Lab and maintains affiliations with the Neurophotonics Center, Photonics Center, Center for Information & System Engineering, Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing, and Nanotechnology Innovation Center. His educational background includes: PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013 MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010 Professor Tian's research integrates optics and computation to overcome physical limitations in imaging systems. His work spans computational imaging and sensing, computational microscopy, imaging in scattering media, phase retrieval, and neurophotonics. He develops next-generation imaging systems with applications in biomedical microscopy, neuroscience, semiconductor metrology, and advanced vision applications, emphasizing the joint design of optical components and computational algorithms. His publication record shows a strong progression from fundamental computational imaging techniques to practical applications, with increasing integration of deep learning approaches to solve challenging imaging problems in scattering media and neural environments. His work consistently bridges theoretical advances with real-world applications. Professor Tian has received numerous prestigious awards: Boston University Provost's Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award (2025) Optica Fellow (2025) Early Career Excellence in Research, BU College of Engineering (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2019) Dean's Catalyst Award (2018) The Fumio Okano Best 3D Paper Prize (2018) As an advisor, he has successfully mentored at least 10 PhD students to completion as of mid-2025, with recent graduates including Jeffrey Alido, Jiabei Zhu, Chang Liu, Hao Wang, and Joseph Greene. His research is supported by substantial funding including a $2 million NIH grant for the Computational Miniature Mesoscope (CM2), a $1.75M grant from NIBIB for cancer cell metabolism research, and funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His Computational Imaging Systems Lab pioneers innovative imaging techniques that synergistically combine optical hardware with computational algorithms, making significant contributions to computational microscopy, intensity diffraction tomography, neural imaging systems, and deep learning applications in optical imaging for both biomedical and industrial applications.

Marco A.R. Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bayesian Statistics
• Multi-Scale Modeling
• Spatial-Temporal Models
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Marco A.R. Ferreira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), affiliated with the College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Duke University (2002), with a dissertation on Bayesian multi-scale modeling under M. West. He also earned an M.Sc. (1994) and B.Sc. (1993) in Statistics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Research Interests: Ferreira specializes in Bayesian statistics, multi-scale modeling, spatial-temporal models, computational methods (e.g., MCMC), and applications in environmental science, genomics, and epidemiology. His work emphasizes hierarchical models, inverse problems, and high-dimensional data analysis. Publications Trends: His research spans advanced statistical methodologies for environmental monitoring, civil unrest modeling, and genomic data analysis. Key themes include Bayesian hierarchical models, spatiotemporal fusion, and computational algorithms for optimal experimental design. Awards & Honors: OBAYES Poster Prize (2009) CNPq Fellowship (2003–2006) WNAR/COBAL 2 Award (2005) Springer Poster Prize (2003) Finalist, Savage Award (2003) Best Contributed Paper (JSM 2000) Professional Activities: He serves as an Associate Editor for Bayesian Analysis and is a member of the American Statistical Association and the International Society for Bayesian Analysis.

Yashar Hezavehمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dark Matter
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Galaxy Clusters
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yashar Hezaveh is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Astrophysical Data Analysis and Machine Learning. His work focuses on using gravitational lensing and machine learning to map dark matter distributions in galaxy halos, advancing our understanding of dark matter's nature. He completed his PhD at McGill University in 2013, earning recognition for groundbreaking research on high-redshift dusty star-forming galaxies. Education: PhD in Physics (McGill University, 2013) Affiliations: Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Astrophysics Research interests include applying deep learning to analyze gravitational lensing data, Bayesian neural networks for dark matter mapping, and cosmological simulations. Notable projects include the CASTOR mission and advances in radio interferometry image reconstruction. His work bridges astrophysics and machine learning, addressing challenges in cosmic structure analysis. Awards: Hubble Fellowship (2015), Top 10 Quebec Science Discoveries (2013). Grants: Leads multiple projects on dark matter, AI-driven stellar mass measurement, and astrophysical data analysis funded by NSERC, FQRNT, and the Simons Foundation. Students: Supervised four Master's theses on topics like Bayesian lensing inversion and machine learning for galactic archaeology. He contributes to collaborative initiatives like the Centre de recherche en astrophysique du Québec (CRAQ), fostering interdisciplinary astrophysics research.

Lasse Heikkinenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Physics
• Applied Physics
• Process Tomography
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Lasse Heikkinen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Technical Physics, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, University of Eastern Finland. His work spans applied physics, process tomography, and educational technology, with a focus on innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms during the pandemic. Current Role: Deputy Head of Department, Senior University Lecturer Research Themes: Electrical impedance tomography for industrial processes, flipped teaching frameworks, and physics education adaptation to remote learning. Recent publications highlight his dual expertise in process tomography (gas-solid flows, pharmaceutical monitoring) and pedagogical innovation (learning analytics, flipped classrooms). He has contributed to educational manuals and toolkits for teacher training. Key Projects: Technology education infrastructure development (2015–2024), pandemic-era teaching adjustments (2022). Collaborations: Active in international process tomography conferences and multidisciplinary teams like the Ameba project.

Fabio Nobileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Numerical Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fabio Nobile is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences (SB), Department of Mathematics (MATH), holding the CADMOS Chair in Scientific Computing and Uncertainty Quantification. He leads the CSQI (Chair of Scientific Computing and Uncertainty Quantification) group. His work focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations (PDEs), uncertainty quantification, stochastic modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. He is involved in collaborative projects involving fluid-structure interaction, cardiac electro-mechanics, and energy systems. Professor Nobile has extensive teaching experience, including courses on advanced analysis, stochastic simulation, and numerical integration of stochastic differential equations. He supervises numerous PhD students and has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed publications, covering topics such as low-rank approximation methods, multilevel Monte Carlo techniques, and optimal control under uncertainty. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, including biomedical engineering (e.g., personalized cardiac simulations) and renewable energy (e.g., probabilistic load forecasting). He collaborates with industries and academic institutions globally, advancing computational methodologies for engineering and scientific challenges.

Avery E. Broderickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Black Hole Physics
• General Relativity
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Avery E. Broderick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo and an Associate Faculty Member at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics, particularly studying compact objects like black holes and testing general relativity through astronomical observations. He is a key member of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, which produced the first direct images of black hole horizons in M87* and Sagittarius A*. Broderick’s work emphasizes relativistic astrophysical phenomena such as accretion flows, jet formation, and polarization signatures. He collaborates extensively with observational astronomers and computational physicists to model black hole environments using general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic simulations. His recent research includes analyzing EHT data to constrain black hole spin, test spacetime metrics, and study photon ring dynamics. He also explores next-generation EHT (ngEHT) capabilities for higher-resolution imaging and multi-wavelength studies. Broderick has delivered invited lectures globally, including at Harvard-Smithsonian CfA, MIT, and the Aspen Center for Physics, reflecting his leadership in the field. Broderick’s contributions span over 135 refereed publications and conference proceedings, with a focus on black hole astrophysics, VLBI techniques, and relativistic plasma physics. His work bridges theoretical predictions with observational data, advancing our understanding of extreme gravitational regimes in the universe.

James V. Burkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Convex Optimization
• Non-smooth Optimization
• Variational Analysis
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James V. Burke is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Washington with extensive contributions to optimization theory and its applications. His academic career spans several decades, during which he has developed fundamental theories in nonsmooth and convex optimization, variational analysis, and computational methods for complex optimization problems. Research Focus Burke's primary research centers on convex-composite optimization , where he has established critical theoretical foundations and practical algorithms. His work on weak sharp minima has become foundational in optimization theory, providing essential insights into solution stability and error bounds. He has made significant advances in gradient sampling algorithms for nonsmooth, nonconvex optimization problems, which have broad applications in engineering and data science. More recently, Burke has applied optimization techniques to state estimation problems , particularly developing robust Kalman smoothing methods using Student's t-distributions and other non-Gaussian models. His research bridges pure mathematical theory with practical computational methods, demonstrating consistent innovation across multiple subfields of optimization. Academic Contributions Burke has taught numerous graduate-level courses including Math 509 (Optimal Control), Math 554 (Linear Analysis), and specialized courses on convex analysis and optimization. His research collaborations span multiple institutions, with frequent co-authorship with leading optimization researchers such as Tim Hoheisel, Adrian Lewis, and Michael Overton. He regularly presents his work at major conferences including SIAM Optimization and ICCOPT, with his most recent presentation at the SIAM Conference on Optimization in Seattle (June 2023).

Laurence Perreault-Levasseurمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cosmology
• Machine Learning
• Gravitational Lensing
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Laurence Perreault-Levasseur is an Associate Professor at Université de Montréal and an Associate Member of Mila. She specializes in applying machine learning methods to cosmology, with affiliations at the Flatiron Institute and Perimeter Institute. Her research focuses on gravitational lensing, dark matter, and precision cosmology. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Computational Cosmology and Artificial Intelligence. Education: PhD (University of Cambridge, 2015), M.Sc. and B.Sc. (McGill University). Research Interests: Machine learning for cosmological inference, strong gravitational lensing, galaxy cluster characterization, and dark matter studies. Affiliations: CRAQ (Québec Astrophysics Research Centre), Mila (Quebec AI Institute). Her work includes developing Bayesian methods for inverse problems and neural networks for astrophysical data analysis. Key projects involve precision cosmology via machine learning and reconstructing early-universe conditions using generative models.

Sachin Shanbhagمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Polymer Rheology
• Complex Fluids
• Molecular Simulations
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Sachin Shanbhag is an Associate Professor in the Department of Scientific Computing and Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering at Florida State University (FSU), affiliated with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. His research focuses on polymer rheology, complex fluids, and multiscale modeling with applications in biomedical materials and nanotechnology. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a B.Tech from IIT Bombay. Research interests include polymer dynamics, constitutive modeling, and inverse problems. Notable awards include the NSF Early Career Award (2010) and the Petroleum Research Fund New Faculty Award (2006–2008). His work bridges computational methods with experimental data, advancing understanding of polymer networks and viscoelastic behavior. Education: B.Tech, IIT Bombay (1999); PhD, University of Michigan (2004) Affiliations: FSU-FAMU College of Engineering, Department of Scientific Computing Key Projects: Multiscale modeling for tissue engineering, nanotechnology applications, and polymer dynamics His publications emphasize analytical and numerical approaches to rheological challenges, with contributions to software tools like pyReSpect for relaxation spectrum analysis. Current research trends include nonlinear rheology, surrogate modeling, and data assimilation in polymer systems.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• High-dimensional Integration and Expectations
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dirk Nuyens is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium. He is affiliated with the Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics (NUMA) research unit and is a member of the iSi Health Institute for Physics-based Modeling for In Silico Health. He also serves on the Faculty Council of Engineering Sciences and the Programme Committees for Engineering Sciences and Computer Science. Education: While specific degrees are not listed, his expertise and research output indicate advanced training in numerical analysis, computational mathematics, and applied mathematics. Research Interests: His primary research focuses on numerical analysis, computational mathematics, and quasi-Monte Carlo (QMC) methods. Specific areas include high-dimensional integration and approximation, lattice rules, low-discrepancy sequences, uncertainty propagation, and financial engineering. He develops algorithms for efficient sampling, integration, and approximation in high-dimensional spaces, with applications in uncertainty quantification, Bayesian inversion, and PDEs with random coefficients. Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize the construction and analysis of embedded lattice-based algorithms for multivariate function approximation and integration. There is a strong focus on achieving higher-order convergence rates, particularly in Korobov and Sobolev spaces, and on developing randomized lattice rules for improved error bounds. His work bridges theoretical developments in numerical analysis with practical implementations in scientific computing and engineering. Scientific Contributions: He has authored or co-authored numerous influential papers in top-tier journals such as Mathematics of Computation , Journal of Complexity , SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis , and Journal of Computational Physics . His work on lattice rules, QMC methods, and high-dimensional integration has been widely cited and used in fields ranging from computational finance to theoretical physics. Projects and Funding: He leads or co-leads several ongoing and completed research projects funded by national and international agencies. These include projects on turbulence reconstruction from partial observations, uncertainty quantification for climate control in buildings, computational methods for infinite-dimensional Bayesian inversion, circularity improvements in scrap analysis, and ML-based sensitivity analysis. Software Development: He maintains and contributes to open-source software repositories for QMC point generation, including the Magic Point Shop and QMC4PDE projects. These provide efficient implementations of lattice and digital sequence generators in MATLAB, C++, and Python. Institutional Service: Beyond research, he contributes to academic governance through his roles in faculty and departmental councils, influencing curriculum development and strategic planning in engineering and computer science education at KU Leuven.

• Granular Mechanics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Neutron Diffraction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Christopher Wensrich is a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle, Australia, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. He has a strong background in applied mechanics from both computational and experimental perspectives, with significant expertise in granular mechanics, neutron diffraction strain measurement, and Bragg-edge transmission strain tomography. Education: PhD, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Engineering, University of Newcastle Professor Wensrich's research focuses on several interconnected areas within mechanical engineering and materials science. His primary expertise lies in granular mechanics, spanning from micromechanics and homogenization of granular systems to analytical modeling of granular dynamics (particularly the silo quaking problem) and computational modeling using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). He is also a pioneer in applying neutron diffraction strain scanning techniques to granular systems. In the broader field of applied mechanics, he has made significant contributions to neutron diffraction-based strain measurement, including breakthroughs in Bragg-edge Transmission Strain Tomography, where he demonstrated the world's first practical application outside of simple axisymmetric systems. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on developing and applying advanced techniques for strain measurement and reconstruction in granular and composite materials. His recent work has centered on tomographic reconstruction methods using neutron diffraction, with particular emphasis on Bragg-edge techniques for 2D and 3D strain field reconstruction. His research bridges theoretical mathematics, computational methods, and experimental validation, creating a robust framework for non-destructive stress measurement in complex materials. Professional Recognition: President of the Australian Neutron Beam User Group (ANBUG) since December 2022 Member of the ACNS Program Advisory Team at ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) since March 2019 Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall College, Cambridge University (January-June 2023) Visiting Researcher at Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (January-June 2023) Professor Wensrich has secured substantial research funding, with a total of $5,478,793 across 42 grants. His funding portfolio includes projects from the Australian Research Council (ARC), ANSTO, and international partners like Oakridge National Laboratory and Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex. He has successfully supervised 11 PhD and Masters students to completion, with research topics spanning granular mechanics, conveyor systems, and neutron strain tomography. His current research involves collaborations with institutions worldwide, focusing on advanced strain measurement techniques and their application to complex material systems.

Yoann Altmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical signal processing
• Image processing
• Bayesian inverse problems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yoann Altmann is Professor in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University and a member of the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems. Since 2024 he holds the Chair in Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering (EECE), directing a research programme that bridges statistical signal processing, computational imaging and quantum & neuromorphic sensing. Education & career: 2010 – Eng. degree (Electrical Engineering), ENSEEIHT, Toulouse, France 2010 – M.Sc. (Signal Processing), National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse 2013 – Ph.D. (Signal & Communications), IRIT Laboratory, Toulouse 2014-2017 – Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Heriot-Watt University 2017 – Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow & Assistant Professor, HWU 2024 – promoted to Professor, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, HWU Research interests: Prof. Altmann develops mathematical and algorithmic tools for Bayesian inverse problems, with emphasis on single-photon LiDAR, low-illumination imaging, neuromorphic computational sensing, variational inference and sparse reconstruction. His work combines principled statistical modelling with efficient computational schemes to enable imaging in extreme scenarios such as underwater scattering, photon-starved environments, quantum metrology and real-time 3-D scene reconstruction. Publication trends: Across 160 outputs (2011-2025) his recent articles reveal a clear trajectory toward integrating modern machine-learning paradigms—variational autoencoders, diffusion generative models, spiking neural networks—with rigorous physics-based forward models. Applications span quantum parameter estimation, multimode-fiber endoscopy, hyperspectral & Compton imaging, nuclear safeguards and cultural-heritage spectroscopy, demonstrating both methodological breadth and high-impact interdisciplinary deployment. Honours & recognition: Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship – competitively awarded (2017) Grants & datasets: He has generated four open datasets supporting reproducible research in quantum sensing, variational autoencoders, underwater single-photon LiDAR and multispectral fluorescence imaging, reflecting sustained funding and commitment to open science. Continuous peer-review service for IEEE and Elsevier journals since 2013 underlines his standing within the signal-processing community. Labs & teams: He leads the Bayesian Imaging & Sensing Computing (BISC) group ( https://bisc.site.hw.ac.uk ) which hosts post-docs, PhD researchers and international visitors working on statistical machine-learning for imaging, sensing and quantum technologies.

• Mathematics of Data Science
• Stochastic Geometry
• Convex Geometry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Eliza O'Reilly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics & Statistics at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on the intersections of stochastic geometry , convex geometry , high-dimensional probability , and statistical learning theory . Her work explores: Nonconvex and convex regularizers in inverse problems Random tessellations and their machine learning applications Spectrahedral regression for convex function approximation Determinantal point processes for modeling repulsive interactions High-dimensional random convex sets and their asymptotic geometry Her research is supported by the National Science Foundation . Recent publications investigate gradient-based dimension reduction, oblique decision trees, and geometric properties of regularizers. She has received her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and was a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech.

Andrea Barthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stochastic Partial Differential Equations
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Monte Carlo Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrea Barth is a W3-Professor of Computational Methods for Uncertainty Quantification at the University of Stuttgart, leading the Research Group for Computational Methods for Uncertainty Quantification within the Excellence Cluster for Simulation Technology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oslo (2009) and has held positions at ETH Zürich and the University of Stuttgart. Her work focuses on stochastic partial differential equations, numerical methods for uncertainty quantification, and applications in engineering and natural sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Oslo (2006–2009) Lecturer/Postdoc at ETH Zürich (2010–2013) Junior Professor at University of Stuttgart (2013–2017) Research Interests: Stochastic PDEs, uncertainty quantification, Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian inverse problems, and numerical analysis of random fields. Her work bridges stochastic analysis and numerical simulations, addressing challenges in modeling and simulating complex systems with uncertainties. Grants & Funding: Principal Investigator in projects like 'Data-Integrated Simulation Science' (ExC 2075) and 'Quantitative Methods for Visual Computing' (SFB/TRR 161). Her research also explores applications in porous media, carbon dioxide storage, and optical flow analysis. Supervision: Advised PhD students including Oliver König, Fabio Musco, and Robin Merkle. Current students focus on topics like deep learning for stochastic PDEs and continuous level Monte Carlo methods.

Martin Skovgaard Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimization
• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Martin Skovgaard Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he specializes in Scientific Computing. His research integrates numerical methods, optimization, and machine learning to solve complex computational problems in engineering and data science. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (2006–2011) M.Sc., Aalborg Universitet (2001–2006) Postdoc, Linköping University, Sweden (2011–2012) His research interests include optimization (particularly conic and stochastic programming), numerical algorithms, signal processing, system identification, and fast solvers for integral equations. He works extensively on matrix analysis, regularization, and low-rank approximations, contributing to both theoretical and applied advancements in computational mathematics. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing efficient numerical algorithms for large-scale optimization and solving integral equations. His work emphasizes preconditioning, matrix truncation, and Bayesian inversion, with applications in electromagnetics, structural health monitoring, and network identification. There is a consistent focus on improving computational efficiency and scalability of solvers. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. Andersen actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple research projects, including those on non-symmetric conic optimization, data-sparse models, and fast direct solvers. He is the Principal Investigator (PI) on projects related to physics-informed structural health assessment. His collaborative network spans Denmark and international institutions, particularly in computational mathematics and engineering. Labs and Research Teams: He is affiliated with the Scientific Computing section at DTU, which focuses on high-performance computing, numerical algorithms, and mathematical modeling. His work is embedded in a collaborative environment involving researchers in optimization, control theory, and computational electromagnetics.