جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Travis Allen O’Brienمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Earth Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Travis Allen O’Brien is an Associate Professor at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Indiana University Bloomington, in the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Science (2011) and an M.S. in Earth Science (2008) from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a B.S. in Physics (2005) from the same institution. His research focuses on understanding weather and climate phenomena that impact human and natural systems, utilizing numerical models, novel data analysis techniques, and fundamental theory. Key research areas include the Coriolis Effect, marine stratocumulus clouds, and the physical characteristics of weather patterns such as fog and extremes. He investigates interannual variability in weather types, modeling approach accuracy, and anthropogenic climate change impacts on specific weather patterns. Education : B.S. Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz (2005) M.S. Earth Science, University of California, Santa Cruz (2008) Ph.D. Earth Science, University of California, Santa Cruz (2011) Research Interests : Climate science, atmospheric physics, numerical modeling, data analysis, weather extremes, and climate change impacts. Professional Background : Prior Research Scientist (2011–2019) at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, followed by a transition to academia.

Amr Rizkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Networking
• Communication Systems
• Network Calculus
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Amr Rizk is the Director of the Networks and Communication Systems (NCS) Lab at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where he has been serving as Professor since April 2021. Previously, he was Assistant Professor at Ulm University (2019-2021) and completed his habilitation at TU Darmstadt in 2019. His academic journey includes research positions at prestigious institutions including University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Warwick, and TU Darmstadt where he was an Athene Young Investigator. Professor Rizk's research spans multiple aspects of networking and communication systems with a particular focus on network performance analysis, stochastic modeling, and practical implementations. His work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world applications, especially in content delivery, video streaming, and network protocols. He has made significant contributions to network calculus, quality of experience optimization, and novel approaches to congestion control and caching mechanisms. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions across top networking conferences and journals. Recent work shows a growing emphasis on programmable data planes, AI/ML applications in networking, and advanced techniques for network measurement and performance prediction. His research group at Duisburg-Essen maintains strong connections with both academic and industrial partners in the networking ecosystem. Best Paper Award at ACM MMSys Conference (2023) Distinguished TPC Member for IEEE INFOCOM (2020, 2022) Best Paper Award at ACM/USENIX Middleware Conference (2017) Athene Young Investigator Award, TU Darmstadt (2017) Professor Rizk serves as Associate Editor for Elsevier Computer Communications and has extensive experience with research funding bodies as a reviewer. His leadership extends to conference organization, including roles as PC Co-Chair for IEEE MIPR (2023) and Steering Committee member for Workshop on Network Calculus (2022). He maintains active participation in numerous top networking conferences as Technical Program Committee member, reflecting his standing within the international networking research community.

Xiaobo Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning Applications in Neurology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaobo Li is a Professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Aided Geometric Design from the University of Birmingham and a B.S. in Automation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics, their research bridges computational methods with neuroimaging and psychiatric disorder analysis. Ph.D., University of Birmingham (Computer Aided Geometric Design, 2004) B.S., Nanjing University of Aeronautics (Automation, 1999) Dr. Li’s work focuses on applying machine learning and graph theory to understand brain network abnormalities in conditions like ADHD , schizophrenia , and traumatic brain injury . Their studies analyze structural-functional connectivity , reward processing , and gut-brain axis interactions using fMRI , fNIRS , and diffusion tensor imaging . Recent publications highlight their development of tools like the GAT-FD MATLAB toolbox for brain network analysis and their exploration of multimodal MRI in schizophrenia diagnosis. They also investigate the neurobiological effects of photobiomodulation and vision therapy interventions.

• Rock Mechanics
• Fracture Mechanics
• Tunneling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mikael Rinne serves as Associate Professor in Rock Mechanics within the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University, Finland. Holding a Doctor of Science in Technology (D.Sc. Tech.), he brings extensive industry experience from Finnish and Swedish consulting firms (1988-2008) where he specialized in rock engineering and project management for tunneling and geological disposal of radioactive waste. His research focuses on rock and fracture mechanics with direct applications to rock engineering, mining, and tunneling. Current investigations center on digital characterization methods including photogrammetry, videogrammetry, and virtual reality systems for both practical engineering solutions and educational advancement. His work addresses critical challenges in fracture hydro-mechanics, rock mass characterization, and sustainable mining practices. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on digital transformation in rock mechanics. Key trends include non-contact surveying techniques for rock mass characterization, scale effects in fracture properties, and virtual learning environments for engineering education. His research bridges theoretical modeling with field applications in tunneling, mining, and radioactive waste disposal, demonstrating consistent innovation in measurement technologies and computational methods. No scientific awards were mentioned in the source materials. While specific advising details and grant information were not provided, his leadership of the Mineral-based materials and mechanics research group indicates active supervision of graduate students and management of research projects. His industry background suggests strong connections with tunneling and mining sectors for applied research collaboration. He directs the Mineral-based materials and mechanics research group at Aalto University, which develops advanced methodologies for rock characterization and engineering applications. Current initiatives integrate digital tools like smartphone LiDAR, 360-degree cameras, and virtual reality systems to enhance both field practices and educational outcomes in rock engineering.

Silvia Bonomiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cybersecurity
• Distributed Systems
• Blockchain
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silvia Bonomi serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, where she has held academic positions since 2006. Her career progression includes Research Fellow (2010-2011), Tenure Track Assistant Professor (2016-2019), and current Associate Professor appointment since 2019. She maintains her office in Room B114 and is actively engaged in research and teaching within the university's engineering faculty. Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome and Institut de Formation Supérieure en Informatique et Communication (IFSIC/IRISA), Rennes, France (completed under advisors Prof. Roberto Baldoni and Prof. Michel Raynal) Dr. Bonomi's research critically examines dynamic distributed systems where entities autonomously join and leave networks, with applications spanning VANETs, airborne networks, social networks, and distributed cloud services. She pioneers work in Byzantine fault tolerance for mobile environments, blockchain security with emphasis on smart contract vulnerability analysis, and resilient cybersecurity frameworks integrating human factors. Her investigations into publish-subscribe systems focus on quality-of-service enhancements, while her peer-to-peer systems research addresses fundamental connectivity challenges in large-scale decentralized environments. This interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical distributed computing with practical cybersecurity applications. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveals dominant trends in blockchain security (particularly smart contract vulnerability taxonomies and analysis tool efficacy) and fault-tolerant distributed systems (reliable communication under Byzantine faults in dynamic networks). Her work increasingly integrates human factors into cybersecurity models and develops visual analytics for business-centric risk assessment. Publications span top venues including IEEE CSR, OPODIS, SAFECOMP, and journals like Computers & Security, demonstrating consistent contributions to both theoretical foundations and practical cybersecurity implementations.

Andrea Continellaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systems Security
• Malware Detection
• Privacy Leak Detection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Continella is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Twente, where he contributes to the International Secure Systems Lab (iSecLab). His research focuses on systems security, particularly embedded firmware security, Android app security, malware detection, and program analysis techniques for vulnerability discovery. Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (cum laude) Postdoctoral Researcher, Computer Science Department, UC Santa Barbara Visiting Researcher, School of Computer Science, University of Sydney Key research contributions include: Developing automated analysis techniques for embedded firmware (KARONTE, ShieldFS) Creating privacy leak detection mechanisms for mobile applications Designing ransomware defense systems using self-healing filesystems Advancing IoT security through misconfiguration detection (S3 buckets) and protocol analysis Pioneering semi-supervised methods for network traffic fingerprinting (FlowPrint) Scientific awards: Dutch Cyber Security Best Research Paper Award 2024 Runner-up USENIX Security Distinguished Reviewer Award 2024 Professional activities: Keynote speaker on firmware security (2024) Member of IPN Cyber Security Special Interest Group Oral presentations on automated vulnerability research (2023)

• Remote Sensing
• Atmospheric Physics
• Meteorology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Battaglia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He specializes in microwave remote sensing of clouds and precipitation, with expertise in Doppler radar, cloud and snow microphysics, and microwave radiometer technology. His research spans atmospheric physics, meteorology, and climate science with applications in Earth observation from space. Dr. Battaglia's research interests focus on remote sensing of atmospheric phenomena, particularly using advanced radar technologies. His work encompasses cloud microphysics, precipitation measurement, and wind observation from space. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of spaceborne Doppler radar systems for measuring in-cloud winds, which represents a significant advancement in atmospheric observation capabilities. His research bridges engineering, physics, and meteorology to improve our understanding of Earth's atmospheric processes and climate systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the WIVERN (Wind Velocity Radar Nephoscope) mission, with research spanning cloud microphysics, snowfall measurement, wind field reconstruction, and innovative radar signal processing techniques. These works highlight the interdisciplinary nature of his research, connecting atmospheric science, engineering, and computational methods to advance space-based Earth observation capabilities. NASA Group Achievement Award (2015) Fellow of the National Center for Earth Observation, UK (2014-present) Dr. Battaglia actively mentors several PhD students including Marco Coppola, Francesco Manconi, Riccardo Rabino, Susmitha Sasikumar, Aida Galfione, and Paolo Martire across Civil and Environmental Engineering and Aerospace Engineering programs. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple research projects funded by ESA (3 projects), UK-NERC (1 project), UK-NCEO (1 project), and the US Department of Energy (1 project). His current research focuses on the WIVERN mission, EarthCARE mission, and NASA's INCUS mission, with particular emphasis on developing algorithms for spaceborne Doppler radar systems. He leads research teams working on cutting-edge remote sensing technologies for atmospheric observation, with particular focus on developing the next generation of spaceborne instruments capable of measuring in-cloud winds—a capability that has been missing from Earth observation systems until now.

• Remote Sensing
• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ayman Habib is the Thomas A. Page Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. He serves as Co-Director of the Civil Engineering Center for Applications of UAS for a Sustainable Environment (CE-CAUSE) and Associate Director of the Joint Transportation Research Program. His work focuses on integrating remote sensing technologies like LiDAR and UAV systems into infrastructure monitoring, environmental management, and transportation engineering. Key areas include sensor calibration, mobile mapping systems, and applications in forest inventory, pavement maintenance, and stockpile monitoring. Research interests span remote sensing, geomatics, and UAV-based solutions for civil engineering challenges. He actively develops methodologies for automated data processing, LiDAR intensity normalization, and machine learning-driven infrastructure assessment. His projects address sustainability through precise environmental and transportation systems analysis. Selected publications highlight advancements in LiDAR-based road cracking detection, forest reconstruction via neural networks, and UAV calibration for agricultural and environmental applications. His work emphasizes scalable solutions for infrastructure maintenance and environmental monitoring, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches in civil engineering and computer science.

• Distributed control
• Autonomy and Control
• Aerospace Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dengfeng Sun is a Professor and Associate Head of the Gambaro Graduate Program in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. His research focuses on distributed control systems, autonomy, resilient networks, and air traffic management. Sun holds a B.Eng. from Tsinghua University, an M.S. from The Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. His work spans advanced air mobility, UAV trajectory planning, and stochastic optimization for large-scale systems. Key contributions include resilient UAV traffic control, distributed state estimation algorithms, and fault detection methods for navigation systems. Sun's research has been published in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and Transportation Research Part E. Education: B.Eng., Tsinghua University (2000) M.S., Ohio State University (2002) Ph.D., UC Berkeley (2008) He advises on cutting-edge projects integrating robotics, autonomous systems, and cloud-based traffic modeling. His lab develops solutions for urban air mobility, emergency medical UAV networks, and next-generation air traffic control systems. Notable collaborations include work with NASA and industry partners on continuous descent approach procedures and metroplex routing paradigms. Sun's work bridges theoretical control systems with practical applications in aviation and infrastructure optimization.

• Networking and Operating Systems
• Information Security and Assurance
• Network Architecture and Protocols
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sonia A. Fahmy is a Professor of Computer Science and Associate Department Head at Purdue University's Department of Computer Science (College of Science). She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University (1999). Her research focuses on network architectures, protocols, and security, with over 100 refereed publications. Key areas include virtual reality networking, cellular network optimization, and network experimentation tools like NFV-VITAL and ENVI. Her work is supported by NSF, DHS, industry partners, and she leads Purdue's CERIAS cybersecurity initiatives. Education: PhD in Computer and Information Science from The Ohio State University (1999). Research Interests: Network security, distributed systems, wireless sensor networks, and network function virtualization. Notable contributions include the HEED clustering algorithm and Contain-ed latency management system. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2003), IEEE Fellow. Grants: NSF, DHS, AT&T, Cisco, Juniper, and Meta-funded projects. Professional service includes leadership roles in IEEE ICNP, INFOCOM, and editorial roles in top journals. Advising: Mentored over 20 PhD students and postdocs. Current advisees include Umakant Kulkarni and Yufeng Chen. Research teams collaborate with industry partners like Hewlett-Packard and Sandia National Labs. Labs/Teams: Active in Purdue's CERIAS, leading projects on secure network protocols and experimentation frameworks. Tools developed include EMIST, Testbed Mapping, and iHEED for sensor networks.

Yongle Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Networking and Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yongle Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, joining in Spring 2021. His research focuses on systems software, particularly improving reliability and availability in complex distributed systems through failure detection and diagnosis. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and has prior degrees from Shandong University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. **Education:** Ph.D., University of Toronto, Computer Engineering (2020) Master, Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2013) Bachelor, Shandong University, Computer Science (2010) **Research Interests:** His work addresses challenges in distributed systems, including root cause diagnosis in cloud environments, diagnosable software design, and concurrency bugs in persistent memory applications. Recent projects include analyzing live debugging activities in production systems and detecting cross-system interaction failures. **Awards & Grants:** SIGOPS Dennis M. Ritchie Thesis Award (2021) Meta 2022 Systems Research Award NSF Core Grant (2021) **Advising & Labs:** Advises PhD and Master’s students in distributed systems research (e.g., Shangshu Qian, Panchapakesan Chitra Sruthi). Leads a lab focused on production system reliability, with collaborations on cloud infrastructure and failure analysis tools.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Supply Chain
• Sustainability
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Evelyn Xiaoyue Gong is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Tepper School of Business , Carnegie Mellon University . She holds a PhD in Operations Research from MIT (2023) and a BS in Honors Mathematics and Interactive Media Arts from New York University (2017) . Research Interests : Developing artificial intelligence solutions for supply chains and sustainability with provable performance guarantees. Online assortment optimization, pure exploration in reinforcement learning, and data-driven decision-making . Recent Work Trends : Her publications focus on applying reinforcement learning and optimization algorithms to supply chain sustainability, server deployment under uncertainty, and resource management. Key themes include AI-driven environmental impact reduction and theoretical advancements in online inventory models . Scientific Recognition : Best Dissertation Prize , Supply Chain Conference (2023) Accenture Fellowship (2022-2023) Bayer Women in Operations Research Scholarship (2021) Professional Service : Reviewer for Management Science , NeurIPS 2025 , and IPCO 2025 . Committee member for INFORMS Public Sector Operations Research Best Paper Award (2025).

• Cybersecurity
• Digital Forensics
• AI Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Nhien An Le Khac is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin. He serves as Programme Director for the MSc in Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation, which has trained over 1,500 law enforcement officers globally. His research focuses on cybersecurity, digital forensics, AI security, and secure healthcare IT systems. He holds a PhD from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (France) and has supervised 9 PhD students. His work includes pioneering contributions to electromagnetic side-channel analysis (EM-SCA) for IoT forensics, blockchain forensics, and AI-based fraud detection. Education: BSc/MSc: Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City PhD: Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, France Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning: UCD Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, AI Security, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Healthcare IT Security. Recent Article Trends: Focus on EM-SCA for IoT device forensics, illicit Bitcoin transaction tracking, and cross-device ML portability. His work bridges theoretical AI advancements with practical forensic applications, emphasizing privacy preservation and explainable AI. Awards & Recognition: World’s Top 2% Scientists (2024) UCD Teaching Excellence Awards (2022, 2018) Best Paper Awards at Elsevier, AI-2022, and DFRWS conferences Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator on grants like Cloud Atlas, CERBERUS, and Urban ARK. Advised 9 PhD students who now work in academia/research globally. Active in funding initiatives like ML-Labs (SFI-funded). Labs & Teams: Leads ASEADOS Lab and maintains datasets like EM-SCA and InSDN. Collaborates globally on forensic frameworks and cybersecurity tools.

• Information Security Management
• Risk Assessment
• Project Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Rohmeyer is an Adjunct Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology's School of Business, holding roles such as Associate Teaching Professor (2015-Present) and former Program Director for the MSIS program (2017-2019). He holds a PhD in Information Management from Stevens (2006) and has extensive industry experience in IT governance, risk management, and leadership roles across AXA Financial, SAIC/Bellcore, and American Home Products. His research focuses on Information Security Management, Risk Assessment, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Notable work includes his 2018 book on Financial Cybersecurity Risk Management and studies on network dynamics impacting company profitability (2015), cloud computing risks (2015), and cybersecurity policy frameworks (2012). Rohmeyer is a Ponemon Institute Fellow and actively contributes to professional organizations like ISACA and PMI. He teaches advanced courses in cybersecurity, data management, and project management at both graduate and undergraduate levels, including MIS 646 Information Security Management and FIN 545 Risk Management for Financial Cybersecurity. His career spans academic leadership and executive IT roles, with a strong emphasis on bridging theoretical research and practical applications in organizational security and technological innovation.

Reza Curtmolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
• Network Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Reza Curtmola is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at NJIT. His research focuses on cybersecurity, distributed systems, and network security with an emphasis on secure routing, cloud computing, and privacy-preserving technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University (2007), an M.S. from the same institution (2003), and a B.S. from the Politehnica University of Bucharest (2001). Dr. Curtmola’s work addresses challenges in wireless mesh networks, vehicular communication systems, and mobile-cloud integration. His contributions include innovative solutions for secure network coding, distributed resource management (e.g., parking assignment systems), and auditable data storage mechanisms. He has developed middleware frameworks like Moitree for mobile-cloud applications and has explored defenses against side-channel attacks, cache leaks, and entropy-based network vulnerabilities. His research also extends to privacy in vehicular DSRC protocols, dynamic traffic optimization, and verifiable code review systems. He has published extensively on topics ranging from cryptographic defenses in distributed systems to practical implementations of remote data checking in untrusted clouds. Current research activities include advancing secure cloud infrastructure, improving mobile crowdsensing reliability, and mitigating threats in IoT-enabled urban environments. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical system implementations, emphasizing real-world applicability in smart cities and critical infrastructure systems.