جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Functional Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• Foundations of Computational Mathematics
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Anders C. Hansen is a mathematician at the University of Cambridge and University of Oslo, leading the Applied Functional and Harmonic Analysis group. His work bridges functional analysis, artificial intelligence, and computational mathematics, focusing on the Solvability Complexity Index (SCI) hierarchy and stability issues in deep learning. He has held prestigious fellowships, including a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and Peterhouse Bye-Fellowship. Educated at the University of Cambridge, UC Berkeley, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Developed groundbreaking theories in compressed sensing and deep learning, revealing algorithmic instability paradoxes Organized workshops on computational mathematics and AI interpretability His research explores the SCI hierarchy , exposing computational barriers in AI, quantum mechanics, and inverse problems. Key projects include Smale’s 18th problem and analyzing neural network stability. His work has transformed understanding of compressed sensing, particularly in medical imaging. Recent scientific awards include the Whitehead Prize (2019), IMA Prize (2018), and Leverhulme Prize (2017). Collaborations span institutions like Caltech, MIT, and the University of Vienna. As an educator, he teaches NST Part IA Mathematical Methods , Part II Numerical Analysis , and a Part III course on Compressed Sensing . His group has mentored 17 PhD and postdoctoral researchers since 2012.

David Stillwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychometrics
• Computational Social Science
• Big Data Analytics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Stillwell serves as Professor of Computational Social Science at Cambridge Judge Business School and Academic Director of The Psychometrics Centre, University of Cambridge. His research leverages big data to understand human psychology and behavior, with significant contributions in personality prediction from digital footprints and personalized advertising applications. His educational background includes: BSc in Psychology from the University of Nottingham (2007) MSc in Research Methods from the University of Nottingham (2008) PhD in Decision Making from the University of Nottingham (2012) Dr. Stillwell's research centers on computational social science and psychometrics, pioneering the myPersonality Facebook application that collected data from over 6 million users. His work demonstrates computers can predict personality as accurately as spouses, reveals psychological targeting's advertising effectiveness, and establishes links between personality-matched spending and life satisfaction. He also explores linguistic honesty markers through profanity analysis and personality-based dating patterns. His recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a strong trajectory toward AI evaluation using psychometric frameworks, particularly in medical and general-purpose AI assessment. Key themes include fairness metrics in language models, crisis emotional responses through social media, and computational personality recognition - demonstrating consistent innovation at the psychology-technology intersection. He has received significant recognition: Top 10 most influential papers of 2013 by Altmetric Nieman Journalism Lab highlight of 2013 Named in 'top 30 thinkers under 30' by Pacific Standard Magazine Dr. Stillwell maintains active industry engagement through consultancy with Barclays, Hilton, and Ubisoft on projects spanning computer-adaptive testing systems to interactive experiences like Predictive World for Watch Dogs 2. His policy impact is substantial, with citations by the European Data Protection Supervisor, World Bank, and multiple national governments, leading to speaking engagements at the European Parliament and Bank of England. As Academic Director of The Psychometrics Centre, he leads a global hub for advancing psychological assessment through innovative methods including Concerto open-source software, collaborating with organizations ranging from the European Commission to major corporations on psychometric applications in people analytics and digital behavior.

Rebecca Lawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Rebecca Lawson is a Professor of Neuroscience and Computational Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Psychology and Bye-Fellow at Peterhouse College. Her research focuses on understanding how humans learn to make predictions under uncertainty, with applications to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. She leads the Prediction and Learning (PaL) Lab, which combines computational modeling, neuroimaging (e.g., 7T MRI), and behavioral experiments to study cognitive processes in typical and atypical populations. Key research interests include computational psychiatry, autism spectrum disorders, neuroimaging techniques, and the neurochemical basis of learning mechanisms. She has received significant funding, including a £4.3m Wellcome Mental Health Award and the Sir Henry Dale Fellowship. Notable contributions include advancing theories of neural gain and sensory expectations in autism, as well as studies on uncertainty processing in anxiety and depression. Professor Lawson holds academic awards such as the BNPA Lishmann Prize and the BAP Psychopharmacology Award. She actively contributes to public engagement, including initiatives like Knit-a-Neuron and involvement with PrideinSTEM. Her lab collaborates internationally, with projects like the CamRAA study investigating autism-anxiety overlaps and the Chemical and Brain Basis of Uncertainty (CBBU) study exploring pharmacological interventions. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (University of Cambridge), BA (Hons) Psychology & Philosophy (University of Glasgow). Grants: £4.3m Wellcome Award, Parke-Davis Fellowship, Lister Institute Prize. Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator of the PaL Lab; collaborations with MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Yale University, and Brown University.

Andreas Vlachosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Dialogue Modelling
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Andreas Vlachos is a Professor of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge, and holds the Dinesh Dhamija Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College. His research spans dialogue modeling, automated fact-checking, imitation learning, semantic parsing, biomedical text mining, and trustworthiness in AI systems. PhD in Computer Science, University of Cambridge (supervised by Ted Briscoe and Zoubin Ghahramani) Lecturer at University of Sheffield Postdoctoral roles at UCL, University of Cambridge (NLIP group, Stephen Clark), and University of Wisconsin-Madison (Mark Craven) Current research focuses on evaluating and mitigating biases in language models, advancing fact-checking methodologies, and improving model robustness through interpolation, reinforcement learning, and causal reasoning. His work integrates natural logic, knowledge graphs, and multimodal evidence for verification tasks. Recent publications address uncertainty quantification, temporal planning benchmarks, and ethical framing of NLP artifacts. Grants from ERC, EPSRC, Facebook, Google, and the Alan Turing Institute fund his research team. Collaborations include Sebastian Riedel, Stephen Clark, and Mark Craven. Key projects explore disinformation detection, long-form generation, and confidence calibration in AI systems.

Catherine Laiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech and Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Prosody
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Catherine Lai is a Reader (~Associate Professor) in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh, with strong affiliations to the Centre for Speech Technology Research (CSTR) and the Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation (ILCC) in the School of Informatics. She is based in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences and is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic service. Department: Department of Linguistics and English Language School: School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Research Institutes: Centre for Speech Technology Research, Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation Email: C.Lai@ed.ac.uk Her research centers on the role of prosody—non-lexical aspects of speech—in spoken communication. She investigates how prosody contributes to discourse structure, information structure, and affect in dialogue, using interdisciplinary methods from linguistics and machine learning. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical speech technology, aiming to improve spoken language understanding and synthesis systems. She is particularly interested in how prosody shapes listener expectations and how affect and topic are expressed and perceived in conversation. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on self-supervised learning in speech models, emotion recognition, ASR error correction using large language models, cognitive state classification, and ethical considerations in language technology. She explores topics such as the uncanny valley in synthetic speech, gender expression through voice, and community-centered development of language technologies. Prize from Scopus Profile Catherine Lai has supervised several PhD students, including Leimin Tian and Yuanchao Li, and has been involved in significant research projects, such as a Toyota-funded initiative on spoken dialogue for robot companions. She has secured multiple grants and leads a research agenda that integrates theoretical inquiry with real-world applications in assistive technologies and social science. Her academic service includes organizing major conferences like Interspeech and UK and Ireland Speech. She is a key member of research teams at CSTR and ILCC, collaborating across disciplines to advance the understanding of spoken communication and the development of robust, ethical speech technologies.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Timothy M. Hospedales is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Institute of Perception, Action and Behaviour within the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh . He also serves as VP AI and Head of Samsung AI Research Centre Europe . His research focuses on efficient and robust AI , emphasizing meta-learning , lifelong transfer-learning , and domain adaptation in both probabilistic and deep learning frameworks. Applications span computer vision , vision and language , reinforcement learning for robotics , and finance . Professor at University of Edinburgh (2020–present) ELLIS Fellow (2021) Head of Samsung AI Research Europe (2020–present) Founding Director of Applied Machine Learning Lab at QMUL (2012–2016) His work includes pioneering contributions to meta-learning , few-shot learning , and self-supervised methods , with notable awards such as the Best Paper Prize at ICML AutoML 2018 and Best Student Paper at ICPR 2018 . He has co-authored 15+ recent papers on topics like Vision-Language Models , Medical AI Fairness , and Diffusion Model Optimization . He served as Program Co-Chair for BMVC 2018 and AAAI 2022 , and authored a book on Visual Adaptation in the Deep Learning Era (2022). Co-Chair, BMVC 2018 Guest Editor, IET CV Special Issue (2016) Keynote Speaker at TASK-CV Workshop (ECCV 2016) Special Issue on Fewer Labels (IEEE PAMI 2020) His leadership extends to organizing workshops like the Learning-to-Learn Workshop at ICLR 2021 , Meta-Learning Workshop at NeurIPS 2020 , and Domain Generalisation Workshop at ICLR 2023 . Current projects include Meta-Omnium (CVPR 2023) for general-purpose meta-learning and MetaAudio (ICANN 2022) for few-shot audio classification benchmarks.

Carlo Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virtual Reality
• Game Design
• Computer Graphics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Carlo Harvey is a creative technologist at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), Manchester Metropolitan University. His interdisciplinary research merges games , machine learning , virtual production , and cultural heritage reinterpretation . He leads industry collaborations with entities like Jaguar Land Rover and Epic Games, focusing on AI-driven interactive audio, real-time visualization, and accessibility solutions. Award-winning projects : TIGA, Innovate UK, and Epic Games MegaGrant for Accession Industry partnerships : Automotive sector, cultural institutions His research spans human-computer interaction , multisensory virtual environments , and acoustic-visual cross-modal perception . Recent publications address robotic simulations, motion alignment, and haptic feedback systems. Scientific recognition : TIGA Award, Innovate UK Funding, Epic Games MegaGrant Advocacy : Digital inclusion, creative collaboration, social impact of technology

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Phonology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Janet B. Pierrehumbert is a leading academic in computational linguistics and natural language processing, holding the position of Professor of Language Modelling at the Oxford e-Research Centre, University of Oxford. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at Trinity College and affiliated with the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics. Her work bridges interdisciplinary research in phonology, sociolinguistics, and computational models of language dynamics. Education: PhD in Linguistics from MIT (1980), A.B. in Linguistics from Harvard University (1975). Research Interests: Focuses on computational linguistics, dialect variation, language dynamics, and the societal impacts of NLP. Her group develops algorithms for analyzing social media discourse, forecasting trends, and modeling language evolution. Recent work includes studies on dialect fairness in LLMs and semantic shifts in political discourse. Key Projects: EPSRC-funded research on online forum dynamics, the Wordovators project on lexical innovation, and collaborations with institutions like the Oxford Man Institute. Her work emphasizes robust NLP systems and theoretical linguistics. Awards: ISCA Medal (2020), National Academy of Sciences membership (2019), Fellowships from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Cognitive Science Society. Grants & Advising: Over £6M in research funding, including EPSRC and Templeton grants. Supervised over 30 PhD students and postdocs, many now leading academics and industry researchers in NLP and linguistics. Labs/Teams: Leads the Pierrehumbert Language Modelling Group, collaborating with the Oxford e-Research Centre and international partners like Stanford and the University of Canterbury.

Lukas Brantnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geometry
• Topology
• Algebraic Topology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lukas Brantner is a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford. His research focuses on geometry, topology, and derived algebraic structures, with a particular emphasis on partition Lie algebras, deformation theory, and higher algebraic frameworks. His recent work spans topics such as derived foliations, Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorems, and the complexity of geometric objects like Calabi-Yau varieties in characteristic p. This reflects a deep interplay between algebraic topology, homotopy theory, and modern algebraic geometry. Major Themes: Derived Algebraic Geometry, Homotopy Theory, Deformation Theory, Galois Theory Collaborators: Magidson, Nuiten, Antolín-Camarena, Heuts, Taelman, Campos, Waldron, Hahn, Knudsen, Mathew, Arone, Manners Scientific Awards & Honors: Royal Society University Research Fellow Brantner actively contributes to foundational research in algebraic topology and derived structures, often bridging pure algebra with topological phenomena. His publications highlight the evolution of partition Lie algebras, configuration spaces, and Goodwillie calculus in modern mathematics.

• Fibrosis Research
• Liver Fibrosis
• Kidney Fibrosis
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Karen Piper Hanley is Professor of Molecular Medicine and Head of Division in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology at the University of Manchester. She serves as the fibrosis lead in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research and previously served as Director of Core Research Technologies (2019-2022). She is also an editorial board member for Scientific Reports. Her research focuses on fibrosis (scarring) mechanisms across multiple organs, particularly liver, kidney, and lung fibrosis. Her lab investigates the cellular and molecular basis of fibrotic disease, with emphasis on how pathological scar components are produced and how they signal to surrounding cells. Key areas include the role of SOX9 transcription factor, integrin beta-1 signaling, Group 1 PAKs, and YAP1 in fibrosis progression. Her recent publications reveal trends toward increased clinical translation of fibrosis research, with studies on health inequalities in liver cancer care, post-COVID diabetes incidence, and innovative approaches to liver disease detection. Her work increasingly integrates spatial transcriptomics and advanced omics technologies to understand cellular transitions in liver disease. Career-track postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Southampton (2006) As senior postgraduate tutor, she has mentored numerous PhD students who have presented at key conferences and authored high-quality manuscripts. All her PhD students have submitted and been awarded their degrees within 4 years. She has successfully guided previous Academic Clinical Fellows to win MRC clinical training fellowships. Her teaching extends to undergraduate Personal & Professional Development and supervision of MRes and BSc students, many of whom have achieved first-class degrees and prestigious awards. Her lab maintains active collaborations with Professor Neil Hanley's group on human development, stem cells, and regenerative medicine, bridging developmental biology with fibrosis research to understand why regeneration is impaired in chronic diseases.

Terry C. Lansdownمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Factors
• Transport Safety
• Driver Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Terry C. Lansdown is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences and Department of Psychology at Heriot-Watt University. His expertise lies in Human Factors, particularly focusing on driver safety, workload management, and attentional distraction in transportation contexts. Prior to his academic role, he worked as a senior researcher at the Transport Research Laboratory, contributing to numerous EU-funded and government-sponsored projects. His research integrates ergonomics principles with real-world applications, addressing issues like automated driving systems, social distractions in vehicles, and occupational health in construction industries. Key research interests include: Driver behavior and road safety Human factors in automated systems Workload and attentional demands in complex tasks Health and safety in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) He has led studies on pandemic response strategies, such as the CHARIS project analyzing behavioral adherence during the COVID-19 crisis. Lansdown’s work frequently bridges psychological theory with practical interventions, including text messaging campaigns to improve construction worker safety and experimental designs to evaluate automation failure responses. Collaborations span academic and industrial sectors, with publications addressing topics ranging from UV exposure in outdoor workers to the cognitive impacts of in-vehicle distractions. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11).

Pramod Bhatotiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Operating Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pramod Bhatotia is a Full Professor and Chair at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and an Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh. Previously, he held professorial roles at the University of Edinburgh and was the Founding Technical Director of Huawei Dresden Research Center. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS). His research focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable computer systems, encompassing distributed systems, cloud computing, operating systems, and quantum computing. **Education**: PhD in Computer Science from MPI-SWS. **Research Interests**: Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Compilers, Quantum Computing, Dependable Systems, and System Security. His work emphasizes practical system design to address real-world challenges. **Awards**: A prolific award recipient, Bhatotia has received grants and recognition from ERC, NVIDIA, Google, Huawei, and others, including the DSN Rising Star Award (2024) and the EuroSys Young Researcher Award (2023). His contributions span academic and industrial collaborations. Service**: Organized major conferences like HotOS 2027 and SOSP 2026. Served as PC Co-Chair for EuroSys 2027 and Middleware 2023. Editorial roles include Communications of the ACM (2022–2024). Labs & Industry**: Leadership roles at Huawei Research, Microsoft Research, IBM Research, and Bell Labs. Founded the Huawei Dresden Research Center. Global Engagement**: Presented at over 30 international conferences and delivered invited talks at institutions worldwide, including KAUST, Imperial College London, and TU Munich.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Image Classification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hakan Bilen is an Associate Professor (Reader) at the School of Informatics , University of Edinburgh, where he leads the Visual Computing Group (VICO) and is affiliated with the Computer Vision network. He previously worked as a postdoc at the Visual Geometry Group (VGG) of the University of Oxford and earned his PhD from the VISICS group at KU Leuven under the guidance of Luc Van Gool and Tinne Tuytelaars. His academic journey began at Sabanci University (BSc/MSc) with thesis advisor Mustafa Unel, who introduced him to computer vision. His research focuses on computer vision and machine learning , particularly advancing image classification through latent parameter models and weakly supervised object/action detection. He has taught the Machine Learning Practical course since 2018 and actively collaborates within European AI research networks. ELLIS Fellowship: European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems He bridges foundational research with practical applications, maintaining strong ties to both the Edinburgh and Oxford computer vision communities.

Mark Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Biomechanics
• Injury Prevention in Sports
• Athletic Performance Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark King is a leading academic in Sports Biomechanics at Loughborough University, affiliated with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, where he serves as Lead for the Sport Performance Research Theme. He holds a BSc (1993) and PhD (1998) in Mathematics and Sports Science from Loughborough, with career progression from Lecturer (1999) to Senior Lecturer (2006), Reader (2012), and Professor (2019). He is also Warden of Royce Hall since 1999, overseeing 375 students' welfare. Education: BSc in Mathematics and Sports Science (1993), PhD in subject-specific computer simulation of dynamic jumping (1998). Affiliations: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), International Cricket Council (ICC), Badminton World Federation, Lawn Tennis Association. His research focuses on optimizing elite sport performance through biomechanical analysis, particularly in cricket and badminton. Key areas include injury prevention (e.g., ACL risks in badminton, lumbar stress injuries in cricket bowlers) and technique optimization. He has pioneered ICC-accredited testing for illegal bowling actions and explored machine learning applications in data collection. His work highlights trends in cricket fast bowling kinematics, racket sports smash mechanics, and gender-specific performance metrics. He actively collaborates with national and international sports organizations to translate research into practical guidelines for athletes and coaches. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Grants/Advising: No listed advisees, but extensive industry partnerships support his research. Labs/Teams: National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), part of his research infrastructure.

• Aerospace Composites
• Damage Tolerance Analysis
• Impact Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Andrew Rhead is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, specializing in aerospace composites and damage tolerance analysis. His research focuses on impact damage detection, failure mechanism modeling, and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques for composite structures. MSci in Mathematical Sciences (Dynamical Systems) - University of Bristol (2006) PhD in Composite Damage Tolerance - University of Bath (2009) His work develops computationally efficient analytical models for compression after impact (CAI) strength prediction in composite laminates, surpassing traditional finite element methods. Key projects include hydrogen storage systems for aircraft, cryogenic composite testing, and steered fiber manufacturing optimization. Active in 10 projects including ASPIRE and HyFIVE Collaborates with Airbus, GKN Aerospace, and EPSRC Research trends show emphasis on sustainable aviation materials, structural battery integration, and advanced testing methodologies. Current affiliations include the Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI) and Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures (IMPS).