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Madhav Manjrekarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electric Power Systems
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Dr. Madhav Manjrekar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1999. His research focuses on power electronics applications in utility systems, renewable energy interfaces, and cybersecurity of electricity infrastructure. Key areas include power quality improvement in microgrids, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, and advanced electrical machine design for electric vehicles and wind energy systems. His work emphasizes innovative solutions for energy storage integration, grid resiliency, and fault-tolerant power systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in DSTATCOM for microgrids, solid-state circuit breakers, and doubly salient electrical machines. He has contributed to projects like the US-Caribbean Super Grid and HVDC interconnectors for offshore renewable energy. Dr. Manjrekar’s research also addresses cybersecurity vulnerabilities in power infrastructure and explores next-gen semiconductor technologies like SiC MOSFETs. His interdisciplinary approach bridges power electronics, machine design, and grid stability, with applications in both academic and industry settings.

Yan Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Power Grid Security
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Professor Yan (Lindsay) Sun is a faculty member at the University of Rhode Island in the College of Engineering under the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering . She is the founding director of the Center for Cyber-Physical Intelligence and Security (CYPHER) and an IEEE Fellow . Her research focuses on cyber-physical systems security , power grid security , network security , and trustworthy social computing , with a particular emphasis on trust modeling and management in complex systems. Her publications span smart grid security , microgrid control , machine learning applications in power systems, and blockchain-based security mechanisms . The work often explores adversarial threats , resilient control strategies , and data augmentation techniques for improved grid monitoring. NSF CAREER Award (2007) IET Wireless Sensor Systems Premium Award (2018) EURASIP Best Paper Award (2015) IEEE Fellow (2019) URI College of Engineering Outstanding Research Award (2022) She actively leads interdisciplinary CYPHER Lab initiatives involving cyber-physical system resilience , network security , and smart grid analysis , collaborating with government and industry partners.

Cesar Dario Cadena Lermaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
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Dr. Cesar Dario Cadena Lerma is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and a tenured Senior Scientist at the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS) at ETH Zurich. He leads the Perception, Mapping and Navigation team within the Robotics Systems Lab (RSL), co-founded and directs the ETH RobotX initiative focusing on educational robotics, and previously held roles at ETH Zurich's Autonomous Systems Lab, University of Adelaide, and George Mason University. His research focuses on robotics perception, particularly in SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), semantic scene understanding, and robust perception systems for dynamic environments. Education: PhD in Computer Science and System Engineering from the University of Zaragoza, followed by postdoctoral research at George Mason University and The University of Adelaide. Professional roles include managing director of ETH RobotX and leadership in multi-modal mapping frameworks like maplab 2.0. Research interests emphasize integrating perception and learning in robotics, with a focus on semantic mapping, data association, place recognition, and navigation in unstructured environments. His work bridges traditional SLAM techniques with modern deep learning approaches to create robust, modular systems. Key contributions include the PHASER registration algorithm, SCIM obstacle avoidance framework, and C-Blox dense mapping system. Awards include the Best Paper Award at the 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics. His articles span topics like semantic pointcloud filtering, volumetric mapping, and embodied domain adaptation. He collaborates widely, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications in top venues such as IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and International Journal of Robotics Research.

Marta Zofia Kwiatkowskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automated verification
• Probabilistic model checking
• Temporal logics
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Professor Marta Zofia Kwiatkowska is Professor of Computing Systems and Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Oxford, where she has held a faculty position since 2007. She previously served as Professor of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham (2001–2007), Reader and Lecturer at the University of Birmingham (1994–2001), and Lecturer at the University of Leicester (1986–1994). Her academic career began as Assistant Professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland (1980–1988). Education: BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, Kraków MA, University of Oxford PhD, University of Leicester Research Interests: Professor Kwiatkowska spearheaded the development of probabilistic and quantitative verification methods on the international stage. Her work bridges theory and practice through the PRISM model checker—the leading software tool in probabilistic model checking—used worldwide for research and teaching. Application domains include communication and security protocols , nanotechnology designs , power management , ubiquitous computing and systems biology . She investigates automated verification , temporal logics , semantic models for concurrency , real-time systems , and biological process modelling . Current grant funding exceeds £3.7 million from EPSRC, EU and ERC, including the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant VERIWARE. Scientific Awards & Honours: Fellow of the Royal Society Fellow of the ACM Fellow of the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science (EATCS) Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS) Fellow of the Polish Society of Arts & Sciences Abroad ERC Advanced Grant VERIWARE (€2.046 M, 2010–2015) Top Cited Article Award, Theoretical Computer Science (2005–2010) Best Paper Award, QEST 2006 Doctoral Supervision & Grants: Professor Kwiatkowska actively supervises doctoral students (D.Phil. at Oxford) and post-doctoral researchers. She welcomes applications in areas aligned with her research interests, detailed here . Current students include Charlie Griffin, Daqian Shao, Matthew Yuan and Minghao Liu; past students and researchers number over twenty, many now in faculty or industry leadership roles. Laboratory & Teams: She leads the Oxford Quantitative Verification group within the Department of Computer Science. Ongoing projects include FUN2MODEL, ELSA, FAIR and the flagship PRISM probabilistic model checker. The group maintains strong collaborations with biological, robotics and engineering teams worldwide.

Ke Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Mining
• Database Systems
• Data Privacy
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Ke Wang is a Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University . His research focuses on Data Mining , Database Systems , Data Privacy , and Graph and Network Data . He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the Georgia Institute of Technology (1986 and 1984, respectively). Teaching includes courses like Database Systems II , Introduction to Data Mining , and Special Topics in Databases . He has advised numerous students and alumni, many of whom now work in tech, academia, and industry. Notable awards include the 2013 Faculty of Applied Sciences Research Excellence Award and the ECIR 2019 Best System Paper . His work emphasizes privacy-preserving techniques and has led to contributions like the Introduction to Privacy-Preserving Data Publishing textbook. He has served as a conference chair for major data mining events like SDM 2015/2016 and holds editorial roles in journals like ACM TKDD. His lab, the Database and Data Mining Laboratory , focuses on actionable solutions for real-world data challenges.

Klavs F. Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Machine Learning
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Professor Klavs F. Jensen is the Warren K. Lewis Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. His research focuses on integrating automation, machine learning, and robotics to accelerate materials discovery and pharmaceutical synthesis. He leads the Jensen Research Group, pioneering automated reaction systems with online analytics and optimization algorithms. Education: MS in Chemical Engineering (Technical University of Denmark, 1976); PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Wisconsin, 1980). Research Interests: Thermochemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, Bayesian optimization, high-throughput experimentation, and AI-driven synthesis planning. He collaborates with MIT’s Machine Learning for Pharmaceutical Discovery Consortium to develop algorithms for drug development and process chemistry. Awards: Member of National Academy of Sciences (2017), Member of National Academy of Engineering (2002), Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2007), and Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2022). Grants & Labs: Editor-in-Chief of Reaction Chemistry and Engineering ; holds 63 US patents and over 490 journal articles. His lab’s innovations include ASKCOS (open-source synthesis planning software) and automated platforms for closed-loop molecular discovery.

Elena Simperlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-centric AI
• Knowledge Graphs
• Knowledge Engineering
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Elena Simperl is a Professor of Computer Science and Deputy Head of Department for Enterprise and Engagement at King's College London's Department of Informatics. She co-directs the King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and serves as Director of Research for the Open Data Institute. As a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich's Institute for Advanced Study, she leads the Trustworthy Knowledge Graphs focus group and contributes to advancing human-centric AI research across European institutions. Professor Simperl obtained her doctoral degree in Computer Science from the Free University of Berlin and her diploma from the Technical University of Munich. Prior to joining King's, she held academic positions in Germany, Austria, and at the University of Southampton, and was a Turing Fellow. Her career trajectory demonstrates consistent leadership in bridging academic research with practical applications in data ecosystems. Her research sits at the critical intersection of AI and social computing, focusing on human-centric approaches to building sociotechnical systems that integrate data, algorithms, and human capabilities. She investigates how to make knowledge engineering more accessible, how to leverage collective intelligence for data quality improvement, and how to design participatory AI systems that address societal challenges like misinformation. Her work spans knowledge graphs, semantic technologies, crowdsourcing, and open data, with particular emphasis on the social dimensions of data-intensive systems and the governance frameworks needed for trustworthy AI deployment. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong evolution toward integrating large language models with traditional knowledge engineering practices while maintaining human oversight. There's a clear trajectory from foundational work on knowledge representation toward increasingly applied research addressing real-world challenges in media ecosystems, citizen science, and data governance, with growing attention to policy implications of AI technologies. Fellow of the British Computer Society Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at TUM-IAS (2023) Ranked among top 100 most influential scholars in knowledge engineering of the last decade Included in Women in AI 2000 ranking Professor Simperl has led 14 major European and national research projects totaling millions in funding, including MediaFutures (a Horizon 2020 program tackling online misinformation), QROWD, ODINE, Data Pitch, and ACTION. She currently co-chairs the Croissant working group in ML Commons developing data standards for AI, and serves as president of the Semantic Web Science Association. Her research has directly influenced the development of data ecosystems supporting startups and citizen science initiatives across Europe, demonstrating exceptional ability to translate theoretical advances into practical impact. As Director of Research at the Open Data Institute, she oversees initiatives connecting data entrepreneurs with artists and civic organizations. Her leadership in the MediaFutures project established a data-driven innovation hub that supported 51 startups/SMEs and 43 artists through three open calls, creating a sustainable model for arts-technology collaborations addressing media challenges. Her work with the ODINE project helped create a European ecosystem for data-driven startups, demonstrating her commitment to building practical applications of open data principles.

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects
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Carme Torras Genís is a Research Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), affiliated with the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics (IRI) in Barcelona and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). Her career spans over three decades, focusing on robotics, neurocomputing, and artificial intelligence with applications in healthcare and deformable object manipulation. M.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Barcelona, 1978) M.Sc. in Computer Science (University of Massachusetts, 11981) Ph.D. in Computer Science (UPC, 1984) Research Interests : Robotic manipulation of deformable objects (especially textiles) Neurocomputing and machine learning for robotic control Human-robot interaction and assistive robotics Computational topology for cloth state representation Ethics in social robotics and AI Medical applications of robotics for neuromuscular disease assessment Scientific Leadership : ERC Advanced Grant recipient (2016) IEEE and EurAI Fellow Coordinator of Horizon Europe project SoftEnable and former ERC project CLOTHILDE Editorial leadership in IEEE Transactions on Robotics and multiple journals Active in ethics committees and AI policy advisory boards Advisory Committee of Ethics in AI (Catalan Government) Vice-President of CSIC Ethics Committee Member of Royal Academy of Engineering (Spain)

Gian Antonio Sustoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Predictive Maintenance
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Gian Antonio Susto is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering , University of Padova . With a Ph.D. in Information Technology and post-doctoral experience at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, he leads research in Machine Learning , Semiconductor Manufacturing , and Industrial IoT . His work bridges Anomaly Detection , Continual Learning , and Algorithmic Fairness with applications in Hydroelectric Power Plants , Particle Accelerators , and Smart Mobility . B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Controls Engineering, University of Padova (cum laude) Ph.D. in Information Technology, University of Padova (2013) Post-Doc at National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2012-2013) Assistant Professor at University of Padova (2013-2021) His research focuses on Explainable AI , Virtual Metrology , and Deep Learning for manufacturing and infrastructure monitoring. Recent projects include the AIMS5.0 (AI for Manufacturing Sustainability) and MICS (Circular Economy in Italy) initiatives. His publications span Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence , IEEE Transactions , and Information Processing & Management , with 15+ recent papers on topics like Fault Diagnosis , Continual Learning , and Fair Ranking . Key scientific awards include: IEEE CCTA Best Student Paper Award (2021) IP&M 2020 Ph.D Paper Award Best Industry Paper Award, European Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis (ACD 2019) He has supervised Ph.D. students on projects involving Particle Accelerators , Plant Behavior Modeling , and Explainable AI , with alumni now at institutions like Max Planck Institute , IBM , and Scripps Research . Current teaching includes Reinforcement Learning and Explainable Machine Learning at graduate and Ph.D. levels.

• Evolutionary Computation
• Machine Learning
• Natural Computing
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Thomas Bäck is a Professor at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) , Leiden University , Netherlands, and a member of the interdisciplinary programme Society, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences (SAILS) . His academic career spans roles at Leiden University (1996–present) and leadership positions at the Center for Applied Systems Analysis in Dortmund (1994–2000). Education : Diplom-Informatiker (Computer Science), Technische Universität Dortmund (1990) Dr. rer. nat. (Computer Science), Technische Universität Dortmund (1994) Research Interests : Dr. Bäck specializes in evolutionary computation , machine learning , and their applications in sustainable smart industry and healthcare . Recent work focuses on integrating large language models (LLMs) and quantum computing into optimization frameworks, with projects like CIMPLO (predictive maintenance), ECOLE (experience-based optimization), and SAPPAO (airline operations optimization). Scientific Contributions : His 526+ publications cover evolutionary algorithms, quantum optimization, and LLM-driven design, with recent trends including: Quantum computing (e.g., quantum approximate optimization, quantum advantage challenges) LLM integration (e.g., hyperparameter tuning, mutation control, code evolution graphs) Healthcare and industry (e.g., predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, melt quality prediction) Algorithm benchmarking (e.g., IOHprofiler, MA-BBOB, explainable benchmarking) Scientific Awards : IEEE Fellow (2022) Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) member (2021) Academia Europaea member (2022) IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Evolutionary Computation Pioneer Award (2015) Fellow, International Society of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation (2003) Best Ph.D. thesis award, German Society of Computer Science (GI) (1995) Advising and Grants : He supervises Ph.D. candidates in evolutionary computation and machine learning and has secured 7 major grants from organizations like the Dutch Research Council , European Commission , and The Research Council of Norway . His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Evolutionary Computation Journal and associate editorships in leading AI journals.

Berrak Sismanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Speech Processing
• Machine Learning
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Berrak Sisman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Data Science and AI Institute and the Center for Language and Speech Processing (CLSP). She leads the Speech & Machine Learning Lab (SmILe Lab), focusing on AI-driven speech technologies. She received her PhD from the National University of Singapore in 2020 and was previously a tenure-track faculty member at the University of Texas at Dallas (2022–2024). Research Interests: Her work spans artificial intelligence, speech synthesis, voice conversion, emotion analysis in speech, medical speech applications, and secure speech technology. She develops neural models for expressive and adaptive speech processing. Publications: Her recent articles (2024–2025) emphasize speech emotion recognition, zero-shot prosody control, accent conversion, and disentangled representations in TTS, reflecting a focus on cross-modal learning, robustness, and real-world applications. Awards & Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2024) Amazon Faculty Research Award (2022) Singapore Ministry of Education Award (2021) A*STAR Singapore International Graduate Award (2016–2020) Leadership: She directs the SmILe Lab, recruiting PhD/Master’s students for projects in neural speech modeling. Her grants include NSF and Amazon funding for voice conversion and emotion synthesis research.

• Solar Energy
• Thermochemical Conversion
• Carbon Capture
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LIN Meng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) . He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) (2018) and has held postdoctoral positions at Caltech's Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (2018-2019). Research Interests include solar thermal/thermochemical/(photo)electrochemical energy conversion devices , CO2 capture and utilization , and multi-scale modeling and simulation . His work focuses on optimizing energy systems through advanced computational models and cross-disciplinary integration of physics. Recent Publications highlight his contributions to solar fuel processing, CO2 conversion technologies, and hybrid electrochemical systems, with articles in Nature Communications , Joule , and Energy & Environmental Science . His research emphasizes scalable solutions for sustainable energy and carbon management. Scientific Awards ASME Graduate Student Award (2018) Outstanding Reviewer of Solar Energy (2018, 2015) Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoc Fellowship (2017) Shanghai Outstanding Master Thesis (2016) Shanghai Jiao Tong University Outstanding Graduate (2013)

Rogério de Lemosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Resilient AI
• Self-adaptive software systems
• Authorisation infrastructures
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Rogério de Lemos is a Senior Lecturer in Computing Science and Director of Postgraduate Research (PGR) at the School of Computing, University of Kent. He previously served as an invited assistant professor at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and as a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Software Reliability (CSR) at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Dr. de Lemos' research focuses on architecting resilient systems, particularly in resilient AI, self-adaptive software systems, and authorization infrastructures. He belongs to both the Programming Languages and Systems Group and the Cyber Security Group at the University of Kent. His specific research interests include: Software engineering for self-adaptive systems assurances and resilience evaluation Dynamic generation of processes Handling insider threats using self-adaptive authorization Architectural abstractions for fault tolerance Verification and validation of dependable software architectures Software development for safety-critical systems Dependability and bioinspired computing His publication trends show increasing emphasis on practical applications of self-adaptive systems in cyber security contexts, with recent work spanning network traffic analysis, cryptographic function detection, and cloud-edge security architectures. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in cyber security and resilient systems architecture. Dr. de Lemos currently leads the "Collaborative and Confidential Information Sharing and Analysis for Cyber Protection" project funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme. His past projects include "ADAAS: Assuring Dependability in Architecture-based Adaptive Systems" and multiple collaborations with NCR on sensor fusion and fault tolerance. As Director of Postgraduate Research, he oversees the School of Computing's research degree programs and likely supervises PhD students in resilient systems and cyber security, though specific student names are not listed in the available information.

Jenny Y. Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Electrocatalysis
• Carbon Dioxide Reduction
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Jenny Y. Yang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on the development of inorganic electrocatalysts for chemical fuel generation and utilization, emphasizing bio-inspired secondary coordination sphere effects and thermochemical property optimization. Institution: University of California, Irvine Department: Chemistry Research Interests: Oxygen activation mechanisms Hydrogen production and oxidation Carbon dioxide reduction for fuel synthesis Thermochemical property effects on catalysis Secondary coordination sphere engineering Electrochemical carbon capture systems Scientific Trends: Recent work spans from 2023–2025, covering CO2-to-methane conversion, quantum dot hybrid systems for hydrogen evolution, and computational approaches to CO2 capture agent design. Articles highlight interdisciplinary methods combining inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and sustainability-focused engineering. Contact: Office: 4080 ISEB | Phone: 949-824-1533 | Email: j.yang@uci.edu

Suresh C Srivastavaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power system dynamics & stability studies
• Optimal power dispatch and state estimation
• Security analysis and control
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S. C. Srivastava is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) and serves as the Director of the IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy, highlighting his leadership in international academic collaboration. Dr. Srivastava earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1987 and completed his B.Tech from Banaras Hindu University in 1976. His research spans power system dynamics & stability studies, optimal power dispatch and state estimation, security analysis and control, smart grid technologies, and renewable energy integration including DC and AC micro-grids. His publication record shows consistent research output through 2018 with significant contributions to power system state estimation, microgrid protection, and wide area control systems. His work demonstrates a clear progression toward addressing contemporary challenges in power systems, particularly renewable integration and smart grid applications. Malaviya Award for Excellence in Power Systems (2018) Prof GK Dubey Memorial IEEE UP Section Life Time Achievement Award (2016) The Life time Achievement Award for Academic Excellence (2016) Dr. Srivastava serves in influential advisory roles including Chairman of the Expert Committee on Mission Innovation in Smart Grids (DST, New Delhi) and Member of the R&D Advisory Committee of NETRA, NTPC. His leadership in the IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy demonstrates ongoing commitment to addressing global energy challenges through international collaboration.