جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Xiaolong Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soft Robotics
• Medical Robotics and Devices
• Computer-Assisted Surgery
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Xiaolong Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University and a member of the STEM CORE program. He previously held a Research Scientist position at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Laboratory of Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR). His research spans soft robotics, medical robotics, computer-assisted surgery, and surgical innovation. Grants: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH), American Heart Association (AHA), Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) Research Areas: Soft robotics, medical devices, surgical automation, and robotics He has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers in IEEE, ASME, and BMES journals and conferences, and his work has been recognized with awards such as the Maryland Innovation Initiative Award and Best Paper Runner-up Award in Robotics. Dr. Liu has also contributed to NSF panels, conference committees, and editorial boards in robotics and automation.

Stefan Krastanovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Hardware Design and Control
• Resilient Noisy Quantum Circuits
• Entanglement and Quantum Networking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Krastanov is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, focusing on quantum hardware design, control, and optimization across multiple layers of quantum computing and networking technologies. His work bridges physical hardware descriptions with logical circuit compilation, emphasizing resilience in noisy quantum systems. Research Interests include Quantum Hardware Design, Entanglement-Based Networking, Quantum Error Correction, and Modeling Software for Quantum Systems. His primary lab is the Quantum Information Lab , with affiliations to the Advanced Classical and Quantum Information Research Lab. Recent work trends highlight advancements in quantum repeater networks, error-corrected compilation, and photonic neural networks. His publications span topics like non-Markovian dynamics simulation, NP-hard optimization in quantum dot arrays, and scalable spin quantum memory control. Labs and Teams: Quantum Information Lab (leading experimental/theoretical work) and collaborations through the Advanced Classical and Quantum Information Research Lab.

Kate Farrahiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Digital Health
• Human Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Farrahi is an Associate Professor in the ECS department at the University of Southampton, where she leads research in the Vision, Learning and Control (VLC) Group. Previously, she was a Research Assistant at the Idiap Research Institute and earned her PhD in Computer Science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). Her work focuses on the intersection of machine learning and digital health, particularly in developing human sensing methods using vision and wearable technologies. She currently supervises four PhD students in Computer Science and actively accepts new PhD applications. Her research interests span machine learning applications in healthcare, including wearable device analytics, epidemiological modeling via AI, and drug discovery through generative methods. She has been recognized with a Best Paper Award (2022) and contributes to interdisciplinary research groups such as the Institute for Life Sciences and Centre for Machine Intelligence. Her work bridges computational methods with real-world health challenges, emphasizing practical deployment of AI solutions in clinical and public health contexts. Research Groups: Vision, Learning and Control; Institute for Life Sciences; Centre for Health Technologies; Centre for Machine Intelligence Key Collaborations: Cross-disciplinary projects combining computer science with biomedical engineering and public health

• Medical Imaging
• Deep Learning Applications
• Ultrasound Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mehrdad Salehi is a researcher at the Chair of Computer Science Applications in Medicine at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) . His work focuses on the intersection of computer science and medical imaging, with expertise in ultrasound technology, deep learning, and surgical navigation systems. Key research areas include sonification of medical data, 3D ultrasound reconstruction, and machine learning-based segmentation. He has contributed to innovative projects like PRO-TIP calibration phantoms and ColibriDoc autonomous docking systems. His publications highlight trends in acoustic feedback mechanisms, neural radiance fields for medical imaging, and real-time image analysis. He can be reached at mehrdad.salehi@tum.de .

Matthew Holdenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Surgical Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Computer-Assisted Surgery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Holden is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University. He holds a PhD (2018) and MSc (2014) from Queen's University and a BScH (2012) from Western University. His research focuses on Surgical Data Science, applying machine learning to surgical time-series data from operating rooms and simulations to improve patient outcomes and surgical training. Key areas include real-time decision support, performance assessment, and surgical efficiency through domain-knowledge integration. Research interests emphasize machine learning for surgical workflows, skill assessment via sensor data (e.g., motion tracking, EEG), and computer-assisted interventions. Notable work includes automated proficiency evaluation in cataract surgery, ultrasound-guided procedures, and neurosurgical training. His contributions span medical robotics, surgical education, and clinical decision support systems. Publications highlight advancements in surgical workflow anticipation, tool detection, and skill metrics across domains like ophthalmology, emergency medicine, and neurology. Holden advocates for interdisciplinary approaches combining computational methods with clinical expertise to enhance healthcare delivery.

Mario Romeroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Visualization
• Ubiquitous Computing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mario Romero is an Associate Professor in Visualization at the Department of Computational Science and Technology (CST), KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He leads the InfraVis national research infrastructure for data visualization and is a Digital Futures Faculty member. His roles include national technical manager of InfraVis, member of the Executive Committee of Digital Futures, and Associate Director for Seminars & Workshops. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2009), MSc in Computer Science (UIUC, 2001), and dual BSc degrees in Industrial Engineering and Construction Engineering (Universidad San Francisco de Quito, 1996). He is a Fulbright Scholar from Ecuador and holds postdoctoral experience at Uppsala University. Research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization, and Ubiquitous Computing. Key projects include: TENT: Technology-Enhanced Neurosurgical Training VisBac: Visualizing airborne bacteria in ORs PSP: Platform for Smart People (autism support) SMART: Predictive maintenance in pharmaceuticals Homo Colossus: Energy footprint visualization Awards: Selected for IVA's 100 research2business projects (2021). Co-founded BrailleTouch (blind-friendly keyboard) and Anymaker (3D sketching app). Supervised students in C-Awards-winning projects (e.g., Yue Liu's thesis defense in 2024). Teaching: Responsible for courses like Information Visualization (DH2321) and Advanced Graphics & Interaction (DH2413). Active in organizing conferences (e.g., Eurographics 2020 Education Track Chair).

Emanuele Truccoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Medical Image Analysis
• Retinal Image Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Emanuele (Manuel) Trucco is the NRP Chair of Computational Vision in the Department of Computing, School of Science and Engineering, at the University of Dundee. He holds additional roles as an Honorary Clinical Researcher at NHS Tayside and formerly served as an Adjunct Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2018 to 2021. He earned his MSc and PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Genoa, Italy, in 1984 and 1990, respectively. His research focuses on medical image and data analysis, particularly in retinal imaging, using machine and deep learning techniques. He is co-director of VAMPIRE, a major international initiative in retinal image analysis, which supports biomarker studies in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, and neurodegenerative disorders. His recent work includes AI-driven tools for predicting dementia from brain scans and cardiovascular risk from retinal images. The latest publications reflect strong trends in applying deep learning to retinal and brain imaging for early disease detection, with themes centered on AI in healthcare, precision medicine, and non-invasive diagnostics. FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) FIAPR (Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition) Professor Trucco has led and co-led significant research projects funded by EPSRC, NIHR, and EU programs. He has supervised PhD students through industry-sponsored studentships (e.g., OPTOS, NIDEK, Toshiba) and collaborated with institutions such as the Universities of Edinburgh and Liverpool. His research is supported by extensive industrial partnerships including Canon Medical, Epipole plc, and NIDEK. He is a key member of the UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium and co-director of the VAMPIRE initiative, a collaborative effort between the Universities of Dundee and Edinburgh focused on retinal image analysis. His work also involves participation in major research networks such as the Academic Health Science Partnership in Tayside.

Babak Taatiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Healthcare Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Babak Taati is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto (UofT), affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI). He holds the Barbara G. Stymiest Chair in Rehabilitation Technology Research at UHN and is a Senior Scientist at KITE, UHN's research arm. He is also a Vector Institute Faculty Affiliate. His work focuses on applying computer vision and machine learning to healthcare challenges, particularly in rehabilitation technologies for aging populations, gait analysis, fall prevention, and dementia care. Taati leads the Aging team at KITE and is affiliated with the Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab (IATSL) and the Computational Vision group. Research interests include noninvasive monitoring of health conditions such as Parkinsonism, sleep apnea, and pain management in older adults. His contributions span datasets like the Toronto NeuroFace Dataset and TOAGA archive, emphasizing clinical applications. Taati has taught CSC420 (Image Understanding) repeatedly and has organized workshops on topics like AI in dementia care and ambient intelligence in healthcare. His awards include the TRI-UHN Best Paper Award (2017) and the AMS Healthcare Fellow in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence (2021). He has advised students like Michael Li and collaborates on grants involving federal initiatives (e.g., FedDev Ontario). His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical healthcare solutions, addressing unmet clinical needs through vision-based systems.

• Neurology
• Neurocritical Care
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christine Eckhardt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine (UMass Chan Medical School), specializing in Neurocritical Care. She earned her MD from Harvard Medical School and holds an MS degree. Education: MD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA MS (unspecified field) Dr. Eckhardt's research focuses on neurocritical care, neurotoxicity syndromes, and EEG-based diagnostics. She develops quantitative EEG methods for assessing immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity (ICANS) and delirium severity, with applications in CAR T-cell therapy and critical care neurology. Her recent publications (2022–2023) emphasize automated neurotoxicity detection , EEG signal processing , and health equity disparities in heart failure care. Key subfields include neurocritical care, computational neuroscience, and clinical outcome modeling.

Michael Stevensمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Digital Manufacturing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Stevens is a Senior Lecturer at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra , where he focuses on advanced manufacturing and biomedical device control systems . His work bridges digital manufacturing for SMEs with smart artificial heart technologies , emphasizing industry collaboration and translational research. Specializes in physiological control systems for rotary blood pumps Develops unobtrusive fall detection systems for dementia patients Leads international projects on total artificial heart development Education : B.Eng (Medical - First Class Honours), Queensland University of Technology (2010) PhD in Physiological Control for Biventricular Assist Devices, University of Queensland (2014) Research Trends show consistent focus on: Machine learning for biomedical diagnostics (2018–2025) mmWave radar and thermal sensors in patient monitoring (2021–2024) Computational fluid dynamics in artificial heart modeling (2016–2024) Physiological control algorithms for rotary blood pumps (2011–2025) Scientific Awards : UNSW Scientia Education Award (2021) for contextual teaching Heart Foundation Runner-up for "Smart Artificial Hearts" pitch (2021) ARC PGC Supervisor Award (2017) for mentoring Grants & Supervision : Holds over $6 million in competitive funding including MRFF and ARC grants. Currently supervises 4 PhD students while maintaining industry partnerships with VitalCare and BiVACOR. Labs & Facilities : Works across UNSW Engineering labs and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering platforms, including mock circulation loops and high-performance computing clusters for CFD simulations.

Chris Bryanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Storytelling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chris Bryan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) at Arizona State University (ASU), part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He leads the Sonoran Visualization Laboratory (SVL @ ASU), focusing on data visualization, human-computer interaction, and advanced interfaces for data science. His research includes explainable AI, augmented/virtual reality, and privacy-preserving visualization techniques. Educations: Ph.D. Computer Science, University of California, Davis (2018) B.S. Computer Science, University of Arkansas (2008) Research Interests: Bryan’s work spans data visualization, human-computer interaction, explainable AI, and immersive visualization. He develops tools for collaborative analysis, privacy-aware systems, and visual analytics for complex data. Current projects involve VR/AR interfaces, bias reduction in NLP tasks, and educational visualization tools. Recent Achievements: Recipient of the 2024 and 2023 Top Five Percent Faculty Award at ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. NSF grants for privacy-preserving visualization (SaTC #2224066) and visualization education (IUSE #2216452). Multiple publications in top venues like IEEE VIS, CHI, and EuroVis, including work on differential privacy, mind wandering in visualization, and LLM prompt exploration. Advising & Grants: Advises Ph.D., MS, and undergraduate students on visualization and HCI research. Collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and Nankai University. Lab focuses on mentoring and preparing students for academic and industry roles in visualization and AI. Labs & Teams: Leads the SVL @ ASU, which uses advanced hardware (HTC Vive, HoloLens 2) and tools like D3.js, React, and LaTeX. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary projects with domain experts in medicine, engineering, and security.

Tim Weyrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Computing
• Computer Graphics
• Cultural Heritage Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Weyrich is Professor of Visual Computing (part-time) at University College London and Professor of Digital Reality at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. He leads the Digital Reality Lab and has affiliations with the Virtual Environments and Computer Graphics group at UCL, Eurographics, and the EPSRC Doctoral Training Centre (SEAHA). Previously, he held a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship at Princeton University. Research Interests: Content creation and computational photography Appearance modeling and fabrication Point-based graphics and cultural heritage analysis Digital humanities and 3D printing Article Trends: Recent work focuses on neural radiance fields (FruitNeRF++), 3D Gaussian splatting, mmWave radar inverse rendering, and texture anomaly detection. Applications span autonomous systems, cultural heritage, and medical imaging. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Honourable Mention (BMVC 2022) Best Student Paper Award (EG Workshop on GCH 2014) Honorable Mention (Eurographics 2011) Best Student Paper Honourable Mention (BMVC 2018) ACM SIGCHI Best Paper Honourable Mention (CHI 2013)

Elliot Hawkesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dynamic Systems
• Control & Robotics
• Micro & Nano Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elliot Hawkes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research bridges design, mechanics, and non-traditional materials to develop robust, adaptable, human-safe robots for uncertain environments. He leads the Hawkes Lab, focusing on bio-inspired microstructured adhesives, nonlinear compliant mechanisms, soft actuators, exoskeletons, and growing robots. PhD from Stanford University, 2015 Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford's CHARM Lab, 2015-2016 Assistant Professor at UCSB since 2016 Current projects include: Material-like robotic collectives with spatiotemporal control Variable friction shoe for locomotor therapy High-force soft actuators for industrial applications Vine-inspired robots for search and rescue Growing robots for biomedical and environmental use Recent publications in Science and Nature highlight breakthroughs in soft robotics and human-safe actuation. His team has received multiple NSF GRFP awards and a UCSB Regents Fellowship. The lab holds patents in adhesive gripping, soft actuation, and reconfigurable robotics.

Craig Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Image Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Craig Jones is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare and contributes to the Precision Medicine Analytics Platform's Imaging and Data Science Subcommittees. BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from Simon Fraser University MSc in Medical Biophysics from the University of Western Ontario PhD in Physics from the University of British Columbia His research focuses on applying artificial intelligence and neural networks to medical image processing, particularly for MRI, CT, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and ultrasound datasets. Key areas include 2D/3D image processing, anomaly detection, segmentation, and uncertainty quantification, with clinical applications in neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and oncology. Projects span robotic imaging, neuroendoscopic guidance, and cancer boundary detection. Recent publications highlight advancements in vision-language models for 3D medical imaging, automated segmentation of venous malformations, and AI-guided neurosurgical tools. Articles emphasize multimodal data fusion, self-supervised learning, and federated learning for rare cancer analytics. He received a $310,000 Department of Defense grant in 2022 to develop AI-guided treatments for venous malformations. His work bridges clinical imaging domains and computer vision as a member of the Radiology AI Lab (RAIL), a collaborative effort across Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Whiting School of Engineering, and the Applied Physics Laboratory.

Jacob Youngمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuro-oncology
• Glioblastoma
• Brain Tumor Immunology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jacob Young, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and a Principal Investigator in the UCSF Brain Tumor Center. His clinical practice focuses on neurosurgical management of adult brain tumors including gliomas, metastatic tumors, and meningiomas, utilizing advanced brain mapping techniques to preserve critical motor, language, and sensory functions during resection. Dr. Young's educational background includes a BS in Neuroscience from Duke University (2012), an MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2017), and a neurosurgery residency at UCSF (2017-2024). His research program integrates laboratory investigations with clinical trials to address fundamental challenges in brain tumor treatment. His primary research interests center on understanding glioblastoma immune microenvironment dynamics and developing innovative therapeutic strategies. Key focus areas include: First-in-human clinical trials of novel immunotherapies Focused ultrasound-mediated blood-brain barrier disruption to enhance drug delivery Longitudinal molecular profiling of tumor evolution during treatment AI-driven tools for patient care navigation and clinical trial assessment Prospective outcomes research through the RANO resect group and NeuroPoint Alliance His work bridges fundamental tumor biology with translational applications to overcome treatment resistance. Analysis of Dr. Young's 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on surgical innovation, tumor immunology, and molecular characterization. Key trends include: development of prognostic classification systems for resection extent, investigation of glioma-neuronal circuit interactions driving immunosuppression, and optimization of drug delivery strategies. His collaborative work within the RANO consortium establishes evidence-based surgical guidelines while his lab's focus on microenvironmental factors informs next-generation immunotherapies. Dr. Young has received significant recognition including: Chan-Zuckerberg Physician Scientist Fellowship (2021-2022) ASCO Young Investigator Award (2022-2023) Andrew J. Lockhart Focused Ultrasound Fellowship (2023) Multiple Harold Rosegay Teaching Awards from UCSF Howard Naffziger Award for Clinical Excellence His research is supported by NIH, NCI, Focused Ultrasound Foundation, and AANS grants. As lab director, Dr. Young mentors a diverse team including PhD candidates like Edward Valenzuela (DSCB program) and specialists in immunology and neuro-oncology. His lab participates in the RANO resect group, ENCRAM research program, and NeuroPoint Alliance to advance clinical protocols. Current projects include developing intraoperative focused ultrasound prototypes, single-cell analysis of tumor evolution, and AI tools for patient navigation through care pathways. Future work focuses on translating microenvironment discoveries into combination therapies targeting treatment resistance mechanisms.