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Jianming Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Informatics
• Data Science
• Medical Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jianming Liang is a full professor at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions, specializing in biomedical informatics, data science, and computer vision. His research focuses on self-supervised learning, foundation models, and improving transfer learning techniques for medical imaging applications. National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2021) ASU Faculty Innovation Award (2019) ASU Distinguished Faculty Award (2023) NIH R01 grant recipient Led lab producing FDA-approved medical imaging products His lab has developed multiple open-source frameworks like Ark , Foundation_X , and ModelsGenesis for medical image analysis. Team has received over 70 student research awards including NCWIT Collegiate and AMIA Ph.D. Dissertation honors. Key research contributions include: Anatomically consistent foundation models Domain-adaptive pretraining strategies Annotation-efficient deep learning Integrated classification/localization/segmentation frameworks 40+ US patents (50+ pending) Major publications demonstrate leadership in self-supervised learning for chest radiography, pulmonary embolism detection, and medical AI explainability.

• Machine Learning
• Computational Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aapo Hyvärinen is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology and the Helsinki Probabilistic Machine Learning Lab . He previously held the position of Professor of Machine Learning at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, University College London (2016-2019). Education : Undergraduate Mathematics at University of Helsinki, Vienna, and Paris; Ph.D. in Information Science from Helsinki University of Technology (1997) His research focuses on machine learning and computational neuroscience , particularly: Independent Component Analysis (ICA) Natural Image Statistics Causal Representation Learning Neural Signal Processing Applications to brain imaging (MEG, CryoEM) Recent publications emphasize causal discovery , identifiable machine learning , and nonlinear ICA . Key projects include: VETURI (AI for health) DIGIMIND (AI in mental health) CIFAR grants (2022-2025) Scientific awards : Highly Cited Researcher (2010) He serves as Action Editor for the Journal of Machine Learning Research and Neural Computation , and has held Area Chair roles at NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AISTATS, and UAI conferences. His work bridges theoretical machine learning with neuroscience and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence .

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Computer Vision
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mani Golparvar Fard is a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding joint appointments in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He also contributes to the Technology Entrepreneur Center. His research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data analytics to advance construction management, infrastructure monitoring, and automation. Key areas include BIM integration, reality capture systems, and deep learning-based progress tracking. His work emphasizes automated construction progress monitoring through semantic segmentation, vision-language models, and UAV-based data collection. He has pioneered methods like Scan2BIM-NET for converting point clouds into BIM models and developed frameworks for worker safety analysis using machine learning. Awards: Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize (2018) Daniel W. Halpin Award for Scholarship (2016) Advising & Grants: While no specific grant details are provided, his research is supported by collaborations with industry and government initiatives, such as the Japanese national bridge inspection project. He advises a team focused on AI-driven construction solutions and maintains active partnerships with engineering firms. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups in vision-based construction analytics, automated scheduling systems, and BIM integration. His work is disseminated through platforms like the VisualSiteDiary system and the InstaDam open-source platform for structural damage analysis.

• Data Integration
• Data Management
• Data Preparation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Renée J. Miller is a Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Data Intelligence at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on data integration, data management, and open data systems. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Cognitive Science from MIT. Her work addresses challenges in data preparation, integration, and curation, aiming to reduce the burden on data scientists. She co-authored foundational papers on data exchange and schema mapping, earning the ICDT Test-of-Time Award (2013) and the Alonzo Church Award (2020). Miller has led major initiatives like the NSERC Business Intelligence Network and the International Very Large Data Base Foundation. Her grants include NSERC Accelerator Awards and funding from IBM, SAP, and Microsoft. Notable students include Ariel Fuxman (SIGMOD Dissertation Award winner) and Oktie Hassanzadeh (IBM PhD Fellow). Her research group, the Miller Lab, develops tools like Clio for schema mapping and systems for data lake exploration (RONIN, JOSIE).

Yang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smart Manufacturing
• Smart Energy Systems
• Clean Energy Transition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yang Liu is a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Engineering , Linköping University, Sweden, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oulu, Finland. His expertise spans smart manufacturing, clean energy transition, and Industry 4.0 applications. He holds an M.Sc. and D.Sc. from the University of Vaasa, Finland. Research & Awards: Liu's work focuses on sustainable systems, decision support systems, and AI-driven energy efficiency. He has authored over 140 Web of Science publications, including top 0.1% ESI Hot Papers. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists (Stanford-Elsevier) and leads globally in 'big data analytics in manufacturing' and 'Industry 4.0-driven circular economy' research. Leadership & Projects: He leads projects like FlexSUS (EU Horizon 2020) and PERSEUS, developing tools for smart urban energy planning and 15-minute city models. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cleaner Engineering and Technology and Guest Editor for multiple journals. His research emphasizes bridging data science with sustainability challenges in manufacturing and energy systems. Key Achievements: Top-ranked in global citations, ESI Highly Cited Papers, and industry-driven sustainability frameworks. Grants: Leads EU-funded projects and collaborates with Siemens Energy on energy transition solutions. Labs & Teams: Part of the Environmental Technology and Management (MILJÖ) division and Unit for Product Service Innovation (MILJOPSI) at Linköping.

• Operations Research
• Management Science
• Optimization Algorithms
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dmytro Matsypura is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Business Analytics at the University of Sydney Business School. He holds a BA (Hons) from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), an MS (Hons) from KPI, and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on optimization methodologies, network science, and their applications in finance, transportation, ecology, and graph theory. He is a recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the Wayne Lonergan Outstanding Teaching Award (Early Career) in 2010. Education: PhD in Management Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2006) MS (Hons) in Information Systems, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (2000) BA (Hons) in Business Administration, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (1998) Research Interests: Dr. Matsypura’s work spans operations research and management science, with a focus on mathematical optimization and network science. His methodological contributions include developing efficient optimization algorithms, while his applied research addresses real-world challenges in finance, engineering, and ecology. Notable applications include wildfire fuel management, portfolio margining, and credit card fraud detection via graph-based models. Awards and Recognition: Teaching Excellence Award (2008, 2013, 2018) Wayne Lonergan Outstanding Teaching Award (Early Career) (2010) Grants and Projects: Current projects include Bushfire Analytics: Optimization of Fuel Reduction (2023, ARC Discovery Project). His research frequently integrates interdisciplinary collaborations, such as applying graph theory to biomedical problems and cybersecurity. Labs/Teams: Active in the Sydney Environment Institute, contributing to projects at the intersection of analytics and sustainability. Collaborates with industry on fraud detection and supply chain optimization.

Ehsan Abbasnejadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ehsan Abbasnejad is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and holds adjunct positions at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML, University of Adelaide) and the Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR). He specializes in foundational AI, focusing on vision-language tasks, adversarial machine learning, and reinforcement learning. His work bridges theory with real-world applications in agriculture, energy, healthcare, and sports. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Australian National University (ANU). Research Interests: Machine Learning Theory and Adversarial Defenses Neural Network Robustness and Generalization Multimodal Learning (Vision-Language) Continual and Transfer Learning Applications in Energy, Healthcare, and Robotics Awards: Finalist for Australian AI Academic/Researcher of the Year (2024) Multidisciplinary competition wins (e.g., OzMineral Explorer Challenge) Advising & Grants: Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project on Reinforcement Learning CSIRO's Next Generation Graduate Fund Accepting PhD students in foundational AI and applications Labs & Teams: Director of Foundational Machine Learning & Reasoning at Monash, leading global teams in AI competitions and industry collaborations (Microsoft Research, NEC Labs America).

Rebecca Willettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Willett is a Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at the University of Chicago and Faculty Director of AI at the Data Science Institute. She holds the Worah Family Professorship and is a member of the Wallman Society of Fellows. Her research focuses on machine learning, signal processing, and scientific computing, with applications in astronomy, climate science, and biochemistry. She has held visiting roles at institutions including UCLA and INRIA. Key roles include Deputy Directorships at the NSF-Simons Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology and the SkAI Institute. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University (2005), followed by faculty roles at Duke University (2005–2013) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013–2018). Awards include the 2024 SIAM Data Science Career Award, NSF CAREER Award (2007), and AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2010). Research interests span inverse problems, optimization theory, and interdisciplinary applications. Her work bridges high-dimensional statistics and imaging science. Recent articles emphasize neural network theory, climate data assimilation, and biophysical modeling. Awards include SIAM Fellowship, IEEE Fellowship, and teaching excellence awards. She leads initiatives in AI ethics, broadening participation in STEM, and serves on key committees like the National Academies' CATS. Labs/Groups: Machine Learning Group at UChicago, CERES Center for Unstoppable Computing. Grants include NSF, DOE, and collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory.

Heather Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mobile Computing
• Security and Privacy
• Adversarial Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heather Zheng is the Neubauer Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago, co-directing the SAND Lab (Security, Algorithms, Networking and Data) with Prof. Ben Y. Zhao. She holds IEEE (2015) and ACM (2023) Fellowships, and was recognized as MIT TR35 (2005) for cognitive radio research. Her work bridges mobile/IoT security, adversarial ML, and generative AI ethics. Zheng earned her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Maryland in 1999, with prior roles at Bell-Labs, Microsoft Research Asia, and UCSB. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (1999) Research Focus: Explores cutting-edge challenges in: Security implications of mobile/IoT sensors (e.g., bracelet-of-silence countermeasures) Adversarial machine learning defense mechanisms (e.g., Blacklight attack detection) Generative AI governance (Glaze, NightShade copyright tools) Awards: ACM Fellow (2023) IEEE Fellow (2015) World Technology Network Fellow Labs & Collaborations: Leads SAND Lab focusing on security, ML, and networked systems. Active in UChicago's Systems Group exploring cloud/edge computing architectures.

Furkan Alacaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• User Authentication
• Usable Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Furkan Alaca is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University's School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on user authentication systems, addressing security and usability challenges. He holds a Ph.D. (2018) in Computer Science from Carleton University, an M.A.Sc. (2012) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a B.Eng. (2010) in Communications Engineering, all from Carleton University. His academic career includes teaching roles at Queen's University and the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he taught courses such as Cryptography, Cybersecurity, and Discrete Mathematics. He is affiliated with Queen's Security Research Group and Computer Security Research Lab. Research interests include computer and internet security, usable security, authentication mechanisms, and systems security. He has contributed to advancements in web authentication frameworks, malware analysis, and privacy-preserving technologies. His work spans conferences like IEEE and ACM, with notable publications in cybersecurity, machine learning, and network efficiency. Current teaching includes CISC 447 (Introduction to Cybersecurity) and CISC 468 (Cryptography). He has advised on courses ranging from undergraduate programming to graduate-level security topics.

Aad van der Vaartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• Medical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aad van der Vaart is a Professor of Stochastics at Leiden University's Mathematical Institute. He was awarded the prestigious NWO Spinoza Prize in 2015 for groundbreaking work in mathematical statistics, particularly Bayesian methods applied to medical imaging, genetic data, and complex models. His research bridges pure mathematical theory with applied domains like neuroscience and astronomy. Research Interests : Van der Vaart focuses on infinite-dimensional Bayesian statistics, nonparametric models, and statistical genetics. His work emphasizes rigorous mathematical analysis of prior distributions and their impact on data-driven conclusions. Applications include gene network modeling and PET scan image reconstruction. Key Contributions : Authored influential books on estimation theory; pioneered modern Bayesian approaches to high-dimensional data. His Spinoza Prize funds will support interdisciplinary research and hiring new talent in statistical methods. Awards : NWO Spinoza Prize (2015), recognized as a global leader in statistical theory. Future Directions : Expanding into astronomical data analysis and medical applications, leveraging Bayesian frameworks for big datasets.

James B. Rawlingsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Process Control
• Reaction Engineering
• Model Predictive Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James B. Rawlings is the Mellichamp Process Control Chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and holds the rank of Professor. His research focuses on chemical process control, reaction engineering at the molecular level, and computational modeling with tools like Octave. He has held prominent roles, including the Paul A. Elfers Chair at UW Madison and the Steenbock Professor of Engineering. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1985), BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Postdoctoral training at the Institute for System Dynamics and Process Control, University of Stuttgart (1985-1986). Research interests include nonlinear systems, model predictive control (MPC), moving horizon estimation (MHE), and stochastic reaction engineering. His work bridges theory and industrial applications, emphasizing robustness and practical implementation. Awards: Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Engineering (2016), IFAC (2016), and IEEE (2012). Recipient of the Process Automation Hall of Fame (2016), Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor (2015), and numerous AIChE awards. Honorary doctorate from Technical University of Denmark (2011). Grants & Leadership: Led NSF-funded projects on MPC and control systems. Developed Octave, a widely used computational tool. Active in academic leadership and curriculum development, recognized with teaching awards including the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2013). Labs & Teams: Directs research groups focused on control theory, computational tools, and industrial process optimization. Collaborates with industry on MPC implementation and disturbance modeling.

Sanghyun Hongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Trustworthy AI
• Machine Learning
• Efficient Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sanghyun Hong is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , focusing on Trustworthy AI and Cybersecurity . He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park (2021) and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Seoul National University (2015). His research bridges machine learning , security , and privacy-preserving systems . Current research themes: Robustness of AI systems to adversarial attacks Privacy-preserving machine learning Security of pre-trained and large language models Hardware fault vulnerabilities in neural networks Cybersecurity workforce development Publication Trends (15 most recent): Focus on adversarial machine learning (jailbreaking LLMs, membership inference) Advances in physics-informed neural networks and time series forecasting Key contributions to AI security and malware detection Interdisciplinary work in visualization design and tsunami warning systems Scientific Accolades : Google Faculty Research Award (2023) Samsung Global Research Award (2022, 2023, 2024) DARPA Riser (2022) NSF SFS Award (co-PI, 2023) USENIX Enigma Speaker (2021) Academic Leadership : Mentors 5 Ph.D. students and has graduated 8 M.S. and B.S. students. Currently developing next-generation auditing frameworks for AI systems while on medical leave until Winter 2026.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Neurosymbolic AI
• Logic and AI
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vaishak Belle is a Reader in Logic and Learning at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, and serves as Director of Research and Innovation at the Bayes Centre (40% position). His academic career focuses on the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, formal logic, and machine learning systems. His research spans multiple domains within AI: Neurosymbolic AI integration approaches Logic-based machine learning frameworks Ethics, fairness, and responsibility in AI systems Generative AI and its societal impact Robotics with advanced reasoning capabilities Causal modeling and probabilistic reasoning Belle leads a research laboratory dedicated to advancing neurosymbolic AI, which combines the explainability of symbolic systems with the learning capabilities of neural networks. His recent work has explored abduction in logical frameworks, formal languages for AI safety, and the relevance of logic for general-purpose AI systems. He has made significant contributions to bridging the gap between theoretical AI foundations and practical applications. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on creating AI systems that can reason formally while learning from data, with applications ranging from robotics to ethical decision-making frameworks. His research addresses fundamental challenges in developing trustworthy, explainable AI that can operate safely in complex environments. Beyond technical research, Belle is actively engaged in AI education through executive programs on AI leadership and ethics, and has contributed to public understanding through his children's book "The girl and the robot" which explores human-robot relationships and emotional projection onto artificial agents. He maintains an active presence in the international AI research community, regularly participating in major workshops including Dagstuhl seminars on neurosymbolic AI, and collaborating with researchers across disciplines from computer science to philosophy.

Florian Schäferمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Machine Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Florian Schäfer is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research spans numerical computation, statistical inference, and competitive games, with applications in materials science, turbulence modeling, computer graphics, and computational geometry. He will join the Courant Institute at NYU in September 2025. PhD in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Caltech Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mathematics, University of Bonn His work focuses on information geometric mechanics to design structure-preserving numerical methods for continuum mechanics. This includes: State-of-the-art solvers for elliptic PDEs via Gaussian elimination and conditional independence Efficient multi-agent optimization algorithms Information geometric regularization for compressible fluid dynamics Enabling the first compressible fluid simulation exceeding 100 trillion grid cells His recent research trends integrate: Machine learning for materials science (e.g., active learning, Bayesian approaches) Stochastic modeling of microstructures and phase-field problems Neural operators for super-resolution fluid dynamics Generative models for polycrystalline material datasets Optimal transport and diffusion models for conditional density transformations High-performance computing at extreme scales Florian collaborates with researchers including Houman Owhadi, Jessie Liu, Spencer Bryngelson, Tamer Zaki, and Ali Mani. He actively presents at conferences like SIAM and UCLA seminars, and is recruiting PhD students for work at the Courant Institute starting 2025.