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Erik Rodnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Data Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Erik Rodner is a faculty member at the University of Applied Sciences Berlin (HTW Berlin), where he serves as a Professor for Machine Learning and Data Science. He also contributes to the School of Engineering Sciences - Technology and Life. His research spans computer vision, machine learning, and biomedical applications, with a focus on learning with limited data, robust visual recognition models, and medical image analysis. He has developed innovative methods for medical diagnostics, industrial classification, and anomaly detection. Recent publications (2025-2016) highlight his expertise in visual in-context learning, semi-weakly segmentation, and active learning frameworks. He has collaborated with institutions such as ZEISS Group, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, and UC Berkeley. Scientific Awards: Award for Excellent Teaching (2023)

Juan Zhaiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software-AI Synergy
• Software Dependability
• Formal Specification Synthesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Juan Zhai is an Assistant Professor in the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences (CICS) at University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she co-directs the Laboratory for Advanced Software Engineering Research (LASER) and participates in the UMass NLP group. Her academic career spans over 7 years of active service including program committee roles at top-tier conferences like ICSE, FSE, and ASE. Her research focuses on Software-AI Synergy with core areas including: Formal Specification Synthesis for precise software behavior definition Comment Generation and Maintenance using LLMs Trustworthy AI through bias detection and framework testing Deep Learning Infrastructure Reliability Recent work demonstrates strong emphasis on practical tools for AI safety and software dependability. Her publication trends show consistent output in top software engineering venues (ASE, ICSE, FSE) with increasing focus on AI/ML conferences (ACL, CVPR, ICLR). Key themes include metamorphic testing for deep learning frameworks, bias analysis in LLMs, and formal methods for specification synthesis. She actively serves the community through: Program committees for 13 major conferences Reviewing for 5 top journals including TOSEM and TSE 40+ total reviews across SE and AI venues Juan mentors PhD students including Gehao Zhang (research focus: Software Engineering, AI Safety) and teaches graduate courses like CS520 (Theory and Practice of Software Engineering) and CS692P (Hot Topics in SE Research). She leads the LASER lab which develops tools like C2S, CPC, and DevMuT for software reasoning and AI infrastructure testing.

Alina Roitbergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Human Activity Recognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alina Roitberg is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at the University of Stuttgart , affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology . Her research focuses on advancing computer vision, machine learning, and robotics applications, particularly in human activity recognition, domain adaptation, and synthetic data generation. She explores challenges in action understanding, cross-domain generalization, and real-world deployment of AI systems in fields like healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. Her work emphasizes robust learning under noisy conditions, multimodal data fusion, and ethical AI applications. Recent projects include foundational studies on large language models in construction (AEC), video-based muscle group estimation, and improving driver activity recognition for autonomous vehicles. She also investigates circular factory design through uncertainty-aware process optimization and human-robot interaction. Dr. Roitberg's contributions span academic publications and industrial collaborations, addressing both theoretical advancements and practical implementations. Her research bridges computer vision techniques with real-world problems, emphasizing scalability and ethical considerations in AI deployment.

Florian Knollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Florian Knoll is a full professor in Computational Imaging at the Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. He leads the Computational Imaging Lab, focusing on machine learning applications in medical imaging, particularly accelerating MRI through innovative reconstruction algorithms and translating them into clinical practice. His research emphasizes improving MRI speed, artifact robustness, and accessibility, alongside developing quantitative biomarkers for disease processes. Knoll's work is funded by NIH grants, including projects on machine learning for musculoskeletal imaging, MR fingerprinting, and deep learning frameworks for MRI reconstruction. He is a key figure in open science initiatives, co-creating the fastMRI dataset with Facebook AI, providing public access to over 1300 knee and 7000 brain MRI scans. He currently serves as deputy editor of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and chairs the ISMRM Reproducible Research Study Group. His contributions extend to reproducible research, maintaining GitHub repositories with code for image reconstruction techniques (e.g., AGILE, gpuNUFFT) and educational materials. He teaches medical imaging fundamentals at FAU, integrating theoretical and practical insights for students and researchers. Grants: NIH R01EB024532, R21EB027241, P41EB017183, R01EB029957 Labs/Teams: Computational Imaging Lab, fastMRI initiative Software: GitHub repositories for MRI reconstruction (e.g., github.com/FlorianKnoll )

• Financial Mathematics
• Insurance Mathematics
• Stochastic Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Francesca Biagini is a Full Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Munich (LMU), leading the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics. She holds additional roles as Vice President for International Affairs and Diversity at LMU since 2019, and served as President of the Bachelier Finance Society (2022–2023). Her academic career includes professorships at LMU (since 2009) and prior roles at the University of Bologna and Leibniz University Hannover. She specializes in financial and insurance mathematics, focusing on asset pricing, systemic risk, and model uncertainty. Education: PhD in Mathematical Finance (Scuola Normale Superiore, 2001), Laurea in Mathematics (University of Pisa, 1997). She has advised over 14 PhD students and 180+ master/bachelor students, collaborating with institutions like Allianz, MunichRe, and SwissRe. Research: Biagini’s work bridges financial and actuarial mathematics, including stochastic processes, systemic risk modeling, and insurance frameworks. Notable contributions include modeling asset bubbles, xVA calculations, and liquidity-based frameworks. She has published extensively in journals like *Finance and Stochastics* and *Mathematical Finance*. Awards and Activities: Recipient of the Prinzessin Therese von Bayern Preis (2019) and Zonta Clubpreis (2015). She organizes international conferences, serves on editorial boards (e.g., *Mathematical Finance*), and chairs the Munich Risk and Insurance Center. Her research is funded by grants from BayernLB and LMU Excellence programs.

Jia-Jie Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Optimization
• Optimal Transport
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jia-Jie Zhu is a machine learner and applied mathematician currently serving as head of an independent research group at the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics in Berlin, with an upcoming appointment as tenured associate professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research in machine learning at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen, Germany, following doctoral studies in optimization and numerical analysis at the University of Florida. His research focuses on the mathematical foundations of machine learning and optimization, particularly at the intersection of computational algorithms, dynamical systems, and probability theory. Key areas include: Robust probabilistic machine learning algorithms Kernel methods for distribution manipulation Variational methods for optimization over probability distributions Gradient flows and optimal transport theory Wasserstein and Fisher-Rao geometry Applications in generative modeling and causal inference Dr. Zhu's recent work reveals deep connections between partial differential equations, kernel methods, and machine learning, resulting in theoretically grounded algorithms for handling distribution shifts. His publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from foundational optimization theory to cutting-edge applications in robust learning and generative modeling, with increasing emphasis on the mathematical structures underlying modern ML systems. He has secured significant research funding, including a DFG Project on 'Optimal Transport and Measure Optimization Foundation for Robust and Causal Machine Learning' within the Priority Program 'Theoretical Foundations of Deep Learning' (SPP 2298), and actively organizes academic events such as the Workshop on Optimal Transport from Theory to Applications (OT-DOM) and upcoming sessions at ICSP 2025 and SwissMAP. As an educator, Dr. Zhu teaches nonparametric statistics at Humboldt University of Berlin and serves as area chair for major conferences including AISTATS 2025. He maintains an active research group with opportunities for master's students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers interested in the mathematical frontiers of machine learning.

Johanna Sommerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Robust Machine Learning
• Machine Learning for Graphs and Networks
• Machine Learning for Temporal and Dynamical Data
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johanna Sommer is a researcher at the Technical University of Munich , affiliated with the Department of Informatics under the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. She contributes to research and teaching in advanced machine learning domains. Education : M.Sc. Computer Science (TUM, passed with distinction), B.Sc. Applied Computer Science (Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University). Research Interests : Her work spans Robust Machine Learning , machine learning for graphs and sequential data, Bayesian learning with uncertainty quantification, and efficiency improvements in training algorithms. She applies these to tasks like molecular generation and continuous-time modeling. Teaching : Johanna leads seminars and courses on topics including Advanced Machine Learning: Deep Generative Models , Machine Learning for Graphs and Sequential Data , and Large-Scale Machine Learning , often in collaboration with industry partners. Publications highlight her contributions to robustness analysis of combinatorial solvers, molecule generation from 3D shapes, and efficient alternatives to neural ODEs. These works appear at top venues like ICLR and NeurIPS .

Tobias Neckelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Random Differential Equations
• Numerical Algorithms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tobias Neckel is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Informatics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he leads research projects and coordinates academic programs. He has been the project team leader of the IGGSE Project ExaNIML since 2018, main coordinator of the Ferienakademie since 2014, and Program Coordinator of the Bavarian Graduate School of Computational Engineering (BGCE) since 2009. Diploma in Technomathematik from TU München (2005) Dr. rer. nat. in Informatics from TU München (2009) Neckel's research focuses on Uncertainty Quantification, Random Differential Equations, and High Performance Computing. His work develops efficient numerical algorithms using hierarchic and adaptive methods such as octrees/spacetrees and sparse grids, with applications in fluid-structure interactions and incompressible fluid flow simulation. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical computational science, emphasizing robust and efficient implementations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in multi-fidelity modeling, uncertainty quantification, and high-performance computing. Neckel has made significant contributions to scalable hierarchical approximation methods, dynamic resource management in HPC, and the application of machine learning techniques to computational science problems. His work spans diverse application domains including plasma physics, hydrology, and computational engineering. Lehrfonds prize of the TUM (2014) Ernst Otto Fischer prize of the TUM (2011) Promotionspreis des Bunds der Freunde der TU München (2009) Neckel has supervised numerous graduate students and has been actively involved in curriculum development and teaching innovation. His book "Bits and Bugs: A Scientific and Historical Review of Software Failures in Computational Science" (2019) represents a significant contribution to understanding software reliability in scientific computing. He has organized minisymposia at major conferences including SIAM CSE and SIAM UQ, and serves on program committees for various computational science conferences. As coordinator of the Ferienakademie and the BGCE, Neckel plays a central role in advanced computational engineering education in Bavaria. His research group develops software for exascale computing and contributes to the Transregional Collaborative Research Centre 89 on Invasive Computing. Neckel also maintains international collaborations, with research stays at institutions including the Australian National University and Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Katharina Eggenspergerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)
• Hyperparameter Optimization (HPO)
• Tabular Machine Learning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Katharina Eggensperger is an Early Career Research Group Leader at the University of Tübingen , leading the AutoML for Science group within the Cluster of Excellence Machine Learning for Science . She previously completed her Ph.D. at the University of Freiburg under Frank Hutter and Marius Lindauer (2022), and actively contributes to the AutoML community through open-source tool development and competition leadership. Co-developer of AutoML.org tools Faculty member of IMPRS-IS Chair for multiple AutoML workshops/conferences (2019-2025) Her research focuses on automated machine learning (AutoML) with specific attention to: AutoML Systems Hyperparameter Optimization Tabular Machine Learning Scientific Applications of ML She has organized multiple AutoML schools and conferences, including serving as Program Chair for AutoML 2024 and Non-archival Track Chair for AutoML 2025. Her work emphasizes making machine learning accessible through automation while maintaining scientific rigor and interpretability, particularly for tabular data applications. Katharina actively recruits PhD students through IMPRS-IS and collaborates with institutions like the University of Freiburg and Cyber Valley .

Hansjörg Kuttererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geodesy
• Geophysics
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Hansjörg Kutterer is a Professor and Dean at the KIT-Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His primary affiliation is with KIT's Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences. He leads geodetic research initiatives focusing on Earth observation systems, atmospheric modeling, and geophysical data analysis. His research emphasizes advanced applications of GNSS, InSAR, and satellite gravimetry for monitoring climate-related phenomena such as water vapor dynamics, terrestrial water storage changes, and ground motion patterns. Key projects include developing machine learning-enhanced models for tropospheric delay corrections and integrated water vapor estimation in the Upper Rhine Graben region. Prof. Kutterer actively contributes to international geodetic frameworks like the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), particularly through DA-CH regional collaborations. His work bridges geodetic methodologies with interdisciplinary challenges in climate science and environmental engineering. He oversees departmental operations as Dean, fostering innovation in geospatial education and infrastructure. His technical expertise spans geodetic deformation analysis, statistical robust estimation, and the integration of geophysical models with observational data.

• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Physics-Informed Machine Learning
• Industrial Applications of Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Lange-Hegermann serves as Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH OWL) since 2018 and holds a board position at the Institute for Industrial Information Technology (inIT). His career bridges academic research and industrial applications, with expertise in translating machine learning theory into practical engineering solutions for automation and manufacturing sectors. His educational foundation includes a Diplom (Master equivalent) in Computer Mathematics from RWTH Aachen University (2004-2008) followed by a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD equivalent) in algorithmic differential algebra (2008-2014). Prior to academia, he gained industry experience at FEV GmbH as an R&D engineer (2014-2017) and P3 automotive GmbH as a Data Science Consultant (2017-2018). Lange-Hegermann's research centers on probabilistic machine learning with distinctive emphasis on physics-informed approaches. He develops Gaussian process methodologies that incorporate differential equations to model time dependencies, uncertainties, and physical constraints in industrial systems. His work enables robust data-based modeling and optimization for cyber-physical systems, with applications spanning predictive maintenance, process control, and quality assurance in manufacturing. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent innovation in physics-integrated machine learning, particularly using Gaussian processes to solve partial differential equations and optimal control problems. The research demonstrates strong industrial applicability across domains including medical imaging, material science, automotive engineering, and brewing processes, with recurring themes of anomaly detection in time-series data and uncertainty-aware decision making. His scientific contributions have earned significant recognition: Forschungspreis TH OWL (2024) Top reviewer award at NeurIPS (2023) Outstanding reviewer award at NeurIPS (2021) Best poster award at Bosch AI CON (2019) Borchers Plakette for outstanding dissertation (2014) Springorum Denkmünze for outstanding diploma (2009) As chairman of the Data Science study program and vice chairman of undergraduate examination boards, Lange-Hegermann actively shapes academic curricula while supervising graduate theses. His governance roles include serving on professorship search committees at multiple institutions and contributing to examination regulations. He maintains active research funding through collaborations with industrial partners and reviews proposals for initiatives like It's OWL and 3IA Côte d’Azur. Lange-Hegermann leads the Mathematics and Data Sciences research group within inIT, fostering collaboration between theoretical machine learning and industrial automation. He co-founded AICOmmunityOWL and the Informatics Europe working group on Data Analysis and Reporting, while organizing machine learning reading groups and data science hackathons to bridge academic research with industrial problem-solving.

• Embedded Systems
• Software Verification and Validation
• Model Checking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stefan Kowalewski serves as Professor of Embedded Software at RWTH Aachen University, leading the Chair of Embedded Software (Informatik 11) within the Department of Computer Science. His research spans critical domains including medical cyber-physical systems, automotive software, and industrial automation, with over 150 publications demonstrating sustained scholarly impact. Professor Kowalewski's work focuses on three interconnected research pillars: Embedded Systems Verification: Pioneering model checking techniques for PLC code, particularly addressing state space challenges in GRAFCET-based specifications Medical Cyber-Physical Systems: Developing safety-critical software for mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and ARDS diagnosis systems with strong clinical collaborations Automotive Software: Creating verification frameworks and safety architectures for automated vehicles through projects like UNICARagil Recent publications reveal an increasing integration of AI techniques with traditional verification methods, particularly for medical applications involving neonatal care and critical respiratory support. His 2024-2025 work shows particular emphasis on timing isolation in vehicle communication systems, middleware performance evaluation, and robust AI models for medical diagnosis. Professor Kowalewski maintains active collaborations with RWTH Aachen University Hospital's medical departments and automotive industry partners. His laboratory operates specialized facilities including the Cyber-Physical Mobility Lab for vehicle research and in-vivo testing setups for medical device validation. He has supervised numerous doctoral candidates, with recent students focusing on topics like ARDS classification algorithms, GRAFCET verification techniques, and safety architectures for software-defined vehicles. His educational contributions include developing remote teaching platforms for cyber-physical systems education.

• Sequential Decision Making
• Bandit Problems
• Theoretical Reinforcement Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Claire Vernade is a Group Leader at the University of Tübingen in the Cluster of Excellence Machine Learning for Science. She leads an active research group focused on theoretical aspects of sequential decision making, with particular expertise in bandit problems and reinforcement learning theory. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in scientific discovery. Her research interests span sequential decision making, bandit problems, theoretical Reinforcement Learning, Learning Theory, and principled learning algorithms. She has made significant contributions to understanding non-stationary environments, lifelong learning frameworks, and the theoretical foundations of bandit algorithms. Her work on "Eigengame: PCA as a Nash Equilibrium" received an Outstanding Paper Award at ICLR 2021. Dr. Vernade has been awarded prestigious grants including an Emmy Noether award (2022) for her FoLiReL project and an ERC Starting Grant (2024) for her ConSequentIAL project. Her current ERC project explores the role of Reinforcement Learning in developing Continual Learning agents, with applications to scientific domains like drug discovery and micro-chemistry. Emmy Noether award under the AI Initiative call (2022) ERC Starting Grant (2024) Outstanding Paper Award at ICLR 2021 She currently supervises three PhD students and actively recruits postdocs and PhD candidates through the IMPRS-IS and ELLIS doctoral programs. Her group collaborates extensively with the broader machine learning community, organizing workshops like FoRLaC at ICML 2024 and serving as co-chairs for tutorials at major conferences. Dr. Vernade is also deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in machine learning, co-leading initiatives like Women in Learning Theory and Tübingen Women in Machine Learning.

• Software Engineering
• Deep Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Chunyang Chen is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Heilbronn, Germany. He holds the Chair of Software Engineering & AI, serves as a core member of the Munich Data Science Institute, board member of the Heilbronn Data Science Center, and Fellow at Fortiss. He also maintains an Adjunct Professor role at Monash University, Australia. Research Focus: His work bridges Software Engineering, Deep Learning, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), specializing in AI/ML, NLP, and program analysis for mobile app development, testing, and security. Key areas include LLM-assisted app development, robustness of deep learning models, and accessibility testing. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Honorable Mention in CHI 2024 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), Australian Research Council ACM SIGSOFT Early Career Researcher Award Facebook Research Award in Probability and Programming Dean's Award for Research Impact at Monash University Academic Leadership: He actively mentors PhD students, supervises postdocs, and leads research teams focusing on software security, automated testing, and LLM applications. His recent work explores the intersection of software security and large language models, with a special issue call for EMSE journal.

• Embedded Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Electronics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Akash Kumar is a Professor at the Chair of Embedded Systems at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. He previously held professorships at TU Dresden (2015–2024) and the National University of Singapore (NUS; 2011–2015). His research focuses on design automation of embedded systems, reliability optimization, and approximate computing, with a strong emphasis on FPGA and emerging technologies. He leads projects such as Lean-MICS (DFG-funded) and SecuREFET-II, addressing cross-layer reliability and secure circuits. Education: PhD in Multimedia Multiprocessor Systems from Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe) and NUS (2005–2009), Master of Technological Design (Embedded Systems) from NUS (2003–2004), and B.Eng (Computer Engineering) from NUS (1999–2002, First Class Honours). Research interests span embedded systems, reconfigurable architectures, and hardware-software co-design. His work includes optimizing energy efficiency, fault tolerance, and cross-layer approximation techniques. Recent publications highlight advancements in FPGA-based accelerators, machine learning optimizations, and mixed-criticality systems. Active in grants and leadership, Kumar is Principal Investigator on multiple DFG and industry-funded projects, emphasizing collaborative research in distributed computing and approximate architectures. His contributions bridge theory and practice, with applications in edge AI, IoT, and cybersecurity.