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Priyanka Rainaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Domain-Specific Architectures
• Hardware/Software Co-design
• Energy-Efficient Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Priyanka Raina is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. She leads the Stanford Accelerate research group, focusing on domain-specific hardware architectures and agile hardware-software co-design. Her work emphasizes high-performance, energy-efficient accelerators for emerging technologies. Education: B.Tech. from IIT Delhi (2011), M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT (2013/2018). Postdoctoral experience includes NVIDIA Research (2018) and Amazon Visiting Academic (2023–present). Awards include the Sloan Research Fellowship (2024), NSF CAREER Award (2023), and Terman Faculty Fellowship (2018). Research Interests: Domain-specific architectures, near-memory computing, design productivity, and machine learning acceleration. Her group develops frameworks like AHA (Agile Hardware) for efficient accelerator design and compilers. Awards: Over 10 major awards, including best paper recognitions at VLSI, MICRO, and JSSC. Active roles as Associate Editor for IEEE JSSC and Program Chair for IEEE Hot Chips (2020). Advising & Teaching: Supervises multiple PhD and MS students in hardware design, CGRAs, and ML accelerators. Teaches VLSI design courses (EE271/272/372) and oversees independent studies in embedded systems and chip design. Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with Stanford PORTAL Center, AHA Center, and SystemX Alliance. Projects include MINOTAUR (edge AI accelerator), Amber (CGRA-based SoC), and EMBER (RRAM macros).

Hrvoje Jasakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Continuum Mechanics
• Numerical Simulation Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hrvoje Jasak is a Professor of Continuum Physics at the Department of Physics (Cavendish Laboratory), University of Cambridge. He holds a fellowship at Christ’s College. His academic journey includes a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Zagreb (1992) and a PhD in CFD from Imperial College London (1996). Prior to academia, he held engineering roles at CD-adapco (now Siemens PLM), Nabla Ltd, and Ansys-Fluent Inc., contributing to CFD software development. His research focuses on numerical simulation methods, continuum physics, multiphase flows, naval hydrodynamics, and software development. He co-created OpenFOAM, chairs its Numerics Technical Committee, and leads the Computational Continuum Mechanics (CCM) research group within the Laboratory for Scientific Computing. His work integrates advanced numerical techniques like the partially rotating grid method, finite volume algorithms, and multiphysics coupling frameworks. Jasak is a seasoned developer with 25+ years of C++ expertise, having authored ~1 million lines of code. His group’s projects include the Naval Hydro Pack , fluid-structure interaction solvers, and the Eulerian multi-fluid model for dense sprays. He actively collaborates on international initiatives like the NUMAP-FOAM Summer School and the OpenFOAM community. His teaching spans MPhil programs, PhD supervision, and specialized CFD courses. Current research explores wave-ice interaction, lubricated contact modeling, and open-source software innovation. The CCM group’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in marine engineering, energy systems, and computational mechanics.

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Hala Zreiqat AM is a leading biomedical engineer at The University of Sydney , serving as the Director of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering . A Fellow of all major Australian academies (AAS, ATSE, FAHMS, FRSN), she develops 3D printed bioceramics for bone regeneration while championing diversity through initiatives like the IDEAL Society and BIOTech Futures mentorship program. Her work bridges academia, clinical practice, and industry in musculoskeletal research . Research Focus: Her lab creates synthetic bone scaffolds that mimic natural bone architecture, strength, and porosity, enabling non-rejected bone regeneration via patient-matched implants. Key applications include orthopaedic, dental, and maxillofacial repair , with over $18M in competitive funding and multiple patents. Current projects explore AI-driven scaffold performance prediction and anti-senescence strategies for aging-related bone loss. Scientific Trends: Recent publications highlight 3D printed nanovoxelated ceramics , antisenescence biomaterials , and multifunctional theranostic platforms . Her team integrates machine learning for scaffold design, atom probe tomography for interface analysis, and two-photon imaging for cellular monitoring in 3D environments. 2021-2022 Fulbright Senior Scholar 2018 NSW Premier's Woman of the Year 2019 Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology Fellow of Australian Academy of Science (2021) Over $18M in research funding Teaching & Leadership: She designed core courses like Tissue Engineering and Nanomaterials in Medicine , mentoring 158 students in 2020 alone. As Chair of CAAR (2020-2023), she strengthens Australia-Arab collaborations. Her lab trains early-career researchers , with alumni now in academia and industry.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Raquel Urtasun is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto and a co-founder of the Vector Institute for AI. She is also the Founder and CEO of Waabi, an autonomous vehicle company. Previously, she was Chief Scientist and Head of R&D at Uber ATG (2017–2021) and held faculty positions at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC) and as a visiting professor at ETH Zurich. Her research spans machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and AI with a strong focus on autonomous driving and 3D perception. Education: Bachelor's degree, Universidad Pública de Navarra, 2000 Ph.D., Computer Science, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 2006 Postdoctoral studies, MIT and UC Berkeley Raquel Urtasun's research focuses on developing AI systems for self-driving cars, emphasizing efficient perception using minimal sensors. Her work includes 3D scene understanding, stereo vision, optical flow, semantic segmentation, and object detection. She has developed the KITTI benchmark suite, widely used in autonomous driving research. Her lab is an NVIDIA NVAIL lab, reflecting its leadership in AI innovation. Her recent publications show a consistent trend in deep learning for visual perception, particularly in stereo matching, optical flow, 3D object detection, and semantic segmentation. These works integrate deep neural networks with structured models like CRFs and MRFs, pushing the boundaries of accuracy and efficiency in scene understanding for autonomous systems. Scientific Awards: NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Fellowship NVIDIA Pioneers of AI Award Google Faculty Research Awards (multiple) Amazon Faculty Research Award Connaught New Researcher Award Fallona Family Research Award Best Paper Runner Up at CVPR 2013 and 2017 UPNA Alumni Award Chatelaine 2018 Woman of the Year Adweek 2018 Toronto's Top Influencers Urtasun has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, many of whom now hold faculty or research scientist positions at institutions like UIUC, NYU, UBC, MIT, and companies including Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, and Apple. She has secured significant research grants from NSERC, Google, Amazon, and NVIDIA. Her leadership extends to organizing workshops and serving as Area Chair and Program Chair at top conferences like CVPR, ICML, and NeurIPS. Labs and Teams: She leads a research group at the University of Toronto focused on AI for autonomous systems. Her team has been recognized as an NVIDIA NVAIL lab, and she continues to mentor students and postdocs working on cutting-edge problems in robotics and machine learning, both at UofT and through her company Waabi.

• High Performance Computing
• Numerical Algorithms and Software
• High Performance Big Data Analytics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Panruo Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston (UH). He joined UH in 2018 as an Assistant Professor, transitioning to his current rank. His research focuses on high-performance computing, numerical algorithms, parallel and distributed systems, and fault tolerance. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside (2016), advised by Zizhong Chen, and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Research Interests: His work spans high-performance computing, numerical linear algebra, GPU acceleration, fault-tolerant systems, and scalable machine learning. Key projects include LATER (Linear Algebra on Tensor Cores), LibKernel (a scalable kernel machine framework), and Wukong (a serverless parallel computing framework). He emphasizes energy-efficient and hardware-aware algorithms. Publications: Dr. Wu's recent work includes advancements in QR factorization using tensor cores, symmetric eigenvalue decomposition optimizations, and fault-tolerant algorithms for heterogeneous systems. His research often addresses computational challenges in big data and exascale computing. Awards & Grants: Received NSF Grant No. 2146509. His work on high-accuracy matrix computations was a Best Paper Nominee at HPDC'20. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications in top venues like SC, ICS, and IEEE TPDS. Students & Advising: Advises PhD students including Shaoshuai Zhang, Ruchi Shah, Benjamin Carver, and Ao Wang. His students have contributed to projects like LibKernel and fault-tolerant linear algebra libraries. Labs & Collaborations: Leads research in UH's high-performance computing group, collaborating with institutions like Jack Dongarra's Innovative Computing Lab (University of Tennessee) and industry partners on exascale computing initiatives.

• Reconfigurable Computing
• Machine Learning Acceleration
• Hardware Acceleration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aman Arora is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, specializing in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence. His research focuses on reconfigurable computing, hardware acceleration of machine learning, and non-traditional computing paradigms like Processing-In-Memory. With over a decade of semiconductor industry experience, he bridges academic research and industrial applications. PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin Research interests emphasize domain-specific acceleration through FPGA optimization , compute-in-memory architectures , and machine learning for CAD/EDA . His work addresses critical challenges in energy efficiency and throughput for AI workloads. Recent publications demonstrate trends toward compute-in-memory systems , FPGA-based deep learning acceleration , and sustainable hardware design . Key contributions include frameworks like SAF, CSR, and GAMA for dynamic hardware optimization. Laboratory Website: ADVENT Lab Teaching includes courses on digital hardware design (CSE 320) and advanced topics in machine learning acceleration (CEN 524/CSE 524). Industry experience informs his practical approach to research and education.

Jeff Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Deep learning
• Computer architecture
• Embedded systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeff Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University. He joined ASU in January 2023 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. His research spans deep learning, computer architecture, embedded systems, and EDA, with particular emphasis on energy-efficient and fault-tolerant design for AI/ML systems and hardware accelerators. Education: Ph.D., New York University M.Eng., B.Eng., Hunan University Dr. Zhang's research bridges theoretical machine learning with practical hardware implementation, developing novel architectures that optimize performance, power consumption, and reliability. He has pioneered approaches for hardware acceleration of large language models, efficient sparse matrix operations, and novel memory technologies for AI workloads. His work has received multiple awards including IEEE Top Picks in Test and Reliability (2023) and IEEE Micro Best Paper Award (2022). His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward heterogeneous computing, with significant work in chiplet-based AI accelerators, photonic computing for AI, and 2.5D/3D integration techniques. The research spans from high-level compiler frameworks to circuit-level innovations, with a consistent theme of co-designing algorithms and hardware for optimal AI performance. His work on the SODA toolchain has been particularly influential in bridging Python to silicon. Scientific Awards: IEEE Top Picks in Test and Reliability, IEEE ITC, 2023 Best Paper Award, IEEE Micro, 2022 Best Paper Award Candidate, IEEE DATE, 2022 Best Presentation Award Nomination, ACM SIGDA DATE PhD Forum, 2020 Best Paper Award Nomination, IEEE VLSI Test Symposium, 2018 Ernst Weber Ph.D. Fellowship, New York University, 2015, 2016 Dr. Zhang actively mentors a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students, with several alumni now working at leading technology companies including Apple, TSMC, and Ansys. His research is supported by prestigious grants from NSF, Sandia National Labs, and industry partners. He serves on technical program committees of numerous top conferences and has organized special sessions on emerging topics like Gen AI for Chip Design and LLM-Aided Design. Dr. Zhang leads a vibrant research group that collaborates extensively with industry partners and national laboratories. Current projects focus on next-generation AI hardware, including chiplet-based systems, photonic accelerators, and novel memory technologies for large language models. His group has developed several open-source tools and frameworks, including the SODA toolchain for bridging Python to silicon.

Jian Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanobiology
• Cancer Metabolism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jian Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He obtained his B.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Peking University (2011) and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2016), followed by postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt University (2017-2022). His work integrates engineering , mechanics , and computational biology to study cancer mechanobiology and regenerative medicine. Education: B.S., Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Peking University (2011) Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2016) Dr. Zhang's research focuses on cancer mechano-metabolism —how mechanical forces interact with cellular bioenergetics to influence tumor progression. His lab develops bioengineering tools and computational models to study cell migration in 3D environments, nuclear mechanics, and extracellular matrix interactions. Recent work explores leader-follower dynamics in collective invasion and mitochondrial transfer in aggressive cancers. The 15 most recent publications highlight themes in cancer metabolism , nuclear deformation , and matrix stiffness , with applications in metastasis and regenerative medicine. His articles span computational modeling of energy-driven invasion hierarchies, biophysical studies of nuclear mechanics, and translational research connecting tissue density to cancer progression. At the University of Arkansas, Dr. Zhang teaches BMEG 26104 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (Fall) and BMEG 4700V/5700V Special Topics: Physics of the Cell (Spring). The Zhang Lab (Cell Biophysics Laboratory) emphasizes collaborative research, mentorship, and the development of precision mechanomedicine tools to address challenges in cancer and regenerative medicine.

Chenhao Maمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Graph Computing
• Data Mining
• Database Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chenhao Ma is an Assistant Professor at the School of Data Science , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen , where he works on large-scale data management and data mining. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Hong Kong (2021–2022) and earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Hong Kong (2021) and B.Eng. from Shandong University (2017). Current research focuses on graph computing (dense subgraph discovery, motif analysis, graph learning), AI+DB (Text-to-SQL, vector search), and traffic data mining (trajectory analysis, outlier detection). He has published over 40 papers in top venues including SIGMOD, PVLDB, KDD and received the ACM SIGMOD Research Highlight Award 2021 and Best of SIGMOD 2020 (4/458). Scientific Awards : ACM SIGMOD Research Highlight Award 2021 Best of SIGMOD 2020 (4/458) Presidential Young Fellow at CUHK-Shenzhen (2023) Hong Kong and China Gas Scholarship (2019-2020) Reaching Out Award (2019) HKU Postgraduate Scholarship (2017-2021) ACM-ICPC Gold Medal (2015) National Scholarship (2014, 2015) Advising and Research Team : He leads a team including Postdoc Dr. Yuanyuan Zeng, PhD students Lujie Ban, Yuwei Xu, and MPhil students Yi Yang, Yuyang Liang. Former mentees like Yichen Xu (PhD at Berkeley) and Jiayang Pang (Master at UC San Diego) have achieved academic placements. Professional Service : He has served as PC member/reviewer for VLDB, KDD, ICDE, WWW, NeurIPS, TKDE , and guest editor for Applied Sciences and Frontiers in Big Data . He chairs sessions at ICDE and VLDB.

• Wireless Communications
• Signal Processing
• MIMO Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Konstantinos Nikitopoulos is a Professor at the University of Surrey , UK, specializing in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing . His research focuses on MIMO Systems , Open-RAN , and Non-Linear Processing for next-generation wireless networks. His recent work explores Analogue Processing for Tbps Wireless Systems and Neuromorphic Computing in MU-MIMO detection. He has developed frameworks like MIMO-SoftiPHY and SACCESS for software-based radio acceleration and power-efficient network design. Key Publications : Power-Efficient RIC, NL-COMM, NeuroMIMO Collaborators : Rahim Tafazolli, George Katsaros, Marcin Filo His research impacts 6G Network Development through innovations in Beamforming , Channel Estimation , and Software-Defined Radios .

• Compiler Optimization for High Performance Computing
• Optimization of Sparse/Dense Matrix/Tensor Computations
• Scalable Machine Learning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

P. (Saday) Sadayappan is a Professor in the School of Computing at the University of Utah. He serves as a lead researcher in high-performance computing, with a focus on compiler optimization and algorithm-architecture co-design. His current projects include NIH SBIR Phase 2 funding for large-scale image analysis and NSF grants for tensor applications and cyber-infrastructure for AI. Research Interests : Compiler Optimization for High Performance Computing Optimization of Sparse/Dense Matrix/Tensor Computations Scalable Machine Learning Algorithm-Architecture Co-Design Optimization Research Trends in Publications : His work emphasizes optimizing computational workflows for emerging hardware architectures, with a focus on accelerating machine learning and scientific computing through compiler-level innovations. Recent trends include co-design for CNNs, sparse matrix optimizations, and distributed algorithms. Scientific Awards : ACM SIGPLAN Most Influential PLDI Paper Award (2018) Grants & Projects : NSF (2022–2027): Comprehensive Framework for Tensor Applications NSF AI Institute ICICLE (2021–2026): Cyber-infrastructure for environmental AI NIH SBIR (2023–2025): Next-gen machine learning for image analysis Labs & Teams : Collaborates with institutions like Ohio State University and RNET Technologies on projects involving parallel computing, sparse algorithms, and compiler design.

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Methodology
• Computational Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric P. Xing is a Professor at the Language Technologies Institute of Carnegie Mellon University , and currently serves as President of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence . His work bridges machine learning methodology with computational biology and large-scale AI systems . Research Focus: Developing machine learning theory for high-dimensional, dynamic data Building foundation models for biology (AIDO, scLong, ProteinAligner) Designing scalable AI architectures (Pollux, LLM360, PAN) Advancing interpretable and controllable NLP systems Scientific Leadership: Founded the SAILING Lab at CMU Co-chaired ICML 2014 and ICML 2019 Recipient of the Jay Lepreau Best Paper Award (OSDI 2021) Education & Mentorship: Advises PhD students across machine learning and computational biology Alumni include faculty at ETH Zurich, University of Chicago, and UC San Diego

• Probabilistic Combinatorics
• Extremal Combinatorics
• Random Combinatorial Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Guillem Perarnau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with CRM, IMTech, and BGSMath. He holds a PhD from UPC (advised by Oriol Serra) and was a CARP Postdoc Fellow at McGill University (2013–2015). From 2016 to 2019, he was a Lecturer at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics, Random Combinatorial Structures, and Discrete Stochastic Processes. Education: Bachelor, Master, and PhD in Mathematics at UPC. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at McGill University and a Lecturer role at the University of Birmingham. Research interests include Percolation Theory, Random Graphs, Stochastic Processes, and Algorithmic Combinatorics. His recent work explores topics like percolation on dense graphs, random walk mixing times, and synchronization in automata. He is co-PI of the COCOA grant and coordinates the Spanish Discrete and Algorithmic Mathematics Network. He participates in the RandNET MSCA Exchange Programme. Key contributions include studies on giant components in directed graphs, phase transitions in Glauber dynamics, and extremal problems in graph colorings. His publications span top journals like Annals of Applied Probability , SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics , and Random Structures & Algorithms .

Srabanti Chowdhuryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
• Thermal Management
• Power Electronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Srabanti Chowdhury is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University. She holds a courtesy appointment in Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on wideband gap (WBG) and ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) materials, energy-efficient power/RF systems, and thermal management using diamond integration. She earned her M.S. (2008) and Ph.D. (2010) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. Key achievements include the 2023 Technical Excellence Award (SRC), 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and 2024 IEEE Fellow distinction. She has authored 120+ journal papers, 26 patents, and serves on IEEE committees like IRPS and VLSI Symposium. Her work addresses thermal boundary resistance in GaN/SiC-diamond interfaces and 3D thermal scaffolding for integrated circuits. She also explores vertical GaN power devices and monolithic bidirectional switches. Notable research directions include AI-driven thermal simulation pipelines, diamond-incorporated RF cooling, and high-voltage GaN PN diodes. Her contributions span semiconductor fabrication (e.g., MOCVD growth), interface engineering, and device-level thermal solutions for next-generation electronics.

Grey Ballardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• High Performance Computing
• Computational Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Grey Ballard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Wake Forest University . He earned a B.S. in Math and Computer Science (2006), M.A. in Math (2008) from Wake Forest, and PhD in Computer Science (2013) from the University of California, Berkeley. He was a Truman Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories before joining Wake Forest. Research Focus: Ballard develops communication-optimal algorithms for high-performance computing , particularly in tensor decompositions , symmetric matrix computations , and nonnegative matrix factorization . His work combines numerical linear algebra with parallel algorithm design to reduce data movement costs in distributed systems. Publications demonstrate expertise in communication lower bounds , randomized tensor rounding , and visualization tools for parallel algorithms. He has contributed software packages such as TuckerMPI , GentenMPI , and PLANC for large-scale data compression and clustering. Scientific Awards: Wake Forest Excellence in Research Award NSF CAREER Award SIAM Linear Algebra Prize Three Conference Best Paper Awards (SPAA, IPDPS, ICDM) C.V. Ramamoorthy Distinguished Research Award (UC Berkeley) ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award – Honorable Mention Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Computer Science , Numerical Linear Algebra , and Parallel Algorithms . He has developed educational tools using the Thread-Safe Graphics Library to visualize parallel dynamic programming and collective communication.