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Stefano Ermon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University, affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. His research focuses on advancing machine learning and generative AI techniques to address societal and environmental challenges, including computational sustainability, geospatial analysis, and climate science. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (2015). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cornell University (2015). Research Interests: Ermon’s work bridges foundational machine learning (e.g., diffusion models, generative AI, and optimization) with applications in sustainability, geospatial analysis (via satellite imagery), and earth observation systems. Notable contributions include predicting poverty using satellite data and developing scalable methods for molecule generation. Articles Trends: His recent work emphasizes diffusion models for generative tasks (e.g., text-to-image, molecule design), geospatial AI (e.g., environmental monitoring), and ethical AI (e.g., bias mitigation in LLMs). He also explores applications in robotics and scientific computing. Awards: He has received prestigious awards, including the ICML 2024 Best Paper Award, Sloan Research Fellowship, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship, and the IJCAI Computers and Thought Award. Advising and Grants: Ermon teaches courses like Probabilistic Graphical Models (CS228) and has secured grants from NSF, ONR, AFOSR, and private foundations. His lab develops tools for climate science and sustainable development. Labs/Teams: Leads the Stanford AI Lab group focused on computational sustainability and generative AI, collaborating with institutions like the Woods Institute for environmental applications.

• Machine Learning
• Generative AI
• Computational Sustainability
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Eric Larson is an Associate Professor at Brown University's Department of Mathematics, specializing in algebraic geometry. His research focuses on moduli spaces, Brill-Noether theory, and algebraic curves. He collaborates with notable mathematicians such as Isabel Vogt and Izzet Coskun on topics like normal bundles, Chow rings, and stability conditions. Larson actively engages in academic outreach, organizing Putnam competition practices and undergraduate colloquia. He has developed computational tools for studying elliptic curves' Galois representations and contributed to expository works on interpolation problems and LaTeX accessibility.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Brill-Noether Theory
• Moduli Spaces
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Alexander Schwing is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Coordinated Science Laboratory. His research focuses on machine learning and computer vision with applications in 3D scene understanding, generative modeling, and multi-agent systems. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technical University of Munich (TUM) PhD in Computer Science, ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto Research Interests: Structured prediction in deep learning Generative adversarial networks and stability Multi-modal vision-language models 3D scene reconstruction from single images Embodied agent collaboration Semantic segmentation with temporal coherence Recent Publications: Highlight trends in neural rendering, video object segmentation, and reinforcement learning with applications to 3D modeling and multi-agent systems. Notable innovations include SAIL-VOS dataset for amodal segmentation and NeRFDeformer for single-view scene transformation. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award, 3M and Amazon research awards, multiple student recognition awards, ETH Zurich PhD medal, and best paper at Intelligent Tutoring Systems 2014. Teaching: Offers graduate courses in Pattern Recognition (ECE 544) and Machine Learning (CS 446/ECE 449). Previously taught at University of Toronto and ETH Zurich. Labs & Collaborations: Leads research at Coordinated Science Laboratory (UIUC) with collaborations across University of Toronto, ETH Zurich, and industry partners like Samsung SAIT and Amazon.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Structured Prediction
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Robert Ghrist is the Andrea Mitchell University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania with dual appointments in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering. He serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education for Penn Engineering. His educational background includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo (1991), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University (1994, 1995). Ghrist's research bridges pure and applied mathematics, focusing on applied algebraic topology , dynamical systems , and geometric methods in data science. His work extends to network theory, topological data analysis, and computational geometry, with applications spanning robotics, neuroscience, and social dynamics. Key innovations include developing sheaf-theoretic approaches for networked systems and persistence homology techniques for high-dimensional data. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on lattice-theoretic frameworks , topological robotics , and network dynamics , with emerging applications in neural data interpretation and geometric computing. His research consistently integrates category theory with real-world engineering challenges. Significant scientific recognition includes: Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, 2004) Scientific American 'Top 50' Research Leader (2007) Mathematical Association of America's Chauvenet Prize (2013) University of Pennsylvania Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2015) DoD National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (NSSEFF, 2015) Ghrist leads multiple federally funded research initiatives supported by AFOSR, DARPA, NSF, and ONR. He directs the development of educational tools including the Calculus BLUE/GREEN Project video series and custom GPTs for mathematical pedagogy. His open online courses have reached over 100,000 learners globally.

• Applied Topology
• Dynamical Systems
• Algebraic Topology
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Jonathan Winghong Luk is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Stanford University. His research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, general relativity, and mathematical physics, with a particular emphasis on gravitational wave dynamics, shock formation, and high-frequency spacetime solutions. Contact: Email: jluk@stanford.edu Office: 382-Z, Building 380, Stanford, CA 94305 Research Trends: His recent publications examine nonlinear wave equations on dynamic spacetimes, gravitational phase mixing, impulsive gravitational wave interactions, and stability of black hole interiors. He frequently collaborates with experts like C. Huneau, S.-J. Oh, and J. Speck. Academic Activities: Luk organizes the Analysis and PDE seminar at Stanford with Eugenia Malinnikova and Ryan Unger. He has developed lecture notes on nonlinear wave equations and Fourier analysis, complemented by example sheets.

• Nonlinear partial differential equations
• General relativity
• Mathematical physics

Hadi Meidani is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine , specifically within the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign . He teaches courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering, including topics like Systems Engineering & Economics , Machine Learning in CEE , and Uncertainty Quantification . Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Southern California (2012) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California (2012) M.S., Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2005) B.S., Civil Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology (2002) Dr. Meidani's research focuses on uncertainty quantification , scientific machine learning , and optimization under uncertainty for engineering systems. His work spans stochastic multiscale analysis , physics-informed machine learning , and model reduction techniques. His recent publications emphasize machine learning for infrastructure systems , graph neural networks , physics-informed models , and traffic assignment . Key trends include deep learning , multi-fidelity modeling , and neural operator transformers applied to metamaterial design , seismic reliability , and autonomous freight delivery .

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Scientific Machine Learning
• Stochastic Optimization
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Ram Vasudevan is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Robotics at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on developing tools for safe and robust deployment of robotic systems, emphasizing optimization, nonlinear control, and real-world applications. Key areas include legged robot locomotion, shared control systems, and safety-critical autonomous systems. Research Interests: Optimization and control of nonlinear systems, locomotion of legged robots, shared control active safety systems, and automation of diagnostic/rehabilitative tasks. His ROAHM Lab prioritizes mathematical guarantees for robotic performance, with applications in medical robotics, autonomous vehicles, and soft robotics. Recent work emphasizes trajectory optimization, sensor fusion, and safety-aware control strategies. He has contributed to benchmarks for autonomous vehicle perception and novel methods in thermal image restoration using neural radiance fields. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Labs/Teams: Directs the ROAHM Lab, collaborating on projects like robotic tail mechanics, real-time motion planning, and sensor data analysis. Active in academic conferences including RSS and ICRA.

• Optimization and control of nonlinear systems
• Legged robot locomotion
• Autonomous systems safety
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Wojciech Matusik is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He leads the Computational Design and Fabrication Group and is a member of the Computer Graphics Group. His research spans computer graphics, robotics, and AI-driven manufacturing, with a focus on computational design, tactile sensing, and material science. Matusik holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT (2003), an MS from MIT (2001), and a BS from UC Berkeley (1997). His work includes groundbreaking projects like differentiable cloth simulation (DiffCloth), AI-enhanced molecular design, and tactile sensing gloves. He has received prestigious awards such as the MIT TR35 (2004), DARPA Young Faculty Award (2012), and Ruth and Joel Spira Teaching Award (2014). Matusik teaches courses on computer graphics, machine learning, and computational fabrication at MIT. Key research themes include: Robotics: Robotic assembly, tactile interaction, and soft robotics Graphics: 3D holography, procedural material generation Manufacturing: Additive fabrication, topology optimization His recent articles explore AI-driven molecular synthesis, holographic displays, and tactile-enabled VR systems. Matusik collaborates on open-source tools like the WiReSens tactile platform and Simit language for sparse systems.

• Computer Graphics
• Computational Design and Fabrication
• Computer Vision
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Alexei A. Efros is the Howard Friesen Professor in the EECS Department at the University of California, Berkeley, and a core member of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab. Previously, he spent a decade at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute. His research focuses on data-driven computer vision, self-supervised learning, computational photography, and generative models. He has pioneered advancements in visual representation learning, including seminal work on neural radiance fields and generative adversarial networks. Education Background: Efros holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT, though specific details of his academic journey are not explicitly provided in the text. His career includes postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford with Andrew Zisserman and collaborative work with Team WILLOW at INRIA Paris. Research Interests: Efros explores how vast uncurated visual data can be leveraged for understanding and synthesizing the visual world. Key areas include self-supervised learning, generative models, and applications in robotics and art. His lab has contributed influential techniques such as Style Transfer, GAN-based image synthesis, and neural scene representation learning. Recent work emphasizes real-time adaptation (Test-Time Training), 3D perception models, and ethical AI implications of generative systems. Publications: Over 150+ publications span topics like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), unsupervised learning, and visual-linguistic models. Notable works include Unpaired Image-to-Image Translation (CUT/GAU), Style Transfer , and Swapping Autoencoder . His research has significant industry impact, with techniques adopted in Adobe’s software and generative AI applications. Grants & Collaborations: Efros has secured major funding from NSF, DARPA, and industry partnerships (e.g., Adobe, NVIDIA). He co-leads projects on scalable vision models, ethical AI, and real-world perception systems. Current collaborations include work with MIT, NYU, and INRIA Paris. Labs & Teams: Leads the BAIR Vision Group at Berkeley, fostering interdisciplinary research between computer vision, graphics, and robotics. The group emphasizes Slow Science principles, prioritizing deep exploration over rapid publication.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Data-Driven Learning
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Zaid Harchaoui is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington. His research focuses on machine learning, generative AI, and algorithmic optimization, with applications spanning ecology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. He explores learning under distributional shifts and develops tools for scalable generative models in language and vision domains. University: University of Washington Department: Statistics Research Focus: Learning from data with computational, inferential, and mathematical rigor; distributional shift adaptation; generative model scaling Email: zaid@uw.edu His recent work emphasizes generative AI applications in ecology and neuroscience, stochastic optimization for robustness, and algorithmic efficiency in large-scale learning. Key contributions include techniques for distributionally robust optimization, interpretable authorship obfuscation, and uncertainty quantification in behavior classification. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Collaborative efforts often intersect with nonlinear control algorithms, spectral analysis, and privacy-preserving machine learning frameworks.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
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Kai Xu is a Morrey Visiting Assistant Professor in the Mathematics department at the University of California, Berkeley, mentored by Richard Bamler. Appointed in 2025, he holds a PhD from Duke University supervised by Hubert Bray. His research addresses foundational problems at the intersection of differential geometry and analysis. His educational background includes: PhD in Mathematics, Duke University (2025), supervised by Hubert Bray Xu's research spans geometric analysis, calculus of variations, and metric geometry with concentrated focus on 3D scalar curvature geometry, weak inverse mean curvature flow, nonlinear potential theory (p-harmonic functions for $1 \leq p \leq \infty$), and spectral Ricci curvature bounds. His work systematically explores connections between curvature constraints, topological properties, and geometric flows through rigorous analytical methods. His publication record (2022-2025) reveals consistent advancement in scalar curvature theory, inverse mean curvature flow, and spectral Ricci geometry. Key contributions include spectral splitting theorems, drawstring constructions for scalar curvature constraints, and topological gap theorems for positive scalar curvature 3-manifolds. His collaborative work with leading mathematicians appears in journals including Duke Mathematical Journal and Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Teaching responsibilities include Math 104 in Fall 2025. Information regarding student advising and grant funding is not specified in available materials. No dedicated laboratory or research team structure is described in the source text.

• Geometric Analysis
• Calculus of Variations
• Metric Geometry
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Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.

• Applied Statistics
• Theoretical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
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Tzu-Mao Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the Center for Visual Computing. His research focuses on differentiable graphics algorithms, combining classical visual computing with modern machine learning techniques. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT CSAIL under Frédo Durand and a postdoc at MIT and UC Berkeley with Jonathan Ragan-Kelley. His work spans rendering, programming languages for graphics, Monte Carlo methods, and inverse problems. Education: B.S. and M.S. from National Taiwan University (2011-2013), advised by Yung-Yu Chuang. Ph.D. from MIT CSAIL (Computer Graphics Group), advised by Frédo Durand. Postdoctoral research at MIT and UC Berkeley with Jonathan Ragan-Kelley. Research Interests: Differentiable rendering, Monte Carlo integration, programming language design for visual computing, physical simulation, adversarial machine learning, and applications in computer vision and robotics. Key areas include rendering algorithms (path tracing, bidirectional methods), optimization techniques (MCMC, gradient-based), and neural representations (SDFs, neural fields). Publications focus on advancing rendering algorithms, differentiable systems, and applications in inverse problems. Notable contributions include edge sampling for differentiable rendering, warped-area sampling, and diffusion models for BSDF sampling. Awards: ACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, multiple Best Paper Awards at SIGGRAPH, and oral presentations at ICCV. Teaching: Courses include CSE 167 (Computer Graphics), CSE 168 (Rendering), and CSE 272 (Advanced Image Synthesis), emphasizing physically-based methods and programming.

• Computer Graphics
• Rendering Algorithms
• Differentiable Programming
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Jelani Nelson is a Professor and Department Chair in the UC Berkeley EECS Department (College of Engineering). His work focuses on theoretical computer science , particularly algorithms , data streams , dimensionality reduction , and privacy-preserving computation . Advising : Current students include Ishaq Aden-Ali, Xin Lyu, Mihir Singhal, and Hongxun Wu (co-advised with leading researchers). Education : PhD from MIT (George M. Sprowls Award), M.Eng from MIT. Research Highlights : Developed foundational results in Johnson-Lindenstrauss dimensionality reduction (optimality, sparse embeddings). Advancements in differential privacy (lower bounds, private mean estimation, threshold learning). Pioneering work on streaming algorithms for heavy hitters, norm estimation, and graph problems. Innovations in compressed sensing and oblivious subspace embeddings . Scientific Awards : PODS Best Paper Award (2011, 2022) IBM Pat Goldberg Memorial Best Paper Award (2011) George M. Sprowls Award for MIT doctoral thesis (2009) NeurIPS 2020 Spotlight Presentation

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Algorithms
• Data Streams
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Ştefan Tohăneanu is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science at the University of Idaho , affiliated with the College of Science. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Texas A&M University (2007), and M.S. degrees in Algebra (2001) and Analysis (2001) from the University of Bucharest, where he also earned a B.S. in Mathematics (1997). Research Focus: Commutative Algebra, Hyperplane Arrangements, Matroid Theory, and applications to Coding Theory, including generalized Hamming weights, Orlik-Terao algebras, and homological properties of ideals. Publications: Recent work explores Betti numbers, Jacobian ideals, logarithmic derivations, and connections between algebraic invariants and coding theory problems like minimum distance computation and error correction. Collaborations: Engages with global research networks through affiliations with institutions such as Texas A&M University, University of Bucharest, and University of Idaho.

• Commutative Algebra
• Algebraic Geometry
• Hyperplane Arrangements
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