Distributed virtualization Professors and Supervisors in Canada

William Melekمشاهده پروفایل

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University of WaterlooCanada

William Melek is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He serves as Director of the Laboratory of Computational Intelligence and Automation and RoboHub. His research focuses on intelligent systems, modular robotics, autonomous vehicles, and bioinformatics. He holds a B.A.Sc. in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Zagazig University, 1994), M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Toronto, 1998/2002), and a Post-Doctorate in Computer Science (Ryerson University, 2004). Education: Bachelor's: B.A.Sc in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Zagazig University (1994) Master's: Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto (1998) Doctorate: Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto (2002) Post-Doctorate: Computer Science, Ryerson University (2004) His research interests span artificial intelligence, intelligent control, mechatronics, automotive design, and computational intelligence. Recent work includes autonomous vehicle navigation, predictive maintenance in manufacturing, and bioinformatics-driven clinical decision support systems. He teaches courses such as ME 360 (Control Systems), ME 780 (Mechatronics), and MTE 100 (Intro to Mechatronics). Articles from 2023–2025 highlight advancements in autonomous driving decision-making, modular robotics, and 5G-enabled teleoperation systems. His lab develops algorithms for urban autonomous systems and industrial automation. He currently oversees graduate student applications in mechatronics and robotics. Labs/Teams: Laboratory of Computational Intelligence and Automation, RoboHub.

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Brahim Chebbiمشاهده پروفایل

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Laurentian UniversityCanada

Brahim Chebbi is a Full Professor at the Bharti School of Engineering & Computation, Laurentian University, with office location F-225 in the Science Building. His contact information includes email (bchebbi@laurentian.ca) and phone extension 4006. Prior to joining Laurentian, he held academic positions at L'Université de Moncton (CUSLM), University of Ottawa, and Algonquin College, where he founded the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Photonics program. His industry experience includes roles at Mitel Networks and the National Research Council of Canada. Education background: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1994) M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1989) B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1986) His multidisciplinary research spans optical instrumentation, laser Bessel beams, fluid mechanics, and mechatronics. Current projects focus on: Development of optical devices/systems for imaging and metrology Hapto-visual virtual reality systems for biomedical applications Research integrates experimental optics, human-computer interaction, and mechanical systems for applications in health sciences and engineering. Publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus across optics/photonics (66%), virtual reality/psychology (20%), and fluid dynamics/biomechanics (14%). Recent work shows increasing emphasis on biomedical applications of optical technologies, with haptic-virtual reality systems emerging as a significant new research direction since 2014. Available information indicates no scientific awards, student advisees, or research grants mentioned in the source material. Laboratory or team affiliations are not explicitly described in the provided text.

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Nadeem Siddiqiمشاهده پروفایل

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Carleton UniversityCanada

Nadeem Siddiqi is a Professor at Carleton University’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS). He holds academic affiliations with the Department of Cognitive Science and the Department of English. His research focuses on formal linguistic theory, morphology, and the development of the Lexical-Realizational Functional Grammar (LRFG) model, co-created with Ash Asudeh. He runs the Morphology Lab, which hosts research programs on morphological phenomena and syncretism patterns, funded by grants. Education: BA in English (UC Davis), MFA in Creative Writing (Mills College), MA & PhD in Linguistics (Arizona) Research Interests: Siddiqi’s work addresses stem allomorphy, suppletion, and the integration of Distributed Morphology with Lexical Functional Grammar. His current projects include the LRFG Virtual Lab (collaborating with universities globally) and the Feature Competition Lab (focusing on syncretism and morphological upstaging across languages). Teaching: He teaches a yearly graduate seminar in Morphology (LING 5005), covering topics like Roots and Comparative Morphological Theory. Supervision: He accepts limited graduate and undergraduate students annually, focusing on morphological theory and functional words.

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Kenneth Hickeyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Kenneth Hickey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on the genesis and exploration of mineral deposits, integrating geochemistry, geochronology, structural geology, and tectonics. He specializes in Carlin-type gold deposits, sediment-hosted copper systems, and hydrothermal fluid dynamics. Hickey holds a Ph.D. from James Cook University and has extensive field experience, particularly in Nevada, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Education: B.Sc. (Auckland University), M.Sc. (Auckland University), Ph.D. (James Cook University). Research interests include ore genesis, fluid-rock interaction, and the application of isotopic and geochemical tracers. He has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to projects sponsored by Barrick Gold, Newmont, and others. Teaching includes EOSC 328 (Field Geology), EOSC 331/424 (Mineral Deposits), and directs the UBC Okanagan Field School. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to understanding ore systems and developing exploration strategies. Key projects involve the Wopmay Orogen, Redstone Copper Belt, and Carlin Trend gold deposits. He employs techniques like U-Pb geochronology, stable isotope analysis, and thermochronology to map fluid pathways and thermal anomalies linked to mineralization. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on Carlin-type deposits, structural controls, and educational innovations in geoscience fieldwork.

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Reto Achermannمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Reto Achermann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Systopia Lab. His research focuses on resilient and efficient systems at the intersection of operating systems, applied formal methods, and hardware models. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich and previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UBC under Prof. Margo Seltzer. Education: PhD in Computer Science from ETH Zurich (advised by Prof. Timothy Roscoe), MSc in Computer Science from ETH Zurich. Research interests include memory and storage systems, formal verification, device drivers, and software synthesis. He contributed to the Barrelfish OS project, particularly in memory management and hardware abstractions. Key achievements: Won distinguished artifact awards at ASPLOS'25 and SOSP'24 for 'Velosiraptor' and 'Verus'. Received UBC's Faculty of Science Excellence in Service Award for educational contributions. Served on program committees for ASPLOS, PLDI, EuroSys, and USENIX ATC. Current roles: Actively supervises graduate students in thesis-based MSc/PhD programs. Engages in interdisciplinary research and collaborates on grants. Previously advised undergraduate research projects and directed studies.

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Norman Hutchinsonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Norman C. Hutchinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is affiliated with the Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS). His research focuses on operating systems, storage systems, distributed systems, file systems, virtualization, programming languages, computer communications/protocols, and virtual machine monitors. Teaching : He has taught courses including CPSC 110 (Computation, Programs, and Programming), CPSC 210 (Software Construction), CPSC 313 (Computer Hardware and Operating Systems), and CPSC 317 (Introduction to Computer Networking). Recent courses include CPSC 107 (Systematic Program Design) in 2025. Awards : Faculty Teaching Awards UBC Computer Science Undergraduate Team Award (2011) CS Department Teaching Award Faculty of Science Achievement Award for Service Advising & Supervision : Supervised doctoral theses on topics like transport-level transactions for scalable cloud applications and real-time multimedia systems. No active graduate student recruitment at present.

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Laurence T. Yangمشاهده پروفایل

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St. Francis Xavier UniversityCanada

Laurence T. Yang serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science at St. Francis Xavier University, contributing to academic instruction and research initiatives within the institution. His scholarly focus spans critical domains of modern computing, with primary expertise in: Artificial Intelligence methodologies and applications Distributed systems architecture and optimization Big Data analytics and processing frameworks Cloud Computing infrastructure and virtualization Cybersecurity protocols and threat mitigation

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Gregor Kiczalesمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Gregor Kiczales is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia , with a career spanning over three decades. His work focuses on programming language design, modularity, and aspect-oriented programming (AOP). Primary affiliation: University of British Columbia Verification email: gregor@cs.ubc.ca Kiczales' research centers around modularity and aspect-oriented programming , with significant contributions to understanding crosscutting concerns, developing AOP frameworks like AspectJ, and exploring novel abstractions for software systems. His work includes: Foundational research in AOP semantics and implementation Studies on code-design alignment and software architecture Developing registration-based abstractions and late-binding mechanisms Investigating scalability challenges in AOP systems

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Jon Mikkelsenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Jon Mikkelsen is a Teaching Professor and Director of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Applied Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering. He specializes in maritime engineering, sustainable fishing technologies, and mechanical design pedagogy. Educational Background: B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, UBC M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, UBC Mikkelsen's research focuses on naval architecture, including hullform optimization, hydrodynamics of waterfowl, and vertical axis ocean turbines. He has developed laser-based wave measurement systems and collaborated with British Columbia First Nations (Gitksan, Tsimshian, Stó:lō, Wet’suwet’en, Gitanyow) to modernize traditional fishing gear for selective salmon harvesting. His work integrates engineering principles with ecological conservation. Scientific Awards: SNAME Faculty Advisor of the Year Award, 2023 Peter Larkin Award, 2016 Wighton Fellowship, 2006 OMAE Conference Appreciation Award, ASME, 2005 As director of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program, Mikkelsen mentors undergraduate design teams in projects ranging from autonomous sailboats (UBC Sailbot) to supermileage vehicles (TIME Magazine top invention, 2006). His publications span maritime engineering, renewable energy, and engineering education. He has secured grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada for sustainable fishing initiatives.

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Jia Huمشاهده پروفایل

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University of British ColumbiaCanada

Jia Hu is a public health physician and medical lead of the prevention and health promotion team within Population and Public Health at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). He also holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Population & Public Health, where he contributes to academic training and research in public health disciplines. Dr. Hu's educational background includes medical training at the University of Alberta, followed by residency training in family medicine and public health and preventive medicine at the University of Toronto. During his residency, he earned a Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning, and Finance from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research interests span multiple critical areas in modern public health, with particular focus on social determinants of health, housing and health, climate change and health, food security, mental wellness, and cancer prevention and screening. Dr. Hu has also developed significant expertise in behavior change and marketing strategies specifically tailored for public health interventions such as vaccination programs and cancer screening initiatives. His work bridges clinical practice with population-level health promotion strategies. Analysis of Dr. Hu's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary research profile that spans public health, epidemiology, and increasingly, computational approaches to health data. While his earlier work focused on traditional public health domains, his recent publications show a growing engagement with artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and speech technology applications in healthcare contexts. This evolution demonstrates his ability to adapt to emerging technological paradigms while maintaining focus on core public health challenges. Dr. Hu's professional journey includes diverse experiences that have shaped his interdisciplinary approach: working at McKinsey advising large organizations on health-related issues, serving as a Medical Officer of Health in Alberta where he contributed to the COVID-19 response, and founding and leading a public health non-profit organization focused on increasing uptake of preventive health behaviors. As medical lead of the prevention and health promotion team at BCCDC, Dr. Hu oversees initiatives that address a wide range of public health concerns across British Columbia. His work integrates evidence-based approaches with practical implementation strategies to improve population health outcomes through prevention-focused interventions and health promotion activities.

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Benjamin Wooمشاهده پروفایل

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Carleton UniversityCanada

Benjamin Woo serves as Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication, where he concurrently holds interim Associate Director and program head roles. Currently on sabbatical until January 1, 2026, he remains academically active through editorial work and keynote engagements including the 2022 TCAF Academic Symposium. Education: BA Hons., Queen's University MA, Simon Fraser University PhD, Simon Fraser University His research interrogates popular media industries and audiences through comics studies, fan studies, and audience studies frameworks. Expertise spans race, visual culture, and popular culture with emphasis on comic conventions, geek subcultures, and media fandom dynamics. Methodologically grounded in cultural studies, his work examines community formation, industry labor practices, and racial representation within fan cultures. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: pandemic impacts on fan conventions (e.g., virtual Comic-Cons), racial politics in media fandom (particularly whiteness studies), and historical analyses of comics production. These intersect at the nexus of digital platforms, community resilience, and cultural labor within niche media ecosystems. Awards: 2022 Best Edited Book Prize (Comics Studies Society) for The Comics World: Comic Books, Graphic Novels and Their Publics Dr. Woo supervises graduate research in popular culture, media industries, and comics studies while leading Carleton's Research on Comics, Con Events, and Transmedia (RoCCET) Lab. His service includes editorial roles at Transformative Works and Cultures and Popular Communication , plus co-editing Concordia University Press's Cultural Production series. Effective July 2022, he assumed Carleton's inaugural Associate Dean—Equity and Inclusion position in the Faculty of Public Affairs.

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Parham Eslami Nejadمشاهده پروفایل

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Polytechnic School of MontrealCanada

Parham Eslami Nejad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, specializing in geothermal energy systems, heat pump technology, and building thermal management. His research focuses on direct expansion geothermal heat pumps using natural refrigerants like CO2, thermal energy management in buildings, and renewable energy integration. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, an M.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, and a B.Sc. from Shiraz University in Iran. Dr. Eslami Nejad's research interests span several critical areas in sustainable energy systems: Direct expansion geothermal heat pump systems Heat pump and refrigeration technology using natural refrigerants (particularly CO2) Thermal energy management in buildings Renewable energy integration (geothermal and solar) Simulation and modeling of building energy systems Advanced ground heat exchanger configurations His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field, with recent work focusing on innovative CO2-based thermal networks, grid-friendly heat pump configurations, and integration of latent heat storage with solar energy in cold climate applications. His research addresses critical challenges in sustainable building energy systems and renewable energy integration. Dr. Eslami Nejad holds affiliations with CanmetEnergy's Building Group as a researcher, demonstrating his connection to practical applications of his research. His work has resulted in significant contributions to the field including patented technologies for ground heat exchange systems. His research has practical implications for reducing energy consumption in buildings, integrating renewable energy sources, and developing more sustainable heating and cooling solutions for the built environment, particularly in cold climate regions like Canada.

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Jean-François Bolandمشاهده پروفایل

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École de Technologie SupérieureCanada

Jean-François Boland is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), where he leads research in aerospace systems and embedded technologies through the LASSENA Laboratory. His expertise spans avionics, autonomous systems, digital design methodologies, and functional verification. Research Interests: Aeronautics & Aerospace : Flight control systems, radiation-hardened avionics, integrated modular architectures Intelligent Systems : Bipedal robot control, adaptive algorithms, autonomous navigation Digital Design : RTL verification, fault modeling, high-level synthesis His recent publications emphasize fault-tolerant aerospace systems , with 60% focused on radiation effects mitigation, 25% on autonomous robotics, and 15% on design methodologies. Key trends include AI-enhanced verification (2019), SEU-resistant flight controls (2013–2016), and bipedal locomotion control (2021–2022). Awards and Honors: Ambassadeur Honoraire (ÉTS, 2020) CNESST Safety Award & GREPCI Finalist (2017) CRIAQ Project Excellence Award (2012) Two ÉTS Teaching Excellence Awards (2011, 2013) He actively advises graduate students, with 16+ supervisees working on projects like fault-tolerant avionics and quadcopter control systems. Laboratory work at LASSENA emphasizes resilient embedded systems and aerospace-grade validation platforms.

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