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Jiaxuan Youمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Graph Neural Networks
• Relational Data
• Machine Learning Systems
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jiaxuan You is an Assistant Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, leading the U Lab focused on achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in digital environments. His research spans graph neural networks (GNNs), relational data, foundation models, and machine learning systems. PhD and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University (2021) Developed GraphGym and PyTorch Geometric (PyG) for graph learning Core member at Kumo AI (2021-2023) His research explores: Graph-enhanced LLMs: Integrating relational structures into foundation models AGI Development: Self-optimizing AI agents and tool utilization ML Systems: Scalable architectures and redundancy-free computation Interdisciplinary Applications: Financial networks, crop yield prediction, and metro systems Recent publications focus on temporal reasoning, multi-agent dynamics, and hybrid architectures for LLMs. He actively develops open-source tools like DBGYM and GraphRouter. Scientific recognition includes: JPMC PhD Fellowship Baidu Scholarship Best Student Paper at AAAI 2017 World Bank Big Data Innovation Challenge winner He mentors PhD and intern students, emphasizing machine learning systems expertise. His lab collaborates on AGI workshops (e.g., ICLR 2024) and industry projects.

Osman Yağanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Network Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Osman Yağan is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with affiliate faculty status in the School of Computer Science. He is also a core member of CyLab Security and Privacy Institute. Prior to joining CMU in 2013, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CyLab. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland (2011) and a B.S. from Middle East Technical University (2007). His research focuses on modeling, analysis, and optimization of computing systems, leveraging applied probability, network science, data science, and machine learning. Key areas include multi-armed bandits, resilient machine learning, contagion processes in networks, and cybersecurity. Research Interests include Machine Learning, Data Science, Network Science, Cybersecurity, and Robustness in Cyber-Physical Systems. He has advised numerous students, including current PhD candidates Yurun Tian, Orkun İrsoy, and Ishank Juneja, as well as notable alumni such as Mansi Sood (now at MIT) and Jun Zhao (Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University). Key Awards include the CIT Dean's Early Career Fellowship, IBM Academic Award, and Best Paper Awards at ICC 2021, IPSN 2022, and ASONAM 2023. His work spans theoretical contributions (e.g., contagion models in multi-layer networks) and applied research (e.g., mitigating cascading failures in power systems). He leads or co-leads grants from ONR, NSF, and ARO, focusing on resilient machine learning, network robustness, and pandemic modeling.

Rina Dechterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Reasoning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rina Dechter is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS). She specializes in automated reasoning, probabilistic and constraint-based graphical models, and causal inference. Dechter has held leadership roles, including Co-Editor-in-Chief of Artificial Intelligence since 2011 and editorial board memberships in journals such as the Constraint Journal and Journal of Machine Learning Research . Education : Ph.D., Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) M.S., Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute B.S., Mathematics and Statistics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Research Interests : Dechter’s work focuses on computational aspects of automated reasoning, constraint processing, probabilistic reasoning, and causal inference. She develops efficient algorithms for graphical models, emphasizing tractable reasoning tasks and anytime search strategies. Her recent projects include causal decision-making frameworks funded by a $5M NSF grant. Awards : Presidential Young Investigator Award (1991) AAAI Fellow (1994) ACP Research Excellence Award (2007) ACM Fellow (2013) Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2025) Grants & Collaborations : She leads a multi-institutional NSF-funded project on causal foundations of AI decision-making. Her work emphasizes trustworthiness in AI through causal models, with applications in robotics and public health.

Anna Gottardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multivariate Statistical Models
• Graphical Models
• Statistical Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Gottard is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Florence, where she leads the Department of Statistics, Computer Science, and Applications. She directs the Florence Center for Data Science (FDS) and participates in the Technical Scientific Committee of the Tuscan Center for Big Data, Data Science, and AI (CBDAI). Her research focuses on multivariate statistical models, particularly graphical models, and extends to statistical machine learning, fair models, and directional data analysis. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (JRSSA) and Statistical Methods & Applications (SMA). Her recent work includes Bayesian approaches for mixed graphical models, uncertainty-aware classification trees, and methodological advancements in latent uncertainty models. Her contributions span theoretical developments and applied research in interdisciplinary areas like biostatistics and sustainability. Her research interests emphasize bridging statistical theory with practical applications, including fairness in machine learning, interpretable models, and tree-based methodologies. She has actively contributed to open-source software, notably the Mix3Trees R package for mixed-effect tree models. Her work addresses challenges in variable selection, graphical model inference, and ethical AI practices. Current projects explore Bayesian frameworks for complex data structures and methodological improvements in graphical model interpretability. Anna has advised on interdisciplinary collaborations, such as studies on GDPR compliance in biobanking and epidemiological modeling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Tuscany. She collaborates with institutions like the CBDAI to advance data science applications in regional policy and healthcare. Her research trajectory reflects a commitment to both foundational statistical theory and real-world problem-solving across diverse domains.

Nina Gantertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Large Deviations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nina Gantert is a distinguished Professor of Probability Theory at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) , affiliated with the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology . She has held faculty positions at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the University of Münster prior to joining TUM in 2011. Her research focuses on probability theory , particularly stochastic processes , large deviations , and random media . She investigates random walks in random environments as models for transport in disordered systems and explores applications in physics and biology . Recent publications highlight her work on branching random walks , mixing times , biased random walks , and large deviation principles for complex stochastic systems. She has co-authored studies on random walks in dynamical percolation , interacting edge-reinforced processes , and extremal point processes in branching models. Scientific Awards: Elected fellow of the IMS (2016) Her academic career spans institutions including ETH Zürich, University of Bonn, Technical University of Berlin, and TUM. She has supervised numerous Bachelor’s and Master’s theses on topics ranging from mixing time analysis to percolation theory , often collaborating with international co-authors.

Howie Chosetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
• Snake Robots
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Howie Choset is a Professor of Robotics at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. He directs the Undergraduate Robotics Minor and leads the Biorobotics Laboratory, where his research focuses on snake robots, motion planning, and medical robotics. He is also affiliated with the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1996) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1995) B.S.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1990) B.S., Economics, The Wharton School of Business (1990) Choset's research centers on robotics for confined and complex environments, particularly through the development of snake robots. His work integrates mechanism design, path and motion planning, and estimation to enable applications in surgery, manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, and search and rescue. He is a pioneer in medical robotics and has co-founded Medrobotics to commercialize minimally invasive surgical robots. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on ergodic exploration, multi-agent systems, motion planning under uncertainty, and medical robotics. Themes include optimizing robot trajectories for information gathering, solving complex path planning problems with dynamic obstacles, and advancing autonomous systems for disaster response and space exploration (e.g., the EELS robot for Enceladus). MIT Technology Review Top 100 Innovators under 35 (2002) Best Paper Award, RIA (1999) Best Paper Award, ICRA (2003) Best Paper, IEEE Bio Rob (2006) Best Video, ICRA (2011) Nominations for best papers at ICRA, IROS, and CLAWAR Choset has advised numerous students, many of whom have won top awards. His lab has received significant funding for robotics research, including projects in surgical robotics, additive manufacturing, and autonomous exploration. He is the lead author of the textbook Principles of Robot Motion and is actively involved in educational innovation through custom robotics labs. He leads the Biorobotics Laboratory at CMU, which develops advanced robotic systems like snake robots and the EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) robot for NASA missions. The lab collaborates with industry and government agencies on applications ranging from surgery to space exploration.

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

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

Leslie Ann Goldbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms
• Complexity Theory
• Randomised Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leslie Ann Goldberg is a Senior Research Fellow at St Edmund Hall and Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. She currently serves as Head of the Department of Computer Science (on sabbatical 2025-26) and focuses on foundational problems in Algorithms and Complexity Theory , particularly randomised algorithms for network communication, machine learning, and statistical physics models. Her research includes solving Aldous' 1987 conjecture on backoff protocol instability (with John Lapinskas), developing rigorous mathematical analysis frameworks for algorithmic efficiency, and advancing approximate counting techniques via Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods (with Andreas Galanis and collaborators). Key projects involve graph homomorphisms , Moran process dynamics , and #BIS complexity class analysis. Recent publications (2023-2024) span topics like Sybil defense mechanisms, low-temperature sampling on random graphs, and parameterised subgraph counting modulo 2. Her work demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact in computational biology, statistical physics, and database theory. Scientific Awards include Best Paper Prizes at ICALP 2016, ICALP 2010, and IPEC 2017. She supervises PhD student Paulina Smolarova and collaborates extensively with researchers in Oxford and beyond.

• Algorithmic Game Theory
• Concurrent Systems
• Formal Verification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rasmus Ibsen-Jensen is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Liverpool. Previously, he held a Postdoctoral position at IST Austria under Krishnendu Chatterjee and completed his PhD under Peter Bro Miltersen. Research Focus: Algorithmic game theory, strategy complexity in two-player zero-sum games, control flow graph algorithms, edit distance for automata, and theoretical biology applications. Teaching: Module Coordinator for second-year courses in database development (COMP207), C++ programming (COMP282), and industrial placement (COMP299). His work bridges computational game theory and formal verification, with recent publications exploring memory constraints in partial-information games, algebraic path properties in concurrent systems, and evolutionary spatial dynamics. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text, his contributions to algorithmic complexity and interdisciplinary research (e.g., theoretical biology) highlight his academic impact.

Mona Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
• Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mona Singh is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, with affiliations to the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and the Department of Molecular Biology. She has been a faculty member since 1999. Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995 A.B. and S.M. degrees in Computer Science from Harvard University Her research focuses on computational molecular biology, integrating machine learning and algorithms to analyze biological networks, protein interactions, and mutational impacts. Key areas include DNA/RNA binding prediction, protein structure analysis, and network-based disease gene discovery. Her recent work highlights trends in protein language models, kinase-substrate prediction, and equitable MHC binding algorithms. These span sub-fields like structural bioinformatics, network biology, and functional genomics. Scientific Awards: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Rheinstein Junior Faculty Award ACM Fellow (2019) ISCB Fellow (2018) She has taught an introductory computational biology course with Professor Coleen Murphy, covering sequence analysis, phylogenetics, and network reconstruction. Her group has developed tools like dPUC , nCOP , and DiffMut . Her lab collaborates with institutions including Carnegie Mellon, Duke University, and the Broad Institute, advancing applications in cancer genomics, metabolic disease, and precision medicine.

• Evolutionary Computation
• Machine Learning
• Natural Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Bäck is a Professor at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) , Leiden University , Netherlands, and a member of the interdisciplinary programme Society, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences (SAILS) . His academic career spans roles at Leiden University (1996–present) and leadership positions at the Center for Applied Systems Analysis in Dortmund (1994–2000). Education : Diplom-Informatiker (Computer Science), Technische Universität Dortmund (1990) Dr. rer. nat. (Computer Science), Technische Universität Dortmund (1994) Research Interests : Dr. Bäck specializes in evolutionary computation , machine learning , and their applications in sustainable smart industry and healthcare . Recent work focuses on integrating large language models (LLMs) and quantum computing into optimization frameworks, with projects like CIMPLO (predictive maintenance), ECOLE (experience-based optimization), and SAPPAO (airline operations optimization). Scientific Contributions : His 526+ publications cover evolutionary algorithms, quantum optimization, and LLM-driven design, with recent trends including: Quantum computing (e.g., quantum approximate optimization, quantum advantage challenges) LLM integration (e.g., hyperparameter tuning, mutation control, code evolution graphs) Healthcare and industry (e.g., predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, melt quality prediction) Algorithm benchmarking (e.g., IOHprofiler, MA-BBOB, explainable benchmarking) Scientific Awards : IEEE Fellow (2022) Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) member (2021) Academia Europaea member (2022) IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Evolutionary Computation Pioneer Award (2015) Fellow, International Society of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation (2003) Best Ph.D. thesis award, German Society of Computer Science (GI) (1995) Advising and Grants : He supervises Ph.D. candidates in evolutionary computation and machine learning and has secured 7 major grants from organizations like the Dutch Research Council , European Commission , and The Research Council of Norway . His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Evolutionary Computation Journal and associate editorships in leading AI journals.

Chuang Ganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chuang Gan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the College of Information and Computer Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and embodied agents through interdisciplinary research combining neural networks, physical simulations, and multimodal learning. Research interests include generative models, reinforcement learning, vision-language integration, and scalable autonomous systems. He explores topics like world modeling for robots, adaptive policy learning, and physics-driven AI. His projects often involve creating systems that learn from visual, auditory, and tactile inputs to perform complex tasks such as object manipulation, navigation, and decision-making in dynamic environments. Recent research trends emphasize embodied AI systems capable of long-horizon planning, compositional reasoning, and efficient learning from limited data. His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in robotics, simulation platforms, and multimodal generation. Key contributions include frameworks for 3D scene understanding, adaptive world models, and novel training paradigms for large language models. His research has been applied to robotics platforms like RoboDreamer and UBSoft, focusing on unbounded soft environments. Collaborations involve designing benchmarks for physical scene understanding (e.g., Physion++), and creating tools like DiffTactile for tactile simulation. His work often integrates principles from differential geometry, PDE dynamics, and game theory. Chuang Gan’s research group develops open-source tools and benchmarks, such as the SoftZoo robot co-design platform and the SOK-Bench situated reasoning benchmark. His team emphasizes scalable alignment methods beyond human supervision and explores ethical AI through principles like symmetry-enhanced training.

Jiao Lichengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Image Understanding
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jiao Licheng is a Distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Xidian University, leading the School of Artificial Intelligence and the Department of Computer Science and Technology. He holds prominent roles such as Director of the Key Laboratory of Intelligent Perception and Image Understanding (Ministry of Education) and the International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Perception and Computing. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Evolutionary Computation, and Remote Sensing, with significant contributions to image understanding and brain-inspired computing. Education: B.E. (1982) from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, M.E. (1984) and Ph.D. (1990) from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Postdoctoral research at Xidian University (1990–1992). Research Interests include AI, Machine Learning, Image Processing, and Big Data Analysis. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, such as medical imaging, SAR image analysis, and autonomous systems. Recent articles emphasize innovations in remote sensing, deep learning architectures, and evolutionary algorithms. Awards include IEEE Fellow, IET Fellow, and the Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Outstanding Contribution Award. Labs/Teams: Key Lab of Intelligent Perception, International Joint Research Center, and leadership in national innovation bases. Active in academic societies, including editorial roles in IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics and Geoscience and Remote Sensing.

Huazheng Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reinforcement Learning
• Information Retrieval
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Huazheng Wang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University. His research focuses on reinforcement learning, information retrieval, and trustworthy AI. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2021) and B.E. from the University of Science and Technology of China (2015). He holds awards including the 2025 EECS Fabulous Teacher Recognition and SIGIR 2019 Best Paper Award. His work addresses challenges in robust reinforcement learning, adversarial attacks on bandit systems, and applications in scientific discovery. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Virginia (2021) B.E., Computer Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China (2015) Research interests emphasize developing efficient algorithms for reinforcement learning, multi-armed bandits, and their applications in recommendation systems, protein optimization, and security. Notable contributions include provably efficient risk-aware reinforcement learning frameworks and adversarial attack analysis on bandit systems. Recent work includes NSF-funded research on neural bandits (IIS-2403401) and publications in top venues like ICML, NeurIPS, and AAAI. His lab explores embodied LLM agents for team cooperation and federated collaborative online monitoring frameworks.

Michael Baymمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Evolutionary Genomics
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Computational Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Baym is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School with affiliate appointments in Microbiology and the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology, and as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He leads the Baym Lab, which studies microbial evolutionary genomics and antibiotic resistance through a hybrid of experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches. His research focuses on: Antibiotic Resistance Evolution and practical interventions Mobile Genetic Elements (plasmids, phages, transposons) Computational Genomic Algorithms for big data analysis Synthetic Biology tools and technologies Key recent publications explore phage discovery systems , phylogenetic compression of microbial genomes, and RNA-guided gene drives in plasmids. His work is supported by multiple NIH/NIGMS and NSF grants including a MIRA award. Scientific honors include: Packard Fellowship (2018) Pew Biomedical Scholarship (2020) Sloan Research Fellowship (2020) A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award (2021) SSQBio Mentorship Award (2022) The lab actively trains PhD students and postdoctoral fellows with alumni occupying academic and industry positions globally. Current team members include researchers from interdisciplinary backgrounds working at the intersection of experiment, computation, and theory .