Zhuo Feng is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, directing the HUDSON Lab and holding a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His research develops spectral graph methods for VLSI design, including circuit simulation, power grid verification, and machine learning applications. Funded by NSF CAREER and multiple grants, his work has produced award-winning algorithms like GRASS for graph sparsification. Recent publications focus on spectral methods for circuit stability analysis, physics-informed neural networks, and explainable AI frameworks. He teaches graduate courses in VLSI design and GPU programming while co-founding LeapLinear Solutions. NSF CAREER Award (2014) ACM/IEEE DAC Best Paper Award (2013) Multiple Best Paper Nominations (ICCAD 2008, 2006)
Kenneth Ross is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University in New York City. His primary appointment is within the Department of Computer Science, with affiliations including the Foundations of Data Science Committee. His work bridges theoretical database research and practical system implementation. His research focuses on database systems with particular expertise in query processing, query language design, data warehousing, and architecture-sensitive database system design. Additional research spans computational biology, especially analysis of large genomic data sets. Current projects include Linear Algebra Operators in Databases for machine learning workloads and Repeats and Somatic Mutation analysis in genomics. His work consistently addresses the intersection of hardware capabilities and database system design. Ross leads the Database Research Lab at Columbia, which has produced significant work on query optimization, GPU database processing, and hardware-conscious database systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on adapting database systems to modern hardware including GPUs, SIMD processors, and persistent memory. His scientific recognition includes: Packard Foundation Fellowship Sloan Foundation Fellowship NSF Young Investigator Award Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2008) Ross actively advises undergraduate engineering students (juniors with last names P-Z) and has taught foundational courses including Introduction to Databases and Programming and Problem Solving for over two decades. His teaching portfolio shows consistent engagement with both theoretical concepts and practical implementation challenges in computer science education.
Prof. Dimitris Gizopoulos is a Professor at the Department of Informatics & Telecommunications, University of Athens, leading the Computer Architecture Laboratory. His research focuses on fault tolerance, design validation, performance, and energy efficiency in microprocessors, GPUs, and AI accelerators. He is an IEEE Fellow (2013) and ACM Distinguished Member (2022). His work is supported by Horizon Europe projects like DARE, Neuropuls, and Vitamin-V, alongside industry grants from AMD, Cisco, and Meta. He participates in networks like HiPEAC and Eurolab4HPC and serves on editorial boards of journals including ACM Computing Surveys and IEEE Transactions on Computers . Prof. Gizopoulos teaches Computer Architecture courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research spans cross-layer reliability analysis, voltage scaling effects, and secure hardware design. Notable contributions include frameworks for GPU reliability assessment (GUFI, GPUI-4) and tools like MerLIN for microarchitecture-level analysis. His lab’s work has been funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the Greek-China Research Collaboration program. Key Projects: DARE (RISC-V Europe), Neuropuls (neuromorphic accelerators), Vitamin-V (RISC-V cloud environments). Awards: IEEE Fellow (2013), ACM Distinguished Member (2022), IEEE Golden Core (since 2002). Industry Partnerships: AMD, Cisco, Bosch, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM Research. Labs: Leads the Computer Architecture Lab, focusing on fault tolerance and energy-efficient computing. His work emphasizes bridging hardware-software co-design challenges, with publications in top venues like IEEE Transactions on Computers and ACM Computing Surveys . Recent efforts include analyzing silent data corruptions (SDCs) in CPUs and GPUs, and developing validation frameworks for cloud-native architectures.
Jiaxin Lin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University , affiliated with the Computer Systems Laboratory . She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from UT Austin (2025) , preceded by an M.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.S. from ShenYuan Honors College at Beihang University. Her research focuses on co-designing software and hardware systems to enable high-performance data center communication, particularly through: Programmable network interface controllers (SmartNICs) Terabit network system stacks Cache/memory interconnects Compilers for in-network computing Chip-to-chip interconnects Her work addresses challenges in portability across heterogeneous SmartNICs, demonstrated through the development of the Alkali compiler framework (NSDI '25). Key themes include hardware abstraction, data center scalability, and network-compute co-design. Scientific Awards: Google Junior Faculty Award (2025) MIT EECS Rising Star (2024) Google Ph.D. Fellowship (2021) Meta Ph.D. Fellowship (2021)
John Hale, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of Computer Science at The University of Tulsa's Tandy School of Computer Science, where he holds the Tandy Endowed Chair in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. He is a founding member of the TU Institute of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (IBCB) and a faculty research scholar in the Institute for Information Security (iSec). Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, The University of Tulsa (1997) M.S., Computer Science, The University of Tulsa (1992) B.S., Computer Science, The University of Tulsa (1990) Dr. Hale's research spans cybersecurity , bioinformatics , cyber-physical systems , and applied formal methods . His work focuses on neuroinformatics, cyber trust, attack modeling, secure software development, and information privacy. Recent publications highlight trends in large-scale graph analysis for cybersecurity, attack graph generation on high-performance computing clusters, and security frameworks for nuclear reactor control systems. His research also explores hybrid attack graph modeling, reflective deception strategies, and compliance methods for cyber-physical infrastructures. Scientific Awards: 2000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award Dr. Hale has advised numerous research projects and received funding from the U.S. Air Force, Army, NSF, NIH, DARPA, NSA, and NIJ. He has testified before Congress on cybersecurity and holds a patent for anti-piracy technology. His lab work includes developing cyber-physical testbeds and science DMZ security solutions.
Jiro Katto is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, where he has been conducting research and teaching since 1999. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo and has established himself as a leading researcher in multimedia signal processing and computer networks. His academic journey includes positions as Associate Professor (1999-2004), Professor (2004-present), and Director at NEDO (2004-2008), along with research experience at NEC C&C Laboratories (1992-1999) and a Visiting Scholar position at Princeton University (1996-1997). Professor Katto's research interests focus on Multimedia Signal Processing and Computer Networks, with particular expertise in video compression, 5G network performance, and learned image compression techniques. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, as evidenced by his extensive publications in top-tier conferences and journals. His research group has made significant contributions to point cloud compression, latency compensation in remote systems, and hardware-accelerated video encoding for UHD streaming. His publication record is impressive, with 276 papers cited 3,323 times in Scopus and 6,169 times in Google Scholar, reflecting his substantial impact in the field. His recent work shows a strong trend toward applying deep learning techniques to traditional signal processing problems, particularly in the areas of image and video compression, where his team has developed novel approaches to improve compression efficiency while reducing computational complexity. Electric Telecommunications Promotion Foundation Telecommunications System Technology Award (2023) Takayanagi Kenjiro Foundation Takayanagi Kenjiro Achievement Award (2020) Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers Fellow (2020) Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers Fellow (2015) IEICE Communications Society Activity Contribution Award (2006) IEICE Academic Encouragement Award (1995) SPIE VCIP 1991, Best Student Paper Award (1991) Professor Katto has served on numerous prestigious committees including IEEE ComSoC Tech News Editorial Board, IEEE Technical Program Committees for major conferences (Globecom, ICC, ICIP), and editorial boards for several academic journals. His leadership in the academic community extends to chairing conferences like IWAIT 2011 and serving as Editor-in-Chief for journals in his field. His research has practical applications in commercial 5G networks, video streaming services, and remote monitoring systems, demonstrating the real-world impact of his work.
David I. August is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000. His research focuses on compilers and computer architecture, emphasizing synergistic design between compilers and microarchitecture. He leads the Liberty Research Group, which explores topics such as automatic parallelization, memory profiling, and speculative execution. August joined Princeton in 1999 as a lecturer, advancing to full professor in 2012. He has served as program chair for MICRO 2009 and on committees for ISCA, PLDI, and ASPLOS. His notable accolades include the IEEE Fellow designation, Best Paper Awards at PLDI and CGO, and teaching awards from Princeton's School of Engineering. His work spans compiler optimizations, hardware-software co-design, and security architectures like TrustGuard. Recent research includes GPU scheduling (GhOST), memory profiling frameworks (PROMPT), and instruction prefetching (PDIP). He advises over 20 graduate students, many now leading roles at tech companies and academia. August teaches courses such as COS-126 (Intro to CS), COS-375 (Computer Architecture), and graduate seminars. His projects often bridge theory and practice, with tools like NOELLE and Liberty Research Group initiatives advancing compiler infrastructure and parallelism extraction.
Michela Becchi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. She specializes in computer architecture, systems software, and applications, with a focus on heterogeneous systems, parallel algorithms, and acceleration techniques for bioinformatics, pattern recognition, and quantum computing. Her work spans multi-core CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and distributed clusters, emphasizing the boundary between hardware and software design. Dr. Becchi holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (2009) and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2000). Her research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2015) and the University of Missouri System President Award for Early Career Excellence (2016). Her research interests include compiler and runtime techniques for heterogeneous systems, acceleration of bioinformatics algorithms, and high-speed networking applications. She has pioneered frameworks for efficient data transformation, GPU-accelerated compression, and memory-efficient graph algorithms for quantum computing. Her work also explores thread coarsening, mixed-precision auto-tuning, and secure multi-core processor design. Key contributions include the PILOT runtime system for GPU memory management, the GPU-FPtuner auto-tuner for floating-point applications, and innovative approaches to automata processors for genomic analysis. Her publications emphasize reproducible accuracy in scientific simulations and the optimization of irregular applications on many-core platforms.
Danyang Zhuo is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, with expertise in datacenter/cloud computing and machine learning systems. He joined Duke in 2020 after postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley under Ion Stoica and a PhD at the University of Washington advised by Tom Anderson and Arvind Krishnamurthy. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Washington, 2019) His research focuses on improving cloud infrastructure through systems like Phoenix (application-level abstractions) and Phantora (GPU cluster simulation). Recent work explores LLM verification, tensor compression via video codecs, and fairness in LLM serving. His 15 most recent publications span operating systems, machine learning, and networked systems conferences like HOTOS, NSDI, SIGCOMM, and OSDI. Scientific honors include NSF CAREER Award (2023), USENIX Security Distinguished Paper (2023), and multiple industry research awards. He has secured major NSF grants for projects including "OS-Managed Remote Procedure Call" and "Campus-level RDMA Networking." At Duke, he advises PhD students and teaches courses such as Introduction to Operating Systems (CompSci 310) and Systems for Machine Learning (CompSci 590.05). His work appears in leading conferences and journals, with collaborations across institutions including UC Berkeley, University of Washington, and industry partners.
Stephen W. Keckler is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Computer Science , The University of Texas at Austin , and serves as Vice President of Architecture Research at NVIDIA . He is an ACM Fellow , IEEE Fellow , and Sloan Foundation Research Fellow . Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1990) SM in Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992) PhD in Computer Science, MIT (1998) Research Interests focus on computer architecture for deep learning , GPU computing , and energy-efficient systems . His work explores memory compression , network-on-chip designs , and heterogeneous computing . Publication Trends highlight advancements in deep learning accelerators , GPU memory systems , and energy-efficient architectures . Notable themes include sparsity exploitation , multi-chip modules , and fault-tolerant GPU pipelines . Scientific Recognition : ACM Fellow IEEE Fellow Sloan Foundation Research Fellow Best Paper Awards at ASPLOS 2009 and ISPASS 2011 Laboratory Affiliations : Computer Architecture and Technology Laboratory (CART) TRIPS Project (Tera-Op Reliable Intelligently adaptive Processing System) NVIDIA Research
Pascal Mettes is a tenured Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam within the Informatics Institute, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He leads groundbreaking research in hyperbolic deep learning, a field he has significantly advanced through theoretical developments and practical applications in computer vision and multimodal learning. His research focuses on three primary domains: hyperbolic vision-language models that address the hierarchical nature of language-vision relationships; hierarchical deep learning using hyperbolic embeddings that naturally accommodate exponential growth patterns; and robust deep learning in hyperbolic space that improves out-of-distribution detection and network resilience. Mettes has established himself as a leading figure in this emerging field through numerous publications at top-tier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, ICML, NeurIPS, and ICLR. His recent work demonstrates how hyperbolic geometry provides natural solutions to fundamental limitations in modern deep learning, particularly regarding hierarchical data structures that cannot be adequately represented in Euclidean space. The publication trends show increasing impact and recognition in the computer vision and machine learning communities, with multiple papers receiving oral presentations and best paper nominations. Best paper nomination ESWC25 for 'Designing Hierarchies for Optimal Hyperbolic Embedding' Finalist MM 2023 Best Open-Source Software Competition (for HypLL) Multiple reviewer awards across major conferences including CVPR, ICLR, ECCV, ICML, and NeurIPS MM 2016 Best Doctoral Student Award TRECVID 2015 Winner Multimedia Event Detection Benchmark Mettes actively mentors eight PhD students working on hyperbolic learning and related topics, while also securing significant research funding including ELLIs PhD Award, NWO ClickNL, Google Perception Academic Funding, and Data Science Centre PhD Grants. He serves in prominent academic roles as Program Chair for International Conference on Multimedia Retrieval 2026 and has organized multiple workshops on hyperbolic learning at major conferences. His leadership in establishing hyperbolic deep learning as a recognized research direction is evident through his survey paper in IJCV 2024 and the development of the HypLL library for hyperbolic learning.
Dr. Ahmad Afsahi is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen's University, Canada. He leads the Parallel Processing Research Laboratory (PPRL) and chairs the Graduate Studies committee in ECE. His research focuses on parallel processing, high-performance computing (HPC), and network-based systems, with emphasis on communication runtime systems, accelerated computing, and deep learning infrastructure. Education: Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering, 2000) from University of Victoria; M.Sc. (Computer Engineering, Sharif University of Technology); B.Sc. (Computer Engineering, Shiraz University). Research interests include parallel programming models, MPI optimization, GPU-aware communication, network-aware algorithms, and power-efficient HPC systems. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, ACM member, and licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario. Key Awards: Canada Foundation for Innovation Award, Ontario Innovation Trust Award. Over 50 publications in top venues like SC, EuroMPI, IPDPS, and IEEE journals. Current teaching includes cluster computing and digital systems. Labs/Groups: PPRL, Queen's Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Computational Science and Engineering, Data, Analytics, and Computing (DAC) Research Group.
Reza Ghabcheloo is a Professor at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Department of Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering. He leads the Robotics major and the international Automation Engineering program. His research focuses on autonomous mobile machines, robotics, control systems, and safety engineering, with specific interests in construction robotics, sensor fusion, and hydraulic systems. He co-leads the Autonomous Mobile Machines Group and is associated with the Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab and the Innovative Hydraulics and Automation Lab. His research emphasizes developing autonomous systems for off-road machinery, safe control strategies, and energy-efficient automation. He has published extensively on topics such as reinforcement learning for crane control, radar-based perception, and safety architectures for autonomous systems. His work bridges robotics, control theory, and industrial automation, addressing challenges in heavy-duty machinery and real-world robotic applications. Research Group: Autonomous Mobile Machines Group Labs: Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab, Innovative Hydraulics and Automation Lab Key Projects: Safety of automated off-road machinery, machine learning for autonomous loading, and trajectory optimization
Ion Stoica is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds the Xu Bao Chancellor Chair. He serves as Director of the Sky Computing Lab and is Executive Chairman of both Databricks and Anyscale. His research spans distributed systems, cloud computing, and AI systems, with significant contributions to large-scale data processing frameworks. Stoica's research interests focus on the intersection of AI and systems, with emphasis on developing practical implementations that bridge theoretical foundations with real-world deployability. His work addresses fundamental challenges in distributed computing, resource management, and large-scale machine learning systems. Current projects include Ray (a distributed execution framework), vLLM (a high-throughput inference engine for LLMs), Chatbot Arena (an open platform for human preference evaluations), and SkyPilot (a framework for running AI workloads across clouds). His research output demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward more efficient, scalable systems for modern AI workloads, particularly focusing on optimizing inference performance, resource utilization, and cross-cloud deployment. Recent publications reflect growing interest in large language model serving, video generation optimization, and agent-based systems. ACM Fellow SIGOPS Hall of Fame Award (2015) SIGCOMM Test of Time Award (2011) ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award (2001) Member of National Academy of Engineering Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy Stoica has advised an extensive number of doctoral students who have gone on to prominent positions in academia and industry, including assistant professorships at Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and other top institutions. He has received significant research funding through his lab activities and startup ventures. His research group has been particularly successful in translating academic research into widely adopted open-source technologies and commercial products. Stoica leads the Sky Computing Lab at UC Berkeley, which focuses on developing systems for AI workloads across multiple clouds. His research group has produced numerous influential open-source projects including Apache Spark, Apache Mesos, and Alluxio, which have become industry standards for large-scale data processing. The lab maintains strong industry partnerships while pursuing fundamental research in distributed systems and AI infrastructure.
Michael Ferdman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, where he leads research in computer architecture and systems. His office is located in Room 343 at Stony Brook, NY 11794-2424, and he can be contacted via phone (631-632-8449) or email. Ferdman directs the Computer Architecture and Systems Laboratory (compas.cs.stonybrook.edu), focusing on next-generation server infrastructure. Ferdman's research spans the entire computing stack with emphasis on: FPGA integration for server environments (Intel HARP, Microsoft Catapult) Machine learning accelerators for convolutional neural networks Server systems optimization in the post-Moore era Network processing and software-defined networking Programming models for emerging memory technologies (HBM, 3D XPoint) Reconfigurable hardware and high-level synthesis His work addresses both performance and security challenges in modern computing infrastructure. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals consistent focus on: Hardware acceleration techniques (FPGAs, specialized processors) Memory hierarchy optimization and cache management Security vulnerabilities in web applications and systems Post-Moore computing architectures Parallel processing and distributed systems His research shows strong emphasis on practical implementations bridging hardware and software layers. Awards recognizing his contributions include: Graduate Teaching Award (2014) Best Paper Award at ASPLOS XVII Best Paper Finalist at HPCA XVII Three IEEE Micro Top Picks selections (2009, 2012) He teaches advanced courses including CSE 502, CSE 602, and CSE 506 at Stony Brook University.