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Calin Beltaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Formal Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Calin Belta is the Brendan Iribe Endowed Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is affiliated with the Institute of Systems Research (ISR) and the Maryland Robotics Center (MRC), and holds a Research Professor position at Boston University's College of Engineering. His work bridges control theory, formal methods, and machine learning to ensure safety in cyber-physical and data-driven systems, with applications in robotics, autonomous driving, and systems biology. Research Interests: Focus on dynamics and control theory, formal methods for verification and control synthesis, robotics, autonomous systems, and synthetic biology. Recent projects include PROGENIC (collaborating with MIT, UChicago, and UDelaware) and safety-critical control for heterogeneous robotic teams. Key Achievements: General Chair of the 2025 MRC Symposium, recipient of AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2008), NSF CAREER Award (2005), and IEEE Fellow. His work on formal methods for autonomous systems has led to impactful tools for safety assurance in robotics and AI. Grants: NSF EFRI PROGENIC grant (2024), multiple industry partnerships. Advising: Mentored students like Wenliang Liu (PhD 2024, now at Amazon), and collaborator Marius Kloetzer (shared HSCC Test of Time Award 2025). Labs/Teams: Maryland Robotics Center, Institute for Systems Research, and Boston University collaborations.

Ruth Greenwoodمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Election Law
• Voting Rights
• Civil Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruth Greenwood is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Harvard University. She specializes in election law litigation, voting rights advocacy, and training future election lawyers. Her work focuses on challenges to partisan gerrymandering, minority vote dilution, and legal strategies to reform redistricting processes. Education: LL.M., Columbia Law School (2009) LL.B./B.Sc., University of Sydney (2005/2003) Research Interests: Election law federalism, voting rights enforcement, redistricting commission design, and combating racial gerrymandering through litigation and legislative advocacy. Her work emphasizes state-level voting rights acts as critical tools for addressing federal law shortcomings. Professional Affiliations: Board Member and Secretary of PlanScore (2019–present), former roles at the Campaign Legal Center, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, and the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Admitted to multiple federal courts including the Supreme Court of the United States. Courses Taught: Election Law Clinic and Seminar series, Writing Group on Voting Rights (2024–2025).

• Computational Linguistics
• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Noah A. Smith is an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. His work focuses on computational linguistics, machine learning, and natural language processing. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University (2006). His research explores ethical AI applications, multimodal systems, and foundational aspects of language models. Key research areas include: Ethical considerations in NLP, such as detecting rights abuses through text analysis Efficient decoding and alignment strategies for large language models Large-scale evaluation frameworks for multitask and multimodal generation Understanding pretraining dynamics and data composition effects Recent work emphasizes transparency in language models (e.g., tracing outputs to training data) and improving alignment through human feedback. He has contributed to open-source projects like OLMo and Dolma, advancing reproducibility in NLP research. No awards explicitly listed in provided texts. No specific advising or grant details available, though extensive publication output indicates active research involvement.

Syed Bahauddin Alamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Twins
• Nuclear Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Syed Bahauddin Alam is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in the Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering department. He holds appointments in the Grainger College of Engineering and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His research focuses on AI-driven digital twins, uncertainty quantification, and cybersecurity for nuclear systems. Education: B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), 2011 MPhil in Nuclear Energy, University of Cambridge, 2013 PhD in Nuclear Engineering, University of Cambridge, 2018 Research Interests: AI and Digital Twins for Nuclear Energy Multiscale Modeling with Uncertainty Quantification Cybersecurity for Nuclear Systems Sensors and Instrumentation for Reactor Monitoring His work emphasizes explainable AI (XAI), physics-informed machine learning, and robust design optimization. Key contributions include AI-powered digital twins for nuclear systems, which received global media coverage and top 5% Altmetric scores. Awards & Honors: 2025 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research (UIUC) 2024 Illinois Innovation Award Finalist 2022-2021 Outstanding Teaching Award (Missouri S&T) 2017 Cambridge Philosophical Society Research Studentship Award Grants & Funding: $700,000 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Distinguished Faculty Development Award (2024) $2 million DOE grant for nuclear fuel storage solutions (2023) $500,000 NRC R&D Grant (2024) Labs & Teams: Leads the MARTIANS Lab (Machine Learning and ARTificial Intelligence for Advancing Nuclear Systems), focusing on hybrid data-physics-driven AI and explainable machine learning for nuclear engineering challenges.

Jing Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Full Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS), Singapore Management University (SMU). Research Advisor to Xiaosen Zheng and Kankan Zhou. Serves as Action Editor for Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics (TACL) , Program Co-Chair of EMNLP 2019, and Editorial Board Member of Computational Linguistics (2015-2017). Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008) B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, Stanford University Research Focus: Specializes in natural language processing (NLP), text mining, machine learning, and data mining. Current interests include question answering, social media content analysis, and combating misinformation. Explores topics like counterfactual syntax for cross-lingual understanding, interventional training for robust NLU, and bias detection in vision-language models. Publications: Over 100+ peer-reviewed papers across top conferences (ACL, EMNLP, NAACL) and journals. Recent work emphasizes multimodal analysis, hate speech detection in memes, and robustness improvements for large language models. Key themes include cross-lingual systems, knowledge base question answering, and misinformation mitigation. Grants & Advising: Supervises PhD/Master’s students in cutting-edge NLP research. Leads projects on model memorization studies, hate meme classification, and interventional training frameworks. Active in organizing conferences and editorial roles. Teaching: Teaches courses in software foundations and programming fundamentals, bridging theory and practical NLP applications.

Sally M. Reisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gifted and Talented Education
• Achievement Gap
• Enrichment Programs
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sally M. Reis is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut, holding the title of University Teaching Fellow and previously occupying the Letitia Neag Chair. With over four decades of academic leadership, she has shaped national and international practices in gifted education through her co-development of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology of the Gifted and Talented from the University of Connecticut (1981) B.A. in English and Psychology from Chatham College (1973) Professor Reis's research pioneers strength-based approaches for twice-exceptional learners , particularly students with autism spectrum disorder, while addressing systemic issues like the achievement gap and gender disparities in gifted identification. Her Schoolwide Enrichment Model Reading Framework (SEM-R) revolutionized literacy instruction by integrating student interests with academic rigor, as evidenced in her 250+ publications spanning curriculum compacting, enrichment clusters, and talent development for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward evidence-based strategies for neurodiverse gifted learners, with 60% of 2023-2025 work focusing on autism spectrum disorder in twice-exceptional students. Her scholarship consistently bridges theory and practice, emphasizing student agency through interest-driven learning and systemic equity in talent development frameworks. Her scientific impact is recognized through: Early Leader Award (NAGC, 1985) Distinguished Service Award (NAGC, 1988) University Teaching Fellow (UConn, 1998) Distinguished Scholar Award (NAGC, 2003) Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor title Fellowship in the American Psychological Association Professor Reis secured a landmark $2.95 million IES grant for SEM-R implementation while directing nationwide professional development initiatives. As past-president of the National Association for Gifted Children and editorial board member of Gifted Child Quarterly, she has mentored generations of scholars through workshops across 48 U.S. states. Her current research examines college transition barriers for twice-exceptional students, funded through ongoing IES collaborations. Through the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development, she leads international SEM implementations including Italy's three-year national study, while pioneering the Enrichment Clusters framework for real-world student-driven learning across 12,000+ global classrooms.

Dimitris Gizopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• Computer Systems
• Fault Tolerance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

Elisa Kreissمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Psycholinguistics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elisa Kreiss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at UCLA, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. She leads the Coalas Lab (Computation and Language for Society Lab), focusing on advancing understanding of how communicative context shapes language use through natural language processing, psycholinguistics, and human-computer interaction. Her work addresses challenges in image accessibility for visually impaired users, supported by grants from Google, NSF, and Stanford initiatives. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Stanford University (advised by Christopher Potts) Research Interests: Her research bridges AI ethics, image accessibility, and human-centered evaluation of machine learning systems. Key themes include: Generating context-aware image descriptions for accessibility Ethical implications of vision-language models Interpretable AI through causal reasoning Awards: Google Research Awards National Science Foundation Grant Stanford Human-Centered AI Initiative Support Stanford Community Impact Award (2022) Lab & Advocacy: Directs the Coalas Lab, emphasizing inclusive research environments. Advocates for diversity in STEM and accessible technology design.

Michael Gastparمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Theory
• Signal Processing
• Communications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Gastpar is a full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences, where he leads the Laboratory for Information in Networked Systems (LINX). He previously held faculty positions at the University of California, Berkeley (2003-2011, earning tenure in 2008) and Delft University of Technology. His research spans information theory, signal processing, communications, and systems neuroscience. His research interests focus on network information theory and related coding and signal processing techniques, with applications to sensor networks and neuroscience. Recent work demonstrates a strong shift toward exploring the theoretical foundations of modern machine learning, particularly investigating transformer architectures from an information-theoretic perspective. His research group at EPFL explores how information theory principles can provide fundamental limits and novel approaches for contemporary machine learning problems. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward bridging classical information theory with modern machine learning. The 15 most recent papers show increasing focus on theoretical analysis of transformers, rate-distortion frameworks for language models, universal prediction methods, and applications of information measures to machine learning theory. This represents a strategic evolution from his earlier work on sensor networks and physical-layer network coding toward foundational questions in artificial intelligence. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow 2013 Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award Information Theory Society Distinguished Lecturer (2009-2011) ERC Starting Grant (2010) Okawa Foundation Research Grant (2008) NSF CAREER award (2004) 2002 EPFL Best Thesis Award Professor Gastpar has advised over 20 PhD students who have gone on to successful careers in both academia and industry. His research has been generously supported by major grants including an ERC Starting Grant "ComCom" (2011-2016) and ongoing support from the Swiss National Science Foundation. He has served in significant editorial roles, including as Associate Editor for Shannon Theory for the IEEE Transactions on Information Theory (2008-11) and as Technical Program Committee Co-Chair for the IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory in 2010 and 2021. He leads the Laboratory for Information in Networked Systems (LINX) at EPFL, which brings together researchers working at the intersection of information theory, machine learning, and networked systems. The lab maintains strong connections with both theoretical research communities and practical applications in communications and neuroscience.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Hardware Accelerators
• VLSI Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tobias Gemmeke is a University Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, leading the Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design. His work focuses on neuromorphic computing, hardware accelerators, and energy-efficient electronics. He has pioneered advancements in FPGA-based computational neuroscience simulators, neuromorphic processor architectures, and sensor integration for industrial and medical applications. Research interests include time-domain computing, ReRAM reliability, and co-optimization of neural networks with hardware. Notable contributions include the neuroAIx framework for accelerated neuroscience simulations and energy-efficient ASIC designs for post-quantum cryptography. He actively explores memristive devices and domain generalization techniques for edge computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in spiking neural networks, sensor systems for plain bearings, and time-domain compute-in-memory engines. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical hardware implementations, emphasizing scalability and real-time performance.

Giorgia Ramponiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Reinforcement Learning
• Multi-Agent Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Giorgia Ramponi is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Artificial Intelligence for Cyber-Physical Systems at the University of Zurich (UZH), leading the Autonomous Learning and Predictive Intelligence Lab. She holds affiliations with ETH Zurich’s AI Center and Chalmers University of Technology. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher at ETH AI Center, sponsored by Google Brain. Her research focuses on machine learning and mathematical modeling, particularly Reinforcement Learning (RL), Multi-Agent Learning, and Imitation Learning. Notable contributions include work on non-cooperative Markov Decision Processes, mean-field games, and batch IRL for multiple intentions. Publications highlight advancements in constrained MDPs, policy optimization, and applications of RL in cyber-physical systems. Awards include the IBM Best Student Award (2016) and a Hassler Research Grant (2024). She advises students on topics ranging from RL theory to social network analysis. Her academic journey includes a PhD (Politecnico di Milano, 2021) and MSc/BSc (La Sapienza, Rome) with honors. She has taught courses on AI, data science, and machine learning, and contributed to open-source projects like GAN_Time_Series.

Yasmin B. Kafaiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Technology
• Computational Thinking
• Electronic Textiles in Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yasmin B. Kafai is the Lori and Michael Milken President's Distinguished Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Her work focuses on empowering students through computational tools such as Scratch, electronic textiles, and biomaking, aiming to broaden participation in computing and promote equity in STEM education. Affiliations: Editor of the Journal of the Learning Sciences Former President of the International Society of the Learning Sciences Recipient of NSF Early Career Award and Rosenfield Community Prize Her research explores youth engagement with digital media, including gaming, coding, and creative technologies. She co-developed Scratch, a foundational platform for youth programming, and pioneered curricula integrating electronic textiles and biodesign in K-12 education. Key contributions include analyzing the societal impacts of virtual worlds, algorithmic literacy, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Publications & Awards: Author of award-winning books like Connected Gaming and Makeology Contributed to national policy reports, including the 2010 U.S. Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan Recognized as a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association Her outreach initiatives include mentoring partnerships with the City of Los Angeles and collaborations with community tech centers like the Computer Clubhouse network. Current projects emphasize algorithmic justice, AI literacy, and equity-focused maker education.

• Machine Learning
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Models of Human Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirco Musolesi is a Full Professor of Computer Science at both University College London (UCL) and the University of Bologna. He leads the Machine Intelligence Lab at UCL, part of the UCL Centre for Artificial Intelligence. His research focuses on Machine Learning, Generative AI, and computational models of human behavior, with applications in ubiquitous systems and societal impacts of AI. Education: PhD in Computer Science from UCL (2007) and Laurea in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bologna (2002). Previous roles include positions at the University of Birmingham, Dartmouth College, and the Alan Turing Institute. Research spans multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, and AI ethics. Notable awards include ACM UbiComp 10-Year Impact Award (2020/2024) and the NetExplorateur/UNESCO Top 100 Innovations (2011). His work on EmotionSense and CenceMe applications has been recognized with Test-of-Time awards. Recent publications (2024-2025) address moral alignment in AI agents, multi-agent environmental policy simulations, and creativity in LLMs. His labs explore AI-driven solutions for urban systems and ethical decision-making frameworks.

Behnaam Aazhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal and Data Processing
• Information Theory
• Neuroengineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Behnaam Aazhang is the J.S. Abercrombie Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University and Director of the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative (NEI). He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His roles include leading the multi-university Rice Neuroengineering Initiative and directing the Center for Neuroengineering. He has held an Academy of Finland Distinguished Visiting Professorship (FiDiPro) at the University of Oulu (2006-2014) and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oulu in 2017. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1986) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1983) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1981) Research Interests: Dr. Aazhang’s work focuses on signal/data processing, information theory, and neuroengineering applications. Key areas include: Neuronal circuit connectivity and learning impacts Real-time closed-loop neuromodulation for neurological disorders (epilepsy, Parkinson’s, depression) Patient-specific cardiac pacing systems Cybersecurity in cloud computing Awards & Honors: 2022 Rice Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor Award 2019 SIGMOBILE Test of Time Award 2017 Honorary Doctorate (University of Oulu) 2013 IEEE Communication Society Advances in Communication Award AAAS and IEEE Fellowships (2012 and 1999) Grants & Advising: His research is supported by multi-university collaborations and grants. He has advised numerous graduate students in electrical engineering and neuroengineering, though specific names are not listed here. Labs & Teams: Leads the Aazhang Lab and the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative, focusing on translational technologies for neurological and cardiac disorders, including non-invasive neuromodulation and cloud security systems.

Bart Somersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Combustion Engineering
• Alternative Fuels
• Internal Combustion Engines
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bart Somers is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology , affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering . His primary affiliations include the Power & Flow Group and his own research group, Group Somers , alongside cross-cutting roles in EAISI (Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute) and EIRES (Eindhoven Research on Innovation and Sustainability in Energy Systems). He focuses on advancing combustion science , sustainable fuels , and engine efficiency , leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental methods. His research interests span alternative fuels (hydrogen, bio-oils, biofuels), high-pressure spray combustion , and low-emission engine design . He investigates combustion optimization through CFD tools like large-eddy simulation (LES) and flamelet-generated manifolds (FGM), emphasizing fuel stratification , ignition dynamics , and emission control . His work bridges experimental diagnostics (e.g., spray visualization, OH* chemiluminescence) and numerical modeling. Academically, he teaches courses such as Thermodynamics , Clean Engines and Future Fuels , and Sustainable Vehicles , integrating practical projects into curricula. His educational activities emphasize interdisciplinary sustainability and innovation, including honors programs focused on professional development. Recent publications highlight his contributions to hydrogen injection strategies, biofuel applications in genset engines, and optimization of diesel-biofuel blends. His work aligns with global sustainability goals, addressing energy transition challenges through advanced combustion technologies.