جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Theoretical Foundations of AI
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Mikhail (Misha) Belkin is a Professor at the Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI) at the University of California San Diego , with an affiliated appointment in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering . He is also an Amazon Scholar , reflecting his impactful industry collaboration. Since January 2024, he has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the SIAM Journal on Mathematics of Data Science (SIMODS) . Research Interests: Belkin's research centers on the theoretical foundations of machine learning, particularly the mathematical understanding of modern deep learning. His work investigates interpolation , over-parameterization , and feature learning in neural networks. He is renowned for introducing the double descent risk curve, which reconciles classical bias-variance trade-offs with the success of overfitted models. His recent work identifies the Average Gradient Outer Product (AGOP) as a fundamental mechanism of feature learning, applicable across architectures like CNNs and transformers. Scientific Contributions and Trends: His recent publications, appearing in Science , PNAS , and NeurIPS , demonstrate a strong trend toward unifying theories of generalization and optimization in over-parameterized systems. He explores how interpolating models can be statistically optimal, how gradient descent converges in non-convex landscapes via the PL* condition, and how kernel methods can be enhanced to perform feature learning. ACM Fellow (2023) Editor-in-Chief, SIAM Journal on Mathematics of Data Science (2024–present) Advising and Grants: Belkin actively mentors students and collaborators such as Adityanarayanan Radhakrishnan , Daniel Beaglehole , and Chaoyue Liu , who are frequent co-authors. He is a Principal Investigator (PI) in the Collaboration on the Theoretical Foundations of Deep Learning , funded by the NSF and Simons Foundation. He is also an external collaborator with the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center at the Broad Institute and part of the NSF-funded TILOS AI Institute . Laboratories and Teams: While not explicitly named, his research group at UCSD is deeply involved in theoretical machine learning, focusing on the intersection of statistics, optimization, and deep learning. His work often involves large-scale collaborations and is closely tied to initiatives like SIMODS and TILOS.

Tarek Sayedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Safety Analysis
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tarek Sayed is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. He specializes in Transportation Engineering, focusing on road safety analysis, traffic operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He serves as the Director of the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security (BITSAFS-Engineering) and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering . His research addresses three core areas: improving road safety evaluation techniques, enhancing safety through traffic operations and highway design analysis, and advancing ITS technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for safety-audits of infrastructure projects like the Sea to Sky Highway and methodologies for evaluating transit signal priority systems in Vancouver. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications and supervised 60 graduate students. Key Roles: Professor, BITSAFS Director, Journal Editor Awards: Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Wilbur Smith Award, Sandford Fleming Award, Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Consulting: Global projects in traffic safety and ITS for agencies like ICBC, FHWA, and Ashghal His research integrates Bayesian statistical methods, extreme value theory, and machine learning to model traffic conflicts, pedestrian behavior, and safety interventions. Current projects include real-time safety optimization using autonomous vehicle data and analyzing shared space interactions between cyclists and pedestrians. Dr. Sayed chairs national/international committees, including the U.S. Transportation Research Board’s safety data committee. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and infrastructure investment decisions worldwide.

Marco Pedersoliمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marco Pedersoli serves as an Assistant Professor at École de technologie supérieure (ETS) in Montreal since February 2017, where he leads research in computer vision and machine learning. His work focuses on reducing computational costs and annotation requirements for deploying vision algorithms on embedded devices, positioning ETS at the forefront of Montreal's AI ecosystem. His academic journey includes: Ph.D. from Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) under Jordi Gonzàlez and Juan José Villanueva Post-doctoral research at INRIA Grenoble with Cordelia Schmid and Jakob Verbeek (2015-2016) Research at KU Leuven with Tinne Tuytelaars (2012-2015) Dr. Pedersoli's research tackles deep learning bottlenecks through weakly-supervised methodologies and computational efficiency innovations . His three core projects address: Reduced Supervision : Developing weakly/semi-supervised learning for images, video, audio and text Exploration Learning : Optimizing data selection in unstructured environments Efficient Computation : Accelerating deep learning training and inference These efforts enable vision algorithms to run on resource-constrained portable devices. Publication trends (2014-2022) reveal consistent focus on weak supervision (60% of works) and computational efficiency (30%), with recent expansion into medical imaging and multimodal emotion recognition. Key venues include CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS and ECCV. His accolades include: Best Paper Award at ICIAR 2019 NVIDIA Titan X Pascal hardware donation Dr. Pedersoli actively mentors 18 graduate students across PhD and MSc programs, with notable placements at Huawei and Radio Canada. His lab secures competitive tax-free funding for projects with international collaborations, including Element AI and European institutions. Current openings emphasize Python/C++ proficiency and deep learning expertise. He leads a dynamic research group at ETS developing open-source tools for Roi-Pooling, weakly-supervised detection, and 3D object recognition, maintaining active GitHub repositories with community contributions. Recent WACV 2023 acceptances demonstrate ongoing productivity following medical leave.

Ralph Evinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Building Energy Simulation
• Energy System Optimization
• Machine Learning Applications in Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ralph Evins is an Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria. He holds affiliations with the Urban Energy Systems laboratory at Empa and ETH Zurich in Switzerland. His expertise spans building energy simulation, energy system optimization, and machine intelligence applications in sustainable design. Evins holds an MEng from Imperial College London and an EngD from the University of Bristol. His research focuses on computational problem-solving in energy systems, including surrogate modeling, optimization algorithms, and machine learning. He develops tools like the Holistic Urban Energy Simulation (HUES) platform and BESOS software framework to bridge building, district, and city-scale energy analysis. His work emphasizes holistic systems thinking, integrating energy hubs, thermal modeling, and digital twin technologies. Recent articles explore surrogate model refinement, inverse modeling for building characterization, and decarbonization strategies. He collaborates with industry to translate academic innovations into practical solutions. Evins advises students in energy systems and leads projects on net-zero building design, retrofit prioritization, and smart grid integration. His research addresses challenges in climate adaptation, energy efficiency, and sustainable urban development through interdisciplinary approaches.

Soosan Beheshtiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal Processing
• Statistical Signal Processing
• Information Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Soosan Beheshti is a Professor and Program Director in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a B.S. from Isfahan University of Technology and M.S./Ph.D. from MIT. Her research focuses on signal processing, statistical learning, and information theory, with applications in biomedical systems, data denoising, and system modeling. She has received awards such as the Dean's Teaching Award (2010) and the EECS Carlton E. Tucker Award (1998). Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (1996) M.S. & Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, MIT (2002) Research Interests: Statistical Signal Processing Information Theory Data Denoising & Compression System Modeling & Control Machine Learning Applications Awards: Dean's Teaching Award (2010) Gold Paper Award (PacRim 2009) Best Paper Award (Remote Sensing 2008) MIT Teaching Excellence Award (1998) Teaching: Courses include Signals and Systems, Control Systems, and Statistical Inference. She has supervised numerous graduate students and postdocs in her Signal and Information Processing (SIP) Lab. Labs/Teams: Director of the SIP Lab, conducting research in signal processing, information theory, and biomedical applications. Collaborates with industry partners like Myant Inc. and Huawei Technologies.

Mark Crowleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Reinforcement Learning
• Deep Learning
• Ensemble Methods
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark Crowley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo , with a cross-appointment in the Cheriton School of Computer Science . He is actively involved in the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute (WAII) , the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI) , and serves as National Secretary for the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association (CAIAC) , coordinating the Canadian Conference on AI . Research interests span the theoretical and applied aspects of Reinforcement Learning , Deep Learning , Manifold Learning , and Ensemble Methods . His work addresses challenges in domains with spatial dynamics, multi-agent systems, and uncertainty, particularly in Computational Sustainability (forest fire management, sustainable forestry), Autonomous Driving , Medical Imaging , and Material Design . Recent research focuses on integrating causal modeling with generative representation learning to improve out-of-distribution robustness in motion forecasting applications. Key publications include foundational work on ChemGymRL environments for safe chemical process reinforcement learning, Generative Causal Representation Learning for robust forecasting, and collaborative work on multi-advisor reinforcement learning in multi-agent settings. He co-authored a textbook Elements of Dimensionality Reduction and Manifold Learning (Springer, 2023) with Prof. Ali Ghodsi and Prof. Fakhri Karray. Teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses in Algorithm Design , Computational Intelligence , Reinforcement Learning , and Data Modeling at the University of Waterloo since 2018. His research group has produced several notable graduates including Benyamin Ghojogh (2021), who continued as a postdoc until 2022.

Cody Hyndmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Finance
• Computational Finance
• Probability and Stochastic Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cody Hyndman is a Full Professor and Acting Department Chair at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Concordia University, with a focus on Mathematical Finance, Machine Learning, and Stochastic Analysis. He has held significant administrative roles including Department Chair (2017–2023) and Acting Graduate Programs Director (2025–2025). Education: PhD, University of Waterloo (2005) MSc, University of Alberta BCom, University of Alberta His research spans Mathematical Finance , Stochastic Differential Equations , and Machine Learning , with notable contributions to arbitrage-free modeling, neural networks, and computational methods. Recent publications emphasize geometric deep learning and regularization techniques in finance. Scientific Awards: 2023: Concordia Academic Leadership Award Hyndman supervises graduate students in Mathematics and Statistics and co-founded the NSERC CREATE Program on Machine Learning in Quantitative Finance and Business Analytics (FIN-ML) , fostering industrial internships and interdisciplinary training.

Ismail Ben Ayedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer vision
• Optimization
• Medical image analysis
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ismail Ben Ayed is an Associate Professor at École de technologie supérieure (ETS) in Montreal, Canada, holding the ETS Research Chair on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging. His research bridges computer vision, optimization, and medical image analysis to develop advanced algorithms for clinical applications, with particular focus on cardiac and neurological imaging. His research program centers on medical image segmentation using novel optimization techniques, graph-based methods, and deep learning models. He pioneers approaches for handling volumetric bias, shape compactness, and distribution matching in MRI and cardiac imaging, directly addressing clinical challenges in spine labeling, ventricle segmentation, and tumor detection. His work emphasizes mathematical rigor combined with practical medical relevance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2014-2017) reveals dominant themes in medical image segmentation (80% of works), particularly for cardiac MRI (35%) and neurological applications (25%). Key methodological contributions include distributed optimization frameworks (20%), advanced graph cut techniques (30%), and deep learning architectures (25%), published consistently in top-tier venues including CVPR, MICCAI, and TPAMI. His scientific recognition includes: MICCAI travel award (2017) Outstanding Reviewer Award at CVPR (2015) GE innovation award (2010) He actively mentors researchers as evidenced by his recruitment of PhD students and postdocs, with research supported by the ETS Research Chair and multiple patents. His service includes chairing MICCAI 2017/2015 and IPTA 2017, plus continuous program committee roles at CVPR, ICCV, and MICCAI since 2011. Leading the ETS Research Chair on AI in Medical Imaging, he directs a collaborative team working on clinical translation of computer vision techniques. Current projects focus on cardiac motion analysis, brain tumor segmentation, and spine labeling systems with direct applications in radiology workflows.

Simon Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simon Yang is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph, part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, sensors, control systems, and bio-inspired intelligence. He has contributed to advanced robotics applications, including mobile robot navigation, underwater vehicle control, and agricultural automation. Dr. Yang holds editorial roles for journals such as the International Journal of Robotics and Automation and IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics . His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in areas like sensor networks, machine learning, and multi-agent systems. Recent projects include developing robust control frameworks for autonomous systems, digital twin applications, and bio-inspired neural network algorithms. His research emphasizes real-world challenges in robotics, environmental monitoring, and precision agriculture, with a focus on integrating AI-driven solutions for enhanced decision-making and system reliability. Professional contributions include advisory roles in multiple journals and conference committees, reflecting his leadership in the field.

Pascal Vincentمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Representation Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pascal Vincent is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operational Research , University of Montreal, and a key member of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA) . He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Montreal and has been pivotal in advancing machine learning and artificial perception. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Montreal, 2003) His research spans machine learning , deep learning , representation learning , and neural networks , focusing on unsupervised methods and geometrically inspired algorithms. He explores how intelligent systems can autonomously build meaningful representations from raw data, driven by principles like the manifold hypothesis . Key projects include generative stochastic networks , contractive autoencoders , and high-dimensional sequence transduction . His work has resulted in 15+ recent publications in top venues like NIPS, ICML, and CVPR. Scientific Awards : Best student-paper award at ICML 2012 Honorable mention at NIPS 2011 Funded by FCI, FRQNT, CRSNG, CIFAR, and IBM Pascal has supervised 15+ doctoral and Master’s students , including Florian Bordes, Tom Bosc, and Nicolas Boulanger-Lewandowski, across topics like representation learning and generative models . He is also a co-founder of the UNIQUE (Union Neurosciences & Intelligence Artificielle Québec) research consortium.

Minglun Gongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Computing
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Minglun Gong is a Professor and Director of the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph (since 2019). Previously, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta (2003), M.Sc. from Tsinghua University (1997), and B.Engr. from Harbin Engineering University (1994). His research focuses on visual computing, including computer graphics, computer vision, visualization, image processing, and pattern recognition. He has authored over 150 referred papers and holds patents in the field. He is an Associate Editor for Pattern Recognition and IEEE Signal Processing Letters , and has received awards such as the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Award and multiple best paper awards. Dr. Gong has advised numerous students, including Ph.D./M.Sc. candidates and visiting scholars. His lab's recent work includes UAV path planning for urban reconstruction, image stylization techniques, and 3D human pose estimation. He actively participates in academic service, including editorial roles, conference program committees, and administrative roles at multiple institutions. His teaching spans courses in image processing, computational photography, and technical communication. He is also involved in administrative committees, such as Graduate Studies and Promotion at Memorial University. Key research contributions include advancements in transparent object modeling, underwater 3D reconstruction, and image-to-image translation. His work emphasizes practical applications in fields like medical imaging, autonomous systems, and environmental modeling.

Gunho Sohnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 3D Urban Space Modelling
• Photogrammetric Computer Vision
• Geometric Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gunho Sohn is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Earth and Space Science and Engineering (ESSE) Department at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced geomatics engineering applications, including 3D urban modeling, photogrammetric computer vision, and geospatial data integration. He specializes in developing innovative solutions for navigation systems, energy optimization, and autonomous robotics through interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Sohn's work emphasizes practical implementations of remote sensing technologies, with notable contributions to LiDAR data processing, SLAM systems, and BIM-GIS integration. His research has addressed real-world challenges such as improving air quality models using industrial plume observations and creating inclusive pedestrian navigation tools using open geospatial datasets. Recent trends in his publications highlight advancements in deep learning for geospatial tasks, including semantic segmentation of aerial LiDAR data, noise reduction in sensor networks, and UAV positioning systems. His work also explores digital twin applications for simulating urban environments and optimizing building energy consumption through BIM data analysis. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to the fields of geomatics and computer vision. His research group collaborates on large-scale datasets like YUTO MMS and Yuto Semantic, advancing mobile mapping and semantic understanding of urban infrastructure.

Patrick Desrosiersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Dimensionality Reduction
• Dynamical Systems
• Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Patrick Desrosiers serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics, Physical Engineering and Optics within Université Laval's Faculty of Science and Engineering, while conducting neuroscience research at the CERVO Brain Research Center. He co-directs Dynamica, a multidisciplinary complex systems research group, and participates in UNIQUE (neuroscience-AI integration) and CIMMUL (mathematical modeling applications). His academic training spans physics and mathematics at Université Laval, the University of Melbourne, and CEA-Saclay. Dr. Desrosiers' research centers on mathematical and computational neuroscience , with signature contributions in dimensionality reduction and network resilience analysis . His work bridges biological and artificial neural networks , zebrafish brain mapping , and neurovascular coupling using advanced techniques from spectral graph theory , random matrix theory , and dynamical systems . Current investigations focus on neural decoding under chronic stress and structural-functional relationships in brain networks. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Low-dimensional representations for predicting cognitive decline and neural dynamics, (2) Network reconstruction methodologies applied to neuroscience and biodiversity, and (3) Development of computational tools like NeuroTorch for neural data analysis. His work consistently integrates mathematical rigor with biological relevance across species and scales. His recognition includes: Professeur étoile prize for exceptional teaching (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Université Laval, 2018) As Dynamica co-director, he mentors a research team comprising Antoine Légaré, Arthur Légaré, Benjamin Claveau, Jordan Charest, Marziyeh Pourmousavi, Pierre-Luc Larouche, Vincent Savard, Vincent Thibeault, and Zahra Yazdani. His collaborative framework connects physics, mathematics, and neuroscience to address fundamental questions in neural network organization, with funding evident through sustained publication output and lab operations. Dynamica Lab ( https://dynamicalab.github.io/ ) serves as the operational hub for his interdisciplinary research, maintaining active collaboration with CERVO Brain Research Center and international institutions.

Jiju Poovvancheriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Graphics
• 3D Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jiju Poovvancheri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Math & Computing Science at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada. He holds affiliations with the Graphics & Spatial Computing Lab and previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Victoria and University of Calgary. His research focuses on computer graphics, 3D vision, and machine learning, with applications in virtual/augmented reality, autonomous robotics, urban planning, and bio-mechanical studies. Key research areas include point cloud processing, semantic surface reconstruction, spatial data structures, and geometric deep learning. Education: PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2011–2014), supervised by Prof. Ramanathan Muthuganapathy. Postdoctoral work at University of Calgary (EYES-HIGH Fellowship, 2015–2017) and University of Victoria (MITACS Elevate Fellowship, 2018). Research & Awards: Winner of MITACS Elevate Fellowship (2018), EYES-HIGH Fellowship (2015–2017), and multiple grants including NSERC DG (2019–2026). His work has been supported by NVIDIA GPU hardware, NSERC, CFI, and industry partners like Modest Tree Media and Caterpillar. Professional Activities: Associate Editor for IEEE Access , Guest Editor for special issues in Remote Sensing and Sensors , and reviewer for top conferences like CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV. Member of ACM SIGGRAPH, Solid Modeling Association, and IEEE Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society. Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Graphics & Spatial Computing Lab, collaborating with institutions globally. Current projects include "Interaction and navigation in virtual spaces" and industry partnerships with Modest Tree Media for real-time object recognition. Advising: Supervised over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable alumni advancing to roles at ReelData AI, Royal Canadian Air Force, and academic institutions like Dalhousie University.

Hamidreza Mahyarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Network Science
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hamidreza Mahyar is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering , McMaster University , and an Associate Member of the Computing and Software department. His academic journey includes postdoctoral work at Boston University and TU Wien , and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Sharif University of Technology . Research Focus: Mahyar's work bridges machine learning and network science , emphasizing graph neural networks for applications in social networks , recommendation systems , drug discovery , and generative AI . His research spans industrial AI (Industry 4.0 projects at Infineon Technologies), biomedical engineering (organoid morphology analysis), and semiconductor manufacturing (wafermap modeling). Scientific Recognition: McMaster Teaching Merit Award (2022) Vector Scholarship in AI (2023) NSERC USRA Award (2022) Google Cloud Platform for Research Award (2018) Best Paper Selection, Complex Networks (2018) Academic Leadership: He mentors PhD students (Taraneh Ghandi) and MSc students (Reza Namazi, Mohammad Khodadad, Ali Shiraei), while leading AI initiatives at Mind Lab 56 and BrainMaven . Former mentees include industry leaders at Google, Accenture, and ETH Zurich.