جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Information Theory
• Statistics
• Machine Learning
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Varun Jog is Professor of Information Theory and Statistics in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Mathematics. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2016-2020) and at the University of Cambridge (2021-2024). His academic background includes a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay (2010) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley (2015). Professor Jog's research centers on fundamental questions at the intersection of information theory, statistics, and machine learning. He develops theoretical frameworks for statistical inference under constraints such as limited communication and privacy requirements, with significant contributions to hypothesis testing, differential privacy, adversarial risk analysis, and information-theoretic inequalities. His work bridges abstract mathematical principles with practical applications in data science and robust machine learning. Recent publications demonstrate a concentrated focus on distributed inference systems, particularly examining sample complexity limits in hypothesis testing under information constraints and privacy-preserving mechanisms. His research consistently reveals deep connections between information theory and statistical learning, with increasing emphasis on adversarial robustness and foundational inequalities. His scientific contributions have earned recognition through prestigious awards: NSF-CAREER Award (2020) R. Narasimhan Memorial Lecture Award (2020) Eli Jury Award from UC Berkeley EECS Department (2015) Jack Keil Wolf student paper award at ISIT (2015) Professor Jog maintains an active research group, currently supervising one PhD student while having graduated four PhD students and four Master's students. His mentorship extends to postdoctoral researchers including Amir Asadi, Deepanshu Vasal, and Andre Wibisono. Research funding includes the competitive NSF-CAREER grant. He co-organizes the Cambridge Information Theory Seminar, fostering academic exchange and collaboration within the theoretical research community.

Aaron Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Probability
• Computational Statistics
• Monte Carlo Methods
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Aaron Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from Stanford University. His research focuses on applied probability, computational statistics, Monte Carlo methods, and Markov chains, with an emphasis on advancing theoretical understanding and practical applications of these methodologies. Dr. Smith's work includes contributions to community detection algorithms, Markov chain mixing times, and synthetic health data generation. His recent publications explore topics such as nonstandard Dirichlet form representations, perturbation analysis of MCMC algorithms, and sparse Bayesian multidimensional scaling. He advises students in applied probability and has supervised postdoctoral researchers in related fields. His research interests span a wide range of topics, including stochastic processes, statistical inference, and algorithm design. He is particularly known for his analysis of convergence rates in Markov chains and the development of efficient sampling techniques for complex models. His interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical computational challenges in data science and healthcare. Dr. Smith collaborates on projects involving synthetic data frameworks for privacy-preserving applications and has contributed to foundational work on mixing times and perturbation effects in stochastic systems.

Chris De Saمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems
• Optimization Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chris De Sa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University, affiliated with the Cornell Machine Learning Group and leading the Relax ML Lab. His research focuses on algorithmic, software, and hardware techniques for high-performance machine learning, particularly relaxed-consistency stochastic algorithms like asynchronous and low-precision stochastic gradient descent (SGD). He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University under advisors Kunle Olukotun and Chris Ré. His work emphasizes constructing efficient, parallel, and distributed machine learning frameworks for deep learning and data analytics. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University (2017) Research Interests: Algorithmic techniques for scalable ML, quantization, distributed optimization, hyperbolic geometry in ML, and reliable measurement of ML systems. His group develops frameworks for efficient inference/training and explores the intersection of ML with domains like agriculture and plant science through courses like PLSCI 7202. Recent Highlights: DARPA YFA Grant (2024), NSF CAREER Award, Google Research Scholar Award, and multiple best paper recognitions. Key contributions include QuIP quantization methods, Coneheads attention mechanisms, and theoretical advances in decentralized training. Awards: NSF CAREER Award DARPA YFA Grant (2024) Google Research Scholar Award Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Tucker Teaching Award Grants & Advising: Advises 8 Ph.D. students (including Ruqi Zhang, Yucheng Lu, A. Feder Cooper) and holds leadership roles in MLSys conferences. Active in grant-funded research (e.g., NSF Robust Intelligence). Labs/Teams: Leads the Relax ML Lab and participates in Cornell’s Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA).

Clyde Kruskalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parallel Computing
• Algorithms
• Computer Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clyde Kruskal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on parallel architectures, models, and algorithms. He earned a Ph.D. from New York University in 1981 and a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University in 1976. His work includes foundational contributions to parallel computing, such as the read–modify–write concept in distributed systems. Kruskal’s research spans topics like interconnection networks, synchronization mechanisms, and algorithm design for parallel systems. Education: Bachelor’s Degree: Brandeis University, 1976 Master’s Degree: New York University (Courant Institute), 1978 Ph.D.: New York University (Courant Institute), 1981 Research Interests: Parallel computing architectures, parallel algorithms design, multiprocessor synchronization, interconnection networks, and computational geometry problems like graph coloring and visibility analysis. His work emphasizes theoretical foundations and practical implementations in parallel systems. Notable Contributions: Kruskal co-authored the book Problems With A Point: Exploring Math And Computer Science (2019), and his research includes foundational papers on parallel prefix operations, sparse matrix algorithms, and synchronization protocols. His publications span over three decades, reflecting sustained contributions to parallel computing theory and practice. Advising & Outreach: He has mentored students through programs like the Summer Combinatorial Algorithms REU at UMD, fostering undergraduate research in algorithm design and parallel computing.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Electromagnetism
• Finite Element Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Maria Alonso Rodriguez is a Full Professor of Numerical Analysis at the Department of Mathematics, University of Trento. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1993) and has held academic positions across Italy and Spain since 1990. Her research focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, computational electromagnetism, finite element methods, and domain decomposition techniques. She has organized international workshops and minisymposia, including the 2022 Oberwolfach workshop on Hilbert Complexes and the 2018 ICOSAHOM conference session on high-order methods. Her work bridges numerical analysis, topology, and applied electromagnetism, with recent contributions to Whitney finite elements and discrete potential theory. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1988-1993) Licenciatura en Ciencias Matematicas, same institution (1982-1987) Research emphasizes high-order discretizations for electromagnetic problems, leveraging finite element exterior calculus and graph-based decomposition techniques. Recent work (2024) advances tree-cotree methods for curl operator spectra and Whitney form interpolation. She actively collaborates with international institutions like the CI2MA in Chile and the Laboratoire J. A. Dieudonné in France. Teaching includes courses on numerical PDEs, finite elements, computational electromagnetism, and MATLAB-based numerical analysis at both undergraduate and PhD levels. She has supervised numerous courses in Italy and Spain since 2000, integrating practical software tools like FreeFem and MODULEF into instruction.

Xiaofeng Qianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Theory
• Quantum Materials
• 2D Materials
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Dr. Xiaofeng Qian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, with joint appointments in Physics and Astronomy, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research focuses on materials theory , quantum materials design , and high-throughput computational discovery , particularly for 2D materials and energy applications . Educational Background: Ph.D., Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008) B.S., Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University (2001) Research spans first-principles electronic structure methods , nonlinear optical responses , and multiscale modeling of electronic, thermal, and ionic transport. Key areas include quantum spin Hall effect , ferroelectric switching , and machine learning for materials prediction . Notable Awards: Dean of Engineering Excellence Award (2024) Engineering Genesis Multidisciplinary Award (2024) AZZ Faculty Fellow (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2018) Manson Benedict Fellowship (2006) Actively recruiting PhD, MS, and UG researchers with backgrounds in physics, materials science, or computational methods. Collaborates extensively on hybrid AI-materials projects and topological device concepts .

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Computational Geometry
• Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Günter Rote is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Freie Universität Berlin, specifically within the Theoretical Computer Science group (Arbeitsgruppe Theoretische Informatik). He holds a formal academic title of Professor Dr. and is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, computational geometry, algorithms, and discrete mathematics. Key research interests include geometric algorithms, optimization problems (e.g., shortest paths, traveling salesman problems), and algorithm design for parallel computing systems. His work spans topics such as systolic arrays, convex hulls, and combinatorial optimization. Rote’s contributions include foundational studies on computational geometry problems, algorithmic complexity, and practical applications in energy equity and infrastructure design. Publications highlight contributions to solving extremal equations, polygon transformations, and the quadratic assignment problem. He has been active in academic leadership, mentoring students, and contributing to computational science communities. His email is rote@inf.fu-berlin.de, and his office is located at Takustraße 9 in Berlin.

Abhijit Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamics
• Probabilistic Mechanics
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abhijit Sarkar is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, Ottawa. His work centers on computational dynamics and probabilistic modeling, with office MC 3076 in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering and contact details including phone (613) 520-2600 x6320 and email abhijit_sarkar@carleton.ca . Education: D.Phil. from University of Oxford M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) B.E. from Calcutta University Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation His research drives innovation in uncertainty quantification for complex engineering systems. Core interests include dynamics of nonlinear structures, probabilistic mechanics for stochastic finite element methods, and Bayesian inference frameworks for parameter estimation. He pioneers scalable high-performance computing solvers for large-scale systems and sparse learning algorithms to address overfitting in statistical modeling. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Bayesian model calibration for stochastic compartmental systems applied to epidemiology and aerospace, (2) domain decomposition techniques for scalable uncertainty quantification in stochastic PDEs, and (3) sparse learning methods for nonlinear aerodynamic encoding. Key applications span wind turbine vibration analysis, flutter margin prediction, MEMS resonator optimization, and geospatial pandemic modeling. Scientific awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals listed in the source material Graduate supervision includes 6 current students (Ajay Kumar, John Clarabut, Nastaran Dabiran, Sakhi Mittal, Michael Pantano, Brandon Robinson) and 18 graduated students across 17 years (2006-2023). His research leverages high-performance computing for projects in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and computational epidemiology, frequently co-supervised with Dominique Poirel and Chris Pettit. Notable grants focus on wind tunnel validation for nonlinear systems and pandemic spread modeling. Based in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering, his computational mechanics group develops algorithms for stochastic dynamics using Carleton University's high-performance computing infrastructure. Collaborations span aerospace engineering (flutter analysis), civil infrastructure (seismic wave propagation), and public health (Covid-19 modeling).

Yanchao Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Research
• Transportation Systems Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yanchao Liu is an Associate Professor at Wayne State University's College of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He has received research funding from the National Science Foundation and the State of Michigan, including the NSF Career Award. His academic career spans prior industry roles as a Data Scientist and Manager of Advanced Analytics at Sears Holdings Corporation (2016-2017) and Director of Brand Marketing Analytics at Catalina Marketing Corporation (2017). He teaches courses in data science, IoT, and stochastic processes. B.S. Industrial Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2006) M.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas (2008) Ph.D. Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2014) Dr. Liu's research focuses on mathematical modeling for transportation systems, industrial AI, and data analytics. His work addresses drone traffic management, battery-constrained delivery routing, and optimization algorithms for urban mobility. He has developed novel methods for UAV safety diagnostics, random forest implementations, and fairness-aware path planning in urban air mobility. His publications span journals like Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics , Transportation Research Part C , and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems , with conference contributions at IISE and FAIM. His research combines theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart cities and logistics. NSF Career Award (2020) Faculty Research Excellence Award (2021) IEEE PES Best Conference Paper (2015) IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid Best Reviewer (2015) Hubei Province Distinguished Bachelor’s Thesis Award (2006) Dr. Liu advises PhD students like Zhenyu Zhou and J. Chen. He has contributed to energy market modeling (with M.C. Ferris) and published extensively on drone operations, machine learning algorithms, and stochastic processes. His work includes U.S. patent pending applications for UAV safety systems.

• Computational Mechanics
• Scaled Boundary Finite-Element Method
• Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Chongmin Song is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His academic rank is Professor, and he specializes in computational mechanics with a focus on innovative numerical methods. He holds a BE and ME from Tsinghua University and a DEng from the University of Tokyo. His research explores computational mechanics, fracture analysis, wave propagation, and soil-structure interactions. Key methodologies include the Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method (SBFEM), image-based modeling, and dynamic simulations of infrastructure systems. He leads significant ARC-funded projects like 'A scaled boundary framework for nonlinear dynamic analysis of structures' (DP250100955) and 'Developing sustainable graded porous cementitious structures' (LP240100123), totaling over $1M in recent grants. Recent publications emphasize adaptive modeling techniques, multiphysics simulations, and high-performance computing applications. Trends include topology optimization for structural dynamics, phase-field fracture modeling for brittle materials, and GPU-accelerated elastodynamics. His work integrates computational efficiency with real-world engineering challenges, particularly in geomechanics and material failure analysis. Professor Song collaborates extensively on projects involving computational fracture mechanics and maintains laboratories focused on numerical simulation advancements. Future work targets scalable algorithms for 3D crack propagation and multiphysics coupling in infrastructure systems.

• graph algorithms
• optimization
• high-dimensional geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yang P. Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Member at the Institute for Advanced Study and earned his PhD from Stanford University under the supervision of Aaron Sidford. He completed his undergraduate studies at MIT, graduating in May 2018. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, Stanford University (Advisor: Aaron Sidford) Bachelor's degree, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (graduated May 2018) Dr. Liu's research spans the intersection of mathematics and computer science, with particular focus on graph algorithms , optimization , high-dimensional geometry , and additive combinatorics . His work often develops novel algorithmic techniques that bridge theoretical insights with practical applications. He has made significant contributions to areas such as convex optimization, linear programming, and combinatorial problems. His teaching includes courses like "A Principled Approach to Optimization" (CS 15-759), which covers rigorous treatments of convex optimization topics including gradient descent, interior point methods, linear regression, linear programming, and sparsification. His extensive publication record in top-tier conferences (FOCS, STOC, SODA) demonstrates a consistent focus on developing almost-linear time algorithms for fundamental graph problems, optimization techniques, and combinatorial theorems. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on combinatorial lines, corners theorem, and k-CSP approximability, while maintaining strong connections to optimization theory and graph algorithms. Dr. Liu has received notable recognition for his work: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship (2018-2021) Google PhD Fellowship (2022-2023) Best Paper award at FOCS 2022 for "Maximum Flow and Minimum-Cost Flow in Almost Linear Time" Best Student Paper at STOC 2021 for "Discrepancy Minimization via a Self-Balancing Walk" His research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the NDSEG Fellowship and Google PhD Fellowship. His work on graph algorithms, optimization, and combinatorics involves collaborations with researchers across theoretical computer science and mathematics. His publications often involve co-authors from multiple institutions, suggesting active research collaborations across the field. Dr. Liu maintains an active research program with a focus on developing efficient algorithms for fundamental computational problems. His recent work continues to push the boundaries of what's computationally feasible in graph algorithms, optimization, and combinatorial mathematics, with particular emphasis on achieving almost-linear time complexity for challenging problems.

Elizabeth Alexandrinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Islamic Intellectual History
• Sufism
• Ismaili Thought
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth (Lisa) Alexandrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba . Her academic work bridges Islamic Studies , Sufism , and gender theory , with a focus on visual and textual representations of mysticism. Education: PhD in Islamic Studies, McGill University (2006) MA in Anthropology, University of Toronto (1993) BA in Anthropology, Boston University (1993) Research Interests: Islamic intellectual history Sufism Ismaili thought Body histories Visual piety Key Themes in Publications: Apocalyptic narratives in Fāṭimid Ismāʿīlī thought Qurʾanic calligraphy as spiritual practice Symbolism of walāyah (sainthood) in Sufi texts Intersection of dreams and mystical exegesis Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018-2022) Explore SSHRC/University of Manitoba grant (2021-2022) SSHRC standard research grant (2011-2012)

Arpan Man Sainjuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Spatial Big Data Analytics
• Spatial and Spatiotemporal Data Mining
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arpan Man Sainju is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in the Department of Computer Science at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He holds a PhD (2021) and MS (2020) from the University of Alabama, and a B.E. (2011) from Tribhuvan University. His research focuses on spatial big data analytics, spatiotemporal data mining, and GIS applications in environmental modeling, disaster management, and geospatial science. He develops innovative algorithms for Earth imagery segmentation, flood inundation mapping, and physics-aware machine learning models. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Alabama (2021) MS in Computer Science, University of Alabama (2020) B.E. in Computer Science, Tribhuvan University (2011) Key research interests include deep learning for geospatial tasks, semi-supervised learning with limited labels, and parallel computing for big spatial data. His work bridges computer science and environmental science, addressing challenges in hydrology, urban safety, and disaster response. He has published extensively in top journals like ACM TIST, IEEE TKDE, and Environmental Modelling & Software, focusing on applications like flood modeling, road safety analysis, and 3D shape analysis. Dr. Sainju collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving physics-guided models, hidden Markov structures, and GPU-accelerated algorithms. His research has been applied to real-world scenarios such as hurricane flood analysis and malware detection through Windows log analysis.

• Mesh generation
• Numerical simulation
• Finite element methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Houman BOROUCHAKI is a Professor at the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), France, with over 20 years of academic leadership. He has served as Head of the Automatic Mesh Generation and Advanced Methods (GAMMA3) project team since 2008 and previously led the Laboratory of Mechanical Systems and Concurrent Engineering (LASMIS) (2005-2007). His work bridges academic research and industrial applications through collaborations with INRIA , French Petroleum Institute (IFPEN) , Dassault Aviation , and others. Research Interests: A pioneer in adaptive meshing , he focuses on finite element methods , geometric modeling , and numerical simulations . His innovations underpin mesh generation algorithms , 3D triangulation software , and industrial applications in metal forming, composite simulation, and subterranean modeling. Scientific Trends: His recent work emphasizes metric-based meshing , high-order geometric validity , and parallel processing for mesh generation , with applications in petroleum reservoirs, aviation surfaces, and nanomaterials. His Google Scholar profile reflects 25+ years of contributions to meshing and simulation. Teaching: With 22 years of experience, he teaches courses on meshing , numerical analysis , geometric modeling , and computer graphics at UTT, covering undergraduate to PhD levels. Labs & Teams: He leads the interdisciplinary GAMMA3 team and has contributed to LASMIS (mechanical engineering), L2n (CNRS-UMR 7076) (nanomaterials), and LIST3N (computer science).

Emanuel Sallingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Systems Engineering
• Computational Logic
• Scalable Artificial Intelligence
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Emanuel Sallinger is a Full Professor at TU Wien's Databases and Artificial Intelligence Group and Vice Dean of Academic Affairs for Business Informatics and Data Science. He leads the Knowledge Graph Lab, focusing on scalable knowledge-based systems, reasoning in knowledge graphs, and AI integration. His research spans computational logic, database theory, and blockchain applications. Education: PhD in Computer Science (awarded 'sub auspiciis praesidentis rei publicae'), Master's degrees in Computational Intelligence and Informatics Management, and a Bachelor's in Software and Information Engineering. Research Interests: Knowledge graphs (construction, reasoning, scalability), logic-based systems, AI/ML integration with databases, enterprise architecture modeling, and financial knowledge systems. His work emphasizes practical applications like enterprise modeling, sustainable waste management, and regulatory compliance. Grants & Projects: Lead Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF)-funded Knowledge Graph Lab. Involved in projects like 'Knowledge Graph-driven Tour Management' (sustainability), 'SustainGraph' (waste processing), and 'Enterprise Architecture Knowledge Graphs'. Teaching: Offers courses on Knowledge Graphs, Generative AI, Database Systems, and research methodology. Supervises doctoral and master's students in AI, databases, and knowledge representation. Labs/Teams: Knowledge Graph Lab at TU Wien, collaborating with industry on blockchain-based systems, financial AI, and enterprise architecture frameworks.