جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey E. Hinton is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. He is renowned for his foundational contributions to machine learning, particularly in the development of deep learning and neural networks. His research focuses on understanding learning processes in both artificial and biological systems, with key contributions including Boltzmann machines, backpropagation, and deep belief networks. He teaches advanced machine learning courses such as CSC2535, emphasizing topics like graphical models, variational inference, and deep learning architectures. His work has been published extensively in top journals and conferences, with recent papers exploring forward-forward algorithms, analog diffusion models, and scalable neural network training methods. Hinton has advised numerous PhD and master's students and collaborates with institutions like Vector Institute. He is a central figure in the global AI community, regularly presenting at conferences (e.g., 2023 talks on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, and PBS). His lab focuses on advancing machine learning theory and applications, addressing challenges in vision, language, and generative models.

Mark Crowleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Reinforcement Learning
• Deep Learning
• Manifold Learning
• +۱۲ 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 a member of the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute (WAII) and the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI), and serves as National Secretary of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association (CAIAC). His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, where he worked in the Laboratory for Computational Intelligence, and a B.A. in Computer Science from York University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Oregon State University working with Tom Dietterich's machine learning group. Crowley's research focuses on developing dependable and transparent algorithms to augment human decision-making in complex domains with multiple agents, spatial structure, or uncertainty. His work spans Reinforcement Learning , Deep Learning , Ensemble Methods , and Manifold Learning . He frequently collaborates with researchers in applied fields including Computational Sustainability, Sustainable Forest Management, Autonomous Driving, Medical Imaging, and Material Design. His research is motivated by both theoretical opportunities and real-world challenges such as forest fire management, automotive applications, and medical imaging. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on addressing challenges in reinforcement learning, particularly around observation costs, multi-agent systems, and causal representation learning. His work on ChemGymRL provides a significant contribution to digital chemistry and material design through reinforcement learning frameworks. The textbook Elements of Dimensionality Reduction and Manifold Learning represents a major contribution to the theoretical foundations of machine learning. Crowley actively supervises graduate students, with recent thesis completions including Shayan Shirahmadi Gale Bagi (PhD, Feb 2025) and Oleksandra Nahorna (MASc, Dec 2024). His lab, UWECEML (Waterloo ECE Machine Learning Lab), focuses on developing new algorithms at the intersection of Machine Learning, Optimization, and Probabilistic Modeling. He teaches courses including ECE 457C (Reinforcement Learning), ECE 657A (Data & Knowledge Modelling & Analysis), and ECE 457B (Fundamentals of Computational Intelligence). His blog Computationally Thinking explores AI, machine learning, and the societal impact of these technologies.

• 3D Computer Vision
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kwang Moo Yi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where he conducts research in computer vision and machine learning. He is affiliated with the Computer Vision Lab, CAIDA (Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action), and ICICS (Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems) at UBC. Education: B.Sc. from Seoul National University Ph.D. from Seoul National University under Prof. Jin Young Choi Post-doctoral researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) with Prof. Pascal Fua and Prof. Vincent Lepetit Dr. Yi's research focuses on Visual Geometry with the goal of understanding local environments, adapting to them, and acting within them. His work spans applications in autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, and Augmented/Mixed Reality systems. He employs machine learning, particularly deep learning, as the primary tool for advancing computer vision capabilities. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on neural rendering techniques, especially 3D Gaussian Splatting and Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF). The research trends show increasing sophistication in handling occlusions, improving rendering quality, and developing more efficient training methods for neural fields. There's also significant work connecting computer vision with practical applications in industrial settings and energy systems. Dr. Yi serves as an area chair for top computer vision and machine learning conferences including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, and AAAI. He was part of the organizing committee for CVPR 2023. He supervises graduate students including Eric (who recently completed his PhD), Gopal (now at Samsung Research), and Jeong-Gi (joining as a postdoctoral fellow). His teaching includes CPSC 425: Computer Vision and CPSC 533Y: 3D Computer Vision with Deep Learning. Dr. Yi is actively involved with the Computer Vision Lab at UBC, collaborating with researchers across CAIDA and ICICS. His work bridges theoretical computer vision with practical applications in various domains including astronomy, industrial automation, and energy systems.

Aaron Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Probability
• Computational Statistics
• Monte Carlo Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

WonSook Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

WonSook Lee is a tenured Full Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering. Her expertise spans medical imaging, machine/deep learning, computer graphics, and computer vision. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) and holds degrees from POSTECH (Korea) and NUS (Singapore). Before academia, she worked at Korea Telecom, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, and Eyematic Interfaces Inc. (USA). Her research focuses on applications such as virtual/augmented reality, MRI/CT/Ultrasound analysis, and 3D mesh modeling. She has authored over 130 publications, including 30+ journal papers, and serves on conference committees and editorial boards. Lee has secured major grants (NSERC, CFI, ORF) as Principal Investigator and contributed to global initiatives like South Korea’s National Research Foundation. Her lab explores cutting-edge techniques in medical imaging, AI-driven object detection, and multimodal systems. Notable projects include adversarial perturbation analysis for model robustness, cross-domain GANs for semantic segmentation, and real-time ultrasound-enhanced pronunciation training. She actively promotes interdisciplinary research in healthcare technology and autonomous systems.

Justin Wanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Computer Graphics Simulation
• Medical Image Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Justin Wan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on scientific computing, medical image processing, computational finance, and machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1998), an M.A. from UCLA (1995), and a B.Sc. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1992). Wan’s work bridges numerical methods, optimization, and deep learning, with applications in financial modeling, medical imaging, and fluid dynamics. His research interests include advanced techniques in scientific computing (e.g., multigrid methods), computer graphics simulation, and medical image enhancement (e.g., CT scan artifact reduction). He has pioneered applications of machine learning to computational finance, including option pricing and hedging using deep neural networks and GANs. His recent work explores denoising diffusion models and multi-agent systems for optimal execution in finance. Publications span topics like volatility surface computation, optimal mass transport for image registration, and parallel solvers for fluid dynamics. His methods address challenges in high-dimensional problems, robust numerical valuation, and scalable algorithms for large datasets. Wan collaborates across disciplines, integrating mathematical rigor with practical engineering solutions.

Piotr Zwiernikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Computing
• Theoretical Statistics
• High-dimensional Statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Piotr Zwiernik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Mathematics. Currently on leave from the University of Toronto, he is based in Barcelona following his return in July 2025. His academic journey includes a PhD in Statistics from the University of Warwick (2011), research positions at prestigious institutions including Mittag Leffler Institute, IPAM, TU Eindhoven, UC Berkeley, and the University of Genoa, and an Assistant Professorship at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona (2016-2021). His research spans the intersection of statistics, mathematics, and computational methods, with particular emphasis on graphical models, covariance matrix estimation, convex analysis, tensors, and algebraic and combinatorial methods in statistics. Zwiernik's work demonstrates a consistent focus on high-dimensional statistics, mathematical statistics, and elegant theoretical frameworks that bridge abstract mathematics with practical statistical applications. His recent publications reveal a deepening exploration of tensor analysis, algebraic statistics, and the geometric properties of statistical models. Zwiernik serves as an associate editor for leading journals including Biometrika, Scandinavian Journal of Statistics, and Algebraic Statistics. His research program includes the development of the GOLAZO R package for asymmetric regularization of log-likelihood in Gaussian graphical models. As an academic leader, he has served as Associate Chair for Research in his department and actively participates in numerous international conferences and workshops, reflecting his significant standing in the statistical community. His recent publications show a strong trend toward algebraic and geometric approaches to statistical problems, with increasing focus on tensor methods, positivity constraints in statistical models, and the theoretical foundations of graphical models. The work demonstrates remarkable continuity in exploring the mathematical structures underlying statistical models while adapting to emerging challenges in high-dimensional data analysis. Zwiernik is committed to mathematical accessibility and education, guided by Federico Ardila's four axioms which emphasize equitable distribution of mathematical potential, joyful mathematical experiences, mathematics as a malleable tool, and treating every student with dignity and respect. He actively seeks PhD students with strong mathematical backgrounds for research at UPF or the Institute of Mathematics of UPC.

Hassan Ashtianiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Learning Theory
• Algorithms and Complexity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hassan Ashtiani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University and a faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo (2018), a master’s in AI and Robotics, and a bachelor’s in computer engineering from the University of Tehran. His research focuses on machine learning, statistical learning theory, and theoretical computer science, with emphasis on adversarial robustness, privacy-preserving algorithms, and sample-efficient learning. Current projects include differentially private machine learning, robustness against adversarial perturbations, and distribution shifts. Recent work highlights include NeurIPS 2018 best paper award for pioneering distribution compression schemes in Gaussian mixtures. He routinely serves as an area chair for NeurIPS and other ML conferences. His CAS 775 course explores modern distribution learning theory, covering topics like PAC learning, computational complexity, and differential privacy. Awards: NeurIPS Best Paper Award (2018) Advising: Open PhD/MSc positions are listed on his homepage. His research group collaborates with the Vector Institute, focusing on advancing theoretical foundations of machine learning with practical applications.

Ben Bloem-Reddyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Causal Inference
• Bayesian Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Bloem-Reddy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus. His research focuses on statistical theory and applications in machine learning, particularly in causal inference, Bayesian methods, neural networks, and probabilistic models. He advises current students Quanhan (Johnny) Xi, Kenny Chiu, and Gian Carlo Diluvi. His work bridges foundational statistical theory with practical machine learning challenges, including causal discovery, model identifiability, and uncertainty quantification. Recent research explores topics such as latent variable models, generative processes, and symmetry in data and algorithms. His contributions span interdisciplinary areas like particle physics applications and information theory-based compression techniques. Ben’s research trends emphasize advancing theoretical guarantees for modern machine learning systems while addressing real-world problems. His publications frequently intersect with algebraic topology (e.g., cocycles in causal inference) and nonparametric methods. He maintains an active lab within the Department of Statistics, fostering collaborations across UBC’s academic ecosystem. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His advising and grant activities focus on statistical methodology development, as evidenced by his student supervision and published work. His office is located in ESB 3168, and he can be reached at benbr@stat.ubc.ca.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Multimedia Communications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anup Basu is a Professor in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on computer graphics, computer vision, and multimedia communications. He holds an B.S. in Math & Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute (1980), an M.E. in Computer Science from the Indian Statistical Institute (1983), and a Ph.D. in Computing Science from the University of Maryland (1990). His work emphasizes Quality of Service (QoS) in multimedia delivery for e-commerce and telelearning, adaptive bandwidth monitoring, and 3D visualization tools. He pioneered foveated image compression and stereo visualization techniques, contributing to MPEG-4 coding standards. He leads major initiatives like the ASRA/TelePhotogenics/IBM 3D Medical Imaging project ($2M+ funding) and developed patented SHR Stereo/3D scanning technologies. Awards include the American Neurological Association Fellowship. He has held leadership roles as General Chair for IEEE International Conferences on SMC (2017), Multimedia & Expo (2013), and SMC (2014). His research integrates interdisciplinary collaborations across universities and industry partners, leveraging advanced equipment like the CAVE system for immersive visualization.

Hassan Z. Ashtianiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning Theory
• Privacy-Preserving Algorithms
• Gaussian Mixture Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hassan Z. Ashtiani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing and Software within the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. His academic profile shows consistent engagement in both teaching and research activities, with evidence of active participation in major machine learning conferences and journals through 2025. Dr. Ashtiani's research focuses on the theoretical foundations of machine learning, with particular expertise in privacy-preserving algorithms, Gaussian mixture models, and adversarial robustness. His work bridges statistical learning theory with practical algorithm design, often addressing fundamental questions about sample complexity and computational efficiency in learning systems. A significant portion of his recent work explores the intersection of differential privacy with statistical learning, developing methods for private density estimation and distribution learning. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong trend toward increasingly sophisticated theoretical frameworks for private and robust learning. His work consistently appears in top-tier venues including NeurIPS, ICML, COLT, and ALT, with recent contributions extending into agnostic private density estimation and robust learning with tolerance. The research demonstrates progression from foundational work on nearest neighbor search and clustering algorithms toward more complex problems in private learning of high-dimensional distributions. Dr. Ashtiani teaches across multiple levels of computer science education, including undergraduate courses in Automata and Computability (COMPSCI 2AC3) and Principles of Programming (COMPSCI 2S03), as well as graduate-level courses such as Fundamentals of Machine Learning (COMPSCI 4ML3) and Theoretical Foundations of Unsupervised Learning (CAS 775). His teaching portfolio shows consistent involvement in machine learning education since at least 2019, with evidence of teaching multiple sections each academic year. His scholarly impact is reflected in mentions across 3 news outlets, reference in 1 policy source, engagement from 7 X users, and 90 readers on Mendeley, suggesting growing recognition of his contributions to theoretical machine learning.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey Hinton is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto , where he has been a pivotal figure in advancing artificial intelligence research. His work focuses on neural networks, deep learning, and machine learning, revolutionizing how machines process information and learn from data. With collaborations spanning institutions like NYU and IIT Mumbai, Hinton’s influence extends beyond academia into public discourse through lectures like the Romanes Lecture (2024) . His research explores Deep Belief Networks , Gradient Methods , Neural Network Architectures , and Probabilistic Models , with recent publications addressing novel algorithms like the Forward-Forward Algorithm and frameworks for Panoptic Segmentation . Though he no longer accepts students, current advisees include Jimmy Lei Ba and Cem Anil. Hinton’s contributions to AI are complemented by media engagements, including CBS 60 Minutes (2023) and CNN Amanpour (2023) , reflecting his role as a thought leader. His technical outputs, such as Nature Deep Learning Review (2015) with Y. LeCun and Y. Bengio, remain foundational texts in the field.

Yuntian Dengمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuntian Deng is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo and a Visiting Professor at NVIDIA. He holds affiliations with Harvard SEAS as an Associate and the Vector Institute as a Faculty Affiliate. He completed his PhD in Computer Science at Harvard under Professors Alexander Rush and Stuart Shieber, followed by a postdoc under Yejin Choi. His research focuses on Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning, with notable contributions in chatbot interaction analysis (WildChat), implicit reasoning models, and markup-to-image generation. He has developed influential tools like OpenNMT and WildVis, and his work has been featured in outlets like the Washington Post and used by OpenAI and Anthropic. Education: PhD in CS (Harvard), Postdoctoral Research (University of Washington). Key achievements include the ACM Gordon Bell Prize for GenSLMs, Best Demo Runner-up at ACL 2017, and Best Paper at DAC 2020. His research emphasizes scalable datasets, efficient reasoning techniques, and real-world applications of AI models. Research interests span NLP, machine learning algorithms, and their applications in areas like dialogue systems, generative models, and ethical AI evaluation. Notable projects include WildChat (1M ChatGPT interactions), implicit chain-of-thought reasoning, and neural steganography for text-based information hiding. His articles explore topics ranging from knowledge distillation to diffusion models, with a focus on bridging theoretical advancements and practical implementations. He actively collaborates with industry partners like NVIDIA and maintains open-source tools to advance AI research accessibility.

Irina Rishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Neural Scaling Laws
• Emergent Behaviors in AI
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Irina Rish is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal and a core academic member of Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, where she leads the Autonomous AI Lab. She holds a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) and a CIFAR AI Chair, reflecting her leadership in foundational AI research. Her work is supported by major initiatives, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s INCITE project on Summit and Frontier supercomputers. PhD in AI, University of California, Irvine MSc in AI, University of California, Irvine MSc in Applied Mathematics, Moscow Gubkin Institute Her research focuses on machine learning, neural scaling laws, emergent behaviors in foundation models, continual learning, robustness, and neuroscience-inspired AI . She explores how AI systems can become more general, flexible, and aligned with human cognition. Her recent work investigates training dynamics in large language models, efficient pruning techniques, and the development of time-series foundation models. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on scaling behaviors, continual adaptation, and robustness in AI systems . Her work spans theoretical understanding of training dynamics (e.g., zero-sum learning), practical optimization methods, and applications in climate modeling and mental health. She emphasizes open science, leading open-source projects and co-founding Nolano.ai to build efficient, compressed foundation models. Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) CIFAR AI Chair IBM Eminence & Excellence Award (2018) IBM Outstanding Innovation Award (2018) IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (2017) IBM Research Accomplishment Award (2009) Irina Rish advises a large group of PhD and Master’s students across Université de Montréal, McGill, and Concordia. She leads major research grants and collaborates internationally on HPC-based AI research. She is also the co-founder and CSO of Nolano.ai, driving innovation in efficient AI systems. She leads the Autonomous AI Lab, which focuses on building large-scale foundation models, understanding neural scaling laws, and developing bio-inspired learning systems. She actively organizes reading groups on scaling, continual learning, and out-of-distribution generalization, fostering a collaborative research environment.

Angelica Limمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Robot Interaction
• Affective Computing
• Multimodal Perception and Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Angelica Lim is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Rajan Family Scholar in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on Human Robot Interaction, Affective Computing, and Multimodal Perception with applications in healthcare and developmental robotics. She holds a PhD in Informatics from Kyoto University (2014), an M.Sc. from Kyoto University (2012), and a B.Sc. in Computing Science from SFU (2008). Her work bridges robotics and human-centered AI through projects like the ROSIE Lab, exploring emotion-aware systems, socially assistive robots, and VR programs for aging populations. Key contributions include benchmarking emotional speech recognition (BERSting), developing embodied emotion models for robots, and co-designing healthcare technologies with patient partners. Recent publications emphasize ethical AI, multimodal perception systems, and human-robot collaboration in dynamic environments. Teaching includes courses on software engineering, artificial intelligence, and introductory computer science. Her research has been applied in dementia care through VR programs, robotic companionship for older adults, and emotion-aware human-robot communication systems. Current initiatives focus on inclusive HRI design and sim2real methodologies for underrepresented data in affective computing.