جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Peng Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• High-dimensional statistics
• Statistical network models
• Multivariate statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peng Zhao is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics at the University of Delaware, with affiliations to UD's Data Science Institute. His academic career includes a postdoctoral research position at Texas A&M University's Department of Statistics (August 2020–June 2023), following his Ph.D. training at Florida State University. Education Ph.D. in Statistics, Florida State University, 2020 B.S. in Statistics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 2015 Dr. Zhao's research focuses on cutting-edge statistical methodologies, including: High-dimensional statistical modeling and inference Network-based statistical analysis Multivariate data processing techniques Scalable Bayesian computational methods Nonparametric Bayesian approaches Dependency-aware statistical learning frameworks Optimization algorithms for complex models Regularization mechanisms in statistical learning He teaches graduate-level courses in regression analysis (STAT611) and mathematical statistics (STAT602) at the University of Delaware. Office location: Room 214, Townsend Hall, 531 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716.

John Duchiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Learning
• Optimization
• Privacy in Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Duchi is an Associate Professor at Stanford University, holding positions in the Department of Statistics and the Department of Electrical Engineering (with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science). He is affiliated with the School of Engineering. His research focuses on statistical learning, optimization, information theory, and computation, with an emphasis on balancing computational efficiency, privacy, and robustness. Key interests include developing algorithms for large-scale optimization, privacy-preserving techniques, and tools for evaluating machine learning systems' validity. Education: BS and MS in Computer Science (Stanford University, 2007–2008), MA in Statistics (UC Berkeley, 2012), and PhD in EECS (UC Berkeley, 2014). Research Interests: His work addresses three core areas: (1) optimizing trade-offs between computational resources and statistical performance, (2) creating scalable optimization methods, and (3) quantifying confidence in machine learning systems. Recent publications highlight contributions to privacy in federated learning, robust statistical validation, and uncertainty quantification. Articles: His recent work explores topics like distribution-free M-estimation, private federated learning, and instance-optimal mechanisms for statistical estimation. These studies emphasize privacy, robustness, and scalable solutions for modern data challenges. Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, his research has been supported by grants focused on optimization, privacy, and statistical theory.

Heather Batteyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Theory
• High-Dimensional Inference
• Sparsity in Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Battey is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her work bridges foundational statistical theory with practical scientific applications, focusing on parametrization effects, sparsity, and high-dimensional inference. Education PhD, University of Cambridge (2008-2011) Research Interests Battey's research examines how model structure and parametrization influence inferential procedures, particularly in high-dimensional settings. She investigates the equivalence between sparsity and reparametrization, and challenges traditional Fisherian statistical abstractions through modern practices. Her publications reveal a pattern of innovation in high-dimensional regression, covariance matrix analysis, and statistical methodology for complex data. Collaborations span disciplines including machine learning, economics, and biomedical research. Scientific Awards Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (2023) EPSRC Early Career Research Fellowship (2020-2026) EPSRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2017-2020) Advising and Grants Battey supervises PhD students Charlotte Edgar, Jakub Rybak, and Rebecca Lewis, with informal guidance to Henrique Hoeltgebaum. Over 15 pre-doctoral researchers have been mentored in topics ranging from support vector machines to spatial point processes. Current funding includes an EPSRC grant for theoretical foundations of inference with nuisance parameters and prior support for covariance matrix inference.

Subhashis Ghoshalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bayesian Inference
• Nonparametric Bayesian Inference
• High-Dimensional Models
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Subhashis Ghoshal is a Goodnight Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University (NCSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute (1995). His research focuses on Bayesian nonparametrics, high-dimensional models, asymptotic theory, and functional data analysis. He has authored influential books like *Fundamentals of Nonparametric Bayesian Inference* (2017) and contributed to methodologies in image processing and statistical inference. Key awards include the Goodnight Distinguished Professorship (2021), Dr. Cavell Brownie Mentoring Award (2014-15), and the De Groot Prize (2019). He has held editorial roles in journals like *Statistical Science* and *Annals of Statistics*. His work bridges theory and applications, addressing challenges in modern statistical problems such as uncertainty quantification and causal inference. He advises on graduate programs and actively contributes to academic leadership at NCSU.

Tanya P. Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biostatistics
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• High-Dimensional Variable Selection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tanya P. Garcia, PhD is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the Gillings School of Public Health and Research Faculty in the UNC Neurology Huntington Disease Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . She leads the Methods for INcomplete Data (MIND) Lab , focusing on statistical methods for handling censored, missing, or incomplete data in neurodegenerative disease progression studies. Education: PhD in Statistics, Texas A&M University MS in Statistics, University of Western Ohio MS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, UC Berkeley Research Interests: Specializing in High-Dimensional Variable Selection , Longitudinal Data Analysis , and Neurodegenerative Disease Modeling , her work develops reproducible statistical methods for Huntington's disease progression, improving clinical trial design and biomarker identification. Scientific Awards: American Statistical Association Fellow (2024) Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship (2024) Roy R. Kuebler Award (2024) Gertrude M. Cox Award (2024) Leadership & Mentorship: Director of the MIND Lab, Chair-Elect of the Biometrics Section of ASA, and Tyson Academic Leadership Fellow (2023–2024). Her lab alumni have secured prestigious positions at institutions like Wake Forest University and Baylor University.

Charles Rahalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Science Methodology
• Applied Social Data Science
• High-dimensional Econometrics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Charles Rahal is an Associate Professor in Data Science and Informatics at the University of Oxford, with additional affiliations as an Associate Member of Nuffield College and Researcher at the Gradel Institute, New College. He serves as a Co-Investigator at the ESRC Centre for Care and sits on the Steering Group of Reproducible Research Oxford. His academic career includes previous roles as a Senior Departmental Research Lecturer at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Rahal completed his PhD in 2016 and has established himself as a prominent social science methodologist and applied social data scientist with expertise in high-dimensional econometrics. His research spans multiple domains, focusing particularly on unique Big Data origination processes and their relationship to social inequality, mobility, and stratification. He is deeply engaged in machine learning methods, civic technology, spatial and time series econometrics, model uncertainty, and scientometrics. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward computational social science, with significant contributions to understanding prediction limits, pandemic impacts, healthcare systems, and environmental sustainability. The articles demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach, bridging traditional social science with cutting-edge computational methods, particularly in the analysis of large-scale datasets and development of novel metrics like the InterModel Vigorish for model comparison. Dr. Rahal is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, co-convening courses in Demographic Analysis, Life Course Research, and the Oxford Partner site of the Summer Institute in Computational Social Sciences. He has developed workshops on machine learning, command line interfaces, and LaTeX, reflecting his commitment to methodological training in social science. He leads the Metrics and Models lab and maintains several open-source projects including the GWAS Diversity Monitor and RobustiPy. His editorial roles include Associate Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of Social Computing and Associate Editor at ACM Transactions on Social Computing, highlighting his influence in shaping computational social science methodology.

Kathryn Roederمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Genetics
• Genomics
• Biostatistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Roeder is the UPMC University Professor of Statistics and Life Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Departments of Statistics & Data Science and Computational Biology. Her research focuses on developing statistical methods for genetic and genomic data, particularly in identifying autism risk genes and analyzing single-cell multi-omic data. She earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Penn State University and has been at CMU since 1994, previously serving as Vice Provost for Faculty (2015–2019). Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, Penn State University (1988) B.S. in Wildlife Resources, University of Idaho (1982) Research Interests: Her work integrates modern statistical techniques (high-dimensional statistics, machine learning, networks) to study complex diseases like autism and schizophrenia. Recent efforts include tools for analyzing single-cell RNA-seq and proteomic data, such as UNICORN, DAWN, and SCEPTRE. Key Awards: COPSS Distinguished Achievement Award (2020) National Academy of Sciences Member (2019) COPSS Presidents’ Award (1997) AAAS Fellow (2020) Advising & Grants: She has advised over 20 Ph.D. students, many contributing to landmark studies in autism genetics. Her grants include NIH funding for projects like the Autism Sequencing Consortium. Current research teams focus on computational biology and statistical genetics. Labs & Collaborations: Her lab develops software tools (e.g., TADA, MIND) and collaborates with the Autism Sequencing Consortium and iPSYCH-BROAD Consortium on large-scale genomic studies.

Kelly Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Computation and Modeling
• Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
• Systems Immunology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kelly Arnold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research integrates systems engineering principles with immunology to investigate variability in immune responses across infection, vaccination, and injury, with a focus on computational modeling and clinical translation. Research Focus Systems-level immune response modeling Vaccination and antibody functionality Vaginal microbiome-host interactions Chronic lung disease progression Computational serology and proteomics Recent Work Her 2025 studies examine SARS-CoV-2 vaccination responses in cancer patients and computational frameworks for vaginal probiotics. Earlier works (2024-2007) span COPD progression, lupus fibrosis, HIV susceptibility, and tissue engineering for fertility preservation. Methodologies include proteomic profiling, network modeling, and microfluidic systems.

Tianxi Caiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Informatics
• Biostatistics
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tianxi Cai, ScD, holds the John Rock Professorship in Population and Translational Data Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and is a Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School. She directs the Translational Data Science Center for a Learning Health System (CELEHS). Her work bridges clinical and basic science data to advance personalized medicine and disease understanding. Institution: Harvard University Departments: Biostatistics (T.H. Chan School) and Biomedical Informatics (HMS) Key Roles: Faculty member since 2002, NIH-funded researcher, and leader in EHR data analytics Research focuses on biomarker evaluation, predictive modeling, high-dimensional data analysis, and survival analysis. Collaborates with the I2B2 Center to integrate clinical and genomic data. Active in developing semi-supervised learning methods for noisy EHR data and real-world evidence generation. Funding : Recent grants include NIH projects on rheumatoid arthritis treatment response (R01AR080193, R21AR078339) and semi-supervised EHR denoising (R01LM013614). Co-leads initiatives on chronic disease endpoints using multi-source data (U01FD007929). Labs/Teams : Directs CELEHS and leads the Cai Lab, focusing on translational data science and machine learning applications in healthcare.

Daniel M. Kaneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Number Theory
• Combinatorics
• Complexity Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel M. Kane is a Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), holding a joint appointment in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). His research spans mathematics and theoretical computer science, with a focus on number theory, combinatorics, complexity theory, and computational statistics. He earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Harvard University (2011) and dual BS degrees in Mathematics with Computer Science and Physics from MIT (2007). Prior to UCSD, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University (2011–2014) on an NSF fellowship. His research interests include robust statistics, machine learning, polynomial threshold functions, and algorithmic methods for high-dimensional data. Notable achievements include co-authoring the book Algorithmic High-Dimensional Robust Statistics (Cambridge University Press, 2023) and receiving the Best Paper Award at the Conference on Computational Complexity (2013), as well as gold medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (2002 and 2003). Current teaching includes courses such as Math 96 (Putnam Seminar), Math 154 (Graph Theory), CSE 101 (Algorithms), and CSE 203A (Randomized Algorithms). He has consulted for companies like CASPER Labs and AIble, and his work extends to cryptographic protocols, including quantum money schemes based on quaternion algebras. Key contributions include breakthroughs in robust mean estimation, list-decodable learning, and the development of efficient algorithms for statistical problems. His research often bridges foundational theory with practical applications in machine learning and data analysis.

Nathan Schineمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Physics
• Quantum Information Science
• Atomic Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathan Schine is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, specializing in quantum physics and quantum information science. He leads the Schine lab, which explores controlled coherent dynamics and engineered dissipation in quantum systems, particularly using optical cavities coupled to tweezer-trapped cold atoms. His research bridges atomic physics, quantum optics, and condensed matter physics. Education: B.A. in Physics, Williams College (2013) Ph.D. in Physics, University of Chicago (2019) Research interests focus on quantum many-body systems, optical cavities, and applications such as quantum information processing and ultra-coherent atomic clocks. The lab’s work includes developing state-of-the-art strontium tweezer array apparatuses for precision metrology and quantum simulation. Recent publications highlight advancements in Dicke state preparation, optical pumping of quantum Hall states, and cavity-enhanced measurements. Advising and grants involve mentoring graduate students and postbaccalaureate researchers, including Shardul Rao and Siddharth Taneja. The lab collaborates with groups like AMPED, QuICS, and RQS at UMD. Members include postdoctoral researchers and graduate students working on theoretical quantum optics and experimental setups. Labs/Teams: The Schine lab integrates atomic, optical, and condensed matter physics approaches to address fundamental and applied questions in quantum science.

• Numerical analysis
• Partial differential equations
• Level set methods
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jean-Christophe Nave is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University, specializing in applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and computational methods. His research focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, fluid mechanics, interface problems, and computer graphics. He holds a PhD from UCSB (2004) and has held academic positions at MIT and McGill since 2005. Currently, he serves on committees such as the Steering Committee of the Institut des Sciences Mathematiques and the CRM Applied Mathematics Lab. His educational background includes a PhD under Professors Xu-Dong Liu and Sanjoy Banerjee. Key research areas include level set methods, fluid-structure interaction, and invariant numerical methods. Notable works include the Correction Function Method for interface problems and the Characteristic Mapping Method for advection problems. Nave’s publications span topics like Poisson equations with discontinuous coefficients, fluid dynamics simulations, and high-order numerical schemes. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to their research in applied mathematics and computational science. His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical applications in engineering and physics. He teaches advanced courses such as Numerical Analysis I/II and Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics. His research group collaborates on projects involving fluid dynamics, elasticity, and geometric algorithms, with a focus on developing robust numerical tools for complex systems.

William Yang Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

William Yang Wang serves as the Mellichamp Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2019-present). He directs the UCSB Center for Responsible Machine Learning, the Mind and Machine Intelligence Initiative, and the UCSB NLP Group. His research focuses on theoretical foundations and practical algorithms for AI, particularly in NLP, LLMs, and neuro-symbolic reasoning. PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University Active in AI theory and applications (2016-present) Research interests span multiple AI domains, with special emphasis on NLP and responsible machine learning. He has pioneered datasets like HybridQA, TabFact, and VaTeX, enabling advancements in multi-hop QA, fact verification, and video-language tasks. His work combines statistical relational learning with modern deep learning paradigms. Recent publications center around multimodal reasoning, knowledge graph integration, and responsible AI development. He has received numerous accolades including the IEEE SPS Pierre-Simon Laplace Award (2024) and NSF CAREER Award (2021). Karen Sparck Jones Award (2022) DARPA Young Faculty Award (2018) IBM Faculty Award Mentoring 15+ PhD and postdoc researchers who now hold positions at Microsoft Research, Amazon, Meta GenAI, and academic institutions like Arizona and Rutgers. His lab maintains active collaborations with industry partners through initiatives like ChipAgents.ai, which he founded as CEO.

Katerina Marcoulidesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Mining
• Structural Equation Modeling
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katerina Marcoulides is an Associate Professor in the Quantitative and Psychometric Methods Program at the University of Minnesota's Department of Psychology. She is affiliated with the Minnesota Population Center and serves as Co-Chair of the Structural Equation Modeling Special Interest Group (SEM SIG) for the American Educational Research Association. Her research focuses on advanced data mining and modeling techniques for complex longitudinal data, particularly applied to developmental processes in economically disadvantaged immigrant children. She holds a PhD in Quantitative Psychology from Arizona State University, an MA from UC Davis, and a BA from UC Santa Barbara. Education: PhD: Quantitative Psychology, Arizona State University MA: Quantitative Psychology, University of California, Davis BA: Psychology (minor in Education), University of California, Santa Barbara Research Interests: Dr. Marcoulides develops and applies statistical methods such as structural equation modeling (SEM), Bayesian synthesis, and data fusion to study developmental and educational processes. Her work emphasizes longitudinal data analysis, item response theory, and multilevel modeling. Recent projects include NIH-funded research on parenting, marginalization, and well-being during the pandemic. Awards: APS Rising Star Award (2021) NIH Grant Award Teaching & Collaboration: She teaches courses on SEM, multilevel modeling, and data analysis at the University of Minnesota. Previously at the University of Florida, she contributed to workshops on educational data mining and served as an APA Advanced Training Institute presenter. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span population studies, health inequities, and workforce research. Labs & Groups: She leads the Data Analytics and Visualization Lab and actively participates in the Minnesota Population Center, integrating computational and statistical innovations with real-world applications.

Mohamed Amaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Partial Differential Equations
• Mechanics in Porous Media
• Fluid Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Amara is a full-time Professor at the University of Pau and the Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) since 1996, affiliated with the Laboratory of Mathematics and their Applications (CNRS-UMR 5142). He served as its director (1999-2007), Director of the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences (ED211, 2007-2008), and UPPA's Scientific Council Vice-President (2008-2012). He has been UPPA's President since 2012 (re-elected until 2020). Education: Mathematics from University of Algiers (1973), Pierre and Marie Curie University (DEA 1974, Doctorate 1978, State Doctorate 1983) Academic Roles: Research Associate at Ecole Polytechnique (1978-1982), Algerian Electricity and Gas Company (1983-1992), Professor in Algiers (1988-1994), Tunis (1994-1995), and Associate Professor at Paris 6 (1995-1996) His research focuses on numerical simulation of partial differential equations for environmental/energy applications, including mechanics in porous media (petroleum engineering, geoscience), fluid mechanics (aerodynamics, estuarine hydrodynamics), non-Newtonian flows, and wave propagation. Articles highlight expertise in discontinuous Galerkin methods, Helmholtz problems, finite element discretization, and multiphysics systems. He managed 20 doctoral theses and led national mathematics programs at ANR (2007-2011). He chairs the Cocktail association for higher education IT systems and collaborates with INRIA's Magique 3D team (since 2006).