جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kyros Kutulakosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• 3D Sensing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Kyros Kutulakos is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he leads research in computational imaging and 3D sensing. His affiliations include the Toronto Computational Imaging Group, Computer Vision Group, Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP), and Vector Institute Group. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as CSC320 (Introduction to Visual Computing) and CSC2530 (Computational Imaging & 3D Sensing). His research interests span computational imaging, non-line-of-sight imaging, single-photon detectors, 3D sensing, and neural rendering. Notable contributions include advancements in structured-light imaging, time-of-flight systems, and super-oscillatory microscopy. He has advised numerous PhD and MSc students, fostering cutting-edge research in imaging technologies. Kutulakos has received prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Research Excellence Award (2023) and multiple best paper prizes (e.g., Marr Prize at ICCV 2023). He has served as program chair for ICCV 2013, ICCP 2010, and CVPR 2003, contributing to academic leadership in computer vision. His work bridges optics, photonics, and computation, with applications in autonomous systems, medical imaging, and astronomy. Current research focuses on extreme imaging scenarios, such as imaging in pitch-black environments and around corners, leveraging novel sensor designs and computational techniques.

• 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.

Alan Ritterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Ritter is an Associate Professor at the School of Interactive Computing , Georgia Institute of Technology, with additional affiliation to the Machine Learning Center . His research focuses on Natural Language Processing , particularly robust models across domains/languages with fewer labels and efficient resource use, plus data-driven dialogue agents for open-topic conversations. Research Interests : Robust NLP models, cross-lingual transfer, resource-efficient learning, dialogue systems, cultural bias measurement, and privacy-aware language models Students : Mentors Ph.D. students in Georgia Tech's ML and CS programs, including Junmo Kang, Yang Chen, and Duong Minh Le. Alumni include Fan Bai (Ph.D. 2023), Yang Chen (Ph.D. 2024), and Andrew Li (M.S. 2024). Awards : NSF CAREER Award, Amazon Research Award, ACL 2024 Best Social Impact Paper, IUI 2009 Best Student Paper. Recent Work : Studies training budget allocation between supervised and preference-based finetuning, cross-lingual information extraction, cultural bias in LLMs, and privacy risk mitigation in social media disclosures. Service : Served as Program Chair for NAACL 2025, Area Chair for multiple top-tier conferences (COLM, EMNLP, ACL, EACL, AAAI). Email : alan.ritter@cc.gatech.edu

Robert Rohlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Medical Information Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Rohling is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and holding a joint appointment with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. As Director of the Institute of Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS), his research focuses on biomedical engineering, medical imaging, robotics, and computational methods. B.A.Sc. (UBC) M.Eng. (McGill) Ph.D. (Cambridge) Rohling's work spans three primary research areas: medical imaging (3D ultrasound, spatial compounding, elasticity reconstruction), medical information systems (radiologist navigation tools for large image datasets), and robotic calibration for surgical applications. His multidisciplinary approach integrates mechanical and electrical engineering principles with clinical needs. Rohling's publications (2020-2022) reveal trends in advanced ultrasound techniques (e.g., shear wave vibro-elastography), AI-driven image processing (cycleGAN translation), and computational optimization for diagnostic accuracy. Keywords across his work include Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, and Computational Modeling. As director of the Robotics and Control Laboratory , Rohling leads interdisciplinary collaborations with industry and clinical partners to address practical challenges in medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. His research emphasizes translating engineering innovations into clinical practice.

Aishwarya Agrawalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Multimodal learning
• Deep learning
• Natural language processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aishwarya Agrawal is an Assistant Professor at Université de Montréal in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO), affiliated with Mila – Quebec Institute of Artificial Intelligence and a Canada CIFAR AI Chair. She also serves as a research scientist at Google DeepMind, spending one day weekly there. Education: B.E. in Electrical Engineering (IIT Gandhinagar, 2014), Ph.D. in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2019). Her research focuses on multimodal learning , deep learning , natural language processing , and computer vision , particularly in developing AI systems that 'see' and 'communicate' effectively. Grants & Awards: Canada CIFAR AI Chair, 2020 Sigma Xi Best PhD Thesis Award, NVIDIA Fellowship (2018–2019), and multiple fellowships from Google and Facebook. She leads projects like Advancing Multimodal Vision-Language Learning (CRSNG-funded) and StarDoc: Document Structure Extraction (MITACS). Research Contributions: Pioneered benchmarks like CulturalVQA and UI-Vision , and frameworks such as PROGRESS for efficient VLM training. Her work emphasizes cross-modal alignment, robust evaluation, and cultural understanding in AI systems. Labs/Teams: Active in Mila’s core academic group and collaborates with Google DeepMind on multimodal and vision-language research. Supervises a dynamic team of PhD and master’s students in Montreal.

Pascal Poupartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reinforcement Learning
• Probabilistic Models
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pascal Poupart is a Professor and Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute, affiliated with the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. He leads research in reinforcement learning, probabilistic models, and federated learning systems. Research spans: Bayesian optimization efficiency improvements Inverse constraint learning from demonstrations Uncertainty quantification in neural networks Federated learning architectures Recent publications show 70% focus on reinforcement learning applications, with new methods developed for confident inverse constraint learning and preference-based generation. Manages the AI research group developing algorithms for material design and conversational agents.

Adrien Desjardinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Imaging and sensing
• Robotics
• Machine learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Adrien Desjardins is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. He joined UBC in 2024 after serving as a Full Professor at University College London from 2019-2024, following 13 years on faculty there. His educational background includes a B.Sc. from UBC (2001) and a Ph.D. from MIT and Harvard University (2007). Dr. Desjardins' research program focuses on interdisciplinary development of imaging and sensing modalities and autonomous robotics with marine and biomedical applications. His work integrates photonics, ultrasound, machine learning, and robotics to create innovative diagnostic tools and sensing systems, particularly in optical coherence tomography, diffuse optical spectroscopy, and photoacoustic imaging. His publication record reveals an evolution from foundational neuroimaging work (2001) toward increasingly sophisticated optical systems culminating in breakthroughs like ultrasensitive optical microresonators for ultrasound sensing (2017), demonstrating consistent innovation in biomedical optics with growing emphasis on machine learning integration and real-world applications. His scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering Healthcare Technologies Challenge Award from EPSRC Starting grants from ERC, EPSRC, and Royal Society World Economic Forum Young Scientist (2015) UCL Provost Teaching Prize (2013) Dr. Desjardins actively mentors graduate students and secures major research funding through competitive grants, with current openings for January/September 2025 intakes. His program involves close industry collaboration indicating strong translational focus, though specific lab names aren't mentioned. The interdisciplinary nature of his work suggests teams spanning engineering, computer science, and medical disciplines working on next-generation imaging systems for healthcare and marine exploration.

Aleksandar Jeremicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Statistical Signal Processing
• Biometrics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aleksandar Jeremic is an Associate Professor in both the Electrical & Computer Engineering department and the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on biomedical signal processing, statistical signal processing, and biometrics, with applications in healthcare and biomedical systems. He holds a Dipl. Ing. from the University of Belgrade, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His expertise spans physiological signal analysis (e.g., ECG/EEG), medical imaging, and machine learning for biomedical applications. He has authored over 50 technical articles and two book chapters, and has been recognized with a teaching award from the McMaster Electrical and Computer Engineering Society (2018). He supervises graduate students in both theoretical and applied research areas. Dr. Jeremic teaches advanced courses such as Biomedical Signal Modeling and Processing and Advanced Probability and Random Processes , emphasizing practical applications of signal processing in healthcare. His work includes clinical implementations like neonatal seizure monitoring software and microwave imaging for breast cancer detection.

David B. Lindellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David B. Lindell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, with affiliations to the Vector Institute and AXL. He is a founding member of the Toronto Computational Imaging Group. His research focuses on physically based intelligent sensing, integrating physical models, signal processing, and AI to advance sensing systems. Notable projects include imaging around corners, through scattering media, and developing machine learning algorithms for 3D scene reconstruction. Education: Ph.D. in Computational Imaging from Stanford University (advisor: Gordon Wetzstein). Awards include the 2024 Ontario Early Researcher Award and the Best Student Paper at CVPR 2025. His work combines computational imaging with applications in computer graphics and autonomous systems. Research interests span non-line-of-sight imaging, single-photon sensing, and neural representations. Key contributions include the Light-Cone Transform (Nature 2018), confocal diffuse tomography (Nature Communications 2020), and AutoInt (CVPR 2021). His lab develops systems for 3D reconstruction, transient imaging, and photon-efficient sensors. Selected grants and support: NSF CAREER Award, DARPA REVEAL program, and KAUST Visual Computing Center funding. Active collaborations with industry and academic institutions on autonomous driving and medical imaging applications.

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.

• 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.

• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
• Differential Privacy
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mi Jung Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Science. She is also a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Amii. Her research focuses on privacy-preserving machine learning, particularly differential privacy, synthetic data generation, and their applications in healthcare. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, supervised by Dr. Jonathan Pillow, and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Amsterdam and University College London. Education : PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2016) Master's, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2012) Bachelor's, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea (2009) Research Interests : Her lab develops methods to balance privacy and accuracy in data analysis, emphasizing differential privacy's role in healthcare. Key areas include: Generating synthetic data with privacy guarantees Integrating fairness, interpretability, and causality into privacy-preserving models Bayesian techniques for model compression and uncertainty estimation Recent Work Trends : Her publications explore differential privacy in generative models (e.g., diffusion models, kernel methods) and neural network pruning. Recent work highlights privacy-preserving techniques for image classification, latent diffusion, and perceptual feature integration. Awards : Canada CIFAR AI Chair (2021). Advising & Grants : Supervises postdocs (e.g., Mingyu Kim), master's students (e.g., Amman Yusuf), and PhD candidates (e.g., Margarita Vinaroz). Her research is supported by the CIFAR AI Chair program and collaborations with institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. Labs & Teams : Leads the Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning Lab at UBC, advancing technologies to protect sensitive healthcare data while enabling clinical and research use.

Enamul Hoque Princeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Visualization and Visual Analytics
• Natural Language Processing
• Human-Computer Interaction

Enamul Hoque Prince is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Information Technology at York University. He leads the Intelligent Visualization Lab, funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and Ontario Research Funds (ORF). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia and completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University. His research integrates information visualization, human-computer interaction (HCI), and natural language processing (NLP) to address information overload challenges. Dr. Prince's educational background includes a PhD from UBC, an MSc from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a BSc from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology. He has conducted research at institutions like Tableau Software and the Qatar Computing Research Institute and serves on committees for top conferences like ACL and IEEE Vis. His work is supported by grants from NSERC, CFI, and others. Research interests focus on NLP-driven visual analytics, user-adaptive visualization, and accessible interfaces. Notable projects include Evizeon (natural language interfaces for visual analytics), ConVisIT (topic modeling for online conversations), and CIDER (concept-based image search). Publications highlight trends in multimodal systems, chart comprehension, and accessibility. Key awards include the NSERC Discovery Grant (2019) and a Best Paper Honorable Mention at DIS 2021. He supervises graduate and undergraduate students in areas like visualization, NLP, and HCI. Labs and collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with the Intelligent Visualization Lab advancing tools for data exploration and user-centered design. Teaching includes courses on design principles and information visualization.

Michael S. Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Computer Graphics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael S. Brown is a Professor and Canada Research Chair at York University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). He also serves as Senior Director at the Samsung AI Center in Toronto, Canada. His research focuses on computer vision, image processing, and computer graphics, with a deep specialization in camera imaging pipelines, color theory, and AI-driven ISP optimization. He has organized major conferences like ProCams, eHeritage, WACV, and ICCV, and holds editorial roles in journals like TPAMI and IJCV. He is renowned for his work on computational color constancy, ISP hardware algorithms, and AI-based image enhancement techniques. His recent ICCV 2023 tutorial detailed modern camera pipelines and AI applications in ISP components. His research is supported by grants from NSERC, Samsung, Adobe, Google, and Microsoft. Brown advises numerous graduate students and has mentored over 30 alumni now in academia and industry roles at Meta, Samsung, Microsoft, and startups. His lab focuses on camera systems, noise modeling, and cross-platform color management, with contributions to open-source datasets and software platforms for ISP experimentation.

Richard Jochelsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law
• Police Powers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Richard Jochelson serves as Dean of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba (Robson Hall), a position he has held since July 1, 2016. Previously, he taught criminal law for 10 years at the University of Winnipeg. Dr. Jochelson holds a Ph.D. in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, an LLM from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, an LL.B. with Gold Medal from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, and a B.Sc. in Zoology with Distinction from the same institution. He completed his legal training as a clerk at the Alberta Court of Appeal and Court of Queen's Bench before working at a major Canadian law firm. Dr. Jochelson's research program centers on critical issues in criminal justice and constitutional law, with primary interests in police powers jurisprudence, sexual regulation (particularly obscenity and indecency law), jury systems and representativeness, and legal pedagogy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law with sociology and psychology, bringing empirical and theoretical rigor to legal scholarship. His work consistently addresses social justice concerns, examining how vulnerable populations interact with the justice system and how concepts like risk, precaution, and visibility shape legal decision-making. He has developed a distinctive methodology combining doctrinal analysis with empirical research on judicial behavior and jury decision-making. His recent publications reveal evolving scholarly priorities that respond to contemporary legal challenges. The 2025 article "Morbid Matters" addresses medical assistance in dying within federal corrections, while his 2024 works on youth terrorism cases and agnotology demonstrate expansion into new interdisciplinary territories. His longstanding commitment to police powers scholarship continues with "Ancillary Police Powers in Canada" (2024). The pandemic period saw significant contributions to understanding digital justice, mental health in legal education, and remote court proceedings. His criminal law scholarship maintains focus on jury representativeness, particularly regarding Indigenous inclusion following Bill C-75's elimination of peremptory challenges. Students' Teacher Recognition Award (CATL) - 2018 Dr. Jochelson has secured multiple SSHRC Insight Grants as both Principal and Co-investigator, demonstrating his ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams. His mentorship extends to junior academics and students, with several publications co-authored with emerging scholars. He has built significant research infrastructure, notably assembling nearly 40 interdisciplinary scholars across Canada for Robsoncrim.com, which has elevated the Criminal Law Edition of the Manitoba Law Journal to prominence as one of Canada's preeminent criminal law publications. As Dean of Law, Dr. Jochelson provides leadership in academic governance and legal education innovation. His service includes extensive committee work on academic affairs, workload policy, and hiring/tenure committees. His commitment to universal design principles informs both his teaching approach and administrative leadership, emphasizing accessibility and student-centered pedagogy that allows flexible evaluation methods tailored to individual learning preferences.