جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Torin Monahanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Surveillance Studies
• Security Systems
• Racial and Gender Inequality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Torin Monahan is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and co-Editor-in-Chief of Surveillance & Society , the leading journal on surveillance studies. He earned his PhD and MS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and BA/MA from California State University, Northridge. His research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of surveillance, particularly racial and gender inequalities, digital platforms, urban studies, and dual-career academic dynamics. Education: PhD, Science and Technology Studies – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute MS – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BA, MA – California State University, Northridge Research Interests: Monahan's work explores surveillance systems' intersection with race, gender, and technology. He has authored seven books, including the award-winning Surveillance in the Time of Insecurity (2010), and investigates AI surveillance in higher education. Current studies include visual and performance art critiques of surveillance and racializing effects of security protocols. Publication Trends: Recent articles address dual-career academic challenges ( Discover Education , 2024), ethical surveillance impossibility (2025), and urban surveillance impacts of ride-hailing platforms ( Cities , 2022). His scholarship spans Surveillance & Society , The Qualitative Report , and International Journal of Cultural Studies , emphasizing critical race theory, data politics, and community resistance. Scientific Awards: Surveillance Studies Book Prize (2011) Expert Testimony to the European Commission Invited Discussant, U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence Grants & Collaborations: Monahan has received multiple U.S. National Science Foundation grants. He collaborates with scholars like Jill Fisher and David Murakami Wood, focusing on dual-career couples, hospital information systems, and critical surveillance theory. His 2024 Discover Education paper synthesizes institutional challenges for dual-career academic hiring.

Brian Surgenorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanical Engineering
• Machine Vision Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Brian Surgenor is a faculty member at Queen's University's Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, part of the Smith Engineering faculty. He holds a B.Sc. (1977), M.Eng. (AECL/Whiteshell), and Ph.D. (1983) in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University. His research focuses on machine vision systems for automation, autonomous vehicle navigation, and mechatronic system design education. He has held key administrative roles including Department Head (1993-2002), Associate Dean (2008-2013), and Vice-Dean (2013-2016). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, such as the Mitchell Hall design project and contributions to Ingenuity Labs. Education: B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University (1977) M.Eng. Engineering Physics, McMaster University (AECL/Whiteshell) Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University (1983) Research interests include: - Pneumatic servosystems - Intelligent algorithms for machine vision - Off-road autonomous vehicle systems - Mechatronics education methodologies - Hybrid powertrain systems for vehicles His recent publications (2017–2024) explore autonomous systems, machine vision applications, and fuel cell hybrid technologies. Notable trends include advancements in UAV-based infrastructure inspection, terrain-adaptive autonomous driving, and low-cost machine vision solutions for small part sorting. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical industrial automation challenges. He has contributed to laboratory design for CDIO curricula and pioneered mechatronics education through problem-based learning. His administrative leadership has shaped Queen's engineering graduate programs and research infrastructure. Currently involved in Ingenuity Labs, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation.

Lu Suمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Internet of Things
• Cyber-physical Systems
• Wireless and Mobile Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lu Su is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , Purdue University , with prior appointments at SUNY Buffalo . His research spans Internet of Things , cyber-physical systems , mmWave sensing , and crowd-sourced data validation , focusing on quality-of-information aware distributed sensing and security in autonomous systems . Ph.D. in Computer Science (2013) and M.S. in Statistics (2012) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.E. and B.E. from Harbin Institute of Technology Research Interests: IoT , cyber-physical systems , crowd sensing , security and privacy , and machine learning for sensor networks. His work addresses quality-aware information integration , adversarial attacks in autonomous vehicles , and privacy-preserving crowd-sourced systems . Recent publications focus on mmWave-based sensing (e.g., 3D pose reconstruction), federated learning (driver monitoring), and data poisoning attacks in crowd-sourced systems. His research also extends to traffic optimization and human activity recognition using wireless networks. Professional Roles: Workshop Chair (INFOCOM 2023, 2022) TPC Vice Chair (INFOCOM 2021) Program Committee Member for top conferences Editorial Board, ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks Teaching: Courses on Embedded Systems , Internet of Things , and Network Concepts at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Chengzong Pangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chengzong Pang is an Associate Professor and MSECE Graduate Coordinator at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Wichita State University. His work focuses on power systems, electrical engineering innovations, and renewable energy integration. He specializes in transient stability analysis, control systems, and smart grid technologies. Research Interests: Dr. Pang's expertise includes advanced control strategies for power electronics (e.g., PMSM, UPQC), machine learning applications for grid stability (LSTM/SVM), and energy storage solutions for renewable integration. His research also addresses challenges in microgrid operation, subsynchronous oscillation mitigation, and battery storage systems. Key Trends in Publications: Over 20 years of publications (2002–2022) emphasize: (1) Machine learning for power system analysis, (2) Control system design for renewable integration, (3) Grid stability enhancement via advanced algorithms, and (4) Smart grid infrastructure optimization. Recent works (2021–2022) highlight transient stability prediction and ANFIS-based power quality solutions. Labs/Teams: Active in energy systems research groups focusing on renewable integration and grid modernization, though specific lab names are not explicitly stated in the provided texts.

Melih Kandemirمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Bayesian Inference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melih Kandemir is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Southern Denmark University. He also serves as Research Group Leader at the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence (2018–2021) and held a previous role as Assistant Professor at Ozyegin University (2017–2018). His research focuses on machine learning, Bayesian methods, reinforcement learning, and uncertainty quantification. **Education**: PhD in Computer Science from Aalto University (2013), specializing in 'Learning Mental States from Biosignals'. **Research Interests**: Machine Learning, Bayesian Inference, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Neural Networks, Stochastic Processes. His work emphasizes theoretical foundations and practical applications in domains like medical imaging, control systems, and robotics. **Awards**: Two Best Paper Awards (2017). **Grants & Projects**: Includes the Carlsberg Young Researcher Fellowship (2022–2026), Novo Nordisk Foundation grants (2021–2024), and DFF-funded research on PAC-Bayesian reinforcement learning (2025–2027). **Labs/Teams**: Leads research on Bayesian deep learning and reinforcement learning within the Bosch Center for AI and SDU's interdisciplinary groups.

George Magoulasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. George Magoulas is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of London's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Birkbeck Knowledge Lab. He specializes in machine intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and AI system architectures, with applications in healthcare (e.g., neurodegenerative disease diagnosis) and educational technologies. His research has received awards from IEEE, ACM, and others. He holds a PhD in Nonlinear Optimization for Neural Networks and a PGCE in Higher Education. Education: BEng/MEng (Integrated Master's in Systems & Control Engineering), University of Patras, Greece PhD in Nonlinear Optimization for Neural Networks Learning, University of Patras, Greece PGCE in Teaching and Learning (Higher Education) Research & Leadership: He leads the Birkbeck Knowledge Lab, focusing on AI's impact on learning and communication. His work includes designing learning algorithms for psychophysiological data modeling and developing the cloudUPDRS app for Parkinson's disease assessment. He has supervised over 12 PhD students and contributed to 200+ publications. Awards & Recognition: Stanford’s “World’s top 2% of Scientists” (2024) Best Paper Awards at IEEE, ACM, and EUNITE Keynote speaker at major AI and e-learning conferences Honorary membership in the Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Society Administrative Roles: Director of Teaching & Learning Quality (2016–2023) Chair of Postgraduate Programmes Exam Board (2010–2022) Editor-in-Chief, International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools Teaching: He teaches courses on Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, and Project Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Labs & Collaborations: He directs the Birkbeck Knowledge Lab and is a member of the Data Science and AI Research Group. His projects include analyzing violent cycles using AI and collaborating on EU-funded initiatives.

Edward Johnsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robot Learning
• Robot Manipulation
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Edward Johns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London and Director of the Robot Learning Lab. He specializes in robot learning, focusing on enabling robots to learn tasks through imitation and language-based reasoning. His expertise spans robotics, machine learning, and computer vision, with a particular emphasis on manipulation tasks requiring physical interaction with objects. He holds a BA and MEng from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from Imperial College London. Prior to his current role, he was a postdoc at UCL, a founding member of the Dyson Robotics Lab, and led the robot manipulation team there. He also served as Head of Robot Learning at Dyson (part-time, 2021–2022). His research has produced state-of-the-art capabilities such as one-shot imitation learning and language-driven task execution. Key areas of interest include sim-to-real transfer, self-supervised learning, and adaptive robotic systems. His work bridges foundational AI research with practical robotics applications, emphasizing real-world deployment and human-robot collaboration. Dr. Johns has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers, with over 4,000 citations, and has received prestigious awards including the UK-RAS Early Career Award (2023) and the Best Conference Paper Award at ICRA (2024). He is also actively involved in industry through advisory roles for robotics and AI startups. His teaching includes graduate courses on reinforcement learning and robot learning, and he collaborates extensively with labs such as the Robotics Forum and the Artificial Intelligence Network at Imperial College.

Constantin A. Rothkopfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception and Action
• Computational Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Constantin A. Rothkopf is a W3 Professor at the Department of Psychology, Technische Universität Darmstadt, and a secondary member of the Department of Computer Science. He serves as Founding Director of the Centre for Cognitive Science and founding member of the Hessisches Zentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (hessian.ai). He is also part of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) and the DAAD Konrad Zuse Schools of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (ELIZA). His research focuses on the interplay between perception and action, using computational models and experimental studies in humans. Current work includes eye-tracking studies in naturalistic environments, inverse optimal control models, and developing algorithms for virtual agents. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Informatics from the University of Rochester, followed by postdoctoral research at Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS). He has held visiting professorships at Central European University (2017) and Columbia University (2023). Awards include an ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) and SCENE Project Funding (2025). Research Interests: Active vision, decision-making under uncertainty, sensorimotor control, and computational modeling. Key themes include how humans use sensory input to form beliefs, make decisions, and act in dynamic environments. Grants/Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2022), SCENE Funding (2025) Labs/Teams: Centre for Cognitive Science, hessian.ai, ELLIS Unit Darmstadt

Soraya Fatehiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Logistics
• On-Demand Platforms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Soraya Fatehi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Management at the Jindal School of Management (JSOM), University of Texas at Dallas. Her research focuses on operations management challenges in on-demand and crowdsourced systems, retail operations, and the OM-Finance interface. She holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Washington, an MS in Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tehran. Education: PhD, Operations Management, University of Washington, 2020 MS, Systems Engineering, University of Arizona, 2015 BS, Industrial Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran, 2013 Her research interests span the operational dynamics of on-demand platforms, crowdsourcing in logistics, sustainable transportation solutions, and the intersection of operations management with financial strategies. She has contributed to advancing methodologies for optimizing inspection policies in manufacturing and developing revenue-sharing frameworks in crowdfunding contexts. In her recent publications, Dr. Fatehi explores the integration of autonomous vehicles in food delivery, green initiatives in ride-hailing, and strategies to combat greenwashing in competitive markets. Her work also addresses the optimization of last-mile delivery through crowdsourcing and the operational management of on-demand systems. Earlier contributions include algorithmic approaches for production process inspections and revenue-sharing models in crowdfunding. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Teaching Award, Foster School of Business, University of Washington, 2019 Outstanding Research Award, Foster School of Business, University of Washington, 2018 Advising and Grants: No specific advising or grant information is provided in the text.

Rongxing Luمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Applied Cryptography
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies
• IoT Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rongxing Lu is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, since August 2016. Previously, he held positions at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (2012–2016) and the University of Waterloo, Canada (PhD in 2012). His research focuses on applied cryptography, privacy enhancing technologies, and IoT-big data security. He has over 7,500 citations and received prestigious awards like the Governor General’s Gold Medal (2012) and the IEEE ComSoc Asia Pacific Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2013). He is an IEEE senior member and serves on editorial boards of journals like IEEE Network. **Education**: PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo (2012), awarded Governor General’s Gold Medal Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo (2012–2013) **Research Interests**: Developing cryptographic protocols for IoT and big data systems Privacy-preserving techniques for distributed systems Secure communication in 5G/6G networks and vehicular systems **Awards and Recognition**: Recipient of multiple best paper awards in IEEE conferences 2016–2017 Excellence in Teaching Award at UNB **Editorial and Leadership Roles**: Symposium co-chair at IEEE Globecom’16 Secretary of IEEE ComSoc CIS-TC Organized special issues on fog computing security (Elsevier) and big data security (IEEE IoT Journal) **Key Contributions**: Pioneered privacy-aware data reporting schemes for vehicular networks Designed lightweight IoT authentication protocols Advanced secure machine learning frameworks with privacy guarantees

Joseph Alejandro Gallego Mejiaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Joseph Alejandro Gallego Mejia is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Drexel University's College of Computing and Informatics. He holds a PhD with meritorious distinction in Systems and Computing Engineering from the National University of Colombia, along with a Master’s and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Systems and Computing Engineering and Industrial Engineering. PhD in Systems and Computing Engineering, National University of Colombia (Meritorious Distinction) Master of Systems and Computing Engineering, National University of Colombia Bachelor of Engineering in Systems and Computing Engineering, National University of Colombia Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, National University of Colombia His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, quantum machine learning, natural language processing, and cybersecurity. He explores robustness estimation, anomaly detection, incremental learning, and scalable software architectures for AI systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications in health, remote sensing, and edge computing. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary AI research, combining machine learning with quantum computing, cybersecurity, and natural language understanding. His work spans domains such as satellite imagery analysis, medical diagnostics, IoT security, and conversational AI, demonstrating a commitment to scalable and robust intelligent systems. Keywords across publications include Computer Science, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity, with subfields ranging from adversarial robustness to hybrid quantum-classical models. Scientific distinctions include: PhD with meritorious distinction, National University of Colombia Postdoctoral fellow, Frontier Development Lab (Trillium), supported by NASA and ESA He has served as a reviewer for top-tier journals and conferences including Neurocomputing, IEEE Access, Radioscience, NeurIPS, and NLDL. Though no formal grants are listed, his postdoc was funded by NASA and ESA, indicating significant external support. He teaches courses in programming, data science, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and software engineering. He founded the tech company Sammu and mentors students through instruction and research supervision. He is actively involved in research and teaching, contributing to innovative programs in AI and computing education. His lab and team affiliations are not explicitly stated, but his work suggests collaboration with AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity research groups.

Roman Kucمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Biomimetic Sensors
• Digital Signal Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roman Kuc is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Yale University, affiliated with the School of Engineering & Applied Science. He directs the Intelligent Sensors Laboratory, focusing on biomimetic sensors for robotics and bioengineering. His research explores brain-based devices (BBDs), sonar sensing, and neuromorphic processing inspired by biological systems. He holds a BSEE from Illinois Institute of Technology and a PhD from Columbia University. Dr. Kuc’s work bridges signal processing, robotics, and bioengineering, with applications in autonomous systems and clinical diagnostics. He has published over 200 papers and authored textbooks like Electrical Engineering in Context and The Digital Information Age . Notable honors include an honorary doctorate from the Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics and the Yale Sheffield Distinguished Teaching Award. His research themes include cognitive mapping via sonar echoes, neural network-based classification of environmental features, and biomimetic approaches to echolocation. Recent work emphasizes sensorimotor integration and robust performance in uncertain environments. Scientific awards highlight his contributions to robotics, signal processing, and education. His lab develops systems that emulate biological sensory mechanisms, aiming to advance robotics, medical applications, and assistive technologies.

Jedidiah Crandallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Internet Security
• Censorship Resistance
• Network Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jedidiah Crandall is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, with an affiliation to the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society. His research focuses on Internet censorship, network security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Crandall collaborates with journalists and activists to expose surveillance mechanisms, particularly in politically sensitive regions like Russia and China. His work includes analyzing VPN vulnerabilities , decentralized censorship systems , and cross-border data flows . He teaches advanced courses in computer network security and advises graduate students on thesis/dissertation research. Research trends in his publications emphasize measuring state-level information control , attack vectors in modern networks , and secure communication technologies . Notable work includes TSPU: Russia's censorship infrastructure and Hidden Links: Analyzing Secret Families of VPN Apps . Crandall's teaching spans courses like Advanced Computer Network Security and Applied Cryptography , reflecting his commitment to preparing the next generation of security professionals. His Censored Planet project tracks global Internet censorship patterns through large-scale measurements.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Anomaly Detection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Karsmakers serves as Associate Professor at KU Leuven's Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering Technology, based at the Geel Campus. He coordinates the Declarative Languages and Artificial Intelligence (DTAI) research group and holds leadership roles including coordinator of Research and Education for Computer Science across Geel and Diepenbeek Campuses. Karsmakers earned his PhD in Engineering Science in May 2010, focusing on kernel-based learning algorithms for sparse modeling and efficient predictions from large datasets. His doctoral work established foundations for his current research trajectory in resource-constrained machine learning systems. His research integrates machine learning with signal processing for real-time sensor data interpretation, specializing in anomaly detection from acoustic, radar, and accelerometer signals on embedded devices. Current projects address industrial condition monitoring, elderly care systems, and livestock facility monitoring through three main tracks: acoustic monitoring (e.g., SINS, WATCHDOG), radar-based systems (e.g., FARADAY, NextPerception), and smart electronics for power converters. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in constraint-guided deep learning architectures for industrial applications, cross-environment robustness in sensor systems, and domain-knowledge integration to reduce data requirements. His work consistently bridges theoretical machine learning with practical implementations in resource-constrained environments. No scientific awards or fellowships were mentioned in the provided materials. Karsmakers supervises over 10 master's theses annually and coordinates a research team of 10 PhD students and a post-doc within DTAI-ADVISE. He has secured approximately 2.3 million euros in funding through VLAIO, EU-ECSEL, and bilateral industry contracts, including 10 active projects such as AutoEdgeML (2024-2028) and Fault Tolerant Neural Networks for Space Applications (2024-2027). He leads the DTAI-ADVISE research group focused on developing software that attaches semantics to sensor data on resource-constrained devices. The team operates across multiple campuses with specialized labs for acoustic monitoring (Geel), radar-based systems (in collaboration with ESAT-TELEMIC), and smart electronics (with Electrical Engineering department), maintaining strong industry partnerships with companies in healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors.

• Biomechanics
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Digital Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brian Horsak is a Professor and Head of the Center for Digital Health and Social Innovation at Fachhochschule Steyr. He holds an endowed professorship in Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research, focusing on integrating advanced technologies like VR/AR, machine learning, and wearable devices into clinical gait analysis and motor rehabilitation. His roles include leading the Institute of Health Sciences and contributing to the Department of Health Sciences and Media and Digital Technologies. Education: Dr. rer. nat. (2012, University of Vienna), Habilitation in Kinesiology (2020, University of Vienna), Master's in Sports Science (2002–2008, University of Vienna). Research interests revolve around improving patient care through biomechanical innovations, including musculoskeletal simulations, gait pattern analysis, and rehabilitation technologies. He leads projects like ReMoCap-Lab (motion capture for motor rehabilitation) and chairs the Applied Biomechanics in Rehabilitation Research initiative. Key achievements include the Lower Austria Innovation Prize (2021), multiple best paper awards, and grants for projects like TRUST AI and VReeze. His work bridges clinical practice with digital health solutions, emphasizing explainable AI (XAI) in gait classification and VR-based balance training. Notable contributions include developing the GaitRec dataset and studies on smartphone-based motion capture reliability. He collaborates internationally, publishing widely in Gait & Posture , Scientific Reports , and IEEE journals. Current projects focus on AI-driven gait analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, and XR applications in healthcare.