جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kavita Balaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Graphics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kavita Bala is the 17th Provost of Cornell University and a Professor of Computer Science. She previously served as the inaugural Dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, leading its transition to a degree-granting college by 2025, and as Chair of Cornell’s Department of Computer Science. Her academic leadership includes expanding faculty, establishing research programs like the Bowers CIS Undergraduate Research Experience (BURE), and securing a new research facility for computing and information science. Education: B.Tech (IIT Bombay), M.S. and Ph.D. (MIT, Computer Science) Bala’s research focuses on computer vision, artificial intelligence, and computer graphics , with groundbreaking work in material and style recognition using deep learning. Her innovations in crowdsourced training data and differentiable rendering have advanced visual search technologies and translucent material modeling, powering her startup GrokStyle. She pioneered AI techniques applied to environmental monitoring through projects like MONITRS and AllClear , addressing Earth observation challenges. Her scientific awards include: American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2025) SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award (2020) IIT Bombay Distinguished Alumnus Award (2021) ACM Fellow (2019) SIGGRAPH Academy Fellow (2020) As Provost, Bala drives strategic initiatives like the Cornell AI Initiative , creating interdisciplinary minors in AI and AI in Society, and establishing the Schmidt AI in Science postdoctoral program. She co-chaired a task force for generative AI guidelines in education.

Craig Knoblockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Knowledge Graphs
• Data Semantics
• Schema Alignment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Craig Knoblock serves as Keston Executive Director of the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) at the University of Southern California (USC), Vice Dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, and Research Professor of Computer Science and Spatial Sciences. He also directs the Data Science Program and the Center on Knowledge Graphs at USC. His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (1991, 1988) and a B.S. with honors in Computer Science from Syracuse University (1984). Knoblock's research focuses on data semantics , specializing in source modeling, schema and ontology alignment, entity and record linkage, data cleaning, Web data extraction, and knowledge graph construction. His work bridges computer science, geospatial analysis, and artificial intelligence to solve complex data integration challenges. Recent projects emphasize historical map digitization, geospatial knowledge graphs, and smart city applications. His 300+ publications demonstrate consistent contributions to knowledge graphs and geospatial data integration, with a growing emphasis on historical map analysis and urban applications. The research trajectory shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across computer vision, geoinformatics, and domain-specific applications. IEEE Fellow (2020) ACM Fellow (2017) AAAI Fellow (2004) Robert S. Engelmore Memorial Lecture Award (2014) Donald E. Walker Distinguished Service Award (IJCAI, 2018) Use-Inspired Research Award (USC Viterbi, 2018) As Executive Director of ISI, Knoblock oversees one of USC's premier research centers with significant federal funding. His leadership extends to directing the Center on Knowledge Graphs and the Data Science Program. While specific grant details aren't provided, his extensive publication record and leadership roles indicate substantial research funding across data integration, knowledge representation, and geospatial applications. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in historical preservation, urban planning, and resource management through collaborative projects with government agencies and industry partners. Knoblock leads the Center on Knowledge Graphs at USC, focusing on developing techniques for building and utilizing knowledge graphs across diverse domains. His team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, geospatial analysis, and data integration to tackle challenges in historical map digitization, urban applications, and resource discovery. The research group maintains strong connections with both academic and government partners through the Information Sciences Institute's extensive network.

Hua Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Natural Language Processing
• Biomedical Informatics
• Large Language Models for Biomedicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hua Xu is the Robert T. McCluskey Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Vice Chair for Research and Development in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science and as Assistant Dean for Biomedical Informatics at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Xu leads the Clinical NLP Lab and is Chair of the NLP working group at the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) program. Dr. Xu received his PhD in Biomedical Informatics from Columbia University, an MS in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a BS in Biochemistry from Nanjing University. Dr. Xu is a renowned researcher in clinical natural language processing (NLP), having developed novel algorithms for important clinical NLP tasks such as entity recognition and relation extraction. His work has been top-ranked in over a dozen international biomedical NLP challenges. He has developed CLAMP, a comprehensive clinical NLP toolkit that has been successfully commercialized and adopted by hundreds of healthcare organizations worldwide. His research focuses on applying NLP technologies to diverse clinical and translational studies to accelerate clinical evidence generation using electronic health records data. Recently, he has been utilizing NLP to harmonize metadata of biomedical digital objects to promote FAIR principles in biomedicine, and his lab is actively working on developing large language models (LLMs) for diverse biomedical applications. Dr. Xu's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward leveraging large language models for biomedical applications. His work spans from benchmarking LLMs for clinical NLP tasks to developing specialized architectures like BiomedRAG (retrieval augmented LLMs for biomedicine). His research addresses critical healthcare challenges including adverse event extraction, oncology clinical trial analysis, and EHR-based association studies, showing how NLP can bridge the gap between unstructured clinical text and actionable medical insights. Dr. Xu's lab has achieved top rankings in numerous NLP challenges, including multiple #1 positions in i2b2 Temporal information extraction, SemEval Disease-modifier extraction, BioCREATIVE Chemical-induced disease extraction, and other prestigious competitions. His contributions to clinical NLP have significantly advanced the field's ability to extract meaningful information from complex medical texts. As the leader of the Clinical NLP Lab at Yale, Dr. Xu oversees research that forms a complete ecosystem: developing novel NLP methods, building robust software tools, and applying these technologies to clinical and translational research. His lab's work closes the loop between methodological innovation and practical healthcare applications, ensuring that advances in NLP directly benefit patient care and medical research.

Kai Hobergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Analytics
• Inventory Modeling
• Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kai Hoberg is a Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Strategy at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) since 2017, where he also served as Department Head of the Operations and Technology Department from 2017 to 2023. Prior to joining KLU as an Associate Professor in 2012, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Cologne (2010–2012) and a strategy consultant at Booz & Company (2006–2010). His research interests span supply chain analytics and technology integration inventory modeling for intermittent demand digital transformation in operations management additive manufacturing in after-sales services human-machine interaction in forecasting pharmaceutical supply chain challenges IoT-enabled vendor-managed inventory behavioral aspects of operations . Recent publications highlight empirical studies leveraging machine learning for semiconductor order fulfillment, typologies for additive manufacturing adoption, and process mining applications in SCM. His work frequently combines theoretical modeling with real-world validation, including partnerships with firms in food manufacturing, postal services, and medical devices. He earned a PhD in Supply Chain Management from Münster University (2006) and a Diplom in Industrial Engineering from Paderborn University and Monash University. He has held visiting scholar roles at institutions like Cornell, NUS, Oxford, and Stellenbosch.

Ashok Goelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
• Learning Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ashok Goel is a Professor of Computer Science and Human-Centered Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology and Chief Scientist at Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U). He also serves as Executive Director of the NSF-funded National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE). His research spans cognitive systems, artificial intelligence, and education, with a focus on computational design, creativity, and AI-driven educational technologies. Professor, School of Interactive Computing, Georgia Tech Chief Scientist, Center for 21st Century Universities Executive Director, NSF’s National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education Goel’s research explores the intersection of AI and cognitive science, particularly in computational design, creativity, and biologically inspired design. His recent work emphasizes AI in education, including virtual teaching assistants like Jill Watson (powered by ChatGPT) and frameworks for scalable, human-centric AI-augmented learning. He investigates explainable AI, multimodal educational systems, and bidirectional feedback mechanisms to enhance personalized learning experiences. Award highlights include: AAAI’s Outstanding AI Educator Award Fellow of AAAI and Cognitive Science Society University System of Georgia Regent’s Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Goel leads the Design Intelligence Laboratory at Georgia Tech, mentoring a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers. His contributions to AI education include pioneering Georgia Tech’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program and developing blended learning frameworks. He also co-founded the AI-based educational startup Beyond Question (LLC) in 2020.

Jingrui Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• heterogeneous machine learning
• active learning
• neural bandits
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jingrui He is a Professor and MSIM Program Director at the School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds multiple faculty affiliate positions including with the Department of Computer Science, National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), Illinois Informatics, Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), and Mayo Clinic Arizona. Her research spans machine learning with applications in diverse domains including healthcare, agriculture, security, and finance. Dr. He received her PhD in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University in 2010. Her research focuses on heterogeneous machine learning, active learning, neural bandits, and self-supervised learning. She addresses complex data challenges where multiple types of heterogeneity coexist, developing methods for exploring, understanding, characterizing, and predicting real-world data through statistical machine learning techniques. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on graph learning, federated learning, fairness in AI, and neural bandit algorithms. She has developed innovative approaches for class-imbalanced graph learning, Byzantine-robust federated learning, and privacy-preserving graph machine learning. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across multiple domains. Her scientific awards include the Amazon Research Award (2025), ACM Distinguished Member (2023), AAAI Senior Member (2023), FAccT Distinguished Paper Award (2022), NSF CAREER award (2016), and multiple IBM Faculty Awards. She has been recognized as an excellent teacher and received Best Paper awards at major conferences including ICDM and SDM. Dr. He directs the iSAIL Lab and leads several major research projects including the AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience Management and Sustainability (AIFARMS). She has successfully mentored numerous doctoral students who have become co-authors on her publications. Her research has been funded through prestigious grants including the NSF CAREER award and IBM Faculty Awards.

Yu Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Text Mining
• Information Management
• Social Computing
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yu Zhang is a Lecturer of Data Science at the School of Business, UNSW Canberra. His academic career focuses on text mining, knowledge and information management, social computing, and bibliometric analysis, with interdisciplinary applications in areas such as sustainable logistics, supply chain management, and net-zero energy solutions. Fields of Interest: Text Mining, Information Management, Social Computing, Bibliometric Analysis, Machine Learning for Information Systems, Heterogeneous Network Analysis, Data Mining for Asset Management, Sustainable Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Net-zero Energy in Green Buildings, and Transportation. Grants: Served as CI in projects like "Online health monitoring in Li-ion batteries via trustworthy AI" (ACT Government, $1.22M) and "Delivering net-zero energy buildings" (TRaCE Lab to Market, $1.05M). Awards: Best Paper Award (Runner-up) at ADMA 2024 and Excellent Paper Award at ICEBE 2024. Teaching: Coordinated courses in Data Analytics, Workforce Planning Research, Business Capstone, and Logistics Intelligence with Big Data Analysis. Supervision: Guided research on topics like federated learning for healthcare fraud detection, blockchain-based carbon offset management, and tier-based supply chain visibility. His publications span materials science and photovoltaic technologies, with a focus on thin-film solar cells and defect passivation methods. For collaboration or supervision inquiries, contact him at m.yuzhang@unsw.edu.au .

Jochen Garckeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Methods in Science and Technology
• Machine Learning
• Sparse Grids
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jochen Garcke is a faculty member at the Institute for Numerical Simulation, University of Bonn, with a dual affiliation at Fraunhofer SCAI's Department of Numerical Data-Based Prediction. His work bridges numerical simulation and machine learning, focusing on high-dimensional problems, sparse grids, and optimal control. Key research themes: Sparse grids, machine learning for simulations, reinforcement learning, uncertainty quantification Teaching includes courses on Numerical Methods in Science and Technology and Scientific Computing , emphasizing practical machine learning applications. Recent publications explore hybrid models combining data-driven and physics-based approaches in automotive engineering, wind turbines, and geoscientific modeling. His group employs adaptive sparse grids, graph algorithms, and spectral methods to tackle challenges in crash simulations, fluctuating renewable energy systems, and turbulent flow analysis. Collaborations span Fraunhofer SCAI and industry 4.0 initiatives.

Jieh Hsiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automated Reasoning
• Programming Language Logic
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jieh Hsiang is a Distinguished Professor at National Taiwan University , with affiliations in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, the Digital Archives and Automatic Inference Laboratory, and the Digital Humanities Research Center. He holds concurrent roles at the Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica, and the Higher Education Research & Development Office, National Taiwan University. Education PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1979–1982) BS in Mathematics, National Taiwan University (1972–1976) Research Interests Hsiang's work spans automated reasoning , digital libraries , digital humanities , and information retrieval . His research focuses on integrating computational methods with cultural heritage preservation , particularly through tools like DocuSky and databases such as the Taiwan Historical Digital Library . He explores AI applications in patent analysis , historical text mining , and semantic relationships in legal documents . Recent Trends in Publications His recent articles highlight advancements in BERT and GPT-2 fine-tuning for patent classification , LARGE language models for legal automation , and GIS-based analysis of historical archives . Themes include digital preservation , AI-driven legal text analysis , and cross-disciplinary computational tools for humanities scholars. Scientific Awards 2019 Ministry of Science and Technology Distinguished Research Fellow 2009 National Taiwan University Outstanding In-House Service Award 2008 Chinese Library Association Special Contribution Award 2006 IEEE Test-of-Time Award 1997 & 1999 National Science Council Outstanding Research Award 1997 Ministry of Education Outstanding Industrial-Academic Collaboration Award 1998–2001 Founder and First Chair of IFIP WG1.6 Labs and Collaborations Hsiang leads the Digital Archive and Automatic Inference Laboratory , developing platforms like DocuSky for digital humanities, Taiwan Historical Digital Library , and QGIS Cloud Maps for spatial analysis. His team collaborates internationally on projects involving historical document digitization , patent automation , and cross-domain knowledge integration .

Peng Gaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• AI for Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peng Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech. He is affiliated with the Virginia Tech Security & Intelligence Lab and holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University. Prior to his faculty position, he was a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley and held research internships at Microsoft Research, Facebook, and NEC Laboratories America. Education includes a B.Eng. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2009-2013), M.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton (2013-2019), and an exchange program at the University of Hong Kong (2012). Key roles include Technical Program Committee memberships for conferences like IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, and CCS. Research focuses on Cybersecurity (APT prevention, network security with P4/eBPF) AI applications (LLMs for security, AI safety) Systems security (attack investigation, threat intelligence) AI for science (molecular/materials prediction) Notable awards include the 2022 Amazon-VT Initiative Faculty Award, CCI Fellowships, and multiple best paper nominations. His lab has received grants from CCI, NSF, and industry partners like Google Cloud and Cisco. Teaching includes courses on Principles of Computer Security (CS 4264) and Blockchain Technologies (CS 5594). He advises ~20 students across Ph.D., MS, and undergraduate levels.

A.C.G. (Toine) Egbertsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Adverse Drug Effects
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. A.C.G. (Toine) Egberts is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacy at Utrecht University's Faculty of Medicine. He leads the Department of Pharmacoepidemiology & Clinical Pharmacology and serves as Director of Doctoral Education at the Graduate School of Life Sciences. His career includes roles as Chief Pharmacist at UMC Utrecht and Board Member of Pharmacy Division. He earned a PharmD from the University of Groningen and a PhD from Utrecht University, specializing in clinical epidemiology. Egberts focuses on reducing drug-related harm through research in adverse effects, sustainable pharmacy practices, and optimizing medication use. With over 500 publications, he sits on editorial boards and committees like CCMO and EPHOR. His work bridges drug development and patient outcomes, emphasizing translational research. Research interests include clinical pharmacology, pharmacoepidemiology, drug sustainability ('green pharmacy'), and innovations in prescribing/monitoring. Key projects like the ROAD study address medication waste reduction, published in JAMA Oncology . Awards include the Senior Jan Glerum Award (2016) and Huizinga Penning for clinical pharmacy contributions. Teaching and mentorship are central: guided over 70 PhD students, emphasizing education in hospital pharmacy. Grants and collaborations span clinical trials, adverse event detection, and AI applications in healthcare. Active in Dutch medicines policy through advisory roles and public media engagement.

Zahraa Abdallahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Time Series Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zahraa Abdallah is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology, University of Bristol. She holds a PhD and BSc in relevant fields. Her research focuses on Machine Learning, Data Science, Time Series Analysis, and their applications in Health Informatics, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics. She leads projects on wearable technology integration for diabetes management and EEG-based disease classification. Her work emphasizes explainable AI and multimodal approaches. Zahraa is affiliated with the Bristol Doctoral College Initiative (BDFI) as an Academic Co-Director and collaborates with experts like Prof. Raul Santos-Rodriguez. Contact: zahraa.abdallah@bristol.ac.uk | Website: zahraa-abdallah.com Research Interests: Time Series Clustering & Forecasting EEG-based Disease Detection (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s) Smartwatch-Driven Healthcare Systems Explainable AI in Biomedical Applications Key Projects: Development of the CSTS benchmark for time series clustering Investigating insulin needs using automated delivery data Gene essentiality classification via graph neural networks Collaborations: Professor Raul Santos-Rodriguez (BDFI) Lucia Marucci (Systems & Engineering Biology)

Andrew M. Olneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Intelligent Tutoring Systems
• Dialogue Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew M. Olney is Professor in both the Institute for Intelligent Systems and Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis. His work bridges artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and education, with a primary focus on natural language interfaces for learning. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Memphis (2006), an M.S. in Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems from the University of Sussex (2001), and a B.A. in Linguistics with Cognitive Science from University College London (1998). Dr. Olney's research centers on intelligent tutoring systems and natural language processing applications in education. His specific interests include vector space models, dialogue systems, unsupervised grammar induction, and computational representations of meaning. He has made significant contributions to conversational intelligent tutoring systems and task-oriented natural language interfaces, with particular emphasis on dyadic interaction and engagement in learning contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on leveraging AI for educational enhancement, particularly through automated content creation, question generation, and adaptive learning systems. His work spans multiple disciplines including computer science, cognitive science, linguistics, and education, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary integration. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Best Paper Award, Proceedings of Empowering Education with LLMs (2023) Associate Editor, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education (Impact Factor 4.9) Dr. Olney has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students and securing research funding. He has served as Principal Investigator on $6M of federal grants within a total of $18M in federal grant funding. His service includes former editorship of the Journal of Educational Data Mining (2017-2022) and former leadership roles as Director/Associate Director of the Institute for Intelligent Systems (2006-2017). He currently coordinates both the Cognitive Science Graduate Certificate and Undergraduate Minor in Cognitive Science at the University of Memphis. His BrainTrust project, funded by the NSF, addresses the knowledge engineering bottleneck for intelligent tutoring systems through innovative approaches to virtual student simulation and knowledge representation.

Kourosh Davoudiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kourosh Davoudi is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from York University with a focus on Machine Learning and Data Mining. Prior to joining Ontario Tech in 2019, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Waterloo's Department of Management Sciences. His research interests span Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Graph Mining, and Machine Learning. He actively supervises graduate students in these areas and teaches courses such as Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence. His research emphasizes practical applications of AI techniques in areas like outbreak detection, sentiment analysis, and automated grading systems. Recent work includes innovations in neural document segmentation, vision-language models, and hybrid outbreak detection using social media data. His publications consistently address challenges in algorithm design, explainable AI, and domain-specific NLP applications. Dr. Davoudi has contributed to conferences such as COLING, EMNLP, and IEEE transactions, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world problems in healthcare, education, and social media analysis.

Jack Mostowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jack Mostow is a Research Professor affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His work focuses on educational technology, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. He is renowned for developing Project LISTEN's automated reading tutor that listens to children's oral reading, integrating speech recognition and machine learning to improve literacy. His research addresses challenges in child literacy, automated assessment, and the application of AI in education. Key contributions include advancing speech recognition accuracy for children’s voices, designing adaptive tutoring systems, and exploring EEG and visual features to gauge learning states. He has contributed to global education initiatives, such as the XPRIZE field study, and developed tools for iterative improvement of intelligent tutoring systems. His work emphasizes scalable educational technologies for under-resourced regions and data-driven approaches to enhance learning outcomes. Mostow’s publications span over two decades, addressing topics like reinforcement learning for instructional policies, semi-supervised affect perception, and difficulty-controllable question generation. His research bridges AI, education, and human-computer interaction, aiming to create systems that adapt to learners’ needs while advancing computational methods for educational analytics.