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Kathryn Hess Bellwaldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Topology
• Homotopy Theory
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Hess Bellwald is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in both the School of Life Sciences and School of Basic Sciences . She leads the Laboratory for Topology and Neuroscience and serves as Academic Director for the Euler Programme . Her work bridges pure mathematics and interdisciplinary applications in neuroscience, materials science, and data analysis. Education : PhD in Mathematics (MIT, 1989), preceded by positions at Stockholm, Nice, and Toronto universities. Her research spans algebraic topology , homotopy theory , operad theory , and algebraic K-theory , with applications in neuroscience and materials science . She has pioneered topological data analysis methods for classifying neuronal morphologies , microglia phenotypes , and nanoporous materials , creating a parameter-free framework linking neural network structure to activity. The 15 most recent publications highlight her work on topological inverse problems , neuroinflammation , and equivariant homotopy . These studies often involve collaborations with the Blue Brain Project and EPFL teams in neuroscience , machine learning , and materials science . Scientific Awards : Fellow, American Mathematical Society (2017); Distinguished Speaker, European Mathematical Society (2017); Crédit Suisse Teaching Prize (2012); Polysphère d'Or (2013); Full Member, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (2016); Chaire de la Vallée Poussin (2023); Fellow, Association for Women in Mathematics (2024). She has mentored numerous PhD students in mathematics and neuroscience, including Adélie Eliane Garin , Varvara Karpova , and Dimitri Zaganidis . Her EPFL Mathematics affiliations include the DIVISION MATH , while her Neuroscience lab operates under the Brain Mind Institute (BMI) in the School of Life Sciences (SV). Grants and collaborations are evident in her work on neurodegenerative diseases , synthetic materials , and machine learning frameworks .

Paolo Prandoniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Signal Processing
• Audio Processing
• Image Processing
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Paolo Prandoni is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC). He serves as a Scientist in the Audiovisual Communications Laboratory (LCAV) and teaches in the SSC-ENS and SIN-ENS units, focusing on signal processing theory and practical applications in audiovisual communications. He earned his PhD from EPFL after completing all prior education there, driven by childhood fascination with long-distance telephony. His doctoral work established foundations in communication systems that continue to inform his research. Prandoni's research spans audio/image processing, machine learning for media analysis, and DSP education. Key areas include computational photography (e.g., spectral imaging, stained glass rendering), speech quality assessment via transfer learning, music information retrieval (e.g., fingering prediction), and audience analytics through his company Quividi. His work consistently bridges theoretical signal processing with real-world implementation. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward machine learning integration in signal processing tasks, particularly non-intrusive speech assessment and lensless imaging reconstruction. Simultaneously, he advances DSP pedagogy through MOOC development and hands-on teaching tools using off-the-shelf hardware, emphasizing accessibility and practical skill development. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. He has advised PhD student Thanikachalam Niranjan (thesis: Image Based Relighting of Cultural Artifacts , 2016) and teaches Communication Systems and Computer Science courses. His educational impact extends through the open-access textbook Signal Processing for Communications (2008) and tools like MultiPub for maintainable online classes. Industry engagement includes Quividi co-founding (2006) and ongoing CSO role in attention analytics. As a core LCAV laboratory member, he collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including cultural heritage digitization, embedded signal processing systems, and real-time audience measurement, leveraging EPFL's infrastructure for both academic and commercial applications.

Shayan Aziznejadمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Acoustic Imaging
• Neural Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shayan Aziznejad is a Senior ML Scientist at Distran, working on the intersection of machine learning and acoustic imaging. He was previously an ML researcher at Daedalean AI (October 2022–December 2024) and a Ph.D. candidate at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , where he focused on mathematical optimization and signal processing under Prof. Michael Unser. His academic background includes dual B.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Pure Mathematics from Sharif University of Technology . Research Focus: Machine learning, neural network certification, wavelet analysis, Hessian-Schatten regularization, and sparse modeling. Scientific Recognition: Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoc Fellowship (2021) Best Student Paper Award at ICASSP (2019) Gold Medalist at Iranian National Mathematics Olympiad (2011) Academic Contributions: Authored 15+ publications in top-tier journals (SIAM, IEEE, etc.) and conferences (ICASSP, EUSIPCO), with a focus on Lipschitz-regularized models, spline-based optimization, and inverse problems. Advising Experience: Supervised 11+ students across master's theses, summer internships, and semester projects, including Eliana Renzo, Joaquim Campos, and Haojun Zhu. Email: shayan.aziznejad@gmail.com

Xuming Heمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Xuming He is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Science and Technology (SIST), ShanghaiTech University, where he leads the PLUS Lab. His research spans computer vision and machine learning with a focus on developing algorithms that operate effectively under limited supervision and evolving data conditions. His core research interests include weakly-supervised and few-shot learning for scenarios with sparse annotations, continual learning frameworks for knowledge retention during sequential task acquisition, semantic segmentation techniques for scene understanding, and multimodal vision-language representations. He emphasizes interpretable machine learning to build transparent AI systems capable of human-understandable reasoning, addressing critical challenges in model trustworthiness and deployment reliability. Recent publications reveal strong trends toward novel class discovery in long-tailed recognition scenarios, physics-informed generative modeling for scientific applications, and robust segmentation under distribution shifts. His work increasingly integrates large language models for multimodal reasoning while maintaining focus on efficiency in resource-constrained environments like robotic grasping and medical imaging analysis. He actively mentors students, having supervised Qian He to PhD completion and Chuanyang Hu to Master's degree in 2023. He welcomes prospective graduate students through ShanghaiTech's Computer Science & Technology program and offers undergraduate research projects requiring minimum six-month commitments. The PLUS Lab under his direction drives innovation in learning under supervision constraints, with recent work spanning medical tumor analysis, cross-view geolocation, photonic computing, and semiconductor design verification. The lab's research bridges theoretical advances with practical applications across healthcare, robotics, and scientific discovery domains.

Giorgia Ramponiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Mathematical Modelling
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giorgia Ramponi is an Assistant Professor with Tenure Track at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics at the University of Zurich. She is also an affiliated professor at the ETH AI Center and the Data Science and AI, Computer Science and Engineering department at Chalmers University of Technology. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano (completed June 2021 with honors), advised by Marcello Restelli, and a Master of Science in Computer Science with Honours Programme (110/110 cum laude) from la Sapienza (July 2017), advised by Flavio Chierichetti and Alessandro Panconesi. Dr. Ramponi's research focuses on machine learning and mathematical modeling, with particular emphasis on reinforcement learning and multiagent learning. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, exploring how learning algorithms can make optimal decisions in complex environments. She has made significant contributions to areas including inverse reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, constrained Markov decision processes, and human-AI interaction through preference learning. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward addressing fundamental challenges in reinforcement learning, particularly in multi-agent settings, constrained optimization, and learning from human feedback. Her work combines theoretical rigor with practical applications across robotics, economics, and decision-making systems. Hassler Research Grant for "Unified Feedback Integration Framework for Reinforcement Learning" Dr. Ramponi actively contributes to the academic community through conference participation, invited lectures (including at the Mediterranean Machine Learning Summer School), and teaching. She designed and taught the "Data Science and Machine Learning" course for the ETH-Ashesi Master program. She is also a member of the ELLIS community, which connects excellence in AI research across Europe. Her research group focuses on developing frameworks for reinforcement learning with various feedback types, including preferences, rewards, and demonstrations. The group aims to advance the theoretical understanding of learning algorithms while addressing practical challenges in real-world applications.

• Materials Science
• Computational Chemistry
• Density Functional Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Herbst is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at EPFL, holding a joint appointment in the School of Basic Sciences (SB) and the School of Engineering (STI). He leads the Mathematics for Materials Modelling (MatMat) research group, focusing on error control in atomistic simulations, density-functional theory (DFT), and interdisciplinary computational methods. His work bridges mathematics, materials science, and computer science, emphasizing robust algorithms and Julia-based software development. Herbst holds a PhD from Heidelberg University and has held postdoctoral positions at RWTH Aachen and Inria Paris. He is a core member of the MARVEL and CESMIX research centers. Education: 2018: Dr. rer. nat. (magna cum laude), Heidelberg University 2009–2013: BA and MSci (1st class) in Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge 2008–2009: Studies in Mathematics/Physics, TU Kaiserslautern Research Interests : Herbst's research centers on developing reliable computational methods for materials modeling, including error estimation in DFT, black-box SCF algorithms, and Julia-based tools like the Density-Functional Toolkit (DFTK). His work addresses challenges in high-throughput simulations, numerical stability, and interdisciplinary collaboration across mathematics, physics, and computer science. Grants & Projects : MARVEL Center for Computational Design (EPFL) CESMIX Center for Extreme-Scale Simulations (MIT) EMC² Project (Sorbonne/Inria/École des Ponts) Awards : HGS MathComp PostDoc Fellowship (2018–2021) DAAD Travel Funding (2018) Exploratory Research Space Fund (RWTH Aachen, 2022) Labs & Teams : Head of the MatMat group at EPFL, focusing on error-controlled simulations and open-source software development.

Fabio Nobileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Numerical Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fabio Nobile is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences (SB), Department of Mathematics (MATH), holding the CADMOS Chair in Scientific Computing and Uncertainty Quantification. He leads the CSQI (Chair of Scientific Computing and Uncertainty Quantification) group. His work focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations (PDEs), uncertainty quantification, stochastic modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. He is involved in collaborative projects involving fluid-structure interaction, cardiac electro-mechanics, and energy systems. Professor Nobile has extensive teaching experience, including courses on advanced analysis, stochastic simulation, and numerical integration of stochastic differential equations. He supervises numerous PhD students and has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed publications, covering topics such as low-rank approximation methods, multilevel Monte Carlo techniques, and optimal control under uncertainty. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, including biomedical engineering (e.g., personalized cardiac simulations) and renewable energy (e.g., probabilistic load forecasting). He collaborates with industries and academic institutions globally, advancing computational methodologies for engineering and scientific challenges.

Julian Tachellaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julian Tachella is a CNRS Research Scientist at the Sisyph Laboratory of École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, with co-founder/CSO roles at Blur Labs. His career spans signal processing, machine learning, and computational imaging, focusing on inverse problems and self-supervised learning. Affiliation: CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), Sisyph Laboratory, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Co-founder & CSO: Blur Labs (AI/Imaging startup) Research Interests: At the intersection of signal processing and deep learning , his work addresses imaging inverse problems through self-supervised methodologies (e.g., UNSURE, Generalized R2R) that eliminate ground-truth requirements. Key contributions include equivariant imaging frameworks for stability, spline sketches for photon-counting lidar compression, and uncertainty quantification techniques with equivariant bootstrapping. Recent Trends: 2025 publications emphasize lightweight architectures for multi-domain reconstruction (CT, super-resolution) and noise-agnostic SURE methods. 2024 works focus on audio declipping , compressed lidar , and nonlinear algorithm unrolling with applications in autonomous vehicles and medical imaging. Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper Award at ICASSP’22 Collaborations & Leadership: He leads the DeepInverse open-source project and develops algorithms for real-time 3D lidar reconstruction. His team includes researchers from University of Edinburgh and Grenoble INP, with applications in automotive lidar and underwater imaging.

Daniel Kressnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• High-Performance Computing
• Matrix Equations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Daniel Kressner is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding positions in the School of Basic Sciences (SB), Mathematics Institute (MATH), and the Numerical Algorithms and High-Performance Computing (ANCHP) group. He also leads the SMA-ENS unit within the SB-SMA division. His research focuses on numerical linear algebra, high-performance computing, and tensor approximation methods, with applications in scientific computing and data science. Education details are not explicitly listed, but his career at EPFL includes leadership in key research groups and doctoral programs. He supervises multiple doctoral students, including Alice Cortinovis, Peter Effenberger, and others. Research interests emphasize low-rank methods, matrix equations, and efficient algorithms for large-scale problems. Recent work includes advancements in randomized algorithms, tensor networks, and preconditioning techniques for eigenvalue problems. His publications span high-impact journals like Siam Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications and Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications, addressing topics such as compressed sensing, multigrid methods, and distributed signal processing. Prof. Kressner advises doctoral candidates and contributes to the Program doctoral Mathématiques (EDMA-GE) committee. His lab, ANCHP, develops software tools for hierarchical matrices and tensor computations, such as the hm-toolbox for HODLR and HSS matrices.

• Applied Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
• Data Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Leon Bungert is a Professor of Mathematics of Machine Learning at the University of Würzburg, working in applied analysis and numerics with a particular focus on data science and machine learning. His research investigates PDEs and variational models on graphs, adversarial robustness of machine learning, variational regularization, and nonlinear optimization. Dr. Bungert serves as a guest editor for the European Journal of Applied Mathematics, an associate editor for Advances in Continuous and Discrete Models: Theory and Applications, and is a member of the program committee at SSVM 2025. He is also an ELLIS member and actively organizes conferences and workshops, including "MIA'25" at IHP in Paris (January 13-15, 2025), "Synergies of Machine Learning and Numerics" in Osaka (March 11-13, 2025), and "Mathematical Analysis of Adversarial Machine Learning" in Oaxaca (August 17-22, 2025). Research Interests Dr. Bungert's primary research areas include: PDEs on graphs Adversarial robustness in machine learning Inverse problems Optimization Variational problems in L-infinity Nonlinear eigenvalue problems Image reconstruction with structural priors His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in machine learning, particularly focusing on the mathematical foundations of deep learning and developing robust algorithms that can withstand adversarial attacks. He has made significant contributions to understanding the connections between partial differential equations and machine learning algorithms. Research Trends Analysis of Dr. Bungert's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of machine learning and mathematical analysis. A key theme is the application of variational methods and partial differential equations to machine learning problems, particularly in understanding and improving the robustness of neural networks against adversarial examples. His work on Lipschitz learning on graphs has established important theoretical foundations for graph-based semi-supervised learning. Additionally, his research on the infinity Laplacian and p-Laplacian equations provides deep insights into the mathematical structure of machine learning algorithms. The development of Bregman learning frameworks for sparse neural networks represents a significant contribution to efficient deep learning model training. Professional Activities Dr. Bungert is actively involved in the academic community through editorial roles and conference organization. His current professional activities include: Guest editor for the European Journal of Applied Mathematics Associate editor for Advances in Continuous and Discrete Models: Theory and Applications Member of the program committee at SSVM 2025 ELLIS member Co-organizer of multiple international conferences and workshops Technical Contributions Dr. Bungert has developed several open-source software packages that implement his theoretical contributions, including: Code for convergence rates of Lipschitz learning on graphs A Bregman training framework for sparse neural networks CLIP: Cheap Lipschitz Training of Neural Networks Nonlinear Power Method for Proximal Operators and Neural Networks Robust Image Reconstruction with Misaligned Structural Information These implementations are primarily in Python and MATLAB, demonstrating his commitment to making theoretical advances accessible for practical applications.

• Environmental Science
• Computational Science
• Biogeochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Sauder is a Researcher and Doctoral Assistant at EPFL, affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Institute of Infrastructure and Environment (IIE). He is part of two laboratories: the Computational Science Laboratory for Environment and Earth Observation (ECEO) in Sion and the Biogeochemistry Laboratory (LGB) in Lausanne. His research focuses on environmental science, computational methods applied to coral reef ecosystems, deep learning, and signal processing. He is enrolled in the doctoral program in Civil and Environmental Engineering at EPFL. His work bridges environmental science and artificial intelligence, with notable contributions to coral reef monitoring using 3D mapping, semantic segmentation of benthic environments, and self-supervised learning techniques for underwater imaging. He has also explored structured sparse matrices in signal recovery and neural-augmented algorithms for iterative processes. His research locations include EPFL Valais Wallis (Sion) and the EPFL main campus in Lausanne, with labs located at ALP 2 011 (Sion) and GR C2 524 (Lausanne). He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in environmental engineering and computational science. Professional activities include membership in the EDOC doctoral school (EDCE) and engagement in international conferences. His research themes emphasize scalable solutions for environmental monitoring and advancing deep learning applications in geoscience and marine biology.

• MRI
• Brain Imaging (EEG, MRI)
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Franceschiello Benedetta is an Associate Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis School of Engineering, specializing in Technical and IT disciplines. She holds a PhD in Mathematical Neuroscience from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris). Her work bridges applied mathematics, computational neuroscience, and neuroimaging, with a focus on visual perception modeling, MRI techniques, and neural dynamics. Teaching: Linear Algebra courses across multiple engineering bachelor programs Expertise: Combines mathematical modeling with neuroscientific applications to study optical illusions, brain connectivity, and ophthalmic diagnostics Key Affiliations: ISMRM, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Research Interests: Computational modeling of visual cortex mechanisms underlying geometric optical illusions Development of MRI-based methods for eye structure segmentation and axial length estimation Analysis of brain network reliability through standardized MRI protocols Optimization techniques for medical imaging reconstruction (e.g., weighted LASSO problems) Recent Work Trends: Focus on integrating psychophysical experiments with computational models to elucidate perceptual mechanisms, emphasizing synergistic interactions between physical stimulus parameters. Active in advancing MRI applications for both clinical diagnostics and fundamental neuroscience research.

Jörg Nickمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Partial Differential Equations
• Wave Phenomena
• Numerical Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jörg Nick is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Seminar for Applied Mathematics at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. His academic journey includes a Doctorate degree in Mathematics from the University of Tübingen (2023) under Prof. Christian Lubich and an MSc in Mathematics from the same institution (2018). He previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Tübingen (2023) and was a doctoral researcher there from 2018 to 2023, associated with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) project Wave phenomena: analysis and numerics , specifically Project A2 on numerical methods for wave problems with nontrivial boundary conditions. His research focuses on the numerical analysis of partial differential equations (PDEs), particularly wave scattering and metamaterials. Key areas include integral equations for PDEs, dynamical parametric approximation, numerical methods for time-dependent metamaterials, and inverse problems in wave phenomena. His work often integrates the Boundary Element Method (BEM) and Convolution Quadrature (CQ) to analyze wave scattering and subwavelength resonators. Notable contributions include studies on electromagnetic scattering from dispersive materials, time-periodic coefficients in wave equations, and regularized parametric approximation techniques. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in metamaterials and medical imaging (e.g., anomaly detection in capsule endoscopy using ensemble learning). His academic affiliations include the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1173 at Tübingen and current participation in ETH Zurich’s mathematical and computational initiatives. While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record reflects sustained contributions to numerical mathematics and applied physics.

Alin Achimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Signal Processing
• Inverse Problems
• Computational Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alin Achim is a Professor of Computational Imaging at the School of Computer Science, University of Bristol, with a focus on statistical signal processing and inverse problems. His research bridges model-based and data-driven approaches in machine learning, particularly for computational imaging applications. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Bucharest, Ph.D. from the University of Patras. His work emphasizes sparse representations in signal/image processing, enabling non-linear algorithms for image denoising, fusion, segmentation, super-resolution , and novel penalty functions for deep learning architectures. Applications span Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging for Earth Observation and biomedical imaging (e.g., lung ultrasound, OCT). Recent publications highlight trends in computational medical imaging (2023), SAR for ocean surface modeling (2022), and non-convex optimization methods (2020). His research integrates statistical sparsity with classical sparsity constraints. Scientific Awards: EUSIPCO Best Student Paper Award (2009) Senior Member IEEE (2009) He has supervised multiple students and leads active projects like Next Generation Quantitative Acoustic Microscopy (NIH-funded) and AssenSAR for naval SAR applications. He contributes to open-access datasets (e.g., OCT2Confocal, 3D OCT Images of Murine Uveitis) and serves on editorial boards for journals like IEEE Transactions on Image Processing .

Giuseppe Santoroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamics of quantum systems out-of-equilibrium
• Quantum dissipation
• Nanoscale friction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Santoro is a Full Professor at the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) , affiliated with the Condensed Matter Theory sector. His research focuses on understanding the dynamics of quantum systems out-of-equilibrium , including thermalization, integrability, and periodically driven systems, as well as nanoscale dissipation in both quantum and classical contexts. Dynamics of closed and open quantum systems Nano-friction and lubrication Quantum annealing and optimal control Topological quantum phenomena His recent publications (2023-2025) highlight expertise in quantum simulation , topological effects , optimal control , and dissipative dynamics , with applications to nanoscale systems and frustrated models. Key themes include quantum annealing , Floquet theory , and many-body localization , reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of quantum physics, materials science, and computational methods.