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Keval Voraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parallel & Distributed Computing
• Irregular Big Data Processing
• High Performance Computing

Keval Vora is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing Science, Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on scalable solutions for modern data analytics systems, particularly in graph processing and distributed computing. He leads the Parallel Data and Computing Lab (PDCL), developing systems like Peregrine , GraphBolt , and GraphBolt . Contact: TASC1 9419, keval@sfu.ca. Education: PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside (2017). Previously worked at Morgan Stanley on low-latency trading software. Teaching: Courses include Distributed Systems (CMPT 431) and Special Topics in Networks and Systems (CMPT 982). Advises graduate and undergraduate students on projects involving distributed systems and graph analytics. Research Interests: Parallel/Distributed Computing, Irregular Big Data Processing, High-Performance Computing. His work emphasizes efficient techniques with provable guarantees for large-scale systems. Software Contributions: Peregrine (pattern-based analytics), GraphBolt (dynamic graph processing), and Lumos (disk-based graph processing). These systems address challenges in scalability, efficiency, and real-time data handling.

Jing Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Architecture
• Compiler Design
• Distributed Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jing Li is an Associate Professor and Eduardo D. Glandt Faculty Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania , holding dual appointments in the Electrical and Systems Engineering and Computer and Information Science departments. As co-director of the CyberSavvy nationwide security research center and director of the Penn Computational Intelligence Lab (PennCIL) , she pioneers innovations in non-von Neumann computing paradigms. Her research spans post-CMOS technologies, in-memory computing, and hardware-software co-design for security and AI applications. PhD in Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2009) BSc in Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University (2004) Research Focus: Dr. Li's work addresses fundamental challenges in computer systems across the stack. Key areas include: In-Memory Computing: Liquid Silicon architecture combining RRAM with silicon CMOS through monolithic 3D integration Security Engineering: Transforming computer security from "Art" to formal "Engineering" discipline within CyberSavvy Virtualization: Cloud FPGA abstraction layers decoupling compilation from runtime resource management Graph Analytics: Degree-aware optimization techniques for massive-scale graph processing Deep Learning Systems: Roofline model extensions for FPGA-based CNN acceleration Scientific Impact: Awarded DARPA Young Faculty Award , NSF CAREER Award , and IBM CEO Milestone Award , her team has achieved world records in energy-efficient computing (ENIAD supercomputer). With 46 U.S. patents and over 80 publications, she leads ecosystem development for emerging computing architectures through initiatives like the open-source MEG simulation platform . Community Leadership: Dr. Li serves on program committees for flagship conferences ( ISCA , FPGA Symposium ), chairs the International Memory Workshop , and contributes to the MLsys conference's inaugural committee. She actively mentors through multiple PhD openings and industry collaborations.

Ryan Koمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Data Provenance
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ryan Ko is a leading academic in Cyber Security at the University of Queensland (UQ), serving as Chair and Director of the UQ Cyber Research Centre, Director of Research at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and a member of UQ's Academic Board. He holds a BEng (Computer Engineering) and PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on data provenance, industrial control systems (ICS) security, privacy-preserving technologies, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Ko has pioneered initiatives such as the UQ Cyber Centre, interdisciplinary cybersecurity education programs (MCyber, PGDipCyber), and the Oceania Cybersecurity Challenge. He has attracted over AUD 20 million in competitive grants as lead investigator, including the NZ$12.2M STRATUS project. Ko’s work spans industry and policy, including advisory roles with INTERPOL, governments, and NGOs. He has authored over 100 publications, contributed to ISO standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 21878), and co-founded cybersecurity startups. Awards include Fellowships from the Australian Computer Society and Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the CSA Ron Knode Service Award. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Hons.), Nanyang Technological University (2005) PhD in Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University (2011) Awards: Fellow, Australian Computer Society (2016) Fellow, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2020) Young Professional Award, Singapore Government (2018) Grants & Leadership: AUD 20M+ lead investigator grants; NZ$12.2M STRATUS project (2014–2018) Established UQ Cyber Centre (2019) and NZ’s first cybersecurity graduate program (2012) His research emphasizes returning data control to users, with applications in agriculture, energy, and critical infrastructure. Ko’s contributions include patents, open-source tools (e.g., Kali Linux), and frameworks like TrustCloud for cloud accountability.

Simon Makمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistical Modeling
• Bayesian Statistics
• Gaussian Process
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Mak is an Assistant Professor of Statistical Science at Duke University and a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Statistics, Georgia Institute of Technology (2018) M.S. in Statistics, Georgia Institute of Technology (2018) B.S. in Statistics, Simon Fraser University (2013) Dr. Mak's research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies for complex scientific problems. His expertise spans statistical modeling , Bayesian inference , Gaussian process emulation , and uncertainty quantification . He applies these methods to nuclear physics (heavy-ion collisions), engineering (engine control systems), and music information retrieval, emphasizing scalability and interpretability in scientific computing. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in scalable Gaussian process methods for massive datasets and multi-fidelity simulations, particularly applied to high-energy physics and engineering systems. He has pioneered innovations in Bayesian optimization for expensive simulators and developed novel frameworks for online change-point detection in streaming data, demonstrating exceptional cross-disciplinary impact. Dr. Mak leads multiple significant research initiatives: Collaborative Research: Cost-Efficient and Confident Sampling for Modern Scientific Discovery (2023-2026) Science-Integrated Predictive modeLing (SCINPL) for scalable scientific computing (2022-2025) The X-SCAPE collaboration for statistically advanced nuclear collision modeling (2020-2025) These projects fund his development of statistical frameworks for scientific discovery in complex systems. He actively contributes to the JETSCAPE collaboration, developing multi-stage frameworks for studying jet quenching in heavy-ion collisions, and applies statistical methods through the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences to advance neuroscience research.

Alan Sussmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Databases and Big Data
• High Performance Computing
• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Sussman is a Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education in the Computer Science department at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on databases, high-performance computing, parallel systems, and educational curriculum development for computing disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (1991) and a B.S.E. from Princeton University (1982). His educational contributions include integrating parallel and distributed computing concepts into early undergraduate courses, supported by NSF-funded initiatives like the CyberTraining program. He has advised students such as Harshit Soora (Master's) and Xiaolong Tian (PhD). His research spans compiler optimizations for parallel programs, distributed data management systems, and scientific workflow frameworks like DYFLOW. He collaborates with UMIACS and contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the TASCS center. Key innovations include VeloxDFS for distributed dataset streaming, compiler techniques for irregular memory access in PGAS programs, and NetCDFaster for geospatial data optimization. His work emphasizes productivity improvements for high-performance applications and curriculum modernization to address emerging computational challenges. Awards: No individual awards explicitly listed; however, collaborator Jik-Soo Kim received a best paper award in 2006. Grants: NSF CyberTraining, TCPP Curriculum Initiative, and Center for Technology for Advanced Scientific Component Software (TASCS). Labs/Teams: Active in UMIACS and interdisciplinary collaborations, including the TASCS center and InterComm framework development.

• Spatio-temporal Statistics
• Computational Statistics
• Environmental Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Zammit Mangion is an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong , affiliated with the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics . His research focuses on spatio-temporal statistics, computational methods, and environmental informatics, with applications in climate science and geospatial data analysis. Education : PhD in Statistics (University of Sheffield, 2012), B.Eng. (University of Malta, 2007) Research Themes : Spatio-temporal modeling, Bayesian inversion frameworks (e.g., WOMBAT v2.S), deep learning integration, and statistical software development (e.g., FRK package) Grants & Projects : ARC DECRA Fellow (2018), Chief Investigator on ARC Discovery Project (greenhouse gases), ARC Special Research Initiative (Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future), and ARC Industrial Transformation Hub (TIDE). Collaborations : University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, ESA CCI, NASA OCO-2 data projects Scientific Awards include the prestigious Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). His work spans Antarctic ice sheet analysis, CO2 flux inversion, and scalable spatial statistical models for environmental monitoring.

• Computer Architecture
• VLSI Design
• Machine Learning Acceleration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

T. N. Vijaykumar is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on computer architecture, VLSI design, and hardware acceleration for machine learning and datacenter systems. He holds a B.E. (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and M.Sc.(Tech) in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin. His work spans GPU architecture optimization, memory systems, network security, and energy-efficient computing. Notable contributions include sparse tensor accelerators, disaggregated datacenter architectures, and secure speculative execution techniques. He has been actively involved in developing accelerators for machine learning inference and frameworks for distributed training of neural radiance fields. His publications address challenges in parallel computing, hardware-software co-design, and real-time systems, with applications in robotics, genomics, and microfluidics. He leads research initiatives funded by NSF and industry partnerships, emphasizing cross-layer optimizations across hardware, software, and networking layers.

Hankui Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Monitoring
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hankui Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at South Dakota State University (SDSU), and a Research Scientist at the Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence. He holds a Ph.D. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2013), specializing in satellite image fusion. His research focuses on developing algorithms for medium-resolution satellite data processing (e.g., Landsat and Sentinel-2), including cloud masking, BRDF correction, and compositing. He also explores AI applications in remote sensing for land cover mapping and environmental monitoring. As a Landsat Science Team member, he contributes to global remote sensing initiatives. Education: B.S. in Geographic Information Systems, Zhejiang University (2007) M.S. in Remote Sensing, Zhejiang University (2010) Ph.D. in Geography and Resource Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong (2013) Research Interests: Deep learning applications in remote sensing, land cover dynamics, analysis-ready data development, and geospatial data harmonization. His work emphasizes operationalizing satellite data for environmental decision-making. Grants & Awards: Over $2.5M in grants as PI/co-PI, including USDA and NASA-funded projects. Notable awards include the SDSU Wadsworth Research Award (2020-2021) and the Global Scholarship for Research Excellence from CUHK (2011-2012). Professional Roles: Editorial board member for Remote Sensing of Environment and Remote Sensing ; guest editor for special issues on deep learning in remote sensing. Top 20 reviewer for Remote Sensing of Environment (2020, 2022-2024). Key Contributions: Published over 70 SCI papers, developed cloud detection algorithms (e.g., LANA), and pioneered analysis-ready data workflows for global monitoring. His work bridges satellite data science with practical environmental applications.

Arijit Khanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Graph Neural Networks
• Blockchain
• Data Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Arijit Khan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University, Denmark. He leads the Data Engineering, Science and Systems group and is affiliated with the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on Graph Neural Networks , Blockchain , Data Management , and AI interpretability . He is the Principal Investigator (PI) of a major project on Data Management, Fundamental Algorithms, and Machine Learning for Emerging Problems in Large Networks (2022–2027). Research Interests : Graph Data Management & Machine Learning Blockchain Transaction Analysis Large Language Model + Knowledge Graph Synergies Healthcare AI (e.g., ICU glucose prediction) Explainable AI for Graph Neural Networks Research Trends : His publications emphasize neuro-symbolic systems , uncertain graph analysis , and AI-driven blockchain insights . Recent work bridges large language models with knowledge graphs and explores GPU performance optimization via shader code analysis. Awards & Grants : No explicit awards listed, but his active research grants include a 5-year project on large network analysis with interdisciplinary applications in life and health sciences. Funding emphasizes algorithmic innovation and data science integration. Labs/Teams : Head of the Data Engineering, Science and Systems research group, focusing on AI for societal impact ('AI for the People') and scalable graph data systems. Collaborations span blockchain analytics, healthcare informatics, and GPU architecture design.

Chris Geogaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Spatial Statistics
• Gaussian Processes
• Computational Statistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chris Geoga is Assistant Professor of Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. His research develops computational methods for spatial statistics, focusing on scalable Gaussian process models, spectral analysis techniques, and high-performance statistical computing. Geoga's work enables efficient analysis of large spatial datasets through innovations in covariance approximation, automatic differentiation, and numerical algorithms. Research areas include: Scalable inference for nonstationary spatial processes Machine-precision spectral likelihood computation Automatic differentiation for covariance functions Hierarchical matrix methods for spatial statistics Irregular time series analysis He develops open-source Julia libraries including Vecchia.jl for Gaussian likelihood approximations, GPMaxlik.jl for statistical inference, and BesselK.jl for specialized mathematical functions. Applications span environmental monitoring, fluid dynamics, and large-scale spatiotemporal modeling.

Wolfgang Blochingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cloud Computing
• High Performance Computing
• IT Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wolfgang Blochinger is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Reutlingen University, specializing in Services Computing and IT Security. He leads teaching programs in Wirtschaftsinformatik (Business Informatics) at both Bachelor and Master levels, focusing on foundational topics such as Programming Basics, Operating Systems, IT Security, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Technologies. His research emphasizes Cloud Computing and High Performance Computing, particularly in elasticity control, parallel processing, and cloud resource optimization. His research projects include developing elastic parallel systems for HPC applications, cloud migration strategies, and automated cloud service generation. Notable contributions involve frameworks like TASKWORK for elastic task parallelism and the Elasticity Description Language for cloud applications. He has published extensively on serverless computing, cost-efficient cloud resource utilization, and container-based isolation techniques. Prof. Blochinger collaborates with industry partners through the university's labs, including the AI-Reallabor AIDA and Cloud Lab. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing real-world challenges in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. Current research trends focus on self-tuning cloud services and adaptive parallel algorithms for scalable computing environments.

Jeffrey Youngمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Computer Architecture
• Quantum Programming
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Young is a Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology, working with the Partnership for Advanced Computing Environments (PACE) and leading Georgia Tech’s Open Source Program Office. His research focuses on high-performance computing (HPC), computer architecture, and novel accelerators including GPUs, FPGAs, and Arm/RISC-V processors. He leads next-generation computing strategy at PACE and directs the NSF-funded CRNCH Rogues Gallery testbed, which explores post-Moore accelerators like neuromorphic and near-memory systems. His work bridges hardware-software co-design and scientific software engineering. Recent research trends show expertise in quantum programming (Qwerty/ASDF), heterogeneous computing (Cupbop), and memory system optimization across GPUs, FPGAs, and CPUs. He has contributed to exascale workflows (HIPLZ), safe HPC libraries, and UAV co-simulation frameworks. Scientific Awards: NSF-funded CRNCH Rogues Gallery testbed (2020-2024) Education: Ph.D. in Computer Architecture (2013), advised by Dr. Sudhakar Yalamanchili Labs & Initiatives: Director, CRNCH Rogues Gallery testbed Co-Director, Georgia Tech Center for Scientific Software Engineering Director, Georgia Tech Open Source Program Office

Cevdet Aykanatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Parallel Computing
• High-Performance Computing
• Graph and Hypergraph Partitioning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Cevdet Aykanat is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey. He earned his BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from METU and PhD from Ohio State University as a Fulbright scholar. His research focuses on parallel computing, sparse matrix algorithms, graph partitioning, and high-performance computing for big data. He has been affiliated with Bilkent since 1989 and has held roles like Associate Provost. Education: BSc/MSc (METU Electrical Engineering), PhD (Ohio State University Electrical & Computer Engineering). Research interests include parallel scientific computing, combinatorial optimization, distributed systems, and large-scale data analysis. His work spans over 100 publications in top journals like IEEE Transactions and SIAM, with 5,500 citations and an H-index of 40. Awards: 1996 TUBITAK Investigator Award, 2007 METU Parlar Science Award. He led 6 TUBITAK projects and participated in EU-funded projects like PRACE-1IP to PRACE-6IP. Publications emphasize efficient parallel algorithms for sparse computations, graph partitioning, and distributed systems. His work addresses latency reduction, load balancing, and scalable data processing in HPC environments. Grants: Funded by TUBITAK, Intel SSD, and EU programs. Academic service includes editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems.

• High-Performance Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Graph Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tahsin Reza is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with the Faculty as a full-time member. His research focuses on high-performance computing, distributed systems, and large-scale graph processing. His work emphasizes algorithmic optimization for irregular parallelism, distributed approximation algorithms, and efficient handling of massive graphs with billions of edges. Key research interests include developing frameworks like YGM for HPC, HyGN for NUMA architectures, and tools such as PruneJuice for graph pruning. His contributions span graph algorithms for Steiner trees, temporal graphs, and metadata-driven pattern matching. He has extensively explored GPU and hybrid CPU-GPU systems to accelerate graph processing tasks in domains like InSAR data analysis and VANET tracking. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His work has been published in top venues, consistently addressing challenges in scalability, efficiency, and real-world applicability of graph-based solutions.

Liudas Giraitisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Time Series Analysis
• Quantitative Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liudas Giraitis is a Professor of Econometrics at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Economics and Finance. He holds a PhD from Vilnius University and has extensive research experience at Heidelberg University, Boston University, and the London School of Economics. His research focuses on econometrics and quantitative methods, emphasizing long memory processes, ARCH models, semiparametric inference, and time-varying random coefficient models. He has published extensively in leading statistical and econometric journals. His work bridges econometrics, statistics, and probability theory, with a strong emphasis on time series analysis and asymptotic theory. Recent research explores forecasting under ongoing structural change, heteroscedasticity testing, and dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with financial frictions. Education: PhD in Econometrics from Vilnius University Key Research Themes: Long memory processes, ARCH/GARCH models, time-varying models, nonstationary time series, and asymptotic theory Affiliations: Queen Mary University of London, School of Economics and Finance Research Interests: Dr. Giraitis’s work addresses theoretical and applied challenges in econometric modeling, including robust inference for time series with general heterogeneity, cyclical time series analysis, and the development of asymptotic frameworks for dependent data. His contributions span both foundational theory and practical applications in finance and macroeconomics. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Econometrics , Annals of Statistics , and Journal of Time Series Analysis . Key works include the monograph Large Sample Inference for Long Memory Processes (2012) and recent studies on time-varying volatility and structural change. Lab/Team: Active in the School of Economics and Finance’s research group on econometric theory and applied time series analysis.