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Cong Puمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Network Security
• Data Privacy
• Applied Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cong Pu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, Oklahoma. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Texas Tech University and a B.S. in Computer Science and Technology from Zhengzhou University, China. His primary research focuses on network security, data privacy, applied cryptography, wireless networking, and mobile computing. He leads the Security & Networking Lab at OSU and has secured grants from NSF, NSA, and other agencies. His work emphasizes secure IoT and drone networks, privacy-preserving protocols, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Education Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science, Texas Tech University, USA B.S. in Computer Science and Technology, Zhengzhou University, China Research Interests Dr. Pu's research spans network security , data privacy , applied cryptography , wireless networking , and mobile computing . He specializes in designing lightweight authentication protocols for IoT and drone networks, enhancing privacy in distributed systems, and developing AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks. Recent efforts include blockchain-assisted authentication, fault-tolerant data aggregation, and resource-efficient cryptographic protocols. Grants & Awards NSF SaTC Award ($288,398) for securing Internet of Drones systems (2024) NSA Cybersecurity Training Program Grant ($127,128) (2023) Best Paper Award at IEEE CCNC 2024 Listed in Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists (2025) Advising & Training He mentors Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students in areas like network security and applied cryptography. Offers research assistantships, independent studies, and visiting scholar collaborations. Has developed training programs for K-12 educators in cybersecurity via NSF/OSRHE grants. Labs & Infrastructure Leads the Security & Networking Lab , focusing on secure IoT/drones, privacy-preserving systems, and AI-driven security tools. Collaborates on projects involving blockchain, reinforcement learning, and hardware-software co-design for defense mechanisms.

Soufiene Djahelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Cyber Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Soufiene Djahel is a Professor at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities (CFTC) at Coventry University, UK. His research focuses on connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cyber security, and smart cities. He holds a PhD in Secure Routing and Medium Access Protocols from Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (2010), and has held academic positions including Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and Manchester Metropolitan University. His research interests include CAV coordination protocols, cyber-physical security solutions, and intelligent transportation systems. Djahel leads projects such as the £1.2M AeroPharma Logistics initiative and has secured funding from the Newton Fund and JSPS. He is a recipient of the 2021 JSPS Invitational Fellowship and has published extensively in IEEE journals and conferences. Current projects explore UAVs-as-a-service, digital twins for CAVs, and B5G/6G for smart infrastructure. He advises PhD students on topics like AI-based threat mitigation and transport electrification. Djahel also serves as an external examiner and editorial board member for journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.

• Embedded Systems
• System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
• Computer Architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier is a full Professor in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Essex , where he leads the Embedded and Intelligent Systems (EIS) Research Laboratory and heads the Intelligent Embedded Systems and Environments Research Group . He is also Director of Impact , Visiting Professor at the University of Kent, and Visiting Research Affiliate at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. Education PhD in High-Performance Parallel Neural Network Architectures, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (Germany, 1999) Electronic Engineering studies, University of Ulm (Germany) Electronic Engineering studies, Cardiff University (Wales) Electronic Engineering studies, École Supérieur de Chimie Physique Électronique de Lyon (CPE-Lyon) (France) Research Interests Professor McDonald-Maier’s research integrates embedded systems , System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures , and AI-driven robotics . He pioneers visual place recognition techniques that remain robust under severe appearance and viewpoint changes, develops cybersecurity frameworks based on ICMetrics for autonomous vehicles and IoT, and designs approximate real-time computing solutions for energy-constrained multicore and FPGA platforms. His work on radiation-tolerant systems supports space and nuclear applications, while his bio-inspired algorithms enable lightweight, neuromorphic perception on resource-limited robots. Publication Trends Between 2022 and 2025 his output converges on FPGA-accelerated AI , secure edge intelligence , visual navigation for autonomous systems , and healthcare analytics . He repeatedly couples rigorous algorithmic innovation with practical hardware deployment, yielding energy-efficient, real-time systems validated in domains ranging from autonomous driving to post-stroke rehabilitation. Scientific Awards & Recognition Best Paper Award – IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE/ACM DATE (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE Systems Journal (2022) Best Paper Award – IEEE Sensors Journal (2021) Best Paper Award – IEEE Access (2020) Research Grants & Industrial Collaboration He has secured major funding from EPSRC , EU Horizon 2020 , Innovate UK , and industry partners. Current projects span trustworthy autonomy, radiation-hardened edge AI, and AI-enhanced rehabilitation technologies. He is Chief Scientist of UltraSoC Technologies Ltd and CEO of Metrarc Ltd , commercialising University research in semiconductor debug and cybersecurity respectively. Laboratory & Team Leadership As Director of the Embedded and Intelligent Systems Laboratory (EIS Lab) , he oversees a multidisciplinary team of researchers and PhD students, providing state-of-the-art FPGA, robotics, and embedded-systems facilities. The lab collaborates closely with NASA JPL, UK Atomic Energy Authority, and leading semiconductor firms to translate fundamental research into high-impact industrial solutions.

Badogiannis Efstratiosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Concrete Technology
• Pozzolanic Materials
• Durability of Concrete
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Badogiannis Efstratios is a Professor at the Department of Structural Engineering , National Technical University of Athens. He serves as Deputy Dean and works in the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory, Zografou Campus, Athens, Greece. Email: badstrat@central.ntua.gr Phone: +30 210 772 1266 Research Interests: Focus on sustainable concrete technology, pozzolanic materials (metakaolin, palygorskite clay), durability of lightweight and self-compacting concrete, seismic isolation systems for bridges, application of artificial neural networks in civil engineering, and mechanical/thermal activation of clays. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven rheological modeling, seismic resilience of precast bridge systems, durability of concretes incorporating industrial by-products (e.g., by-pass filter dust, rice husk ash), and nano-materials for structural health monitoring. Laboratory Affiliation: Actively contributes to research at the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory, focusing on sustainability, corrosion resistance, and innovative construction techniques.

• Security Engineering
• Hardware Security
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tim Güneysu is a full Professor and Head of the Security Engineering department at the Faculty of Computer Science, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. He serves as Vice Dean for Strategy and Finances (since 2023) and previously as Speaker of the Horst-Görtz Institute for IT-Security (2020-2023). His academic journey includes roles as Associate Professor at the University of Bremen (2015-2017) and Assistant Professor at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2011-2015). He also holds positions at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and has conducted postdoctoral research at UMass Amherst. His research focuses on Security-by-Design principles, CAD for Security, and countermeasures against physical attacks. He emphasizes efficient cryptographic implementations and system-level hardware security. Key areas include post-quantum cryptography, side-channel resistant designs, and secure embedded systems. He has contributed over 200 publications in top venues, with recent work on FPGA-based cryptographic accelerators, secure hardware extensions (e.g., KeyVisor), and post-quantum algorithms for IoT. His research themes include agile signature acceleration, fault attack mitigation, and hardware-software co-design for security. Notable projects include CONVOLVE (edge-AI security) and QuantumRISC (quantum-safe systems). His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical hardware implementations, emphasizing real-world security applications.

Holly Yancoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Robotics
• Assistive Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Holly A. Yanco, Ph.D. , is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), where she also serves as the Distinguished University Professor and Director of the New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation (NERVE) Center . She founded the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Laboratory at UML in 2001, fostering interdisciplinary research in robotics, assistive technology, and artificial intelligence. Education: Dr. Yanco earned her B.A. in Computer Science from Wellesley College , followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) . Research Interests: Her work spans human-robot interaction , robotics education , assistive technologies , urban search and rescue (USAR) , and multi-modal interfaces . She has led collaborative initiatives such as Artbotics , integrating art and robotics in K-12 and college curricula, and Pyro , a Python-based robotics platform recognized as Premier Courseware of 2005 . Grants & Funding: Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) , U.S. Army Research Office , Microsoft Research , and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) . Notable grants include an NSF CAREER Award (2005) and leadership roles in DARPA’s Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) program . Awards & Recognition: Dr. Yanco has received teaching awards from UMass Lowell and MIT , served as General Chair of the 2012 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction , and held leadership roles in AAAI’s Executive Council (2006-2009) . Lab & Outreach: The HRI Lab engages students from high school to Ph.D. levels, emphasizing K-12 outreach through Botball tournaments , STREAM teacher workshops , and the Artbotics program in collaboration with The Revolving Museum .

Mohamed Ezzeldinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Risk Assessment
• Machine Learning in Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Ezzeldin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University. His work integrates structural engineering, seismic resilience, and machine learning for infrastructure risk management. Research Interests: Seismic behavior of reinforced concrete and masonry structures, blast mitigation systems, urban resilience modeling, and AI applications in construction risk prediction. Teaching: Instructor for courses including Structural Mechanics (CIVENG 2C04), Modern Methods of Structural Analysis (CIVENG 4K04), and Seismic Behavior and Design of Reinforced Concrete Systems (CIVENG 716). His publications focus on hybrid simulation testing, data-driven risk assessment, and bio-inspired structural designs. Recent work (2025) includes advancements in seismic analysis of nuclear facilities and urban resilience frameworks.

Rafeef Garbiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Image Computing
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rafeef Garbi is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of British Columbia, and the Founder/Director of the Biomedical Signal and Image Computing Laboratory (BiSICL). Her multidisciplinary research integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and medical imaging for clinical applications in pediatric orthopedics, oncology, and neurology. PhD (Chalmers University, Sweden), MSc (with distinction), Technical Licentiate Research Focus: Specializing in Medical Image Computing and Visual Computing , her lab develops AI-driven solutions for: Automated segmentation and analysis of multi-dimensional biomedical data Clinically-translatable biomarkers for disease assessment Computer-aided intervention systems in surgical contexts Scientific Leadership: UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellow Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies Early Career Scholar Senior IEEE Member & Founding IEEE EMBS Vancouver Section Member Key Collaborations: Active in the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) Society and CAIDA: UBC ICICS Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action. Her team bridges engineering, medicine, and computational biology through translational research.

Bharanidharan Shanmugamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• IoT Security
• Cyber Risk Management
• Network Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bharanidharan Shanmugam is an Associate Professor in Information Technology at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology. He specializes in cybersecurity, IoT security, and cyber risk management in microgrids. His research focuses on addressing real-world challenges in IoT, smart grids, and medical devices to enhance community impact. **Research Interests:** - IoT Security - Cyber Risk Assessment in Microgrids - Network and Information Security - Applied Cybersecurity Solutions - Blockchain and Privacy-Preserving Technologies **Key Projects (2019–2025):** - Cyber Territory Skills Hub (2023–2025) - Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub (2021–2024) - Blockchain-Based Digital Identity (2019–2020) **Publications:** Focuses on IoT security frameworks, intrusion detection systems, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Recent works include studies on smart grid load forecasting, medical IoT threat detection, and water leakage detection using machine learning. **Grants & Supervision:** Principal Investigator on multiple ARC-funded projects. Supervises PhD students in DevSecOps and IoT security. Active in organizing workshops on digital awareness for indigenous communities.

Masatoshi Okutomiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Masatoshi Okutomi is affiliated with the Department of Systems and Control Engineering at the School of Engineering, Institute of Science Tokyo. His research focuses on advanced medical imaging techniques, particularly in endoscopy and 3D reconstruction, leveraging deep learning and neural networks. Key interests include virtual chromoendoscopy for cancer detection, image restoration, and stereo matching under challenging conditions. His work bridges computer vision and healthcare, addressing real-world applications such as MRI reconstruction and foggy stereo matching. Notable contributions include developing lightweight medical segmentation networks for edge devices and advancing neural radiance fields (NeRF) for novel view synthesis. His research spans diverse domains: from improving video quality assessment to enhancing object detection in high-dynamic-range images. Collaborative projects emphasize practical solutions for medical diagnostics and robust image processing in adverse environments. Recent articles highlight advancements in temporally-consistent video restoration, few-shot view synthesis, and degraded image classification using knowledge distillation. These innovations underscore his commitment to pushing boundaries in both theoretical computer vision and applied medical technology.

Nicola Dragoniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicola Dragoni is a Professor in Cybersecurity Engineering at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). As Deputy Director and Head of Section, he leads research initiatives focused on securing emerging technologies. Key Research Areas : Internet of Things (IoT) security, machine learning for intrusion detection, cyber-deception techniques, fog computing, malware analysis, blockchain applications, and wireless sensor network security. Supervision : Actively supervising multiple PhD students in projects related to cyber-deception, moving target defense, and bio-inspired security mechanisms. Recent Publications : Contributions to IoT honeypots, drone identification via RF signals, passkey adoption challenges, and cyber range taxonomies.

• Internet of Things
• Edge Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Xiaodong Liu is a faculty member at Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment . His research spans Internet of Things , Edge Computing , Artificial Intelligence , and Cybersecurity , with a focus on decentralized systems and data-driven decision-making. Research Themes : IoT orchestration, federated learning, smart city infrastructure, building maintenance optimization, and automotive cybersecurity. Current Projects : Leading Swarmchestrate (EU-funded), Long-range Perceptive Autonomous Vehicles (Royal Society), and Met-Bot for Disaster Surveillance (Royal Society). His recent publications emphasize privacy-preserving edge learning , semantic IoT data validation , and deep learning for weather prediction . As a supervisor, he has guided PhD students in areas like federated learning, smart building systems, and IoT security. Collaborations include partnerships with institutions in Scotland, China, and Italy, alongside funding from European Commission , Royal Society , and Scottish Funding Council . He contributes to international conferences and journals, with notable work in IEEE Transactions , ACM TAAS , and MDPI publications.

Arjan P.H.W. Habrakenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Resource-efficient Structural Design
• Lightweight Structures
• Structural Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arjan P.H.W. Habraken is an Assistant Professor at the Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in lightweight and resource-efficient structural design. His work bridges architectural vision with material-efficient engineering, focusing on structural form-finding, lifespan optimization, biological materials, and adaptive systems. Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor (TU/e, 2015–present) Professional Roles: Founder of SIDstudio (2012) and MDLX (2017), structural designer collaborating with architects globally Research Interests center on sustainable structural solutions, including: Long-lifespan structures Biological material integration Topology, form, and adaptive optimization His publications emphasize innovative structural control (e.g., semi-active vibration damping) and biocomposite applications . Key projects include the Smart Circular Bridge (SCB) and Living Lab structural health monitoring. Awards include the 2021 BOOST Innovation Grant and 2020 Structural Engineer of the Year. Supervised work spans 106 projects, with teaching contributions to courses like 'Design Project High Rise Building' and 'Resource Efficient Structural Engineering.'

Ruben Martinsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Constraint Programming
• Program Synthesis
• Formal Verification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruben Martins is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science and serves as the program director of the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) . His research focuses on the intersection of constraint programming, program synthesis, analysis, and verification, with recent work aiming to make formal methods tools more accessible through automated reasoning. Ruben earned his Ph.D. with honors from the Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal (2013) , followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford (2014-2015) and UT Austin (2015-2017) . Research Interests : Ruben's work bridges constraint programming and program synthesis , with applications in software verification , optimization , and automated reasoning . He has developed award-winning tools like Open-WBO , a modular MaxSAT solver that has won gold medals in international competitions. His publications span top-tier venues such as POPL , PLDI , FSE , SAT , and CP , often addressing real-world challenges from program analysis to network security. Scientific Awards include: Distinguished Paper Award at PLDI 2018 Distinguished Paper Award at FSE 2021 Distinguished Paper Award at SAT 2022 Gold medals for Open-WBO in MaxSAT competitions Teaching & Advising : Ruben mentors Ph.D., Master’s, and undergraduate students in research projects related to program synthesis, formal methods, and constraint solving. He teaches courses such as Bug Catching: Automated Program Verification and Advanced Topics in Logic: Automated Reasoning and Satisfiability , emphasizing hands-on experience with tools like Why3. His advising spans topics from AI-driven program repair to network protocol verification , fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Zhenzhou Wangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Composite Materials
• Cryogenic Material Testing
• Multi-objective Design Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhenzhou Wang is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the CERN-STFC HL-LHC Project. His research focuses on lightweight materials for liquid hydrogen storage systems in aircraft and ships, composite material modeling, and AI-driven multi-objective optimization. He is a member of the Energy Technology Group and has held roles such as Guest Editor for Polymers (2021-2023). Notable achievements include receiving the Dean's Award (2024) twice. His work integrates analytical and numerical methods to address challenges in aerospace materials, cryogenic testing, and structural optimization. Recent studies include evaluating thermoplastic polymers for cryogenic sealing, thermal fatigue effects on composites, and deployable composite boom design frameworks. Collaborations involve researchers from institutions like CERN and industry partners. Affiliations: University of Southampton (CERN-STFC HL-LHC Project), Energy Technology Group Key Projects: Liquid hydrogen fuel storage systems, spacecraft lightweight materials, AI optimization algorithms Awards: Dean's Award (2024)