جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Miroslav Pajicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Miroslav Pajic serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. He also holds joint appointments as Associate Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Associate Professor of Computer Science. As Director of Master's Studies, he oversees the graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering and teaches numerous courses spanning embedded systems, cyber-physical systems design, and robotics. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Pennsylvania (2012) Miroslav Pajic's research focuses on the design and analysis of cyber-physical systems (CPS) with varying levels of autonomy and human interaction. His work spans the intersection of embedded systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, control theory, formal methods, and robotics. He specializes in developing high-assurance autonomous systems with applications in robotics, automotive systems, and medical devices, with particular emphasis on CPS security and resilient autonomy. His research addresses fundamental challenges in creating systems that can operate reliably in uncertain environments while maintaining security against potential cyber attacks. Analysis of Pajic's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary research program bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. His work spans secure sensor fusion for distributed autonomy, medical applications of CPS (particularly deep brain stimulation for neurological disorders), and innovative sensing technologies for autonomous vehicles. A significant portion of his research addresses security challenges in cyber-physical systems, including stealthy GPS attacks on UAVs and methods for attack-resilient state estimation. His publications increasingly integrate machine learning techniques with traditional control theory to create more adaptive and robust autonomous systems. Pajic actively mentors graduate students and leads research groups focused on cyber-physical systems security and high-assurance autonomy. His research is supported by multiple grants, including the NSF AI Institute for Edge Computing (Athena), which he co-leads. He has received funding from various sources to support his work on secure and resilient cyber-physical systems, medical device security, and autonomous vehicle technologies. Pajic collaborates extensively with medical researchers on applications of cyber-physical systems in healthcare, particularly in deep brain stimulation for neurological disorders. His work bridges the gap between theoretical control systems and practical implementations in safety-critical domains, with a growing emphasis on translating research into real-world applications that improve system security and reliability.

Saurabh Aminمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infrastructure Resilience
• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Game Theory Applications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Saurabh Amin is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also serves as the Edmund K. Turner Professor and Undergraduate Officer. He is a Principal Investigator at the Laboratory of Information and Decision Systems and holds affiliations with the Operations Research Center and the Center for Computational Science and Engineering. His educational background includes: B.Tech. 2002, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee M.S. 2004, University of Texas (UT) Austin Ph.D. 2011, University of California (UC) Berkeley Saurabh Amin's research focuses on the design and control of infrastructure systems using game theory and optimization in networks. His work spans three main areas: resilient network control, information systems and incentive design, and optimal resource allocation in large-scale infrastructure systems. By concentrating on critical infrastructure domains including highway transportation, electric power distribution, and urban water networks, his research develops innovative theory and tools to enhance system performance against both stochastic and adversarial disruptions. His approach involves modeling cyber-physical interactions in infrastructures to assess vulnerabilities, developing detection and response tools for failures at various scales, and designing economic incentive schemes that improve aggregate public good while accounting for dependencies and private information among strategic entities. Amin's work bridges mathematical systems theory with practical civil engineering applications, creating a rigorous theoretical foundation for infrastructure resilience that addresses diverse failure mechanisms from natural disasters to deliberate malicious actions. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on decarbonization of energy systems, resilient infrastructure planning under climate uncertainty, optimization methods for complex networked systems, and game-theoretic approaches to sustainable infrastructure management. His work increasingly integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques with traditional control theory to address contemporary challenges in infrastructure resilience and sustainability. The research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing climate change impacts on infrastructure systems while maintaining economic efficiency and operational reliability. Professor Amin has received numerous prestigious awards and honors: Common Ground Excellence in Teaching Award, 2025 HSCC Test-of-Time Award, 2024 MIT CEE, Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, 2023 Samuel M. Seegal Prize (SoE) – inspiring students in pursuing and achieving excellence, 2022 Earll M. Murman for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, 2022 C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute Research Award, 2020 MIT, Ole Madsen Mentoring Award, 2020 MIT, Energy Initiative Research Award, 2020 National Academy of Engineering, China-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium speaker, 2019 MIT, Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professor, 2015-2018 Google Faculty Research Award, 2015 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2015 Siebel Energy Institute Research Award, 2015 MIT, Solomon Buchsbaum AT&T Research Fund Award, 2012 Professor Amin has been actively involved in significant research projects including the C3.ai DTI project on Causal Reasoning for Real-Time Attack Identification in Cyber-Physical Systems and another on Learning in Routing Games for Sustainable Electromobility. He serves as the chief scientist on multi-institutional NSF grants, including the $9 million Foundations of Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) project. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as 1.008 Engineering for a Sustainable World, 1.104 Sensing and Intelligent Systems, 1.020 Engineering Sustainability: Analysis and Design, and 1.208 Resilient Networks. As Undergraduate Officer, he plays a key role in shaping the educational experience for civil and environmental engineering students at MIT. Professor Amin leads the Resilient Infrastructure Networks Lab at MIT, where his team develops theoretical foundations and practical tools for infrastructure resilience. The lab focuses on the intersection of control theory, game theory, and optimization applied to cyber-physical infrastructure systems. Current research directions include pandemic-resilient urban mobility and hurricane-resilient smart grid operations, reflecting the lab's commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through rigorous systems engineering approaches.

Daniel J. Lizotteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Biostatistics
• Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dan Lizotte is an Associate Professor jointly appointed to the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. Additional affiliations include the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health and a cross-appointment to the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences. Based in Middlesex College, London, Ontario, his contact email is dlizotte@uwo.ca. His research centers on machine learning and biostatistics for health decision support, with emphasis on sequential decision-making in chronic disease management where evolving patient health status and preferences inform adaptive interventions. Core contributions involve adapting reinforcement learning frameworks to model dynamic health decisions in public health and primary care settings, addressing methodological challenges in personalized medicine and risk prediction. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on healthcare applications of machine learning, particularly in chronic disease risk modeling using electronic medical records, intersectionality frameworks in public health AI, and Bayesian methods for dose personalization. His work bridges reinforcement learning with clinical decision support systems, advancing dynamic treatment regimes and statistical methodologies for evolving patient data. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. The text does not specify any advisees, grant funding, or educational background details. Lizotte leads a research laboratory focused on machine learning applications in health, as evidenced by the dedicated lab site referenced in his contact information. His team likely explores intersections of statistical methodology, AI ethics, and clinical implementation for personalized health interventions.

• Statistics
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Li is an Associate Professor of Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business since 2024, previously serving as Assistant Professor since 2018. His research bridges statistics, optimization, and machine learning with applications to healthcare operations and retail management. Current teaching: Optimization, Business Analytics Capstone, and Topics in Optimization and Statistics PhD from MIT's Operations Research Center (2018), BS in Operations Research/Applied Mathematics from Columbia University (2012) Research Focus: Dr. Li develops data-driven decision frameworks for complex systems. Key areas include: Experience-based learning models with fairness constraints (organ allocation) Anomaly detection in low-rank matrices (retail inventory accuracy) Nanoparticle-based diagnostic systems for CAD and Alzheimer's Nonstationary demand forecasting in supply chains Publication Trends: Recent work combines bandit algorithms with healthcare applications (split liver transplants, CAD detection) and retail operations (inventory accuracy). Theoretical contributions include regret-optimal policies and entrywise anomaly detection guarantees. Scientific Honors: INFORMS Nicholson Award (2018) INFORMS Pierskalla Award (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2023) Professional Leadership: Active in INFORMS and CMU committees including MBA Analytics Curriculum, Thompson Award, and ENAiBLE AI-driven retail collaborative co-founder since 2021.

Ming Caoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-agent systems
• Autonomous Robots
• Complex Systems and Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ming Cao is a Full Professor at the University of Groningen (Netherlands), holding positions in the Department of Discrete Technology and Production Automation, the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, and serving as Chair of the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology and AI. His academic roles include Director of the Jantina Tammes School and membership in prestigious organizations such as the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) and the European Commission’s DG CNECT. Cao’s research focuses on multi-agent systems, autonomous robotics, complex networks, and cooperative control, with applications in robotics, epidemic modeling, and biomimetic sensors. Education: PostDoc in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University (2008), PhD in Electrical Engineering from Yale University (2007). Research Interests: Multi-agent systems, distributed decision-making, cooperative control, robotic teams, seal whisker-inspired flow sensing, and privacy-preserving control systems. Recent Trends in Articles: Recent work emphasizes co-evolutionary dynamics in social-technical systems, privacy in control systems, and biomimetic robotics. Key topics include feedback mechanisms in cooperation, hypergraph-based epidemic models, and seal whisker mechanics for underwater sensing. Awards: European Control Award (2016), Manfred Thoma Medal (2017), ERC Grant (2012). Grants: Vidi Grant from NWO (2015) for agent coordination research. Labs/Teams: Jan C. Willems Center for Systems and Control, Research Center for Data Science and Systems Complexity (DSSC). Active in editorial roles for journals like Artificial Life and Robotics and the SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization .

Daniele Ielminiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Non-volatile memory technologies
• Resistive switching memory (RRAM)
• Phase change memory (PCM)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniele Ielmini is a Professor at the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano, Italy, where he leads research in non-volatile memory technologies and neuromorphic computing. He received his Laurea (with merit) and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 1995 and 2000, respectively, and has held visiting positions at Intel Corporation (2006), Stanford University (2006), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010). His research focuses on the modeling and characterization of non-volatile memories, including nanocrystal memory, charge trap memory, phase change memory (PCM), resistive switching memory (RRAM), and spin-transfer torque magnetic memory (STT-MRAM). He has co-edited the book 'Resistive switching – from fundamental redox-processes to device applications' and published over 300 papers with more than 10,000 citations and an H-index of 69 (Scopus, September 2023). Prof. Ielmini's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward in-memory computing and neuromorphic applications, with particular emphasis on closed-loop analog computing architectures, reservoir computing with 2D materials, and hardware security implementations using emerging memory technologies. His work bridges fundamental device physics with practical computing applications, especially for energy-efficient AI acceleration. Intel Outstanding Researcher Award (2013) ERC Consolidator Grant (2014) IEEE-EDS Paul Rappaport Award (2015) Fellow of the IEEE Prof. Ielmini leads multiple ERC-funded projects including SHANNON (Secure Hardware with Advanced Nonvolatile memories), NEURO2D (neuromorphic systems based on reservoir computing in MoS2), and ANIMATE (closed-loop in-memory computing). His research group includes post-doctoral researchers, PhD students, and M.Sc. students working on various aspects of emerging memory technologies and their applications. He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Trans. Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Science and Technology (IOP), and has served in several Technical Subcommittees of international conferences including IEEE-IEDM, IEEE-IRPS, and IEEE-ISCAS. His laboratory at Politecnico di Milano is equipped with advanced semiconductor device testing equipment including probe-stations, semiconductor parameter analyzers, high-speed waveform generators, and other specialized instruments for nano-electronic research. The lab collaborates with major semiconductor companies including Micron Technology Inc. and STMicroelectronics, as well as participating in national and international research projects.

Nina Balcanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Theoretical Computer Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nina Balcan is the Cadence Design Systems Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, with affiliations in both the Machine Learning Department (MLD) and Computer Science Department (CSD). She maintains her office in Gates Hillman Center (GHC) 8205 and is a prominent figure in theoretical machine learning and algorithmic game theory. Her research spans multiple critical areas in computer science, with a strong focus on the theoretical foundations of machine learning, algorithm design and analysis, and computational approaches to game theory and economics. Balcan has made significant contributions to developing principled algorithms for deep learning, learning with limited supervision, representation learning, and life-long learning. Her work uniquely bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications, particularly in the analysis of complex objects and processes, including algorithmic learning and multi-agent systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward data-driven algorithm design, with particular emphasis on learning to optimize combinatorial algorithms, revenue-maximizing mechanisms, and robust learning frameworks. Her work consistently demonstrates how theoretical guarantees can inform practical algorithm development across diverse domains from optimization to economics. Major Awards and Honors: ACM Fellow AAAI Fellow Simons Investigator 2019 ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award (awarded to the outstanding young computer professional of the year) Winner of Outstanding Student Paper Award at UAI 2024 Winner of Exemplary Artificial Intelligence Track Paper Award at ACM EC 2019 Runner Up Best Paper Award at COLT 2012 Professor Balcan has served as Program Committee Co-chair for major conferences including NeurIPS 2020, ICML 2016, and COLT 2014, demonstrating her leadership in the machine learning community. Her teaching portfolio at CMU includes foundational courses such as 10-701 Machine Learning, 10-315 Machine Learning, and 10-715 Advanced Introduction to Machine Learning, where she has mentored numerous students in both theoretical and applied aspects of the field. Her research group focuses on developing theoretically sound yet practically applicable machine learning algorithms, with particular attention to algorithm configuration, data-driven optimization, and learning in strategic environments. Current projects involve learning to improve combinatorial algorithms, designing revenue-maximizing mechanisms, and developing robust learning frameworks that can operate effectively in challenging environments.

Benjamin Grimmerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Continuous Optimization
• Algorithms for Machine Learning
• Adversarial Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Grimmer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Johns Hopkins University. He is affiliated with the Mathematical Institute for Data Science (MINDS) and the Data Science & AI Institute. His research focuses on designing and analyzing algorithms for continuous optimization, particularly in nonconvex, nonsmooth, and adversarial settings. Grimmer’s work bridges classical optimization theory and modern machine learning challenges, leveraging computer-assisted proof techniques to advance algorithmic foundations. He earned his PhD in Operations Research from Cornell University, advised by Jim Renegar and Damek Davis. His doctoral work was supported by a National Science Foundation fellowship. Grimmer has held research positions at Google and the Simons Institute, exploring adversarial optimization and continuous-discrete optimization interfaces. His current work is supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and a 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. Research interests include algorithm design for stochastic/nonconvex/nonsmooth optimization, computer-aided proof methods, and meta-optimization tools like stepsize schedules. His recent studies, including work on gradient descent acceleration via long steps, were highlighted in Quanta Magazine (2023). Education: PhD in Operations Research, Cornell University (advisor: Jim Renegar and Damek Davis) Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship in Mathematics (2024) National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship (PhD support) Dr. Grimmer advises a research group including PhD candidates Ning Liu, Thabo Samakhoana, Alan Luner, Yue Wu, and others. His lab explores optimization algorithms through both theoretical and applied lenses, collaborating closely with industry and academic partners.

Rayadurgam Srikantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Communication Networks
• Cloud Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rayadurgam Srikant is the Fredric G. and Elizabeth H. Nearing Endowed Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Coordinated Science Lab. He co-directs the C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute, focusing on AI-driven solutions for global challenges. His research spans machine learning, communication networks, stochastic systems, and game theory. Srikant has authored influential textbooks including Communication Networks: An Optimization, Control and Stochastic Networks Perspective . He holds IEEE Fellow status and has received prestigious awards like the ACM SIGMETRICS Achievement Award (2021) and IEEE Koji Kobayashi Award (2019). Over 20 of his advisees hold faculty positions globally. Education: PhD (1991), MS (1988) in Electrical Engineering from UIUC; B.Tech (1985) from IIT Madras. He has taught advanced courses on optimization, stochastic systems, and game theory. His work bridges theory and practice, with contributions to congestion control, cloud computing, and reinforcement learning. Current projects include AI applications for pandemic response and digital transformation initiatives. Research highlights include foundational work on Lyapunov drift methods for network stability and distributed algorithms. He serves as Area Editor for Mathematics of Operations Research and has led editorial roles for IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking. His lab collaborates with industry leaders like Microsoft and C3.ai, leveraging supercomputing resources for societal impact.

Tim Baarslagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automated Negotiation
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim Baarslag is a Senior Researcher and group leader of the Intelligent and Autonomous Systems group at CWI (The Dutch research institute for Mathematics and Computer Science). He holds the title of Professor of Mathematics of Cooperative AI at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at Nagoya University of Technology, Visiting Fellow at the University of Southampton, and Visiting Scholar at MIT. His research focuses on automated negotiation systems for collaborative decision-making in smart energy trading, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital privacy. Education : MSc (cum laude) and BSc (cum laude) from Utrecht University; PhD (cum laude) from Delft University of Technology Tim pioneered the COMBINE project (NWO Vidi grant) for coordinating multi-deal negotiations and developed the widely-used Genius negotiation environment. His work appears in prestigious venues like Science Magazine , Artificial Intelligence , and MIT Technology Review . He also leads the International Automated Negotiating Agent Competition and contributes to policy through memberships in The Young Academy and Netherlands Academy of Engineering . Recent research trends emphasize multi-deal negotiation protocols (2024), preference uncertainty modeling in privacy negotiations (2022), and scalable algorithms for handling outcome spaces as large as 10²⁵⁰ possibilities. His 2023 work on search algorithms for large negotiation domains has applications in energy trading and supply chain management. Scientific Awards : Cor Baayen Young Researcher Award (2017), Springer Theses Award (2016), multiple Best Paper Awards (AAMAS 2022, WI-IAT 2015, IJCAI 2014), and recognitions as Science Talent (2018), Academic Pioneer (2020), and Young Talent (2019) As a grant recipient , Tim leads NWO Vidi project COMBINE and previously held a Veni grant for preference uncertainty research. He mentors through organizing competitions, serving on conference PCs (AAAI, IJCAI), and reviewing in top journals like Artificial Intelligence . His work bridges theory and practice through the Genius framework and real-world implementations in smart grid and vehicular platooning.

Asuman Ozdaglarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Game Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Asuman Ozdaglar is the MathWorks Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Department Head of EECS at MIT. She also serves as Deputy Dean of Academics for the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing. Her research focuses on large-scale networked systems, including optimization, game theory, social networks, and distributed algorithms. Education: BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1996), SM (1998) and PhD (2003) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. Research emphasizes nonlinear optimization, machine learning, and network economics. She leads work on robust algorithms, misinformation dynamics, and networked systems. Affiliated with the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) and the Operations Research Center (ORC). Her contributions span theoretical and applied domains, including distributed optimization methods, social network analysis, and privacy-preserving data mechanisms. Active in shaping academic policy through her roles in the College of Computing.

Mohit Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discrete Optimization
• Approximation Algorithms
• Combinatorial Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mohit Singh is the Coca-Cola Foundation Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. He previously held positions at Microsoft Research (2011-2016) and as an Assistant Professor at McGill University (2010-2012). PhD in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization (ACO) at Carnegie Mellon University His research focuses on discrete optimization , approximation algorithms , and convex optimization , with applications to combinatorial optimization, submodular functions, and network design. He has contributed to topics like Sticky Brownian Rounding, integrality gaps, and online adaptive algorithms. His recent work includes theoretical advancements in matroid constraints, dimensionality reduction, and submodular maximization. He has published extensively in top conferences such as FOCS, SODA, ICML, and NeurIPS. He has been recognized with the Coca-Cola Foundation Professorship and served as Director of the Algorithms and Randomness Center at Georgia Tech (2019-2023). He has also held editorial roles and organized key academic workshops like the Bellairs Workshop on Approximation Algorithms (2011). His teaching includes advanced courses on approximation algorithms, combinatorial optimization, and linear inequalities. He has collaborated with institutions such as Microsoft Research and McGill University.

Ronald G. Larsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complex Fluids
• Fluid Mechanics
• Polymer Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ronald G. Larson serves as the George Granger Brown Professor of Chemical Engineering and A. H. White Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering, with additional appointments in Mechanical Engineering and Macromolecular Science & Engineering. His research leadership spans multiple departments within the Chemical Engineering Division, where he directs the Larson Lab focused on fundamental and applied soft matter physics. His research program investigates complex fluids through computational and theoretical frameworks, emphasizing polymer physics, rheology, and molecular simulations. Key thrusts include polymer melt processing, biomembrane dynamics, colloidal systems, and polyelectrolyte coacervation. The group employs advanced techniques like Brownian dynamics, coarse-grained modeling, and multiscale simulation to address challenges ranging from industrial polymer processing to biomedical applications. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong momentum in rheological modeling of complex fluids, with particular emphasis on self-healing materials, wax deposition in pipelines, and crystallization mechanisms. The work bridges fundamental molecular insights with industrial applications, demonstrating consistent high-impact output across polymer science, soft matter physics, and chemical engineering domains. The Larson Lab operates as a collaborative hub within the Chemical Engineering Department, leveraging computational resources to advance understanding of fluid mechanics and material properties. Current projects integrate machine learning with traditional modeling approaches, reflecting the group's commitment to methodological innovation while maintaining strong connections to experimental validation and real-world engineering problems.

• Algorithmic Fairness
• Responsible AI
• Deep Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Golnoosh Farnadi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operational Research at the University of Montreal and an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science at McGill University. She holds a Canada-CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence and serves as a Senior Academic Member at Mila - Quebec Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, operations research, and ethical AI considerations. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from KU Leuven and Ghent University (2017), followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Montreal/MILA (2018-2020) and the University of California, Santa Cruz (2017-2018). Her research focuses on algorithmic fairness, responsible AI, deep learning, and probabilistic models, with applications spanning healthcare, recommender systems, and public policy. Farnadi's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on addressing fairness in machine learning systems, with particular attention to cultural diversity in recommender systems, fairness in healthcare optimization (particularly kidney exchange programs), and mitigating hallucinations in large language models. Her work consistently combines theoretical rigor with practical applications, often employing novel mathematical frameworks to tackle complex ethical challenges in AI. Among her notable recognitions are the Google Scholar Award (2021), Facebook Research Award (2021), Google Award for Inclusion Research (2023), and being named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2023). She was also recognized as a Rising Star in AI Ethics in 2021. Farnadi supervises numerous graduate students through her EQUAL Lab (EQuity & EQuality Using AI and Learning algorithms), which focuses on developing AI systems that promote fairness and equity. Her teaching includes courses on Responsible AI, Machine Learning, and Trustworthy Machine Learning at both McGill University and HEC Montreal.

Elina Rönnbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discrete Optimisation
• Mathematical Optimisation
• Scheduling
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Elina Rönnberg is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Mathematics, Linköping University, where she leads research in discrete optimisation and intelligent decision-making. Her work bridges theoretical method development and real-world applications in sectors such as healthcare, aviation, mining, and transportation. She is actively involved in the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and has collaborated with industry leaders like Saab and Scania. Her research focuses on advanced optimisation techniques including Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition, Lagrangian relaxation, column generation, branch-and-price, and logic-based Benders decomposition. She also explores hybrid methods combining mathematical programming with constraint programming and machine learning. Applications span nurse rostering, electric vehicle routing, aircraft arrival scheduling, and underground mine planning. Recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating AI and machine learning—particularly graph neural networks—with classical optimisation frameworks to accelerate solution methods. Her work emphasizes practical impact, robustness, and scalability in solving complex scheduling and resource allocation problems. Nurse Rostering with Strategic Planning of Skills for Sick-Leave Robustness (2024) Pricing for the EVRPTW with Piecewise Linear Charging (2024) Speeding Up Logic-Based Benders Decomposition with Graph Neural Networks (2024) Elina supervises several PhD students and has co-supervised doctoral research at international institutions including Makarere University (Uganda) and the University of Exeter (UK). She has contributed to applied projects through student theses in collaboration with Scania and Saab, focusing on electric vehicle routing and search-and-rescue optimisation. She previously served as a Specialist in Optimisation at Saab Aeronautics (2014–2020) and co-founded Schemagi, a scheduling tool aimed at improving quality in healthcare. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Optimization (TAOP07) and Project - Applied Mathematics (TATA62). Her research group, 'Mathematics and algorithms for intelligent decision-making,' operates within the Division of Applied Mathematics (TIMA) at the Department of Mathematics. The team develops decision support tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability in complex systems, particularly under the growing demands of electrification and digitalisation in transport and logistics.