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Mingchen Gaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Imaging Informatics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mingchen Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. He serves as Program Director for the Engineering Sciences (Artificial Intelligence) MS Program and is affiliated with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the NIH Clinical Center's Radiology and Imaging Science Department (2014–2017). His research focuses on medical imaging informatics, computer vision, and machine learning applications in healthcare. Notable projects include NSF-funded work on continual learning and federated domain adaptation. He teaches advanced courses like CSE674 (Advanced Machine Learning) and CSE703 (Deep Learning for Medical Imaging). Dr. Gao earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rutgers University (2014), advised by Dimitris N. Metaxas, and a B.S. from Southeast University, China (2007). His lab develops AI systems for medical diagnosis, with recent work on robust neural networks and federated learning frameworks. His team has produced impactful algorithms for segmentation, classification, and domain adaptation in imaging tasks. Current research includes NSF CAREER Award (2023–2028) for deployable medical diagnosis systems and collaborations on drug discovery and toxicity prediction. He advises four PhD students and has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in top venues like NeurIPS, CVPR, and MICCAI.

Jiaqi Gongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Smart and Connected Health
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jiaqi Gong serves as Associate Professor in Computer Science and Adjunct Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama's College of Engineering, while directing the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. His academic foundation includes: B.S. in Engineering, China University of Geoscience (2004) Ph.D. in Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2010) Dr. Gong's research pioneers human-AI convergence through cyber-physical systems and smart health technologies, developing mobile/wearable platforms to enhance human perceptual, cognitive, and physical capabilities. His work spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and IoT with applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and education. The Sensor-Accelerated Intelligent Learning (SAIL) laboratory he founded drives innovation in behavior change interventions, human movement modeling, and educational data mining. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends: healthcare AI dominates with medication adherence prediction and surgical classification systems, while environmental applications feature flood-risk communication and drought analysis. His work increasingly integrates generative AI and LLMs across domains, demonstrating methodological innovation in federated learning, knowledge graphs, and explainable storytelling frameworks. Notable recognitions include: Best Student Paper Award, IEEE/ACM Connected Health Conference (2022) Best Student Paper Award, Body Sensor Networks Conference (2019) Data Challenge Win, IEEE Biomedical Health Informatics (2018) Best Paper Award, Body Area Networks Conference (2014) Best Demonstration Award, IEEE Wireless Health Conference (2014) Dr. Gong leads significant funded projects including a $2M CDC/NIOSH grant for first responder safety and $3M NSF funding for hydrologic research. As SAIL laboratory director, he mentors students in developing clinically deployed technologies for multiple sclerosis, dementia, and mental health. Future work focuses on scaling AI applications in chronic disease management and climate resilience through the Alabama AI Center. The SAIL laboratory (founded 2017) operates as a multidisciplinary hub developing wearable/mobile systems for health applications, with active collaborations across medical clinics and engineering departments for real-world deployment of behavior change interventions and movement analysis tools.

Jonathan M. Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Computer Architecture
• Quantum Error Correction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan M. Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, holding the Advanced Micro Devices Chair in Computer Engineering. His research centers on quantum computer architecture with emphasis on practical quantum error correction implementation across the quantum computing stack. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Chicago (advised by Fred Chong) and dual B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Chemistry and Computer Science from the University of Notre Dame. Baker's research spans quantum compilation, logic synthesis, multi-radix architectures, and error mitigation for both near-term and fault-tolerant quantum systems. His work addresses critical challenges in quantum hardware-software co-design, with particular focus on optimizing quantum circuits for real-world hardware constraints and noise characteristics. Current projects emphasize qudit-based computing, neutral atom architectures, and efficient error correction implementations. His publication record shows strong focus on quantum architecture innovations, with recent work exploring qudit advantages, modular chiplet designs, and dynamic noise adaptation. Key trends include hardware-aware compilation techniques, communication optimization across quantum systems, and practical approaches to fault tolerance. Best Paper Award Runner Up, MICRO 2020 IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2020 (Virtualized Logical Qubits) IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2020 (Extending Frontier with Qutrits) IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2021 (Emerging Technologies) Best Poster Award, MICRO 2018 Baker actively mentors graduate students in quantum computing architecture research and serves on conference review committees including MICRO and ASPLOS. His teaching includes specialized quantum systems courses at UT Austin and online EdX modules covering quantum computation fundamentals and architecture. He collaborates with the Duke Quantum Center and maintains strong industry connections through the AMD Chair position, focusing on bridging academic research with practical quantum computing implementations.

Aidan J Hornerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Research
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aidan J Horner is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of York. He holds a BSc in Psychology (2005) and MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (2006) from the University of York, followed by a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge (2010). His career includes postdoctoral research at Otto-von-Guericke University (2010–2011) and University College London (2011–2016), and a visiting scholar position at Stanford University (2008). He returned to York as a Lecturer in 2016, advancing to Senior Lecturer and his current Professorship. Research Focus: Horner’s work examines how the brain encodes and retrieves long-term memories, particularly spatial and event-based information. He employs experimental psychology, virtual reality, neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, MEG), and computational modeling to study hippocampal and cortical mechanisms underlying memory formation, consolidation, and forgetting. His recent studies explore the role of theta oscillations in memory binding, the impact of emotion on memory coherence, and forgetting dynamics. Publications & Awards: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact work in Current Biology , Nature Communications , and Cognition . Recognized with the Annual Cognitive Paper Prize Award (2022) for groundbreaking contributions to memory research. Grants & Projects: Lead investigator on ESRC-funded projects (e.g., "Promoting rapid and sustained learning of novel information" , 2018–2022). Collaborates with institutions like the York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) to advance neuroimaging techniques in cognitive studies. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), integrating neuroimaging with behavioral and computational approaches to memory systems. Active in interdisciplinary teams studying memory plasticity and cognitive neuroscience.

Dylan Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computer Vision
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dylan Campbell is a Lecturer in Computing at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the ANU College of Systems & Society. His research focuses on computer vision, optimization, and robotics, particularly in 3D vision and deep learning applications. He has held prior roles as a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Visual Geometry Group and ANU’s Australian Centre for Robotic Vision. Campbell holds a PhD from ANU (2018) and a BE in Mechatronic Engineering from UNSW (2012). Research interests include geometric sensor alignment, neural radiance fields, and differentiable optimization layers. He actively supervises students (7 PhD/DPhil, 3 MEng, 9 honours) and teaches advanced courses in computer vision and robotics. Notable awards include the Marr Prize Honourable Mention (2017) and the IEEE Australia Council Postgraduate Student Paper Competition (2018). He has organized workshops at ECCV and CVPR, served as a reviewer for top conferences like CVPR/ICCV/ECCV, and contributed to datasets like SEED4D and RefRef. His work emphasizes efficient training of neural networks and leveraging symmetries in data for long-range connections.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chris J. Maddison is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, holding joint appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistical Sciences. He is also a CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute and a member of the ELLIS Society. Maddison earned his DPhil from the University of Oxford and previously worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind and a member at the Institute for Advanced Study. His research focuses on advancing machine learning methodologies, particularly in leveraging data’s natural structure for efficient learning, with applications in drug discovery, causal inference, and AI safety. Education: DPhil in Computer Science, University of Oxford His research interests span machine learning, AI safety, reinforcement learning, and the integration of logical reasoning into large language models. Maddison has contributed to foundational work on gradient estimation techniques and was a key member of the AlphaGo project. He actively explores how statistical structures in real-world data influence AI capabilities. Recent publications emphasize evaluating conversational agents, mitigating AI safety risks, and enhancing logical reasoning in LLMs. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, such as code generation and multi-agent systems. Awards: NeurIPS Best Paper Award (2014), Open Philanthropy AI Fellowship Maddison advises multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering collaborations across academia and industry. His former advisees now hold roles at institutions like OpenAI, Stanford, and Magic AI. He teaches advanced courses in machine learning and statistical methods, including CSC 2541 (Large Models) and STA 314 (Machine Learning). Maddison is affiliated with the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, extending his impact to societal implications of AI. His lab’s interdisciplinary approach combines algorithmic innovation with real-world problem-solving.

Yang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smart Manufacturing
• Smart Energy Systems
• Clean Energy Transition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yang Liu is a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Engineering , Linköping University, Sweden, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oulu, Finland. His expertise spans smart manufacturing, clean energy transition, and Industry 4.0 applications. He holds an M.Sc. and D.Sc. from the University of Vaasa, Finland. Research & Awards: Liu's work focuses on sustainable systems, decision support systems, and AI-driven energy efficiency. He has authored over 140 Web of Science publications, including top 0.1% ESI Hot Papers. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists (Stanford-Elsevier) and leads globally in 'big data analytics in manufacturing' and 'Industry 4.0-driven circular economy' research. Leadership & Projects: He leads projects like FlexSUS (EU Horizon 2020) and PERSEUS, developing tools for smart urban energy planning and 15-minute city models. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cleaner Engineering and Technology and Guest Editor for multiple journals. His research emphasizes bridging data science with sustainability challenges in manufacturing and energy systems. Key Achievements: Top-ranked in global citations, ESI Highly Cited Papers, and industry-driven sustainability frameworks. Grants: Leads EU-funded projects and collaborates with Siemens Energy on energy transition solutions. Labs & Teams: Part of the Environmental Technology and Management (MILJÖ) division and Unit for Product Service Innovation (MILJOPSI) at Linköping.

• Programming Language Theory
• Semantics of Programming Languages
• Domain Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gordon Plotkin is a Professor at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, where he is affiliated with the Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science (LFCS). His research lies at the intersection of theoretical computer science and programming language semantics, with a profound influence on the formal understanding of computation. His research interests include Programming Language Theory, Semantics of Programming Languages, Domain Theory, Operational Semantics, Lambda Calculus, Type Theory, Concurrency Theory, and Algebraic Effects. His seminal work on structural operational semantics and domain theory has laid the foundation for modern semantics of programming languages. His publications span over five decades, showing a sustained and evolving research trajectory from foundational work in lambda calculus and domain theory to recent contributions in algebraic effects, probabilistic computation, and biochemical systems modeling. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on formal methods, mathematical rigor, and the algebraic structure of computational effects. He has collaborated with leading researchers including Martín Abadi, John Power, Glynn Winskel, and John Reynolds. His work continues to influence both theoretical and practical developments in programming languages and systems. Gordon Plotkin has made foundational contributions to computer science, particularly through his development of structural operational semantics and domain-theoretic models of computation. He has advised numerous researchers and supervised many influential PhD theses, though specific student names are not listed in the provided text. His work has been supported by long-standing affiliations with the Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science and the University of Edinburgh, and he has contributed to major collaborative projects in programming language design and verification. He is associated with several research groups and labs, most notably the Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science (LFCS), which serves as a hub for theoretical research in programming languages, semantics, and logic at the University of Edinburgh.

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Danqi Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. Their research focuses on advancing large language models (LLMs), with emphasis on model alignment, safety, and long-context reasoning capabilities. Key research areas: LLMs, AI safety, retrieval systems, and model optimization Recent work explores theorem proving, context encoding, and ethical content generation Their 2025 publications highlight innovations in formal verification scaffolding, attention mechanism efficiency, and copyright-aware generation. 2024 studies investigate continual memorization, rule-based chatbot representations, and scientific literature retrieval benchmarks. Current projects demonstrate commitment to improving model robustness, interpretability, and security compliance in multimodal systems.

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• In vivo imaging
• MRI pulse sequence development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Guy Williams is a leading academic at the University of Cambridge with a focus on imaging science and clinical neurosciences, affiliated with Downing College and the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre . Holding a PhD in Physics from his initial Natural Sciences degree, he specializes in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and MRI techniques for brain imaging. Education: BA, PhD in Physics His research centers on non-invasive imaging of brain structure and function, particularly in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. His work involves developing novel MRI pulse sequences and advanced data analysis algorithms, including AI-based diagnostic tools. He leads studies on white matter integrity post-trauma, longitudinal dementia assessment, and applications of MRI in disorders of consciousness and addiction. Recent publications highlight collaborations in traumatic brain injury outcomes, AI-guided dementia prediction, and neuroimaging of post-COVID cognitive deficits. His team's work on ultra-high field laminar fMRI and distortion correction methods has advanced clinical neuroscience applications. Key techniques include diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), 7 Tesla MRI, and positron emission tomography (PET/MR). His research spans from basic NMR physics to clinical translation, with a strong emphasis on multi-site studies and real-world diagnostic implementation.

• Political Theory
• Political Philosophy
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Piotr Łukomski is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Theory, Institute of Political Science, University of Wrocław. His academic career focuses on the intersection of political theory, philosophy, and cultural analysis, with notable contributions to Hannah Arendt's philosophy, game theory applications in politics, and the role of imagination in political thought. Department: Political Theory Email: piotr.lukomski@uwr.edu.pl ORCID: 0000-0002-5307-616X Research Interests: His work spans conceptual metaphors in political theory, decision-making under hazardous conditions, cultural evolution of tyranny, and the aestheticization of politics. He examines how digital technologies (like VR) reshape political identity and how Arendtian frameworks apply to modern governance. Teaching: Coordinates social consulting labs and teaches decision-making processes in political contexts, with a focus on practical applications in hazardous conditions. Publications: Recent articles analyze VR-era political identity, Hannah Arendt's relevance to modern democracy, and the integration of problem-solving strategies in political thought.

Daniel Wolpertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel Wolpert is a Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University , where he is also Vice-Chair of the Department of Neuroscience and a key member of the Zuckerman Mind Brain and Behavior Institute . Additionally, he holds a part-time position as Director of Research at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences . Education: Medical Doctor (1989), D.Phil. in Physiology from the University of Oxford (1992) Previous Positions: Lecturer at Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience (Institute of Neurology), Professor of Engineering at University of Cambridge (2005–2018) Wolpert is a world leader in sensorimotor control , combining computational neuroscience , Bayesian inference , and robotic/virtual reality technologies to reverse-engineer how the brain generates movements. His work emphasizes the brain's role in reducing sensorimotor uncertainty through predictive modeling and has implications for understanding disorders like autism and Parkinson’s disease. His awards include: Royal Society Ferrier Medal (2020) Minerva Foundation Golden Brain Award (2010) Royal Society Francis Crick Prize Lecture (2005) Daniel Wolpert actively contributes to public science communication, including a 2011 TED Talk on the computational role of the brain in movement, and leads the Wolpert Lab at Columbia, which investigates the neural basis of decision-making , motor learning , and reinforcement learning in both healthy and clinical populations.

• Computer Vision
• Egocentric Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dima Damen is a Professor of Computer Vision at the School of Computer Science, University of Bristol, where she leads the Machine Learning and Computer Vision Group. She also serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. As an EPSRC Early Career Fellow (2020-2025) and a Fellow of ELLIS for Europe, her research focuses on advancing computer vision, particularly in egocentric (first-person) vision, video understanding, and action recognition. Her educational background and professional journey have positioned her as a leader in the field of computer vision, with a particular emphasis on understanding human activities from wearable cameras. She has received numerous awards including Best Paper at ACCV 2024 and Outstanding Paper at ICASSP 2021. Professor Damen's research interests span multiple areas of computer vision and machine learning. She specializes in egocentric vision, where she has made significant contributions to understanding human activities from first-person perspectives. Her work explores video understanding, action recognition, hand-object interactions, and the development of vision-language models that can interpret and generate instructions from visual data. She has pioneered approaches to unique video captioning, long video understanding through active memory representations, and spatial reasoning from egocentric videos. Her research often bridges the gap between theoretical computer vision and practical applications in human-centered AI. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on egocentric vision, with papers like "AMEGO: Active Memory from long EGOcentric videos" (ECCV 2024) and "HOI-Ref: Hand-Object Interaction Referral in Egocentric Vision" (2024) advancing the state of the art in understanding long-form first-person videos. She has also contributed to vision-language models with works like "ShowHowTo: Generating Scene-Conditioned Step-by-Step Visual Instructions" (CVPR 2025) and "It's Just Another Day: Unique Video Captioning by Discriminitave Prompting" (ACCV 2024, Best Paper). Her research shows a consistent trajectory toward building systems that can understand human activities in natural environments with human-like capabilities. Professor Damen has received significant recognition for her work, including: EPSRC Early Career Fellow (2020-2025) ELLIS Fellow for Europe (Nov 2024) Best Paper at ACCV 2024 Outstanding Paper at ICASSP 2021 (awarded to only 3 out of 1700 papers) Outstanding Reviewer for CVPR 2020 and 2021 Program Chair for ICCV 2021 She has successfully advised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have gone on to prestigious positions in academia and industry. Her group has secured significant research funding including the EPSRC Programme Grant Visual AI and the EPSRC UMPIRE grant. She actively collaborates with industry partners including Google DeepMind, Adobe, and Meta, ensuring her research has practical impact. Professor Damen leads the Machine Learning and Computer Vision Group at the University of Bristol, which focuses on egocentric vision, video understanding, and the development of vision-language models. The group has created influential datasets like EPIC-KITCHENS, which has become a standard benchmark in egocentric vision research. Her team regularly participates in and organizes workshops at major computer vision conferences including CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV.

• Stochastic Analysis
• Mathematical Finance
• Systemic Risk
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rama Cont is Statutory Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Head of the Oxford Mathematical and Computational Finance Group. He holds additional positions as Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Systemic Resilience. Cont's research focuses on stochastic analysis and mathematical finance, particularly modeling extreme market risks, systemic risk, and developing pathwise approaches in stochastic analysis. His recent work explores causal functional calculus, fractional Ito calculus, and analysis of deep neural networks. His publications demonstrate consistent development of mathematical frameworks for financial risk analysis, including recent advances in causal transport theory and market microstructure modeling. Cont received the Louis Bachelier Prize in 2010 and was elected SIAM Fellow in 2017 for contributions to stochastic analysis and financial modeling.

Chuang Ganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chuang Gan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the College of Information and Computer Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and embodied agents through interdisciplinary research combining neural networks, physical simulations, and multimodal learning. Research interests include generative models, reinforcement learning, vision-language integration, and scalable autonomous systems. He explores topics like world modeling for robots, adaptive policy learning, and physics-driven AI. His projects often involve creating systems that learn from visual, auditory, and tactile inputs to perform complex tasks such as object manipulation, navigation, and decision-making in dynamic environments. Recent research trends emphasize embodied AI systems capable of long-horizon planning, compositional reasoning, and efficient learning from limited data. His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in robotics, simulation platforms, and multimodal generation. Key contributions include frameworks for 3D scene understanding, adaptive world models, and novel training paradigms for large language models. His research has been applied to robotics platforms like RoboDreamer and UBSoft, focusing on unbounded soft environments. Collaborations involve designing benchmarks for physical scene understanding (e.g., Physion++), and creating tools like DiffTactile for tactile simulation. His work often integrates principles from differential geometry, PDE dynamics, and game theory. Chuang Gan’s research group develops open-source tools and benchmarks, such as the SoftZoo robot co-design platform and the SOK-Bench situated reasoning benchmark. His team emphasizes scalable alignment methods beyond human supervision and explores ethical AI through principles like symmetry-enhanced training.