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Sergio Ginebriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Fiscal Policy
• Pension Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Sergio Ginebri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Jurisprudence, University of Rome Tre. He holds a PhD in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome and has extensive experience in fiscal policy, pension systems, and public finance research. His work focuses on topics like pension sustainability, social inequality, and the political economy of public debt. Education: PhD in Economics, Sapienza University of Rome (1988–1992) MA in Economics, University of Warwick (1987–1988) Laurea in Statistics and Demography, Sapienza University of Rome (1977–1984) Research Interests: Prof. Ginebri specializes in public policy, fiscal sustainability, and the social impacts of pension reforms. His research explores how demographic trends, wealth distribution, and political dynamics shape economic policies. Recent work includes analyses of longevity risks, pension equity, and fiscal policy integration in the EU. Key Projects: Coordinated studies on pension system sustainability (2002–2018) Developed models for forecasting public pension expenditure Contributed to EU tax policy observatories Awards: Recipient of the national PhD award (1994) and recognition for academic excellence in tax policy research (2001). Teaching: Teaches courses in political economy, public finance, and macroeconomics at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Michael Ben-Gadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
• Economics of Immigration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Ben-Gad is a Professor of Economics at City, University of London, where he has served since 2009. He previously held roles as Head of the Department of Economics (2010–2013) and Deputy Head (2008–2010). His research focuses on dynamic macroeconomics, taxation, public debt, immigration economics, and national security, with notable contributions to endogenous growth models and compositional data econometrics. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1996) and has taught at institutions including the University of Houston and University of Haifa. Ben-Gad served on the U.S. National Academy of Sciences panel on immigration's economic and fiscal impacts (2014–2016) and received a 2017 Fellowship from the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). His work spans academic journals (Economic Modelling, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control) and media outlets (BBC, CNBC, Al Jazeera), addressing topics like Brexit economics, fiscal policy, and geopolitical challenges. He co-convenes the City Branch of Academics for Academic Freedom and is a founding member of London Universities' Council for Academic Freedom. His research grants include funding from HM Treasury/ESRC on fiscal policy and immigration (2011), the Israel Science Foundation (2007–2008), and the Samuel Ne'eman Foundation (2004). Professional roles include editorial board membership for Economic Affairs and membership of the ESRC Grant Assessment Panel (2021). He is proficient in Hebrew and contributes to policy debates on taxation, macroprudential frameworks, and defense economics.

Chua Tat Sengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• unstructured data analytics
• multimedia information retrieval
• recommendation systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chua Tat Seng is a Professor at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), holding the KITHCT Chair Professorship since 2009. He serves as co-Director of the NExT++ Center, a joint research center between NUS and Tsinghua University focused on Extreme Search. His academic career spans over three decades at NUS, where he has held various leadership positions including Acting Dean of the School of Computing (1998-2000) and Acting Head of the Department of Information Systems & Computer Science (1996-1998). Professor Chua's research spans unstructured data analytics , multimedia information retrieval , recommendation and conversation systems , and emerging applications in e-commerce and fintech . He established the Lab for Media Search (LMS) at the School of Computing and has been instrumental in advancing multimodal learning and search technologies. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in developing trustable AI systems for real-world deployment. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on large language models for recommendation systems , multimodal learning , and generative AI applications . The research trends show increasing emphasis on LLM-based recommendation, multimodal understanding, and addressing fundamental challenges in AI reliability, fairness, and efficiency. His work spans theoretical advancements in representation learning to practical applications in e-commerce, finance, and healthcare domains. ACM SIGMM Technical Achievement Award 2015 Multiple Best Paper Awards across ACM Multimedia, IEEE Transactions, and MMM conferences (2007-2020) Professor Chua has supervised 37 PhD students since 2004, establishing himself as a dedicated mentor in the academic community. His research has been supported by substantial grants including NExT++ ($12 million), Base Metals Price Forecasting ($200,000), and Multilingual Multimodal Knowledge Graph ($500,000). He maintains active collaborations with Tsinghua University, University of Southampton, and industry partners like Four Elements Capital and Singapore Press Holdings. As co-Director of the NExT++ Center, he leads a major research initiative focused on Web Intelligence and User Empowerment. His visiting professorships at Tsinghua University (2017-present) and Zhejiang University (2021-present) reflect his international impact in the field of multimedia and AI research.

Leanne Archerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hydrology
• Climate Change
• Small Island Developing States
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leanne Archer is a Researcher in the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol, specializing in hydrology and climate change impacts. Her work focuses on flood risk assessment in Small Island Developing States, extreme rainfall events, and the application of convection-permitting climate models. She collaborates with experts like Prof. Paul Bates and Dr. Jonty Rougier on interdisciplinary projects addressing tropical cyclone hazards and climate adaptation strategies. Her research interests include analyzing flood exposure in vulnerable regions, soil moisture dynamics in urban flooding, and improving global flood forecasts for humanitarian operations. Archer’s publications emphasize the implications of climate change on rainfall-driven disasters, particularly in Puerto Rico and East Africa, using high-resolution climate projections to evaluate future risks under 1.5° C and 2° C warming scenarios. Recent work explores innovations like the Surface Water Ocean Topography Mission for flood modeling and evaluates the suitability of TanDEM-X data for inundation studies in island nations. Her contributions bridge environmental science with policy, aiming to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience in climate-sensitive regions.

Xin Guoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Finance
• Financial Engineering
• FinTech
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Xin Guo is Professor and Department Chair of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering, holding the Coleman Fung Chair in Financial Modeling. Her research bridges mathematical finance, stochastic control, and machine learning with applications in risk analytics and quantitative trading. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Rutgers University (1999) Research Interests: Professor Guo's work centers on mathematical finance , stochastic games , and reinforcement learning . She develops theoretical frameworks for α-potential games and mean-field systems while applying signature methods and GANs to financial data. Her research addresses critical problems in portfolio optimization, fraud detection (e.g., Medicare analytics), and market forecasting, emphasizing the intersection of stochastic control with machine learning for real-world decision-making under uncertainty. Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) shows increasing focus on multi-agent reinforcement learning through mean-field game theory, with applications spanning finance (corporate bonds, trading), healthcare (fraud detection), and transportation (rate forecasting). Key innovations include BSDE approaches for stochastic games, signature-based time series analysis, and theoretical guarantees for GAN training dynamics. Scientific Awards: Holds the prestigious Coleman Fung Chair in Financial Modeling, reflecting significant contributions to quantitative finance research. Advising and Grants: As IEOR Department Chair, Professor Guo mentors graduate students in stochastic modeling and financial engineering. Her research is supported by the Coleman Fung Endowment Fund, with collaborations spanning finance, healthcare, and transportation sectors through industry partnerships. Labs and Teams: Leads the Risk Analytics & Data Analysis Research (RADAResearch) Lab ( https://risklab.ieor.berkeley.edu/ ), which develops cutting-edge methodologies for risk assessment, data-driven decision-making, and game-theoretic solutions to complex systems. The lab fosters interdisciplinary work connecting mathematical theory with practical applications in FinTech and beyond.

Sean Caoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
• Machine Learning Applications
• Capital Market Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean Cao serves as Associate Professor (with tenure) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, where he is Director and Co-founder of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research. He also holds an affiliation as professor at Harvard Business School's D 3 Institute. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cao's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and capital markets, with particular expertise in how machine learning transforms financial analysis, corporate disclosure practices, and investment decision-making. His work examines the evolving relationship between human analysts and AI systems, blockchain applications in financial reporting, and the strategic adaptation of corporate communications for machine readership. He has pioneered research on the "AI divide" among investor groups and developed frameworks for human-AI collaborative stock analysis. His publication portfolio spans top journals including Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Accounting Research, and Management Science. The research demonstrates consistent thematic progression toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications in finance, with recent work exploring distributed ledger technologies for auditing, machine learning for extracting private information from disclosures, and the economics of greenwashing in ESG funds. His studies frequently combine textual analysis with traditional financial metrics to uncover novel market insights. Fama-DFA Prize from Journal of Financial Economics for best paper in capital markets and asset pricing Michael J. Brennan Award from Review of Financial Studies Deloitte Initiative for AI and Learning award for developing trustworthy AI for social equity PanAgora Asset Management's Dr. Richard A. Crowell Memorial Prize Multiple best paper awards from Midwest Finance Association, Global AI Finance Conference, and Asian Finance Association Dr. Cao has delivered over 200 invited research talks at major institutions including the Central Bank of Japan, Central Bank of Thailand, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He serves as Guest Associate Editor for Management Science and has co-chaired Review of Financial Studies conferences on FinTech and Machine Learning. His educational initiatives include a widely adopted free AI textbook for finance and accounting that has been implemented at universities worldwide including Indiana University, UT Dallas, and University of Minnesota. As Director of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, Dr. Cao leads a multidisciplinary team exploring practical AI applications in finance. The initiative has secured significant funding including a $150,000 grant from GRF CPAs & Advisors. His research group maintains strong industry connections through partnerships with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and technology companies, facilitating the translation of academic research into practical financial applications.

Farzad Mashayekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Turbulent Reacting Flow
• Plasma Flow
• Electrostatic Atomization
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Farzad Mashayek is a Professor and Department Head of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona, College of Engineering. He is a member of the Graduate Faculty and leads the Computational Multiphase Transport Laboratory. His research integrates high-fidelity simulations, machine learning, and experimental validation across diverse domains in fluid dynamics and energy systems. Educational Background: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY MS in Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran BS in Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran His research interests include turbulent reacting flows, plasma dynamics, electrostatic atomization, solid-ion and lithium batteries, computational fluid dynamics, and machine learning applications in engineering. He employs high-order spectral element methods, phase-field modeling, and deep neural networks to study complex multiphysics phenomena such as drop impact, battery degradation, and turbulence modeling. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with multiphysics simulations, particularly in battery safety (thermal runaway prediction), materials characterization (STEM image analysis), and fluid dynamics (modal analysis of turbulence). His work often involves collaboration with experimental groups to validate models, especially in dental aerosol suppression and electrohydrodynamics. Scientific Awards: Sustained Service Award, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Spring 2022 Best Presentation Award, The 20th International Conference on Computational Mathematics, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Summer I 2018 Dr. Mashayek has secured funding from NSF (GOALI program) for controlled coating via charged droplet deposition. He advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in computational mechanics and energy systems, fostering interdisciplinary research. He has contributed to engineering education, particularly during the pandemic, with active learning strategies in online instruction. He leads a dynamic research team focused on advancing simulation tools and applying them to real-world challenges in energy, manufacturing, and public health.

Han Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Systems
• Statistical Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Han Liu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He directs the MAGICS (Modern Artificial General Intelligible and Computer Systems) Lab and the Center for Foundation Models and Generative AI at Northwestern, with prior roles as director of the Deep Reinforcement Learning Center at Tencent AI Lab and professor at Princeton and Johns Hopkins Universities. PhD in Machine Learning and Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University (2012), advised by John Lafferty and Larry Wasserman Han Liu's research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence with computer systems, particularly through foundation models and probabilistic graphical models. His work aims to revolutionize science, engineering, and business by deploying statistical machine learning methods in edge and cloud computing environments. Recent research trends include transformer-based models, modern Hopfield networks, genomic foundation models, and theoretical analysis of attention mechanisms. His 2025 publications explore topics like species differentiation with DNA embeddings, universal approximation capabilities of transformers, and metaverse spatial reasoning. Alfred P Sloan Fellowship in Mathematics IMS Tweedie New Researcher Award ASA Noether Young Scholar Award NSF CAREER Award Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers Han Liu serves as associate editor for the Journal of American Statistical Association, Electronic Journal of Statistics, Technometrics, and the Journal of Portfolio Management. He has directed research centers at Northwestern and contributed to major conferences as area chair (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).

Sarah Billingtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Building Design
• Human Wellbeing in Built Environments
• Affordable Housing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Billington is the UPS Foundation Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her research program focuses on sustainable building design, human wellbeing, and ethical supply chain practices. Education: PhD, University of Texas at Austin, Structural Engineering (1997) MSE, University of Texas at Austin, Structural Engineering (1994) BSE, Princeton University, Civil Engineering & Operations Research (1990) Her lab employs interdisciplinary methods to study how built environments impact human physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Current projects include developing tools to quantify nature exposure in buildings, exploring affordable housing's role in wellbeing, and using AI to assess forced labor risks in material supply chains. While no longer active in this area, her group previously pioneered research on sustainable construction materials like bio-based composites and ductile cement-based composites. Her recent publications address topics such as nature integration in architecture, workplace design optimization, and health impacts of building materials. The Billington Lab at Stanford fosters collaborative team science, welcoming partnerships to advance occupant-centric engineering solutions.

Michael A Osborneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Optimization
• Gaussian Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael A Osborne is Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Oxford and leads the Bayesian Exploration Lab . He serves as Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems and co-directs the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative. His research focuses on Bayesian optimization, Gaussian processes, and probabilistic numerics with applications in quantum devices, battery modeling, and AI governance. Key Positions: Professor of Machine Learning, University of Oxford Official Fellow, Exeter College Co-founder of Mind Foundry Lead Researcher, Oxford Martin Programme on Technology and Employment Research Themes: Probabilistic modeling for quantum systems Uncertainty quantification in energy storage AI safety and societal impact analysis Automated experimental design Quantum device calibration Probabilistic numerical methods Technical Contributions: Bridging reality gap in quantum devices Efficient Bayesian quadrature techniques Personalized neurostimulation algorithms Automated measurement protocols Quantum-classical hybrid ML

A. Michael Knemeyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Management
• International Logistics
• Supply Chain Risk and Resilience
• +۲ مورد دیگر

A. Michael Knemeyer is a Professor of Logistics at The Ohio State University's Max M. Fisher College of Business, where he contributes to research and teaching in supply chain management. His work focuses on supply chain relationships, risk and resilience, vendor relations, and sustainability integration. Educational Background: PhD from the University of Maryland, BSBA from John Carroll University Research Areas: Supply chain relationships, international logistics, sustainability, vendor relations, risk management Key Awards: 2013 IJPDLM Outstanding Paper Award, 2013 Bernard J. La Londe Best Paper Award Knemeyer's publications in journals like Harvard Business Review and Journal of Business Logistics explore critical themes in logistics outsourcing relationships, supply chain integration, and sustainable practices. His work often examines cross-cultural dynamics and institutional factors affecting supply chain performance. Selected Courses: Strategic Supply Chain Management, Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Decision Making

Alexandra Livadaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantitative economics
• Applied econometrics
• Time series analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Livada is a Professor at the Department of Statistics within the School of Information Sciences and Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). She holds office at two locations: 12 Codringtonos Street, 2nd Floor and 76 Patision Street, Antoniadou Wing, 3rd Floor in Athens, Greece. Her contact information includes email livada@aueb.gr and phone number +30 210-8203521. Dr. Livada earned her BA and MA in Economics from Athens School of Economics and Business followed by a PhD in Economics from Essex University, UK in 1988. Her academic career has spanned several decades with extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests encompass a diverse range of quantitative fields: Quantitative economics and applied econometrics Time series analysis and forecasting techniques Income distribution and inequality measurement Applied financial econometrics Business cycles analysis Medical statistics Index numbers and official statistics Professor Livada's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity across multiple disciplines, with a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary work connecting economics with healthcare and social policy. Her recent research shows increasing focus on income inequality across different geographic regions, economic sentiment during crises, and the intersection of medical conditions with statistical analysis. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through numerous citations in leading journals and books. She has served as a referee for prestigious journals including the European Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Public Economics, and Journal of Insurance, Mathematics and Economics. Professional service highlights include: Member of multiple project teams Marie-Curie project supervisor External evaluator for the Greek State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) External evaluator for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Co-author of the book "Index Numbers and Official Statistics" Professor Livada maintains an active research agenda with collaborations spanning economics, statistics, and medical fields, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary quantitative research.

Rizwan Ahmedمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable Finance
• Green Finance
• FinTech
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rizwan Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Kent 's Kent Business School . He serves as Director of Studies for the Department for Accounting and Finance, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at institutions like the University of Birmingham, Cardiff Business School, and Birkbeck University of London. His research focuses on Sustainable Finance , FinTech , and Corporate Governance , with funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for collaborative projects. Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (HEA-UK) Associate Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI-UK) His publications in journals like Energy Economics and International Journal of Finance and Economics examine intersections between climate risk, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks. He supervises PhD research in areas including Sustainable Finance, Climate Finance, and Corporate Governance in the financial sector. Research Trends Recent articles analyze climate change impacts , energy market spillovers , and ESG performance under sanctions, utilizing empirical methods and data from the UK, China, and emerging economies. Methodological innovations include cross-quantilogram analysis and portfolio optimization frameworks. Scientific Awards Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (HEA-UK) Associate Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI-UK) Rizwan also acts as a peer reviewer for journals including International Review of Financial Analysis and Technological Forecasting & Social Change .

• Machine Learning Security
• AI Safety
• Privacy in Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Florian Tramèr is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, leading research at the intersection of machine learning security, privacy, and AI safety. His work focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in machine learning systems, particularly in large language models and other AI systems. Tramèr's primary research interests include adversarial machine learning, membership inference attacks, privacy-preserving AI, and the security implications of large language models. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of how machine learning models memorize training data, how this memorization creates privacy risks, and how to evaluate the robustness of machine learning systems against various attacks. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical security challenges in deployed AI systems, including data extraction from language models, adversarial attacks against generative AI, and developing more rigorous evaluation methodologies for machine learning security. Tramèr's research has been published in top venues including ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, and IEEE Security & Privacy. Tramèr is actively collaborating with leading researchers in the field including Nicholas Carlini, Matthew Jagielski, and Javier Rando, contributing to important initiatives like the International AI Safety Report. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical implications for real-world AI deployment.

Ram Rajagopalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Power Systems Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ram Rajagopal is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. He leads the Stanford Sustainable Systems Lab (S3L), focusing on large-scale monitoring, data analytics, and stochastic control for infrastructure networks, particularly power systems. His research emphasizes renewable energy integration, smart distribution systems, and demand-side data analytics. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences & MA in Statistics (UC Berkeley), MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (UT Austin), and BEng in Electrical Engineering (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro). Research interests include power grid optimization, renewable energy systems, and data-driven approaches to infrastructure challenges. He has pioneered work in grid flexibility, distributed energy resources, and machine learning applications for energy systems. His lab develops technologies like Smart Dim Fuses and the EV-EcoSim platform for EV charging infrastructure optimization. Received NSF CAREER Award, Powell Foundation Fellowship, and Berkeley Regents Fellowship Over 30 patents and best paper awards Advises/founded companies in sensor networks, power systems, and data analytics Labs/Teams: Stanford Sustainable Systems Lab (S3L), Powernet Project. His work spans grid resilience, energy equity, and scalable energy solutions.