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Michael A. Silverمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Attention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael A. Silver is an Associate Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UC Berkeley, with affiliations in the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Psychology. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly the neurophysiological and neurochemical substrates of visual perception, attention, and learning. He leads the Silver Lab, which investigates topics such as visual attention mechanisms, perceptual learning, cholinergic pharmacology, and the effects of psychedelics on brain function. Silver holds a Ph.D. from UCSF and has been recognized with grants from the NIH, NSF, and private foundations. Education: B.S. Biological Sciences and Chemistry (Carnegie Mellon, 1991); Ph.D. Neuroscience (UCSF, 1999). Awards include the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowship and Hellman Family Faculty Fund. He mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in vision science and neuroscience. Research interests span visual neuroscience, including the impact of psychedelics (e.g., psilocybin) on neural substrates of perception and cognition. His lab collaborates with institutions like Stanford University and UC Irvine to explore therapeutic applications of psychedelics and age-related auditory decline. Key projects include cholinergic modulation of attention and perceptual learning, and functional subdivisions of the lateral geniculate nucleus. Recent articles highlight studies on attentional modulation of visual crowding, effects of psychedelics on predictive coding, and GABA levels in amblyopia. Silver teaches courses on visual cognitive neuroscience and supervises over 20 graduate students and postdocs. His grants total over $5M, supporting work on nicotine therapy for auditory decline and psychedelic science.

Kenneth Kentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hardware/Software Co-Design
• Virtual Machines
• Reconfigurable Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth Kent is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), where he has served for 14 years. He is the Director of the Information Technology Centre (ITC) and heads the Reconfigurable Computing Group. He also serves as Director of the IBM Centre for Advanced Studies - Atlantic and holds an Honorary Professorship at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg. His research focuses on hardware/software co-design, reconfigurable computing, virtual machines, and embedded systems. Dr. Kent earned his PhD and Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Victoria. His work has led to over 100 refereed publications and the supervision of 70+ graduate students. He co-founded WEnTech Solutions Inc., a software firm addressing waste-to-energy optimization. His awards include the IBM Faculty Fellow of the Year and Project of the Year (as Principal Investigator) for contributions to the J9 Java Virtual Machine. His articles span FPGA acceleration, compiler optimization, cloud storage security, and IoT intrusion detection. Recent work emphasizes energy-efficient Node.js systems and advancements in CAD tools like VTR 9 for FPGA architecture. Dr. Kent’s advising and grants include leading the IBM CAS Atlantic and directing industry-academia collaborations. He has pioneered technologies such as the Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM and the CephArmor storage interface, balancing academic research with commercial innovation. He leads the Reconfigurable Computing Group at UNB and collaborates with the Institute for Visual Computing in Germany. His research bridges theoretical computing and practical applications, with a focus on scalable systems and embedded technologies.

Leila Wehbeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leila Wehbe is an Associate Professor in the Machine Learning Department and Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with affiliations in Psychology and Computational Biology. She leads a research group focused on understanding high-level brain representations of language and vision using machine learning techniques. Her work combines neuroimaging (fMRI/MEG) with computational models to investigate how the brain processes meaning and visual stimuli. Education : PhD in Machine Learning from CMU, advised by Tom Mitchell BE in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the American University of Beirut Postdoc at UC Berkeley's Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute with Jack Gallant Research Interests : Her research bridges cognitive neuroscience and AI, focusing on: Decoding language and visual processing from brain activity Developing machine learning models aligned with brain representations Investigating semantic composition in language Exploring visual cortex selectivity for objects/food Improving neural decoding with advanced methods (e.g., transformers, generative models) Awards & Recognition : NSF CAREER Award (2022) NIH R21/R01 Awards Human Frontier Science Program Award Google Faculty Research Award Grants & Labs : Leads the Wehbe Lab, part of brAIn at CMU. Active in grant programs including NSF and NIH, focusing on language-brain alignment and visual cortex studies. Co-organized workshops at ICLR and CVPR on brain-inspired AI.

Craig Gotsmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Computational Geometry
• 3D Animation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Craig Gotsman is a Professor and Dean at the Ying Wu College of Computing, New Jersey Institute of Technology. He previously held roles at Cornell Tech, Technion, ETH Zurich, and MIT. His research focuses on computational geometry, computer graphics, and 3D animation. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1991) His work spans geometric modeling, mesh processing, and applications in animation and visualization. Recent research trends include gaze correction in video conferencing, mesh parameterization, and spectral compression techniques. Notable awards include Fellowships in the US National Academy of Inventors and the Academy of Europe, multiple best paper awards, and the Technion's Hewlett Packard Chair in Computer Engineering. Gotsman has mentored over 50 postgraduate students and holds ten US patents. He co-founded three companies: Virtue 3D Inc. (acquired by NVIDIA), Estimotion Inc. (now ITIS Israel Ltd.), and CatchEye.

• Networking and Communications
• Blockchain Technology
• Smart Grids and Energy Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roberto Rojas-Cessa is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), affiliated with the School of Applied Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on networking, blockchain applications in smart cities, energy systems, wireless communications, and high-performance switching. He has led multiple National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded projects, including initiatives on controlled delivery power grids and next-generation network quality of service. Notably, his work explores blockchain for energy metering, sustainable environmental measures, and smart grid optimization. He is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024). His research interests span network protocols, distributed systems, and IoT applications. Recent projects include AMI-Chain (a blockchain-based power metering system) and studies on indirect free-space optical communications for vehicular networks. He has contributed to advancements in medium access control for crowded networks and energy packet switches for digital microgrids. Rojas-Cessa’s work integrates machine learning for network management and flood impact analysis. He has developed tools for time-lapse analysis of urban data and agent-based models to evaluate electric vehicle adoption. His publications emphasize scalability, security, and efficiency in both traditional and emerging technologies. Grants: Collaborative Research on Power Grids (NSF, 2016–2018), NeTS-NR: Quality of Service Networks (NSF, 2004–2008) Awards: Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024) His lab activities include experimental evaluations of digital microgrids and blockchain implementations for carbon footprint tracking. He actively collaborates on projects addressing emergency communications and resilient energy distribution systems.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Attention Mechanisms
• Emotion Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chris Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bournemouth University . His research bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and health psychology to investigate attentional mechanisms, emotion regulation, and mental health. Research Focus : Attention processing, interoceptive awareness, affective neuroscience, and pandemic-related stress impacts. Key Themes : Cognitive control, threat processing, ADHD, smoking cessation, and health communication. His recent work explores how interoceptive attention interacts with automatic thought processes and how goal relevance shapes visual search templates. Publications span journals like Emotion , Cortex , and Drug and Alcohol Dependence . Awards & Grants : Leverhulme Trust grant (2024) for "Mapping the distortion of visual search templates". Collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians focus on attentional traits in interpersonal distancing and addiction neuroscience.

Yun Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote Sensing
• Image Processing
• Computer Vision
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yun Zhang is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. He holds a PhD from the Free University of Berlin and has pioneered research in remote sensing, image processing, and computer vision since 2000. His patented technologies are licensed to global companies including PCI Geomatics and DigitalGlobe. Research Focus: Optical/radar image processing, digital photogrammetry, AI applications in geomatics, and sensor fusion for UAV systems. His work enables advanced geospatial analysis across environmental, urban, and defense sectors. Distinctions: First Giuseppe Inghilleri Award (ISPRS 2012) NSERC Synergy Innovation Award from Governor General of Canada (2011) ASPRS Talbert Abrams Grand Award (2005) Featured in CFI 20th Anniversary Book for breakthrough innovations Technology Impact: Solutions deployed by NASA, USGS, Google Earth, and DND Canada across five continents. Recognized among top 9 Canadian research achievements in AUTM's global case studies alongside MIT and Stanford innovations.

Yan Wongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural Prosthetics
• Brain-Machine Interfaces
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Yan Wong is a faculty member at Monash University's Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering and Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. His research focuses on neural prosthetics, brain-machine interfaces, and restoring sensory functions through cutting-edge neural recording and stimulation techniques. He leads the Neurobionics Laboratory, advancing technologies like the Gennaris vision system, a wireless cortical implant for restoring vision in the blind. Yan holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UNSW and has conducted postdoctoral research at New York University and the University of Melbourne. His work bridges engineering and medicine, addressing critical healthcare challenges such as quadriplegia, epilepsy, and hearing loss. He actively supervises students and contributes to teaching biomedical engineering courses at Monash, fostering the next generation of researchers. Key research interests include visual cortex stimulation, cochlear implants, spike-LFP interactions in movement planning, and endovascular neural interfaces. He has led or collaborated on multiple ARC-funded projects, including studies on neural prosthetic efficacy, chronic pain modulation, and visual attention mechanisms. His interdisciplinary approach integrates neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical translation, aiming to deliver impactful medical technologies. Yan’s contributions have advanced neural prosthetics toward commercialization, with a focus on improving healthcare outcomes through innovative biomedical solutions.

Jean Fanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Single-cell omics
• Spatial omics
• Computational biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean Fan, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Center for Computational Biology and Institute for Computational Medicine. Her research focuses on developing machine learning methods to analyze spatially resolved and single-cell omics data. Her team, the JEFworks Lab, creates open-source tools for analyzing high-dimensional biological data to understand cellular identity, tissue organization, and disease progression. Dr. Fan's work bridges computational biology with clinical applications, particularly in leukemia and pediatric brain cancers. Education: BS in Biomedical Engineering & Applied Math from Johns Hopkins (2013); PhD in Bioinformatics from Harvard Medical School (2018); Postdoc in Chemical Biology/Physics at Harvard (2018–2020) under Xiaowei Zhuang, focusing on spatial transcriptomics. Research emphasizes spatial genomics and computational tool development, with key contributions to spatial alignment algorithms (STalign), normalization techniques, and cell-type deconvolution methods. Her lab's work has advanced understanding of kidney ischemic injury, glioblastoma spatial dynamics, and CLL pathogenesis. Awards include Forbes 30 Under 30, NSF CAREER Award, and 2025 PECASE. She founded CuSTEMized, a nonprofit providing STEM storybooks for girls. Recent collaborative projects include HuBMAP 3D reference atlas construction and Discovery Award-funded interdisciplinary initiatives. Labs/Teams: JEFworks Lab (primary); active collaborations with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Current efforts focus on spatially resolved multi-omic integration and clinical translation of computational tools.

• Earthquake Geology
• Tectonic Geomorphology
• Structural Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ramon Arrowsmith is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). His research focuses on earthquake geology, tectonic geomorphology, and active faulting, with a particular emphasis on leveraging high-resolution topography through initiatives like OpenTopography. He has over 35 years of experience in paleoseismology, geomorphic mapping, and fault zone analysis. Arrowsmith has held administrative roles such as Deputy Director of SESE and associate directorships in graduate studies and geological sciences departments. His work integrates remote sensing, lidar technology, and robotics to address geological hazards and landscape evolution. Key projects include the QUAKES mission for topographic data collection and the development of low-cost seismic tools like ShakeBot. His research spans global regions, including the San Andreas Fault, Pamir-Tien Shan collision zone, and volcanic fields in Arizona and Mexico. Arrowsmith's recent publications highlight advancements in fault slip modeling, seismic hazard assessment, and open-access geospatial data platforms. His contributions to education include courses on field geology and computational methods in earth sciences. Collaborations with international teams and interdisciplinary projects underscore his commitment to advancing geoscience through innovation and accessibility.

Kshirasagar Naikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mobile and Ad Hoc Networks
• Low Power Software
• Optical Networks
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Kshirasagar Naik is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Ontario. He is actively involved in graduate research supervision and has been a member of IEEE since 1994. His academic career spans decades, with a focus on wireless communication, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity. 1992, Doctorate in Computer Engineering from Concordia University, Ontario 1988, Master of Mathematics in Computer Science from University of Waterloo, Ontario 1983, MTech in Computer Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India 1981, BScEng in Electronics and Telecommunication from Sambalpur University, India His research interests include Mobile and Ad Hoc Networks , Cybersecurity , Internet of Things (IoT) , and Intelligent Transportation Systems . He has published extensively on energy optimization in wireless devices, delay-tolerant networks, and security protocols for vehicular systems. Recent publications highlight the integration of Machine Learning and IoT in environmental monitoring, particularly forest fire detection and prediction. Other works focus on cybersecurity , vehicular networks , and energy optimization in data centers and handheld devices. Professor Naik is currently accepting graduate students for research in mobile systems, network protocols, and green computing at the University of Waterloo.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aditi Majumder is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the School of Engineering and Information Sciences. Her research focuses on multi-projector display systems, augmented reality (AR), and their applications in scientific and medical fields. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2003). Her work addresses challenges in geometric, chromatic, and luminescent corrections for tiled displays, with applications in surgical assistance and deformable surface visualization. Recent projects include precision stencils for surgical sites and dynamic projection mapping on non-rigid surfaces. Notable achievements include the Inaugural Hasso Plattner Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence (2025). Her research spans AR in medicine, real-time multi-projector synchronization, and color gamut optimization. Dr. Majumder also engages in public discourse on computer science education, emphasizing its societal importance and foundational skills like programming and discrete mathematics. Her 15 most recent articles (2021–2024) highlight advancements in surgical AR, deformable surface projection systems, and medical visualization. These contributions bridge computer graphics, vision, and biomedical engineering, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to solving complex display and interaction challenges.

• Epilepsy
• Consciousness
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hal Blumenfeld, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery at Yale University's School of Medicine, serving as Director of the Clinical Neuroscience Imaging Center (CNIC). He specializes in epilepsy, consciousness, and neuroimaging. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying impaired consciousness during seizures and developing innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches. Dr. Blumenfeld holds a PhD from Columbia University and completed neurology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Appointments: Neurology (Primary), Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (Secondary) Key Roles: Director, CNIC; Author, Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases Research Interests: Epilepsy , Consciousness , Neuroimaging , and Cortical-Subcortical Mechanisms . His work combines human and animal models to study seizure-induced consciousness impairment, with a focus on neurovascular coupling, EEG-fMRI, and wearable technologies for real-time monitoring. Publications highlight advancements in understanding absence epilepsy, focal seizures, and the neural correlates of sensory perception. Recent studies explore cholinergic arousal deficits and predictive models for impaired consciousness. His team has developed the ARTiE Watch for automated responsiveness testing in epilepsy. Awards : Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award (NIH), Francis Gilman Blake Award (Yale), and Whitaker Visiting Professorship (ANA). Labs & Teams : Blumenfeld Lab, CNIC, and collaborations with the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience.

Thomas Bjørnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Qualitative Research
• Mixed Methods
• User Experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Bjørner is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He serves as Head of the Media Innovation & Game Research (Me-Ga) unit and co-founded the research network for qualitative methods (since 2007) with 40+ company collaborations. Specializes in qualitative/mixed methods for technology evaluation Teaches PhD courses in advanced qualitative methods EU expert evaluator for research grants His research focuses on gamified learning , VR for social communication , and technology acceptance studies , often addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent projects include: Audio-only VR for blind gamers Generative AI integration in education Plastic crisis awareness games Smart city implementation barriers Scientific Awards: Serious Game Competition Award (2022) International conference prizes (2020, 2018) With over 121 publications including two textbooks, his work emphasizes applied qualitative methods with improved validity in technology contexts, particularly for youth education and media research.

Allen Knutsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebra
• Algebraic Geometry
• Algebraic Combinatorics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Allen Knutson is a Professor of Mathematics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1996. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, algebraic combinatorics, and geometric representation theory, with an emphasis on Schubert calculus, quiver varieties, and the combinatorial structures underlying geometric problems. Education: Ph.D. (1996) from MIT. His work often involves degenerating complex algebraic varieties into simpler combinatorial pieces, bridging geometry and discrete mathematics. Notable contributions include foundational results in Schubert calculus, honeycomb models, and the use of puzzles in cohomology computations. Research Interests: Algebraic geometry, algebraic combinatorics, Schubert calculus, quiver varieties, geometric representation theory, and applications to integrable systems. His interdisciplinary approach integrates algebraic, geometric, and combinatorial methods to solve problems in mathematics and theoretical physics. Advising: Current students include Portia Anderson, Raj Gandhi, and others. Past advisees have contributed to areas like flag manifolds, Frobenius splitting, and Bruhat atlases. He has taught advanced courses on topics such as symplectic resolutions, differentiable manifolds, and algebraic geometry. Labs/Teams: Collaborates widely, with contributions to projects like the ICM 2022 paper on Schubert calculus and quiver varieties. His work often involves visual tools like puzzles and pipe dreams to encode geometric invariants.