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Mark Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mathematical Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark Schmidt is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Science. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Large-Scale Machine Learning and is a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. His research spans multiple centers including CAIDA (Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action), the Data Science Institute, and the Machine Intelligence Learning Discovery (MILD) group. Dr. Schmidt's educational background includes a Ph.D. from UBC (2005-2010), an M.Sc. from the University of Alberta (2003-2005), and a B.Sc. from the University of Alberta (2000-2003). His academic career progressed from Postdoc positions at Simon Fraser University, Ecole Normale Superieure, and UBC to Assistant Professor (2014-2019), Associate Professor (2019-2024), and current Professor (2024-present) at UBC. His research focuses on machine learning optimization, with particular emphasis on improving numerical algorithms for large-scale machine learning applications. His work bridges theoretical optimization and practical applications across computer vision, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. He has developed numerous optimization techniques including variants of stochastic gradient methods, coordinate descent algorithms, and natural gradient approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on optimization for over-parameterized models, particularly transformers and large language models. His work addresses critical challenges in step-size selection, convergence guarantees, and efficient implementation of optimization algorithms. His research has significant implications for training deep neural networks more effectively and understanding why certain optimization methods outperform others in practice. Among his notable awards are the Dorothy Killam Fellowship (2025), Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship (2024), Sloan Research Fellowship (2017), and multiple UBC teaching awards. He has also received the Lagrange Prize in Continuous Optimization and Best Paper Award at AISTATS 2021. Dr. Schmidt actively supervises numerous graduate students, with over 40 PhD and Master's students listed as current or alumni members of his research group. His laboratory maintains strong connections with industry partners, with many alumni securing positions at leading AI companies including Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.

Catherine Greenhillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Combinatorics
• Graph Theory
• Applied Probability
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Catherine Greenhill is a faculty member at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW Sydney , where she serves as Professor and head of the Combinatorics group. Her academic career spans institutions including the University of Queensland, University of Oxford, University of Leeds, University of Melbourne, and Australian National University. D.Phil., University of Oxford (1996) M.Sc. (Research) in Combinatorics (1992) B.Sc. (Hons) in Pure Mathematics (1991) Her research focuses on the intersection of discrete mathematics , theoretical computer science , and probability , particularly in asymptotic combinatorics , probabilistic methods , and analysis of algorithms . Her work includes asymptotic enumeration of combinatorial structures and design of randomized algorithms for graph sampling and counting. Her recent publications (2025–2021) center on random graphs and hypergraphs , with key contributions to switch Markov chains , degree sequence analysis , and chromatic number bounds . These works reflect her expertise in probabilistic combinatorics and algorithmic complexity . Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (2022) Christopher Heyde Medal in Pure Mathematics (2015) June Griffith Fellowship (2013) Hall Medal (2010) Advising and Grants: She has supervised numerous PhD/Masters students and secured multiple ARC Discovery Grants (2019–2021, 2014–2016, 2012–2014). Her grants address topics like hypergraph modeling, random discrete structures, and network analysis in illicit drug trafficking.

• Machine Learning
• Probability
• Mathematical Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Boris Hanin is an Associate Professor at Princeton University's Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) and Associated Faculty at the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics (PACM). Prior to Princeton, he held academic positions at Texas A&M University (Assistant Professor of Mathematics), MIT (NSF Postdoctoral Fellow), and Northwestern University (PhD in Mathematics under Steve Zelditch). He works part-time at Foundry, an AI/computing startup, leading the Foundry Institute. PhD in Mathematics, Northwestern University NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship, MIT Mathematics Associate Professor, Princeton ORFE Part-Time Leader, Foundry Institute His research spans machine learning, probability theory, and mathematical physics, focusing on neural network theory (approximation power, optimization guarantees), random matrix theory, and spectral asymptotics. He has made foundational contributions to understanding gradient behavior, initialization, and infinite-width limits in deep learning. Boris has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, with former members securing prestigious positions at Harvard, MIT, and Huawei. He serves as Associate Editor for journals like Pure and Applied Analysis and Mathematics of Operations Research , and has taught short courses at Oxford, Luxembourg, and Tor Vergata on statistical physics of neural networks and deep learning theory. 2024 Sloan Fellowship in Mathematics NSF CAREER grant DMS-2143754 NSF grant DMS-2133806 His research group collaborates on topics including hyperparameter transfer, architecture-aware scaling, and spectral analysis of random waves and neural networks. He actively contributes to theoretical machine learning through foundational publications in venues like Probability Theory and Related Fields , Journal of Machine Learning Research , and Communications in Mathematical Physics .

Polina Gollandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Image Analysis
• Medical Vision
• AI & Machine Learning
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Polina Golland is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at MIT and a Principal Investigator in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). Her research focuses on developing novel techniques for biomedical image analysis and understanding, particularly in medical vision, AI/ML, and health care applications. She leads the Medical Vision Group and collaborates with the Vision Group at CSAIL. Her work emphasizes statistical modeling of medical images, shape modeling, and predictive analytics for biological processes. Current projects include fetal MRI analysis, cardiac MRI segmentation, and quantitative assessment of pulmonary edema in chest X-rays. She has secured grants from NIH, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, and other institutions to support her research. Dr. Golland teaches courses on inference, probability, and probabilistic systems. She advises graduate students in MIT's EECS program and has mentored numerous postdocs and researchers. Her lab focuses on translating advanced imaging techniques into clinical workflows, with applications in neuroimaging, fetal health monitoring, and cardiovascular disease analysis. Notable collaborations include work with Harvard Medical School affiliates, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the MIT Jameel Clinic. Her research aims to bridge computational methods with clinical needs, improving diagnostic tools and treatment planning through machine learning and medical imaging innovation.

Luca Carloneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Computer Vision
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Luca Carlone is the Boeing Career Development Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT and a Principal Investigator at the Laboratory for Information & Decision Systems (LIDS) . He leads the SPARK Lab , focusing on developing certifiable perception algorithms for autonomous systems. PhD in Mechatronics (Polytechnic University of Turin, 2012) Research spans robotics, computer vision, and optimization Research Interests : Certifiable Perception algorithms for high-integrity systems High-level Perception (geometric, semantic, physical understanding) Efficient Perception methods for resource-constrained robots Scientific Contributions include: 2024 Outstanding Systems Paper Award (RSS) 2023 IEEE Transactions on Robotics King-Sun Fu Award 2021 NSF CAREER Award 2020 AIAA Advising Award 2019 Amazon Research Award Advising : Teaches graduate courses like Visual Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: Science and Systems . Collaborates with institutions including JPL, Caltech, and KAIST through the DARPA SubT Challenge.

Adrian Wellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Explainability
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Adrian Weller is a prominent researcher and academic at the University of Cambridge, serving as a Director of Research in Machine Learning within the Department of Engineering. He holds multiple significant leadership roles including Programme Director for Trust and Society at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI), and previously served as Programme Director for AI at The Alan Turing Institute, the UK national institute for data science and AI. His work bridges theoretical machine learning research with practical applications and societal implications of artificial intelligence. Weller's research interests span a broad spectrum of AI and machine learning topics with a particular focus on ensuring beneficial societal outcomes. His work encompasses explainability, fairness, robustness, scalability, privacy, safety, and ethics in AI systems. He has made significant contributions to trustworthy machine learning, including developing frameworks for AI governance, certification, and human-AI collaboration. His research group actively investigates neuro-symbolic approaches, privacy-preserving techniques, and methods for improving the reliability and interpretability of AI systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward addressing the practical challenges of deploying AI systems in real-world contexts, particularly focusing on certification frameworks, governance mechanisms, and human-centered approaches. His work spans theoretical advances in machine learning architectures while maintaining a strong connection to societal impact, with publications appearing in top venues across AI, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications. Scientific Awards: MBE for services to digital innovation (2022 Queen's Birthday Honours) Turing AI Fellowship for Trustworthy Machine Learning Weller actively supervises a large group of PhD students and postdocs, with current students including Juyeon Heo, Yanzhi Chen, Katie Collins, Isaac Reid, Yichao Liang, Herbie Bradley, and Shoaib Siddiqui. His former students have gone on to positions at leading institutions including Google DeepMind, ETH Zurich, NYU, and MPI-IS Tübingen. He has served on numerous advisory boards including the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, UNESCO's expert group on AI ethics, and the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on AI. His research has been supported through his Turing AI Fellowship and various collaborative projects focused on safe and ethical AI development. Weller leads a vibrant research group focused on trustworthy machine learning, which actively organizes workshops and conferences including ICML 2024 (where he served as Program Chair), multiple workshops on responsible AI, and events through the ELLIS network. His group collaborates extensively across disciplines, working with researchers in computer science, social sciences, law, and policy to address the multifaceted challenges of developing beneficial AI systems.

Andrew Stuartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Bayesian Inverse Problems
• Data Assimilation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrew Stuart is the Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), joining in 2016. He previously held faculty positions at the University of Warwick (1999–2016), Stanford University (1992–1999), and Bath University (1989–1992). He earned his PhD from the University of Oxford's Computing Laboratory in 1986. Professor Stuart's research focuses on applied and computational mathematics , particularly Bayesian inverse problems , data assimilation for dynamical systems , and stochastic modeling . His work bridges mathematical theory, algorithm development, and applications in geophysics, materials science, and biological systems. His recent publications emphasize operator learning , machine learning for PDEs , and uncertainty quantification . Key areas include ensemble Kalman methods , Gaussian processes , and neural operators for solving and learning from complex systems. Scientific awards include the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship and election to the Royal Society of Great Britain . He advises graduate students in applied mathematics, computational science, and geophysics, including Edoardo Calvello , Hojjat Kaveh , and Florian Wolf .

Amitabha Bagchiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Algorithmics
• Probability and Networks
• Theoretical Computer Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amitabha Bagchi is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi. His research spans data algorithmics, probability, networks, and theoretical computer science, with applications in distributed systems, social networks, and AI-driven platforms. He has published extensively in leading venues such as SIGMOD, VLDB, ICDE, AAAI, and KDD, often collaborating with students and researchers on problems involving graph algorithms, fairness, and large-scale data analysis. Research Interests: His primary research interests include Data Algorithmics, Probability and Networks, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Algorithms, Graph Algorithms, and Machine Learning Theory. He investigates algorithmic foundations for real-world problems such as food delivery optimization, social network analysis, and efficient data structures for streaming and large graphs. Publication Trends: Recent publications focus on fairness in gig economy platforms, efficient solvers for graph Laplacians, generalization in neural networks, and temporal graph querying. His work combines theoretical rigor with practical impact, often involving GPU acceleration, distributed computing, and data-aware algorithm design. Scientific Service: Editor, Algorithms (2020–present) Editor, Journal of Discrete Algorithms , Elsevier (2006–2018) Guest Editor, special issue on Algorithms for Shortest Paths in Dynamic and Evolving Networks , Algorithms (2021) Volume Editor for proceedings of ESA, ATMOS, COCOON, and others Conference Leadership: He has served on numerous program committees and as chair for conferences including ESA (Engineering Track, 2016), ATMOS (2020), and ICALP (2019). His involvement spans algorithmic engineering, transportation optimization, and theoretical computer science forums. Teaching: He currently teaches COL863: Special Topics in Theoretical Computer Science on concentration inequalities and their applications. He has previously taught advanced courses in algorithms and data structures.

Laurent Demanetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inverse Problems
• Wave Propagation
• Geophysical Imaging
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Laurent Demanet is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with a primary appointment in the Department of Mathematics and a joint appointment in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS). He served as Director of MIT’s Earth Resources Laboratory from 2018 to 2024, focusing on seismic imaging and wave propagation to visualize Earth's subsurface structures. Undergraduate: Mathematical Engineering and Theoretical Physics, Université de Louvain, Belgium PhD: Applied and Computational Mathematics, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), 2006 (advisor: Emmanuel Candès, William P. Carey Prize for best dissertation in mathematical sciences) Postdoctoral: Szegö Assistant Professorship, Stanford University (2006-2009) His research centers on applied mathematics and scientific computing for geophysics, particularly inverse problems, wave propagation, and signal processing. He develops numerical algorithms and machine learning tools to analyze indirect, incomplete, and noisy data, enabling accurate subsurface modeling for environmental monitoring, carbon sequestration, hydrogen storage, and geothermal energy. His work also addresses seismic hazards induced by resource exploration and storage activities. Scientific awards and honors include: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2012) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2011) Air Force Young Investigator Award (2011) MIT Class of 1954 Career Development Professorship (2013-2016) As Director of MIT’s Earth Resources Laboratory and through his research group, Demanet has advanced computational methods for geophysical imaging, mentored students, and secured grants for interdisciplinary projects. His work bridges applied mathematics, computational science, and geophysics to solve pressing environmental and energy challenges. He leads research on subsurface visualization, integrating machine learning and numerical algorithms to improve seismic imaging and quantify predictive uncertainty. His lab's applications span natural hazard assessment, resource management, and sustainable energy solutions.

Huan Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• Formal Verification of Machine Learning
• AI Safety
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Huan Zhang serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with affiliate appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Coordinated Science Laboratory. His research focuses on building trustworthy AI systems with formal verification techniques to provide provable guarantees for safety-critical applications, particularly in machine learning and neural networks. Dr. Zhang received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA in 2020, advised by Professor Cho-Jui Hsieh. His academic journey includes an M.S. in Computer Engineering from UC Davis (2014) and a Bachelor of Engineering from Zhejiang University (2012). Prior to joining UIUC, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University (2021-2023) with Professor Zico Kolter. Huan Zhang's research program centers on formal verification of machine learning systems, with particular emphasis on neural network verification, AI safety, robustness, and reliability. He pioneered the linear bound propagation-based verification framework that enables formal verification for networks with millions of neurons. His work spans five major research categories: formal verification of machine learning, training trustworthy ML models, machine learning safety and adversarial attacks, reinforcement learning safety, and optimization for scalable machine learning. His CROWN framework (NeurIPS 2018) established a foundational approach for neural network verification through efficient linear bound propagation. His recent publications demonstrate a strategic expansion from foundational verification techniques toward increasingly complex systems including large language models, vision-language models, and robotic control systems. The research trajectory shows a clear progression from theoretical frameworks to practical implementations with real-world applications, particularly in safety-critical domains. His work increasingly bridges formal methods with practical AI deployment requirements. Winner of International Verification of Neural Networks Competition (VNN-COMP) as team leader (2021-2024) Schmidt Futures AI2050 Early Career Fellowship ($300,000 research grant) Adversarial Machine Learning (AdvML) Rising Star Award (2021) IBM PhD Fellowship (2018) Dr. Zhang leads the development of α,β-CROWN, a neural network verifier that has won VNN-COMP 2021-2023, and auto_LiRPA, a PyTorch-based library for perturbation analysis on general computational graphs. He has mentored numerous graduate students from CMU, UCLA, UIUC, and Columbia University. His research is supported by significant funding including the Schmidt Futures fellowship and industry collaborations. He teaches courses including ECE 120, ECE 484, ECE 584, and ECE 598 HZ on topics ranging from computing fundamentals to safe autonomy and machine learning. Dr. Zhang maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions and is affiliated with UIUC's Coordinated Science Laboratory. His work has significant implications for safety-critical AI applications in autonomous systems, healthcare, and other mission-critical domains where reliability guarantees are essential. He regularly gives guest lectures at institutions including Yale, Stony Brook, and the University of Nebraska Lincoln on formal verification techniques.

• Robotics
• Robot Learning
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lerrel Pinto is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University (NYU), where he leads the General-purpose Robotics and AI Lab (GRAIL) as part of the CILVR research group. His work bridges the gap between theoretical machine learning and practical robotics applications, with a focus on enabling robots to generalize and adapt in real-world environments. Dr. Pinto received his undergraduate degree from IIT Guwahati, followed by a PhD from the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley before joining NYU as faculty. His research program centers on robot learning and decision making, with several key thrusts that demonstrate his innovative approach to robotics. Pinto's work emphasizes large-scale learning techniques that leverage both extensive data and sophisticated model architectures. A significant portion of his research focuses on representation learning for sensory data, particularly developing methods that enable robots to make sense of visual, tactile, and auditory inputs. His lab has made notable contributions to reinforcement learning algorithms that allow robots to adapt to new scenarios with minimal retraining. Pinto also champions open-source robotics , developing affordable robot platforms that democratize access to robotics research. Analysis of Pinto's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multimodal perception in robotics, integrating visual, tactile, and auditory information to create more robust robot systems. His work increasingly focuses on zero-shot and few-shot learning capabilities, enabling robots to handle novel situations without extensive retraining. There's also a clear progression toward general-purpose robotics , moving away from task-specific solutions toward more flexible systems that can handle diverse real-world challenges. Dr. Pinto's scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Sloan Research Fellowship (2025) NSF CAREER Award (2024) RAL Early Career Award (2024) Best Student Paper Award at ICRA (2016) Outstanding Paper Award at MFM-EAI workshop at ICML (2024) Best Paper Award at NGSM workshop at ICML (2024) Best Student Paper Award at RSS (2023) As an advisor, Pinto has mentored numerous students who have gone on to impactful careers in both academia and industry. His former PhD student Denis Yarats co-founded Perplexity.AI, while Mahi Shafiullah became a postdoc at UC Berkeley and Meta AI. Many of his Masters students have pursued PhDs at top institutions like CMU, MIT, and Stanford, or joined leading robotics companies including 1X, Fauna Robotics, and NVIDIA. Pinto's lab has secured significant research funding, including the NSF CAREER award and likely other grants supporting his robotics research program. The General-purpose Robotics and AI Lab (GRAIL) that Pinto leads brings together a diverse team of researchers working on cutting-edge robotics challenges. The lab maintains strong collaborations with industry partners and other academic institutions, facilitating technology transfer and real-world impact. GRAIL's research spans multiple robotics platforms and focuses on developing algorithms that enable robots to learn from diverse experiences and generalize across environments.

Robin Jiaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Robin Jia is an Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California (USC) , where he leads the AI, Language, Learning, Generalization, and Robustness (Allegro) Lab . His research focuses on enhancing the reliability and robustness of large language models (LLMs) through mechanistic understanding, benchmarking under distribution shifts, and neurosymbolic integration. Key affiliations include collaborations with the USC Keck School of Medicine and contributions to legal frameworks like the EU's Digital Services Act. Robin's research spans multiple domains, including: Scientific analysis of LLM capabilities in in-context learning , data memorization , and numerical reasoning Advancements in robust NLP systems , emphasizing uncertainty estimation and calibration Development of methods combining LLMs with symbolic solvers for complex reasoning tasks Interdisciplinary applications in medicine and law , such as privacy-preserving synthetic data generation and medical misconception evaluation . His recent publications (2024-2025) address Fourier-based numerical embeddings (NeurIPS), neurosymbolic planning (NAACL), and multimodal benchmarking (COLM), with a strong emphasis on privacy , fairness , and transparency . Scientific awards include the Google Research Scholar Award (2023) , SoCalNLP Symposium Best Paper Awards , and ACL/EMNLP outstanding papers . He advises PhD students like Johnny Wei and Ameya Godbole, and has secured grants from the NSF , USC-Capital One , and USC-Amazon .

• Mathematics of Data
• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Randomized Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Liza Rebrova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) at Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. She is also an associated faculty member of the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics (PACM) and the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML). Her research focuses on randomized numerical linear algebra and the mathematics of data science, with connections to high-dimensional probability and stochastic optimization. She develops mathematically justified randomized algorithms for large-scale data, particularly interested in settings where data exhibits mathematical structure such as spectral decay, multi-modality, or non-negativity. Her work addresses challenges in data compression, recovery, and optimization under structured noise conditions. Dr. Rebrova's recent publications show a strong trend toward developing robust algorithms for linear systems, tensor data compression, and nonnegative matrix factorization. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in machine learning and data science, with emphasis on memory efficiency and handling corrupted or incomplete data. NSF DMS-2309685 (Single PI, 2024-2026): "Outliers are not what they seem: data-aware, flexible, and robust randomized iterative methods" NSF DMS-2108479 (Collaborative, 2022-2024): "Fast, Low-Memory Embeddings for Tensor Data with Applications" (co-PIs Mark Iwen and Deanna Needell) She currently advises three PhD students (Jackie Lok, Shambhavi Suryanarayanan, and Sofiia Shvaiko) and has previously advised Abraar Chaudhry (PhD 2024) and Nicolo Grometto (Masters thesis 2023). At Princeton, she teaches graduate courses including ORF526 (Graduate Probability), ORF387 (Networks), and ORF523 (Convex and Conic Optimization).

Hanjie Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Interpretable Machine Learning
• Trustworthy AI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hanjie Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rice University, affiliated with the Ken Kennedy Institute. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and a Master's from the University of Science and Technology of China. Her research focuses on Natural Language Processing, Interpretable Machine Learning, and Trustworthy AI, emphasizing model explainability, alignment with human needs, and applications in healthcare, sports, and medicine. She has advised numerous students and led initiatives in AI ethics and education. Education: Ph.D. (Computer Science, UVA 2023), M.Sc. (USTC 2018), B.Sc. (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2015). Awards include the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award (UVA 2023) and John A. Stankovic Research Award (UVA 2023). She has organized workshops like BlackboxNLP and served on program committees for ACL, NAACL, and EMNLP. Her recent work includes developing benchmarks like SPORTU for multimodal LLMs, evaluating medical question-answering systems, and advancing methods for robust rationale evaluation (RORA). She teaches courses on Natural Language Processing and Trustworthy NLP, emphasizing pedagogical innovation recognized by teaching awards at UVA. Research collaborations include internships at Microsoft Research, IBM, and the Allen Institute for AI. She mentors students in SURF programs and advocates for diversity in tech, serving as a mentor in UVA's CSGSG Council.

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.