جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Oliver S. Cossairtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Computational Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
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Oliver S. Cossairt is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Northwestern University's departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the Computational Photography Lab , focusing on computational imaging, optics, and display technologies. His work bridges computer vision, graphics, and optical engineering to design novel imaging systems with applications in medical, astronomical, and scientific domains. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, Columbia University (2011) M.S. Media Arts and Sciences, MIT Media Lab (2003) B.S. Physics, Evergreen State College (2003) Research Interests: Cossairt develops imaging systems that combine optical innovations with computational methods to enhance performance and functionality. Key areas include computational displays, depth sensing, and high-precision 3D imaging. His work emphasizes practical applications like medical imaging, holography, and non-line-of-sight sensing. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2015–2020) Best Paper Award at ICCP 2011 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2008–2011) Teaching & Funding: Taught courses on computational photography and computer vision. Secured grants from NSF, NIH, and industry partners (e.g., Samsung, Omron) for projects like Coherent Computational Imaging and Snapshot 3D Holographic Microscope . Labs & Teams: Directs the Computational Photography Lab, collaborating with institutions like Argonne National Labs and museums for projects in cultural heritage imaging.

Ryan Carneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleontology
• Epidemiology
• Functional Morphology
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Dr. Ryan Carney is an Associate Professor of Digital Science at the University of South Florida's Department of Integrative Biology (College of Arts and Sciences). His research bridges paleontology and epidemiology, using cutting-edge technologies like 3D imaging, AI, and VR/AR. He studies dinosaur biomechanics (e.g., Archaeopteryx flight mechanics) and mosquito-borne diseases (e.g., malaria, Zika) through NSF/NIH-funded collaborations with agencies like NASA and the CDC. His work integrates citizen science platforms (iNaturalist, Mosquito Alert) for disease surveillance and develops AI tools for mosquito classification. Education: PhD (Brown), MPH/MBA (Yale), B.A.'s in Biology & Art (UC Berkeley) Lab: SCA 107 (focuses on digital paleontology and disease modeling) Research interests span dinosaur functional morphology, epidemiological modeling using GIS/remote sensing, and translating science through immersive technologies. He received awards like the National Geographic Emerging Explorer and multiple USF teaching/research accolades. Awards: CAS Liberal Arts Teaching Award, Outstanding Research Achievement, etc. Grants include NSF funding for AI-driven mosquito surveillance and NIH support for disease control. His lab's innovations include the Global Mosquito Observations Dashboard (GMOD) and VR reconstructions of prehistoric species.

• Defects in Semiconductors
• Porous AlGaN Materials
• Cathodoluminescence Spectroscopy
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Gunnar Kusch is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on defects in semiconductors, porous AlGaN materials, and advanced characterization techniques like cathodoluminescence (CL) and atom probe tomography (APT). He holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde and leads projects on UV-B LED optimization, nanoscale defect behavior analysis, and semiconductor device design. His work bridges materials synthesis, characterization, and device performance, with applications in energy-efficient lighting and solar cell technology. Key research areas include: Defect engineering in III-nitride semiconductors Porous AlGaN templates for high-efficiency UV emitters Correlative microscopy techniques (CL, EBSD, APT) Composition-structure-property relationships in photovoltaic materials Notable contributions include developing CL-based methods for nanoscale defect analysis and demonstrating improved Cu(In,Ga)S₂ solar cell efficiencies through compositional engineering. His laboratory focuses on translating microscopic insights into macroscopic device improvements.

Andrew Friendمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Carbon Cycle
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Climate Science
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Andrew Friend is a Researcher at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Geography . His work focuses on terrestrial ecosystem dynamics, particularly the interplay between vegetation, carbon fluxes, and climate systems. He develops process-based computer models to simulate vegetation growth, competition, and carbon cycle responses, while also conducting experimental and field studies in collaboration with institutions like the Sainsbury Laboratory, NIAB, and Forestry England. Friend’s research integrates plant physiological knowledge with global vegetation modeling . Key interests include source-sink carbon interactions, physiological diversity in ecosystems, and the impact of climate extremes on forest resilience. His models address challenges such as drought, temperature changes, and deforestation, with applications in predicting future carbon balances and informing climate mitigation strategies. The 15 most recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding Amazon deforestation tipping points , wood formation mechanisms , and fire/disturbance impacts on ecosystems . These works span climate science , forest ecology , and biogeochemical cycles , emphasizing multi-scale approaches from cellular processes to global systems. Friend collaborates with institutions like Forestry England (Thetford Forest studies), Sainsbury Laboratory , and the C-CLEAR Doctoral Training Partnership . His work bridges computational modeling, experimental validation, and field data to advance terrestrial carbon cycle science.

Seth Finneganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Paleobiology
• Extinction Selectivity
• Environmental Proxy Analysis
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Seth Finnegan is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and affiliated with the University of California Museum of Paleontology. His research focuses on understanding the processes shaping marine ecosystems and biota from the late Neoproterozoic to the present, with a particular emphasis on the Ordovician Period and mass extinctions. He integrates field observations, laboratory data, and literature databases to study extinction selectivity, environmental proxies (e.g., stable isotopes, biomarkers), and ecosystem reconstructions. His lab, the Finnegan Lab, explores themes such as organism-environment interactions and the drivers of biodiversity changes. Finnegan’s work has been widely published in journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Geology , and he collaborates with institutions globally. Despite no listed awards here, his contributions to paleontology are significant.

• Immunology
• Virology
• Inflammation
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Santiago F. González is a Group Leader at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) in Bellinzona, Switzerland, and an extraordinary professor at the University of Italian Switzerland (USI). He earned dual PhDs in microbiology (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) and immunology (University of Copenhagen, Denmark), followed by postdoctoral work (2007–2011) at Harvard Medical School's Immune Disease Institute under Michael Carroll. PhD in Microbiology, University of Santiago de Compostela PhD in Immunology, University of Copenhagen His research focuses on immune system dynamics during respiratory viral infections, vaccination, and cancer metastasis. Key areas include influenza recognition , lymph node inflammation , and immune cell behavior in vivo. He pioneered studies on C-type lectin receptors (e.g., SIGN-R1) in viral immunity and epigenetic modulators for inflammation. Recent publications highlight his work in epigenetic drug development , nanovaccines , and computational tools for immune cell tracking. His group uses two-photon intravital microscopy and spatial-temporal modeling to dissect immune responses. Scientific awards include three EU Marie Curie Fellowships (2004–2013), enabling his transition to independent research. His collaborations span Harvard, USI, and European institutions, with grants from the EU and Swiss research bodies. His lab at IRB, established via the 2013 Marie Curie Career Integration Grant , develops novel imaging approaches and therapeutic strategies for infectious and immune-mediated diseases.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Medical Imaging
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Stella Yu is a Professor specializing in computer vision, machine learning, and AI applications across medical imaging, robotics, and wildlife recognition. She emphasizes adaptive advising tailored to individual student strengths, with regular one-on-one and group meetings to discuss research progress and paper presentations. Yu's research group focuses on unsupervised learning, deep learning workflows, and interdisciplinary applications such as MRI reconstruction, meibography analysis, and aerial wildlife monitoring. Her work bridges theoretical advancements with practical tools like DeepInPy for inverse problems. She strongly advocates for teaching experience through GSI roles and ensures students have conference funding to present findings at top venues. Education Expectations: Regular literature review, lab presence for junior students, and clear authorship protocols. Key Research Themes: Feature learning, medical AI, computational optics, and wildlife population surveys. Her lab promotes a collaborative environment with structured feedback loops, emphasizing both technical rigor and creative problem-solving. Current projects include BatVision for 3D spatial navigation using audio signals, and AI-driven solutions for dry eye diagnosis and building information modeling.

Raphael Sznitmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Probabilistic Methods
• Statistical Learning
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Prof. Dr. Raphael Sznitman serves as Director of the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and Head of the Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging group at the University of Bern, Switzerland, holding a Full Professor position in AI for Medical Imaging since 2015. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University (2011) MSc in Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University (2009) BSc in Cognitive Systems, University of British Columbia (2007) Research Interests: Sznitman's work centers on computational vision , probabilistic methods , and statistical learning applied to medical imaging challenges. His group develops AI algorithms for ophthalmic diagnostics, surgical robotics, and medical image analysis, with emphasis on OCT, surgical phase recognition, and domain adaptation techniques. Key application areas include retinal disease detection and cataract surgery automation. Publication Trends: His 2021-2025 publications reveal concentrated efforts in deep learning for medical imaging , particularly in ophthalmology (OCT analysis) and surgical video understanding. Emerging themes include LLM applications for clinical monitoring, unsupervised out-of-distribution detection for surgical safety, and physics-informed AI for multimodal medical data fusion. Research Leadership: As ARTORG Center Director, Sznitman oversees interdisciplinary research bridging computer science and clinical medicine. His group collaborates extensively with Bern University Hospital clinicians on translational projects, securing funding for AI-driven diagnostic tools and surgical assistance systems. Current initiatives focus on real-time intraoperative guidance and spaceflight ophthalmology applications. Laboratory: The Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging group operates within ARTORG's dedicated facilities, maintaining partnerships with surgical robotics labs and ophthalmology departments for clinical validation of AI systems. Their work integrates multimodal data streams including OCT, VR perimetry, and surgical video feeds.

• Free-Electron Lasers
• Ultrafast X-ray Spectroscopy
• Nanoparticle Dynamics
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Christoph Bostedt holds dual appointments as a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and as Head of the Laboratory for Synchrotron Radiation and Femtochemistry (LSF) at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI). He leads strategic operations for the LSF, managing five research groups and overseeing four beamlines at the Swiss Light Source and the Alvra Endstation at SwissFEL. His research focuses on ultrafast x-ray science, including single-shot imaging, non-linear x-ray spectroscopy, and femtosecond pump-probe techniques. He collaborates globally on initiatives like the Athos project, aiming to advance ultrafast x-ray technologies. Bostedt has over 150 publications and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, recipient of the Röntgen Prize. Education: Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg with research at Lawrence Livermore and Berkeley National Laboratories. Prior roles include leadership at Argonne National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Research Interests: Single-particle imaging and coherent diffraction X-ray free-electron laser applications Ultrafast dynamics in nanoparticles and molecular systems Non-linear x-ray spectroscopy Time-resolved x-ray pump-probe methods Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society Röntgen Prize (University of Giessen) Labs & Projects: Spearheads the Athos beamline project at SwissFEL, developing the Maloja endstation for ultrafast x-ray studies. Oversees the Laboratory for Femtochemistry and collaborates on advanced imaging techniques for nanoscale science.

Ian Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Management
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Ian Bradley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. His research focuses on creating sustainable biological processes to address needs in engineered and natural systems for water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017) MS in Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011) MS in Civil Engineering (Structures), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010) Research Interests: Dr. Bradley specializes in microalgal-based nutrient recovery, wastewater surveillance for public health monitoring, PFAS degradation using nanomaterials, and sustainable resource recovery systems. His work integrates biological processes with environmental engineering to optimize wastewater treatment efficiency and develop predictive models for water quality and health outcomes. Publications: His recent research includes advancements in microalgal cultivation (EcoRecover process), wastewater-based epidemiology for SARS-CoV-2 tracking, and computational enzyme design for PFAS remediation. These studies demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise spanning environmental engineering, biotechnology, and public health analytics.

Vikas Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
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Vikas Singh is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with appointments in Computer Sciences and Statistics. He also serves as a part-time Faculty Researcher at Google DeepMind. His research focuses on image analysis, machine learning, and medical imaging applications, particularly in neuroimaging and Alzheimer's disease studies. Singh holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from SUNY Buffalo and has taught courses such as BMI/CS 767 (Medical Image Analysis) and CS 766 (Computer Vision). Affiliations: UW Computer Vision Group, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (W-ADRC), Machine Learning@UW. Research: Develops algorithms for medical image analysis, including tools for neuroimaging and longitudinal biomarker studies. Grants: Collaborates on grants related to Alzheimer's progression modeling and imaging techniques. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, bridging statistics, geometry, and optimization to solve real-world problems in healthcare and engineering.

Bert Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Art
• Classical Archaeology
• Mediterranean Studies
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Professor Bert Smith is a distinguished academic at the University of Oxford, serving as a Fellow of Lincoln College. He holds the position of Professor in the Faculty of Classics, with a specialization in Greek Archaeology and Roman Art/Archaeology. His academic journey includes MA, MPhil, and DPhil degrees from Oxford University. Prior to his current role, he was a Harkness Fellow at Princeton University (1983-85) and taught Hellenistic and Roman art at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts (1986-1995). His research focuses on the art and visual cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, particularly the relationship between visual representation and social/political contexts. As director of the Aphrodisias excavation project since 1991, he has contributed significantly to understanding the archaeology of Greek cities in the Eastern Roman Empire. Key achievements include a British Academy/Philip Leverhulme Fellowship (2007-2008) and leadership in the AHRC-funded 'Last Statues of Antiquity' project (2009-2012), resulting in a collaborative book (2016). Teaching responsibilities include lectures and seminars on Greek and Roman art and archaeology. His publications span over four decades, with notable works on sarcophagi iconography, Aphrodisias excavations, and Hellenistic art. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Oxford Centre for Greek and Roman Antiquity (OCGRA). Current research continues to explore late antiquity art and archaeology through fieldwork and interdisciplinary projects.

Hillel Adesnikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neural Circuits
• Optogenetics
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Dr. Hillel Adesnik is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading researcher in the neural basis of sensory perception. His lab focuses on cortical microcircuits, optogenetics, and neural coding, with emphasis on visual processing and memory formation. Key Research Areas: Cortical Microcircuits Optogenetic Tools Gamma Band Rhythms Neural Coding Mechanisms Dr. Adesnik has pioneered high-speed optical methods like 3D-MAP and 3D-SHOT to manipulate neural activity. His work spans cortical dynamics, synaptic plasticity, and cortical layer interactions, with applications in understanding learning algorithms and sensory inference. Selected Trends from Publications: Recent preprints and papers highlight advancements in cortical VIP neuron function, channelrhodopsin structures, and inter-areal computations. His team utilizes two-photon holography, cryo-EM, and computational modeling to decode perception-related neural codes. Scientific Awards: NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2013) Dr. Adesnik's lab collaborates with institutions like NIH and develops tools for awake animal studies. Funding includes grants from the Beckman Young Investigator Program and NIH.

• Computational Imaging
• Optical Systems Design
• Machine Learning
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Nicholas Antipa is an Assistant Professor at the University of California San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering, in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. His research focuses on the co-design of optical systems and algorithms to develop advanced computational imaging systems, leveraging innovations in 3D printing, sensors, machine learning, and AI. He holds a PhD in Computational Imaging from UC Berkeley and previously worked at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab on optical metrology for the National Ignition Facility. His work includes pioneering projects like the DiffuserCam and Miniscope3D, which enable high-dimensional optical signal capture and 3D microscopy. Education: PhD in Computational Imaging, UC Berkeley (2020) MS in Optics, University of Rochester Institute of Optics BS in Optical Science and Engineering, UC Davis Research Interests: Computational imaging systems, single-shot high-dimensional optical capture, lensless imaging, and applications in neuroscience and marine science. His lab explores novel optical designs, compressed sensing, and AI-driven imaging techniques to push the boundaries of conventional systems. Scientific Awards: Best Paper at ICCP 2019, 2016 Best Demo at ICCP 2017 No. 2 in Optica 15 Top-Cited Articles (2020) Affiliations: Director of the Computational Imaging Systems Lab at UCSD. Collaborates with institutions like Lawrence Livermore National Lab and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for projects in marine sediment mapping and underwater object detection. His lab emphasizes open-source tools, such as the DiffuserCam Raspberry Pi tutorial.

• Quality and Reliability Engineering
• Design of Experiments
• Time Series Analysis
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Rong Pan is a Professor at the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, Arizona State University (ASU). He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (2002), an M.S. from Florida A&M University (1999), and a B.S. in Materials Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1995). His research focuses on quality and reliability engineering, design of experiments, time series analysis, and statistical learning theory. Key projects involve NSF-funded research on reliability prediction, accelerated life testing, and degradation modeling. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Quality Technology and has authored over 80 publications. Courses taught include Reliability Engineering, Design of Experiments, and Statistics for Data Analysts. His academic service includes roles as a referee for IEEE Transactions and IIE journals. Research interests emphasize statistical methods for reliability improvement, with recent work on Bayesian inference models, optimal experimental design, and machine learning applications in industrial systems. Grants include collaborations with the NSF, Arizona Department of Transportation, and Science Foundation Arizona. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications in manufacturing, energy systems, and semiconductor reliability. Education: Ph.D. (2002), M.S. (1999), B.S. (1995) Key Research Areas: Reliability Engineering, Bayesian Methods, Time Series, DOE Active Grants: NSF CMMI, SUNY IT Visiting Scholar Program Teaching: IEE 573 Reliability Engineering, DSE 501 Statistics Service: Journal of Quality Technology (Associate Editor), IEEE Transactions (Referee)