جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David Duvenaudمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Generative Models
• Bayesian Inference
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Duvenaud is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto , holding a Canada Research Chair in Generative Models and a Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society . He is cross-appointed to the Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistical Sciences . A Sloan Research Fellow and founding member of the Vector Institute , his work bridges deep probabilistic models , AI safety , and scientific computing . PhD in Machine Learning (University of Cambridge, 2014) Postdoc in Hyperparameter Optimization (Harvard University, 2016) Co-founded Invenia (energy forecasting company) His research spans foundational Neural Ordinary Differential Equations (NeurIPS 2018 Best Paper) and Automatic Chemical Design (ACS Central Science 2018) to recent work on AGI governance (2025) and AI safety (2024). Key contributions include stochastic variational inference , implicit differentiation frameworks , and antisymmetrization layers for quantum Monte Carlo. Recent publications (2024-2025) focus on systemic existential risks from AI , many-shot jailbreaking attacks , and epistemic uncertainty quantification . His group trains energy-based models with scalable MCMC samplers and develops invertible neural architectures (e.g., Residual Flows NeurIPS 2019). He also explores human-AI alignment through LLM Processes (NeurIPS 2024) and Sycophancy in Language Models (ICLR 2024). Canada Research Chair (2025) NSERC Grant (2025) Sloan Research Fellow (2021) Schwartz Reisman Chair (2021) Best Paper Award (NeurIPS 2018) Distinguished Paper Award (ICFP 2021) His students include James Requeima , Jesse Bettencourt , and Raymond Douglas . He teaches courses on Statistical Methods for Machine Learning and Differentiable Inference . Current work (2025) investigates systemic human disempowerment through incremental AI capabilities and sabotage risk mitigation via hyperparameter-aware evaluations.

• Computer Networks
• Network Security
• Machine Learning in Networking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariano Scazzariello is a Lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Network and Systems Engineering. He teaches the course 'Network Systems with Edge or Cloud Datacenters (IK2227)'. His research focuses on advanced networking topics including machine learning in networks, high-speed packet processing, network emulation, and software-defined networking innovations. His work spans contributions to network emulation tools like Kathará and Megalos, stateful packet processing at terabit scales, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) for network configuration and vulnerability detection. Recent research emphasizes low-latency protocols (e.g., SRv6/DetNet integration) and GPU-centric networking on commodity hardware. Mariano’s publications (2020–2025) highlight expertise in network function virtualization, ASIC-based switching, and optimizing network configurations through AI-driven approaches. He has pioneered frameworks for evaluating routing protocols and virtualizing large network scenarios at scale.

Mike Gilesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Monte Carlo Methods
• Multilevel Monte Carlo Methods
• Scientical Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mike Giles is a Professor of Numerical Analysis at the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute and serves as Head of the Numerical Analysis Group. He is also a Professorial Fellow at Balliol College and a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). His academic career spans computational mathematics, scientific computing, and computational finance. Professor Giles' research primarily focuses on Monte Carlo methods, with particular emphasis on the development and numerical analysis of multilevel Monte Carlo methods over the past 15 years. His work has significant applications in computational finance, uncertainty quantification, and solving stochastic differential equations. He has also made substantial contributions to high-performance computing, especially in the exploitation of many-core GPUs for scientific computing applications. His research bridges theoretical numerical analysis with practical computational implementations. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in Monte Carlo methodology, evolving from foundational work on path simulation to sophisticated multilevel techniques that dramatically improve computational efficiency. His research spans multiple disciplines including numerical analysis, computational finance, and high-performance computing, with a clear focus on developing practical algorithms that address real-world computational challenges in science and finance. Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) Professor Giles actively teaches courses in numerical methods for the MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance and is a leading educator in GPU programming, organizing an annual intensive course on CUDA Programming on NVIDIA GPUs. He has been instrumental in establishing JADE, Oxford's GPU supercomputer facility, which supports research in machine learning and scientific computing. His leadership extends to the Numerical Analysis Group at Oxford and the Mathematical and Computational Finance Group, where he fosters interdisciplinary research connecting mathematics, finance, and computer science. Through his educational initiatives and research leadership, Giles has significantly influenced both academic research and practical applications of advanced computational methods.

Björn Brandenburgمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Real-Time Systems
• Scheduling Algorithms
• Real-Time Operating Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Björn Brandenburg is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) in Kaiserslautern, Germany. His work focuses on real-time systems, scheduling algorithms, and operating system design, with a particular emphasis on predictable resource allocation and performance guarantees in multiprocessor and cyber-physical environments. His research interests include real-time response-time analysis (e.g., PROSA ), locking protocols for multiprocessor systems, side-channel mitigation in cloud environments, and the verification of real-time scheduling policies. He has contributed to foundational studies on deadline failure probabilities, self-suspending tasks, and predictable real-time Linux implementations. Scientific awards include recognition for outstanding papers on TimerShield (2017) Offline Equivalence (2017) . His work intersects with practical systems like LITMUSRT and ROS 2, aiming to bridge theoretical guarantees with real-world applications in safety-critical and distributed real-time systems.

Henry D. Pfisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Theory
• Error-Correcting Codes
• Quantum Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henry D. Pfister is the Addy Family Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, with a secondary appointment in Mathematics. He holds affiliations with the Pratt School of Engineering and the Duke Quantum Center. His research focuses on information theory, error-correcting codes, quantum computing, and machine learning applications in communications. Pfister earned his Ph.D. from UC San Diego and has held prior roles at Texas A&M University, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, and Qualcomm. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, UC San Diego (2003); M.S. degrees in Public Policy and Environmental Management from Duke University; J.D. and additional degrees from UNC Chapel Hill. Research interests include Reed-Muller codes, quantum error correction, neural decoders for DNA storage, and capacity-achieving coding schemes. Recent work highlights include proving Reed-Muller codes achieve capacity on binary-erasure channels and developing quantum-enhanced classical communication protocols. Publications span topics like polar codes for quantum channels, belief-propagation algorithms, and neural network-based decoding. Notable grants include NSF funding for DNA storage coding and quantum simulation projects. Pfister has advised over 20 graduate students and is a recipient of the STOC Best Paper Award and NSF CAREER Award.

Uzi Vishkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Parallel Algorithms
• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Uzi Vishkin is a Professor at the University of Maryland's Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with additional affiliation in the Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on parallel computing, including the PRAM-On-Chip vision to bridge parallel algorithms and hardware. He holds a D.Sc. from Technion (1981), M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Mathematics from Hebrew University (1975/1974). Research interests span parallel algorithms, PRAM (Parallel Random Access Machine) architecture, machine learning applications, and pattern matching. His PRAM-On-Chip project aims to create a coherent computing stack for many-core processors. Vishkin has contributed to theoretical foundations and practical implementations, including the XMT architecture and compiler. He has been recognized with ACM Fellow (1996), Highly Cited Researcher (2003), and National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2024). Awards highlight his pioneering work in parallel algorithms and computing systems. Teaching spans courses like Parallel Algorithms and Mathematical Foundations for Computer Engineering. He emphasizes parallel algorithmic thinking in education and has developed teaching materials for high school and university levels. Key projects include the XMT architecture, simulations, and tools for parallel programming. His work integrates algorithmic theory with hardware design to address programming challenges in many-core systems.

Ali Ghodsiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ali Ghodsi is a Professor at the University of Waterloo and Director of the Data Science Lab, with affiliations at the Vector Institute. His research spans machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence, with applications in natural language processing, bioinformatics, and computer vision. His group develops theoretical frameworks and algorithms for analyzing large-scale datasets, focusing on neural network architectures, knowledge distillation, and model efficiency. Current projects include deep learning for identity control, computational antibody design, and generative AI/large language models. Ghodsi has authored influential tutorials on diffusion models, graph neural networks, and large language models. Notable research contributions include computational methods for de novo peptide sequencing from mass spectrometry data, green simulation-assisted reinforcement learning, and efficient natural language processing models. His lab maintains collaborations with industry partners including Google, Amazon, and Roche.

Bo Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Graphics
• Computational Physics
• Scientific Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bo Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on computational approaches for complex physical systems, including fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and robotics control. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and completed postdoctoral research at MIT CSAIL. He has been recognized with the NSF Career Award (2022) and multiple best paper awards at SIGGRAPH conferences. Education: B.E.-M.S., Software Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ph.D., Computer Science, Stanford University Postdoc, EECS, MIT Research Interests: Develops numerical algorithms and machine learning techniques to simulate fluidic systems, soft materials, and multi-scale phenomena. His work emphasizes vorticity preservation, real-time simulation, and physics-based AI integration. Key Contributions: Pioneered Particle Flow Map (PFM) methods for fluid simulation, developed open-source libraries like SimpleX and PFM Hub, and contributed to projects like Genesis physics engine. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in top venues (SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, IEEE TVCG). Awards: NSF Career Award (2022) Best Paper Honorable Mention (SIGGRAPH 2025) Best Paper Award (SIGGRAPH Asia 2024) Grants & Projects: Leads NSF-funded research on Physical AI Design, collaborating with Sandia National Labs on real-time CFD solvers. Active in open-source software development for computational physics and graphics.

Christiane Barzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Revenue Management
• Stochastic Dynamic Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christiane Barz is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Zurich's Institute for Business Administration since 2016. Previously, she held academic roles at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Technical University (TU) Berlin. Her research focuses on stochastic dynamic systems, Markov decision processes, and their applications in revenue management. She emphasizes making mathematical tools accessible and practical for real-world problem-solving, particularly in optimizing decision-making under uncertainty. Education includes a degree in industrial engineering and a doctorate from the University of Karlsruhe (TH), Germany. Her career path includes postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and roles as an Assistant Professor at UCLA. She combines academic excellence with balancing family life, advocating for gender equity in STEM fields. Her research explores risk-sensitive decision-making frameworks, dynamic pricing models for transportation and healthcare, and optimizing resource allocation in complex systems. Recent work includes applications in FlixBus, air cargo networks, and improving patient admission scheduling in hospitals. Barz's teaching philosophy prioritizes demystifying mathematics for students, encouraging critical engagement rather than fear of complexity. She collaborates with industry partners to apply operations research methods to real-world challenges, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Disaster Response and Mitigation
• Digital Data Collection Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. J. David Frost is the Elizabeth and Bill Higginbotham Professor of Civil Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and a Regents' Entrepreneur. He has held academic positions at Purdue University and Georgia Tech, with a focus on geotechnical engineering and disaster response. As founding director of Georgia Tech's Savannah campus and head of the Geosystems Engineering Group, Frost has shaped academic programs and research initiatives. Education: B.A.I and B.A. in Civil Engineering and Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin (1980) M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University (1986, 1989) Research Interests span geotechnical engineering, bio-inspired design, and disaster resilience. His work emphasizes digital data collection systems for subsurface hazard assessment, soil-polymeric material interactions, and geotechnical responses to earthquakes, hurricanes, and anthropogenic disasters. Recent projects integrate ant nest geometry, plant root mechanics, and geosynthetic innovations into infrastructure solutions. Scientific Contributions include two U.S. patents for subsurface data systems, leadership in NSF-funded post-disaster reconnaissance missions (e.g., 9/11, Türkiye earthquakes), and co-founding the Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association. His articles reflect expertise in bio-inspired geotechnics, machine learning for disaster modeling, and advanced computational simulations. Awards & Recognition: ASCE Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize NSF National Young Investigator Award Georgia Society of Professional Engineers Engineer of the Year in Education Coastal Business & Education Technology Alliance Leadership Innovation Award Professional Engagement includes chairing the Savannah Area GIS board, advising on ASCE Geo-Legislative Committees, and founding a software company serving 350+ global clients. His work bridges academia, policy, and industry innovation.

• Numerical and analytical modeling of subsurface multi-component, multiphase flows
• Environmental and ecological implications of coastal groundwater flow
• Aquifer parameter estimation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Li Hailong is a Chair Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen. He holds a PhD in Hydrogeology from the University of Hong Kong (2003), an MSc (1991) and BSc (1988) in Applied Mathematics from Fudan University. His academic journey includes professorships at China University of Geosciences-Beijing (2009-2020) and Anshan Normal University (1999-2009). Recipient of 2010 NSFC Outstanding Young Scientist Grant 2022 Dayu Water Conservancy Science and Technology Award 2008 Chutian Professorship (Hubei Province's highest academic honor) Dr. Li's research focuses on multi-component, multi-phase subsurface flows in coastal zones and their ecological/environmental effects. His work spans aquifer parameter estimation, ecohydrology, marine groundwater discharge, and computational fluid dynamics. Recent projects involve submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) quantification in Bohai Sea and Jiaozhou Bay using radium/radon isotopes. His publications in top journals like Nature Geoscience , Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , and Water Resources Research have been cited 7,072 times (H-index 49). He has led 19 research projects, including 6 NSFC grants and 973 Program subprojects. Dr. Li serves on editorial boards of Advances in Water Resources and Water Science and Engineering , and was Associate Editor for Hydrogeology Journal (2012-2015).

• Hypersonics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ingo Jahn is a Professor at The University of Queensland's School of Engineering. His academic career spans roles including R&D at Rolls-Royce (2007–2012) and academic positions at The University of Queensland (2012–2022). He holds an MEng (Oxford, 2005) and PhD (Oxford, 2011). Education: MEng in Engineering, University of Oxford (2005) PhD in Aerospace Engineering, University of Oxford (2011) Research Interests: Hypersonics: vehicle design, glide trajectory optimization, and aerothermodynamics Fluid Dynamics: computational methods, turbulence, and flow control Control Systems: model predictive control and co-design frameworks Thermodynamics: heat transfer in supercritical CO2 cycles and thermal protection systems His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, with a focus on hypersonic vehicle integration and propulsion systems. Publications: Recent articles emphasize hypersonic vehicle co-design, fluid-structure interaction, and experimental methods. Key themes include trajectory optimization, thermal management, and advanced simulation techniques. Grants & Awards: No awards explicitly listed, but extensive industry collaboration (e.g., Rolls-Royce) and leadership in high-impact projects indicate significant recognition. Supervision: Currently supervising 8 doctoral students on topics like hypersonic co-design, unstart prevention in ramjets, and scramjet trajectory optimization. Affiliations: Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences, AIAA, ASME. Active in conferences like AIAA SciTech and Global Power and Propulsion Society events.

Nick Heardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Bayesian Inference
• Clustering
• Changepoint Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nick Heard is a Professor and Chair in Statistics at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London. His research focuses on computational Bayesian inference, clustering, and changepoint analysis applied to dynamic networks (e.g., computer networks, social networks) and bioinformatics. He leads the EPSRC-funded NeST project on Network Stochastic Processes and Time Series, collaborating with universities including Bristol, Oxford, and LSE. His work bridges statistical theory with applied problems in cyber-security and neuroscience. Research Interests - Modelling large dynamic networks - Changepoint analysis and anomaly detection - Statistical methods for cyber-security - Bayesian computation and inference - Spectral clustering and graph embeddings Grants & Collaborations - Co-leads the NeST project on Dynamic graph embeddings: procedures and inference - EPSRC Programme Grant (EP/T004870/1) supporting Network Stochastic Processes and Time Series research Software & Tools - Developed open-source packages for Bayesian changepoint analysis (e.g., changepoints ) - Code for p-value combination methods ( standardised_partial_product )

Manuel Linares Alegretمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-energy astrophysics
• Compact objects in binary systems
• Neutron stars
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Manuel Linares Alegret is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, where he has been employed since September 2021. He also holds an Associate Professor position at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain, since 2018. His research focuses on high-energy astrophysics with particular emphasis on neutron stars, black holes, white dwarfs, and compact objects in binary systems. Dr. Linares earned his Physics Degree from Universitat de Barcelona (1998-2004) followed by a PhD in Astronomy from Universiteit van Amsterdam (2004-2009). His subsequent career includes prestigious fellowships including Rubicon Fellow at MIT (2009-2012), IAC Fellow (2012-2017), and Marie Curie Fellow at UPC (2017-2018). His research interests primarily center on compact binary systems, particularly millisecond pulsars known as 'spiders' (including black widows and redbacks), neutron star physics, accretion flows, thermonuclear bursts, and the search for super-massive neutron stars. His work combines observational astronomy with theoretical modeling to understand extreme physics in these systems. He leads the LOVE-NEST project, which investigates compact binary millisecond pulsars to find the most massive neutron stars and understand the interaction between accretion flows, pulsar winds, and neutron star magnetospheres. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on spider pulsar systems, with particular attention to mass measurements, orbital dynamics, irradiation effects, and the relationship between accretion and rotation-powered states. His work spans multiple observational wavelengths including optical, X-ray, and radio, often utilizing data from major telescopes and space observatories. ERC Consolidator Grant for LOVE-NEST project Marie Curie Fellow IAC Fellow Rubicon Fellow Dr. Linares has supervised numerous students at various levels, including PhD candidates, Master's students, and undergraduate research projects. He currently leads a substantial research team under the LOVE-NEST project, which has received 2M EUR in funding. His group includes multiple postdoctoral fellows and PhD candidates working on various aspects of compact object astrophysics. He teaches Observational Astrophysics (FY3215) at NTNU and has previously taught Quantum Physics and Physics I at UPC. He is the principal investigator of the LOVE-NEST (Looking for Super-Massive Neutron Stars) research group at NTNU, which focuses on compact binary millisecond pulsars. This team conducts research using multiple observational facilities worldwide and collaborates with international groups including those at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias and the University of Manchester.

Tim J. Nyeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Operations Research
• Process Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim J. Nye is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (1997) from the University of Waterloo, following an M.Sc. (1989) at Ohio State and B.A.Sc. (1987) at Waterloo. His research focuses on applying operations research techniques to manufacturing systems, with specific expertise in optimization algorithms for sheet metal processes, hydroforming reliability, and adaptive control in forging. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (1997) M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State (1989) B.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (1987) Research interests span multiple dimensions of advanced manufacturing: developing decision models for production investment, creating novel lot-sizing algorithms incorporating work-in-process costs, exact solutions for 2D nesting problems, and agent-based systems for reliability prediction using warranty data. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical metal forming applications. Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to manufacturing optimization, with particular focus on stamping processes, sheet metal design, and hydroforming reliability. These align with McMaster's research clusters in Advanced Materials & Manufacturing and Infrastructure. Scientific awards include the 2002 CSME Best Student Paper competition win for machine vision research with S. Dworkin. He maintains active collaborations with industry partners, as evidenced by his research on industry-university R&D ventures. Current projects explore intelligent open die forging as a solid freeform fabrication method, demonstrating his commitment to both traditional manufacturing improvement and emerging rapid prototyping technologies.