جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shoudong Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mobile robot navigation
• Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
• Underwater robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shoudong Huang is a Professor at the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering , University of Technology Sydney, and Deputy Director of the UTS Robotics Institute. His research focuses on mobile robot navigation , SLAM , nonlinear state estimation , and surgical robotics . He has published over 200 papers and is recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Scholars in Robotics (Aminer, 2018). PhD in Automatic Control, Northeastern University (China) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Hong Kong (1998-2000) Research Fellow, Australian National University (2001-2003) Full-time academic roles at UTS since 2004 His work addresses challenges in robot localization across extreme environments (underwater, underground mining, surgical settings) and develops globally optimal SLAM algorithms with guaranteed performance. He has secured over $4 million AUD in external funding, including ARC Discovery grants and industry partnerships. Recent publications emphasize cross-modal calibration (camera-LiDAR), interval analysis for bounded noise , and template-based deformable surface reconstruction . These span applications in autonomous driving, surgical navigation, and UAV guidance. Chancellor’s Medal for Research Excellence (2020) Supervisor of the Year (2023) Best Paper Award (2016 ICARCV) Huang serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Robotics and International Journal of Robotics Research , and has held leadership roles in top robotics conferences like IROS and RSS. His collaborations span MIT, USC, Zhejiang University, and industry partners including PMSW Research Pty Ltd and Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd.

Niki Kilbertusمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Causal Inference
• Ethics in AI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Niki Kilbertus is an Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in the Department of Informatics, and Group Leader at Helmholtz AI. His research focuses on causal machine learning, ethical AI systems, and applications in healthcare, climate science, and dynamical systems. He earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge (2020) and has held positions at DeepMind, Google, and Amazon during his studies. His research interests include causal discovery, fairness in AI, counterfactual reasoning, and integrating physics-based constraints into neural networks. Key contributions include foundational work on fair machine learning (e.g., avoiding discrimination through causal models) and developing methods for causal inference in complex systems like healthcare and climate modeling. Recent work emphasizes generative models for causal interventions, robust treatment effect estimation, and physically consistent neural differential equations. He leads a large interdisciplinary group with over 20 students and postdocs working on projects funded by Helmholtz Association, ERC, and industry collaborations. Notable awards include the Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientists (2024) and membership in the Junge Akademie. His lab maintains active partnerships with ELLIS, MCML, and the Zuse Institute Berlin.

Kenny S Breuerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Animal Flight
• Bacterial Motility
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kenneth S. Breuer is a Professor of Engineering at Brown University, serving as Director of the Center for Fluid Mechanics. He holds appointments in the School of Engineering and collaborates across disciplines, including Biology and Physics. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, animal flight mechanics (particularly bats), bacterial motility, renewable energy, and turbulence. Breuer earned his Sc.B. from Brown University and M.Sc./Ph.D. from MIT, returning to Brown in 1999 after faculty service at MIT. Education: Sc.B. (Brown), M.Sc./Ph.D. (MIT). Awards include Fellowships from the American Physical Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Harold and Esther Edgerton Chair at MIT. He has authored over 100 publications and edited books such as *Microscale Diagnostic Techniques*. Research Interests: Fluid mechanics at micro/nanoscales, bio-inspired flight mechanisms, energy harvesting, and vortex dynamics. Collaborations include Professors Sharon Swartz (Biology) and Thomas Powers (Engineering). Current projects explore bat wing aerodynamics, membrane hydrofoils, and aerosol transmission in vehicles. Awards: APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Chair (2012), Midwest Mechanics Lecturer, and multiple fellowships. Teaching includes courses in Fluid Mechanics, Transport Phenomena, and Renewable Energy Systems. His lab develops bio-inspired robotic systems and studies flow interactions in animal and engineered systems.

Zhi-Xun Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Superconductivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhi-Xun Shen is the Paul Pigott Professor in Physical Sciences at Stanford University, holding dual appointments in the Physics and Applied Physics Departments. He is a senior fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and serves on advisory boards for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars and Stanford Science Fellows programs. His research focuses on condensed matter and materials physics, particularly the electronic structures of superconductors, topological insulators, and novel materials. Dr. Shen pioneered advanced spectroscopic techniques, including photon-based imaging and scattering methods, and has authored over 600 publications with significant citation impact. His honors include the Kamerlingh Onnes Prize (2000), E.O. Lawrence Award (2010), and Oliver E. Buckley Prize (2011). He co-founded PrimeNano Inc., commercializing technologies from his lab, such as microwave impedance microscopy. His work bridges fundamental physics with energy-related applications, emphasizing the interplay between electronic structure and material properties. Dr. Shen’s research group explores cutting-edge topics like topological surface states, electron-phonon interactions, and superconductivity mechanisms. His inventions, such as non-resonance microwave imaging, have found applications in materials characterization. He remains active in advancing instrumentation and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations through his academic and industry roles.

Hassan Qudrat-Ullahمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainability
• Global/Climate Change
• System Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hassan Qudrat-Ullah is a Professor at the School of Administrative Studies, York University, and Coordinator of the Certificate in Logistics Management. He holds a PhD in Decision Sciences from NUS Business School and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on dynamic decision making, system dynamics modeling, energy planning, and interactive learning environments. He teaches courses on quantitative methods, logistics, and decision analysis, informed by global industry experience across 20+ countries. Research interests include sustainability, climate change, systems thinking, and educational applications of decision sciences. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Complexity in Applied Science and Technology and is a member of IEEE, DSI, and the International System Dynamics Society. His work has been published in Energy , Decision Support Systems , and others. Key projects include studies on 'structured-debriefing in dynamic decision making' and renewable energy policies in Africa. His recent articles (2023–2025) address AI integration in energy governance, system dynamics for supply chain resilience, and education for sustainability. Hassan advocates for systems thinking in K-12 education and enjoys traveling (visited 129 countries) and bird-watching.

Johnny Guzmánمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Scientific Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Johnny Guzmán is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, specializing in numerical analysis of partial differential equations and scientific computing. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University (2005) and a B.S. in Mathematics from California State University, Long Beach (1999). His research focuses on numerical methods for PDEs, including discontinuous Galerkin methods, mixed finite element methods, and fluid-structure interaction problems. Key contributions include work on hybridizable and mixed finite element methods, discontinuous Galerkin discretizations, and stability analysis of numerical schemes. He has been funded by multiple NSF grants, including a Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005–2008) and awards totaling over $1M in research support. Notable recognitions include the Comfort and Urry Family Fund Prize (2013). Guzmán collaborates with institutions globally and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Numerical Mathematics and Calcolo . His teaching spans computational linear algebra, numerical methods for differential equations, and finite element analysis.

Peter Bühlmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-dimensional Statistics
• Causal Inference
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Bühlmann is a Professor at ETH Zürich within the Seminar für Statistik , focusing on high-dimensional statistics, causal inference, and machine learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical software implementations in R packages like pcalg , mboost , and glmmlasso , impacting fields such as genomics, proteomics, and intensive care analytics. Key Contributions : Causal structure learning, stability selection, anchor regression, and deconfounding. Software : Developed widely used R packages for statistical modeling and causal inference. Teaching : Courses on high-dimensional statistics at ETH Zürich and international institutions. Research Trends : Recent articles emphasize causal robustness, domain adaptation, and applications in medicine. His work addresses challenges in heterogeneous data, missing values, and covariate shifts using methods like spectral deconfounding and residual prediction tests. Scientific Recognition : Co-author of a paper designated as a New Hot Paper (Meinshausen and Bühlmann, 2006) by Essential Science Indicators, indicating significant impact in high-dimensional multiple testing.

Richard M. Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Biological Circuit Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard M. Murray is the Thomas E. and Doris Everhart Professor of Control and Dynamical Systems and Bioengineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds a B.S. from Caltech (1985), M.S. from UC Berkeley (1988), and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1990). He has served in academic roles from Assistant Professor (1991–1997) to his current endowed professorship. He chaired the Engineering and Applied Science division (2000–2005) and Biology and Biological Engineering (2020–2024). His research focuses on feedback control in biological and autonomous systems, synthetic cells, and networked control systems. Collaborators include experts in robotics, synthetic biology, and systems biology. Key awards include the IEEE Control Systems Award and election to the National Academy of Engineering. His educational contributions span courses on control systems, robotics, and bioengineering. Current research projects include the Developer Cell initiative (Sloan Foundation), layered testing for autonomous systems (AFOSR), and microbiome-based environmental solutions (CHARMME, ARO). He advises numerous graduate students and postdocs, with notable alumni in academia and industry. Labs include facilities in Keck and Steele laboratories at Caltech. His work bridges control theory, synthetic biology, and autonomous systems to address societal challenges like environmental monitoring and safe autonomy.

Wim VAN LENTمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Management Strategy
• Business Ethics
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wim VAN LENT is a Full Professor of Management at IÉSEG School of Management , France. He holds an HDR in Management from IAE Paris Sorbonne and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from ESSEC Business School. His academic career includes roles as Visiting Professor at Curtin University (Australia), Griffith University (Australia), and Researcher at the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. He coordinates the 'Strategy and Sustainability' track and is a member of the LEM research group. His research focuses on Management Strategy , Business Ethics , Innovation and Entrepreneurship , and Historical Methodology . Notable areas include corporate archives' strategic use, temporal dynamics in organizations, and ethical repair mechanisms. His work often employs historical case studies, such as the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and colonial-era corporations, to analyze organizational adaptation and institutional contradictions. Van Lent's publications span top journals like Academy of Management Review , Small Business Economics , and Business Ethics Quarterly . His recent studies explore periodization practices in organizations, entrepreneurial time narratives, and moral repair frameworks. Teaching includes international strategy and corporate social responsibility at the MSc level. His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary management challenges, emphasizing how understanding past institutional dynamics informs modern organizational behavior and ethical decision-making.

• Household Finance
• Banking
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claire Célérier is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in Household Finance. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including the University of Toronto (where she advanced from Assistant to Associate Professor between 2016-2022) and the University of Zurich (2014-2016). She maintains an affiliation with the People's History Lab and actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization including 'Race, Equity and Public Policy' (2023) and 'Banks, States and the People' (2024). Dr. Célérier's research explores how finance can benefit households through multiple lenses including behavioral economics, asset pricing, and financial history. Her work investigates innovation in finance, diversity and inclusion impacts, and historical perspectives on financial systems. She has developed significant expertise in household finance, banking, and the intersection of finance with social issues, particularly racial disparities in financial markets as demonstrated in her award-winning research on the Freedman's Savings Bank. Her scholarly output shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on security design and investor behavior toward increasingly socially relevant research on financial inclusion, racial equity, and household financial decision-making. Recent publications demonstrate her growing focus on historical contexts of financial systems and their contemporary implications, particularly regarding marginalized communities. Canada Research Chair in Household Finance (2024) Bank of Canada Governor's Award (2022) University of Toronto Top 5% Merit Award (2021) Petro Canada Young Innovators Award Program (2021) Multiple Rotman School of Management Teaching Awards (2019-2021) Ieke van den Burg Prize for Research on Systemic Risk (2015) Dr. Célérier has successfully secured substantial research funding including Insight Development Grants (CAD 54,500), Connaught Research Grant (CAD 10,000), and the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Grant (EUR 400,000). She mentors several PhD students including Andrada Bilan (2020), Alexey Vasilenko (2023), and Purnoor Tak (Expected 2026), and has supervised numerous master's theses at both University of Toronto and University of Zurich. Her service contributions include Rotman School of Management MBA program committee, executive committee, seminar coordination, and faculty recruiting committee.

Christian Zillingerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Partial differential equations
• Fluid dynamics
• Material sciences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Christian Zillinger is a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specifically within the Department of Mathematics. He leads the Junior Research Group "Stability and Instability in Fluids and Materials" (AP6) as part of the CRC 1173. His office is located at Kollegiengebäude Mathematik (20.30), room 2.024 in Karlsruhe, Germany. Dr. Zillinger obtained his PhD under the supervision of Herbert Koch at the University of Bonn. Following his doctorate, he served as an assistant professor (NTT) at the University of Southern California and was a postdoctoral fellow at BCAM (Basque Center for Applied Mathematics). He recently completed his habilitation thesis titled "On Mixing and Resonances in Fluid Systems" at KIT in 2023. Dr. Zillinger's research focuses on partial differential equations motivated by physical problems, particularly in fluid dynamics and material sciences. His work encompasses several key areas: Mixing as a (de)stabilizing mechanism in fluids and inviscid damping Cascades of resonances and instabilities in fluids and plasmas Convex integration and microstructures in materials, including rigidity and flexibility phenomena Magnetic fluids and magnetohydrodynamics Partial dissipation in the Boussinesq equations His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on stability and instability phenomena in fluid systems, with particular attention to mathematical analysis of PDEs governing fluid behavior. He has made significant contributions to understanding echo chains, resonance phenomena, and damping mechanisms in various fluid models. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in physics and materials science, often employing advanced analytical techniques to address challenging problems in nonlinear PDEs. Dr. Zillinger actively teaches courses at KIT, including "Klassische Methoden für partielle Differentialgleichungen" (Classical Methods for Partial Differential Equations), "Introduction to convex integration," "Introduction to Kinetic Equations," and seminars on microstructure in materials and fluid dynamics. He leads the Junior Research Group "Stability and Instability in Fluids and Materials" which is part of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1173 at KIT, focusing on wave phenomena. This research group investigates mathematical aspects of stability and instability in physical systems, with applications to fluid dynamics and material science.

• Materials Science
• Thin Film Technology
• Optical Properties of Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Cemal Ulutaş is a faculty member at Hakkari University , affiliated with the Faculty of Education in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education . He also holds administrative and advisory roles across multiple institutions: Dean of the Faculty of Education Board Member at Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Fine Arts Coordinator at Education and Training Coordination Office Chairman of the Academic Evaluation and Quality Improvement Board Advisory Board Member at Career Development Application and Research Center His research focuses on materials science with an emphasis on thin film technology , particularly metal sulfides and oxides . He investigates structural, electrical, optical, and physical properties of films like γ-MnS, CuS, SnS, and Mn 3 O 4 , using methods such as chemical bath deposition and post-deposition annealing . Current projects examine the impact of variables like molar concentration, bath temperature, and substrate choice on thin film behavior. Recent publications (2010–2023) highlight systematic studies on metal chalcogenide thin films , including concentration gradients, substrate interactions, and thermal stability. Experimental techniques span X-ray diffraction , UV-Vis spectroscopy , and electrical resistivity measurements . Notably, his work bridges fundamental material science with applied engineering challenges, such as optimizing evaporative cooling systems in a 2010 study. As a thesis advisor, he has guided 2 graduate students . His academic contributions are documented in Google Scholar (10 citations, H-Index 620), Scopus (24 publications, H-Index 480), and Web of Science (15 citations, H-Index 9).

Harry E. Rudaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Nanostructures
• Nanoelectronics
• Nanophotonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Harry E. Ruda holds the Stanley Meek Chair in Advanced Nanotechnology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He directs the Centre for Advanced Nanotechnology and leads the Electronic-Photonic Materials Group. His research spans semiconductor nanostructures, focusing on nanoelectronics and nanophotonics, with notable contributions to nanowire growth, quantum transport, and plasmonic effects. Education: B.Sc. in Physics, Imperial College London Ph.D. in Physics, MIT His research interests include: Semiconductor nanowire growth via VLS process Quantum transport and spintronics Nonlinear optical effects in quantum dots/nanowires Surface state control through passivation Photonic crystal structures for optical devices Carrier dynamics in low-dimensional systems Recent publications highlight advancements in InAs nanowire sensors, Coulomb impurity effects, photonic crystal design, and hybrid superconducting/semiconductor devices. His work bridges fundamental electron dynamics and applied quantum technologies. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellow, Royal Society of Canada Fellow, Institute of Physics (UK) Fellow, Institute of Nanotechnology Fellow, Institution of Engineering and Technology Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering Teaching: MSE335: Materials Physics MSE490: Professional Ethics and Practice MSE1023: Quantum Transport

• Biomechanics
• Biomimetics
• Bio-inspired Structures
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Renate Sachse is a Researcher at the Chair of Structural Analysis, Technical University of Munich (TUM), where she has worked since May 2024. Previously, she held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University's Bertoldi Lab (2024) and TUM's Chair of Computational Mechanics (2021-2024), following academic staff roles at the University of Stuttgart (2015-2020). Her interdisciplinary work bridges civil engineering, biomechanics, and computational modeling. Her educational foundation includes a Master's in Civil Engineering from the University of Stuttgart (2014; thesis: 'Isogeometric contact analysis of thin-walled structures') and a Bachelor's from the same institution (2011; thesis: 'A Primary School Pavilion for Magagula in South Africa - Structural Analysis'). She also completed ERASMUS studies at ESTP Paris and internships at Foster + Partners and Werner Sobek AG. Dr. Sachse's research centers on biomechanics and biomimetics, with pioneering work on plant-inspired structures. She investigates snapping mechanisms in carnivorous plants (Venus flytrap, waterwheel plant) to develop bio-inspired adaptive systems, soft robotics, and metamaterials. Her expertise spans motion design for large-deformation structures, isogeometric analysis, and hygroscopic actuation in 4D-printed materials, emphasizing computational modeling of contact mechanics and structural stability. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on biomechanics (60% of articles), particularly plant movement mechanics translated into engineering solutions. Her work consistently integrates computational structural analysis with biological principles, showing increasing emphasis on motion design (25% of recent output) and additive manufacturing applications (15%). Key trends include translating snap-buckling phenomena into robotics and developing material design spaces for responsive structures. Her distinguished awards include the Bertha Benz Prize (2022), Klaus Tschira Boost Fund Fellowship (2022-2024), and University of Stuttgart Publication Award (2022). Additional recognition comprises GAMM Juniors Fellowship (2020-2022), AVK Innovation Award (2017), and Emil Mörsch Study Prize (2014). She has secured independent funding through the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund for high-risk interdisciplinary projects and participates in collaborative initiatives including CoDA, MistralWind, WINSENT, and FlexWing. While teaching advanced courses at TUM (Advanced Finite Element Methods, Theory of Plates), her mentorship focuses on computational mechanics and biomimetic design principles. Currently based at TUM's Chair of Structural Analysis under Prof. Bletzinger, she maintains active collaboration with Harvard University's Bertoldi Lab in developing next-generation adaptive structures.

Kai Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Geometric Analysis
• Calculus of Variations
• Metric Geometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kai Xu is a Morrey Visiting Assistant Professor in the Mathematics department at the University of California, Berkeley, mentored by Richard Bamler. Appointed in 2025, he holds a PhD from Duke University supervised by Hubert Bray. His research addresses foundational problems at the intersection of differential geometry and analysis. His educational background includes: PhD in Mathematics, Duke University (2025), supervised by Hubert Bray Xu's research spans geometric analysis, calculus of variations, and metric geometry with concentrated focus on 3D scalar curvature geometry, weak inverse mean curvature flow, nonlinear potential theory (p-harmonic functions for $1 \leq p \leq \infty$), and spectral Ricci curvature bounds. His work systematically explores connections between curvature constraints, topological properties, and geometric flows through rigorous analytical methods. His publication record (2022-2025) reveals consistent advancement in scalar curvature theory, inverse mean curvature flow, and spectral Ricci geometry. Key contributions include spectral splitting theorems, drawstring constructions for scalar curvature constraints, and topological gap theorems for positive scalar curvature 3-manifolds. His collaborative work with leading mathematicians appears in journals including Duke Mathematical Journal and Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Teaching responsibilities include Math 104 in Fall 2025. Information regarding student advising and grant funding is not specified in available materials. No dedicated laboratory or research team structure is described in the source text.