جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Inverse Problems
• Partial Differential Equations
• Mathematical Physics
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Ali Feizmohammadi is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream (LTA) in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto Mississauga, affiliated with the Mathematical and Computational Sciences division. His research focuses on inverse problems, partial differential equations, and geometric analysis. He holds a position emphasizing teaching excellence within the university's framework. His work addresses advanced mathematical challenges such as coefficient identification in subdiffusion equations, fractional Laplacian problems on Riemannian manifolds, and nonlinear elliptic equations on manifolds. Recent articles highlight contributions to the Calderón problem in various contexts, wave equation control, and spacetime finite element methods. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. He has not yet listed advisees in the available data. His research trends emphasize rigorous mathematical analysis of inverse problems in both classical and fractional PDE frameworks, with applications to geometric and control-theoretic questions. Dr. Feizmohammadi's work spans theoretical advancements in inverse problems, numerical methods for control systems, and the interplay between differential geometry and PDEs. His contributions address both fundamental theory and applied methodologies in mathematical physics and engineering.

Baris Fidanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Robotics
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Baris Fidan is a Professor in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, with cross appointments in System Design Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He is a senior member of IEEE and AIAA. His research focuses on cooperative/adaptive control, autonomous systems, multi-agent networks, and vehicular control applications. He leads the Cooperative & Adaptive Mechatronic Systems (CAMS) Lab, which develops control strategies for autonomous vehicles, robotic systems, and intelligent transportation. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California (2003) Masters in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Bilkent University (1998) Bachelor's in Electrical & Electronic Engineering & Mathematics, Middle East Technical University (1996) Research Interests: His work spans adaptive control theory, sensor networks, multi-agent coordination, autonomous vehicle networks, and biomedical systems control. He emphasizes practical applications in intelligent transportation, robotic navigation, and distributed system optimization. Grants & Projects: He has led major grants including NSERC Discovery Programs on cooperative mechatronic systems and 3D autonomous vehicle coordination. Industrial projects include autonomous driving strategies, vehicle control optimization, and high-precision gear manufacturing technologies. Labs/Teams: Directs the CAMS Lab, which collaborates on projects involving distributed motion planning, sensor localization, and autonomous vehicle networks. Current projects address challenges in urban autonomous driving, cooperative robotic systems, and resilient sensor networks.

• Electric Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Power System Stability and Control
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Xiaozhe Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill University, holding the Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Resilient and Stable Zero-Emission Electric Power Grids and the Rubin & So Foundation Faculty Scholar. He joined McGill in 2016 after a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT under Prof. Konstantin Turitsyn. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University (2015), with a minor in Applied Mathematics, and holds degrees from Zhejiang University (B.S., 2010) and Cornell (M.Eng., 2011). His research focuses on resilient power grids, data-driven methodologies, and cybersecurity in energy systems. Key areas include electric vehicle integration, stability assessment, and control strategies for renewable energy systems. He develops advanced techniques for uncertainty quantification, wide-area monitoring, and adversarial attack detection. Notable achievements include pioneering work on polynomial chaos expansion for probabilistic assessment and sparse identification for nonlinear dynamics. His articles explore topics like microgrid control, false data injection attacks, and decentralized energy trading. Awards: Canada Research Chair (Tier II), Rubin & So Foundation Scholar Grants/Projects: Focus on resilience, cybersecurity, and renewable integration funded via NSERC, Mitacs, and industry partnerships. He advises students through fellowships like Mitacs Elevate and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to modern grid challenges, including lab experiments and field trials.

Amir Hakamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Air Quality Modeling
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Inverse Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amir Hakami is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Carleton University , where he leads the Carleton Atmospheric Modelling Group . His research focuses on advanced air quality modeling techniques to inform environmental policy. Degrees: B.Sc. (Polytechnic of Tehran), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Georgia Tech), Postdoc (Caltech) Contact: Office 3454 Mackenzie Building, Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 8609, Email: amir.hakami@carleton.ca Research Interests: Air quality modeling at multiple spatial scales Adjoint sensitivity analysis for atmospheric response Inverse modeling and data assimilation techniques Uncertainty quantification in environmental systems Interdisciplinary applications in policy, public health, and economics Teaching: Courses include Environmental Engineering Systems Modeling , Contaminant Transport , and Air Pollution & Emissions Control at undergraduate and graduate levels. Research Group: The group includes Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni working on topics ranging from atmospheric chemistry to sustainable energy systems. Members come from diverse backgrounds in engineering, science, and policy disciplines.

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy
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Claudio Canizares is a University Professor and Hydro One Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He also serves as Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE). With a career spanning over 30 years, his research focuses on power systems stability, smart grids, microgrids, and renewable energy integration. He has secured nearly $118 million in grants and supervised 180+ researchers/students. Education: PhD (1991) and MSc (1988) in Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison; Electrical Engineering Diploma (1984) from Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador. Research Interests : Nonlinear systems theory, FACTS/HVDC applications, energy storage systems, microgrid stability/control, renewable integration in remote communities, and smart grid analytics. His work emphasizes bridging academic research with industrial applications through collaborations with utilities and tech firms. Key Achievements : IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid Editor-In-Chief; multiple IEEE Fellowships (IEEE, Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering); 2017 IEEE PES Outstanding Educator Award; 2016 IEEE Canada Electric Power Medal. His publications (370+) include landmark papers on microgrid stability definitions and control frameworks, cited over 29,000 times. Teaching: Recently taught ECE 140 (Linear Circuits), ECE 467 (Power Systems Analysis), and graduate courses ECE 6601PD/ECE 6613PD on power systems modeling and analysis.

Majid Pahlevaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Power Grids
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Dr. Majid Pahlevani is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University, affiliated with the Smith School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University (2012) and has prior roles as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary (2016–2019) and Chief R&D Engineer/VP of Technology at SPARQ Systems, Inc. (2011–2016). His research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and energy storage, with a lab environment emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has authored over 130 publications, holds 50 U.S. patents, and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Education: Ph.D. (2012) – Queen's University; B.Sc./M.Sc. (2002) – Isfahan University of Technology. Research Interests: Power Electronics Technology, Renewable Energy Systems, Micro-Grids, Smart-Grids, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems, Solar Technology, LED Technology. His lab, ePOWER Lab, engages in industrial projects across these domains, fostering teamwork and cross-disciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards: Includes the Early Research Excellence Award (Alberta), Research Achievement Award (University of Calgary), Teaching Achievement Award, and IEEE Canada's Research Excellence Award. Current Supervision: Postdoctoral Fellows Laleh Saleh Ghadimi, Sergey Dayneko, and Pavel Linkov (2022). He leads the ePOWER Lab, collaborating with industry partners like Freescale Semiconductor and SPARQ Systems. Affiliations: Member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society and the Queen's Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research.

Abhijit Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamics
• Probabilistic Mechanics
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abhijit Sarkar is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, Ottawa. His work centers on computational dynamics and probabilistic modeling, with office MC 3076 in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering and contact details including phone (613) 520-2600 x6320 and email abhijit_sarkar@carleton.ca . Education: D.Phil. from University of Oxford M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) B.E. from Calcutta University Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation His research drives innovation in uncertainty quantification for complex engineering systems. Core interests include dynamics of nonlinear structures, probabilistic mechanics for stochastic finite element methods, and Bayesian inference frameworks for parameter estimation. He pioneers scalable high-performance computing solvers for large-scale systems and sparse learning algorithms to address overfitting in statistical modeling. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Bayesian model calibration for stochastic compartmental systems applied to epidemiology and aerospace, (2) domain decomposition techniques for scalable uncertainty quantification in stochastic PDEs, and (3) sparse learning methods for nonlinear aerodynamic encoding. Key applications span wind turbine vibration analysis, flutter margin prediction, MEMS resonator optimization, and geospatial pandemic modeling. Scientific awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals listed in the source material Graduate supervision includes 6 current students (Ajay Kumar, John Clarabut, Nastaran Dabiran, Sakhi Mittal, Michael Pantano, Brandon Robinson) and 18 graduated students across 17 years (2006-2023). His research leverages high-performance computing for projects in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and computational epidemiology, frequently co-supervised with Dominique Poirel and Chris Pettit. Notable grants focus on wind tunnel validation for nonlinear systems and pandemic spread modeling. Based in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering, his computational mechanics group develops algorithms for stochastic dynamics using Carleton University's high-performance computing infrastructure. Collaborations span aerospace engineering (flutter analysis), civil infrastructure (seismic wave propagation), and public health (Covid-19 modeling).

Samuel W.K. Wongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Science Methodology
• Protein Structure Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel W.K. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Harvard University (2013) under Prof. Samuel Kou. His research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data science challenges in protein structure modeling, dynamic systems inference, and reliability engineering of wood-based products. He has held academic positions at the University of Florida (2013–2018) and has been at Waterloo since 2018. His research interests include Bayesian computation, statistical inference for dynamic systems, and spatial-temporal data analysis. Notable contributions include the development of manifold-constrained Gaussian processes (MAGI package) and sequential Monte Carlo methods for protein folding studies. He has advised over 15 graduate students and researchers, many of whom are now in academic or industry roles worldwide. Wong has received teaching distinctions at Harvard and holds awards including the Nash Medal (2008) for academic excellence. His work bridges computational statistics with applications in bioinformatics, structural engineering, and environmental science. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics and Biometrics , and collaborates with wood scientists to improve real-time lumber quality assessment using laser imaging data. His teaching portfolio includes courses on probability theory, statistical inference, and spatial data analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond academia, he maintains an active passion for classical piano performance, having performed recitals combining music with his statistical research interests.

Mark Crowleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Reinforcement Learning
• Deep Learning
• Ensemble Methods
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark Crowley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo , with a cross-appointment in the Cheriton School of Computer Science . He is actively involved in the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute (WAII) , the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI) , and serves as National Secretary for the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association (CAIAC) , coordinating the Canadian Conference on AI . Research interests span the theoretical and applied aspects of Reinforcement Learning , Deep Learning , Manifold Learning , and Ensemble Methods . His work addresses challenges in domains with spatial dynamics, multi-agent systems, and uncertainty, particularly in Computational Sustainability (forest fire management, sustainable forestry), Autonomous Driving , Medical Imaging , and Material Design . Recent research focuses on integrating causal modeling with generative representation learning to improve out-of-distribution robustness in motion forecasting applications. Key publications include foundational work on ChemGymRL environments for safe chemical process reinforcement learning, Generative Causal Representation Learning for robust forecasting, and collaborative work on multi-advisor reinforcement learning in multi-agent settings. He co-authored a textbook Elements of Dimensionality Reduction and Manifold Learning (Springer, 2023) with Prof. Ali Ghodsi and Prof. Fakhri Karray. Teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses in Algorithm Design , Computational Intelligence , Reinforcement Learning , and Data Modeling at the University of Waterloo since 2018. His research group has produced several notable graduates including Benyamin Ghojogh (2021), who continued as a postdoc until 2022.

Deepa Kundurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Signal Processing
• Complex Dynamical Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Deepa Kundur is the Professor & Chair of The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto. She earned her BASc, MASc, and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution in 1993, 1995, and 1999, respectively. Current roles: IEEE Spectrum Advisory Board Conference leadership: General Chair of 2018 GlobalSIP Symposium, TPC Co-Chair for IEEE SmartGridComm 2018, among others Her research focuses on cybersecurity , signal processing , and complex dynamical networks , particularly in smart grid applications. She has authored over 200 publications and pioneered techniques for detecting false data injection attacks, enhancing grid resilience, and integrating machine learning into power systems. Her recent work spans quantum learning for grid security , LLM-based mental health prediction , and resilient control systems . She has received 14 best paper recognitions, including IEEE SmartGridComm (2015) and IEEE INFOCOM Workshop (2008). Fellowships: IEEE Fellow (2015), Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellow (2016), Massey College Senior Fellow (2019) Teaching awards: Tenneco Meritorious Teaching Award (2005), Gordon Slemon Teaching of Design Award (2002) Early career honors: NSERC Scholarships (PGS A/B), Canada Scholarship She leads the Kundur Research Group , developing models for cyber-physical systems in smart grids and autonomous vehicle networks. Her team explores reinforcement learning for grid defense , transmissibility-based fault detection , and privacy-preserving smart grid analytics .

Young-Jin Chaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deep Learning
• Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
• Autonomous UAVs
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Young-Jin Cha is a tenured full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Price Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University and has postdoctoral experience at MIT. His research focuses on deep learning-based structural health monitoring (SHM), autonomous UAVs for infrastructure inspection, and smart transportation systems, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and $1.2M in grants. He is a Fellow of ASCE and has received notable awards including the 2021 Merit Award and 2022 International Association of Advanced Materials Scientist Award. His work has been cited over 9,200 times globally. Research interests include automated SHM with UAVs, nonlinear system identification, unsupervised deep learning for damage detection, and sustainable infrastructure design. He serves as an editor for journals like Structural Control & Health Monitoring and Engineering Reports . His lab, the Laboratory for Infrastructure Science and Technology (LIST), develops advanced technologies for infrastructure resilience. Key achievements include pioneering deep learning-based SHM with UAVs, top-cited papers in civil engineering journals, and leadership in organizing international conferences. He actively seeks graduate students for research in AI-driven infrastructure solutions.

Thomas K. Uchidaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Dynamical Systems
• Musculoskeletal Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas K. Uchida is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa, a position he has held since May 2024. Prior to this promotion, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from October 2018 to May 2024. Before joining the University of Ottawa, Dr. Uchida was an Engineering Research Associate (April 2015-August 2018) and Simbios Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow (July 2012-April 2015) in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University. Dr. Uchida's research focuses on the modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, with particular emphasis on human movement biomechanics. His work spans multiple areas including: Simulation-guided design of assistive devices for improving mobility Modelling musculotendon dynamics and energy expenditure Parameter identification and model reduction methods Impact and contact dynamics Development of computational tools for biomechanical analysis He is a co-author of the book "Biomechanics of Movement: The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation" published by MIT Press, and actively contributes to the development of OpenSim, an open-source software platform for modeling musculoskeletal systems and generating simulations of human and animal movement. His work on OpenSim was featured on the cover of PLoS Computational Biology. Dr. Uchida's recent publications demonstrate strong activity in biomechanics, robotics, and computational modeling. His work bridges engineering principles with biological applications, particularly in understanding human movement mechanics. Key trends include applying machine learning to gait analysis, developing enhanced spine models, analyzing human balance stability with time delays, and advancing musculoskeletal simulation techniques. As an academic advisor, Dr. Uchida currently supervises seven graduate students: Firas Baklouti (expected completion August 2025) Shahin Sharafi Kazem Alambeigi Jiawei Gao Yuzhen Yan Manuel Lucas De Oliveira Blake Scott Miller Dr. Uchida collaborates with research teams focused on biomechanics and movement science. His work with OpenSim places him within an international community of researchers developing computational tools for biomechanical analysis, connecting mechanical engineering with biomedical applications in sports, robotics, and rehabilitation.

Mireille E. Brouckeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical System Theory
• Systems Neuroscience
• Reach Control Problems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mireille E. Broucke is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, where she is a member of the Systems Control Group within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. She teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses including Adaptive Control and Reinforcement Learning, Robot Modeling and Control, and Introduction to Nonlinear Systems, demonstrating her commitment to education in control systems engineering. Professor Broucke's research focuses on mathematical system theory with particular emphasis on Systems Neuroscience, Reach Control Problems, and Patterned Linear Systems. Her work bridges theoretical control theory with applications in neuroscience and robotics. She has developed theoretical frameworks for understanding neural adaptation through control theory principles and has applied reach control theory to robotics problems including motion control of quadrocopters. Her research demonstrates how control theory can provide insights into biological systems while also advancing engineering applications. Her recent publications show a clear trend toward applying control theory to neuroscience, particularly in understanding adaptive internal models in the brain. The publications span from theoretical reach control problems on simplices and polytopes to practical applications in robotics and neural systems. Her work increasingly focuses on the intersection of control theory and neuroscience, examining how the brain implements adaptive control mechanisms for motor functions. This represents a significant shift from her earlier work which was more focused on pure control theory problems. Professor Broucke has advised several PhD students including Fatima Ghadieh, Erick Mejia Uzeda, and Mohamed Hafez. Her research has been supported by various grants that enable her work in control theory and its applications to neuroscience and robotics. She maintains an active research program with numerous publications in top control theory journals including IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Automatica, and Systems and Control Letters.

William R. Cluettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• System Identification
• Process Control
• Systems Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William R. Cluett is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. from Queen’s University and a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng). Currently serving as Dean’s Advisor on Innovations in Undergraduate Education, Cluett bridges engineering principles with systems biology in his research. B.Sc., Queen’s University Ph.D., University of Alberta Cluett's research spans traditional process control and design, extending into systems biology where he collaborates with Professor Krishna Mahadevan. His work focuses on integrating engineering methodologies with biological systems, including multiscale modeling, dynamic metabolic engineering, and computational toxicology. His publications highlight trends in applying control theory to metabolic networks, developing algorithms for genome-scale modeling, and designing bistable cell factories. These contributions reflect interdisciplinary efforts between chemical engineering and computational biology. Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Fellow of Engineers Canada (2021) Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education (2021) OCUFA Teaching Award (2020) President’s Teaching Award (2018) Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award (2016) Bill Burgess Teacher of the Year Award (2014) Fellow, AAAS (2009) Fellow, Chemical Institute of Canada (1998) Syncrude Canada Innovation Award (1997) Cluett has contributed to major grants and collaborative projects in systems biology and metabolic engineering. He actively advises on undergraduate education innovations and maintains strong affiliations with the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry.

Inna Sharfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamics and Control
• Space Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Inna Sharf is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, McGill University. She is affiliated with the Aerospace Mechatronics Laboratory, focusing on dynamics, control, and robotics. Her work spans space robotics, UAVs, forestry automation, and multibody systems. Ph.D., University of Toronto B.ASc., University of Toronto Her research interests include: Dynamics and control of robotic systems Space robotics for debris removal and on-orbit servicing Unmanned aerial vehicles (quadrotors, indoor airships) Forestry robotics for tree-harvesting automation Multibody dynamics and contact modeling Recent publications emphasize: Control algorithms for quadrotors and UAV swarms De-orbitation strategies using natural resonances Motion planning under dynamic constraints Thermalling and energy-efficient flight for gliders Collaborative payload transport and adaptive control Tether and net-based debris capture systems