جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Niki Kilbertusمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Causal Inference
• Ethics in AI
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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.

• Scientific Machine Learning
• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Numerical Multilinear Algebra
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Benner is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, where he leads the Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory group. He also holds an Honorarprofessor position for Mathematics at Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg since 2011. Benner has previously served as Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute during multiple periods (2013-2014, 2021-2022, and 2025-2026), demonstrating his leadership in the field. Benner's research focuses on Scientific Machine Learning, Numerical Linear and Multilinear Algebra, Model Order Reduction and Reduced-order Modeling, Numerical Methods in Systems and Control Theory, PDE Constrained Optimization, High-performance and Power-aware Computing, and Mathematical Software development. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, particularly addressing challenges in large-scale dynamical systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing efficient computational methods for complex systems. Benner has pioneered approaches combining model order reduction with tensor methods to tackle high-dimensional problems in uncertainty quantification and PDE-constrained optimization. His work shows a consistent trend toward integrating data-driven techniques with traditional model-based approaches, particularly for nonlinear and parametric systems. Throughout his career, Benner has actively mentored students and collaborated with researchers worldwide, delivering numerous invited talks at prestigious institutions and conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia. His research has received significant funding, supporting the development of mathematical software and computational methods for industrial applications. Benner leads the Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory department at the Max Planck Institute, which focuses on developing and implementing advanced numerical methods for large-scale dynamical systems. The group maintains strong connections with both theoretical mathematics and practical engineering applications, particularly in fluid dynamics, energy systems, and control theory.

Anders Rantzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems Theory
• Scalable Control
• Adaptive Control
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Anders Rantzer is a Professor of Automatic Control at the Department of Control Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, Sweden. He has held visiting positions at Caltech (2004–2005) and the University of Minnesota (2015–2016) as the Taylor Family Distinguished Visiting Professor. His academic journey began with a PhD from KTH Stockholm in 1991, followed by a postdoc at the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), University of Minnesota. His research interests center on modeling, analysis, and synthesis of control systems , with a strong focus on scalability, adaptation, and applications in energy networks . He is particularly known for foundational work in positive systems and integral quadratic constraints (IQCs) . These theoretical frameworks are critical in analyzing stability and robustness of large-scale interconnected systems. His work bridges mathematical rigor with practical engineering applications, especially in sustainable energy and networked systems. The recent publications and lecture materials reflect a consistent trajectory in scalable and robust control, optimization, and distributed systems. Themes such as large-scale convex optimization , nonlinear and stochastic control , and network dynamics dominate his scholarly output, indicating a sustained commitment to advancing control theory for complex, real-world systems. Scientific honors include: Fellow of IEEE Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Chairman of the Swedish Scientific Council for Natural and Engineering Sciences Chairman of the Royal Physiographic Society of Lund Rantzer has supervised numerous students and contributed extensively to academic leadership and education. He has been involved in major national and international research initiatives such as WASP (Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program) and ELLIIT. His work includes developing educational tools and courses in control, optimization, and machine learning. He leads and contributes to research projects on autonomous systems, cloud control, and smart energy networks. He is affiliated with the Control Lab at LTH and participates in collaborative efforts such as the Nordic University Hub on Industrial Internet of Things (HI2OT). His work integrates theoretical advances with practical implementations in robotics, biomedical systems, and industrial automation.

Gerhard Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Dynamics
• Vibroacoustics
• Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Müller is a Full Professor at the Chair of Structural Mechanics within the TUM School of Engineering and Design at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Since 2004, he has held this distinguished position, and since 2014, he has served as Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at TUM. His research focuses on structural dynamics and vibroacoustics, with specific expertise in dynamic soil-structure interaction, sound radiation analysis, and seismic risk assessment. Professorship: Structural Mechanics University: Technical University of Munich School: TUM School of Engineering and Design Department: Chair of Structural Mechanics in Civil Engineering Prof. Müller's research spans multiple domains, including: Structural Dynamics : Examining building and vehicle vibrations, seismic soil-structure interaction, and advanced model order reduction techniques Vibroacoustics : Investigating sound radiation from vibrating structures and developing acoustic metamaterials for noise control Computational Methods : Pioneering hybrid deterministic-statistical approaches, Wave Based Methods (WBM) for saturated elastodynamic structures, and parametric model order reduction His recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Wave propagation analysis in poroelastic media Bayesian parameter updating for structural models Acoustic metamaterials for vibration control Advanced numerical methods for seismic risk assessment Hybrid ITM-FEM approaches for soil-structure interaction Energy flow analysis in timber structures Awarded the Spindler Prize in 1984 , Prof. Müller also holds significant academic leadership roles: President of European Association for Structural Dynamics (EASD) Chairman of Bavarian-French University Center (BayFrance) Active member of ASIIN accreditation agency and Bavarian Chamber of Engineers Previously served as Dean of Civil Engineering and Surveying at TUM (2010-2014) He leads the Structural Dynamic Lab (formerly Vibroacoustics Lab) and has developed interactive web apps for engineering education. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in construction acoustics, transportation noise control, and geothermal energy infrastructure analysis.

Martin Burgerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inverse Problems
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Modelling
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Burger is a leading scientist at DESY and a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Universität Hamburg, where he leads the Computational Imaging Group. His research bridges applied mathematics, imaging sciences, and machine learning, with a focus on inverse problems, mathematical modeling, and partial differential equations. He has held professorial positions at Universität Münster and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg prior to his current dual appointment. Full Professor, Universität Hamburg (2023–present) Leading Scientist, DESY, Hamburg (2023–present) Full Professor, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2018–2023) Full Professor, Universität Münster (2006–2018) His research interests include inverse problems, variational regularization, optimal transport, kinetic models, and mathematical modeling in biology and social sciences. He has made significant contributions to imaging reconstruction, sparse neural networks, and the analysis of transformer architectures. His work often integrates theoretical analysis with computational methods, influencing both pure and applied mathematics. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications, combining deep learning with PDE-based modeling, analyzing social and biological systems via kinetic and mean-field models, and advancing mathematical imaging through graph-based and optimal transport methods. His publications span high-impact venues in applied mathematics and computational science. Calderon Prize, Inverse Problems International Association (IPIA) ERC Consolidator Grant (2014) Invited speaker at ECM (2021), ICM (2022), and ICIAM (2023) Editor-in-Chief, European Journal of Applied Mathematics (since 2017) Prof. Burger has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom appear as co-authors in his publications. His research is supported by major grants, including funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). He is actively involved in collaborative projects across mathematics, physics, and engineering disciplines. He leads the Computational Imaging Group at DESY, fostering a collaborative environment for developing novel mathematical tools in imaging science. The group works on both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, contributing to advancements in tomography, machine learning, and data analysis.

• Fuzzy Systems
• Computational Intelligence
• Nonlinear Control
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Michio Sugeno is a distinguished Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Computational Intelligence. With a career spanning over four decades, he has established himself as a leading figure in fuzzy systems and computational intelligence. His research interests encompass Fuzzy Systems, Computational Intelligence, Nonlinear Control, Choquet Integral theory, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and Linguistic Computing. Sugeno's work has fundamentally shaped modern fuzzy control theory, particularly through his development of the Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model which has become a standard approach in industrial applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a continued focus on piecewise nonlinear modeling, stability analysis of fuzzy systems, and the application of Choquet calculus to various computational problems. His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory from theoretical foundations to practical implementations in control systems and intelligent computing. IEEE Pioneer Award in Fuzzy Systems IFSA Fellow Emanuel R. Piore Award Sugeno has mentored numerous researchers who have become prominent in their own right, including Tadanari Taniguchi, Luka Eciolaza, and Anh-Tu Nguyen. His laboratory has been instrumental in developing novel approaches to nonlinear control systems using piecewise bilinear models and fuzzy logic. Current research directions include brain-computer interfaces using EEG analysis and the development of everyday language computing systems that enable more natural human-computer interaction.

Dani S. Bassettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Science
• Complex Systems
• Brain Connectivity
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Dani S. Bassett is the J. Peter Skirkanich Professor at the University of Pennsylvania with primary appointment in the Department of Bioengineering (School of Engineering and Applied Science) and secondary appointments in Physics & Astronomy, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Neurology, and Psychiatry. They serve as an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute and lead a research group focused on complex systems and network science. B.S. in Physics, Penn State University (2004) Ph.D. in Physics, University of Cambridge as Churchill Scholar and NIH Health Sciences Scholar (2009) Postdoctoral position at UC Santa Barbara and Junior Research Fellow at Sage Center for the Study of the Mind Their research integrates complex systems science, statistical mechanics, and applied mathematics to study network dynamics in physical and biological systems. Key areas include brain connectivity mechanisms, cognitive processes, neurological disease modeling, granular matter physics, and collective human curiosity. Bassett employs advanced methodologies including algebraic topology, network control theory, and multilayer network analysis to investigate how network architecture influences system function across diverse domains. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary network science applications, particularly in modeling human curiosity through Wikipedia navigation patterns and analyzing brain network reconfiguration during cognitive development. Their work bridges physics, neuroscience, and behavioral science with emphasis on topological network properties and dynamical processes. American Psychological Association's Rising Star (2012) MacArthur Fellow Genius Grant (2014) Lagrange Prize in Complex Systems Science (2017) Erdos-Renyi Prize in Network Science (2018) American Physical Society Fellow (2021) Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (3 consecutive years) Bassett's research is supported by major agencies including NSF, NIH, DoD, ONR, and private foundations (MacArthur, Sloan, Paul Allen). Their lab actively recruits students from physics, engineering, neuroscience, and computer science backgrounds, emphasizing diversity in academic perspectives. Current projects include the 'Curious Minds' initiative exploring collective knowledge building and network-based models of neurological disorders. Bassett co-authored the MIT Press book 'Curious Minds: The Power of Connection' with philosopher Perry Zurn.

Jalal Etesamiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Decision Making
• Causal Inference
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jalal Etesami is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Decision Sciences & Systems group. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at EPFL in Switzerland. His research focuses on machine learning, causal inference, multi-agent systems, and game theory, with applications to systemic risk modeling and market design. He teaches advanced courses such as Causal Inference in Time Series , Algorithmic Game Theory , and Optimization, Learning, and Market Design . Notable contributions include work on causal structure learning, stochastic optimization, and non-Gaussian causal models. Recent research explores causal effect identification under confounding, neural networks for market analysis, and optimal experiment design. Prof. Etesami’s work appears in top venues like NeurIPS, AAAI, and IEEE journals. He actively contributes to the academic community, organizing seminars and workshops on topics ranging from causal reasoning to computational social choice.

Matthew K. Tamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• continuous optimisation and its applications
• monotone operator theory
• variational and convex analysis
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Matthew K. Tam is an Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne, specializing in Operations Research. He is also an investigator at the Melbourne Centre for Data Science and an associate investigator in the ARC Training Centre OPTIMA. PhD in Mathematics (2016) from University of Newcastle under Jonathan Borwein Postdoctoral research at University of Göttingen with RTG-2088 and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Junior Professor at University of Göttingen (2017-2020) His research focuses on continuous optimization, monotone operator theory, and variational analysis, with applications in wavelet construction and inverse problems. Key trends include distributed algorithms, resolvent splitting, and convergence analysis for feasibility problems. Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship He collaborates with institutions like ANZIAM, Springer, and IEEE, with publications spanning mathematical optimization, harmonic analysis, and computational mathematics. His work emphasizes algorithmic design for complex data systems and real-world applications in imaging and industrial modeling.

• Control Theory
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
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Andrea Iannelli is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control (IST) , University of Stuttgart, Germany. He also serves as a faculty member of the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS) and participates in the Cluster of Excellence Data-Integrated Simulation Science (SimTech) . His research focuses on reconciling model-based and data-driven approaches for robust and adaptive control of uncertain dynamical systems. Ph.D. : Control and Dynamical Systems, University of Bristol (UK), 2019 Postdoctoral Researcher : ETH Zürich (Switzerland), 2019–2022 Harnessing the intersection of control theory, optimization, and machine learning , Iannelli’s work addresses data-driven modeling, uncertainty quantification, and robust control with applications in energy systems, intelligent transportation, and industry 4.0 . His recent publications highlight trends in LPV frameworks, online convex optimization, and hybrid control systems , emphasizing safety and efficiency. He contributes to the academic community as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control and as a member of international conference IPCs. His group, Trustworthy Autonomy for Smart Adaptive Systems (TASAS) , mentors PhD students in projects spanning adaptive control, uncertainty quantification, and reinforcement learning .

• Complex Systems Modeling
• Computational Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yannis Kevrekidis is a Professor at Princeton University with a distinguished career in computational mathematics and chemical engineering. He is currently a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM-IAS) and has held visiting positions at institutions like the Zuse Institute Berlin and Caltech. Education : National Technical University of Athens (Chemical Engineering) University of Minnesota (PhD in dynamical systems) Research Interests : Equation-Free and Variable-Free Modeling Complex Systems Dynamics Multiscale Computation Integration of Machine Learning with Scientific Computing Pattern Formation & Instability Analysis Key Article Trends : Advanced data-driven modeling of dynamical systems Manifold learning for reaction coordinates Projective integration methods Coarse-grained modeling across disciplines Applications in epidemiology, neuroscience, and fluid dynamics Scientific Awards : Guggenheim Fellowship Humboldt Research Award Computing in Chemical Engineering Award (AIChE) Bodossaki Academic Award Allan P. Colburn Award Collaborations : Extensive international collaborations with institutions in Germany, Austria, and the UK Key role in the Complex Systems Modeling and Computation focus group at TUM-IAS

Michael Finkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Control Theory
• Automation and Robotics
• Agricultural Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Fink is a researcher at the Chair of Automatic Control Engineering , Technical University of Munich . He holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (2020) and a B.Eng. in the same field from Technical University Munich and University of Applied Sciences Landshut (2018), respectively. Research Interests : Model Predictive Control (MPC) with focus on stochastic and robust variants Optimal control strategies for autonomous driving and vertical farming Constraint violation probability minimization in dynamic systems Publications span topics in: Time-optimal MPC for linear systems Stochastic and robust MPC frameworks Learning-based control for greenhouse climate systems Vertical farming optimization Contact: michael.fink@tum.de

• Optimal Control of Partial Differential Equations
• Variational Inequalities
• Nonsmooth Infinite-dimensional Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Constantin Christof is a Lecturer (Akademischer Rat auf Zeit) at the Department of Mathematics , Technische Universität München , with prior roles as a W2 Stand-in Professor at Universität Augsburg and Research Associate at TUM and TU Dortmund. His research focuses on Optimal Control of PDEs , Variational Inequalities , and Nonsmooth Optimization , with applications in Non-Newtonian Fluids and Neural Networks . May 2015 - July 2018: Dr. rer. nat. in Mathematics, TU Dortmund Oct. 2013 - July 2014: MAST (Part III of Mathematical Tripos), University of Cambridge Oct. 2009 - Sept. 2012: B.Sc. in Technomathematics and Mathematics, TU Dortmund Christof's work bridges Finite Element Error Analysis , Sensitivity Analysis , and Physics-Guided Machine Learning , particularly in problems involving Contact Mechanics and Parabolic PDE Constraints . His recent publications address challenges in Semilinear Elliptic PDEs , Obstacle Problems , and Nonsmooth Superposition Operators , with a focus on theoretical and numerical advancements. Scientific awards include the Dissertation Award and Best Graduate Award from TU Dortmund, and the Award for Academic Excellence by the Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia. He has supervised 11 theses at the Master's and Bachelor's levels, covering topics from Neural Network Surrogate Models to Bingham Fluid Simulations .

Constantinos Antoniouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Behavioral Economics in Transport
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Constantinos Antoniou is a Full Professor in the Chair of Transportation Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), part of the TUM School of Engineering and Design. He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (1995), an MS in Transportation (1997), and a PhD in Transportation Systems (2004) from MIT. His research focuses on transportation systems engineering, including modeling/simulation, intelligent transport systems (ITS), behavioral economics in transport, road safety, and sustainable transport systems. He has authored over 500 scientific publications, including over 210 peer-reviewed journal papers, and serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Transportation Research Part A . Awards include the Francquis Chair (2023), IEEE ITS Outstanding Application Award (2011), and Marie Curie Fellowship (2006–2008). He has secured over €4M in third-party funding, leading projects such as SCUDO, CulturalRoad, and PHOEBE. Currently supervising 17 PhD students, he has mentored seven graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions like UCL and UPC. Research interests span autonomous vehicles, traffic resilience, and policy-driven transport solutions. Key projects include analyzing urban air mobility, MaaS potential, and pandemic impact on transport networks. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing sustainable cities and communities.

• Machine Learning
• Control Systems
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Trimpe is a Full Professor and Head of the Institute for Data Science in Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, concurrently serving as Co-Executive Director of the RWTH Center for Artificial Intelligence since 2023. Previously, he led a Max Planck Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems from 2018 to 2022. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Dynamic Systems and Control from ETH Zurich (2013) Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from TU Hamburg (2007) MBA in Technology Management from TU Hamburg (2007) B.Sc. in General Engineering from TU Hamburg (2005) Professor Trimpe's research integrates machine learning with control theory to address safety and efficiency challenges in autonomous systems. His work spans theoretical frameworks for robust decision-making under uncertainty and practical implementations in robotics, with particular emphasis on event-triggered control, distributed systems, and data-efficient learning methodologies. Key contributions include novel approaches to safe reinforcement learning and model predictive control with guaranteed stability. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced focus on bridging machine learning with control engineering, especially in safety-critical robotics applications. Common themes include distribution-aware learning for medical diagnostics, diffusion-based control approximation, and hardware-in-the-loop validation of theoretical frameworks, demonstrating strong alignment between algorithmic innovation and real-world deployment. His scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious honors: IFAC World Congress Interactive Paper Prize (2011) Klaus Tschira Award for public understanding of science (2014) Best Paper Award at International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems (2019) Future Prize by Ewald Marquardt Stiftung (2020) As institutional leader, he directs the Institute for Data Science in Mechanical Engineering and co-leads the RWTH AI Center, overseeing strategic research initiatives and industry collaborations. His academic service includes editorial roles for IEEE Control Systems Society conferences and participation in the Cluster of Excellence 'Internet of Production'. The Institute for Data Science in Mechanical Engineering operates as a multidisciplinary hub where fundamental research in learning-based control meets industrial applications. Current projects focus on drone swarm coordination, deformable object manipulation, and medical diagnostics systems, leveraging both simulation environments and physical testbeds like the Mini Wheelbot platform.