جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Yee Whye Tehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yee Whye Teh is a Professor at the Department of Statistics, University of Oxford, and a research scientist at DeepMind. His work focuses on statistical machine learning, including probabilistic learning, Bayesian nonparametrics, deep learning, and Monte Carlo methods. He co-directs the ELLIS programme on Robust Machine Learning and has held roles such as Programme Co-chair for ICML 2017. Teh has delivered keynotes at UAI 2019, an IMS Medallion Lecture at JSM 2019, and the Breiman Lecture in 2017. His research emphasizes scalable inference algorithms, hierarchical models, and applications in genetics and natural language processing. Teh's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto (2003) and a Master's from the same institution (2000). He has contributed to widely used software tools like the Sequence Memoizer and has been recognized for his work through prestigious lectureships. Research interests span Bayesian nonparametric models, MCMC methods, and their applications in genetics and data compression. His lab collaborates on projects like fragmentation-coagulation processes for genetic variation modeling and Mondrian forests for online learning. Teh advises students through Oxford's graduate programs, though he notes high demand for mentorship. His work often bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in big data learning and small data problems.

Eric Eatonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Lifelong Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric Eaton is a Research Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania , and a core member of the GRASP (General Robotics, Automation, Sensing, and Perception) Laboratory . His expertise centers on lifelong machine learning , transfer learning , and interactive AI , with impactful applications to robotics, precision medicine, and computational sustainability. Education & Affiliations Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) – dissertation on selective knowledge transfer advised by Marie desJardins Former Visiting Assistant Professor, Bryn Mawr College Former part-time faculty, Swarthmore College and UMBC Two years as Senior Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories Research Interests Eaton’s research advances versatile AI systems that can learn multiple tasks over long lifetimes, transfer knowledge across domains, and interact effectively with humans and other agents. Core themes include: Lifelong & continual learning – continual acquisition and refinement of knowledge across tasks Knowledge transfer – selective, cross-domain, and zero-shot transfer techniques Interactive AI – human-in-the-loop learning and interpretable models Applications – autonomous service robotics, precision medicine, sustainability, and search & rescue Selected Scientific Awards IJCAI-16 Distinguished Student Paper Award for zero-shot transfer research IJCAI-15 Best Paper Nomination for autonomous cross-domain transfer ICML 2020 Workshop Best Paper Award for lifelong policy gradient learning Grants & Funding Current and past research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Lockheed Martin, enabling large-scale projects in lifelong robotics and medical AI. Students & Postdocs Eaton has advised a diverse cohort of scholars including current PhD students David Isele, Seungwon Lee, Jorge Mendez, and Mohammad Rostami, as well as postdocs Boyu Wang and numerous alumni now in faculty positions or leading industry research teams. Labs & Teams He leads the Autonomous Service Robot Fleet within GRASP, creating low-cost robots that learn lifelong skills in university and office settings. His group also collaborates with clinicians for AI-driven precision medicine, and partners with defense and sustainability initiatives.

Daniel J. Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Foundations of Data Science
• Theory of Computation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel J. Hsu is a Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University, affiliated with the Foundations of Data Science Center and TRIPODS Institute. His research focuses on algorithmic statistics, machine learning theory, and their applications in public health informatics. He has advised numerous students and postdocs, and his work bridges foundational theory with practical systems like foodborne illness detection via social media analysis. Key roles: Associate Editor (ACM Transactions on Algorithms), Program Chair (ICML 2025, COLT 2019) Research areas: Foundations of Data Science, Machine Learning Theory, Fairness, and High-dimensional Statistics His work on detecting foodborne illnesses using Yelp reviews has been deployed by NYC Health departments. Recent contributions include advancements in transformer architectures, group fairness algorithms, and multi-group learning frameworks. Scientific awards include the Sloan Fellowship and multiple NSF grants. He has pioneered interactive machine teaching methods and developed algorithms for robust parameter estimation in high-dimensional settings.

Christopher G. Atkesonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Humanoid robotics
• Human aware environments
• Machine learning
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher G. Atkeson is a Professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he has been since 2000 after previously holding positions at MIT and Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on fulfilling the science fiction vision of machines achieving human levels of competence in perception, cognition, and action, with particular emphasis on understanding how to get machines to generate and perceive human behavior. Atkeson's work spans two complementary approaches: humanoid robotics and human aware environments. His research interests include nonparametric learning, memory-based learning, reinforcement learning, learning from demonstration, and modeling human behavior. He is particularly known for his work on robot learning of challenging dynamic tasks such as juggling, trajectory-based optimization, and soft robotics (including his contributions to the Baymax character in Disney's Big Hero 6). His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on tactile sensing (FingerVision), human-in-the-loop optimization for exoskeletons, deep learning for locomotion control, and trajectory-based optimization methods. His work consistently bridges theoretical foundations in machine learning with practical implementations on physical robots. Among his scientific recognitions are an NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award, a Sloan Research Fellowship, and a Teaching Award from the MIT Graduate Student Council. Atkeson has advised numerous students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry, including notable researchers like Andrew Moore and Stefan Schaal. His teaching includes courses on dynamic optimization, humanoids, kinematics, dynamics, and control.

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.

Trevor Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bayesian Inference
• Bayesian Nonparametrics
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Trevor Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver. He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Statistics from MIT and a B.A.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on automated, scalable Bayesian inference algorithms, Bayesian nonparametrics, and streaming data analysis. Campbell is a core contributor to probabilistic programming tools like Pigeons.jl and has developed influential methods for coreset-based Bayesian inference. Education : Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Statistics (2016), MIT M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics (2013), MIT B.A.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering (2011), University of Toronto Research Interests : His work emphasizes scalable Bayesian computation, including variational inference, MCMC optimization, and coresets. He develops algorithms that balance statistical accuracy with computational efficiency, particularly for large-scale datasets. His recent work explores adaptive samplers (e.g., AutoStep, autoMALA) and theoretical guarantees for coreset methods. Applications span astrophysics, materials science, and network analysis. Awards & Grants : NSERC Discovery Grant (2025) Blackwell-Rosenbluth Award (2021) PIMS Early Career Award (2023) Google Perception Academic Funding (2020) Advising & Labs : He supervises a team of PhD and M.Sc. students at UBC, focusing on Bayesian methodology and computational tools. His lab collaborates with institutions like SFU and MIT on projects involving distributed sampling and probabilistic modeling. He co-organizes workshops on Bayesian computation and serves on editorial boards for Bayesian Analysis and TMLR.

• Robotics
• Humanoid Robotics
• Human-Aware Environments
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chris Atkeson is a Professor at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on achieving human-level competence in machines through humanoid robotics and human-aware environments. He explores machine learning techniques such as reinforcement learning, nonparametric methods, and memory-based learning to develop robots capable of complex tasks like manipulation, locomotion, and perception. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between simulation and real-world applications (sim2real transfer), with contributions to tactile sensing (e.g., FingerVision), dynamic walking control, and human-robot collaboration. Notable projects include participation in the DARPA Robotics Challenge with Team WPI-CMU, where his team developed reliable humanoid behavior for disaster response scenarios. Atkeson’s research spans robotics, computer vision, and control systems, with a focus on enabling robots to perceive, learn, and act in unstructured environments. His recent work includes advancements in 3D scene capture, soft robotics, and energy-based planning for compositional tasks.

Nancy Margaret Reidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Statistics
• Likelihood Inference
• Design of Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nancy Margaret Reid is a University Professor of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto, holding the Canada Research Chair in Statistical Theory and Applications. She has served as Scientific Director of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (2015–2019) and led the Department of Statistical Sciences as Chair (1997–2002). Her research focuses on theoretical statistics, particularly likelihood inference and foundational aspects of statistical methodology. Reid earned her PhD from Stanford University (1979) under Rupert G. Miller, with Brad Efron and Vernon Johns on her committee. Reid's accolades include Fellowships from the Royal Society, Royal Society of Canada, and National Academy of Sciences, as well as the Guy Medal in Gold (2022) and David R. Cox Award (2023). She has authored influential books like *Theory of the Design of Experiments* and contributed to courses on mathematical statistics and likelihood inference. Active in academic service, she teaches graduate-level courses and has advised numerous students and postdocs in theoretical and applied statistical research.

• Bayesian statistics
• Stochastic simulation
• Markov chain Monte Carlo
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Chris Holmes is a Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Oxford, where he moved from Imperial College London in February 2004. He is a Fellow at St Anne's College and works in the Department of Statistics. His research focuses on applications and statistical methods development in genomic sciences and genetic epidemiology, holding a prestigious Programme Leaders Grant in Statistical Genomics from the Medical Research Council. Prior to his position at Oxford, Professor Holmes completed his doctorate in Bayesian statistics at Imperial College London, investigating novel nonlinear pattern recognition methods. This was followed by a post-doctoral position and then a lectureship at Imperial. Before his academic career, he worked in industry for several years in scientific computing, developing techniques for real-time pattern recognition models in defense and SCADA systems. Professor Holmes has a broad interest in the theory, methods and applications of statistics and statistical modeling, with a particular foundation in Bayesian statistics which he views as providing a unified framework for stochastic modeling and information processing. His specific research interests include: Bayesian statistics and stochastic simulation Markov chain Monte Carlo methods Pattern recognition and nonlinear, nonparametric methods Spatial statistics Statistical genetics and genomics Genetic epidemiology His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of biostatistics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare applications. His work spans multiple domains including AI-driven disease classification in neurology, genomic data analysis for health equity, machine learning tools for healthcare prediction, and addressing bias in medical AI systems. A notable trend across his research is the application of advanced statistical methods to solve pressing problems in genomics, epidemiology, and medical diagnostics, with an increasing emphasis on health equity and the ethical implications of AI in healthcare. Professor Holmes currently supervises PhD students Oscar Clivio, Sahra Ghalebikesabi, and Natalia Garcia Martin. His research is supported by multiple grants, including the MRC Programme Leaders Grant in Statistical Genomics which funds his work in statistical genomics. He is actively involved in three research groups at Oxford that reflect the breadth of his scholarly interests: Computational Statistics and Machine Learning Statistical Genetics and Epidemiology Statistical Theory and Methodology

Erniel Bayhon Barriosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Statistics
• Nonparametric Methods
• Data Science/Big Data Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erniel Bayhon Barrios is a Professor at the Malaysia School of Business, Monash University. Formerly a professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman and a visiting scholar at Karlstad University (Sweden) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (Japan). He holds a PhD in Statistics (1990) from the University of the Philippines Diliman. His research focuses on computational statistics, nonparametric methods, data science, and computational econometrics, with applications in spatiotemporal modeling, time series, and financial markets. He has contributed to high-dimensional data analysis, volatility modeling, and robust statistical techniques. Key projects include the National Mental Health Survey and Well-Being (2019–2021) and building a data-driven organization for the Habib Group (2025–2026). He is an elected member of the International Statistical Institute (2012), associate editor of Communications in Statistical Applications and Methods , and served on the board of the International Association of Statistical Computing (2022–2025). He advises PhD students on topics like stochastic frontier models, data assignment in big data, and high-frequency time series analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and economic growth.

Daniel M. Royمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• Probabilistic Programming
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel M. Roy is a Full Professor at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments in the Department of Computer Science, Department of Statistical Sciences, and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He serves as Research Director at the Vector Institute and holds the CIFAR Canada AI Chair. Research Focus: Foundational principles of prediction, inference, and decision-making under uncertainty across machine learning, statistics, mathematical logic, applied probability, and computer science. Scientific Contributions: Key work in learning theory, statistical network analysis, probabilistic programming, and information-theoretic frameworks for generalization. Awards: ICML 2024 Best Paper Award for "Information Complexity of Stochastic Convex Optimization" and promotion to Full Professor in 2024. Student Advising: Actively mentors Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral researchers with strong quantitative backgrounds, particularly at the intersection of machine learning, statistics, and computer science. Email: daniel.roy@utoronto.ca

Aditya Guntuboyinaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nonparametric statistics
• High-dimensional statistics
• Shape-constrained statistical estimation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Aditya Guntuboyina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley. He has held this position since January 2012, following a postdoctoral stint at the Wharton Statistics Department and a PhD in Statistics from Yale University (2011) under Professor David Pollard. He earned his B.Stat and M.Stat degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. PhD: Statistics, Yale University (2011) B.Stat/M.Stat: Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata His research focuses on nonparametric and high-dimensional statistics , particularly shape-constrained estimation and Bayesian/Empirical Bayes methods . Key themes include convex regression, isotonic regression, mixture models, and total variation denoising. Recent publications analyze multivariate scale mixtures, convergence rates, and suboptimality of least squares in constrained settings. Aditya has supervised multiple PhD students in the Berkeley Statistics and EECS programs. He teaches courses such as Time Series Analysis (Stat 153/248), Data, Inference, and Decisions (Data 102), and advanced probability (Stat 201A). His work often intersects with machine learning, optimization, and information theory. Scientific contributions include theoretical advances in shape-restricted regression, adaptation in log-concave density estimation, and risk bounds for convex-constrained models. He has published in top journals like Annals of Statistics , Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series B , and IEEE Transactions on Information Theory .

Richard Samworthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonparametric Statistics
• High-dimensional Statistics
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Samworth is a leading academic at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics and serving as Director of the Statistical Laboratory . His research focuses on Nonparametric and High-dimensional Statistics , addressing challenges in data analysis, statistical learning, and computational methods. Research Interests : Richard Samworth's work emphasizes Nonparametric Statistics , High-dimensional Data , and Statistical Learning . His research spans topics such as Missing Data , Changepoint Detection , Log-concave Density Estimation , and Subgroup Analysis , with applications in Machine Learning and Data Science . Key methodologies include Score Matching , Random Projections , and Minimax Estimation . Recent publications highlight advancements in Semi-Supervised Learning , Robust Statistical Testing , and High-dimensional PCA with heterogeneous missingness. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications, particularly in Statistical Algorithms and Optimization .

Martin T. Wellsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Statistics
• Theoretical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.

• Causal Inference
• Representation Learning
• Generative Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Arthur Gretton is a Professor at University College London (UCL), leading the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit and serving as director of the Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning. He also works as a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. His research focuses on causal inference, representation learning, and nonparametric hypothesis testing with applications in machine learning and computational neuroscience. Academic Affiliations Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning, UCL Google DeepMind Arthur's research spans several key areas in modern machine learning, including: Kernel methods for causal effect estimation and two-sample testing Deep learning architectures for proxy causal learning with complex confounding Adaptive gradient flows for generative modeling Nonparametric statistical tests with theoretical guarantees Applications in distributional reinforcement learning and Bayesian inference His work addresses both methodological advancements and practical implementations, particularly for high-dimensional data settings. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on causal inference with hidden confounders (AISTATS 2025), deep learning adaptivity in instrumental variable regression (ICLR 2025), and novel approaches to two-sample testing with adaptive kernel selection (NeurIPS 2024). He has also contributed extensively to distributional reinforcement learning and hypothesis testing frameworks. As an advisor, he supervises multiple PhD students including Jakub Wornbard, Zikai (Steve) Shen, and Zonghao (Hudson) Chen, while co-supervising others. His methodological contributions are implemented in various software packages available at the Gatsby Unit, including tools for kernel-based covariate shift correction, independence testing, and maximum mean discrepancy calculations.