Matthieu Martel is a Professor in Computer Science at Université de Perpignan Via Domitia and serves as Vice-President for International & Cross-Border Relations. He leads the Laboratoire de Mathématiques et de Physique (LAMPS) and is a co-founder and scientific advisor of Numalis, a startup focused on reliable numerical computation. His research spans precision tuning, scientific data compression, numerical accuracy, and safety-critical systems. He has advised numerous PhD students and collaborates on projects like Linguatec IA and Numalis . Research Interests: Green computing, precision tuning, neural network validation, embedded systems safety, and abstract interpretation. Recent work includes error-bounded compressed array computations and formal verification of neural networks. Professional Activities: Organizes EJCP 2024 and serves on conference committees (CODIT, CoDaC, ICSRS). Awards include the Best Paper Award at DRBSD 2023 and SC '23 Workshops. Labs & Teams: Active in LAMPS lab and collaborates with Numalis on software tools for reliable numerical computation.
Dr. Yiren Zhao is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Computer Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He leads the DeepWok Research Lab and holds affiliations with the UKRI Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Biology Consortium and the University of Cambridge as a Visiting Researcher. His work focuses on Large-scale GenAI Systems, emphasizing hardware-algorithm co-design, efficiency, and security. He has secured over £5M in funding since 2022 and reviews for top conferences like ICLR, ICML, and NeurIPS. Dr. Zhao earned a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London (2016), followed by an MPhil and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge (2017–2022). His research spans GenAI acceleration, unstructured data processing (e.g., graphs), and system-level AI safety. Recent projects include MASE (unified ML system exploration) and ImpNet (imperceptible backdoor attacks). Awards: Apple Scholar in AI/ML (2020), Microsoft Research Award (2023), and Junior Research Fellowship at St John’s College (2021). Labs/Teams: DeepWok Lab (20+ members), involved in Imperial-X and AI-4-EB initiatives. Grants: Industry/government-funded projects totaling over £5M since 2022. His work bridges computer systems and AI, with notable contributions to quantization, adversarial attacks, and hardware-aware optimization. Collaborations include the Center for Spatial Computational Learning and CaRAML group.
Do Lee is a Researcher at the COPPER Center within the Yale School of Medicine at Yale University. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an MPH in Biostatistics from George Washington University. Her research focuses on addressing racial and socio-economic disparities in cancer care to advance equitable healthcare. She contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in health equity, biostatistics, and public health, leveraging her expertise to improve patient outcomes through data-driven strategies. Affiliated with both the COPPER Center and the Department of Internal Medicine, her work integrates statistical methodologies with clinical and translational research. While no awards are explicitly noted, her contributions to health disparities research reflect a commitment to impactful translational science. Her scholarly publications span neuromorphic computing, artificial synapse electronics, and efficient machine learning techniques, demonstrating a blend of computational innovation and applied health research. Collaborations likely bridge engineering and medical domains to address complex healthcare challenges.
Peter Schneider-Kamp is a Professor of Data Science at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Privacy-Preserving Techniques, and Algorithms. He has led projects such as the Danish Foundation Models initiative and the PREPARE cardiovascular disease project. His work spans synthetic data frameworks (e.g., Syntheval), quantization-aware neural networks (BitNet), and autonomous drone systems (Drones4Safety). He has been honored with awards including the Researcher Award 2014 and the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Preis 2009. Key research interests include optimizing sorting networks, termination analysis, and UAV-based infrastructure inspection. He has contributed to over 112 publications and actively participates in academic activities like organizing the 13th ACM SIGPLAN Symposium on Principles and Practice of Declarative Programming. Schneider-Kamp also engages in educational roles, teaching courses such as DS806 and DM564 on database systems. His projects highlight interdisciplinary impact, including cardiovascular disease risk estimation (PREPARE) and AI-driven health advice analysis. He collaborates internationally, with recent work featured in venues like the International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence.
Yunsi Fei is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Northeastern University, serving concurrently as Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. She leads the Northeastern site of the NSF IUCRC Center for Hardware and Embedded System Security and Trust (CHEST). Her research focuses on hardware-oriented security, computer architecture, embedded systems, and IoT security, with significant contributions to mitigating side-channel and fault attacks on neural networks and hardware systems. Fei holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (2004), and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electronic Engineering from Tsinghua University. She joined Northeastern in 2011 after faculty roles at the University of Connecticut. Her research interests span secure computer architecture, energy-efficient embedded systems, and underwater sensor networks. Notable projects include RINGS (a NSF-funded IoT resilience initiative) and secure RISC-V processor design. She has received the NSF CAREER Award and multiple best paper awards at top conferences. Fei’s work integrates hardware-software co-design to address vulnerabilities in AI accelerators and cryptographic systems. She leads the Energy-Efficient and Secure Systems (ENESS) Lab and collaborates with industry and academia through CHEST. Recent grants include $1.5M for cybersecurity in additive manufacturing and $1M for spectrum-agile IoT systems. Her awards include a 2023 Distinguished Paper Award (AsiaCCS) and 2022 Best Paper (Great Lake VLSI). She mentors students like Ruyi Ding, who joined LSU as faculty in 2025. Fei also chairs sessions on hardware security and is an affiliated faculty member with Northeastern’s Institute of Information Assurance.
Zheng Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on neural networks, quantum computing, uncertainty quantification, and optimization, with particular emphasis on tensor networks, low-rank compression methods, and hardware-efficient machine learning systems. He leads efforts in developing memory-efficient training algorithms for large language models (LLMs), tensorized optical networks, and physics-informed neural PDE solvers. Key contributions include FLAT-LLM for LLM compression, FETTA hardware accelerators, and DeepOHeat for thermal simulation in 3D-IC design. His work spans cross-disciplinary areas such as quantum-inspired algorithms, stochastic control, and yield-aware optimization of photonic ICs. He holds a faculty position in the College of Engineering and is affiliated with the ECE department. Research trends in his 2025 publications emphasize scalable training techniques for transformers, zeroth-order optimization methods, and optical computing integration. His work consistently addresses computational efficiency, memory constraints, and hardware acceleration across domains like AI, quantum computing, and electronic design automation. Notable grants and lab affiliations include projects on FPGA-based neural training, quantum circuit simulation, and tensor-compressed PDE solvers. He advises on edge computing, neuromorphic systems, and uncertainty-aware design tools for integrated circuits.
Michael Mahoney is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds roles as Vice President and Director of the Big Data Group at the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI), Group Lead for the Machine Learning and Analytics Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and a core member of the RISELab within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). He is also an Amazon Scholar. His research focuses on the applied mathematics of data, including randomized numerical linear algebra (RandNLA), optimization, and their applications in machine learning, climate science, genetics, and other domains. He teaches courses such as Linear Algebra for Data Science and has led initiatives like the FODA (Foundations of Data Analysis) Institute under the NSF TRIPODS program. His work emphasizes scalable algorithms, including contributions to RandBLAS/RandLAPACK frameworks and tools like SuperBench and SqueezeLLM. Mahoney collaborates with industry and academia, advancing methods for scientific machine learning and efficient AI infrastructure. Roles: Professor (UC Berkeley), Vice President (ICSI), Group Lead (LBNL), RISELab Member Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (Yahoo! Research and Stanford University background) Research interests include algorithmic and statistical foundations of big data, with applications in internet analysis, climate modeling, and genomics. His work bridges theory and practice, developing scalable tools for high-dimensional data analysis. He advises numerous students and postdocs, contributing to projects like RandNLA, neural scaling laws, and physics-informed learning. His labs and teams focus on foundational methods for scientific machine learning and efficient AI systems.
Dr. Said Al-Sarawi is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) and The Centre for High Performance Integrated Technologies and Systems (CHiPTec). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2003) and a Graduate Certificate in Education (2006). His research focuses on biomedical engineering, MEMS/NEMS technologies, neuromorphic systems, and secure hardware/software co-design. Dr. Al-Sarawi leads multiple research initiatives including advanced integrated circuits using Gallium Nitride, fall detection systems for elderly care, and memristor-based neuromorphic applications. He has secured funding from the Premier’s Research and Industry Fund (PRIF), ARC Discovery grants, and international collaborations. Current projects involve 24 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers across biomedical sensors, cybersecurity in AI, and space-based sensor systems. He has been recognized with the University Medal (2003) for postgraduate academic excellence and actively contributes to education committees within the university. His work spans interdisciplinary domains, bridging biomedical innovations with cutting-edge electronics and cybersecurity solutions.
Anna Scaglione is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University's College of Engineering, based at Cornell Tech. She rejoined the faculty in September 2021 after holding professorial positions at Arizona State University, UC Davis, and earlier at Cornell (2001–2008). She earned her M.Sc. in 1995 and Ph.D. in 1999 from Cornell University. Research Interests: Her work centers on statistical signal processing with applications in communication networks, electric power systems, intelligent infrastructure, and network science. Key areas include graph signal processing, federated learning, differential privacy, reinforcement learning for energy systems, and cyber-physical security in smart grids. She integrates machine learning, optimization, and control theory to address challenges in modern power systems and IoT. The 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) reveal a dominant trend in privacy-preserving and AI-driven solutions for power systems. Her research emphasizes federated learning , graph neural networks , differential privacy , and reinforcement learning applied to grid stability, cybersecurity, and distributed energy management. There is a strong focus on graph signal processing for power grid modeling and anomaly detection, as well as synthetic data generation and secure transactive energy platforms . IEEE Fellow (2011) IEEE Signal Processing Transactions Best Paper Award (2000) IEEE Donald G. Fink Prize Paper Award (2013) IEEE Signal Processing Society Young Author Best Paper Award (2013, with Lin Li) IEEE Smart Grid Communications Technical Committee Technical Achievement Award (2020) IEEE SPS Distinguished Lecturer (2019–2020) Dr. Scaglione has advised students including Lin Li, whose work earned a best paper award. She has secured significant research grants related to smart grid security, privacy, and optimization. Her editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Signal Processing Letters (2012–2013) and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Control of Networked Systems . She has served on IEEE technical committees, steering committees, and as General or Technical Chair for major conferences such as SPAWC, SmartGridComm, and GlobalSIP. She leads research in smart grid signal processing , secure distributed energy systems , and privacy-aware machine learning for infrastructure . Her team develops frameworks like Grid-GSP (Graph Signal Processing for power grids), SoDa (synthetic solar data), and CIGAR (cybersecurity via inverter reconfiguration). She is involved in blockchain-based transactive energy platforms and resilient simulation environments for critical infrastructure.
Peng Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on machine learning systems, high-performance computing, and graph processing, with a particular emphasis on compiler and programming techniques for GPU acceleration. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from The Ohio State University in 2019 under Dr. Gagan Agrawal. Education: Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2019 His work spans sparse training, knowledge graph embedding, and subgraph matching, often leveraging fine-grained parameter management and GPU optimization. Key trends in his publications include compiler design for high-performance systems, parallel programming models, and performance-aware weight pruning for neural networks. Scientific Awards 2024 NSF CAREER Award Peng Jiang has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Lihan Hu, Yihua Wei, Shihui Song, and Gagan Agrawal. His contributions to sparse matrix multiplication, distributed learning communication optimization, and PIM architecture-aware frameworks highlight his expertise in bridging machine learning and systems research.
José Cano Reyes is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science, leading the Glasgow Intelligent Computing Lab (gicLAB) and serving as deputy Head of the GLAsgow Systems Section (GLASS). His academic career includes postdoctoral roles at the University of Edinburgh (2014-2018) and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2012-2013), with a PhD and engineering degree from Universitat Politècnica de Valencia (2004-2012). He has held visiting and guest lecturer positions at Edinburgh and Glasgow across computer architecture, compilers, and embedded systems topics. Research focuses on hardware-software co-design for edge AI, including DNN acceleration (FPGA/GPU), encrypted AI systems, and secure mission-critical SoCs. Key projects include EU's dAIEDGE, EPSRC IDEAL, and UKRI AppControl. He leads over 15 research staff and students in areas like quantization, sparsity exploitation, and robust AI deployment. Notable contributions span 100+ peer-reviewed publications across top venues (ISCA, IJCNN, IEEE TPDS) and 3 authored books on ad hoc networks and embedded systems. Academic service includes organizing 20+ conferences (ISPASS, Euro-Par, ASPLOS) and serving on editorial boards for ACM TACO and IEEE TPDS. His educational efforts include teaching Computer Architecture (Year 4), Computer Systems (Year 1), and supervising over 20 PhD/MSc students since 2017.
Fabrizio Silvestri is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering (DIAG), where he coordinates the Ph.D. program in Data Science. He leads the RSTLess research group focusing on Robust, Safe, and Transparent Deep Learning. Research interests: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Web Search, Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Graph Neural Networks Research Trends from recent publications reveal: Advancements in sequential recommendation systems using topological and sheaf-based neural networks Focus on sustainable AI through eco-aware graph neural networks Counterfactual explanations for graph models and machine unlearning Security applications in dense retrieval and data poisoning defense Time series analysis for 5G network monitoring Integration of attention mechanisms and positional encoding in Transformers Scientific Achievements : ECIR 2018 Test of Time Award 3 Best Paper Awards (ECIR 2007, IEEE WI 2004, WSDM 2011 Runner-Up) Yahoo! Patent Milestone Award Recipient of Yahoo! Labs Excellence Program (LEAP) and Faculty Research Engagement Program (FREP) Finalist for ERCIM Cor Baayen Award (2005) Academic Leadership : Holds 9 industrial patents from Yahoo! and Facebook AI. Directed Facebook AI research groups combating malicious content. Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Pisa with thesis on High-Performance Issues in Web Search Engines . Supervises thesis projects through the RSTLess group website .
