جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ingmar Posner is a leading figure in applied artificial intelligence at the University of Oxford, where he serves as Principal Investigator for the Applied Artificial Intelligence Lab (A2I) and founding Director of the Oxford Robotics Institute. His work focuses on enabling robots to operate effectively in complex real-world environments through experience-driven learning. Key research areas: robot learning, scene interpretation, data-efficient learning, and transfer learning Applications in manipulation, autonomous driving, logistics, and space exploration His team has produced groundbreaking work in world models, sim-to-real transfer, and constraint-based manipulation systems (e.g., COMBO-Grasp). Notable contributions include the TWIST distillation framework and foundational research in tactile data generation (TactGen). He has received multiple best paper awards at top robotics venues. Publications reveal evolving research themes: 2025 work emphasizes language-conditioned learning (Lumos) and multi-agent decision-making, while 2024 focused on diffusion models for locomotion and differentiable simulators. Earlier work spans from urban scene analysis to physically plausible scene synthesis (RELATE).

William Chuehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Storage
• Renewable Energy
• Materials for Carbon-Neutral Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Chueh is a Professor in the Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University. He serves as Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy and Faculty Director of the Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Program. His research focuses on redox-active materials for energy storage, conversion, and carbon-neutral energy cycles. Education: PhD, Materials Science, Caltech (2010) BS, Applied Physics, Caltech (2005) Research Interests: Energy storage and conversion systems (batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers) Multi-scale electrochemical and chemical reaction dynamics Materials design rules for redox-active solids Thermodynamic frameworks for sustainable energy Publication Trends: His work spans fundamental materials synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and modeling of redox reactions. Key themes include solar thermochemical cycles, ceria-based systems for CO2/H2O conversion, and advanced battery technologies. Scientific Honors: Outstanding Young Investigator Award (MRS, 2018) Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2016) Sloan Research Fellowship (2016) CAREER Award (NSF, 2015) Advising: He advises students in energy technologies, materials science, and electrochemistry, including doctoral and master’s candidates. Contact: wchueh@stanford.edu

Kai S. Exnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrocatalysis
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kai S. Exner is a Professor of Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Faculty of Chemistry and a member of the Zentrum für Medizinische Biotechnologie (ZMB). His research focuses on electrocatalysis , particularly optimizing electrode materials for energy applications such as batteries, electrolyzers, and fuel cells. He employs computational methods like ab initio calculations and microkinetic modeling to bridge theoretical insights with experimental and industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable catalyst design without relying on noble metals. His work integrates basic research with applied medical biotechnology through ZMB collaborations, though his primary affiliation lies in the Faculty of Chemistry. Exner has pioneered concepts like the electrochemical-step asymmetry index and free-energy span model, which are critical for screening electrocatalysts. His research group, 'Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry,' actively explores mechanisms behind oxygen and chlorine evolution reactions, emphasizing selectivity control and reaction pathway complexity. Exner received the Gottschalk-Diederich-Baedeker-Preis (2024) for advancing the energy transition through foundational electrocatalysis research. He leads Aktuelles Projekt funded by third-party grants and collaborates with facilities like the Analytics Core Facility Essen (ACE) and Imaging Center Campus Essen (ICCE). His advisory role focuses on guiding theoretical and computational approaches in electrochemistry, and he has established a reputation for interdisciplinary research connecting computational chemistry with practical energy solutions.

Richard M. Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

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

Björn Corziliusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solid-state NMR Spectroscopy
• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP)
• Biomolecular Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Björn Corzilius is a University Professor (W2) of Physical Chemistry at the University of Rostock, Germany, leading the Corzilius group. His research focuses on solid-state NMR spectroscopy, dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), and applications in biomolecules and materials. He holds affiliations with the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) and serves on multiple academic boards, including the transregional Collaborative Research Center TRR 386 and the journal Magnetic Resonance . Education: 1999: Studies of Chemistry, TU Darmstadt 2005: Diploma in Physical Chemistry (TU Darmstadt) 2008: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (TU Darmstadt) Research Interests: Solid-state NMR, DNP for sensitivity enhancement, paramagnetic metal ions, biomolecular dynamics, and method development. His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches to advance structural and functional studies of complex systems like proteins, nucleic acids, and catalytic materials. Recent Article Trends: Focus on DNP applications in biomolecular interfaces, novel polarizing agents (e.g., Gd(III) complexes), and methodological advancements like serial polarization transfer and electron-decoupled DNP. Contributions span inorganic chemistry, materials science, and biophysical systems. Awards: Emmy Noether Fellowship (2012) Felix Bloch Lecture (2016) Regitze M. Vold Memorial Prize (2017) Best Ph.D. Supervision (2018) Grants & Labs: Principal Investigator of the Emmy Noether Group (2013–2019), now leading the DNP research team at the University of Rostock. Collaborates closely with LIKAT on catalytic and materials projects. His group actively develops open-access publishing platforms like Magnetic Resonance and hosts international conferences. Labs/Teams: The Corzilius group at the Institute of Chemistry (Rostock) specializes in NMR method development and applications. Associated with LIKAT for interdisciplinary catalysis research.

Rajeev Alurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Methods
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rajeev Alur is the Zisman Family Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania, leading the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He is the Founding Director of the ASSET Center for Trustworthy AI and a member of the PRECISE Center. His research focuses on formal methods for system design, integrating AI, cyber-physical systems, and machine learning with logical reasoning to ensure safety in autonomous systems. Alur has held leadership roles in major NSF projects like ExCAPE and has directed the Embedded and Multi-Scale Systems (EMBS) program. His research interests span formal verification, temporal logics, programming abstractions, and synthesis techniques. Notable contributions include the development of Nested Words (visibly pushdown languages), streaming string transducers, and tools like AutomataTutor for education. He has advised over 60 PhD students and postdocs, many of whom now hold academic and industry leadership positions. Alur’s awards include the 2024 Knuth Prize and the 2016 Alonzo Church Award. His work on Verisig and compositional verification of neural networks has advanced safety-critical AI applications. He teaches foundational courses like CIS 2620 and develops educational tools, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and practical impact. Key projects include the ASSET Center’s focus on trustworthy AI, integration of logical specifications in reinforcement learning, and formal verification of closed-loop systems with neural components. His publications span over 350 papers, with recent work addressing neurosymbolic learning, security in large language models, and efficient neural network verification.

Mark Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photonics
• Optical Systems
• Signal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Foster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, with a primary appointment in the Whiting School of Engineering. He is also a Fellow of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute. His research focuses on developing ultrahigh-speed optical systems at the intersection of photonics and electronics, emphasizing photonic devices and information theory to advance imaging, sensing, and communications technologies. Applications include quantum-optical systems, ultrawide-bandwidth microwave photonics, and terahertz-rate imaging systems. Dr. Foster received his BS (2003), MS (2007), and PhD (2008) in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University. Before joining Johns Hopkins in 2010, he served as a postdoctoral associate there. His work has been funded by the NSF, IARPA, DTRA, and NIH, resulting in over 200 publications and eight patents. He has held leadership roles, including chairing the IEEE Photonics Society’s Baltimore chapter (2011–2014). Research Highlights: World-leading imaging systems achieving terahertz frame rates Quantum-optical platforms and nonlinear photonic materials (e.g., NbTiOx) Secure authentication via physically unclonable functions (PUFs) Applications in fusion energy diagnostics and medical imaging His awards include the NSF CAREER Award (201?), DARPA Young Faculty Award, and ONR Young Investigator Award. Current projects explore machine learning-resistant PUFs, multi-modal imaging systems, and photonics for extreme environments.

Carlos G. Leviمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Structural Materials
• Thermal Barrier Coatings
• Ceramic Matrix Composites
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlos G. Levi is a Research Professor in the Department of Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), part of the College of Engineering. He holds the additional title of Professor Emeritus. His research focuses on microstructure evolution in inorganic materials, particularly in the design of advanced coatings, composites, and alloys for extreme environments. He has contributed significantly to thermal barrier coatings, ceramic matrix composites, and high-temperature alloys for aerospace and energy applications. Education: Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1981) M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1977) Degree in Chemical Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico (1972) Research Interests: Levi’s work addresses challenges in structural materials, including advanced thermal/environmental barrier coatings resistant to molten silicates, ceramic matrix composites, hypersonic materials, and high-temperature alloys such as multi-principal element alloys. His studies explore degradation mechanisms, phase stability under extreme conditions, and novel synthesis techniques like vapor-mediated melt infiltration. Awards and Honors: 2014 TMS Morris Cohen Award 2012 Fellow of the American Ceramic Society 2008 NIMS Award (shared) for breakthroughs in materials science for energy/environment 2004 DLR Wissenschaftspreis (collaborative paper) 2002 Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize Advising and Grants: No formal student advisees are listed, though his research group likely includes graduate students/postdocs. Grant details are not specified in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: Levi’s research is conducted within UCSB’s Materials Department, leveraging advanced characterization tools (e.g., TriBeam tomography) and computational modeling to study material behavior under extreme conditions.

Connor Coleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning for Chemistry
• Computer-Aided Molecular Design
• Synthesis Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Connor Coley is the Henri Slezynger (1957) Career Development Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Engineering. His research bridges chemistry and machine learning, focusing on autonomous molecular discovery, predictive chemistry, and laboratory automation. Education: Ph.D., MIT (2019) M.S.CEP., MIT (2016) B.S., Caltech (2014) Research Interests: Dr. Coley’s work centers on domain-informed machine learning for chemistry, computer-aided molecular design, and autonomous laboratories. Key themes include predictive modeling of chemical reactivity, optimization of synthesis pathways, and integration of AI with experimental data for drug discovery and materials science. Publications: His recent articles highlight advancements in AI-driven reaction prediction, molecular representation learning, and laboratory automation. Trends include applications of Bayesian optimization, contrastive learning, and diffusion models to chemical discovery. Scientific Awards: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2025) James W. Swan Outstanding Faculty (2025) Schmidt Futures AI2050 Early Career Fellow (2022) NSF CAREER Award (2021) Forbes 30 Under 30: Healthcare (2019) Software & Tools: He leads the open-source ASKCOS software suite for synthesis planning, adopted by 35,000+ chemists and deployed at 15+ pharmaceutical companies. His team also develops tools for metabolomics and molecular representation learning.

Robert J. Hamersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrochemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Robert J. Hamers is a Professor of Chemistry and the Steenbock Professor of Physical Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison . He serves as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology , a multi-institutional collaboration, and is a Senior Editor for Accounts of Chemical Research . Additionally, he co-founded the startup Silatronix, Inc. and leads the ACS/UW-Madison Bridge to the Chemistry Doctorate Program . B.S. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1980) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Cornell University (1986) Hamers' research focuses on surface chemistry, nanotechnology, and renewable energy , with specific interests in electrochemical energy storage, photoelectron emission mechanisms, and environmental impacts of nanomaterials . His group develops ultra-stable surface chemistries for energy devices and investigates charge-transfer processes at material interfaces . Recent publications highlight advances in diamond-based materials , organosilicon electrolyte additives , and environmental fate of nanomaterials . Scientific recognitions include the Wisconsin Distinguished Professor title. His work bridges fundamental surface science with applied technologies through collaborations with academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry partners like Dow Chemical . The Hamers Group actively trains graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in multidisciplinary approaches.

Eric V. Mazumdarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Economics
• Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric V. Mazumdar is an Assistant Professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), jointly appointed in the departments of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Economics. He holds a B.S. from MIT (2015) and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2021), co-advised by Michael Jordan and Shankar Sastry. His research bridges machine learning and economics, focusing on deploying algorithms into societal systems through theoretical and practical lenses. Key areas include strategic classification, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and distributionally robust optimization, with applications in healthcare, online markets, and intelligent infrastructure. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015 Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2021 Research Interests: Mazumdar’s work emphasizes understanding learning algorithms in strategic environments, including min-max optimization, game theory, and multi-agent systems. He explores how algorithms interact with human and algorithmic agents in dynamic systems, with practical applications in healthcare delivery, e-commerce, and autonomous systems testing. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2023) Simons Institute Research Fellowship in Learning in Games Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF, DARPA, Amazon, and other organizations. His NSF CAREER grant focuses on strategic interactions in societal-scale systems. Teaching: Courses include Networks: Structure & Economics (CMS/CS/EE/IDS 144) and Topics in Learning and Games (CMS/Ec 248). At UC Berkeley, he contributed to courses like Data, Inference, and Decisions (DS 102). Students & Postdocs: Current students: Lauren Conger, Tinashe Handina, Yizhou Zhang Postdocs: Zaiwei Chen, Laixi Shi, Kishan Panaganti (co-advised with Adam Wierman)

Suguman Bansalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Formal Methods
• Artificial Intelligence
• Programming Languages
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Suguman Bansal is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on formal methods and their applications to artificial intelligence, programming languages, and machine learning. Previously, she held an NSF/CRA Computing Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (2020-2022) and completed her PhD at Rice University (2016-2020). Education: PhD in Computer Science, Rice University (2016-2020) MS in Computer Science, Rice University (2014-2016) BSc (Honors) in Mathematics and Computer Science, Chennai Mathematical Institute (2011-2014) Research Interests: Formal methods, reinforcement learning, reactive synthesis, quantitative verification, and trustworthy AI systems. Her work bridges logic-based formal methods with modern AI challenges, emphasizing safety, reliability, and generalization in AI systems. Key Contributions: Pioneering work on specification-guided reinforcement learning, compositional synthesis algorithms, and formal verification of AI systems. Notable tools include Lisa (LTLf synthesis tool) and DiRL (compositional reinforcement learning framework). Awards: 2020 NSF CI Fellowship, 2021 MIT EECS Rising Star, 2023 ATVA Best Paper Award, and Keynote Speaker at SAS 2022. Advising & Grants: Advises PhD and Master’s students in reinforcement learning and formal methods. Lead PI on a collaboration grant with IIT Bombay (2024) and recipient of a ~$250K NSF/CRA postdoctoral grant. Labs/Teams: Leads the BansalLab at Georgia Tech, focusing on trustworthy AI through formal methods and algorithmic innovation.

• Probabilistic Verification
• Quantitative Model Checking
• Formal Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marta Kwiatkowska is a Professor of Computing Systems at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Trinity College. Her research focuses on probabilistic verification , quantitative model checking , and formal methods for complex systems including autonomous robots, medical devices, and biological systems. She leads the development of the PRISM and PRISM-games probabilistic model checkers. Key research areas: Probabilistic systems, formal verification, autonomous robotics, medical device analysis, systems biology Grants: ERC Advanced Grant VERIWARE, EPSRC Programme Grant Mobile Autonomy Awards: 2024 ETAPS Test-of-Time Tool Award for PRISM Students: Current and former advisees in topics spanning formal methods, robotics, and quantitative verification The PRISM-games extension enables verification of stochastic multi-player games with applications in network protocols, autonomous systems, and game theory. Her work bridges theory, algorithms, and practical implementation, with real-world applications in ubiquitous computing and nanotechnology.

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Nanomaterials
• In Situ Spectroscopic Techniques
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Beaumont is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Durham University , with additional responsibilities as Associate Dean (PGR) in the Faculty of Science. His research program integrates heterogeneous catalysis , nanomaterials , and in situ spectroscopic techniques to develop sustainable chemical processes. BA & MSci Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge (2003-2007) PhD in Heterogeneous Catalysis, University of Cambridge (2010) Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley (2010-2012) Research foci include mechanistic studies of catalytic processes, nanoparticle synthesis , and in situ characterization via X-ray absorption (NEXAFS), DRIFTS, and Raman. His work addresses challenges in CO2 hydrogenation , biomass conversion , and environmental remediation , supported by national/EU/industrial funding. Recent publications highlight trends in selective hydrogenation (furfural), multi-functional catalysts (acid-base systems), and nanoparticle stability under reactive conditions. All studies emphasize molecular-level understanding for practical catalyst design. Scientific awards include Leverhulme Trust and Addison Wheeler fellowships. Teaching portfolio spans first-year laboratories , organic chemistry tutorials , and advanced catalysis lectures . Supervision of five research postgraduates and leadership of industry-funded projects further demonstrate his academic impact.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• 3D Human Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Black is a Professor and Honorarprofessor at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Science, Department of Computer Science, and a founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, leading the Perceiving Systems department. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia (1985), M.S. from Stanford (1989), and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale (1992). His research focuses on computer vision, 3D human modeling, motion capture, and AI-driven digital humans. Key contributions include the SMPL body model, optical flow algorithms, and datasets like Middlebury Flow and Sintel. He has received major awards such as the PAMI Distinguished Researcher Award, multiple Koenderink and Longuet-Higgins Prizes, and is a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. His commercial ventures include co-founding Body Labs (acquired by Amazon) and Meshcapade, advancing 3D human generation and interaction technologies. Recent work includes markerless motion capture systems (e.g., MAMMA, PICO), 3D hair and garment synthesis, and AI tools like ChatHuman for 3D human interaction analysis. His research bridges vision, graphics, and robotics, with applications in animation, healthcare, and robotics.