جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kaiming Heمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kaiming He is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), holding the Douglas Ross (1954) Career Development Professor of Software Technology chair. He also works part-time as a Distinguished Scientist at Google DeepMind. Prior to joining MIT in 2024, he was a research scientist at Facebook AI Research (FAIR) from 2016 to 2024, and a researcher at Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) from 2011 to 2016. Dr. He received his PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011 and his Bachelor of Science from Tsinghua University in 2007. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in computer science and engineering that has led to transformative contributions in artificial intelligence. His research primarily focuses on computer vision and deep learning, with pioneering work on deep residual networks (ResNets), visual object detection and segmentation, and self-supervised learning. He is best known for his work on Deep Residual Networks (ResNets), recognized as the most-cited paper of the twenty-first century. The residual connections he pioneered are now fundamental components in modern deep learning architectures including Transformers, AlphaGo Zero, AlphaFold, and various generative AI models. His recent publications demonstrate continued innovation across generative models, transformer architectures, and cross-disciplinary AI applications. His work bridges theoretical advances in neural network design with practical implementations that address real-world challenges in physics, biology, and other scientific domains. PAMI Young Researcher Award (2018) Best Paper Award, CVPR (2009, 2016) Best Paper Award, ICCV (2017) Best Student Paper Award, ICCV (2017) Everingham Prize, ICCV (2021) Most-cited paper of the twenty-first century Dr. He advises graduate students including Jake Austin, Xingjian Bai, and Mingyang Deng, and teaches advanced courses such as "6.S978: Deep Generative Models" (Fall 2024) and "6.8300/6.8301: Advances in Computer Vision" (Spring 2024). His research group actively explores how AI can serve as a unifying framework across scientific disciplines, breaking down traditional barriers between fields through shared methodologies and tools.

Yingyan Linمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Efficient Machine Learning
• Cross-Layer Innovations
• Green AI
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yingyan (Celine) Lin is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology, leading the Efficient and Intelligent Computing (EIC) Lab. Her work focuses on cross-layer innovations in machine learning systems, from algorithms to chip design, aiming to advance green AI and ubiquitous machine learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017). Research interests include efficient machine learning, neural rendering (e.g., NeRF), hardware-software co-design for AI acceleration, and graph neural networks. Her lab has pioneered projects like RTML and 3DML, funded by NSF, NIH, DARPA, and industry partners (Qualcomm, Intel, Meta). Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2021), ACM SIGDA Outstanding Young Faculty (2022), Meta Faculty Research Award (2022) Grants: Multi-university projects funded by NSF, NIH, DARPA, SRC, ONR, and industry Recognition: First-place wins at DAC 2022 and TinyML Design Contest 2022, IEEE Micro Top Pick 2023 Her research bridges algorithmic innovation with hardware implementation, emphasizing energy efficiency and real-time performance for applications in AR/VR, computer vision, and neuro-symbolic AI systems.

Gianluca Iaccarinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Turbulence Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gianluca Iaccarino is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and the Robert Bosch Chairholder. He serves as Director of the PSAAP Center and leads large-scale computational research initiatives in uncertainty quantification, exascale computing, and multiphysics simulations. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Bari (2005), postdoctoral work at Stanford's Center for Turbulence Research, and progression from Research Engineer to full Professor. Education : PhD (Politecnico di Bari), MS/BS in Aeronautical Engineering (University of Naples) Research : Computational engineering, turbulence modeling, uncertainty quantification, biomedical fluid dynamics, and exascale-ready algorithms Publications : 15+ recent articles focus on turbulence modeling, data-driven simulations, and uncertainty quantification across diverse applications in aerospace, biomedical, and energy systems Awards : PECASE (2010), APS Fellow (2019), multiple best paper awards (AIAA, ASME), Terman Fellow (2007) Students : Advises doctoral and master's students in mechanical engineering and computational methods Leadership : Director of PSAAP Center (2014-present), Chair of Mechanical Engineering Department (2024-present)

Jiaxuan Youمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Graph Neural Networks
• Relational Data
• Machine Learning Systems
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jiaxuan You is an Assistant Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, leading the U Lab focused on achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in digital environments. His research spans graph neural networks (GNNs), relational data, foundation models, and machine learning systems. PhD and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University (2021) Developed GraphGym and PyTorch Geometric (PyG) for graph learning Core member at Kumo AI (2021-2023) His research explores: Graph-enhanced LLMs: Integrating relational structures into foundation models AGI Development: Self-optimizing AI agents and tool utilization ML Systems: Scalable architectures and redundancy-free computation Interdisciplinary Applications: Financial networks, crop yield prediction, and metro systems Recent publications focus on temporal reasoning, multi-agent dynamics, and hybrid architectures for LLMs. He actively develops open-source tools like DBGYM and GraphRouter. Scientific recognition includes: JPMC PhD Fellowship Baidu Scholarship Best Student Paper at AAAI 2017 World Bank Big Data Innovation Challenge winner He mentors PhD and intern students, emphasizing machine learning systems expertise. His lab collaborates on AGI workshops (e.g., ICLR 2024) and industry projects.

Ram Vasudevanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimization and control of nonlinear systems
• Legged robot locomotion
• Autonomous systems safety
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ram Vasudevan is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Robotics at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on developing tools for safe and robust deployment of robotic systems, emphasizing optimization, nonlinear control, and real-world applications. Key areas include legged robot locomotion, shared control systems, and safety-critical autonomous systems. Research Interests: Optimization and control of nonlinear systems, locomotion of legged robots, shared control active safety systems, and automation of diagnostic/rehabilitative tasks. His ROAHM Lab prioritizes mathematical guarantees for robotic performance, with applications in medical robotics, autonomous vehicles, and soft robotics. Recent work emphasizes trajectory optimization, sensor fusion, and safety-aware control strategies. He has contributed to benchmarks for autonomous vehicle perception and novel methods in thermal image restoration using neural radiance fields. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Labs/Teams: Directs the ROAHM Lab, collaborating on projects like robotic tail mechanics, real-time motion planning, and sensor data analysis. Active in academic conferences including RSS and ICRA.

Ramakrishna Gokarajuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power System Protection
• Smart Grid Applications
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ramakrishna Gokaraju is a Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. His academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2009), and full Professor (2015). He holds a B.E. from NIT Trichy (1992), M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Calgary (1996, 2000). His research focuses on power system protection, smart grids, and sustainable energy systems, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and renewable integration. He has advised 8 PhD and 25+ Master’s students, with over 80 publications in top journals/conferences. Dr. Gokaraju’s honors include the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship (1998–2000) and the Professor of the Year Award (2008). He has held visiting roles at the University of Manitoba (2009–2010), IIT Kanpur (2018), and institutions in Australia and India. His work emphasizes high-speed digital relaying, PMU-based solutions, and transient stability protection. Current research includes wind generator modeling, SMR integration, and energy storage systems for remote communities. His technical contributions span fault location algorithms, grid resilience enhancement, and GPU-based optimization for transport systems. Ongoing projects explore hybrid energy systems combining SMRs with renewables. Lab affiliations include the Power Systems Research Group at the University of Saskatchewan, focusing on smart grid innovation and sustainable energy solutions.

Katie Bylمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Robot Dynamics and Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katie Byl is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Her research focuses on robot dynamics and control, particularly in locomotion and manipulation, with applications in rough terrain legged locomotion, supervised autonomy, and flapping-wing flight. She holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Affiliations: Center for Control, Dynamical Systems and Computation (CCDC) Mechanical Engineering Department Research Interests: Byl’s work emphasizes modeling and control of underactuated systems, stochasticity in real-world environments, and the development of robust control principles for dynamic systems. Her applied projects include exoskeletons, autonomous robots like RoboSimian (part of the DARPA Robotics Challenge), and flapping-wing microrobotics. Scientific Awards: NSF Early Career Development Award Hellman Faculty Fellowship Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship in Neuroscience Regents’ Junior Faculty Fellowship Teaching & Advising: Byl teaches courses in control systems (e.g., ECE 147B, ECE 179D) and robotics. She advises students in UCSB’s Robotics Lab, emphasizing a mix of control theory, mechanical design, and algorithm development. Undergraduate researchers are also recruited annually for summer projects. Labs & Teams: Her Robotics Lab focuses on hardware implementation of control ideas, maintaining a high robot-to-student ratio. Collaborations include the Army’s Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies and the DARPA Robotics Challenge with JPL.

Sarita V Adveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• Extended Reality Systems
• Heterogeneous Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarita V Adve is the Richard T. Cheng Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she conducts research spanning hardware, programming languages, operating systems, and applications with a focus on domain-specific systems. Her work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, particularly in extended reality and heterogeneous computing. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993, 1989) and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1987). Prior to joining Illinois, she served on the faculty at Rice University from 1993 to 1999. Adve's research centers on generalizable and scalable specialization for domain-specific systems, with current emphasis on extended reality (XR) systems including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. She chairs the ILLIXR consortium to democratize XR research and developed the first fully open-source XR system (ILLIXR). Her foundational contributions include memory consistency models for C++ and Java programming languages, the Spandex coherence framework for heterogeneous systems, and software-driven approaches for hardware reliability. Her work spans hardware reliability (SWAT and RAMP projects), power management (GRACE system), and instruction-level parallelism. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy-efficient XR systems, hardware-software co-design for AI workloads, and resilience analysis. Her team explores rendering offload, visual-inertial odometry optimization, and compositional error injection frameworks, often targeting tradeoffs between energy, latency, and accuracy in mobile and edge environments. Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow of the ACM and IEEE ACM/IEEE-CS Ken Kennedy Award Anita Borg Institute Woman of Vision in Innovation Award ACM SIGARCH Maurice Wilkes Award Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship UIUC University Scholar University of Illinois Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Adve actively mentors students and has received multiple teaching awards. She co-founded the CARES movement to address discrimination in CS research events and chairs CS@Illinois CARES. Her service includes leadership roles in ACM SIGARCH (2015-2019), DARPA/ISAT study group, ACM Council, and Computing Research Association. She has secured significant funding including DARPA initiatives and Google Faculty Research Awards. She leads the ILLIXR consortium and has established collaborative research programs such as the $8.3M DARPA Joint University Microelectronics Program. Her lab focuses on open-source XR development, heterogeneous system architectures, and reliability-aware designs, with strong industry and government partnerships.

Tzu-Mao Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Graphics
• Rendering Algorithms
• Differentiable Programming
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tzu-Mao Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the Center for Visual Computing. His research focuses on differentiable graphics algorithms, combining classical visual computing with modern machine learning techniques. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT CSAIL under Frédo Durand and a postdoc at MIT and UC Berkeley with Jonathan Ragan-Kelley. His work spans rendering, programming languages for graphics, Monte Carlo methods, and inverse problems. Education: B.S. and M.S. from National Taiwan University (2011-2013), advised by Yung-Yu Chuang. Ph.D. from MIT CSAIL (Computer Graphics Group), advised by Frédo Durand. Postdoctoral research at MIT and UC Berkeley with Jonathan Ragan-Kelley. Research Interests: Differentiable rendering, Monte Carlo integration, programming language design for visual computing, physical simulation, adversarial machine learning, and applications in computer vision and robotics. Key areas include rendering algorithms (path tracing, bidirectional methods), optimization techniques (MCMC, gradient-based), and neural representations (SDFs, neural fields). Publications focus on advancing rendering algorithms, differentiable systems, and applications in inverse problems. Notable contributions include edge sampling for differentiable rendering, warped-area sampling, and diffusion models for BSDF sampling. Awards: ACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, multiple Best Paper Awards at SIGGRAPH, and oral presentations at ICCV. Teaching: Courses include CSE 167 (Computer Graphics), CSE 168 (Rendering), and CSE 272 (Advanced Image Synthesis), emphasizing physically-based methods and programming.

Jean-Philippe Thiranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Imaging
• Medical Image Analysis
• Diffusion MRI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jean-Philippe Thiran is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he serves as Director of the Signal Processing Laboratory (LTS5) and Director of the Institute of Electrical and Micro Engineering. He also maintains a part-time Associate Professor position with the Department of Radiology of the University Hospital Center (CHUV) and University of Lausanne (UNIL). Born in Namur, Belgium in 1970, he received his Electrical Engineering degree and PhD from the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium, in 1993 and 1997 respectively. He joined EPFL in 1998 and has established himself as a leading researcher in computational imaging. His research focuses on computational imaging , with significant contributions to medical image analysis (particularly diffusion MRI, ultrasound imaging, and digital pathology) and computer vision . His recent work integrates advanced modeling, simulation, and machine learning techniques to extract microscopic tissue information from macroscopic MRI signals. This approach combines hyper-realistic synthetic tissue models, advanced Monte-Carlo simulations, and ML-based estimation techniques for brain microstructure analysis with potential applications to other tissues. Senior Member of IEEE Fellow of the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) Prof. Thiran has authored or co-authored 1 book, 9 book chapters, 250 journal papers and over 270 peer-reviewed conference papers, and holds 12 international patents. He previously served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Signal Processing journal (2001-2005) and associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing. He has chaired major conferences including EUSIPCO 2008 and IEEE ICIP 2015. His laboratory at EPFL brings together interdisciplinary researchers to develop innovative imaging techniques that bridge macroscopic measurements and microscopic tissue properties, with significant potential for medical diagnostics and treatment planning applications.

Bradley D. Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Science
• Materials Engineering
• Soft Condensed Matter Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bradley D. Olsen is a full professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he leads research at the intersection of polymer science, soft matter physics, and bioengineering. His work focuses on designing materials for critical applications in biotechnology, hemostasis, and sustainable polymer development while advancing fundamental understanding of polymer network mechanics and self-assembly. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of California Berkeley (2007) S.B. in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2003) Olsen's research spans protein-based materials, block copolymer phase behavior, and mechanochemical hydrogels. He has pioneered methods for quantifying polymer network topology, developing hemostatic nanoparticles, and creating bio-inspired materials for selective biomolecular transport and medical applications. His recent publications emphasize data-driven approaches to polymer characterization and educational outreach in materials science. Scientific Awards: American Physical Society (APS) Fellow (2023) Fulbright Amazonia Scholar (2023) Alexander and I. Michael Kasser Chair in Chemical Engineering (2021) ACS Macro Letters Young Investigator Award (2021) MIT Committed to Caring Honor (2019) AIChE Owens Corning Early Career Award (2019) APS Dillon Medal (2018) Kavli Emerging Leader in Chemistry (2017) ACS Polymer Division Fellow (2016) Camille Dreyfus-Teacher Scholar (2015) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow (2014) NSF Career Grant (2013) NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2009) Hertz Fellow (2003-2007) Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship (2002) Olsen has received significant grant support including NSF Career (2013) and AFOSR (2012) awards. His teaching activities include innovative international outreach like the 2025 soccer-themed science camp in Brazil. The Olsen Group at MIT explores advanced materials with applications ranging from trauma care to sustainable polymers.

Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbez is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences , ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD in Process Systems Engineering (UPC, 2005) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Reader), University of Manchester (Senior Lecturer), and Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Assistant/Associate Professor). His research focuses on Sustainable Chemical Processes , integrating life cycle assessment, optimization techniques, and planetary boundary analysis to evaluate and design low-carbon technologies. Current position: Full Professor, ETH Zürich (2019–present) Prior roles: Imperial College London (2016–2019), University of Manchester (2014–2016), URV Spain (2008–2014) Education: PhD (UPC, 2005), MEng/BEng (University of Murcia) His research explores CO2 valorization , green methanol synthesis , circular marine fuels , and planetary boundary compliance in energy and chemical systems. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for process modeling, single-atom catalysis , and decentralized ammonia production . Scientific contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2023–2025) in journals like Nature Chemical Engineering , ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering , and Energy & Environmental Science . Key themes: Optimization of hybrid fossil/renewable carbon systems Environmental impacts of energy transitions Catalyst design for sustainable chemistry Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies Awarded UPC Top Doctoral Student Award and Top National Student Award , he combines process systems engineering with sustainability metrics to address global challenges in chemical and energy systems.

Tarek Sayedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Safety Analysis
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tarek Sayed is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. He specializes in Transportation Engineering, focusing on road safety analysis, traffic operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He serves as the Director of the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security (BITSAFS-Engineering) and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering . His research addresses three core areas: improving road safety evaluation techniques, enhancing safety through traffic operations and highway design analysis, and advancing ITS technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for safety-audits of infrastructure projects like the Sea to Sky Highway and methodologies for evaluating transit signal priority systems in Vancouver. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications and supervised 60 graduate students. Key Roles: Professor, BITSAFS Director, Journal Editor Awards: Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Wilbur Smith Award, Sandford Fleming Award, Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Consulting: Global projects in traffic safety and ITS for agencies like ICBC, FHWA, and Ashghal His research integrates Bayesian statistical methods, extreme value theory, and machine learning to model traffic conflicts, pedestrian behavior, and safety interventions. Current projects include real-time safety optimization using autonomous vehicle data and analyzing shared space interactions between cyclists and pedestrians. Dr. Sayed chairs national/international committees, including the U.S. Transportation Research Board’s safety data committee. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and infrastructure investment decisions worldwide.

Anand Bhojanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Distributed Computing
• Wireless Networks
• IoT
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Anand Bhojan is an Associate Professor (Educator Track) at the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS). He is a member of the Communication and Internet Research Lab and serves on the Graduate Studies Committee. Dr. Bhojan is also the founder of Anuflora Systems and Virtual and Augmented Reality Labs (www.varlabs.org), and serves as Associate Editor of Computers and Electrical Engineering Journal, Elsevier, and Vice President of International Researchers Club, Singapore. Dr. Bhojan earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from NUS in 2011, where his thesis was nominated for the Best PhD Thesis Award. He also holds a Professional Master's in Computer Applications from Bharathidasan University (1999), a Bachelor's degree in Computing with Gold Medal (University topper) from Bharathiar University (1994), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Higher Education from University of Sheffield, UK (2003). His research spans multiple domains including Distributed Computing and Wireless Networks (IoT, Security, Blockchain), Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI, FinTech), and Entertainment Computing with focus on Games, VR/AR/Metaverse technologies. Dr. Bhojan leads the Metaverse Foundry research group which focuses on content generation for games & XR simulations across multiple domains including entertainment, healthcare, and architecture, while also experimenting with innovative teaching methods for entertainment media technologies. Dr. Bhojan's recent research has pioneered hybrid rendering techniques that strategically combine ray tracing and rasterization to create more realistic video game graphics without compromising performance. His work addresses critical challenges in real-time rendering, particularly in depth of field and motion blur effects, with the goal of making Hollywood-quality graphics accessible on a wider range of hardware. Earlier work focused on energy efficiency in mobile gaming, including power management techniques and latency optimization for cloud gaming. Among his notable achievements: 2012 Nominated for Best PhD Thesis Award (Wang Gungwu Medal & Prize), NUS 2011 Dean's Graduate Research Achievement Award (PhD), SoC, NUS 2006 Best R&D Project award from TOTE Board, Singapore 1995 Gold medal for first Rank (out of 4000) in Computing, Bharathiar University Dr. Bhojan has served as Organizing Chair and Program Chair for multiple international conferences and has delivered keynote talks at IEEE/ACM International Conferences. He teaches courses including Computer Networks Practice, Game Development, Interaction Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Game Development Project. He leads the Metaverse Foundry research group and the Virtual and Augmented Reality Labs, where undergraduate and graduate students have won multiple research and innovation awards. His research bridges entertainment, education, and emerging technologies with practical applications in making immersive experiences more accessible across different hardware capabilities while maintaining energy efficiency.

Alessandro Golkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Space Systems Engineering
• CubeSat and Nanosatellite Technology
• Satellite Constellations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Alessandro Golkar is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Picosatellites, Nanosatellites, and Satellite Constellations. He joined TUM in September 2022 and previously served as one of the founding faculty members at Skoltech, a Moscow-based graduate research university. His research focuses on advanced space mission concepts, systems engineering for picosatellites, and federated satellite systems. Prior to academia, he held roles at Airbus CTO, contributing to technology roadmapping and planning. His academic background includes expertise in aerospace engineering, systems design, and agile development methodologies for space hardware. Key research areas include CubeSat constellations, distributed satellite systems, and the integration of AI tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) into spacecraft design processes. He has pioneered projects such as the FSSCat mission, winner of the ESA Sentinel Small Satellite Challenge, and has explored applications of additive manufacturing for lunar missions. Prof. Golkar’s awards include the 2021 Karman Fellowship and IEEE Senior Membership (2018). His recent work emphasizes optimizing satellite networks, digital twin implementation, and orbital maneuvering for collision avoidance. He actively contributes to technology roadmapping, focusing on future human landing systems and lunar infrastructure development. Education: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (details not explicitly stated). Grants & Funding: Extensive grants for CubeSat projects, federated systems research, and space technology innovation. Labs/Teams: Leads the Chair’s research group at TUM and collaborates with industry partners like Airbus on advanced mission concepts. His publications span over two decades, addressing topics like constellation design, machine learning in space, and agile processes for hardware development. He advocates for hybrid agile methodologies to bridge traditional systems engineering and modern product development.