جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biotechnology
• Systems Engineering in Bioprocessing
• Model-Based Tools
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Cleo Kontoravdi is a Professor of Biological Systems Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Engineering. Her roles include Director of Postgraduate Studies (2021–present) and Postgraduate Admissions Tutor (2018–2021). She holds affiliations with key research centers such as the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Centre for Synthetic Biology, and Future Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub. Her research focuses on applying systems engineering principles to bioprocessing, integrating model-based tools like sensitivity analysis and optimization with experimental work on mammalian cell cultures and vaccine production. Key areas include metabolic flux analysis, media optimization, and multiscale modeling. Her recent publications highlight advancements in hybrid modeling frameworks, mRNA vaccine process design, and metabolic engineering of CHO cells. She actively contributes to vaccine manufacturing strategies and sustainable biopharmaceutical supply chains. Education: PhD (2007) and MEng (2002) in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London. Professional experience spans academic roles (since 2007) and industry R&D at Lonza Biologics (2006–2007). Her work bridges computational biology, bioprocess engineering, and systems biology, addressing challenges in vaccine development and production efficiency. Awards: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. Research grants and collaborations are implied through her involvement in high-impact projects like the Future Vaccine Manufacturing Hub. She advises on bioprocess optimization, glycoengineering, and biomanufacturing sustainability.

Marius Portmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Computer Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Marius Portmann is the UQ-Cisco Chair of Network Security at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), University of Queensland. His expertise spans Cybersecurity, IoT, and Applied AI. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (2003) and has led research in Software Defined Networking (SDN), blockchain, and energy-harvesting IoT systems. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), 2003. Research focuses on securing IoT networks, AI-driven intrusion detection, and sustainable sensor systems. He has pioneered self-powered IoT systems using energy harvesters and developed frameworks like FlowTransformer for network analysis. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart tourism, energy efficiency, and edge computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in DDoS detection (P4-Secure), sensor-based environmental monitoring (EcoShower), and graph-based anomaly detection (XG-BoT). His datasets (e.g., NF-ToN-IoT-v3) are widely used in ML-based cybersecurity research. Collaborations include industry partners like Cisco and institutions like RMIT. Grants and leadership roles in interdisciplinary projects underscore his impact. He advises on IoT security standards and contributes to open-source tools for network research. Current projects explore edge-AI integration and sustainable sensor networks.

David Danksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• AI Ethics
• Causal Inference
• Healthcare Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Danks is a Professor of Data Science, Philosophy, and Policy at the University of California, San Diego. His work bridges AI ethics, causal inference, and policy, focusing on governance frameworks for emerging technologies. He leads research on trustworthy AI systems, healthcare technology applications, and sociotechnical risks. Danks is affiliated with the DIVER Lab, exploring interdisciplinary approaches to AI's societal impact. His research spans causal discovery algorithms, ethical AI design, and the intersection of science and policy. Notable themes include mitigating bias in quantum machine learning, dynamic certification for autonomous systems, and addressing unforeseen technological harms. He has contributed to national AI policy through roles like the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee. Publications emphasize ethical challenges in AI development, such as algorithmic fairness, epistemic utility, and moral responsibilities in dual-use technologies. His work frequently intersects with healthcare innovation, including personalized hemodynamic models for surgical risk reduction. While no formal awards or grants are listed, Danks' involvement in high-profile initiatives like the CCC Whitepaper on pandemic prevention underscores his leadership in translational ethics and policy.

Amiya Nayakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fault-Tolerant Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Ad hoc and Sensor Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amiya Nayak is a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on Fault-Tolerant Computing , Distributed Systems , and Ad hoc and Sensor Networks . He specializes in cybersecurity, IoT security, blockchain integration, and machine learning applications in healthcare and vehicular networks. His work addresses challenges in secure communication protocols, distributed learning frameworks, and energy-efficient network designs. Notable research areas include: IoT Security : Developing frameworks for threat detection, privacy-preserving systems, and blockchain-empowered IoT defenses. Federated Learning : Enhancing healthcare predictions and IoT management through decentralized, privacy-aware machine learning. Vehicular Networks : Securing Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and optimizing QoS in cooperative internet of vehicles (IoV). Network Optimization : Leveraging deep reinforcement learning and graph neural networks for WDM network restoration and edge computing. His publications (2020–2025) highlight contributions to: Secure authentication protocols in medical sensor networks. AI-driven metaverse security solutions. Decentralized energy trading using NFTs. Energy-efficient sleep scheduling in wireless body area networks (WBANs). Nayak holds a Ph.D. and is a P.Eng. (Professional Engineer). His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in telecommunications and healthcare systems.

Jonathan Weareمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Monte Carlo sampling
• Multiscale analysis
• Randomized numerical linear algebra
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Weare is a Professor of Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. He holds affiliations with the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Graduate School of Arts and Science. His academic journey includes roles as an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago (2014–2019) and Assistant Professor (2011–2014), following postdoctoral work as a Courant Instructor at NYU. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from UC Berkeley in 2007. His research focuses on stochastic algorithms and models, with applications in astrophysics, biophysics, computational chemistry, and climate science. Key areas include Monte Carlo methods, rare event simulation, and machine learning-driven scientific analysis. Collaborations with domain experts ensure his work addresses real-world challenges in diverse fields. Recent publications emphasize advancements in trajectory stratification, rare event prediction using machine learning, and efficient algorithms for high-dimensional problems. Notable contributions include the BAD-NEUS framework and AI-based solar system instability predictions. His group’s interdisciplinary approach bridges computational methods with scientific inquiry. Weare has advised numerous students and mentored postdocs, fostering talent in applied mathematics and computational science. His work on Mercury’s orbital dynamics and extreme weather prediction showcases the societal impact of his research. Current projects explore AI applications in weather modeling and rare event analysis, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning techniques. Labs/Teams: His research group at Courant develops stochastic algorithms and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in computational chemistry, climate science, and astrophysics. Key collaborations include the University of Chicago and Columbia University.

Glen Tianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Big Data Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Computer Networks
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Glen Tian is a Professor at the School of Computer Science , Queensland University of Technology . He holds two PhDs: one in computer and software engineering from the University of Sydney (2009) and another in industrial automation from Zhejiang University (1993) . His academic career spans institutions including Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Curtin University, and the University of Maryland at College Park. Editor-in-Chief of the Handbook of Real-Time Computing (Springer) Associate Editor for Information Sciences (Elsevier) and Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering (Wiley) His research focuses on big data computing , cloud computing , computer networks , smart grid communication and control , networked control systems , and cyber-physical system security . Applications include power systems , medical big data , vehicular networks , and transport systems . Recent publications highlight advancements in smart grid communications , distributed optimization , secure multi-agent systems , and medical imaging analysis . He has led QUT's Big Data Lab and served as Leader of QUT's Networks and Communications Discipline . Scientific achievements include Over 20 research grants totaling >$6M 6 Australian Research Council (ARC) grants 1 MRFF-TTRA grant ($745,623) 1 ATN-DAAD Australia-Germany Collaborative Grant 1 DEST International Science Linkage grant He supervises PhD students in big data bioinformatics , smart grid optimization , and cyber-physical security , while mentoring 30+ postdocs and research fellows. Current projects include mitigating cyberattacks on power systems and developing AI-based atheroma diagnostic tools .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Game Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tansu Alpcan is a Professor and Reader in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Melbourne, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and has held academic positions at Technical University Berlin and Deutsche Telekom Laboratories. His research focuses on AI/ML applications in engineering, game theory, cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, quantum machine learning, smart grids, and communication networks. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (UIUC, 2006); MSc (UIUC, 2003); BEng (Bogazici University, 1999). Research interests include adversarial machine learning, cybersecurity games, quantum computing, and renewable energy systems. Authored over 200 papers and two books, including Network Security: A Decision and Game Theoretic Approach (Cambridge, 2011). Recipient of IEEE Senior Membership (2012) and multiple best paper awards. He leads the WILAB and has secured grants such as the ARC Training Centre in Optimisation Technologies. Current projects include quantum machine learning, adversarial reinforcement learning, and smart grid modeling. Supervised 17 PhD and 3 Master’s students.

Hyejin Kuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Finance
• Machine Learning
• Risk Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hyejin Ku is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the intersection of Mathematical Finance and Machine Learning, addressing challenges in risk measurement, portfolio optimization, and quantitative finance. She develops advanced mathematical models to enhance decision-making through reinforcement learning and data analytics. Notable projects include novel algorithms for credit rating prediction using neural networks and sequence-based clustering for credit risk assessment. Her work integrates applied mathematics with real-world financial applications, such as systemic risk reduction in multi-layer networks and option pricing under liquidity constraints. She holds a prominent position in mathematical finance, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical solutions for financial markets. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining machine learning techniques with financial modeling to solve complex problems in risk management and asset valuation. Her publications span over two decades, showcasing contributions to portfolio optimization, derivatives pricing, and computational finance. Dr. Ku is affiliated with York University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where she contributes to academic leadership and research mentorship. Her office is located in DB 2025, and she can be reached at hku@yorku.ca.

Joshua Loftusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithmic Fairness
• Causal Inference
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joshua Loftus is a Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the London School of Economics (LSE), Department of Statistics. His research focuses on improving data science practices to reduce bias and enhance fairness in algorithms, particularly addressing social harms and scientific reproducibility. He develops methods for statistical inference post-model selection and uses causality to analyze algorithm fairness and interpretability. His work bridges high-dimensional statistics, causal inference, and ethical AI, with a strong emphasis on practical applications using R in data science education. Before joining LSE, Loftus earned his PhD in Statistics at Stanford University, served as a Research Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute (affiliated with the University of Cambridge), and was an Assistant Professor at New York University (2017–2020). His research interests extend to the societal implications of technology, advocating for systems that prioritize human values over technical efficiency. Key research themes include counterfactual fairness, causal reasoning in algorithmic systems, and disaggregated interventions to reduce inequality. His recent work explores temporal aspects of fairness, model-agnostic auditing, and the integration of ethical frameworks into machine learning pipelines. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to foundational AI ethics and statistical methodology are widely recognized in academic circles. Advising and grant details are not provided in the source text, but his leadership in interdisciplinary research collaborations, such as the Turing Institute affiliation, highlights active engagement in research networks. Loftus is part of the LSE’s vibrant data science community, contributing to both theoretical advancements and applied solutions for equitable technology deployment.

Parisa Kordjamshidiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Parisa Kordjamshidi is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), leading the Heterogeneous Learning and Reasoning (HLR) Lab. Her research focuses on Neuro-Symbolic AI, spatial language understanding, and structured learning, with notable contributions to frameworks like Saul for declarative programming. She joined MSU in 2019 after roles at Tulane University and the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from KU Leuven (2013), postdoctoral research at UIUC's Cognitive Computation Group, and work in the KnowEng project. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neuro-Symbolic systems, spatial semantics extraction, structured output learning, and multimodal reasoning. Key projects include NSF CAREER awards for spatial language understanding and ONR grants for integrating domain knowledge into AI. Awards: NSF CAREER (2019), Amazon Faculty Research Award (2022), Fulbright Scholar (2025), and Rising Stars at MIT EECS (2015). Grants: Active projects on Neuro-Symbolic compositional generalization (ONR), spatial language learning (NSF), and collaborations with the Department of Media and Information for health misinformation management. Professional Activities: Editorial roles at JAIR, TACL, and Frontiers journals; service on program committees for ACL, EMNLP, and AAAI; organization of workshops like Spatial Language Understanding (SpLU) and CLeaR. Lab and Software: HLR Lab develops Saul (declarative learning-based programming framework) and tools for spatial role labeling. Her team emphasizes mentoring, with structured weekly meetings, reading groups, and conference participation for students.

Jalal Etesamiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

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

Zhu-Tian Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zhu-Tian Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he leads research in data visualization, human-computer interaction, and augmented reality. Prior to this, he held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University and UC San Diego, working with leading researchers in visual computing and interactive design. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology B.Eng. in Software Engineering, South China University of Technology His research focuses on augmenting human intelligence through hybrid human-AI systems, particularly in everyday and outdoor environments. He specializes in designing intelligent AR interfaces, embedded visualizations, and language-oriented interactions for applications in sports analytics, education, and data analysis. His work integrates human-centered design with applied machine learning to create intuitive and effective visualization tools. The recent trend in his publications shows a strong emphasis on intelligent AR systems for dynamic scenes, LLM-based code generation interfaces, and real-time augmentation of sports videos using natural language and gaze-based interactions. His work frequently appears in top-tier venues such as IEEE VIS, ACM CHI, and UIST. Best Paper Award, ACM CHI'23 Best Short Paper Honorable Mention, EuroVis'23 Best Paper Honorable Mention, IEEE VIS'22 (twice) Certificate of Distinction and Excellence in Teaching, Harvard University Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Dr. Chen actively mentors undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, as well as visiting scholars and interns, and is building a new research lab focused on visualization for intelligent AR systems. He has served on program committees for major conferences including ACM CHI, IEEE VIS, and EuroVis, and has been invited to speak at institutions such as Apple, JP Morgan, and multiple universities worldwide. He also contributes to the academic community through grant reviewing for NSF and the Department of Energy. He leads research projects in intelligent AR systems for sports, language-oriented interactions with LLMs, and immersive data visualization, often in collaboration with institutions like Harvard, UC San Diego, and HKUST. His lab welcomes students and collaborators interested in visualization, HCI, and applied AI.

• Federated Learning
• Optimization for Machine Learning
• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sai Praneeth Karimireddy is an Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California (USC), with a courtesy appointment in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He previously held an SNSF postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley under Michael I. Jordan and earned his PhD at EPFL advised by Martin Jaggi. He co-leads the Federated Learning and Data Quality working group at MONAI (NVIDIA) and collaborates with researchers at Apple Research. His research lies at the intersection of optimization, machine learning, statistics, and economics, with a strong focus on federated learning, privacy-preserving machine learning, data valuation, and AI for healthcare. He investigates how data quality, privacy, and incentives shape collaborative ML systems, especially in high-stakes domains like medicine. His work has been deployed at companies such as Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Owkin. His recent publications span top-tier venues including NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, and JMLR, with influential contributions such as the SCAFFOLD algorithm for federated learning. His research shows a consistent trend toward building robust, private, and incentive-compatible collaborative learning systems, with increasing emphasis on real-world deployment in healthcare and decentralized data markets. 2023 SNSF Mobility Fellowship 2022 Patrick Denantes Memorial Prize for best thesis in computer science 2022 EPFL thesis distinction (top 8%) 2021 Chorafas Foundation Prize for exceptional applied research Capitol One Fellow (2025) He is actively mentoring PhD students and leads a research group focused on foundational and applied challenges in federated and privacy-preserving ML. He teaches graduate courses at USC, including CSCI 599 on Optimization for Machine Learning and CSCI 699 on Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning. He serves as an area chair for ICLR 2025 and co-organizes major workshops on incentives in data sharing and federated learning. His lab collaborates with institutions like NVIDIA, Apple, and Argonne National Laboratory, and he is building a research program centered on sustainable, equitable, and trustworthy AI ecosystems.

Tianyi Linمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Optimization
• Game Theory
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tianyi Lin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at Columbia Engineering, Columbia University, a position he assumed in 2024. He holds dual affiliations as a verified Data Science Institute (DSI) Member and an Affiliated Member of both the Financial and Business Analytics Center and the Foundations of Data Science Center. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory for Information & Decision Systems (LIDS), MIT (2023-2024) M.S. in Operations Research, UC Berkeley M.S. in Pure Mathematics and Statistics, University of Cambridge B.S. in Mathematics, Nanjing University Dr. Lin's research spans optimization theory , game-theoretic models , and machine learning algorithms , with emphasis on nonconvex minimax problems , variational inequalities , and data science applications . His work bridges theoretical guarantees with practical implementations in high-dimensional settings, particularly focusing on convergence properties and computational efficiency in complex systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant themes in high-order optimization methods , no-regret learning in games , and optimal transport algorithms . His contributions demonstrate consistent innovation in developing doubly optimal algorithms for monotone games, spectral regularization techniques for policy optimization, and structure-driven approaches for nonconvex problems, reflecting strong interdisciplinary connections between operations research, computer science, and applied mathematics. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided source material. Information regarding student advising and research grants remains unspecified in the current documentation, though his center affiliations suggest active participation in collaborative research initiatives. Dr. Lin maintains significant interdisciplinary engagement through his affiliations with Columbia's Data Science Institute and specialized research centers, positioning his work at the intersection of theoretical optimization and real-world data science applications.

Benjamin Rechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Optimization
• Statistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Recht is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and Department of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Recht received his BS in mathematics from the University of Chicago and his MS and PhD from the MIT Media Laboratory, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Caltech's Center for the Mathematics of Information. His research interests span Machine Learning, Optimization, Control Theory, and Statistics , with a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Recht's work addresses fundamental questions in reproducibility, generalization, and robustness of machine learning systems, while also developing novel methods for control, computer vision, and data analysis. Recht's recent publications reveal a strong focus on reproducibility in machine learning , with papers like "The Mechanics of Frictionless Reproducibility" (2024), alongside continued contributions to statistical learning theory ("Interpolating Classifiers Make Few Mistakes", 2023) and computer vision ("Plenoxels", 2022; "K-planes", 2023). His work increasingly addresses societal implications of AI , including papers on systemic harm detection and post-deployment evaluation. NSF Career Award Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship 2012 SIAM/MOS Lagrange Prize in Continuous Optimization Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers 2014 Jamon Prize 2015 William O. Baker Award for Initiatives in Research 2017 and 2020 NeurIPS Test of Time Awards Recht has advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to faculty positions at top universities and research roles at leading technology companies. His work on optimization algorithms has been widely influential, including the development of methods like HOGWILD! for parallel stochastic gradient descent. He co-founded the Conference on Learning for Decision and Control and has served on editorial boards for the Journal of Machine Learning Research and Mathematical Programming. His research group spans both theoretical and applied work, with connections to healthcare (adaptive medication tapering), computer vision (radiance fields), and social impact (systemic harm detection in deployed systems).