جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Robotics
• Robot Learning
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lerrel Pinto is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University (NYU), where he leads the General-purpose Robotics and AI Lab (GRAIL) as part of the CILVR research group. His work bridges the gap between theoretical machine learning and practical robotics applications, with a focus on enabling robots to generalize and adapt in real-world environments. Dr. Pinto received his undergraduate degree from IIT Guwahati, followed by a PhD from the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley before joining NYU as faculty. His research program centers on robot learning and decision making, with several key thrusts that demonstrate his innovative approach to robotics. Pinto's work emphasizes large-scale learning techniques that leverage both extensive data and sophisticated model architectures. A significant portion of his research focuses on representation learning for sensory data, particularly developing methods that enable robots to make sense of visual, tactile, and auditory inputs. His lab has made notable contributions to reinforcement learning algorithms that allow robots to adapt to new scenarios with minimal retraining. Pinto also champions open-source robotics , developing affordable robot platforms that democratize access to robotics research. Analysis of Pinto's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multimodal perception in robotics, integrating visual, tactile, and auditory information to create more robust robot systems. His work increasingly focuses on zero-shot and few-shot learning capabilities, enabling robots to handle novel situations without extensive retraining. There's also a clear progression toward general-purpose robotics , moving away from task-specific solutions toward more flexible systems that can handle diverse real-world challenges. Dr. Pinto's scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Sloan Research Fellowship (2025) NSF CAREER Award (2024) RAL Early Career Award (2024) Best Student Paper Award at ICRA (2016) Outstanding Paper Award at MFM-EAI workshop at ICML (2024) Best Paper Award at NGSM workshop at ICML (2024) Best Student Paper Award at RSS (2023) As an advisor, Pinto has mentored numerous students who have gone on to impactful careers in both academia and industry. His former PhD student Denis Yarats co-founded Perplexity.AI, while Mahi Shafiullah became a postdoc at UC Berkeley and Meta AI. Many of his Masters students have pursued PhDs at top institutions like CMU, MIT, and Stanford, or joined leading robotics companies including 1X, Fauna Robotics, and NVIDIA. Pinto's lab has secured significant research funding, including the NSF CAREER award and likely other grants supporting his robotics research program. The General-purpose Robotics and AI Lab (GRAIL) that Pinto leads brings together a diverse team of researchers working on cutting-edge robotics challenges. The lab maintains strong collaborations with industry partners and other academic institutions, facilitating technology transfer and real-world impact. GRAIL's research spans multiple robotics platforms and focuses on developing algorithms that enable robots to learn from diverse experiences and generalize across environments.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Halil Ali is a Lecturer in Data Science (Education Focused) at the School of Computing Technologies, RMIT University. His research spans privacy-preserving machine learning, blockchain technologies, and cybersecurity. Key research areas include federated learning , quantum-enhanced AI , secure biometrics , edge unlearning , and privacy in healthcare data . His recent publications focus on resilient AI systems , blockchain applications , and ethical data handling in emerging technologies. His work demonstrates expertise in integrating machine learning with blockchain security across domains like IoT, smart grids, and metaverse healthcare. He contributes to practical frameworks for zero-trust architectures , lightweight consensus protocols , and quantum-classical hybrid models .

Giovanni De Micheliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated Circuit Design
• Hardware Synthesis
• Logic Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giovanni De Micheli is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding appointments in both the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) and the School of Engineering (STI). He is affiliated with the Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI) and serves as Scientific Director of EcoCloud. His primary office is located in INF 341 building at EPFL's Lausanne campus where he conducts research and teaching activities. Professor De Micheli's research spans multiple domains in electronic design automation and integrated circuit design. His primary interests include: Integrated Circuit Design and Hardware Synthesis Logic Optimization and Boolean Methods Nanoelectronics and 2D Electronics Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies Low-Power Electronics and Energy-Efficient Systems Electronic Design Automation for Novel Computing Paradigms His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing logic synthesis techniques for both conventional and emerging technologies. Professor De Micheli's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in adapting traditional EDA methods to novel computing paradigms like quantum computing and superconducting electronics. His research group has made significant contributions to the development of efficient algorithms for circuit optimization across multiple technology domains, with particular emphasis on area, power, and delay optimization while maintaining functional correctness. Professor De Micheli has supervised numerous doctoral students throughout his career at EPFL, mentoring over 40 PhD candidates whose research spans various aspects of electronic design automation, circuit design, and emerging technologies. His students have gone on to make significant contributions in both academia and industry. As Scientific Director of EcoCloud, Professor De Micheli leads research initiatives focused on energy-efficient computing systems and sustainable cloud infrastructure. His laboratory, the Integrated Systems Laboratory, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting computer science, electrical engineering, and materials science, with particular focus on next-generation computing technologies.

• Machine Learning
• Data Privacy
• Robust Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amartya Sanyal is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, specializing in Machine Learning. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2023–2025). His research focuses on critical areas of AI safety, data privacy, and robust learning. University: University of Copenhagen Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Adjunct Role: IIT Kanpur (2023–2025) His work addresses challenges like differential privacy , data poisoning attacks , machine unlearning , and robust mixture learning . Recent publications analyze privacy-preserving techniques for large language models, fairness in collective action algorithms, and certified data release mechanisms. Amartya has received the Villum Young Investigator Award (2025). His research outputs emphasize online learning , adversarial robustness , and privacy-utility tradeoffs through rigorous theoretical frameworks and practical implementations. Scientific Award: Villum Young Investigator Award His collaborations span institutions like IIT Kanpur and involve interdisciplinary projects with industry partners. Current activities include talks on privacy with correlated data and machine unlearning advancements.

Frank L. Hammond IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Adaptive Robotic Manipulation
• Soft Robotics
• Wearable Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frank L. Hammond III serves as Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech's Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering since April 2015, directing the Adaptation Robotic Manipulation (ARM) Laboratory. A Carnegie Mellon PhD graduate, he previously held postdoctoral positions at MIT and Harvard as a Ford Fellow. His interdisciplinary work bridges mechanical engineering, biomedical applications, and computational design. Education Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University Hammond's research pioneers adaptive robotic manipulation (ARM) systems that operate in unstructured human environments through bioinspired computational design. His lab develops xenomorphic (non-biomorphic) robots using soft pneumatic actuation, flexible electronics, and machine learning to achieve biological-level versatility. Key application domains include wearable human augmentation devices , haptic-enabled surgical teleoperation , and autonomous soft platforms for medical and industrial use. The ARM methodology integrates empirical biomechanics characterization with simulation-driven optimization and rapid prototyping. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Medical rehabilitation breakthroughs through intention-driven exoskeletons with soft bioelectronics, (2) Novel locomotion strategies for soft robots in complex environments (sand, water, cluttered spaces), and (3) Advanced haptic feedback systems leveraging multimodal sensory substitution for proprioceptive restoration. These works consistently bridge biomechanics, control theory, and human factors. Awards Ford Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Harvard School of Engineering Hammond actively mentors graduate researchers including PhD candidates Lucas Tiziani (soft actuators) and Bangyuan Liu (earthworm robotics), and Master's student Alex Hart (pediatric haptics). His lab secures research funding for projects like tunable mechanical interfaces for neuropathy treatment and cognition-focused wearable devices, with strong industry and clinical partnerships evident in co-authored medical device publications. The ARM Lab maintains robust collaborations across Georgia Tech's robotics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering communities. The Adaptation Robotic Manipulation Laboratory operates from Whitaker Building Room 4102, housing specialized facilities for soft robot fabrication (3D printing, shape deposition manufacturing) and biomechanics testing. Current projects include pediatric haptic feedback displays, biomimetic swimming robots, and kirigami-skinned earthworm robots for subsurface locomotion. The lab emphasizes translational research with multiple pending medical device patents and active participation in K-12 STEM outreach programs.

Mark Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Human Factors Engineering
• Healthcare Safety
• Data Analytics in Manufacturing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Lee is an Adjunct Professor in the People Analytics department at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, specializing in Technology Management and Innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology (1996). Currently, he serves as Head of Research, Analytics, and Business Development at UL ComplianceWire, focusing on pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing training. His research leverages large datasets to improve healthcare safety through regulatory compliance and best practices. Courses taught include Human Factors Engineering, Workplace Design, and Predictive Analytics. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology, Georgia Tech (1996) Key Roles: Adjunct Professor, Head of Research at UL ComplianceWire Research Focus: Human Factors, Training Systems Design, Healthcare Compliance His work spans auditory display systems for aviation (e.g., 3D audio cockpit interfaces) and ergonomic design for industrial products. Recent projects emphasize data-driven solutions for regulatory challenges in life sciences. Publications highlight studies on visual search strategies, age-related cognitive performance, and application of signal detection theory in decision-making. He actively collaborates with industry and government entities, exemplified by the FDA-UL Cooperative Research Agreement.

Jundong Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Graph Machine Learning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Jundong Li is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia with primary appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and secondary appointments in Computer Science and the School of Data Science. He is affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Science and conducts research at the intersection of machine learning, data mining, and artificial intelligence. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Arizona State University, 2019 M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Alberta, 2014 B.Eng. in Software Engineering, Zhejiang University, 2012 His research focuses on graph machine learning , trustworthy and fair AI , and large language models . He investigates how to make deep learning models more interpretable, robust, and equitable, especially in graph-structured data and NLP applications. His work combines causal inference, feature selection, and model explanation techniques to build reliable AI systems. His recent publications (2024–2022) reveal a strong trend toward large language models , with topics including in-context learning, knowledge editing, and collaborative reasoning. Simultaneously, he continues pioneering research on fairness and interpretability in graph neural networks , addressing structural bias, adversarial attacks, and node attribution. His work is highly interdisciplinary, spanning computer science, data science, and social impact. Scientific Awards: SIGKDD Rising Star Award (2024) PAKDD Best Paper Award (2024) NSF CAREER Award (2022) SIGKDD Best Research Paper Award (2022) JP Morgan Faculty Research Award (2021, 2022) Cisco Faculty Research Award (2021) Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist (2024) Jundong Li actively advises graduate students, as seen in his co-authored papers with researchers like Song Wang, Yushun Dong, and Binchi Zhang. His research is generously funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through multiple programs including CAREER, III, SaTC, SAI, and S&CC, as well as by the Department of Energy (DOE) , Office of Naval Research (ONR) , Jefferson Lab , and industry partners including JP Morgan, Cisco, Netflix, and Snap . He leads a dynamic research group focused on advancing the frontiers of graph learning and trustworthy AI, with projects on causal inference, model unlearning, and explainable systems. His lab contributes to both theoretical foundations and real-world applications in public health, transportation, and network security.

• Optimization for Machine Learning
• Collaborative Learning
• Distributed Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sebastian U. Stich is a tenured faculty member at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security , where he has been since December 2021. He is also a member of the European Lab for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) since June 2020. His research focuses on optimization methods for machine learning, collaborative learning algorithms, privacy and security in distributed systems, and theoretical foundations of deep learning. Stich received his PhD in Theoretical Computer Science from ETH Zurich (2014), following a Master's in Mathematics at the same institution (2010-2014). Prior to CISPA, he worked as a research scientist at EPFL (2016-2021) and held positions at ETH Zurich and ICTEAM/CORE. He has been awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant 2024 , Google Research Scholar Award (2023), and Meta Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Research Award (2022). His team includes Dr. Anton Rodomanov (since 2023), Dr. Rotem Mulayoff (since 2024), Xiaowen Jiang (2023), Yuan Gao (2023), and notable alumni like Anastasia Koloskova (defended 2023). Stich actively organizes workshops (e.g., NeurIPS OPT 2024) and serves on editorial boards ( Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications , Transactions on Machine Learning Research ). He teaches advanced courses in optimization at Saarland University and has held visiting positions at MIT. Key scientific contributions include: Developing ProgFed for progressive federated learning (2021) Creating ProxSkip to accelerate communication in federated settings (2022) Formalizing SCAFFOLD with control variates for FL (2020) Introducing RelaySum mechanism for decentralized learning (2021) Proposing Lookahead-Minmax for GAN training (2021) His work addresses fundamental challenges in: Decentralized optimization theory Communication-efficient algorithms Privacy-preserving model training Handling heterogeneous data distributions Stochastic gradient dynamics Second-order optimization methods

Niels Henzeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Predictive Models in Interactive Systems
• Mobile Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Niels Henze is a Professor at the Chair of Media Informatics within the Faculty of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies at the University of Regensburg, where he has been serving since May 2018. His research centers on human-computer interaction, with a strong focus on predictive models in interactive systems, mobile interaction, augmented and virtual reality, and attention-aware computing. His research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Predictive modeling for runtime adaptation Mobile and wearable interaction Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Attention-aware and context-sensitive systems Sociocognitive aspects of interactive technologies The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on leveraging user behavior and contextual cues to build intelligent, adaptive interfaces. His work integrates machine learning with interaction design, emphasizing real-time model updates, implicit feedback, and cognitive load awareness to improve usability and user experience across mobile and immersive platforms. Scientific awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Niels Henze leads research in adaptive interactive systems and advises students in the field of media informatics. He has previously held a junior professorship at the University of Stuttgart and completed his doctorate at the University of Oldenburg under Susanne Boll. He is actively involved in advancing the theoretical and practical foundations of predictive and attention-aware computing. Grants and funding sources are not specified in the text. He is associated with the Institute for Information and Media, Language and Culture (I:IMSK) at the University of Regensburg, contributing to a multidisciplinary environment that bridges informatics with cultural and linguistic studies.

David Lieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Systems Security
• Trusted Execution Environments
• Mobile Platform Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Lie is a Professor at the University of Toronto, jointly appointed in the Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Computer Science, and Faculty of Law. He directs the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, co-founded the IT3 Lab, and serves as Associate Director at the Data Sciences Institute. His research focuses on securing computer systems through operating systems, architecture, and formal verification approaches. B.A.Sc (University of Toronto, 1998) M.S. (Stanford, 2001) Ph.D. (Stanford, 2004) His research emphasizes building secure systems for mobile platforms and cloud computing, with significant contributions to trusted execution environments (XOM architecture precursor to Intel SGX/ARM TrustZone) and Android permission mapping (PScout tool). Recent work spans cryptographic side-channels, web tracking detection, and AI safety. Key honors include SOSP 2003 Best Paper, Ontario MRI Early Researcher Award (2008), Connaught Global Challenge Award (2017), and Canada Research Chairs (Tier 2 2013-2018, Tier 1 current). He has secured over $30M in research funding and served as General Chair for CCS 2018. Lie leads the IT3 Lab (Technology and Policy Integration), collaborates with industry leaders (Google, VMware, Telus), and mentors graduate students working on practical security implementations. He co-teaches ECE1724: Privacy Problems with Lisa Austin from the Faculty of Law, reflecting his technology-policy interests.

Michaël Aklinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michaël Aklin is an Associate Professor of Economics and Management of Innovation at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding the Chair of Public Policy and Sustainability since joining in 2023. He co-directs the Enterprise for Society (E4S), a joint initiative with IMD and the University of Lausanne. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, with a PhD from New York University and postdoctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania. Education: PhD in Economics, New York University MA in Politics, University of Essex BSc in International Studies, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Research Interests: Focuses on the political and economic dimensions of sustainable development, energy policy, and climate change. His work bridges environmental economics, public policy analysis, and political economy, with emphasis on just transition policies, renewable energy adoption, and equitable energy access. Recent projects include studies on coal-dependent communities, just transition frameworks in national climate plans, and socio-economic impacts of clean energy transitions. Key Roles: Head of Enterprise for Society (E4S) Member of CDM Management and Doctoral Program Committee (EDMT-GE) Teaching responsibilities include courses on sustainability, technology policy, and econometrics Advising & Grants: Supervises four doctoral students (Bataillard, Fernandez, Touré, Zollner). His research has been supported through grants analyzing energy transitions, policy effectiveness, and socio-economic impacts of green initiatives. Labs & Initiatives: Leads E4S, a multidisciplinary center addressing societal challenges through business and technology innovation. Collaborates on global projects assessing climate policies, energy access disparities, and just transition strategies.

• Battery simulation
• Cyber physical system
• Design simulation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sara Vinco is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino, Italy. She specializes in battery simulation, digital twins, and energy-efficient design automation for heterogeneous embedded systems, aligning with Industrial and Information Engineering (Area 0009) and ERC sectors including Computer Architecture and Machine Learning . Her research focuses on advancing cyber-physical systems through simulation frameworks like SystemC-AMS, enabling holistic modeling of analog, digital, and thermal domains. Key projects include data-driven digital twins for EV batteries and low-area digital circuits in industrial/medical applications, supported by commercial contracts such as C-based virtual prototyping. Her recent publications (2022-2023) emphasize machine learning for battery SOH/SOC estimation , energy monitoring in production lines , and multi-domain fault modeling . These works span journals like IEEE Transactions and conferences including DATE and ISLPED. Awarded the FFABR 2017 grant and IEEE FDL Best Paper Award 2011 , she also chairs editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on CAD and DATE Conference. She supervises PhD students Giovanni Pollo (Digital Circuits) and Khaled Alamin (EV Battery Twins), reflecting her leadership in smart systems design.

• Multisolid dynamics
• Dynamic optimization
• Movement simulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gil Serrancoli Masferrer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering of East Barcelona (EEBE), part of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He is affiliated with the InSup - Research Group in Surface Interaction in Bioengineering and Materials Science and the LAM - Multimedia Applications and ICT Laboratory. His work focuses on biomechanics, computational modeling, and telerehabilitation systems development for clinical applications. Dr. Serrancoli's research spans multisolid dynamics, dynamic optimization, movement simulation, and telerehabilitation systems. His expertise lies in applying computational techniques to solve complex problems in orthopedics, gait analysis, and rehabilitation engineering. His work bridges mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, particularly in musculoskeletal modeling and simulation of orthopedic procedures. He has developed novel computational frameworks for estimating internal musculoskeletal loading and muscle adaptation in various conditions, including hypogravity environments. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on in-silico modeling of orthopedic procedures, particularly knee osteotomies (proximal fibular osteotomy versus high tibial osteotomy), with detailed analysis of joint pressure redistribution. He has also pioneered the application of machine learning techniques, particularly recurrent neural networks, to biomechanical problems including cycling biomechanics and running dynamics prediction. His work consistently integrates computational efficiency with clinical relevance. Technical Award - OpenSim+ Advanced Workshop March 2024 Accésit del XLV Congreso de la Sociedad Ibérica de Biomecánica y Biomateriales European Society of Biomechanics Travel Award OpenSim Virtual Workshop - Technical Award OpenSim Visiting Scholar 2017 Enginyers BCN 2018 Dr. Serrancoli leads several competitive R&D projects including 'Muvity: a novel physical telerehabilitation system' for vulnerable populations and 'Simulaciones predictivas in silico para cirugías ortopédicas' (Predictive in-silico simulations for orthopedic surgeries). He collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe, particularly with Jordi Torner, Josep Maria Font Llagunes, and Joan Carles Monllau, and has secured funding from national and regional programs including Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación. He is actively involved in the BIOMEC - Biomechanical Engineering Lab and the TecSalut - Research Group in Health Technologies, where he contributes to the development of innovative solutions for healthcare challenges, particularly in the areas of telerehabilitation and computational biomechanics for orthopedic applications.

Li Huiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptographic Information Security
• Privacy Computing
• Information Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Li Hui serves as the executive dean of the School of Network and Information Security at Xidian University, where he holds the position of second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He is nationally recognized as a distinguished teacher and serves in multiple prestigious roles including member of the National Steering Committee for Postgraduate Education in Cryptography, inaugural president of ACM SIGSAC CHINA, and director of several major academic societies related to cryptography and information security. Professor Li's research spans cryptographic information security, privacy computing, information theory, and coding theory, with significant contributions to network and cyberspace security. His work demonstrates a strong focus on both theoretical foundations and practical applications, particularly in developing security protocols for emerging technologies like blockchain, federated learning systems, and IoT environments. His research output shows consistent innovation in balancing security requirements with computational efficiency across diverse application domains. With over 300 publications and more than 15,000 Google Scholar citations (H-index 60), Professor Li's scholarly impact is substantial. His recent publications demonstrate increasing emphasis on privacy-preserving machine learning, secure multi-party computation, and cryptographic protocols for distributed systems, reflecting the evolving security challenges in the AI era. Three second-class national teaching achievement awards Special prize and first-class national teaching achievement awards Four first-class provincial and ministerial science and technology progress awards Privacy Computing Theory award (Qian Weichang Chinese Information Processing Science and Technology Award) Multiple patents with over 80 granted inventions Professor Li leads the Cyber Changan Team and serves as head of the Shaanxi Provincial Innovation Team for Mobile Internet Security. He has successfully supervised numerous doctoral and master's students who have gone on to win prestigious competitions like the National College Student Information Security Competition. His research is supported by major national grants including a National Key R&D Program project and key projects from the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Collin Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physical Education Pedagogy
• Teacher Preparation
• Curriculum Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Collin Brooks, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of West Georgia since 2020, affiliated with the Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education in the College of Education. He holds a National Board Certification and serves on the Society of Health and Physical Educators America (SHAPE America) Board of Directors, actively contributing to online professional learning through his blog PHYEDagogoy.com. Dr. Brooks earned his BS (2006) and MS (2007) in Exercise and Sport Science/Physical Education from Oregon State University, followed by a PhD in Sport Pedagogy (2021) from the University of Northern Colorado. His research focuses on effective teacher preparation, curriculum design, and innovative uses of technology/social media in physical education. His recent publications explore AI applications in kinesiology, gamification strategies for engagement, cross-cultural physical activity experiences, and virtual professional development challenges. These works highlight trends toward technology integration and global educational practices. Scientific Awards: National Board Certified Teacher In advising and grants, Dr. Brooks has extensive K-12 teaching experience and mentors students through National Board Portfolio courses (EDUC-7001/7002). He teaches courses ranging from elementary physical education foundations (PHED-3671) to legal issues in sports (PHED-7630), emphasizing practical and administrative aspects of the field. His work with SHAPE America and PHYEDagogoy.com demonstrates commitment to professional community-building. Brooks collaborates on initiatives like the Online Professional Development in Physical Education project and contributes to the CMWL-3401 (Technology in Wellness) program. His research lab focuses on digital tools for educator training and student engagement through technology-driven methodologies.