جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Digital Health
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User-Centered Design
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Marilyn Lennon is a leading academic in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde , holding the title of Professor in Digital Health and Care. She founded and directs the Digital Health and Wellness Group (DHaWG) , focusing on multidisciplinary research for designing, evaluating, and implementing digital technologies that enhance individual and population health and wellbeing. First class BSc in Psychology (University of Glasgow, 1998) PhD in Computing Science (University of Glasgow, 2002) Postgraduate diploma in academic practice (Fellow of Higher Education Academy) With over two decades of experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , usability, and user-centered design, her research spans wearable and mobile technologies for home healthcare, including remote monitoring (predictive falls monitoring), remote diagnosis (colon capsule technology evaluations), and smart home solutions for social care. She specializes in addressing technical and social barriers to real-world health technology implementation, emphasizing robust yet rapid evaluation methods. Recent publications highlight her work in 3D healthcare visualization, telehealth implementation, and medication management systems. Her research combines lab-based usability testing with real-world ('in the wild') evaluations of technologies like smart home systems and telehealth solutions. Key trends include cross-disciplinary collaboration, accessibility for sensory-impaired individuals, and AI-driven healthcare innovations. Scientific Awards MyCity: Glasgow - Gamechanger Award (Gold Medal) 2025 Images of Research 2025 Shortlist Emerald Outstanding Paper Award 2013 Best Paper Award (most replicable scientific paper) 2013 As course director for the Masters in Digital Health Systems , she has supervised 5 PhD students (2 completed) and over 100 honors projects. Current projects include the No Need to Fall initiative funded by the Health Foundation (£400k) and the PREMIO project co-creating clinical trials in advanced breast cancer. She maintains active collaborations with NHS, charities, and international institutions like the University of Waterloo.

David Sepkoskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Science
• Paleobiology
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Sepkoski is the Thomas M. Siebel Chair in History of Science and a Professor in the Department of History and School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on the transnational history of biological, environmental, and information sciences within cultural contexts, with particular attention to data collection, visualization, and the evolution of paleobiology. PhD in History of Science and Technology, University of Minnesota MA in Social Sciences, University of Chicago BA, Carleton College His work examines the interplay between scientific objectivity and cultural biases in debates about human nature. He was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (2020-2021) for his project on biological determinism. Recent publications analyze sociobiology, environmental history, and the historiography of data. Key research areas include: History of data and information systems Science and technology studies Digital humanities Extinction and biodiversity debates His 2025 article in Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences explores sociobiology's political dimensions, while his 2024 Handbook of the Historiography of the Earth and Environmental Sciences redefines interdisciplinary approaches to ecological science history. Scientific contributions Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (2020) Author of two monographs on paleobiology and extinction Editorial work on data histories and bioinformatics

Nan Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Mathematics
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Data Assimilation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nan Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a faculty affiliate of the Institute for Foundations of Data Science (IFDS), a multi-University TRIPODS Phase II Initiative. His research spans applied mathematics with applications in atmosphere-ocean science, climate dynamics, and data science. Education: PhD from Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) and Center of Atmosphere and Ocean Science (CAOS), New York University (NYU), May 2016 Postdoc research associate at CIMS, NYU (June 2016-May 2018) Master's degree from School of Mathematical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai Undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai Visited Department of Scientific Computing at Florida State University working with Dr. Max Gunzburger and Dr. Xiaoming Wang Nan Chen's research focuses on contemporary applied mathematics, particularly modeling complex systems, stochastic methods, numerical algorithms, and data science. He specializes in uncertainty quantification (UQ), data assimilation, and developing statistically accurate algorithms to address the curse of dimensionality in large-dimensional complex dynamical systems with strong non-Gaussian features. His work has significant applications in atmosphere-ocean science, including predicting phenomena such as the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), monsoons, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and sea ice dynamics. He has also extended his research to material science, neuroscience, and other complex systems. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in inverse problems, wave equations, numerical methods, and data compression techniques that blend mathematical theory with practical applications. Dr. Chen has authored a book titled "Stochastic Methods for Modeling and Predicting Complex Dynamical Systems --- Uncertainty Quantification, State Estimation, and Reduced-Order Models" published by Springer, and a tutorial paper "Taming Uncertainty in a Complex World: The Rise of Uncertainty Quantification — A Tutorial for Beginners" in the Notices of the AMS. Professional Activities: Organizing "Data Meets Dynamics: Workshop on Data Assimilation for Complex Systems and Applications" (August 21-22, 2025) Author of two articles in Elsevier's Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences Participant in Wisconsin Science and Computing Emerging Research Stars (WISCERS) program Judge for Outstanding Student Paper Award (OSPA) program at American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meetings Involved in Madison Experimental Mathematics Lab (MXM Lab) Dr. Chen actively mentors undergraduate students for research during semesters and summers, encouraging them to present at the UW undergraduate symposium. He also offers reading and independent study courses for interested undergraduates. He is currently seeking highly motivated PhD students to join his research group with possible Research Assistantship support.

• Geochemistry
• Environmental Geochemistry
• Carbon Cycling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katherine Romanak is a Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in geochemistry and carbon capture/storage (CCS) technologies. She pioneered the process-based soil gas monitoring approach for detecting CO2 leakage, which has become a global standard. Her work bridges scientific research and policy, with contributions to UNFCCC COPs and U.S. Class VI CCS regulations. Ph.D. in Geology (1997), UT Austin M.S. in Geology (1988), UT Arlington B.S. in Geology (1984), Southern Methodist University Her research focuses on: Geochemistry of carbon cycling in vadose zones and aquifers Development of environmental monitoring protocols for CCS sites CO2 leakage attribution and stakeholder engagement Integration of machine learning with field monitoring techniques Recent publications emphasize simplifying monitoring complexity, offshore CCS applications, and machine learning for anomaly detection. She holds two U.S. patents and collaborates globally on projects in Japan, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Gulf Coast. Scientific awards include: 2015 BEG publication award 2017 U.S. patents for CO2 leakage detection Her team seeks partnerships with vadose zone modelers and microbiologists to advance industrial-scale monitoring systems. Romanak also co-developed UT Austin’s online CCS certification program and provides technical training for petroleum professionals transitioning to CCS roles.

• GPU Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Domain-Specific Languages
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Richard Membarth is a Research Professor for System-on-a-Chip and AI at the Edge Computing at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI). He is affiliated with the Hardware-Software Co-Design group and holds a secondary position at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) Saarbrücken. Co-creator of DSL frameworks like AnyDSL and Hipacc Key contributor to MetaDL (AI metaprogramming) and PRIME (predictive rendering) His research bridges GPU computing , domain-specific languages , and compiler technology , with recent work on Vulkan SPIR-V compilation and device-driven SpMV algorithms . Notable awards include the HiPEAC Paper Award (2018) and multiple Best Paper Awards for his compiler frameworks.

Jing Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• High Dimensional Data Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jing Yang is a full Professor and Director of MS CS Program in the Computer Science Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). She has been actively involved in data visualization and visual analytics research since joining UNCC in 2005 after completing her PhD at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Yang earned her Bachelor's degrees in Engineering Mechanics and Computer Science from TsingHua University in 1997 and completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in May 2005 under advisors Matthew O. Ward and Elke A. Rundensteiner. Her research focuses on developing visual analytics techniques for abstract data including multidimensional data, time-oriented data, networks, hierarchies, text documents, and trajectory data. She conducts design studies for application domains such as sports, bioinformatics, finance, network security, and health, while exploring fundamental visualization topics like interactions, insight management, clustering-based approaches, and animations. Her recent work emphasizes sports analytics, urban data, and multivariate time series visual analytics. Analysis of Dr. Yang's publication record reveals a strong focus on practical applications of visualization techniques across diverse domains. Her work consistently bridges theoretical visualization frameworks with real-world data challenges, particularly in transportation (taxi trajectories), sports (tennis match analysis), financial transactions, and bioinformatics. The publications demonstrate an evolution from foundational visualization techniques to increasingly sophisticated domain-specific applications. Dr. Yang has secured substantial research funding from NSF, EPA, DHS, and industry partners including Google and Bank of America. Her grants portfolio includes significant projects like TrajAnalytics (NSF, $200,950), Visualizing Event Dynamics (NSF EAGER, $75,317), and Visualizing High Dimensional Categorical Datasets (Google Faculty Research Award, $60,000), among others totaling over $4 million in research support. As an educator, Dr. Yang has taught numerous courses including Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, and Database Design. She directs the Charlotte Visualization Center and has mentored numerous students through research projects. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive co-authorship network spanning multiple institutions and disciplines. Current research directions include narrative animation for streaming text visualization and advanced techniques for exploring high-dimensional categorical datasets.

Shabnam Sadeghi Esfahlaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shabnam Sadeghi Esfahlani is an Associate Professor in Robotics at the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Anglia Ruskin University , where she serves as Deputy Leader of the BORI research group and leads the Automation & Robotics MSc program. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans mechatronics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and serious games , with a focus on applications for rehabilitation, medical training, and autonomous systems . As a Chartered Engineer and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy , she has secured significant funding from Innovate UK, Horizon 2020, and GCRF , with grants exceeding £3 million. Education PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University BSc (First Class) in Statistics & Mathematical Science, Shahid Beheshty University Her research integrates AI with robotics for societal impact, exemplified by the open-source SROBO ground robot and projects like Rehabgame and the Assistive Feeding Robot . She has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles and contributes to academic communities as a journal guest editor and conference organizer . Key collaborations include IET, IMechE, and the Nuffield Foundation as a mentor for young students. Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Council UK Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Higher Education Academy Student-Voted 'Made a Difference Award' (2018) Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

Matias D. Cattaneoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical statistics
• Econometrics
• Data science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matias D. Cattaneo is a Professor in the Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton University , with affiliated roles in the School of Public and International Affairs , Economics Department , Latin American Studies Program , Data-Driven Social Science , AI at Princeton , and Center for Statistics and Machine Learning . He serves as an Amazon Scholar and collaborates with global organizations. Education : Ph.D. in Economics (2008) and M.A. in Statistics (2005) from UC Berkeley, Master in Economics (2003) from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Licentiate in Economics (2000) from Universidad de Buenos Aires. Research focuses on interdisciplinary challenges in social, behavioral, and biomedical sciences, combining econometrics, statistics, data science, and causal inference. His methodological work includes regression discontinuity designs, synthetic control methods, and local polynomial estimation, with applications to decision-making under uncertainty. Scientific recognition : Elected Fellow of the American Statistical Association Elected Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics Elected Fellow of the International Association for Applied Econometrics Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute Software contributions include R packages rdhte , scpi , and lpcde , freely available on GitHub. His GitHub activity includes 344 contributions in the last year, with active repositories on regression discontinuity and synthetic control methods.

Jun Huمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Computing
• Design Research
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jun Hu is an Associate Professor in Design Research on Social Computing at the Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He serves as the Scientific Director for the Engineering Doctorate program in Designing Human-System Interaction and is the chair of the working group "Aesthetics and empowerment" of IFIP TC14. Additionally, he holds positions as a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Jiangnan University and a Guest Professor at Zhejiang University. Dr. Hu earned his Ph.D. degree in Interaction Design and an Engineering Doctorate degree in User-system Interaction, both from TU/e. He also holds a B.Sc degree in Mathematics and an M.Eng degree in Computer Science. He is a System Analyst and a Senior Programmer with qualifications from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. His research focuses on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Social Computing, and Design Research, with particular interests in data physicalization, empowering systems, and health informatics. Dr. Hu's work explores how technology can be designed to support human needs in social contexts, with applications in health, stress management, and physical activity motivation. His approach often combines aesthetic considerations with functional design to create systems that empower users. Analysis of Dr. Hu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on data physicalization, social aspects of personal informatics, and health applications of interactive systems. His work spans from theoretical frameworks for understanding user interaction with physicalized data to practical applications in stress management for children and motivation for physical activity. There's a clear trend toward integrating AI capabilities into human-centered design approaches while maintaining a focus on user empowerment. Senior Member of ACM Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Jiangnan University Guest Professor at Zhejiang University Editor-in-chief for EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology Associate editor for Behaviour & Information Technology and Entertainment Computing Editor for the International Journal of Arts and Technology Dr. Hu has supervised numerous students through the Engineering Doctorate program and has been involved in various research grants, particularly in the areas of health technology and human-system interaction. He has served in leadership roles including head of the Designed Intelligence group at ID TU/e from 2015-2017 and currently chairs the working group "Aesthetics and empowerment" of IFIP TC14. He coordinates the TU/e DESIS Lab in the DESIS Network and serves on multiple editorial boards. Dr. Hu is actively involved with the Design Of Empowering Systems research group and the EAISI Health initiative at TU/e. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, design, and healthcare domains, focusing on creating systems that empower users through thoughtful integration of technology into everyday contexts. He also serves as Chairman of the Foundation for Design Promotion in Europe and China and is a board member of the International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI).

Ronald J. Glotzbachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Web Programming
• Dynamic Content Delivery
• Database Integration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ronald J. Glotzbach is an Associate Professor at Purdue University's West Lafayette campus within the School of Applied and Creative Computing . His work focuses on web programming and development , leading projects that integrate dynamic content, databases, and educational technologies . He has taught courses such as CGT 356 (Web Programming), CGT 353 (Interactive Media), and CGT 456 (Advanced Web Programming). B.S. in Computer Graphics Technology M.S. in Technology Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (pursuing) His research explores leading-edge web technologies for delivering interactive content, emphasizing web-enabling software, dynamic media integration, and mobile programming . Key trends in his publications include RSS technologies in education , web-based evaluation systems , and geospatial data tools for environmental sciences. Scientific awards include: Outstanding Professor (2003, 2004) CGT Dwyer Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2005) CGT Outstanding Un-Tenured Faculty Award (2008) Professor Glotzbach has led numerous student teams in CGT projects , served as SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer Chair (2003-2005) , and collaborated with industry partners like Boeing (F-15 Distributed Mission Trainer) and Microsoft (XML Documents Testing Team) . He also provided expert testimony in a copyright case (2006) for Wargo & French, LLP.

• Construction Automation
• Workforce Management
• Digital Technologies in Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney within the Faculty of Design and Society. With over 23 years of experience in the construction industry, his work bridges professional practice, teaching, and research, focusing on construction automation and workforce management . His research aims to enhance construction productivity through digital technologies and personalized workforce solutions. Education: PhD, University of New South Wales, Australia MEng, University of Calgary, Canada MSc, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran BSc, Shiraz University, Iran Dr. Fini’s research spans construction automation (off-site processes, digital integration) and workforce management (skill development, safety). His recent publications highlight deep learning applications for progress monitoring, drone technology in material handling, and sustainable practices in timber construction. Collaborative projects with industry partners emphasize data analytics and cloud-based deployment for practical outcomes. Scientific grants include the CRC-P Industrialization of Nail-Laminated Timber , Beverly Homes’ Industrialization of Dowel Laminated Timber , and Edwards Scholarship for prefabricated timber systems . His teaching portfolio includes Design Team Management , Site Establishment , and Time Management at UTS. Future work will focus on standardizing timber panel stability , expanding UAV applications , and aligning mental health research with policy frameworks.

Philipp Koehnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Philipp Koehn is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University, with additional affiliation at the University of Edinburgh. His primary research focuses on statistical and neural machine translation, specifically developing methods to leverage large-scale digital information for cross-lingual communication. He leads the Machine Translation Research Group and maintains key resources like the Moses toolkit and Europarl corpus. His research interests span: Core machine translation techniques (statistical/neural approaches) Low-resource and unsupervised translation methods Cross-lingual representation learning Speech-to-speech translation systems Large-scale parallel data mining and alignment Evaluation methodologies for generated text Koehn's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on improving translation efficiency (dynamic compression, streaming models), robustness (noise handling, error correction), and accessibility (low-resource languages, radio speech processing). Key trends include multilingual generalization, document-level coherence, and human-centered evaluation. Significant scientific recognition includes: ACL Fellow (2024) IAMT Award of Honor (2015) European Inventor Award Finalist (2013) He currently advises PhD students Rachel Wicks, Elina Baral, Bismarck Odoom, and Weiting Tan. His Machine Translation Group develops widely-used open-source tools and organizes major conferences including WMT and MT Marathon.

Christina Haagمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mental Health
• Natural Language Processing
• Activity Sensing Data
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christina Haag is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zurich . She leads interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of mental health, digital health, and computational linguistics, focusing on chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis (MS). Her work leverages free text, sensor data, and advanced analysis techniques such as hierarchical modeling and natural language processing (NLP). Doctorate from the Institute of Psychology, University of Zurich Research experience at the MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge Her research explores: Daily-life mental and physical health indicators in MS Development of NLP methods for text classification and topic modeling Digital biomarker creation using wearable sensor data Mindfulness interventions for affective executive control Implementation of remote monitoring tools in healthcare Her recent publications highlight trends in applying NLP and machine learning to unstructured health data, analyzing MS activity patterns, and refining interdisciplinary research methodologies. She contributes to DSI communities including AI & Law , Health , and Ethics , and collaborates on projects like BarKA-MS and DSI-Approach . She is a core member of the UZH Digital & Mobile Health Group , working under Prof. Viktor von Wyl.

Stefano Bonettiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ultrafast magnetism
• Spin dynamics in condensed matter
• Terahertz physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefano Bonetti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Stockholm University , leading the Ultrafast Condensed Matter Dynamics Group . His research focuses on manipulating quantum materials using terahertz (THz) and near-infrared laser fields to study spin dynamics and ultrafast phenomena at nanoscale and femtosecond timescales. PhD in Materials Physics (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden) MSc in Engineering Physics (KTH) BSc in Technical Physics (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) Recent research efforts involve time-resolved X-ray microscopy to visualize spin currents and magnetization dynamics, leveraging facilities like free-electron lasers. His work bridges experimental physics and applied materials science, aiming to enhance energy efficiency in data storage technologies by understanding ultrafast spin-lattice interactions . Key scientific awards and grants: ERC Starting Grant (2017-2021) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2018-2023) VR's free grant (2019-2023) International Career Grant (COFUND) (2015-2019) He has contributed to developing THz-based techniques for magnetic control and authored foundational work on spin-wave solitons and nonlinear magnetoelastic coupling . His group collaborates internationally, utilizing advanced synchrotron and free-electron laser facilities.

Yassin A. Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Thermal Hydraulics
• Experimental Thermal Hydraulics
• Reactor Safety
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yassin A. Hassan is a Professor at the College of Engineering , Texas A&M University , with joint appointments in Nuclear Engineering and Mechanical Engineering . He holds the L.F. Peterson '36 Chair II , is a University Distinguished Professor , and directs the Center for Advanced Small Modular and Microreactors (CASMR) . Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois – 1980 M.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois – 1975 B.S., Engineering, University of Alexandria in Egypt – 1968 His research interests include: Computational & Experimental Thermal Hydraulics Reactor Safety Fluid Mechanics Two-Phase Flow Turbulence & Laser Velocimetry Imaging Techniques His recent publications focus on: Thermal hydraulics of heat pipes and microreactors AI integration in nuclear thermal-fluid systems Flow regime transitions in wire-wrapped fuel assemblies CFD validation for pebble bed and molten salt reactors Uncertainty quantification in reactor simulations Flow visualization techniques under elevated pressures Scientific awards include: American Nuclear Society Seaborg Medal (2008) James N. Landis Medal (ASME, 2017) Akiyama Medal (ICONE 24, 2016) Arthur Holly Compton Award (ANS, 2003) Texas A&M TEES Research Impact Award (2018-2019) Honorary professor, Bangor University, UK Dr. Hassan leads the Thermal-Hydraulics Research Laboratory and has pioneered advancements in reactor safety, digital twin technologies, and AI-driven thermal-fluid simulations.