Self-Driving Database Management Systems Professors and Supervisors

Schahram Dustdarمشاهده پروفایل

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National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer ScienceNetherlands

Schahram Dustdar serves as Full Professor of Computer Science and heads the Distributed Systems Group at Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna). He holds significant academic distinctions including membership in the Academia Europaea (since 2013) and status as an IEEE Senior Member (2009). His research spans three core domains: Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems Distributed and Parallel Computing Software Engineering His work focuses on practical implementations of distributed architectures with emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and real-world application in domains like Smart Cities and cloud infrastructure. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in stream processing optimization, smart city data ecosystems, and containerized deployment frameworks. His research consistently addresses cost-efficiency and adaptive resource management in distributed environments. Major recognitions include: ACM Distinguished Scientist award (2009) IBM Faculty Award (2012) He also contributes significantly to academic discourse as Editor in Chief of Computing (Springer) and editorial board member for IEEE Computer and IEEE Internet Computing. Dustdar maintains active leadership through his role heading the Distributed Systems Group at TU Vienna, driving research in next-generation distributed computing paradigms and mentoring within the academic community.

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Margaret Rosenzweigمشاهده پروفایل

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University of PittsburghUnited States

Margaret Rosenzweig is a Distinguished Service Professor of Nursing and Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing . As the Nancy Glunt Hoffman Chair in Oncology Nursing and Vice Chair for Research & Scholarship , she leads the Support, Education, and Advocacy Program for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC/SEA Program) , which maintains a database of 2,000 patients to study care trends and unmet needs. Her work drives nurse-led palliative care interventions and collaborative clinical meetings at Magee-Womens Hospital .

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Rajeev Alurمشاهده پروفایل

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InriaFrance

Overview Rajeev Alur is the Zisman Family Professor and Director of the ASSET Center for Trustworthy AI at the University of Pennsylvania . His career spans groundbreaking work in formal methods, cyber-physical systems, and programming languages. PhD from Stanford University (1991) Bachelor's degree from IIT Kanpur (1987) Research Interests His research focuses on ensuring safety and trustworthiness in AI systems, particularly autonomous systems like self-driving cars and medical devices. Key areas include: Neurosymbolic integration Temporal logic in reinforcement learning Verification of neural network controllers Trustworthy machine learning Extending formal methods to modern AI Recent Publications Rajeev's recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes compositional verification, neurosymbolic learning, and secure microservice architectures. Notable trends include: Combining formal specifications with deep learning Scalable verification techniques for neural networks Relational query synthesis Application to autonomous systems with neural perception Chordal sparsity models for efficient analysis Scientific Recognition Alonzo Church Award (2016) Knuth Prize (2024) EATCS Award (2025) ACM/IEEE Fellow Advising & Grants He has advised 30+ PhD students now in academia (Georgia Tech, UCSD, etc.) and industry. As lead PI of the NSF Expeditions project ExCAPE , he drove program synthesis research. Currently serves as General Chair for FLoC 2026 . Labs & Teams Directs the ASSET Center and collaborates with Penn's PRECISE Center and PL Club . His work integrates with industry verification tools at Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

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Sudip Dhakalمشاهده پروفایل

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Florida Gulf Coast UniversityUnited States

Sudip Dhakal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing & Software Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University's U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering. His research focuses on autonomous systems, computer vision, and AI applications in robotics. He specializes in 3D object detection, real-time motion planning, and cybersecurity for autonomous vehicles. Key research areas include facial emotion recognition using CNNs, sensor fusion for object detection (e.g., Camera-LiDAR integration), and privacy-preserving technologies for vehicular systems. His work addresses challenges like sparsity in 3D data, dynamic environment adaptation, and threat modeling for autonomous driving safety. Publications emphasize cutting-edge solutions in autonomous vehicle motion planning, privacy protection mechanisms, and open-source approaches to self-driving systems. Recent work (2023-2025) highlights advancements in real-time algorithms, differential privacy applications, and multi-modal sensor fusion frameworks. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Advising and grant details are not provided in available texts. His affiliation with the Whitaker College positions him within a robust engineering research ecosystem focused on innovation in computing and software systems.

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Kiera Ladnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

University of ManitobaCanada

Dr. Kiera Ladner holds the Canada Research Chair in Miyo we'citowin, Indigenous Governance and Digital Sovereignties (Tier 1) at the University of Manitoba, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) since 2018. Her work focuses on decolonization, Indigenous self-determination, and transformative reconciliation following TRC recommendations. She collaborates internationally with Indigenous communities in Australia and New Zealand. Research Projects: Four core initiatives include missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), comparative constitutional law, participatory digital archives, and community-grounded decolonization. Academic Legacy: Inspired by Vine Deloria’s Indigenist scholarship, her work bridges activism and academia to drive social change. Outputs: Produces accessible research tools like digital archives to advance Indigenous sovereignty and resurgence. Her research interests emphasize participatory methodologies, living archives, and Indigenous governance frameworks. Recent studies explore pandemic racism, constitutional law, and treaty-based economic models. Ladner advocates for Indigenous-led solutions to systemic issues while challenging colonial paradigms in academia and governance. Scientific contributions include over 50 publications, with recent articles addressing MMIWG narratives, constitutional interpretations, and decolonial digital practices. Her work is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and public platforms to maximize impact. Grants: SSHRC Tier 1 Chair supports her interdisciplinary team’s research. Advising: No formal student advisees listed, though her projects involve collaborative teams. Labs/Teams: Active research group focusing on Indigenous governance and digital sovereignty initiatives.

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Tami Gurleyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterUnited States

Tami Gurley is a Professor and PhD Program Director at the O’Donnell School of Public Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Previously, she directed the Ph.D. program in Health Policy and Management at the University of Kansas Medical School. Her research focuses on the impact of policies and programs on health outcomes, family/work decisions, and collaborations with federal/state/local organizations to inform policy decisions on Medicaid, community health workers, health insurance design, tax policy, and entrepreneurship. She leads the development of UT Southwestern’s Ph.D. in health economics and policy, aiming to train researchers and leaders in health policy impact. Research interests include health policy analysis, public health interventions, and the intersection of economic policies with health outcomes. She emphasizes translating research into actionable policy, particularly in marginalized communities. Her work bridges academic and practical healthcare delivery through partnerships with diverse organizations. Key themes in her publications include financial burdens in healthcare (e.g., liver transplantation, cancer screening), mental health outcomes post-transplantation, and the economic impacts of health policies. She has also explored breastfeeding outcomes, tax reforms’ effects on infant health, and telemedicine in rural hospice care. Scientific Awards: Public Finance Review Outstanding Paper Award (2009). Dr. Gurley advises on national-level health policy initiatives and contributes to grants focusing on healthcare equity. Her work with community health worker programs and ACA implementations highlights her commitment to reducing disparities. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across medical, statistical, and data science domains to drive evidence-based policy changes.

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Jinyang Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

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University of RochesterUnited States

Jinyang Zheng is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at Simon Business School, specializing in AI-driven business transformation and digital platform moderation. His research focuses on leveraging causal inference, structural modeling, and unstructured data analysis to address challenges in two-sided platforms and digital resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Washington Foster School of Business B.S. in Statistics, Fudan University Research Interests: His work spans AI for business, moderating content platforms, managing two-sided markets, and digital resilience strategies. Recent studies explore AI's role in shelf monitoring, information sharing in ride-hailing, and the impact of editorial reviews on UGC platforms. Publications: Zheng’s work appears in top journals like Management Science , Information Systems Research , and MIS Quarterly . His recent research investigates live commerce sustainability, autonomous vehicle impacts, and privacy policies in misinformation monitoring. Awards: 2023 Gordon Davis Young Scholar Award (INFORMS) Jay Ross Young Faculty Award (Purdue University) Simon School Teaching Honor Roll Outstanding Teacher at Purdue University Teaching & Advising: Known for excellence in teaching courses like social media analytics and machine learning for business. No formal advisee list is publicly disclosed. Labs/Teams: Active in platform economics and AI governance research clusters at Simon Business School.

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Bryce Meredigمشاهده پروفایل

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Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Bryce Meredig is an Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. His research focuses on AI-driven materials discovery, including machine learning methods, autonomous simulations, and materials data infrastructure. He co-founded Citrine Informatics in 2013, a leading enterprise materials informatics software company, serving as CEO and later Chief Science Officer. Education: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University MBA, Stanford University Bachelor of Arts in Materials Science and Engineering & German Studies, Stanford University Research Interests: Machine learning for materials design Self-driving simulations and labs Materials databases and data infrastructure Automation in materials research His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of AI in accelerating materials innovation. Key Contributions: Developed AutoMat for automated electrochemical materials discovery Authored influential studies on closed-loop frameworks and machine learning validation Pioneered open quantum materials databases and data standardization Awards: AIME Robert Lansing Hardy Award Early Career Achievement Award (Northwestern University) Labs and Teams: Active in Northwestern's Materials Science department and collaborates with industry partners through Citrine Informatics.

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Gareth Griffithsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

Professor Gareth Griffiths is a Professor of Clinical Trials and Director of the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) at the University of Southampton. His work focuses on developing and overseeing phase I-III clinical trials and early diagnosis studies across various cancers and diseases, aiming to improve treatment standards in the NHS. He leads multidisciplinary teams to design trials that evaluate new therapies, including small dose-finding studies and large-scale efficacy assessments. His research also includes pioneering early cancer detection methods involving thousands of patients. Key research interests include clinical trial methodology, oncology, and translational research. He has contributed to over 30 active projects, such as the AGILE platform for rapid evaluation of COVID-19 treatments and the OPTIMATE trial for CNS lymphoma. His leadership in SCTU ensures high-quality trial design and execution, with collaborations spanning academic, governmental, and industry partners like Cancer Research UK and the NIHR. Notable awards include a 2023 NIHR Doctoral Fellowship. His work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based therapies. Grants and collaborations include NIHR funding, MRC support, and partnerships with organizations like BioNTech and Celldex Therapeutics. His team’s efforts span drug development, diagnostic innovations, and healthcare policy, with a commitment to advancing cancer care globally. He is affiliated with the Centre for Cancer Immunology, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, and the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, among others. His research addresses critical gaps in cancer treatment and early detection, driving advancements in clinical oncology and trial methodologies.

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Laleh Kasraianمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

De Montfort UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Laleh Kasraian is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at the School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University, UK. With over 20 years of industry experience, she specializes in IS/IT Service Co-Production, Service Design Methodologies, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, and Data Modeling. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in areas like e-Banking, Energy Management Systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning. PhD in Business Information Systems, University College Cork (2017) MSc in eCommerce & Marketing, Lulea University of Technology (2007) BSc in Computer Software Engineering, Tehran Azad University (1996) Her research focuses on Service Innovation , examining how core IS capabilities drive co-production lifecycles and digital transformation. She has contributed to QoS-aware frameworks for distributed systems and explored Lean Startup methodologies in corporate settings. Recent work emphasizes collaborative decision-making and data modeling for smarter IT strategies. Scientific awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy . She has published extensively on IS trends, service co-production, and technology deployment, with notable works spanning from 1995 to 2023. Her teaching spans modules like Systems Analysis & Design, Data Mining, and Big Data Business Models.

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Roger Zimmermannمشاهده پروفایل

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National University of SingaporeSingapore

Roger Zimmermann is a Full Professor at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he is also a Co-PI at the Grab-NUS AI Lab and leads the Location AI project. He previously served as Deputy Director of the NUS Smart Systems Institute (SSI) and Co-Director of the Centre of Social Media Innovations for Communities (COSMIC), both funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF). Before joining NUS, he was a Research Area Director and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC). Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Southern California (1998) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Southern California (1994) His research focuses on multimedia systems , spatio-temporal data management , streaming media architectures (especially DASH), machine learning applications , AR/VR , and location-based services . He leads the Media Management Research Lab (MMRL) at NUS, which conducts cutting-edge work in distributed multimedia and intelligent systems. His work combines theoretical depth with real-world applications in urban computing, smart mobility, and immersive media. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward multimodal learning , spatio-temporal AI , adaptive streaming , and urban intelligence . His team explores zero-shot learning, 3D scene understanding, traffic forecasting, and open-vocabulary audio-visual segmentation, often leveraging foundational models and deep neural architectures. There is a clear emphasis on real-time, scalable systems for smart cities and immersive experiences. Dr. Zimmermann has received numerous accolades, including: DASH-IF Excellence in DASH Award (multiple years) Best Paper Awards at ACM SIGSPATIAL, IEEE ICME, and ACM MMSys Silver Award at ACM MMSys 2020 Grand Challenge IEEE Communications Society Best Editor Award (2017) ACM Distinguished Member (2017) Top 1% Publons Reviewer in Computer Science (2018) He has advised numerous students and led major research initiatives funded by MOE, NRF, A*STAR, NSF, and industry partners like Seagate, Intel, and HP. He has served as General Chair for IEEE MIPR 2023, ACM Multimedia 2020, and IEEE ISM 2015, and as TPC Co-Chair for several top-tier conferences. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Multimedia (TMM), ACM TOMM, and IEEE OJ-COMS. He leads the Media Management Research Lab (MMRL) , which focuses on intelligent multimedia systems, spatiotemporal data mining, and immersive media technologies. The lab develops scalable solutions for real-world challenges in urban computing, smart transportation, and interactive media.

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Peter Niewiarowskiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of AkronUnited States

Dr. Peter Niewiarowski serves as a Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Akron, conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of ecology, evolution, and biomimicry. His work spans population biology of spotted salamanders, physiological ecology of fence lizards, and bio-inspired design, with a current emphasis on gecko adhesion mechanics in collaboration with polymer scientists. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Pennsylvania (1992). Research interests are deeply rooted in evolutionary theory, driving investigations into salamander population dynamics in fragmented landscapes, thermal niche selection in color-polymorphic salamanders, and the biomechanics of lizard adhesion. Recent efforts focus on gecko adhesion for biomimetic applications, exploring how surface roughness, wetness, and claw morphology affect performance, leading to synthetic adhesive systems developed with Polymer Science colleagues. Analysis of his recent publications (2018-2023) reveals a dominant theme in gecko adhesion mechanics, including studies on wet and rough substrates, acid-base interactions, and comparative analyses with anole lizards. This work bridges biology and materials science, yielding insights for synthetic adhesives. Additionally, he explores biomimicry applications in sustainability training and historical political ecology of river systems. Dr. Niewiarowski mentors graduate and undergraduate students through the Integrated Bioscience PhD program and Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center. His collaborations with Polymer Science faculty demonstrate interdisciplinary grant-seeking success, particularly in developing bio-inspired adhesive technologies. He leads research teams within the Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center, focusing on gecko adhesion mechanics, salamander population ecology, and biomimetic design applications. His laboratory integrates biological observation with polymer science to translate natural adhesion systems into sustainable engineering solutions.

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Katrina Gaitatzisمشاهده پروفایل

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Macquarie UniversityAustralia

Katrina Gaitatzis serves as Research Coordinator and Senior Research Officer at the ALERT Centre within Macquarie University's Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. She joined ALERT in 2013, managing international randomized trials, ethics applications, and REDCap database development for lymphedema research programs. Her educational trajectory includes pursuing a Master of Research in head and neck lymphedema at Macquarie University, complemented by 2020 ALERT Level 1 Lymphoedema Accreditation and 2023 Head/Neck Region microcredential certification. Professional memberships include Exercise and Sports Science Australia and the Australasian Lymphology Association. Research focuses on lymphedema assessment methodologies, particularly bioimpedance spectroscopy and indocyanine green lymphography for head/neck and breast cancer-related cases. Recent work emphasizes precision in lower-limb measurement protocols and stand-on device validation, addressing critical gaps in cancer rehabilitation diagnostics. Current projects feature Chief Investigator roles in the 2023-ALERT Essity Collaborative Research Proposal (2024-2027) and Associate Investigator duties for MQEPS ICG lymphography studies (2024-2025), driving innovations in lymphedema surveillance models and self-management interventions. As ALERT Centre's research operations lead, she directs prospective care models while maintaining active clinical engagement through practitioner accreditation, bridging research implementation with patient care pathways in lymphedema management.

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Song Jae-seungمشاهده پروفایل

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Sejong UniversitySouth Korea

Professor Song Jae-seung is affiliated with Sejong University in the Department of Information Security , where he leads the Software Engineering and Security Lab . His academic rank is Professor , with a focus on Internet of Things (IoT) , Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications , and Software Security . Research spans IoT/6G networking , Air-gap security , Semantic smart cities , and AI-driven security frameworks Active in international standardization via oneM2M and TTA PG 308 Serves as journal editor and conference TPC member for IEEE events Developed cloud-based conformance testing and optical attack analysis techniques Recent publications address 6G IoT interworking , XR services , and air-gap defense , reflecting trends in smart city security and AI-enabled IoT . No students or awards are explicitly listed in the provided data.

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