جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sarah Deanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Data-Driven Control
• Decision-Making Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarah Dean is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on the interplay of machine learning, optimization, and dynamics in real-world systems, particularly in control theory, recommendation systems, and ethical AI. Education: PhD in EECS, University of California, Berkeley (2021) Postdoctoral Research, University of Washington (2021-2022) Research Interests: Data-driven control systems, reinforcement learning, recommendation systems, user dynamics, algorithmic fairness, and the societal impacts of AI. She emphasizes foundational understanding of how learning systems interact with human and social processes. Recent Work Trends: Her articles explore topics like bilinear system identification, user participation dynamics in recommendation platforms, and ethical considerations in AI development. Recent work includes harm mitigation strategies and mathematical modeling of AI-human feedback loops. Awards: AI2050 Early Career Fellow (2024) Best Paper at ICML 2018 (Delayed Impact of Fair Machine Learning) Best Student Paper in Imaging Systems (OSA Congress 2018) Advising & Labs: Advises over 15 graduate and undergraduate students. Leads research on interactive ML systems, with contributions to projects like the 'MSGD' repository for streaming data learning. Active in the GEESE group, promoting socially responsible computing.

• Natural Language Processing
• Large Language Models
• Digital Libraries
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Min Yen Kan is an Associate Professor and Vice Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the National University of Singapore's School of Computing, Department of Computer Science. With a PhD from Columbia University (2002), he leads the Web Information Retrieval / Natural Language Processing Group (WING.NUS) and serves as ACL Ethics Committee co-chair. His research spans Natural Language Processing , Large Language Models , Digital Libraries , and Information Retrieval , with specific focus on scientific discourse analysis, fact verification, and multimodal systems. Current projects include Scholarly Document Information Extraction (TRL 6), Task-Oriented Dialogue Systems (TRL 4), and Recommendation Systems (TRL 5). Recent publications reveal strong trends in LLM limitations (bias, hallucination, evaluation), conversational recommendation systems , and misinformation detection . His work consistently bridges theoretical NLP with real-world applications in digital libraries and scientific communication. Award highlights include: CIKM 2019 Best Paper Award ACL Distinguished Service Awards Vannevar Bush Best Paper Award (JCDL 2012) ACM Distinguished Speaker designation Kan mentors PhD students with placements at Google and USTC, and serves as associate editor for Information Retrieval and survey editor for Journal of AI Research . His lab WING.NUS develops practical tools like SciWING for scientific document processing and FANG for fake news detection. Media engagements include commentary on AI regulations in Southeast Asia and workforce implications in the AI era.

Jianguo Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Database Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jianguo Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, joining in Spring 2021. His research focuses on database systems for the cloud and large language models, including disaggregated databases and vector databases. He holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego, and has worked at Zilliz (Milvus) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Education: PhD in Computer Science (UC San Diego, 2019), MPhil (Hong Kong Polytechnic University), BSc (Zhengzhou University) Research interests include Disaggregated Databases, Vector Databases for Large Language Models, and cloud-native systems. Notable work includes OpenAurora (an open-source Amazon Aurora prototype) and contributions to Milvus. He has received grants like the NSF CAREER Award and honors such as the IEEE TCDE Rising Star Award. Advising a team of students in database systems and teaching courses like CS592 (Disaggregated Database Systems) and CS440 (Large-scale Data Analytics). Serves on program committees for SIGMOD, VLDB, and ICDE.

Xupeng Miaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Machine Learning Systems
• Distributed Computing
• Data Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xupeng Miao is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, holding the Kevin C. and Suzanne L. Kahn New Frontiers Assistant Professorship. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University's Catalyst Group under Professors Zhihao Jia and Tianqi Chen. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Peking University (2022) and a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. His research focuses on machine learning systems, distributed computing, and data management, with notable contributions to systems like Hetu (a distributed deep learning framework) and innovations in large language model (LLM) serving (e.g., SpotServe, SpecInfer). He has received awards including the 2024 WAIC Yunfan Award and an Outstanding Paper Award at ACL 2024. Current projects emphasize efficient systems for generative AI, including optimizing LLM training and inference on heterogeneous hardware, fault-tolerant distributed training, and scalable graph-based machine learning. He teaches CS 59200-MLS: Machine Learning Systems at Purdue and actively mentors students in PhD/MS programs and internships. Key achievements include NVIDIA Academic Awards, IEEE Micro Top Picks recognition, and leadership in international conference roles (e.g., Artifact Evaluation Co-Chair for KDD 2025 and MLSys 2025). His work bridges system design, algorithmic innovation, and hardware-aware optimizations to advance scalable AI infrastructure.

Andrew Owusuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors
• School Health Policies and Practices
• Sexual Health Risk Behaviors
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Owusu is a Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), serving as graduate program director for public health. His academic appointments include teaching Foundations in Health Education, Community and Public Health, Epidemiology, and Data Management in Public Health since joining MTSU. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University (2004) M.S. in Sports Administration and Management, Wayne State College (1998) B.S. in Biology, University of Alabama (1996) Dr. Owusu's research centers on adolescent health risk behaviors including bullying, sexual risk-taking, and substance use, with specialized expertise in school health policy implementation. His 15-year leadership (2007-2020) of Ghana's Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) and Global School Health Policies and Practices Survey (G-SHPPS) established critical surveillance systems for adolescent health behaviors through collaborations with WHO and CDC. His methodological innovations include classroom response systems for health education and childhood lead poisoning research. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Ghanaian adolescent health through school-based surveillance, examining sexting, skin-lightening practices, violence victimization, and condom use barriers. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of public health surveillance, policy analysis, and behavioral science to address global adolescent health challenges. Scientific recognition includes: MTSU President Recognition (2008) for significant international research/partnership Feature in 2006-2008 MTSU President’s Biennial Report (pg.11) Dr. Owusu has secured major international collaborations as Ghana's country coordinator for WHO/CDC school health initiatives (2007-2020), directing multi-institutional teams across MTSU, Ghana Education Service, WHO, and CDC. His mentorship extends through graduate program leadership and track coaching, developing 16 NCAA All-American athletes at MTSU while serving as Ghana's Olympic track coach for three consecutive games (2012-2020). The Ghana School-based Student Health Surveillance System (GSSHSS), established under his coordination, represents a sustained partnership model integrating academic research with national public health infrastructure, producing actionable data for school health policy development across Ghanaian educational institutions.

Ana Klimovicمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cloud Computing
• Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ana Klimovic is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zürich, and Deputy Head of the Institute for Computing Platforms. She leads the Efficient Architectures and Systems Lab (EASL) and focuses on optimizing cloud computing performance and resource efficiency. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Stanford University), M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Stanford), B.A.Sc. in Engineering Science (University of Toronto) Previous Roles: Research Scientist at Google Brain Her research spans cloud computing, operating systems, distributed systems, and their intersection with machine learning. Key areas include cloud-native programming models, elastic storage, GPU sharing, and data pipeline optimization. The 2025-2024 articles highlight trends in serverless computing, large language model (LLM) serving, GPU optimization, and data-centric ML systems. Themes include elasticity, resource multiplexing, heterogeneous computing, and infrastructure for AI/ML workloads. Scientific Awards: Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship, Stanford Graduate Fellowship She has led research projects on ephemeral storage, distributed training automation, and cost-efficient ML preprocessing, with grants from Microsoft Research and Stanford.

Joseph Felterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Counterinsurgency
• Politically Motivated Violence
• National Security Strategy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joseph Felter is a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution (Stanford University) and the William J. Perry Fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation. His career bridges academia, military service, and policy advising, with expertise in counterinsurgency, national security, and US-China relations. He coauthored the influential book Small Wars, Big Data: The Information Revolution and Modern Conflict (2018) and developed the Hacking for Defense curriculum to connect military needs with Silicon Valley innovation. Military Background: Former US Army Special Forces officer with combat deployments in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Served as commander of the COMISAF Counterinsurgency Advisory and Assistance Team. Academic Roles: Assistant Professor at West Point’s Department of Social Sciences, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs, and current codirector of Stanford’s Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. Research Focus: Politically motivated violence, economic development in conflict zones, and defense innovation. His work appears in top journals like American Economic Review and Journal of Conflict Resolution . Policy Engagement: Key advisor on US defense strategy (2017–2019) and founder of BMNT, a Silicon Valley defense technology incubator. Currently serves on Spirit of America’s board. Scientific Awards: Recognized as a William J. Perry Fellow and US Army War College Fellow. His empirical conflict research informs both academic and policy debates.

Catherine Laiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech and Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Prosody
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Catherine Lai is a Reader (~Associate Professor) in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh, with strong affiliations to the Centre for Speech Technology Research (CSTR) and the Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation (ILCC) in the School of Informatics. She is based in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences and is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic service. Department: Department of Linguistics and English Language School: School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Research Institutes: Centre for Speech Technology Research, Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation Email: C.Lai@ed.ac.uk Her research centers on the role of prosody—non-lexical aspects of speech—in spoken communication. She investigates how prosody contributes to discourse structure, information structure, and affect in dialogue, using interdisciplinary methods from linguistics and machine learning. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical speech technology, aiming to improve spoken language understanding and synthesis systems. She is particularly interested in how prosody shapes listener expectations and how affect and topic are expressed and perceived in conversation. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on self-supervised learning in speech models, emotion recognition, ASR error correction using large language models, cognitive state classification, and ethical considerations in language technology. She explores topics such as the uncanny valley in synthetic speech, gender expression through voice, and community-centered development of language technologies. Prize from Scopus Profile Catherine Lai has supervised several PhD students, including Leimin Tian and Yuanchao Li, and has been involved in significant research projects, such as a Toyota-funded initiative on spoken dialogue for robot companions. She has secured multiple grants and leads a research agenda that integrates theoretical inquiry with real-world applications in assistive technologies and social science. Her academic service includes organizing major conferences like Interspeech and UK and Ireland Speech. She is a key member of research teams at CSTR and ILCC, collaborating across disciplines to advance the understanding of spoken communication and the development of robust, ethical speech technologies.

Gretchen A. Machtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Systems Engineering
• Team Performance
• Sustainability
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gretchen A. Macht is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, College of Engineering. She specializes in Human Systems Engineering, with research emphasizing team performance, sustainability, electric vehicles, solar energy systems, and voting systems. Her work bridges engineering, ergonomics, and public policy. Her research interests focus on understanding and optimizing human-centered systems. She investigates team communication and performance through fuzzy cognitive maps and entropy modeling, develops sustainable design practices for products and energy systems, and analyzes user behavior in electric vehicles and solar installations. A significant portion of her research is dedicated to election systems, where she uses simulation to improve accessibility, safety, and efficiency of in-person voting, particularly during public health crises. Her recent publications span topics such as EV charging behavior, solar installation safety, voting simulation, and team dynamics. These works reflect interdisciplinary trends combining systems engineering, data analytics, ergonomics, and sustainability science. She frequently employs simulation, naturalistic data analysis, and human factors methodologies. Dr. Macht has secured substantial grant funding from organizations including the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, National Science Foundation, MIT, and Democracy Fund. She serves as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on projects related to election systems (e.g., SMILE, URI VOTES), ergonomic redesign of protective gear, and community solar development. She leads the SIS Lab and the URI VOTES initiative, fostering collaborative research on simulation and system design. Her lab supports graduate students in conducting impactful research at the intersection of engineering and societal challenges. Notable grants include: PI, MIT: “Voting in Person - White Paper” (2023) PI, US EAC: “SMILE 2.0” (2022) PI, Democracy Fund: “URI VOTES Pocket Guide Tool” (2022) Co-PI, NSF: “Election Science: Convergence Accelerator Workshop Proposal” (2021) PI, US EAC: “SMILE: Simulation Models for an Immersive Learning Environment” (2021) She has advised several graduate students, including Mehrsa Khaleghikarahrodi, Nicholas D. Bernardo Jr., and Tim Jonas, whose research aligns closely with her focus areas in EVs, elections, and team performance.

Martin T. Wellsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Statistics
• Theoretical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.

Fabian Fagerholmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Agile Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabian Fagerholm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University. His work bridges software engineering, human-computer interaction, and empirical research methodologies. He actively participates in research groups such as Software and Service Engineering (SSE) and Human-Computer Interaction and Design (HCID). Fagerholm's research explores: Continuous experimentation in software development Developer cognition and mental models Agile methodologies and team dynamics Low-code platforms and end-user programming Software engineering education and pedagogy His publications reflect a strong empirical focus, with recurring themes of human factors in technical systems and educational innovation. He has received notable awards including: Journal of Systems and Software Best Paper Award (2018) EUROMICRO SEAA Distinguished Paper Award (2017) Teacher of the Year (2013) Nokia Foundation Scholarship (2013) Fagerholm contributes to software engineering infrastructure through tools for experimentation and boundary artifacts, enhancing collaboration in distributed teams.

Shaun Beattieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Conservation
• Seaweed Conservation
• Sustainable Development Goals
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shaun Beattie is a Researcher affiliated with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) at the University of the Highlands and Islands . His work focuses on marine conservation , seaweed biodiversity , and aligning research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals . Education : Master of Science in Ecological Economics (University of Leeds, 2019), Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management Science (University of Southampton, 2018) Beattie's research explores the intersection of seaweed conservation , policy development , and ecosystem resilience . He contributes to global initiatives addressing biodiversity gaps in international frameworks and investigates the role of seaweeds in human health and marine habitats. His recent 2025 publications analyze seaweed conservation policies in Malaysia, stakeholder perspectives from Indonesia, and systemic gaps in biodiversity strategies. Shaun's work also spans climate-smart agricultural policy , as seen in his 2021 Sustainability review on nutrition integration in Southern Africa. His research outputs are linked to SDG targets like life below water, climate action, and zero hunger.

Malcolm McCullochمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renewable Energy Integration
• Electric Vehicle Powertrains
• Demand Side Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Malcolm McCulloch serves as Professor of Energy Systems and Group Leader of the Energy and Power Group within the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. He also holds the position of Co-Director for the Oxford Martin Programme on Integrating Renewable Energy and maintains affiliation with Christ Church college. His research spans four primary domains: domestic energy systems, electric vehicle technology, renewable generation, and energy solutions for developing regions. McCulloch's research focuses on practical energy transition challenges. His domestic energy work develops user-centric demand side management technologies and behavior change interventions, leading to the spin-out Intelligent Sustainable Energy (now Navetas Energy Management). In transportation, he pioneered the Morgan LifeCar hydrogen sports car project, resulting in high-efficiency motors and the Oxford Yasa Motors spin-out. His renewable generation research includes lightweight tidal turbines through Kepler Energy, while his Energy for Development work creates nano/micro grid solutions for distributed electrification. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on integrating variable renewables through innovative market mechanisms, grid flexibility solutions, and electric vehicle integration. His work consistently addresses the technical and economic barriers to decarbonization, with increasing focus on peer-to-peer energy trading, thermal storage, and climate-resilient cooling solutions since 2020. McCulloch previously served as Co-Director of the Institute for Carbon and Energy Reduction in Transport (2008-2013) under the Oxford Martin School. His leadership extends to creating the Integrated Transport Network for Oxford and developing practical applications through multiple successful spin-out companies that bridge academic research and commercial implementation.

• Decision Analysis
• Behavioral Decision-Making
• Neuroeconomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Franz Heukamp is the Director General of IESE Business School at the University of Navarra and Professor in the Department of Decision Analysis. He holds the Antonio Valero Chair of Business Administration since 2016 and previously served as Vice Dean of the MBA program and Secretary General of IESE. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an Ingénieur Civil des Ponts et Chaussées from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris, and a Diplom-Ingenieur from Technische Universität München. Professor Heukamp's research focuses on behavioral decision-making with a special interest in neuroeconomics, examining how people make decisions under uncertainty, particularly regarding time-probability trade-offs. His work bridges business decision theory with neuroscience, as evidenced by his publications in journals like Management Science , European Neuropsychopharmacology , and British Journal of Pharmacology . In recent years, he has expanded his research interests to include artificial intelligence applications in management and sustainability. His recent scholarly output shows a progression from fundamental decision theory research to practical applications of AI in business leadership and management education. He has published extensively on risk preferences, intuition in decision making, and the neurological basis of economic choices, with increasing focus on how digital transformation and AI are reshaping management practices. As Director General, Heukamp has championed several strategic initiatives including internationalization efforts across North America, Latin America, and Central Europe, development of new degree programs like the Master in Management and Munich Executive MBA, and integration of digital learning technologies while maintaining the school's commitment to in-person educational excellence. Professor Heukamp is an active member of both the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences and the Neuroeconomics Society, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to business education and research. His leadership prioritizes supporting faculty research, advancing lifelong learning solutions for executives, and maintaining IESE's mission of service to society through academic innovation.

Youngjae Youمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antibody-Drug Conjugates
• Cancer Chemotherapy
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Youngjae You is a Professor of Empire Innovation in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy. His research focuses on Antibody-Drug Conjugates, Cancer Chemotherapy, Medicinal Chemistry, and Targeted Drug Delivery. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and has led numerous grants totaling over $10 million in funding. Key awards include the 2019 Professor of Empire Innovation title and multiple DoD/CDMRP grants. His work emphasizes prodrug design, photodynamic therapy, and combination therapies. Education : PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chungnam National University (2001) MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chungnam National University (2000) BPharm, Chungnam National University (1994) Research Interests : Dr. You specializes in developing light-activatable prodrugs for targeted cancer therapies, including far-red/NIR light-activated delivery systems. His work integrates quantitative pharmacokinetic modeling, singlet oxygen dynamics, and receptor-targeted drug conjugation to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing off-target effects. Key applications include bladder, breast, and ovarian cancers. Funding Highlights : NIH/NIGMS: $1.37M (2023-2027) for light-responsive drug delivery National Cancer Institute: $2.1M (2022-2027) for bladder cancer treatments DoD/CDMRP/PRCRP: $392K (2017-2020) for photodynamic-chemotherapy combinations Awards : PHF Presidential Professorship (2018) American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grant (2013) Multiple DoD/CDMRP Idea Awards Service & Grants : Serves as Principal Investigator on 8 major grants. Active reviewer for Wellcome Trust, NIH, and international funding agencies. Holds patents on BODIPY derivatives and singlet oxygen-labile linkers. Lab & Collaborations : Leads the You Lab at UB, collaborating with bioengineers and clinicians to advance photomedicine and targeted drug delivery systems. Engaged in multidisciplinary teams addressing spatiotemporal control in cancer treatments.