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Daniel Grierمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Complexity Theory
• Quantum Computing
• Computational Complexity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Grier is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Computer Science and Engineering and Mathematics departments at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on quantum complexity theory , particularly exploring near-term quantum computing paradigms and proving quantum advantage over classical systems. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT and was previously a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, MIT B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics, University of South Carolina Research Interests: Grier’s work bridges theoretical computer science and quantum computing, emphasizing algorithm design, complexity class separations, and foundational questions about quantum supremacy. He studies how low-depth quantum circuits, boson sampling, and other near-term technologies can achieve computational tasks classically deemed intractable. Recent Article Trends: His publications explore efficient quantum state learning (e.g., classical shadows), hardness results for quantum sampling problems (e.g., bipartite Gaussian boson sampling), and circuit lower bounds (e.g., depth-2 QAC circuits). These contributions highlight his focus on rigorously defining quantum computational advantages. Awards: None explicitly listed in the text. Advising & Grants: Advises at least one student, Jackson Morris. His research is supported by grants exploring quantum complexity and algorithm design. Teaches advanced courses on quantum complexity theory, computability, discrete mathematics, and quantum computing fundamentals. Labs/Teams: Maintains an active lab focused on quantum complexity theory, collaborating with colleagues on topics like interactive protocols and shallow quantum circuits.

• Cognitive Science
• Behavioral Economics
• Decision Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Nick Chater is a leading figure in the field of Behavioural Science, affiliated with the University of Warwick at Warwick Business School since 2010. He has held previous chairs in psychology at Warwick and UCL. His research spans cognitive and social foundations of rationality, with applications to business and public policy, and he has authored over 200 papers and six books. He is a fellow of the British Academy, Cognitive Science Society, and Association for Psychological Science. His research interests include cognitive science, behavioral economics, decision making, and computational psychology, with a focus on reasoning, language, and mathematical modeling of mental processes. He has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Spearman Medal, Experimental Psychology Society Prize, and the David E Rumelhart Prize for lifetime achievement in cognitive science. His work extends to practical applications through co-founding Decision Technology and advising the UK government's Climate Change Committee and the Behavioural Insight Team. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, bridging economics, cognitive science, computational modeling, and behavioral public policy. Topics include thermal macroeconomic theory, Bayesian sampling, paradoxes in cognition, and language emergence via social interaction. These works emphasize probability judgments, moral cognition, and computational limitations in human inference. British Psychological Society's Spearman Medal (1996) Experimental Psychology Society Prize (1997) David E Rumelhart Prize (2023) PROSE Award (2019) Chater's academic contributions include collaborations with researchers like Adam N. Sanborn, Hossam Zeitoun, and Morten H. Christiansen, focusing on Bayesian inference, behavioral public policy, and cognitive modeling. He has also been a resident scientist on BBC Radio 4's The Human Zoo.

• Political Theory
• Political Philosophy
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Piotr Łukomski is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Theory, Institute of Political Science, University of Wrocław. His academic career focuses on the intersection of political theory, philosophy, and cultural analysis, with notable contributions to Hannah Arendt's philosophy, game theory applications in politics, and the role of imagination in political thought. Department: Political Theory Email: piotr.lukomski@uwr.edu.pl ORCID: 0000-0002-5307-616X Research Interests: His work spans conceptual metaphors in political theory, decision-making under hazardous conditions, cultural evolution of tyranny, and the aestheticization of politics. He examines how digital technologies (like VR) reshape political identity and how Arendtian frameworks apply to modern governance. Teaching: Coordinates social consulting labs and teaches decision-making processes in political contexts, with a focus on practical applications in hazardous conditions. Publications: Recent articles analyze VR-era political identity, Hannah Arendt's relevance to modern democracy, and the integration of problem-solving strategies in political thought.

Daniel Wolpertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel Wolpert is a Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University , where he is also Vice-Chair of the Department of Neuroscience and a key member of the Zuckerman Mind Brain and Behavior Institute . Additionally, he holds a part-time position as Director of Research at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences . Education: Medical Doctor (1989), D.Phil. in Physiology from the University of Oxford (1992) Previous Positions: Lecturer at Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience (Institute of Neurology), Professor of Engineering at University of Cambridge (2005–2018) Wolpert is a world leader in sensorimotor control , combining computational neuroscience , Bayesian inference , and robotic/virtual reality technologies to reverse-engineer how the brain generates movements. His work emphasizes the brain's role in reducing sensorimotor uncertainty through predictive modeling and has implications for understanding disorders like autism and Parkinson’s disease. His awards include: Royal Society Ferrier Medal (2020) Minerva Foundation Golden Brain Award (2010) Royal Society Francis Crick Prize Lecture (2005) Daniel Wolpert actively contributes to public science communication, including a 2011 TED Talk on the computational role of the brain in movement, and leads the Wolpert Lab at Columbia, which investigates the neural basis of decision-making , motor learning , and reinforcement learning in both healthy and clinical populations.

• Computer Graphics
• Digital Photography and Video
• Non-Photorealistic Rendering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Salesin is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington and a Principal Scientist/Director at Google Research since 2019. He has held academic roles at Cornell University (Visiting Assistant Professor, 1991-92) and guest professorships at Zhejiang University. His career spans academia and industry, including leadership at Adobe's Creative Technologies Lab (2005-17) and Microsoft Research (1999-2005). PhD, Stanford University (1991) Sc.B., Brown University (1983) His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly non-photorealistic rendering, digital typography, color science, and adaptive document layout. He pioneered techniques in image-based rendering, pen-and-ink illustration, and facial animation, with applications in multimedia and user interface design. Article Trends : His work bridges procedural content generation, 3D visualization, and artistic computing, emphasizing user-driven tools for creative industries. Key subfields include texture advection, multiresolution modeling, and real-time camera control for virtual cinematography. Scientific Awards : ACM Fellow (2002) ACM SIGGRAPH Achievement Award (2000) Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year (1998) NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow (1995-98) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1995-97) Numerous industry grants and lab donations He has advised over 30 PhD and Master's students, including leaders at Microsoft, Pixar, and Google. His labs at UW and Adobe focused on graphics, imaging, and creativity tools.

Michael S. Hornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Learning Sciences
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael S. Horn is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Computer Science at Northwestern University, serving as Program Coordinator for Learning Sciences. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Tufts University and a ScB in Computer Science from Brown University. His research focuses on the intersection of human-computer interaction and learning, emphasizing the use of emerging technologies in museums, classrooms, and informal settings. Notable projects include multi-touch tabletops in natural history museums, tangible programming languages for early education, and the TIDAL Lab’s innovative exhibits like Build-a-Tree and DeepTree. Education background includes: PhD in Computer Science (Tufts University, 2009) MS in Computer Science (Tufts University, 2006) ScB in Computer Science (Brown University, 1997) Research interests span tangible interaction design, computational literacy, and museum-based learning. He has led projects such as the ‘Energy Monsters’ board game and the TunePad music-coding platform. His work integrates technology with pedagogical practices to foster collaborative and exploratory learning environments. Active collaborations include the Computer History Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. Advising contributions include mentoring doctoral students like Dr. Mmachi Obiorah and Pei-Yi. His lab, TIDAL, explores interactive technologies for education, with grants from NSF and industry partnerships. Recent articles highlight innovations in computational thinking integration, music-coding hybrid practices, and AI-driven qualitative analysis.

Simon Goodwillمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sports Engineering
• Performance Analysis
• Software Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Goodwill is the Head of Research in Sport and Physical Activity and Head of the Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG) at Sheffield Hallam University's Academy of Sport and Physical Activity. He holds a PhD focused on tennis ball-racket impact modeling and has collaborated with the International Tennis Federation. His expertise includes novel photogrammetry techniques, software development for athlete performance analysis, and camera calibration systems like check2d/check3d. He led projects supporting Team GB athletes in multiple Olympics, contributing to 42 medals at Rio 2016. Currently, he oversees the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), applying sports performance methodologies to health research. His work integrates machine vision, data acquisition hardware, and elite athlete monitoring systems, with notable contributions to the EIS Innovation Partnership and sports tech exhibits like Le Tour Yorkshire's bike simulator. Education & Research: Simon’s PhD (modeling tennis impacts) and extensive software engineering background underpin his research. His projects span biomechanics, sports engineering, and health tech, with collaborations involving UK Sport, FIFA, and Adidas. He has developed systems used by athletes in London 2012, Rio 2016, and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Research Themes: His work emphasizes performance analysis through photogrammetry, real-time athlete tracking, and health-related applications of sports tech. Key projects include court pace rating for the ITF, iBoxer2 boxing data tools, and the AWRC’s health innovations. Grants & Impact: The AWRC, funded by UK DoH and ESIF (£15.7M), reflects his role in translating elite athlete tech to public health. His work is cited in UK government reports on Olympic legacy and has received media attention, including BBC features on GB Boxing’s iBoxer software. Advising & Leadership: Supervised 17 PhD students on topics like machine learning in taekwondo, swimming analysis, and tennis racket dynamics. Served as External/External advisor and led 10+ Olympic cycle projects. Active in the International Sports Engineering Association as Director.

Chuang Ganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chuang Gan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the College of Information and Computer Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and embodied agents through interdisciplinary research combining neural networks, physical simulations, and multimodal learning. Research interests include generative models, reinforcement learning, vision-language integration, and scalable autonomous systems. He explores topics like world modeling for robots, adaptive policy learning, and physics-driven AI. His projects often involve creating systems that learn from visual, auditory, and tactile inputs to perform complex tasks such as object manipulation, navigation, and decision-making in dynamic environments. Recent research trends emphasize embodied AI systems capable of long-horizon planning, compositional reasoning, and efficient learning from limited data. His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in robotics, simulation platforms, and multimodal generation. Key contributions include frameworks for 3D scene understanding, adaptive world models, and novel training paradigms for large language models. His research has been applied to robotics platforms like RoboDreamer and UBSoft, focusing on unbounded soft environments. Collaborations involve designing benchmarks for physical scene understanding (e.g., Physion++), and creating tools like DiffTactile for tactile simulation. His work often integrates principles from differential geometry, PDE dynamics, and game theory. Chuang Gan’s research group develops open-source tools and benchmarks, such as the SoftZoo robot co-design platform and the SOK-Bench situated reasoning benchmark. His team emphasizes scalable alignment methods beyond human supervision and explores ethical AI through principles like symmetry-enhanced training.

Chee-Wooi Tenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power systems engineering
• Power grid cybersecurity
• Cyber-informed security engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chee-Wooi Ten is a tenured Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University, where he has served since 2010 and achieved tenure in 2016. He concurrently holds an Affiliated Professor appointment in Applied Computing and directs both the PSERC Site and ICC CPS Center. His institutional roles emphasize cyber-physical security integration within power infrastructure. His educational background includes: PhD in Electrical Engineering from University College Dublin (2009) MSc in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (2001) BSc in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (1999) Ten's research pioneers cyber-informed security engineering strategies for bulk power systems, focusing on quantifying rare events through system risk models and data science. His work bridges power grid interactions with robotics and transportation systems to advance decarbonization and electrification. Key methodologies include validating cyber-physical security frameworks against steady-state and dynamic grid approaches, with emphasis on attack/defense combinatorics and smart home technologies. This transdisciplinary approach supports the fourth industrial revolution's resilience requirements. His publication trends reveal strong focus on risk-aggregated substation testbeds using generative adversarial networks, cyber insurance models for power systems, and cascading failure analysis from switching attacks. Recent works increasingly integrate machine learning with physics-based modeling to address cybersecurity threats in inverter-based resource integration and distribution emergency operations. Ten has secured over $6.5M in active funding including: $2M DOE grant (MTU portion $105,000) for CyDERMS Center on DERs/Microgrids cybersecurity $704,409 CyManII award for secure digitalization in smart manufacturing $1.05M DOE ARPA-E grant for decarbonized freight transportation modeling NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program ($3.38M) His grants consistently address risk management through data-driven and physics-based modeling, with industry partnerships through PSERC and utility collaborations. As ICC CPS Center Director, he leads research on cyber-physical security testbeds and coordinates the PSERC Summer Transformation School. His team develops validation frameworks for NERC CIP compliance while addressing practical pain points in OT cybersecurity for grid operators.

Jiaoyang Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Multi-Robot Coordination
• Artificial Intelligence
• Planning and Scheduling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jiaoyang Li is an Assistant Professor at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University , where she leads research in large-scale multi-robot coordination. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (2022) under Professor Sven Koenig and holds a B.Eng. in Automation from Tsinghua University (2017) . Ph.D. (2022): University of Southern California B.Eng. (2017): Tsinghua University Research Focus : Jiaoyang Li's work centers on algorithms for multi-robot coordination in dynamic environments. Key areas include: Multi-Agent Path Finding (MAPF) Lifelong Planning for Autonomous Systems Kinodynamic Motion Planning Warehouse and Transportation Automation Human-Robot Collaboration Integration of Planning and Machine Learning Swarm Robotics Publication Trends : Recent work spans 2023-2025 , showing emphasis on: Scalable coordination for 10,000+ robots Bézier curve optimization for dual-arm assembly Diffusion models in multi-robot motion planning Guidance graph optimization for airport/railway traffic Multi-objective search in warehouse automation Temporal plan graphs for switchable passing orders Scientific Honors : ICAPS-24 Best Student Paper Award Three top dissertation awards (ICAPS-23, IFAAAMAS, USC) 2023 League of Robot Runners champion Outstanding student paper award at ICAPS-20 Technology Commercialization Award from USC Student Leadership : Advises 5 Ph.D. students and 1 Master's student at CMU, with alumni now at MIT (Ying Feng) and USC (Yimin Tang). Collaborates with visiting students from National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University. Lab Affiliation : Directs the Artificial Intelligence for Robot Coordination at Scale (ARCS) Lab , focusing on: Warehouse automation with thousands of robots Multi-arm LEGO assembly systems Railway coordination algorithms Cooperative assembly with multiple manipulators

• Wireless Systems
• Network Security
• Computational Trust
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Steve Hailes is a Professor of Wireless Systems at the Department of Computer Science, University College London. He has served as Head of Department since 2019 and Deputy Head from 2005. His research spans wireless networks, computational trust, AI, and sensor systems for health, ecological, and environmental applications. Education: PhD and undergraduate degree from Cambridge University Appointment: Joined UCL in 1991 (postdoc), Lecturer in 1992 Research interests include: Trust and security in networked systems (co-founder of computational trust) Security of industrial control systems AI/ML applications in security and causal discovery Multi-agent reinforcement learning and moral behavior modeling Gas sensor fabrication and deployment for diverse applications Recent publications focus on feature selection for cybersecurity , moral alignment in LLM agents , trust-based consensus algorithms , and causal discovery using reinforcement learning . Collaborations include co-authors like Westphal, Musolesi, and Tennant. Applications span healthcare (dementia, JIA), ecology (endangered species in Botswana), and environmental monitoring (CO distribution, meth lab detection).

Esteban G. Tabakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Data Science
• Optimal Transport
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Esteban G. Tabak is a Professor of Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT (1992) and a Hydraulic Engineer degree from the University of Buenos Aires (1988). His research spans fluid dynamics, data science, and optimization, with notable contributions to optimal transport theory, atmospheric and ocean modeling, and machine learning methodologies. He leads the Research and Training Group in Mathematical Modeling and Simulation at NYU. Research Interests include Data Analysis, Optimal Transport, Applied Mathematics, and Physics, particularly in fluid dynamics and geophysical flows. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, such as sea ice dynamics, internal waves, and turbulence modeling. Publications highlight innovations in density estimation, constrained optimization, and energy spectrum analysis of oceanic internal waves. Collaborations span disciplines, including biomedical applications (e.g., heart transplant diagnostics) and climate science. His methodologies, such as dual ascent algorithms and prototypal analysis, emphasize data-driven solutions to complex systems. Teaching includes courses on partial differential equations, fluid dynamics, and mathematical modeling. His work has been supported by grants addressing stratified flows, internal wave energy spectra, and turbulent mixing.

Steven W. Popperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty
• Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
• Economic Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steven W. Popper is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy and an Adjunct Senior Economist at the RAND Corporation. He also serves as Distinguished Professor of Decision Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey’s School of Government and Public Transformation, reflecting his international academic engagement. His work bridges economics, science and technology policy, and strategic decision-making under uncertainty. Research Interests: Popper's expertise lies in decision-making under deep uncertainty (DMDU), robust decision making (RDM), assumption-based planning, and science, technology, and innovation policy. He has made seminal contributions to long-term policy analysis, particularly through his co-authorship of Shaping the Next One Hundred Years (2003). His research addresses complex systems in economic development, international relations, and environmental planning. Publication Trends: His recent work applies RDM methodologies to diverse domains such as U.S.-China economic competition, Israeli defense and energy policy, transportation planning, and future technologies. His publications often involve scenario analysis, foresight, and adaptive strategies for policy resilience in uncertain futures. Scientific Awards and Leadership: Founding officer and current Finance Chair, Society for Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty Past Chair, Industrial Science and Technology Section, American Association for the Advancement of Science Consultant to the World Bank, OECD, and multiple national governments Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Popper has led numerous high-impact research projects funded by U.S. federal agencies and international bodies. His role as Associate Director of the Science and Technology Policy Institute (1996–2001) involved providing analytic support to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, indicating extensive grant-funded research leadership. Labs and Teams: Popper is affiliated with RAND’s research teams focused on policy analysis, innovation, and strategic foresight. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams applying modeling and simulation tools to public policy challenges, particularly through the Robust Decision Making framework.

Bimlesh Wadhwaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computing Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bimlesh Wadhwa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and serves as Assistant Dean for Student Life at Tembusu College. She holds dual affiliations as a Residential Fellow at Tembusu College and an active member of the School of Computing's academic community. Her work bridges software engineering, human-computer interaction (HCI), and computing education. Dr. Wadhwa's research focuses on gender issues in HCI, software design quality, and digital well-being. She has pioneered initiatives like the Code for Community program to bring computing education to underserved groups. Her pedagogical contributions include developing courses on object-oriented design, software engineering principles, and interaction design. She actively engages with professional communities through roles such as Faculty Representative at the Singapore Computer Society Student Chapter and advisor to the Computing Club at NUS. Her recent work addresses pressing societal challenges like technology-facilitated sexual violence and integrates AI into educational contexts. She has organized major competitions including CodeXtreme and the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair, fostering innovation among students. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span healthcare applications, smart city technologies, and educational equity initiatives. Dr. Wadhwa’s scholarly contributions include over 80 publications in top venues such as FSE, CHI, and IEEE conferences. She has co-edited book chapters for Springer and Wiley on HCI and informatics, reflecting her commitment to advancing both technical and societal dimensions of computing. In addition to her academic roles, she leads MakerLab initiatives and contributes to national educational policies on computational thinking. Her work emphasizes bridging academia-industry gaps through projects like the GEAR mobile game-assisted rehabilitation system and cloud service brokerage frameworks.

Srinivas Peetaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Dynamic Traffic Networks
• Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Srinivas Peeta is the Frederick R. Dickerson Chair and Professor in Transportation Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He previously held the Jack and Kay Hockema Professorship at Purdue University, where he served for 24 years. He is also the Associate Director of the USDOT Center for Connected and Automated Transportation. Education: B. Tech. from IIT Madras, M.S. from Caltech, and Ph.D. from UT Austin, all in Civil Engineering. His research focuses on large-scale transportation systems, infrastructure interdependencies, and connected/automated vehicles. He has authored over 345 publications and secured over $48M in research funding. Research Interests: Dynamic traffic networks and driver behavior modeling Information-based navigation in vehicular systems Systems perspectives for complex adaptive infrastructure Autonomous vehicle integration and human-vehicle interactions Key Achievements: Developed DYNASMART software for traffic operations Recipient of NSF CAREER Award (1997) and ASCE Walter Huber Prize (2009) Directed NEXTRANS UTC and pioneered USDOT’s real-time route guidance systems Grants & Outreach: Secured funding from USDOT, NSF, FHWA, and international agencies Initiated NEXTRANS internship programs and K-12 outreach Labs/Teams: Active in Georgia Tech’s ACT Lab, focusing on autonomous transportation systems and human-vehicle-environment interactions.