جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Amir Zamir is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer & Communication Sciences. Previously, he worked at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCF with prominent researchers including Silvio Savarese, Jitendra Malik, Mubarak Shah, Rahul Sukthankar, and Leonidas Guibas. He currently leads the Visual Intelligence & Learning Lab at EPFL and serves as chief scientist of Duranta, having previously been the CVML chief scientist of Aurora Solar (a Forbes AI 50 company valued at $4B in 2022) from 2015 to 2022. Dr. Zamir's research spans computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing general multi-modal/multi-task vision systems that operate as active agents in the real world. His work emphasizes slow science principles, seeking fundamental understanding over quick publications. Key research areas include embodied vision, multimodal foundation models, computational imaging, and vision-language integration. His notable projects include 4M, Taskonomy, Gibson Environment, Omnidata, and MultiMAE, which have significantly influenced the field of computer vision and embodied AI. Zamir has made substantial contributions to the computer vision community through numerous high-impact publications and leadership roles. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on creating vision systems that go beyond narrow and passive methods toward more general, active, and embodied approaches. The trajectory of his research shows increasing sophistication in handling multiple modalities and tasks within unified frameworks, culminating in recent work on multimodal foundation models that can handle diverse vision tasks. Dr. Zamir has received numerous prestigious awards including the Young Researcher Award 2022 from ECCV, the PAMI Mark Everingham Prize 2022, SIGGRAPH 2022 Best Paper Award for CLIPasso, CVPR 2018 Best Paper Award for Taskonomy, and CVPR 2016 Best Student Paper Award. He is also an ELLIS Faculty Scholar and received the NVIDIA Pioneering Research Award in 2018 for the Gibson Environment. As an advisor, Dr. Zamir has mentored numerous PhD students including Roman Bachmann, Andrei Atanov, Rishubh Singh, Jason Toskov, Kunal Pratap Singh, Zhitong Gao, Mingqiao Ye, and Muhammad Uzair Khattak. His former PhD students include Oguzhan Kar (now at Apple), Alexander Sasha Sax (co-advised with Jitendra Malik, now at Meta FAIR), and Teresa Yeo (now at MIT-Singapore Alliance). Dr. Zamir teaches several advanced courses including CS-503 Visual Intelligence, CS-500 AI Product Management, COM-304 Intelligent Systems, and ENG-615 Topics in Autonomous Robotics. Dr. Zamir leads the Visual Intelligence & Learning Lab at EPFL, which focuses on developing fundamental methods for visual intelligence that can operate effectively in real-world environments. The lab takes an interdisciplinary approach combining computer vision, machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science to create systems that can perceive, understand, and interact with the world. Current research directions include multimodal foundation models, computational imaging, embodied vision, and personalization of generative models.

Alenda Y. Changمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Media
• Game Studies
• Ecocritical Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alenda Y. Chang serves as an Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. With a multidisciplinary background spanning biology, literature, and film, she integrates ecocritical theory with contemporary media analysis. Her scholarly work appears in journals including Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment , Qui Parle , and electronic book review , focusing on sustainable media practices and ecological frameworks for digital engagement. Her educational background includes: M.A. and Ph.D. in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley M.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland Chang specializes in environmental media and game studies, developing theoretical frameworks for ecological game design. Her research examines how digital games model environmental systems and foster player engagement with climate change through concepts like "slow violence" and "rambunctious play." She advocates for sustainable design patterns that address gaming's carbon footprint while creating immersive ecological narratives. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory from foundational ecological game theory (2013-2018) to current work on thermal contexts of play and sustainable infrastructure (2022-2024). Her scholarship increasingly bridges data-driven activism with critical game design, emphasizing multispecies entanglements and infrastructural play as tools for environmental awareness. As co-founder of Wireframe—a collaborative media studio at UCSB—Chang cultivates critical game design practices through initiatives like growinggames.net . The studio supports data-driven global media art, environmental activism, and experimental pedagogy, serving as a hub for translating ecological theory into tangible digital interventions that challenge anthropocentric perspectives in gaming.

Ranjan Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Terahertz (THz) Photonics
• Metamaterials
• 6G Communications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ranjan Singh is a Professor at the Division of Physics, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, specializing in terahertz photonics and metamaterials. He holds an elected fellowship from OPTICA (OSA) for pioneering work in ultrafast terahertz photonics, active metamaterials, and sensors. His research focuses on hybrid THz-electronic-photonic technologies for 6G communications, topological photonics, spintronics, quantum materials, and high-Tc superconductors. Education: B.Eng. in Telecommunications (Bangalore University, 2001); M.Tech in Photonics (Cochin University, 2004); Ph.D. in Photonics (Oklahoma State University, 2009). Postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2009–2013). Research emphasizes on-chip THz topological photonics for next-gen communication systems, with notable achievements including a $7M grant for TERACOMM (on-chip THz topological photonics). His work integrates AI-driven beamforming, reconfigurable metasurfaces, and phase-change materials for adaptive THz systems. Key awards include the 2020 Web of Science 'Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher' distinction. His lab, TeraX Labs (founded 2013), develops cutting-edge technologies like THz brain-computer interfaces, quantum emitters, and spintronic sensors. Over $12M in competitive grants has fueled innovations in THz integrated circuits, tunable optical coatings, and ultra-sensitive biosensors. Advancing 6G/XG wireless, Singh's team designs topological beamformers, intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS), and terahertz metamaterials for multi-link systems. His work bridges theoretical physics and applied engineering, with a focus on energy-efficient, reconfigurable photonic systems.

Vincent Kaufmannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mobility Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Transport Planning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Vincent Kaufmann is an Associate Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) , leading the Urban Sociology Laboratory (LaSUR) . Since 2010, he serves as Scientific Director of the Mobile Lives Forum in Paris. His career spans teaching at institutions like Lancaster University , Ecole des Ponts ParisTech , and Tongji University , with research focusing on mobility sociology , urban dynamics , and public policy evaluation . Master's in Sociology from University of Geneva PhD at EPFL on transport modal practices His work explores mobility-capital interactions , motility , and rhythmanalysis in contemporary societies. Key themes include urban lifestyle transformations , cross-border regions , and mobility-sustainability nexus , with recent emphasis on new proximities and slow cities . Teaching roles span EPFL departments like Teaching (EDAR) , Architecture and Urban Sciences (SGC) , and Human and Social Sciences (CDH) . He has directed numerous PhD and master's theses on urban mobility topics.

Amy R. Wuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human Biomechanics
• Locomotion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amy R. Wu serves as Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University and holds the Mitchell Professorship in Bio-inspired Robotics. She leads the Biomechanics x Robotics Laboratory (BxRL) and contributes to the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan Postdoctoral Research, Biorobotics Laboratory, EPFL, Switzerland Dr. Wu's research bridges biomechanics and robotics to enhance legged mobility through innovations in human-robot interaction , exoskeleton design , and gait assistance . Her work focuses on developing robotic systems that adapt to human movement patterns, particularly for spinal cord injury rehabilitation and stability augmentation during walking. Analysis of her 2019-2023 publications reveals consistent advancement in exoskeleton control algorithms, gait stability metrics, and human adaptation studies. Key trends include modular exoskeleton systems (Symbitron), neuromuscular controllers for ankle assistance, and haptic feedback integration for motor learning enhancement. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Wu mentors graduate students through BxRL, where her team conducts human subject testing and robotic development. Research is supported by institutional resources at Ingenuity Labs, though specific grant details remain unspecified. The Biomechanics x Robotics Laboratory operates within Queen's Ingenuity Labs Research Institute, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration on projects like outdoor stability assessment, winter walking adaptations, and teleoperation interfaces for drone control.

Homi K. Bhabhaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Colonial and Postcolonial Theory
• Cultural Change and Power
• Cosmopolitanism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Homi K. Bhabha is the Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University. His work spans colonial and postcolonial theory, cultural change, cosmopolitanism, and human rights within aesthetic contexts. He has been a pivotal figure in the Department of Comparative Literature since its inception as a graduate program in 1904. Education BA (1970) - University of Bombay MPhil/MA/DPhil (1990) - Christ Church, Oxford Bhabha's research focuses on cultural hybridity , ambivalence in colonial discourse , and postcolonial ethics . His theoretical frameworks analyze authors like Joseph Conrad, Walter Benjamin, and Toni Morrison through lenses of identity, power, and globalization. While his recent works On Art and A Global Measure await publication, his seminal texts like The Location of Culture (1994) and Framing Fanon (2005) remain foundational in postcolonial studies. These works explore sub-fields including: Transnational memory frameworks Psychoanalytic colonial critique Decolonizing discourse Visual culture in postcolonialism Temporal suspensions in cultural production Global trauma narratives

Matthew Payneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• New media studies
• Video game studies
• Media literacy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Matthew Payne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame. His affiliations include roles as Director of Graduate Studies and regional director for the Learning Games Initiative, a multi-institute research collective focused on game archiving and education. His research spans video game studies, media literacy, military entertainment, and the cultural history of video games. He explores play theory, media and war, and the intersection of media production with new technologies. The 15 most recent articles highlight his focus on video game studies, transmedia narratives, and the cultural implications of gaming. These works cover topics from Nintendo Amiibo to slow game time mechanics in Red Dead Redemption 2, with recurring themes of military representation and ludic storytelling. Matthew Payne has co-edited notable works including How to Play Video Games and Joystick Soldiers , emphasizing collaborative approaches to game studies and critical analysis of military gaming.

Lee Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural Engineering
• Speech Processing
• Electrophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Miller is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis, College of Biological Sciences. His research integrates neural engineering, physiology, and computational methods to develop communication restoration technologies and investigate sensory processing mechanisms. His primary research interests include neural engineering for speech neuroprosthetics, electrophysiological analysis of speech production, auditory neuroscience, and geometric approaches to neuromuscular signal decoding. He employs surface electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), and computational modeling to study brain-machine interfaces for speech restoration and multisensory integration. Recent publications reveal a dominant focus on EMG-based speech neuroprostheses, with geometric and topological analysis of neuromuscular signals emerging as a key methodology. His lab has pioneered non-invasive approaches to speech articulation decoding, created standardized EMG databases, and investigated neural mechanisms of attention in speech-in-noise processing. This work bridges engineering innovation with fundamental neuroscience to address communication disorders. Professor Miller leads the Miller Lab at UC Davis, which specializes in neural engineering for communication restoration. The lab develops real-time speech synthesis systems from neural signals and investigates the physiological basis of speech production and perception using multimodal recording techniques.

Xiaozhuo Weiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geophysics
• Volcanology
• Seismology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaozhuo Wei is a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Geophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences and the Department of Geophysics. His research focuses on geophysical monitoring of volcanic and tectonic processes, employing advanced techniques like fiber-optic geodesy, seismic tomography, and machine learning. He specializes in studying seismicity associated with volcanic eruptions, magma dynamics, and slow slip events in subduction zones, with significant contributions to understanding the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula eruptions. Key affiliations: Caltech’s Geophysics Department, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences Research tools: Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), ambient noise tomography, and offshore seismic arrays Field areas: Kīlauea Volcano (Hawaii), Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, and Alaska’s subduction zones Wei’s work integrates multidisciplinary approaches to investigate crustal deformation, magma storage, and seismic hazard assessment. He has contributed to improving earthquake catalogs using offshore data and analyzing post-eruption seismicity patterns. His recent studies explore the spatial-temporal evolution of volcanic systems and the mechanics of dike intrusions using high-resolution geophysical methods. His research emphasizes real-time monitoring of volcanic processes and has advanced understanding of how seismic velocity changes reflect magma movement. Collaborations involve deploying ocean-bottom seismometers and machine learning algorithms to detect slow slip events in subduction zones, enhancing earthquake prediction capabilities. Notable projects include the 2023–2024 Reykjanes eruptions study and the analysis of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption’s seismic aftermath. His work bridges observational seismology with theoretical models of volcanic and tectonic systems, contributing to both fundamental science and practical hazard mitigation strategies.

Allen Huskerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Planetary Seismology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Allen Husker is a Research Professor of Geophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Seismological Laboratory. He manages the Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN) and the Southern California Earthquake Data Center. Previously, he was a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), chairing the Seismology Department, and served as Station Manager for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) seismic stations in Mexico. His academic journey includes a B.S. from the University of Washington (1998), an M.S. from UCLA (2003), and a Ph.D. from Caltech (2008). Research Interests : Husker focuses on geophysical observations of crustal structure, slow-slip events, and seismic network analysis. His work bridges subduction zones (e.g., Mexico) and transform boundaries (e.g., Southern California). He explores planetary seismology, comparing Earth with the Moon and Mars. Recent studies include DAS technology for moonquake detection and seismic monitoring in the Guerrero seismic gap. Publications Trends : His 2024 work emphasizes DAS applications, Mexico’s San Andreas Fault dynamics, and socio-technical aspects of earthquake early warning (EEW) in Mexico. Earlier research (2020s) delves into slow-slip mechanisms, crustal anisotropy, and fault system dynamics in Mexico. He also investigates moonquake behavior and lunar regolith effects. Awards : No explicit scientific awards listed. Advising & Grants : Advises graduate students like Guillermo González (UNAM) and Yuri Tamama (Caltech). Former students include Francesco Civilini (Research Space Scientist) and Jiuxun Yin (Research Geophysicist). Collaborates widely, including with Jennifer Jackson on lunar seismology. Labs/Teams : Leads the SCSN and collaborates with UNAM’s Seismology Department. Engaged with the CTBTO and international seismological networks.

Bryan Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Integrated weed management
• Culturally appropriate extension
• Weed seedbank dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bryan Brown is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science , Horticulture Section , and an Integrated Weed Management Specialist with Cornell Integrated Pest Management . His work focuses on minimizing agricultural and environmental risks through innovative weed control strategies. Ph.D., University of Maine, 2017 B.A., Colby College, 2009 Dr. Brown’s research emphasizes integrated weed management informed by weed species biology, including weed seedbank dynamics and culturally appropriate extension . His projects explore ecologically-based solutions like stacked cultivation, electrical weed control, and cover cropping to address herbicide resistance and labor shortages. He also investigates the interplay between weed management and soil health or economic viability in organic and conventional systems. Dr. Brown’s extension efforts prioritize farmer collaboration through on-farm demonstrations , educational media , and slow-motion analysis of cultivation tools. His outreach includes addressing glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in New York State and clarifying public health risks through the Into the Weeds podcast.

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Crisis Management
• Anticipatory Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Reidar Staupe is an Associate Professor in Public Safety at the Department of Technology and Security, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He previously held a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2020-2022) at Roskilde University, Denmark. Research Interests: His work bridges civil security, disaster risk reduction, and anticipatory governance. Key themes include: Temporalities of crisis perception and response Cultural/political impacts of disaster declarations Creeping crises (AMR, climate change) Disaster terminology evolution Wind power development conflicts Polycrisis dynamics Publication Trends: Recent articles (2022-2025) explore the interplay between societal security, slow-onset disasters, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work appears in journals like Time & Society , Policy & Politics , and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction , with forthcoming books on doomscrolling and global crisis cooperation. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Teaching: Courses include SVF-3202 Crisis Management SVF-3616 Crisis and Disaster Management His research group The Grey Zone – Secure Societies examines security narratives in crisis contexts.

Yuri Rostovtsevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Coherence
• Electromagnetically Induced Transparency
• Free Electron Lasers
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuri Rostovtsev is a Professor at the University of North Texas, specializing in quantum optics and atomic physics. He holds a Ph.D. from the Russian Academy of Sciences (1991). His office is located in GAB 525I and he can be contacted at (940) 565-3281. Research Interests: Dr. Rostovtsev's research focuses on quantum coherence phenomena, electromagnetically induced transparency, and matter-field interactions. His work spans theoretical and experimental investigations in quantum optics, including studies of quantum refraction, biophotons, and ultrafast processes in atomic and molecular systems. Recent Publications: His recent articles explore advanced quantum phenomena including single-photon interactions with atoms, quantum state engineering, plasmonic structures, and ultrafast dynamics in molecular systems. These publications demonstrate a consistent focus on quantum coherence effects and light-matter interactions at the quantum level. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Labs: No information available about students or research laboratories.

Jennifer Nishمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• transnational feminism
• activist rhetoric
• disability studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Nish serves as Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition at Michigan Technological University, holding dual affiliations with the Academy of Teaching Excellence and the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC). Her interdisciplinary work critically examines power dynamics in digital activism and transnational feminist movements. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in English from the University of Kansas B.A. in English & Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Dr. Nish's research centers on intersections between rhetorical practices and systems of power, with signature contributions in transnational feminist rhetoric, disability justice advocacy for Long Covid/ME communities, and digital media activism. Her monograph Activist Literacies: Transnational Feminisms and Social Media Rhetorics establishes frameworks for analyzing contemporary activism, while recent projects expand into chronic illness narratives and globalization's impact on rhetorical studies. She teaches graduate courses in Disability Studies and undergraduate Advanced Composition. Analysis of her 2016-2024 publications reveals evolving methodological priorities: early work focused on digital campaign rhetoric (e.g., Humans of New York analysis), while current research integrates crip theory with transnational feminist approaches to address disability justice in academic labor and chronic illness communities. This trajectory demonstrates increasing engagement with embodied knowledge systems and intersectional activism. As an ICC member, Dr. Nish contributes to cyber-social systems research through rhetorical perspectives on technology-mediated activism and community formation.

Nikhil Anandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Anthropology
• Urban Anthropology
• Political Ecology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Nikhil Anand is the Daniel Braun Silvers and Robert Peter Silvers Family Presidential Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania , where he serves as Interim Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) and Director of Envirolab . His research explores the political ecology of cities through the lens of water infrastructure, focusing on urbanism, state power, and climate change in South Asia and the United States. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology, Stanford University (2011) MESc in Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University (2004) B.A., Reed College (1998) His research examines how water infrastructure shapes citizenship and state formation , particularly in coastal cities facing climate change. Key projects include Hydraulic City (award-winning book on Mumbai's water systems), Urban Seas (coastal planning), and collaborative initiatives Rising Waters and Inhabited Sea , which analyze climate-induced urban transformations. Themes in his recent 15 articles span infrastructure breakdowns, climate adaptations, and water-related citizenship struggles. These works often intersect urban anthropology , political ecology , and postcolonial studies , emphasizing coastal vulnerability , hydraulic governance , and slow violence against marginalized communities. Scientific Awards: Junior Scholar Prize, Anthropology and Environment Society (2014) Fellowships at Princeton's IAS, University of Minnesota, and Stanford Grants: National Science Foundation Wenner-Gren Foundation SSRC Penn Global Inquiries Fellowship Anand leads collaborative research initiatives involving architects, scientists, and policymakers to reimagine coastal cities. His work bridges anthropology, environmental humanities, and urban planning , with a focus on Mumbai and Philadelphia as sites of climate vulnerability and innovation.