جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Distributed Systems
• High Performance Computing
• Fault Tolerance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aishwarya Ganesan is an Assistant Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on distributed systems, storage systems, and fault tolerance mechanisms, with emphasis on high-performance computing and datacenter infrastructure. She leads projects addressing challenges in replicated storage, consensus protocols, and system resilience. Her work explores fault tolerance in disaggregated datacenters, log abstractions for low-latency applications, and novel replication strategies for modern storage systems. She has developed frameworks like LazyLog and IONIA to improve system efficiency and reliability. Her research also extends to automatic reliability testing for cluster management controllers and analyzing distributed storage vulnerabilities. Key contributions include demonstrating how redundancy alone does not guarantee fault tolerance, and proposing consistency-aware durability mechanisms for storage systems. She received the NSF CAREER Award in 2024 for her research on storage-aware fault tolerance. Her work spans 21 peer-reviewed publications, with notable contributions in conferences like SOSP, EuroSys, and FAST. Current projects investigate fault tolerance in emerging memory technologies and system recovery protocols for consensus-based storage.

Muhammad Rashedمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
• In-Memory Computing
• Artificial Intelligence Acceleration
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Dr. Muhammad Rashed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, within the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida (2024) and a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2015). Ph.D. : Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida, 2024 B.S. : Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2015 His research focuses on electronic design automation (EDA), in-memory computing, AI acceleration, and sustainable computing. He explores novel computing paradigms to overcome the limitations of traditional architectures, particularly in data-intensive applications such as AI and scientific computing. His work emphasizes hardware-software co-design and leveraging emerging non-volatile memories for energy-efficient processing. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on in-memory computing, particularly in path-based and flow-based architectures, logic synthesis, and AI acceleration. Key themes include optimization, fault tolerance, verification, and the use of advanced data structures like sentential decision diagrams. His work is published in top-tier venues such as DAC, ICCAD, ASP-DAC, and IEEE/ACM journals. Scientific Awards: UTA CARES Grant for OER Creation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Grant Alireza Seyedi Doctoral Research Innovation Endowed Scholarship David T. & Jane M. Donaldson Memorial Scholarship IEEE/ACM William J. McCalla ICCAD Best Paper Award Nomination Best Research Video Award, Design Automation Conference (DAC) Dr. Rashed advises several graduate and undergraduate students in the NextGen Computing Lab and is involved in research grants including the UTA CARES Grant and REU funding. He actively contributes to academic service through roles such as conference TPC member, journal reviewer (e.g., IEEE TCAD, ACM TODAES), and committee participation in the department and college. His lab, the NextGen Computing Lab, is dedicated to building scalable, energy-efficient computing systems for next-generation AI and scientific workloads, aligning with national initiatives in advanced computing.

Giancarlo Ferrari Trecateمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Automatic control
• State estimation
• System identification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giancarlo Ferrari Trecate is an Adjunct Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with the School of Engineering and the SCI-STI-GFT department. He is also involved in teaching and research through the STI-SGM and EDRS-ENS programs. Research Interests : Automatic control, state estimation, system identification, machine learning, distributed control, hybrid systems, microgrids, biochemical networks, voltage and frequency stabilization in AC/DC microgrids. Publications Trends : His recent work focuses on integrating Neural ODEs and Hamiltonian structures for stable control systems, regret minimization in distributed control, and robust state estimation under uncertainty. Applications include autonomous mobility-on-demand , power grid optimization , and secure microgrid control against cyber-attacks. Scientific Awards : No specific awards mentioned in the provided data. Teaching & Advising : He supervises PhD students in mechanical engineering and teaches courses on Multivariable control and Networked control systems . His lab, DECODE , specializes in Dependable Control and Decision systems.

• Land Use and Transportation Planning
• Travel Behavior and Built Environment
• Sustainability and Climate Adaptation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Guang Tian, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah and a faculty member at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute . His research bridges land use-transportation planning , travel behavior , and urban data science , with a focus on sustainability , climate adaptation , and equitable transit-oriented development . He previously founded the Center for Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities at the University of New Orleans as an Associate Professor. Education : Ph.D. in City & Metropolitan Planning (University of Utah, 2016) Professional Affiliations : Faculty, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (2025–present) His research leverages machine learning and GIS to analyze VMT reduction , active transportation , and the built environment’s impact on mobility . Key findings include the superior performance of random forest models over traditional methods in predicting mode choice and the role of polycentric urban structures in reducing auto dependency. Scientific Awards : Rising Scholar Award (2024, Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning) Grants include funding from the US Department of Transportation for equitable transit communities and multiple Louisiana Transportation Research Center projects on VMT modeling, rail infrastructure, and truck parking efficiency. His teaching centers on GIS applications in urban planning and transportation analysis.

Dermot J Hayesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agricultural Economics
• International Trade Policy
• Commodity Markets
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dermot J Hayes is the Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences and holds the Pioneer Hi-Bred International Chair in Agribusiness at Iowa State University's Department of Economics and Ivy School of Business. His expertise spans agricultural economics, financial economics, and international trade policy with a focus on commodity markets, farm policy, and China's agricultural impacts. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Berkeley (1986 and 1982). Research Interests: Includes U.S. farm policy, international trade dynamics, agribusiness strategies, crop insurance, financial derivatives, and China's role in global commodity markets. His work emphasizes policy analysis, market resilience, and emerging challenges like disease outbreaks (e.g., African Swine Fever). Awards: AAEA Fellow (2007), AAEA Enduring Quality Award (2006), and J.H. Ellis Teaching Award (2005). His research on food safety auctions remains influential. Consulting: Since 1995, he has advised the National Pork Producers Association on trade economics. His work informs policy debates on tariffs, trade deals, and market disruptions. Labs & Collaborations: Engaged with Iowa State's interdisciplinary initiatives on agriculture-environmental nexus and bioenergy systems.

Jun Zhuangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robust Machine Learning
• Trustworthy AI Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jun Zhuang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Boise State University. He holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), M.S. degrees in Computer Science (University at Buffalo) and Finance (Rochester Institute of Technology), and a B.E. in Safety Engineering (South China University of Technology). His research focuses on trustworthy and robust AI systems, Bayesian inference, generative models, quantum computing, and medical imaging. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, IUPUI (2023) M.S., Computer Science, University at Buffalo (2018) M.S., Finance, Rochester Institute of Technology (2013) B.E., Safety Engineering, South China University of Technology (2011) Research Interests: Jun investigates robust machine learning algorithms, particularly in quantum information, medical imaging, and graph-based systems. He emphasizes mitigating adversarial attacks, enhancing model interpretability, and integrating blockchain for AI security. His work spans theoretical foundations and practical applications, including generative adversarial networks (GANs) and trustworthy AI frameworks. Recent Articles: His recent work addresses jailbreaking vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs), quantum computing optimization challenges, and robust graph structure learning. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to advancing AI reliability and security. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the SIGIR Student Travel Grant for CIKM 2022. Active in grant activities through research collaborations and institutional funding. Advising & Labs: Advisor to Ph.D. student Maqsudur Rahman and M.S. students Chia-Ying Wu and Shipra Kumari. Leads the T rustworthy and R obust AI L ab (TRAIL), focusing on developing resilient AI systems.

Alessio Russoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban Green Infrastructure
• Nature-Based Solutions
• Urban Ecosystem Services
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alessio Russo is a Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). As a recognized expert in urban ecosystem services and green infrastructure, his research bridges environmental design with human health and climate change mitigation. His research emphasizes enhancing urban human health and wellbeing through biodiverse green spaces, participatory design, and nature-based solutions that address thermal comfort, pollution removal, food production, and water runoff. Key projects include 2023-2024: Urban rewilding aesthetics & people's needs in blue/green infrastructure (UKRI RECLAIM Network Plus) 2023: Climate-resilient public spaces (RPA Small Grants, UoG) 2021-2022: Shared vision for urban greening (UCL & Net Zero Innovation Programme) His scholarly output spans 2014-2025, focusing on nature-based urban regeneration aligned with SDG 11. He serves as Associate Editor for Urban Agriculture and Regional Food Systems and sits on editorial boards of Urban Planning, Discovering Cities, and Urban Resilience and Sustainability. Professional memberships include IFLA, ICOMOS-IFLA, and IUCN CEM.

• Multidisciplinary design optimization
• Topology optimization
• Aeroelasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kai A. James is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with affiliations in Computational Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2012) and M.A.Sc. (2006) from University of Toronto, and B.A.Sc. (2004) in Engineering Science. His research focuses on multidisciplinary design optimization, topology optimization, aeroelasticity, and nonlinear mechanics, with applications to aerospace structures, additive manufacturing, and smart materials. He teaches courses such as Structural Design Optimization (AE 498), Nonlinear Solid Mechanics (AE 598), and Finite Element Analysis (ME 471). His honors include the NSF CAREER Award (2018), Scott White Aerospace Engineering Fellow (2020), and UIUC Teacher of the Year (2017). His work spans academic publications (over 50 journal/conference articles listed) and innovations in topology optimization frameworks for complex systems. Recent research emphasizes bi-stable structures (e.g., cardiovascular stents, morphing airfoils), thermomechanical design of shape-memory alloys, and spatial packing optimization for engineering systems. His lab, located in Talbot Laboratory, develops computational tools for multiphysics and multiscale design optimization.

Samuel Chengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Theory
• Signal and Image Processing
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Samuel Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Gallogly College of Engineering , University of Oklahoma , specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering . He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2004), preceded by M.S. and M.Phil. degrees from the University of Hawaii and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Education: B.S. (University of Hong Kong, 1995), M.Phil. (HKUST, 1997), M.S. (University of Hawaii, 2000), Ph.D. (Texas A&M, 2004) Professional Experience: Senior Research Engineer at Advanced Digital Imaging Research (2004-2005), prior internships at Microsoft Asia and Panasonic Technologies His research focuses on Information Theory , Signal and Image Processing , and Pattern Recognition , with applications in remote sensing, urbanization analysis, and disaster monitoring. His publications span topics including urban impervious surface mapping , nighttime light analysis , and machine learning for environmental data . His work often integrates multi-source datasets (e.g., Landsat, LiDAR, social media) for spatiotemporal modeling. Technical Expertise: Spectral unmixing, machine learning, thermal remote sensing, GIS integration Key Applications: Power outage detection, vegetation-crime correlation, PM2.5 estimation, smart meter data fusion Dr. Cheng holds three US patents in digital watermarking and is affiliated with IEEE, Sigma Xi, and AAAS. His recent articles demonstrate a trend toward leveraging AI for remote sensing challenges and analyzing urbanization impacts on ecosystems.

• Manufacturing Systems Management
• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Eyers is a Professor of Manufacturing Systems Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University , where he also serves as Director of Quality Assurance & Enhancement. He is co-director of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMSAC) and Cardiff University RemakerSpace , highlighting his leadership in sustainable and advanced manufacturing innovation. Professor of Manufacturing Systems Management, Cardiff University (2024–present) Co-Director, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMSAC) (2024–present) Co-Director, Cardiff University RemakerSpace (2020–present) External Advisor, Open University (2022–present) His research focuses on the strategic management of advanced manufacturing technologies , particularly Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) , within operations and supply chain contexts. He explores how digital technologies enhance supply chain flexibility, sustainability, and performance. His work spans flexible manufacturing systems, servitization, and change management in industrial settings. His recent publications (2020–2025) reveal a strong trajectory in AI-human collaboration in decision-making , sustainable manufacturing , urban logistics , and the integration of 3D printing in circular economies. Themes include risk management, digital transformation, and the strategic impact of emerging technologies on operations. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as International Journal of Operations and Production Management , Production Planning and Control , and Omega . CEng, Engineering Council (UK) FHEA, Higher Education Academy ESRC Early Career Impact Acceleration Fellowship Daniel Eyers actively supervises PhD, MSc, and MBA students and has attracted over £2.5 million in research funding from research councils, the Welsh Government, and industry. He contributes to academic program design and quality assurance, serving on university committees and as an external examiner for other institutions. He is deeply engaged in applied research with industrial partners, reflecting his background in commercial manufacturing. His leadership in research centers and commitment to sustainability, digital innovation, and education underscore his role as a key figure in modern operations management scholarship.

Henry F. (Hank) Korthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Database Systems
• Blockchain Systems
• Distributed Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henry F. (Hank) Korth is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Lehigh University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Decision and Technology Analytics in the College of Business. He serves as Director of the Blockchain Lab in the Center for Financial Services and Co-Director of the Computer Science and Business Program. Korth is a Fellow of the ACM and IEEE, and a recipient of the VLDB 10-Year Award and Bell Labs President's Silver Award for contributions to database technologies. PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University MA, MSE in Computer Science from Princeton University BA in Mathematics from Williams College Korth's research spans database systems, blockchain systems, distributed systems, and real-time systems. He has pioneered transaction management in parallel and distributed systems, query processing, and the impact of modern computing architectures on database performance. His recent work focuses on blockchain applications in enterprise databases, including acceleration of zero-knowledge proofs, benchmarking frameworks, central-bank digital currencies, and private-yet-provable accounting systems. His contributions are rooted in both theoretical advancements and practical implementations, such as the QTM™ aggregation engine and the DataBlitz™ main-memory storage manager. Scientific awards include: ACM Fellow IEEE Fellow 10-Year Award at the VLDB Conference Bell Labs President's Silver Award Korth actively supervises research within the Blockchain Lab and is affiliated with the Scalable Software Systems Research Group at Lehigh. His scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with blockchain benchmarking, concurrency control, verifiable databases, and the evolution of database systems in response to technological shifts.

Fan Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Decentralized Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fan Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University, advised by Ari Juels, and a B.S. from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on computer security, applied cryptography, decentralized systems, blockchains, and trusted execution environments (TEEs). He leads the Decentralized Systems Group at Yale and is affiliated with the IC3, CDCC, and CADMY centers. He teaches courses on blockchain and real-world cryptography. Key research interests include blockchain decentralization, privacy-preserving protocols, and secure distributed systems. Notable contributions include the Town Crier oracle system (acquired by Chainlink), the DECO TLS protocol, and foundational work on transaction order fairness and MEV mitigation. Awards include the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grant (2022) and the IBM PhD Fellowship (2018-2020). His work has been published in top venues like CCS, S&P, CRYPTO, and USENIX Security.

Kevin Mackieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• Performance-Based Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kevin Mackie is Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering (CECE) at the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering. He has been a faculty member since 2006, advancing from assistant to full professor, and previously served as associate chair and interim department chair. His leadership includes spearheading departmental improvements in culture, workload policy, and digital accessibility. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2004) M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2000) B.E. in Engineering, Cooper Union, New York (1998) His research focuses on structural engineering , particularly in bridge engineering , performance-based seismic design , nonlinear analysis , and advanced materials for infrastructure repair . He integrates analytical, numerical, and experimental methods to assess and improve the resilience of civil infrastructure under extreme loads. His work addresses critical challenges in soil-structure interaction, seismic retrofitting, and the use of composites and smart materials. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on nonlinear modeling , seismic performance , and computational structural analysis of bridges and tall buildings. Key themes include fiber-based modeling, contact-friction problems, soil-structure interaction, and probabilistic assessment, demonstrating a consistent trajectory toward resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems. Scientific Awards: Faculty advisor of the year (2022, 2021, 2019) – ASCE East Central Branch and Florida Section Technical Contribution Leader Award Winner (2021) – ASCE East Central Branch Distinguished faculty member at UCF (2018) – Department of Housing and Residence Life Arthur N.L. Chiu Award for excellence as faculty advisor (2018) – Chi Epsilon Honor Society Mackie has been a dedicated mentor, supervising 11 doctoral , 18 master’s , and over 30 undergraduate students . His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation , U.S. Department of Transportation , Caltrans , FDOT , and industry partners. He has published nearly 200 papers and been cited over 7,000 times. He led the reaccreditation of CECE’s undergraduate programs and established the accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway. He leads the Structures Laboratory at UCF and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure resilience. His vision includes expanding graduate programs, strengthening industry partnerships, and diversifying the Senior Design curriculum to reflect real-world engineering challenges.

Michel Clementمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marketing & Media Management
• Digital Technologies in Media
• Customer/Donor Behavior Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Michel Clement is a Professor of Marketing & Media at the University of Hamburg Business School, holding the Chair for Marketing & Media since 2006. He previously held academic positions at the University of Passau (2005/2006) and Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel (2002–2005). His research focuses on entertainment media product management, new technologies, and donor/customer management. He has held significant administrative roles including Academic Senate Member (2013–present), Faculty Council Member (2014–present), and Director of the Research Center Media and Communication (2008–present). Education: PhD in Marketing from Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel (mentor: Prof. Sönke Albers), with a Master's in Business Administration focusing on Marketing, Innovation Management, and Psychology. Pre-academic career included management roles at Bertelsmann mediaSystems and Bertelsmann eCommerce Group, where he founded Snoopstar.com GmbH as Vice President. Research interests span digital media economics, prosocial behavior in healthcare donations, platform business models, and consumer decision-making in entertainment industries. He has contributed to understanding blood/plasma donation retention strategies, smart speaker impacts on media consumption, and pandemic-related behavioral changes. Leadership roles include supervisory board memberships at MADSACK Mediengruppe (2018–present), Studierendenwerk Hamburg (2017–present), and Universität Hamburg Marketing GmbH (2015–present). He has directed major initiatives like the Hamburg Graduate School for Media and Communication (2009–2016) and co-developed international MBA programs with Fudan University (2006–2008). Grants and collaborations include state-funded excellence initiatives and industry partnerships. His work integrates academic research with practical applications in media technology scouting, venture consulting, and digital platform governance.

• Transportation Engineering
• Pavement Mechanics
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Imad L. Al-Qadi is the Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Director of the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Penn State and has held faculty positions at Virginia Tech and Penn State. His research focuses on sustainable transportation infrastructure, pavement mechanics, and advanced materials. Al-Qadi leads initiatives like the Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT), a high-speed test facility for autonomous vehicles and energy harvesting systems. Key roles include: Director of ICT, advancing multimodal transportation infrastructure Pioneer of the Smart Road and full-scale pavement testing Founder of the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering Research interests span: Highway/airfield sustainability Tire-pavement interaction Energy harvesting Electric vehicles' infrastructure impact Leadership roles include past presidency of ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute and editorship of the International Journal of Pavement Engineering. He has authored over 1,000 publications, including 390 refereed papers, and secured over 180 research grants from federal agencies and industry. Awards include NSF Young Investigator Award (1994), TRB Crum Award (2023), and 2024 Executive Leadership Fellow. His work is internationally recognized, with honorary professorships at institutions in China, Sweden, and the UK.