جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Xinran Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Learning Sciences
• Learning Analytics
• AI in Education
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Xinran Zhu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Education, specializing in Learning Design & Leadership and Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization. Her research intersects learning sciences, learning analytics, and AI in education, focusing on designing technology-supported learning environments for authentic classroom settings. Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technologies, University of Pennsylvania (2024) M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut Graduate studies in learning technologies, University of Minnesota Her research spans three main areas: (1) design and implementation of educational technologies, particularly social annotation tools for knowledge building; (2) AI integration in education to augment collaborative learning; and (3) computational discourse analysis using network analysis and NLP to generate actionable insights. Recent projects include SynthesisAI , a GenAI-powered chatbot for knowledge synthesis, and the Synthesis Lab , a precursor tool for integrating peer ideas in collaborative writing. Dr. Zhu teaches courses on ubiquitous learning, advanced learning technologies, and eLearning system design. She employs co-design methodologies to develop and implement technologies in both lab and real-world classroom settings, emphasizing student agency and ethical AI partnerships.

• Network Tomography
• Software-Defined Networking
• Cyber-physical Systems
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Ting He is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of network sciences, energy systems, and cybersecurity. Their work addresses critical challenges in network tomography, software-defined networking, and cyber-physical systems, with a strong emphasis on advancing edge computing and decentralized learning paradigms. NSF-funded research on Distributed Edge Intelligence (2024–2025) Collaborative projects on Overlay Networks and Adversarial Reconnaissance in SDN Recent publications analyze network topology inference, energy-efficient decentralized learning, and secure cloud file systems. Their research aligns with UN SDGs through contributions to sustainable energy systems and secure IT infrastructure. Key collaborations with Silvestri, La Porta, and Chaudhuri Active in Smart Grid resilience and cascading failure mitigation

Amy Zavatskyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Orthopaedic Biomechanics
• Gait Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amy Zavatsky is a Reader in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at St Edmund Hall, with faculty service since 1996. Her work bridges mechanical engineering and clinical orthopaedics, focusing on lower extremity biomechanics and gait analysis within the Department of Engineering Science. Education: BSc in Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania DPhil in Engineering Science, University of Oxford (Thouron Award recipient) Research Focus: Prof. Zavatsky pioneers orthopaedic biomechanics research with emphasis on foot/ankle kinematics, knee osteoarthritis mechanisms, and gait compensations. Her work integrates theoretical modeling with in vitro experimentation to develop clinical applications for cerebral palsy, flatfoot, and running injuries. Current projects advance multi-segment foot modeling and cognitive-efficient data visualization for clinical gait analysis. Publication Trends: 2021-2025 works reveal three converging themes: (1) Open-source foot modeling ( OpenOFM ), (2) Data visualization for clinical decision-making, and (3) Sensor optimization using statistical methods. These publications consistently bridge engineering innovation with orthopaedic clinical practice through collaborations with the Oxford Gait Laboratory. Scientific Recognition: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2003) for outstanding early-career scholarship University Teaching Award (2008) for biomechanics instruction and MSc Biomedical Engineering development Departmental Teaching Awards: Silver (2021), Bronze (2022) Institution of Mechanical Engineers Thomas Stephen Prize (1993) Academic Leadership: Prof. Zavatsky directs undergraduate engineering tutorials at St Edmund Hall while teaching mechanical/civil/biomedical engineering courses. She previously served as Director of Graduate Studies (2016-17), Acting MSc Biomedical Engineering Director (2006-07), and Junior Proctor (2012-13). Her DPhil supervision targets lower-limb biomechanics projects requiring strong engineering fundamentals. Research Infrastructure: Based at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre), she collaborates extensively with the Oxford Gait Laboratory. Her biomechanics research group utilizes motion capture systems and multi-segment modeling to translate engineering principles into clinical rehabilitation protocols.

• Medical Imaging
• Deep Learning Applications
• Ultrasound Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mehrdad Salehi is a researcher at the Chair of Computer Science Applications in Medicine at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) . His work focuses on the intersection of computer science and medical imaging, with expertise in ultrasound technology, deep learning, and surgical navigation systems. Key research areas include sonification of medical data, 3D ultrasound reconstruction, and machine learning-based segmentation. He has contributed to innovative projects like PRO-TIP calibration phantoms and ColibriDoc autonomous docking systems. His publications highlight trends in acoustic feedback mechanisms, neural radiance fields for medical imaging, and real-time image analysis. He can be reached at mehrdad.salehi@tum.de .

Jacob Gardnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Optimization
• Computational Biology
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Jacob Gardner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania. His research bridges machine learning and scientific discovery with emphasis on computational biology and molecular design. His primary research interests include: Machine Learning Bayesian Optimization Computational Biology Molecular Design Artificial Intelligence Gaussian Processes Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on Bayesian optimization techniques integrated with large language models for biological applications. Key trends include therapeutic design using knowledge distillation from scientific literature, RNA splicing prediction, antibiotic development, and scalable Gaussian process methods. His work consistently addresses dimensionality challenges in molecular modeling while improving computational efficiency for high-dimensional biological data. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. No information regarding student advising or research grants was provided in the source material. His research appears supported by institutional initiatives including Penn AI, Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS), and the Data Driven Discovery Initiative (DDDI).

Timothy M. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Compilers
• Computer Architecture
• Binary Modification
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Timothy M. Jones is a Professor of Computer Architecture and Compilation at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory, where he leads research in systems-level computing. He is also a Fellow at Gonville and Caius College, contributing to academic leadership and student mentorship within the collegiate system. His primary affiliation with the Computer Laboratory positions him at the forefront of systems research within the university. Dr. Jones's research focuses on extracting various forms of parallelism (thread-level, data-level, memory-level) to enhance computational performance while addressing energy efficiency and reliability challenges. His work spans compiler design, binary translation, and microarchitecture optimization, with specific interest areas including: Compiler technologies for functional and parallel programming Hardware reliability and fault tolerance mechanisms Binary analysis and instrumentation frameworks Memory system optimization and virtual memory management Security enhancements through binary modification Runtime systems for heterogeneous architectures Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on systems-level innovation, particularly in fault tolerance techniques, binary analysis tools, memory optimization, and parallel execution frameworks. His work consistently bridges theoretical computer science with practical hardware implementation challenges. Dr. Jones maintains active participation in the academic community through conference leadership roles, including serving as Program Co-Chair for CGO 2026 and committee positions at premier venues including ISMM, CGO, and ECOOP. He contributes to open-source academic resources through GitHub and maintains professional engagement via Twitter.

• Virology
• Molecular Pathology
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
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Dr. Richard Y. Zhao is a tenured Professor in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology-Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His research combines molecular biology, fission yeast genetics, mammalian biology, and virology to study virus-host interactions, particularly for HIV and Zika virus. He previously held academic positions at Northwestern University and Columbia University and has contributed to over 120 peer-reviewed articles. B.S., China Oceanography University (1981) M.S., Oregon State University (1995) Ph.D., Oregon State University (1991) Postdoctoral Training, Columbia University (1991-1992) Dr. Zhao's research focuses on: Virus-host interactions and pathogenicity High-throughput drug screening for antivirals Role of viral proteins in neuroinflammation and cancer Translational genomics in precision medicine His recent publications highlight SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a, Zika envelope proteins, and HIV protease inhibitors, emphasizing host-pathogen mechanisms across species. He has served on NIH panels and editorial boards for journals like Cell Research and Retrovirology . Scientific awards include: Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology (2019) Bernard L Mirkin Endowed Chair (2001-2004) Honorary Director, Shandong Gallo Institute (2009) Distinguished Service from SCBA (2015) Outstanding Service from CBA-USA (2016) Dr. Zhao also contributes to clinical diagnostics and personalized medicine through molecular testing and pharmacogenetics programs.

Michael D. Ernstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• software engineering
• programming languages
• type theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael D. Ernst is a Professor in the Computer Science & Engineering department at the University of Washington's College of Engineering. His research aims to make software more reliable, more secure, and easier (and more fun!) to produce. Previously, he was a tenured professor at MIT and a researcher at Microsoft Research. Ernst's primary technical interests are in software engineering, programming languages, type theory, security, program analysis, bug prediction, testing, and verification. His research combines strong theoretical foundations with realistic experimentation, with an eye to changing the way that software developers work. He focuses particularly on programmer productivity and developing practical tools that can be integrated into developers' workflows. Analysis of his recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a continued focus on verification techniques, program analysis, and testing methodologies. His work spans from theoretical foundations of type systems to practical applications of NLP for test generation and LLMs for test oracle creation. A consistent theme is developing lightweight, modular approaches that can be practically applied in real-world development environments. Scientific Awards: ACM Fellow (2014) John Backus Award (2009) NSF CAREER Award (2002) ACM SIGSOFT Impact Paper Award (2013) 8 ACM Distinguished Paper Awards across multiple conferences ECOOP 2011 Best Paper Award Microsoft Academic Search ranked #2 in software engineering research (2013) Ernst has received significant research funding including the NSF CAREER Award, supporting his work on program analysis and verification techniques. His research combines theoretical rigor with practical impact, often resulting in tools that are adopted by the software engineering community. He actively collaborates with researchers across institutions and has served in leadership roles for major conferences in programming languages and software engineering. His research group develops practical tools that address real challenges in software development, with a focus on making verification and analysis techniques more accessible to working developers. Current projects include applying machine learning techniques to software engineering problems while maintaining strong theoretical foundations.

Yepang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Testing and Analysis
• Empirical Software Engineering
• AI for Software Engineering
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Yepang Liu is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. He leads the Software Quality Lab and serves as director of the Trustworthy Software Research Center within the Research Institute of Trustworthy Autonomous Systems. His educational background includes a B.Sc. with honors from Nanjing University (2010) and a Ph.D. from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2015), where he was supervised by Prof. Shing-Chi Cheung. Prior to joining SUSTech, he worked as a postdoc at HKUST's CASTLE Lab and Cybersecurity Lab. Liu's research primarily focuses on software testing and analysis, empirical software engineering, AI for SE, software security, and trustworthy AI. His work bridges traditional software engineering with cutting-edge AI technologies, particularly in automated testing, security analysis, and quality assurance for mobile, blockchain, and extended reality applications. Recent projects explore how large language models can enhance bug detection, improve testing automation, and address fairness issues in machine learning systems. His contributions have been recognized with three ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper awards (ICSE 2021, ASE 2016, ICSE 2014) and one Distinguished Artifact award (ICSE 2019). He has also received the ACM SIGSOFT Service Award and Distinguished Reviewer Award for his extensive service to the software engineering community. Top-10 Most Active Early-Stage Software Engineering Researcher (2013-2020) Top-10 Most Popular Instructor Among 2024 Undergraduate Graduates at SUSTech Junior Faculty of the Year (2021) SUSTech Teaching Excellence Award (2021) Outstanding Mentor Award (2020, 2024) Liu actively serves on the editorial boards of Empirical Software Engineering (EMSE) and Journal of Computer Science and Technology (JCST). He has participated in over 80 conference committees including leadership roles in ICSE, FSE, ASE, and ISSTA. His research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program, and leading Chinese IT companies. He regularly mentors PhD and MSc students and has guided multiple national competition award-winning teams. The Software Quality Lab under Liu's direction focuses on innovative approaches to software testing, security analysis, and quality assurance across various platforms including mobile, blockchain, and extended reality applications. Current projects emphasize the integration of AI techniques with traditional software engineering practices to address emerging challenges in software quality.

Marc De Graefمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Characterization
• Electron Microscopy
• Magnetic Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc De Graef is the John and Claire Bertucci Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He leads the J. Earle and Mary Roberts Materials Characterization Laboratory and is affiliated with the Materials Science and Engineering Department within the College of Engineering. De Graef holds dual roles as a faculty director and researcher, specializing in advanced materials characterization techniques, particularly electron microscopy and microstructural analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Catholic University of Leuven (1989) M.S. and B.S. in Physics, University of Antwerp (1983) Research Interests: De Graef's work focuses on 3D microstructure analysis, materials informatics, magnetic materials, and advanced characterization methods like Lorentz microscopy. His research emphasizes quantitative electron microscopy techniques, including electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and their application to study complex materials systems. He has pioneered software tools for materials characterization, such as orientation mapping algorithms and dictionary-based indexing methods. Key Achievements: Recipient of the 2025 Microscopy Society of America Distinguished Scientist Award Author/co-author of over 350 publications and two textbooks: Introduction to Conventional Transmission Electron Microscopy and Structure of Materials Principal investigator on grants including a $7.5M Air Force-funded Center of Excellence in data-driven materials research Lab & Collaborations: Directs the Materials Characterization Facility at CMU, advancing capabilities in X-ray and electron microscopy. His team collaborates on projects involving additive manufacturing, magnetic domain analysis, and topological magnetic structures. Recent work includes studies on skyrmions in thin films and phase stability in novel alloys.

Mohamed Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Real-Time Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohamed Hassan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems-on-Chip (iCPSoCs) , emphasizing design, analysis, and deployment for critical domains like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Autonomous Cars, and healthcare systems. Key research areas include hardware/software codesign, real-time systems, embedded systems, and security. He teaches courses such as COMPENG 4DM4 (Computer Architecture) and COMPENG 4DS4 (Embedded Systems) . His work bridges foundational theories (e.g., scheduling, AI) with infrastructure-level innovations (e.g., compilers, memory systems). The Fanos Research Lab he leads explores interdisciplinary solutions for efficient CPS-on-Chip, addressing challenges in multicore predictability, memory latency, and edge computing. Recent contributions include frameworks for explainable memory-centric workloads and techniques to accelerate TinyML inference. Dr. Hassan serves on Technical Program Committees for conferences like RTAS and OSPERT, highlighting his role in advancing real-time embedded systems research.

• Software Engineering
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hilda Tellioglu is an Associate Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs for Informatics at TU Wien, leading the Artifact-based Computing and User Research department. She holds a dual role as Head of Research Unit and oversees the Office of the Dean. Her work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design Thinking, and Digital Transformation, with a strong emphasis on socio-technical systems and participatory design methodologies. Research interests span software engineering, CSCW, ambient assisted living (AAL), and digital co-creation practices in urban planning. She has spearheaded projects like aspern.mobil LAB, EnviSense, and StreetForum, exploring smart mobility, environmental sensing, and citizen participation in urban development. Her work frequently integrates tangible interfaces and model-based design approaches. Key contributions include frameworks for digital transformation evaluation (EEFCET 2020), user-centered design for informal caregivers (TOPIC platform), and crisis management systems using crowdsourcing (RE-ACTA). She has led over 20+ research projects funded by FFG, EU, and national agencies, focusing on mobility innovation, healthcare technology, and sustainable urban systems. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, and Research Methods across bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs. She actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through initiatives like the Center for Technology & Society (CTS) and Living Lab methodologies.

Timothy Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Timothy Harris is an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, where he jointly teaches courses on multicore semantics and programming. Currently, he works at OpenAI, focusing on performance optimization for GPU inference of large language models, including the Azure OpenAI Service. Previously, he held roles at Microsoft, AWS, Oracle Labs, and was a faculty member at the University of Cambridge (2000–2004). His research spans distributed systems, runtime systems, operating systems, and high-performance computing, with an emphasis on scalability and performance. He contributed to projects like the Xen hypervisor and the Barrelfish research OS. Key research interests include distributed training of PyTorch models in the ONNX runtime, large-scale storage performance with Amazon S3, and runtime systems for in-memory graph analytics. His work often bridges 'big data' and high-performance computing techniques. Notable contributions include the book Transactional Memory (2010) and the Barrelfish OS, alongside numerous publications in top-tier conferences like SOSP, ASPLOS, and EuroSys. He has served as PC chair for ISMM 2025, VEE 2017, and EuroSys 2015, reflecting his leadership in the systems research community. His awards include a Best Paper Award at PACT 2010. Beyond academia, Harris is an avid hiker, aiming to complete the UK coastline, and maintains a photography portfolio at tlhphotography.uk .

Giuseppe Santucciمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Santucci is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti at Sapienza University of Rome. He teaches courses on Fundamentals of Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Visual Analytics. His office is located in Room B218 at Via Ariosto 25, Rome, and his contact email is santucci@diag.uniroma1.it. Dr. Santucci's research focuses on Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Retrieval. His work spans theoretical aspects of visual query languages for semantic models to practical applications in visual analytics for cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, and deep learning explainability. He has published over 130 articles in international journals and conferences, demonstrating his significant contributions to these fields. His recent publications show a strong trend toward applying visual analytics to increasingly complex domains including cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, and explainable AI. The work demonstrates an evolution from theoretical foundations of visual query systems to practical applications that help users understand complex data and systems. His research bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and practical user-centered solutions. Dr. Santucci has received notable recognition including: IEEE VizSec 2018 Best Paper Award Human-Computer Interaction Cybersecurity Awards 2018 He actively mentors students through thesis projects focused on information visualization and visual analytics. His PROMISE project provides a framework for students to engage in cutting-edge research in information retrieval and visual analytics. He has supervised work on topics including visual evaluation techniques, visual mappings optimization, and user studies for Infovis systems. Dr. Santucci leads the A.WA.RE (Advanced Visualization & Visual Analytics REsearch) group at Sapienza University. This group conducts research on visual analytics tools for information retrieval evaluation, cybersecurity analysis, and deep learning explainability. Their work includes developing frameworks like CryptoComparator for cryptocurrency analysis and BUCEPHALUS for cybersecurity platform analysis.

Aravind Rajeswaranمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Reinforcement Learning
• Representation Learning
• World Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aravind Rajeswaran is a Research Scientist at Meta AI (FAIR) and Visiting PostDoc/Collaborator at Berkeley AI Research Lab (BAIR) at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. He completed his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Washington under Profs. Sham Kakade and Emo Todorov, with additional collaborations with Sergey Levine and Chelsea Finn, and previously earned his bachelor's degree with the best undergraduate thesis award from IIT Madras working with Balaraman Ravindran. His research focuses on building generalist AI agents that operate in open worlds, combining reinforcement learning, representation learning, and world models. Key projects include Locate 3D for real-world object localization, OpenEQA for embodied question answering with foundation models, VC-1 as an artificial visual cortex for embodied intelligence, and R3M as a universal visual representation for robot manipulation. His work demonstrates how pre-trained visual representations can significantly enhance robotic capabilities with minimal supervision. Rajeswaran's publication record shows consistent high-impact contributions across premier AI conferences including NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, and RSS from 2018 through 2025, with research spanning reinforcement learning, representation learning, robotics, and computer vision. His work on Decision Transformer demonstrated how sequence modeling frameworks can effectively train reinforcement learning policies. Best Paper Award, Scaling Robot Learning Workshop at ICRA 2022 best undergraduate thesis award from IIT Madras As an educator and mentor, Rajeswaran has guided numerous PhD students who have gone on to positions at Stanford, MIT, CMU, Berkeley, and top AI companies including Meta, DeepMind, and Anthropic. He designed and co-taught the Deep Reinforcement Learning course (CSE599G) at UW in 2018, with materials adopted by courses at MIT and CMU, and served as lead TA for Machine Learning for Big Data (CSE547). His research has been supported through his role as Principal Investigator for the Cortex Team at FAIR.