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Yimin D. Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Signal Processing
• Array Processing
• Radar Signal Processing
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Yimin D. Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University's College of Engineering, where he leads the Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) Lab. His research spans statistical signal processing, array processing, radar, wireless communications, and convex optimization. Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's work focuses on cutting-edge signal processing techniques including compressive sensing, sparse arrays, time-frequency analysis, and robust beamforming. These are applied to radar systems, satellite navigation, assisted living, and wireless networks. His research addresses core challenges in target localization, direction-of-arrival estimation, and spectrum-efficient joint radar-communication systems. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in exploiting sparsity, virtual arrays, and deep learning to enhance resolution and robustness in radar and communication systems. Themes include multi-frequency processing, low-rank matrix recovery, and optimized OFDM waveforms for dual-function systems. Scientific Awards: 2016 IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation Premium Award 2017 IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Harry Rowe Mimno Award 2018 IEEE Signal Processing Society Young Author Best Paper Award (coauthor) Advising and Grants: Dr. Zhang has served as Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on over $6 million in research funding from the NSF, AFRL, ONR, and DARPA. While student advisees are not listed, his leadership of the ASP Lab suggests active mentorship of graduate researchers. He contributes extensively to the academic community as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing and editor for Signal Processing journal, and serves on key IEEE technical committees. Labs and Teams: He directs the Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) Lab at Temple University, which focuses on developing novel algorithms for real-world applications in radar, communications, and navigation. Previously, he led the Wireless Communications and Positioning Lab and the RFID Lab at Villanova University.

• Data Science
• Numerical Optimisation
• Medical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raphael Hauser is an Associate Professor in Numerical Mathematics at the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute, Director of Graduate Studies - Teaching, and Tanaka Fellow in Applied Mathematics at Pembroke College. His affiliations include membership in the Data Science, Numerical Analysis, and Mathematical and Computational Finance research groups, as well as a fellowship at the Alan Turing Institute. Education: PhD in Operations Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA Dipl. Math. ETH, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland Research interests span data science, numerical optimisation, medical imaging, distributed computing, and applied probability/statistics. His work integrates mathematical rigor with practical applications, particularly in optimization algorithms, machine learning theory, and medical imaging technology. Publications focus on optimization theory, stochastic processes, medical imaging systems, and computational finance, with recurring themes in non-convex optimization guarantees, PCA variants, and X-ray tomography innovations. Awards: Oxford University Teaching Award (2007) SIAM Optimization Prize (2005) SIAM Student Paper Prize (2000) Advising includes 15+ DPhil students and 40+ MSc students, with projects in optimization, finance, imaging, and machine learning. Current postdocs and students are affiliated with the Alan Turing Institute and industrial partners like Siemens and Macquarie Group. He leads teams in the Mathematical Institute's research groups and collaborates with the Alan Turing Institute on large-scale data science initiatives.

• Embedded Machine Learning
• High-Performance Computing
• Computer Architecture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Holger Fröning is a full professor at Heidelberg University’s Institute of Computer Engineering (ZITI), where he leads the Hardware and Artificial Intelligence (HAWAII) Lab. His research focuses on embedded machine learning , high-performance computing , and hardware-software co-design , with emphasis on resource efficiency, power optimization, and emerging architectures like analog , photonic , and resistive memory systems. He has held leadership roles including Managing Director of ZITI (2023–present) and Dean of Studies for Computer Science (2019–2022) , and has collaborated with institutions such as NVIDIA Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Graz University of Technology. Research Trends : His recent publications explore Bayesian neural networks , green machine learning , analog computing noise mitigation , and GPU/FPGA optimization . Articles highlight photonic computing for AI , memory-efficient training , and hardware-aware DNN compression . Scientific Awards : 2025 HiPEAC Paper Award (Nature Computational Science) 2014 Google Faculty Research Award Multiple Best Paper Awards (IPDPS, ICPP, ECML-PKDD workshops) Leadership & Service : Organized workshops (WEML, ITEM, F4HD), chaired tracks at EuroPar and ISC, and served on program committees for ICPR, ECAI, and FPL. Education & Affiliations : PhD and MSc from University of Mannheim (2007/2001). Sponsors include DFG, FWF, FFG, NVIDIA, SAP, and XILINX.

Rahul Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Quantum Information Theory
• Microlocal Analysis
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rahul Sarkar is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics . He was previously a Ph.D. student in the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Stanford University, graduating in 2022 under the advisement of Biondo Biondi and András Vasy. Research Interests : Quantum information theory, inverse problems, machine learning, microlocal analysis, and numerical methods for PDEs. Scientific Contributions : Developed novel quantum computing algorithms and numerical schemes for geophysical imaging, with applications in seismic tomography and quantum signal processing. Teaching : Taught courses at Stanford including Introduction to Quantum Computing and 3D Seismic Imaging , with roles as instructor and course assistant. Awards : Schlumberger Innovation Fellowship (2019-2020). His work bridges mathematical analysis and quantum computation , with a focus on solving real-world problems through interdisciplinary approaches. He has collaborated with institutions like IBM and Schlumberger to apply quantum algorithms to geoscience and financial optimization.

Asaf Ferberمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Combinatorics
• Random Graphs
• Probabilistic Methods
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Asaf Ferber is Associate Professor in Mathematics at University of California, Irvine, School of Physical Sciences. His research spans discrete mathematics including combinatorial games, random graphs, extremal hypergraph theory, and quantum computation. Research explores Hamiltonian cycles in random graphs, structural properties of pseudorandom graphs, and quantum algorithms for combinatorial problems. Recent work develops quantum approaches to graph learning and sparse recovery in random matrices. Awards: NSF CAREER Award Sloan Fellowship Distinguished Early Career Faculty Award for Research Air Force Research Grant NSF-BSF Grant Organizes conferences including SoCalDM Symposium and Desert Discrete Math Workshop, mentoring graduate students through UCI's Probability and Combinatorics Seminar.

Daniel A. Spielmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spectral Graph Theory
• Algebraic Graph Theory
• Laplacian Matrices
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel A. Spielman is a Sterling Professor of Computer Science, Statistics & Data Science, and Mathematics at Yale University. He serves as the inaugural James A. Attwood Director of the Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS) and was previously co-Director of the Yale Institute for Network Science (YINS). He is also a member of TILOS, the NSF Institute for Learning-Enabled Optimization at Scale. His research interests span Spectral Graph Theory, Algebraic Graph Theory, Laplacian Matrices, Expander Graphs, and Random Walks on Graphs. Spielman has made fundamental contributions to understanding the mathematical foundations of data science, including work on smoothed analysis of algorithms, spectral sparsification, and solutions to the Kadison-Singer problem. Spielman's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing efficient algorithms with strong theoretical foundations. His work bridges pure mathematics, theoretical computer science, and practical applications in network analysis and machine learning. His research has evolved from foundational work on smoothed analysis to recent contributions in experimental design using discrepancy theory. His scientific honors include: Nevanlinna Prize for contributions to mathematical aspects of computer science Two Gödel Prizes (2008 and 2015) for outstanding papers in theoretical computer science MacArthur Fellowship ('Genius Grant') Simons Investigator award Membership in the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences Spielman has advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to prominent positions in academia and industry. His teaching includes advanced courses in Spectral Graph Theory and Computation and Optimization. He has developed important software packages like Laplacians.jl for solving Laplacian linear equations and related problems.

Howard Elmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Howard Elman is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with affiliations to the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and as an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Mathematics. His research spans numerical analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and uncertainty quantification, focusing on iterative solvers for partial differential equations. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Yale University (1982); BA in Mathematics, Columbia University (1975); Stuyvesant High School (1971) Elman's research integrates Scientific Computing with Numerical Linear Algebra , Computational Fluid Dynamics , and Uncertainty Quantification . His work addresses Stochastic Galerkin Methods , Reduced-Order Modeling , and Low-Rank Approximations for PDEs with random data. Recent publications emphasize Surrogate Models and Deep Learning in Bayesian inverse problems. His scientific awards include SIAM Fellowship (2009) and roles as Associate Editor for journals like Mathematics of Computation and SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing . He served as SIAM Editor-in-Chief (1998-2004) and Vice President for Publications. Contact: helman@umd.edu | Office: 4210 Iribe Center | Courses: AMSC/CMSC 460 Computational Methods

Florian Schäferمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Machine Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Florian Schäfer is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research spans numerical computation, statistical inference, and competitive games, with applications in materials science, turbulence modeling, computer graphics, and computational geometry. He will join the Courant Institute at NYU in September 2025. PhD in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Caltech Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mathematics, University of Bonn His work focuses on information geometric mechanics to design structure-preserving numerical methods for continuum mechanics. This includes: State-of-the-art solvers for elliptic PDEs via Gaussian elimination and conditional independence Efficient multi-agent optimization algorithms Information geometric regularization for compressible fluid dynamics Enabling the first compressible fluid simulation exceeding 100 trillion grid cells His recent research trends integrate: Machine learning for materials science (e.g., active learning, Bayesian approaches) Stochastic modeling of microstructures and phase-field problems Neural operators for super-resolution fluid dynamics Generative models for polycrystalline material datasets Optimal transport and diffusion models for conditional density transformations High-performance computing at extreme scales Florian collaborates with researchers including Houman Owhadi, Jessie Liu, Spencer Bryngelson, Tamer Zaki, and Ali Mani. He actively presents at conferences like SIAM and UCLA seminars, and is recruiting PhD students for work at the Courant Institute starting 2025.

• Language Models
• Diffusion Models
• Theory of Deep Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Song Mei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2020 under Andrea Montanari and maintains active research collaborations with institutions including Amazon (as a 2023 Amazon Research Award recipient) and OpenAI (where she is currently on leave). Her research spans the intersection of statistics, machine learning, information theory, and computer science, with particular emphasis on foundational theories for modern AI systems. Key interests include language models, diffusion models, quantum algorithms, and high-dimensional statistics, often leveraging insights from statistical physics literature. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on theoretical underpinnings of generative AI, with significant contributions to understanding contrastive pre-training (CLIP), attention mechanisms in LLMs, and mathematical foundations of diffusion models. Her work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary connections between statistical theory and practical AI development. Sloan Research Fellowship (2025) Noether Early Career Scholar Award (2025) Google Research Scholar Award (2024) Amazon Research Award (2024) She actively advises graduate students through MA programs and has secured significant research grants including Amazon Research Awards. Her work with AGI Labs at Amazon demonstrates applied impact of theoretical research. Current projects focus on mechanistic interpretability of large language models and mathematical frameworks for generative AI. Professor Mei leads research on the statistical principles behind frontier AI models, with particular focus on developing rigorous theoretical frameworks for understanding emergent behaviors in large-scale systems.

Alfred O. Hero, IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Science
• Statistical Machine Learning
• Distributed Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alfred O. Hero, III is the John H. Holland Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the R. Jamison and Betty Williams Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is currently on leave from the University of Michigan as a Program Director in the CISE Directorate at the National Science Foundation. His primary appointment is in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), with secondary appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Statistics. He is also affiliated with the UM Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (CCMB), the UM Graduate Program in Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (AIM), the UM Applied Physics Program, and the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS), which he co-founded from 2015-2018. Hero's research focuses on data science, developing theory and algorithms for multimodality data collection, fusion, analysis and visualization that use statistical machine learning and distributed optimization. His work has applications in wearable technologies for personalized health and predictive medicine, spatio-temporal networks in biology, climate, and social discourse, anomaly detection, and data analysis for international security. His recent research interests include high dimensional spatio-temporal data analysis, multimodal data integration, statistical signal processing, and machine learning, with particular emphasis on predictive mathematical models for biological and physical sciences, social networks, network security and forensics, and personalized health and disease. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on high-dimensional statistical methods, contrastive learning, neural network optimization, change detection in temporal graphs, and applications in microbiome analysis and epidemic modeling. The research spans theoretical foundations in information theory and statistical learning while addressing practical applications across multiple domains. Scientific Awards: IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award (1998) Best Original Paper Award from Journal of Flow Cytometry (2008) Best Magazine Paper Award from IEEE Signal Processing Society (2010) SPIE Best Student Paper Award (2011) IEEE ICASSP Best Student Paper Award (2011) IEEE Signal Processing Society Technical Achievement Award (2014) IEEE Signal Processing Society Society Award (2015) IEEE Fourier Award (2020) University of Michigan Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award (2011) Hero has advised over 60 PhD students and 30 postdocs in areas including modeling, computation, and inference for large scale time varying data in the biosciences. He has received significant research funding from the Department of Energy, Army Research Office, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and National Science Foundation. He has held leadership positions including President of the IEEE Signal Processing Society (2006-2007), Director of Division IX (Signals and Applications) on the IEEE Board of Directors (2009-2011), and Chair of the Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics of the US National Academies (2018-2020).

Tulika Mitraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hardware-Software Co-design
• Real-Time Embedded Systems
• Energy-Efficient Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Tulika Mitra is the Dean of the School of Computing and Vice Provost (Special Projects) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds the Provost’s Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science and has been instrumental in shaping academic policies and strategic initiatives at NUS since joining in 2001. PhD in Computer Science, Stony Brook University (2000) M.E. in Computer Science, Indian Institute of Science (1997) B.E. in Computer Science, Jadavpur University (1995) Her research focuses on hardware-software co-design for energy-efficient computing systems, particularly in real-time embedded systems, heterogeneous architectures, and AI accelerators. She leads major research programs such as the NRF Competitive Research Programme on Low-Power Edge Accelerators and the MOE Tier-3 Programme on Green AI , collaborating with industry leaders like ARM, AMD, and Meta. Her recent publications highlight innovations in CGRA optimization , sparse attention mechanisms , photonic-digital hybrid architectures , and low-power ML inference . These works often integrate compiler techniques, architectural design, and real-time constraints for edge computing applications. Scientific Awards : ESWEEK Test-of-Time Award (2022), ACM SIGDA Distinguished Service Award, IEEE CEDA Outstanding Service Recognition Award, Teaching Excellence Award (2006), and multiple best paper recognitions. Education Leadership : Spearheaded the Computer Engineering (CEG) Programme at NUS, a joint initiative between Engineering and Computing. As a mentor , she has supervised over 25 PhD students , many now in prominent academic or industrial roles. Her research group eCO Lab focuses on embedded computing challenges, while her grant collaborations include projects on 5G base stations, reconfigurable architectures, and IoT-optimized SoCs.

• Numerical Modeling
• Computational Simulation
• Materials Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Assoc Prof Ng Teng Yong is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (NTU), specializing in numerical modeling and simulation. With a background as Research Manager at A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, his work spans materials science, nanotechnology, and aerospace engineering. Current focus on graphene-based desalination membranes Expertise in molecular dynamics simulations Investigates nanoscale fluid mechanics and structural dynamics Recent publications highlight advancements in energy-efficient electrodialysis, smart robotics, and nonlinear vibration analysis. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational methods with experimental validation in additive manufacturing and soft material mechanics.

Jonathan A. Kelnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms
• Spectral Graph Theory
• Combinatorial Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan A. Kelner is a Professor of Applied Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a member of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). His research focuses on applying techniques from pure mathematics to solve fundamental problems in algorithms and complexity theory, with the goal of developing practical algorithms for real-world questions. Dr. Kelner received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT in 2006. Before joining the MIT faculty, he spent a year as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research spanning mathematics and computer science. His research interests include combinatorial optimization, mathematical programming, spectral graph theory, distributed computing, machine learning, computational geometry and topology, computational biology, signal processing, and random matrix theory. Kelner's work demonstrates how deep theoretical insights can lead to practical algorithmic improvements, particularly in graph algorithms and optimization problems. His approach often involves connecting seemingly disparate areas of mathematics to create novel algorithmic techniques. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on spectral graph theory, optimization algorithms, and the Sum-of-Squares method. His work frequently addresses fundamental questions in theoretical computer science with practical implications for algorithm design. A notable trend in his research is the development of nearly-linear-time algorithms for various graph problems, which represents significant improvements over previous approaches. NSF CAREER Award Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship NEC Award for Research in Computers and Communication Sprowls Doctoral Dissertation Award Best Student Paper Award at STOC 2004 Best Paper Award at STOC 2011 Kokusai Denshin Denwa Junior Faculty Chair 2008 Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award 2011 School of Science Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education 2012 Professor Kelner has been actively involved in mentoring students and has received recognition for his teaching excellence, including the School of Science Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education in 2012. His research has been supported by prestigious grants including the NSF CAREER Award. He has collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, often working with other leading figures in theoretical computer science to produce groundbreaking results in algorithm design. At MIT, Kelner is part of both the Mathematics Department and CSAIL, positioning him at the intersection of theoretical mathematics and practical computer science. This dual affiliation reflects the interdisciplinary nature of his work, which bridges pure mathematical theory with concrete algorithmic applications.

Ivan Dokmanicمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Inverse Problems
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ivan Dokmanic is an Assistant Professor at the Coordinated Science Laboratory (CSL) within the University of Illinois . His research bridges signal processing , machine learning , and applied inverse problems , with a focus on acoustics, biomedical imaging, and distance geometry. Current Role : Assistant Professor, CSL Email : dokmanic@illinois.edu Research Interests : Dokmanic explores machine learning applications in inverse problems , particularly distance geometry for molecular imaging and acoustics . His work includes unlabeled sensing , where distances between points are known but their arrangement is not. This has implications for powder diffraction , indoor localization , and echo modeling . Article Trends : His recent publications emphasize distance geometry in machine learning , acoustic signal processing , and inverse problem theory . Key areas include molecular imaging , audio encryption , and sensor positioning . Collaborative work spans medical imaging , cyberphysical systems , and geometric invariants . 2016 Google Faculty Award NSF Grant (1 year, $157,079) Students and Grants : Dokmanic mentors PhD students like Puoya, Shuai, and Anadi. His research is funded by the National Science Foundation , Google , VISA , and nVidia .

Vijay Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Multi-Robot Systems
• Micro Aerial Vehicles
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Vijay Kumar is the Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, with faculty appointments in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Science, and Electrical and Systems Engineering. He is a leading figure in robotics and computer architecture research. Research Interests include robotics, particularly multi-robot systems and micro aerial vehicles (MAVs), as well as computer architecture innovations for machine learning, GPU acceleration, and datacenter efficiency. His work spans theoretical foundations and practical applications in autonomous systems and hardware optimization. Scientific Awards include: 1991 NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award 1996 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching 2012 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Award 2014 Engelberger Robotics Award 2017 IEEE George Saridis Leadership Award Multiple best paper awards at DARS, ICRA, and RSS conferences Editorial Leadership includes serving as Editor of the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics and Advisory Board Member of AAAS Science Robotics Journal . His GRASP Lab team developed foundational frameworks for micro UAV testbeds and swarm robotics.