Andrew Zisserman is a Royal Society Research Professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science, affiliated with the Visual Geometry Group (VGG). His research focuses on computer vision, artificial intelligence, and neural networks, with significant contributions to multimodal learning, video understanding, and 3D scene analysis. He leads projects exploring visual-language models, audio-visual synchronization, and clinical imaging applications. Key research areas include: Video analysis and temporal modeling Multimodal systems for sign language translation and action recognition 3D shape estimation and physical property inference Foundation models and cross-modal retrieval Recent work highlights: Developed Flamingo and Tapir models for video-language tasks Advancements in spinal MRI analysis and clinical imaging Leadership in EGO4D and VoxCeleb challenges Honors include Fellowship of the Royal Society (FRS) and the ISSLS Prize in Clinical Science 2023 for spinal analysis innovations. His lab collaborates globally, emphasizing real-world applications in healthcare and autonomous systems.
Tamara Broderick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, specializing in machine learning and statistics. Her research focuses on developing methods for uncertainty quantification in data analysis, Bayesian nonparametrics, and scalable inference algorithms. She leads a research group advising PhD students and postdocs in statistical machine learning. Her work spans Bayesian modeling, variational inference, spatial statistics, and applications in epidemiology and environmental science. Recent projects involve uncertainty-aware forecasting, robustness analysis of statistical methods, and efficient algorithms for high-dimensional inference. Broderick teaches Bayesian Modeling and Inference and contributes to MIT's statistics and data science initiatives.
Yiping Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing interdisciplinary approaches combining domain knowledge (differential equations, stochastic processes), machine learning, and experiments. Key interests include scientific machine learning (AI4Science), stochastic simulation, and robust machine learning. Education: Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Stanford University (2023) B.S. in Computational Mathematics, Peking University (2019) Research Highlights: Hybrid research integrating ML with scientific domains like PDEs and inverse problems Development of Physics-Informed Learning frameworks Contributions to deep learning theory (ResNets, neural collapse) Advances in kernel operator learning and adversarial robustness Awards: CPAL Rising Star Award (2024) University of Chicago Data Science Rising Star (2022) Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship (2021) Labs/Teams: SCALE Lab (Scientific Computation and Learning at Northwestern) Collaborations with NYU's Courant Institute and Stanford
Shiyu Chang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara , focusing on machine learning with applications in natural language processing and computer vision . He previously worked as a research scientist at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab alongside Prof. Regina Barzilay and Prof. Tommi Jaakkola, and earned both his B.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , advised by Prof. Thomas S. Huang. Education : PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign His research centers on enhancing AI systems through human-AI interaction , aiming to improve interpretability , transferability , and adversarial robustness in LLMs. Recent work includes LLM watermarking defense , uncertainty decomposition , and self-denoised smoothing for model robustness. His publications span premier venues like ICML , NeurIPS , CVPR , and ACL , with recurring themes in diffusion models , LLM optimization , and ethical AI (e.g., hallucination detection, unlearning frameworks). He actively mentors students, several of whom are marked as advisees (☆) in his publications.
Debdeep Pati is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. His research focuses on Bayesian methods, high-dimensional data analysis, machine learning, and computational statistics, with applications in health data and network analysis. He has contributed to approximate Bayesian computation, graphical models, and fair algorithms. Key research interests include Bayes theory in high dimensions, hierarchical modeling, efficient Bayesian computation, and real-time tracking algorithms. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in areas like electronic health records and nuclear physics constraints. Recent work emphasizes Wasserstein-guided nonparametric Bayes, fair clustering algorithms, and variational inference in singular models. He has developed software for covariate-dependent Gaussian graphical modeling, published in ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software . Grants: NSF proposal on Wasserstein-guided nonparametric Bayes, NIH R01/R21 grants on periodontal disease and diabetes comorbidity. Advising: No named advisees listed but actively supervising research in Bayesian computation and high-dimensional statistics. Awards: 2024 JASA reproducibility award for 'Covariate-Assisted Bayesian Graph Learning.' He is an Associate Editor for Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics and has organized workshops at Banff International Research Station (BIRS) and the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMSI).
Wojciech Jarosz is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly light transport simulation, rendering algorithms, and digital fabrication. He co-founded the Visual Computing Lab and previously led the rendering group at Disney Research Zürich. Jarosz holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from UC San Diego and a B.S. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His educational background includes studies in computer science and engineering, with a strong emphasis on graphics and rendering. Research interests span light transport simulation, Monte Carlo methods, appearance capture, and fabrication. Notable achievements include the Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2013) and the NSF CAREER Award (2019). Jarosz's work integrates theoretical rigor with practical applications, such as real-time rendering techniques and volumetric light transport. His lab develops tools for artistic authoring, including intuitive metaphors for volumetric lighting in animated films. Recent projects explore wave-optics BSDF models, optical heterodyne rendering, and unifying radiative transfer models. Key awards include the SIGGRAPH 2024 Best Paper Award and Neukom Institute prizes. His teaching includes courses on rendering algorithms, computer graphics, and computational photography. Jarosz collaborates with industry (e.g., Disney, NVIDIA) and advocates for diversity in computer graphics research.
Ryan Giordano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a PhD in Statistics from UC Berkeley (2019), advised by Michael Jordan, Tamara Broderick, and Jon McAuliffe, an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics (2009), and undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Theoretical/Applied Mechanics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to academia, he worked as an engineer at Google and HP and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kazakhstan. His research focuses on variational methods , Bayesian robustness , sensitivity analysis , and statistical computing , with applications in machine learning, environmental science, and astronomy. He is particularly known for developing scalable Bayesian inference techniques and quantifying the robustness of statistical models to data perturbations. Giordano’s recent work includes studies on Laplace approximation accuracy, MCMC sensitivity to data removal, and robustness metrics for differential expression analysis. He has contributed to open-source statistical software and collaborates with Tamara Broderick’s group at MIT on postdoctoral work (pre-2019 position). His academic trajectory combines theoretical innovation with practical applications, emphasizing reproducibility and computational efficiency in statistical methodology.
Holger Dette is a Professor and Chair Holder of Stochastics (specializing in Statistics) at the Faculty of Mathematics, Ruhr University Bochum. He leads the prominent Group Dette within the Institute of Statistics, overseeing a team of researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff including Birgit Tormöhlen as team assistant. His research group is deeply integrated within the university's mathematical ecosystem, collaborating with other research groups across algebra, analysis, numerics, and topology. Dette's research spans mathematical statistics with strong applications in real-world problems. His primary interests include optimal experimental design, time series analysis, functional data, change point problems, nonparametric regression, biostatistics, special functions, goodness-of-fit tests, and random matrices . His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications, particularly evident in his collaborations with pharmaceutical giants Novartis and Bayer AG in biostatistics, as well as Quasol, a spin-off company from his statistics institute. His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a research program increasingly focused on high-dimensional and functional data analysis, privacy-preserving statistics, and novel methodological approaches to longstanding statistical problems. Dette's work shows strong interdisciplinary connections, particularly with biomechanics (analyzing joint angles during fatigue phases) and data science (addressing challenges in the era of big data). His research group is actively involved in multiple DFG-funded projects including the newly established 'Small Data' collaborative research center (Sonderforschungsbereich 1597) and the Spatio-temporal Statistics for the Transition of Energy and Transport (Transregio 391). Dette has received significant recognition including the prestigious Humboldt Research Award . His paper 'With Great Power Come Great Side Channels: Statistical Timing Side-Channel Analyses with Bounded Type-1 Errors' achieved second place at the CSAW'24 Applied Research Competition MENA. His research group has also secured multiple significant funding awards from the German Research Foundation (DFG). As an advisor, Dette supervises numerous doctoral and master's students including Pascal Quanz, Marius Kroll, and Carina Graw. His group offers statistical consulting services for scientists and students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral phases. The group maintains strong industrial partnerships, particularly in biostatistics applications, demonstrating Dette's commitment to translating theoretical statistics into practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Sabyasachi Chatterjee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. He joined UIUC in 2017 after serving as a Kruskal Instructor at the University of Chicago. He earned his PhD in Statistics from Yale University (2014), advised by Andrew Barron. His research focuses on nonparametric signal estimation, shape-constrained estimation (monotonicity, convexity, unimodality), statistical information theory, and resampling methods like cross-validation. He also explores statistical learning theory, online learning, and applied probability. His recent work includes advancements in quantile regression via dyadic CART, adaptive estimation of piecewise polynomials, and spatially adaptive prediction algorithms. Key contributions involve risk bounds for trend filtering and cross-validation frameworks for signal denoising. His research is supported by NSF Grant DMS-1916375 on nonparametric estimation under shape/norm constraints. Chatterjee collaborates on grants and has advised multiple students (though specific names are not listed in available texts). His lab’s work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in data science and signal processing.
Wayne A Fuller is a Research Professor at Iowa State University , specializing in survey methodology and sampling statistics. His work focuses on advanced techniques for handling missing data, small area estimation, and measurement error models, with applications to agricultural surveys and public health research. Education: PhD in Statistics from Iowa State University Research Interests: Fuller's work bridges theoretical and applied statistics through: Development of fractional hot deck imputation methods Bootstrap techniques for variance estimation Small area prediction under constrained models Measurement error correction in health and agricultural data Time series analysis with autoregressive components Integration of administrative data with survey samples Publication Trends: His recent work emphasizes computational approaches to small area estimation (2016-2025), including bootstrap prediction intervals and benchmarking techniques, alongside methodological advancements in imputation and measurement error correction (2004-2015). Contact: Email: waf@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-5830 Location: Ames, Iowa
Lionel Truquet is a Lecturer-Researcher in Statistics at ENSAI (École Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Administration Économique), where he focuses on Statistics for dependent data and Time series analysis . He serves as a Director of Research and has contributed significantly to fields like Markov chains and nonlinear dynamics . Research Interests: Time series models for ecological and economic data Statistical inference for categorical and discrete-valued processes Ergodic properties of Markov chains in random environments Mixing conditions for nonstationary processes Perturbation techniques in stochastic modeling Recent Publications: His work spans nearest neighbor sampling , multivariate autoregressive models , and mixing properties of count processes , with applications in ecology and econometrics. Key trends include nonparametric methods for high-dimensional data and stationarity analysis in time-varying systems. Scientific Awards: TJALLING C. KOOPMANS ECONOMETRIC THEORY PRIZE (2021–2023) for groundbreaking work on multivariate count autoregressions.
Dr. Yun Zhang is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. He holds a PhD from the Free University of Berlin and has pioneered research in remote sensing, image processing, and computer vision since 2000. His patented technologies are licensed to global companies including PCI Geomatics and DigitalGlobe. Research Focus: Optical/radar image processing, digital photogrammetry, AI applications in geomatics, and sensor fusion for UAV systems. His work enables advanced geospatial analysis across environmental, urban, and defense sectors. Distinctions: First Giuseppe Inghilleri Award (ISPRS 2012) NSERC Synergy Innovation Award from Governor General of Canada (2011) ASPRS Talbert Abrams Grand Award (2005) Featured in CFI 20th Anniversary Book for breakthrough innovations Technology Impact: Solutions deployed by NASA, USGS, Google Earth, and DND Canada across five continents. Recognized among top 9 Canadian research achievements in AUTM's global case studies alongside MIT and Stanford innovations.
Anirban Mondal is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at Case Western Reserve University's Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, specializing in Bayesian Inference, Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods, and Uncertainty Quantification. Holding a Ph.D. in Statistics from Texas A&M University, his research spans spatial statistics, inverse problems, and data mining applications across biomedical, materials science, and public health domains. Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, Texas A&M University His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate interdisciplinary applications including heart disease prediction via optimized machine learning, additive manufacturing defect analysis, and pandemic transmission modeling. While primarily focused on Bayesian frameworks and computational statistics, his work extends to geomechanics, remote sensing, and environmental risk assessment. Current research explores advanced sampling algorithms, functional data emulation, and multiscale hierarchical modeling for complex systems. Key trends include uncertainty quantification in machine learning systems (2024), Bayesian calibration methods (2023), and pandemic modeling (2022). His work balances methodological innovation with real-world applications in medical diagnostics, materials science, and climate science. Contact: anirban.mondal@case.edu
Sidra Goldman-Mellor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of California, Merced, within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts. Her research focuses on maternal and child health, mental health disparities, substance abuse, and the social determinants of health. She has conducted extensive studies on postpartum mortality, violence-related injuries among pregnant individuals, and the impacts of environmental factors like air quality and earthquakes on health outcomes. Key areas of research include analyzing disparities in healthcare access, particularly for marginalized populations such as rural Latino immigrants. Her work often employs large-scale data and register-based studies to explore trajectories of mental health, chronic disease, and injury outcomes. Notable projects include the San Joaquin Valley Center for Air Injustice Reduction (SJV-CAIR), which evaluates community-driven solutions to air pollution exposure. Her publications highlight trends in suicide and overdose mortality, the role of socioeconomic factors in health outcomes, and the interplay between environmental disasters and mental health. Dr. Goldman-Mellor’s work emphasizes equity-focused methodologies, including resampling techniques to address predictive model biases in healthcare data.
Brennan Bean is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics and Statistics Department at Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences. His work focuses on geospatial modeling, statistical methods for extreme weather analysis, and machine learning applications in structural and environmental engineering. Recent publications highlight expertise in snow load prediction, Bayesian entropy, and interdisciplinary data science. Notable contributions include optimizing design methods for insulated concrete wall panels and addressing deployment challenges for ML models in engineering contexts. Research trends span geospatial data integration, climate change impact assessments, and educational interventions in STEM. Key subfields include ground snow load mapping, extreme value statistics, climate downscaling, and high-dimensional ecological modeling.
