جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tanzeem Choudhuryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ubiquitous Computing
• Mobile Sensing Systems
• Wearable Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tanzeem Choudhury is a Professor at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech, specializing in Information Sciences. She co-founded HealthRhythms Inc. and directs the People-Aware Computing lab, focusing on machine learning for human activity and social network analysis. Her work pioneered the 'Reality Mining' field, leveraging mobile sensors to model social interactions. Choudhury holds a Ph.D. from MIT's Media Lab and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester. Her research spans wearable tech, mental health interventions, and ubiquitous computing. Notable projects include affective touch wearables for anxiety reduction, stress detection systems (e.g., StressSense), and the BeWell app for well-being monitoring. Choudhury has been recognized as an ACM Fellow and SIGCHI Academy member, with impactful contributions to healthcare technology and sensor-based behavioral analysis. Current lab initiatives include developing closed-loop interventions for mental health, equity-driven sensing systems, and exploring AI integration in psychotherapy. She advises PhD students on topics like digital biomarkers, burnout detection in healthcare workers, and smartphone-based mental health assessment. Education: Ph.D. in Media Arts & Sciences (MIT), M.S. (MIT Media Lab), B.S. in Electrical Engineering (University of Rochester) Lab Team: Includes PhD candidates (Dan Adler, Yiran Zhao) and researchers focusing on health AI, wearable devices, and clinical applications. Major Awards: ACM Fellowship (2020), SIGCHI Academy (2018), Best Paper Awards at Ubicomp and MobileHCI conferences. Key Projects: OptoBeat (skin-tone calibrated blood oxygen sensor), EmotionCheck (anxiety intervention), and Affective Touch devices.

Jan von Delftمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Correlated electron systems
• Quantum impurity models
• Quantum criticality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jan von Delft is a Professor (chair) at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, working in the Faculty of Physics within the Chair of Theoretical Solid State Physics. His research group consists of postdocs, PhD students, and master's students working on various aspects of strongly correlated electron systems, with physical space located at Theresienstr. 37 (Room A420) in Munich. von Delft's research focuses on correlated electron and spin systems, with particular interest in dynamical and transport properties, quantum impurity models, Hund metals, unconventional superconductors, quantum magnets, and quantum criticality. His methodological expertise includes many-body field theory, parquet formalism (FRG), DMFT, and tensor networks (NRG, DMRG, PEPS, XTRG, etc.). His work bridges theoretical concepts with computational approaches to understand complex quantum phenomena in condensed matter systems. He has developed a distinctive emphasis on real-frequency calculations and numerical methods for studying quantum critical phenomena. Analysis of von Delft's recent publications reveals a strong focus on developing and applying advanced computational methods to study strongly correlated electron systems. His group has made significant contributions to numerical renormalization group techniques, tensor network methods, and the parquet formalism for calculating real-frequency correlation functions. His research shows increasing sophistication in handling quantum criticality, particularly in heavy-fermion systems, and exploring unconventional superconductivity mechanisms. Notably, his group has developed specialized computational libraries like KeldyshQFT to make these advanced methods more accessible to the broader physics community. von Delft actively mentors a substantial research group consisting of one postdoc (Markus Scheb), eleven PhD students (Anxiang Ge, Sasha Kovalska, Mathias Pelz, Marc Ritter, Nepomuk Ritz, Changkai Zhang, Markus Frankenbacher, Felipe Picoli, Simone Fodera, Ming Huang), and two master's students (Ester Pages, Gianluca Grosso). His detailed Style Guide for scientific communication demonstrates his commitment to high-quality research presentation. The group appears well-funded with ongoing research activities spanning theoretical development, computational implementation, and physical interpretation of complex quantum phenomena.

David R. Koesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Drug Discovery
• Machine Learning in Biology
• Open Source Software
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David R. Koes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computational and Systems Biology at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the School of Medicine. He holds roles such as Associate Director of the Joint CMU-Pitt Computational Biology PhD Program (CPCB) and is involved in multiple graduate programs including Intelligent Systems and Computational Biomedicine. His research focuses on developing computational algorithms and systems for drug discovery, emphasizing open-source software and machine learning applications in biomedical data. Koes teaches courses like MSCBIO2025 (Bioinformatics Programming in Python) and MSCBIO2065 (Scalable Machine Learning for Big Data Biology). He has secured NIH funding (R35GM140753) and collaborated on projects with institutions like NVIDIA and Google Cloud. His lab develops tools such as GNINA, Pharmit, and 3Dmol.js, and actively contributes to open drug discovery initiatives. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Research Interests: Leveraging computation and AI for drug design, molecular docking, pharmacophore modeling, and open science. Specific areas include developing scalable machine learning pipelines, virtual screening systems, and tools for 3D molecular analysis. Grants and Funding: Current NIH R35 grant and prior support from NSF, Relay Therapeutics, and others. His work emphasizes translating computational methods into practical drug discovery solutions. Lab and Teams: Directs a lab focused on computational drug discovery, collaborating with multiple academic and industry partners. Supervises graduate students and postdocs in projects spanning AI-driven drug design, molecular modeling, and software development.

David Allcockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ion trapping
• Quantum computing
• Hybrid quantum systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Allcock is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on ion trapping, quantum computing, and hybrid quantum systems, with an emphasis on manipulating atomic and molecular systems using electric and magnetic fields for quantum information applications. He leads the Ion Trapping Lab at UO, where he develops scalable quantum technologies and open-source control systems like ARTIQ and Sinara. His work bridges experimental physics with engineering, addressing challenges in qubit control, error mitigation, and large-scale quantum computer design. Education: MPhys from the University of Oxford (2007), D.Phil. in Physics from Oxford (2012). Prior to UO, he was a Lindemann Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO. His research includes innovations in trapped-ion qubit control, including laser-free entangling gates, scalable architectures, and applications in quantum sensing and dark matter detection. Key research themes include metastable qubit systems, photon scattering error mitigation, and the integration of superconducting detectors for state readout. He collaborates on open-source hardware-software stacks for quantum experiments and mentors students in quantum engineering through programs like the Quantum Technology Master’s Internship. Current projects explore hybrid quantum-classical interfaces and ultra-stable ion trap fabrication. His lab’s contributions span theoretical and experimental domains, with recent advances in geometric phase gates, microwave-driven control, and error-resilient qubit operations. The group also engages in interdisciplinary work linking quantum computing with precision measurement, such as SPUD (SPectroscopy for Ultralight Dark matter) and bosonic sensing tools.

Paul D. Asimowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geochemistry
• Geology
• Chemical Petrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul D. Asimow is the Eleanor and John R. McMillan Professor of Geology and Geochemistry at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), part of the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University (1991), an M.S. (1993), and a Ph.D. (1997) from Caltech. His career progression includes roles as Assistant Professor (1999–2005), Associate Professor (2005–2010), and Professor (2010–present), with the McMillan Professorship since 2016. Education: A.B. in Geology, Harvard University, 1991 M.S. in Geology, Caltech, 1993 Ph.D. in Geology, Caltech, 1997 Research Interests: Focuses on computational, experimental, and observational approaches to igneous petrology and mineral physics. Key areas include adiabatic mantle melting, water's role in mantle dynamics, high-pressure mineral physics, and processes at mid-ocean ridges. His research utilizes advanced facilities like the Lindhurst Laboratory of Experimental Geophysics and the alphaMELTS software package for thermodynamic modeling. Articles Overview: Recent work spans planetary crust formation, Martian petrogenesis, and high-pressure mineral behavior. Themes include experimental techniques, computational modeling, and cosmochemical studies of meteorites. Awards and Honors: James B. Macelwane Medal (AGU) Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Medal (Geochemical Society) Richard P. Feynman Prize for Teaching Excellence (Caltech) Fellow of the American Geophysical Union Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America Grants and Labs: Received NSF funding for developing an interactive phase equilibria curriculum. Leads the Lindhurst Laboratory, focusing on shock-wave experiments and high-pressure mineral physics. Collaborates on software tools like alphaMELTS and MAGMASOURCE. Labs and Teams: Active in the Caltech Shock Wave Laboratory, advancing experimental methods for planetary material studies. Engages in interdisciplinary projects on Mars geology and terrestrial planet formation.

Andrew D. Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Large language models
• Deep learning in chemistry
• Molecular dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew D. White is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD from the University of Washington (2013). His research focuses on automating scientific discovery through AI, particularly leveraging large language models (LLMs) and deep learning techniques in chemistry. His lab develops agents that integrate literature analysis, hypothesis generation, and experimental design to advance fields like molecular dynamics and drug discovery. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, 2013 BS/MS (not explicitly stated in text, inferred from career timeline) Research Interests: Large language models for scientific automation Deep learning applications in chemistry and materials science Molecular dynamics simulations Scientific agents and autonomous systems Publications: His work includes groundbreaking studies on closed-loop AI systems for chemistry, federated learning in molecular property prediction, and multi-agent systems for drug discovery. Recent highlights include the Robin system and ChemCrow tools. Awards: Recipient of the NSF Career Award (2018), NIH Outstanding Investigator Award (2020), and the Curtis Teaching Award (2019). He also advises biotech companies and serves on the National Academy of Sciences' Chemical Sciences Roundtable. Grants & Funding: Supported by DOE, NSF (multiple grants including CBET-1751471), NIH (R35GM137966), and LLNL projects. Collaborates with institutions like Argonne National Lab and Qubit Pharmaceuticals. Labs & Teams: Leads the White Lab at Rochester and co-founded FutureHouse, a nonprofit advancing AI-driven scientific discovery. Supervises a multidisciplinary team of PhD students and postdocs in computational chemistry, AI, and biophysics.

• Medical Microwave Imaging
• Microwave Engineering
• Millimeter-wave Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Amin Abbosh is a faculty member at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Queensland. His research focuses on Medical Microwave Imaging and Millimeter-wave Engineering, with contributions to advanced imaging systems, antenna design, and communication technologies. He leads projects in electromagnetic medical sensing, including portable brain scanners and wearable diagnostic systems. His work integrates applied electromagnetics with AI-driven algorithms, addressing challenges in stroke detection, liver health monitoring, and deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. With over 16 patents and collaborations across biomedical and engineering domains, his research bridges clinical needs with cutting-edge electromagnetic techniques. Key projects include the development of low-cost healthcare monitoring systems and reconfigurable antennas for satellite communications. Research interests span medical imaging systems, antenna array design, and signal processing for healthcare applications. His team innovates in areas like phased arrays, dielectric property analysis, and non-invasive diagnostics. Recent advancements include synthetic microwave focusing techniques and self-supervised deep learning models for clutter removal in imaging. Publications highlight contributions in IEEE journals and conferences, emphasizing clinical applications and device prototyping. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Queensland’s medical faculty and industry partners ensure practical implementation of his research.

Anil Madhavapeddyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Computing
• Climate Change Informatics
• Distributed Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anil Madhavapeddy serves as Professor of Planetary Computing at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology and directs the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C). A Fellow of Pembroke College, he integrates systems research with environmental conservation through the Computer Laboratory's Environment and Energy Group. His career spans industry leadership (NetApp, Citrix, Intel), academic appointments (Cambridge, Imperial, UCLA), and entrepreneurial ventures (XenSource, Unikernel Systems, Docker). Madhavapeddy earned his PhD at Cambridge's Computer Laboratory in 2006. His research bridges computational systems and planetary-scale environmental challenges, with deep expertise in open-source development (OCaml, Xen, Docker, OpenBSD) and technology strategy advising for organizations including Zededa, Tezos Foundation, and Tarides. His work centers on environmental computing and climate informatics, leveraging distributed systems and functional programming to develop sensing infrastructure for conservation. Recent projects focus on carbon credit systems, AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable computing architectures that minimize ecological footprints while maximizing analytical capability. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort on AI-integrated conservation tools, privacy-preserving carbon accounting, and energy-efficient computing. Key themes include spatial networking for ecological data, LLM-enhanced evidence retrieval in conservation science, and novel metrics for extinction risk assessment—demonstrating computational innovation applied to urgent planetary boundaries. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Madhavapeddy advises multiple technology firms on strategic development while leading the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits, though specific grant funding details remain unreported. He actively contributes to the Environment and Energy Group at Cambridge's Computer Laboratory and directs the interdisciplinary Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C). His open-source leadership spans critical infrastructure projects including OCaml, Xen, and Docker, fostering collaborative development communities that underpin modern cloud and container technologies.

Emilio Artachoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Computational Physics
• Molecular Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Emilio Artacho is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, based at the Cavendish Laboratory. He transitioned from the Department of Earth Sciences in 2011, where he was granted a Professorship in 2006. His research focuses on computational simulations of non-equilibrium processes in condensed matter, particularly using first-principles molecular dynamics and density-functional theory. He co-developed the SIESTA program for linear-scaling electronic structure calculations, widely utilized in computational materials science. Artacho’s work spans far-from-equilibrium phenomena in irradiated matter, multiferroics, nanoconfined water systems, and surface chemistry. His contributions include studies of electronic stopping power in materials, 2D electron gas formation at ferroelectric interfaces, and the structural dynamics of water under confinement. His academic roles include adjunct positions at Ikerbasque (Nanogune, Spain) and visiting professorships at institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. Research interests are anchored in theoretical condensed matter physics, with applications to nanomaterials, radiation effects, and interfacial phenomena. His computational methods bridge quantum mechanics and classical dynamics, enabling insights into complex systems like proton-irradiated solar cells and confined water films.

• Plant Nutrition
• Soil Fertility
• Soil Spectroscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Du Changwen is a Researcher (Professor) at the Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, serving as Deputy Director of the National Engineering Laboratory for Soil Nutrient Management. He supervises doctoral and master's students in soil science and agricultural technology development. His academic journey includes: Bachelor's degree from Huazhong Agricultural University's College of Resources and Environmental Science (1997) Master's degree from Huazhong Agricultural University's Trace Element Laboratory (2000) PhD from Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (joint program with Technion - Israel Institute of Technology) (2003) Dr. Du's pioneering research focuses on precision fertilization technologies, particularly polymer-coated controlled-release fertilizers developed through model membrane and water-based reaction film-forming techniques. His work integrates Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (ATR and PAS modes) with engineering mathematics to monitor nutrient release dynamics, soil chemistry processes, and plant nutrition in real-time. This interdisciplinary approach bridges agricultural chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering to optimize fertilizer efficiency while minimizing ecological impact. Analysis of his 2015-2017 publications reveals a consistent emphasis on spectroscopic methods for soil-plant system analysis, with dominant themes in controlled-release fertilizer development, soil organic matter characterization, and in-situ nutrient monitoring. His work demonstrates strong cross-disciplinary integration between agricultural technology, analytical chemistry, and environmental science. His scientific recognition includes: Special Award of the First China Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition First Prize of Jiangsu Science and Technology Award First Jiangsu Youth Entrepreneurship Award Second Prize of Chinese Academy of Sciences Science and Technology Contribution Award First Prize of China Agricultural Science and Technology Award Dr. Du has secured major research funding including National Natural Science Foundation projects (key, general, youth), National '973' Basic Research Program, '13th Five-Year' R&D Plan sub-projects, '863' High-tech Program sub-projects, and Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Support Plan initiatives. His leadership in the National Engineering Laboratory for Soil Nutrient Management drives innovation in fertilizer technology, with significant outputs including 198 academic papers (89 SCI, 35 EI), 6 monographs, 1 international patent, 8 national patents, and 2 software copyrights. His laboratory specializes in advanced spectral analysis of soil-plant systems, utilizing FTIR-ATR and FTIR-PAS technologies for real-time monitoring of nutrient dynamics and polymer membrane reactions. Current research focuses on next-generation controlled-release fertilizers, machine learning-enhanced spectral analysis, and precision nutrient management systems for sustainable agriculture.

Celeste Saguiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biophysics
• Biomolecular Simulations
• Free Energy Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Celeste Sagui is a Professor in the Department of Physics at North Carolina State University (NC State), affiliated with the College of Sciences. She holds additional roles as a faculty affiliate in Genomics Sciences at NC State and is a member of the Center for High Performance Simulation. Her research focuses on computational biophysics, biomolecular simulations, and free energy methods applied to nucleic acid structures, protein dynamics, and nanotechnology systems. She has contributed to the AMBER simulation package development, co-authoring versions from 10 to 14. Education: Doctorate in Physics, University of Toronto (1995) Licentiate degree, National University of San Luis, Argentina Research Interests: Sagui’s work explores DNA/RNA structure and phase transitions, electrostatic interactions, and methodologies for large-scale molecular simulations. Recent studies include nucleic acid hairpin instabilities linked to neurodegenerative diseases, polyglutamine aggregation mechanisms, and novel DNA motifs like the eGZ structure in Z-DNA. She employs quantum chemistry, density functional theory, and phase-field models to investigate systems ranging from biomolecules to nanomaterials. Publications: Her recent work emphasizes nucleic acid dynamics, free energy landscapes, and computational methods for studying diseases such as Friedreich’s ataxia and polyglutamine disorders. Key contributions include advancements in laser-driven simulations and infrared spectroscopy analysis of protein structures. Labs/Teams: Active in the Center for High Performance Simulation, focusing on high-throughput computational modeling and collaborative software development for biomolecular research.

Benjamin Scott Flavelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Carbon Nanotubes
• Nanotechnology
• Photovoltaics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Benjamin Scott Flavel is a Research Group Leader at the Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. His research focuses on carbon nanotubes and their applications in photovoltaics and sensing technologies. He leads a dynamic research team conducting cutting-edge work on the separation, purification, and application of single- and double-walled carbon nanotubes. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry), Flinders University, Australia, 2010 Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology (Honors), Flinders University, Australia, 2005 Habilitation in Materials Science, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 2018 His research interests lie at the intersection of nanotechnology and energy materials, particularly in carbon nanotube-based solar cells , chirality-specific separation techniques , and nano-sensing devices . His group has pioneered methods such as ATPE for enantiomer sorting and developed innovative solar cell architectures with industrial relevance. The research spans fundamental charge transport mechanisms to applied device engineering. The publication record shows a strong trend in advancing carbon nanotube photovoltaics, with key contributions in interface engineering, scalable fabrication, and high-efficiency CNT:Si solar cells. Work also extends to spectroscopic characterization, alignment techniques, and software tools for data analysis. Scientific Awards: Heisenberg Program, DFG (2018) Emmy Noether Program, DFG (2013) Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2011) Australian Government Endeavor Research Fellowship (2009) Bloom-Gutmann Prize, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (2008) Hope Meeting, Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (2008) Research Fellowship, Flinders University (2007) Dr. Flavel has successfully advised multiple PhD students, including Dr. Moritz Pfohl, Dr. Katherine Moore, and Dr. Daniel Tune. His research has been supported by significant grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), including funding for a double-walled carbon nanotube project and an organic evaporation system (~320,000 EUR). Collaborations span institutions such as NIST, Freie Universität Berlin, University of Antwerp, McMaster University, and University of Sydney. The research group operates within the Institute of Nanotechnology at KIT, utilizing advanced infrastructure for nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication. The team is recognized internationally, with work featured in Open Access Government , Research Features , and Europhotonics , and covered by Nanotechweb.

• High-Performance Computing
• Reconfigurable Computing
• FPGA Acceleration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carlos Alvarez Martinez is a faculty member at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Computer Architecture at the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). He is a key member of the Programming Models (PM) research group and collaborates closely with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). His research focuses on high-performance computing, FPGA acceleration, task-based programming models like OmpSs, and hardware-software co-design for heterogeneous systems. His research interests center on advancing parallel computing through innovative programming models and hardware acceleration. He investigates efficient task scheduling, resource management in multicore and FPGA-based systems, and runtime support for dataflow models. His work enables high-performance execution of complex applications in domains such as scientific computing and cyber-physical systems. He actively contributes to European initiatives like TEXTAROSSA and AXIOM, aiming to develop next-generation exascale supercomputing technologies. The trend in his recent publications shows a strong focus on leveraging FPGAs for HPC, optimizing SpMV operations, improving task scheduling with hardware support, and developing frameworks for multi-FPGA clusters. His work consistently bridges theoretical models with practical implementations, emphasizing performance, scalability, and energy efficiency in heterogeneous computing environments. Scientific Awards: Premi UPC al Compromís Social 2019 Premi Disseny per al Reciclatge 2013 Alvarez Martinez has advised or collaborated with several doctoral students, including Jaume Bosch, Xubin Tan, and Fahimeh Yazdanpanah. He has been involved in numerous competitive R&D projects, often related to high-performance computing and parallel programming models. His work includes significant contributions to educational innovation, particularly in active learning methodologies and formative assessment using interactive systems. He leads and participates in research labs and teams focused on programming models and computer architecture, notably the PM group at UPC/BSC. These teams develop runtime systems, compilers, and hardware accelerators to push the boundaries of parallel computing efficiency and programmability.

Rafael Brüschweilerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Protein Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rafael Brüschweiler is a Professor and Ohio Research Scholar at The Ohio State University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology. He serves as the NMR Executive Director for the Ohio State Campus Chemical Instrument Center and the NSF-funded National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center. His research focuses on biophysical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and computational modeling, emphasizing protein dynamics, metabolomics, and NMR method development. He received his Ph.D. from ETH Zurich and completed a postdoc at the Scripps Research Institute. His research integrates experimental NMR, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning to study protein structure-function relationships, metabolic pathways, and biomolecular interactions. Key areas include the dynamics of oncogenic K-Ras, glucokinase glucose sensing, and nanoparticle-assisted NMR techniques. His work is funded by the NIH and NSF, with applications in biomedical diagnostics and drug discovery. Dr. Brüschweiler leads a multidisciplinary lab training students and postdocs in NMR spectroscopy, computational methods, and metabolomics. His lab developed tools like DEEP picker and COLMAR for automated NMR data analysis, contributing to the SECIM metabolomics center. He actively recruits students interested in protein dynamics, computational modeling, or metabolomics.

Zohreh Sharafiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Human Aspects of Software Engineering
• Gender Studies in Software Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zohreh Sharafi is an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering in the Department of Computer and Software Engineering (GIGL) at Polytechnique Montréal. Previously, she served as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she worked with Dr. Westley Weimer and was awarded the prestigious NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a software engineer at Morgan Stanley, contributing to the firm's electronic trading platform and serving as principal architect of SURF, a market data simulator. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from École polytechnique de Montréal under the supervision of Dr. Giuliano Antoniol and Dr. Yann-Gaël Guéhéneuc, a Master of Applied Science in Software Engineering from Concordia University, and a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from the University of Tehran. Dr. Sharafi leads the SENSE Lab, a multidisciplinary software engineering research laboratory focused on understanding problem-solving strategies developers use during software development, with particular attention to human factors such as gender and native language. Her research combines human-centric design with experimental methodologies, investigating cognitive processes involved in software development using biometric measures including eye tracking and neuroimaging. Current active projects include evaluating trustworthiness perceptions of software artifacts and studying the role of creativity in software engineering tasks. She has made significant contributions to understanding how gender influences program comprehension and code review processes. Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on empirical methods in software engineering, particularly eye tracking and neuroimaging techniques to study developer cognition. Her work spans program comprehension, code review, requirements engineering, and the impact of human factors on software development processes. She has developed methodological frameworks for conducting eye tracking studies in software engineering and has made notable contributions to understanding how visualization techniques affect software development tasks. NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship NSERC Discovery Grant Program and Launch Supplements (Sep 2024-Sep 2029) IVADO Startup & Operation Fund (Jan 2022-Jan 2023) Scholarship for Doctoral Studies from Fonds de Recherche du Quebec Distinguished Reviewer Awards from IEEE ICPC 2020 and ACM FSE 2024 Dr. Sharafi actively mentors students including Mahta Amini (PhD Candidate, IVADO Scientifique en résidence 2024 Laureate), Cameron Cherif (PhD Candidate), Sara Yabesi (Master's Student), and Anthonia Njoku (Graduate research intern). She serves on numerous conference organizing committees including as Local Arrangement Chair for SANER 2025, Program Co-chair for SEMLA 2024, and as a reviewer for top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering and ACM Computing Surveys. Her research is supported by multiple grants focused on understanding human factors in software engineering through empirical methods. At Polytechnique Montréal, Dr. Sharafi directs the SENSE Lab which brings together computer scientists, cognitive scientists, and software engineering researchers to investigate the cognitive aspects of software development. The lab employs advanced methodologies including eye tracking, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study how developers comprehend, navigate, and modify software systems. Current projects examine trustworthiness perceptions in code review, the role of creativity in software engineering tasks, and gender differences in software development processes.