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Yee Whye Tehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yee Whye Teh is a Professor at the Department of Statistics, University of Oxford, and a research scientist at DeepMind. His work focuses on statistical machine learning, including probabilistic learning, Bayesian nonparametrics, deep learning, and Monte Carlo methods. He co-directs the ELLIS programme on Robust Machine Learning and has held roles such as Programme Co-chair for ICML 2017. Teh has delivered keynotes at UAI 2019, an IMS Medallion Lecture at JSM 2019, and the Breiman Lecture in 2017. His research emphasizes scalable inference algorithms, hierarchical models, and applications in genetics and natural language processing. Teh's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto (2003) and a Master's from the same institution (2000). He has contributed to widely used software tools like the Sequence Memoizer and has been recognized for his work through prestigious lectureships. Research interests span Bayesian nonparametric models, MCMC methods, and their applications in genetics and data compression. His lab collaborates on projects like fragmentation-coagulation processes for genetic variation modeling and Mondrian forests for online learning. Teh advises students through Oxford's graduate programs, though he notes high demand for mentorship. His work often bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in big data learning and small data problems.

Florentina Buneaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical machine learning theory
• High-dimensional statistical inference
• Optimal transport
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Florentina Bunea is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Cornell University’s Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, and an active member of the Graduate Fields of Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Computer Science. She also serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Council of her college, championing workforce diversity in data-science disciplines. Education & Institutional Roles Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Cornell University Member, Graduate Fields of Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science Member, Diversity and Inclusion Council, Bowers College of Computing and Information Science Research Interests Professor Bunea’s research lies at the intersection of statistical machine-learning theory and high-dimensional inference. She develops rigorous methodology supported by sharp theoretical guarantees to tackle core problems in modern data science. Recent themes include: Soft-max mixtures for understanding large-language-model/AI algorithms Optimal transport for high-dimensional mixture distributions Wasserstein-distance inference for sparse mixing measures in topic models Latent-space clustering and cluster-based inference in high dimensions Network modeling and hidden-structure inference Applications spanning genetics, systems immunology, neuroscience, sociology, and economics Research Funding & Awards Her work is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF-DMS). She is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and a recipient of the IMS Medallion Award. Editorial & Service Contributions Associate Editor: Annals of Statistics, Bernoulli, JASA, JRSS-B, EJS, Annals of Applied Statistics Co-Editor: Chapman & Hall/CRC Statistics and Applied Probability Monograph Series Advising & Collaboration Professor Bunea has mentored numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, including Xin Bing, Shuyu Liu, Seth Strimas-Mackey, and Yang Ning, among others. Collaborative projects extend across Cornell and external institutions, producing widely-used software packages and high-impact publications. Contact Office: 1184 Comstock Hall, Cornell University Email: fb238@cornell.edu Phone: (607) 255-8449

Alexis Battleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Genomics
• Machine Learning
• Computational Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexis Battle is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University with appointments in Biomedical Engineering , Computer Science , and Genetic Medicine (secondary). She directs the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare and serves as Deputy Director of the Data Science and AI Institute . Educated at Stanford University (PhD in Computer Science, 2013), Battle transitioned to academia after leadership roles at Google. Research Focus: Battle’s work bridges genomics and machine learning , emphasizing the impact of genetic variation on human health. Her lab develops tools like Watershed to predict functional effects of rare variants, aiming to enhance rare disease diagnosis. Key themes include non-coding DNA analysis , personalized genomics , and systems biology , with applications in cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders . Publications & Awards: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature , Science , and Genome Biology , with recent emphasis on single-cell transcriptomics , multiomics integration , and telomere biology . Recipient of the President’s Frontier Award (2022), Microsoft Investigator Fellowship (2019), and Searle Scholar (2016). Scientific Awards: 2022 President’s Frontier Award 2019 Microsoft Investigator Fellowship 2019 Johns Hopkins Discovery Award 2017 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award 2016 Searle Scholar Advising & Funding: Mentors 11 PhD students, 3 undergraduates, and postdoctoral fellows. Her research is funded by NIH, Searle Scholars, and institutional grants. The Battle Lab collaborates on projects like the GTEx Consortium , focusing on gene regulation and clinical genomics .

Martin T. Wellsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Statistics
• Theoretical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.

Itsik Pe'erمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Genetics
• Computational Biology
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Itsik Pe'er is a Full Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science, and holds a joint appointment as Professor of Systems Biology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. His research focuses on computational methods in human genetics, including genetic variation analysis, disease association studies, and algorithm development for genomic data. He leads the Itsik Pe'er Lab of Computational Genomics, which develops tools like Xplorigin, Germline, and SEACells to address challenges in genomics and medical research. His work spans machine learning applications in healthcare, microbiome analysis, and cancer genomics. Notable contributions include studies on hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, bias correction in predictive models, and the development of non-Euclidean learning libraries like Manify. Pe'er has advised students including Vladimir Vacic, Anat Kreimer, and Arthi Ramachandran, and collaborates on grants addressing genetic epidemiology and computational biology. His lab's location is in the Computer Science Building at Columbia's Morningside Campus.

Kathryn Roederمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Genetics
• Genomics
• Biostatistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Roeder is the UPMC University Professor of Statistics and Life Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Departments of Statistics & Data Science and Computational Biology. Her research focuses on developing statistical methods for genetic and genomic data, particularly in identifying autism risk genes and analyzing single-cell multi-omic data. She earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Penn State University and has been at CMU since 1994, previously serving as Vice Provost for Faculty (2015–2019). Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, Penn State University (1988) B.S. in Wildlife Resources, University of Idaho (1982) Research Interests: Her work integrates modern statistical techniques (high-dimensional statistics, machine learning, networks) to study complex diseases like autism and schizophrenia. Recent efforts include tools for analyzing single-cell RNA-seq and proteomic data, such as UNICORN, DAWN, and SCEPTRE. Key Awards: COPSS Distinguished Achievement Award (2020) National Academy of Sciences Member (2019) COPSS Presidents’ Award (1997) AAAS Fellow (2020) Advising & Grants: She has advised over 20 Ph.D. students, many contributing to landmark studies in autism genetics. Her grants include NIH funding for projects like the Autism Sequencing Consortium. Current research teams focus on computational biology and statistical genetics. Labs & Collaborations: Her lab develops software tools (e.g., TADA, MIND) and collaborates with the Autism Sequencing Consortium and iPSYCH-BROAD Consortium on large-scale genomic studies.

• Machine Learning
• Genomics
• Gene Regulatory Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sushmita Roy is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, affiliated with the Department of Computer Sciences and the College of Letters and Science. Her research focuses on developing computational methods in statistical machine learning to understand gene regulatory networks in living cells, particularly under environmental, developmental, disease, and evolutionary contexts. She explores bulk and single-cell genomic data integration to study processes like cell fate specification, host-microbe interactions, and diseases such as cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work emphasizes three key areas: inference of genome-scale transcriptional networks, evolutionary analysis of regulatory networks, and 3D genome organization dynamics. Roy’s lab collaborates across disciplines, leveraging genomic data from plant and mammalian systems. She has contributed to methodologies for analyzing chromatin accessibility, single-cell profiling, and network-based models of pathogen systems. Her affiliations include Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, and she is a leader in computational biology and systems genomics research.

Ann B Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Machine Learning
• Trust-Worthy UQ
• Likelihood-Free Inference
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ann B. Lee is a Professor and Co-Director of the PhD Program in Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University , with a joint appointment in the Department of Statistics & Data Science and the Machine Learning Department. Prior to joining CMU, she held positions as a J.W. Gibbs Assistant Professor at Yale University and a visiting research associate at Brown University. PhD in Physics, Brown University MSc/BSc in Engineering Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Her research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data in the physical sciences , emphasizing trustworthy inference, uncertainty quantification, and integration of classical statistics with machine learning. Recent work includes likelihood-free inference, calibrated forecasting, and diagnostics for generative models. The STAMPS research group , which she co-founded in 2018, hosts weekly meetings and public webinars. In Fall 2024, STAMPS will transition into a CMU Research Center. Recent publications span likelihood-free inference , climate modeling , and astronomy . Notable collaborations include applications to hurricane intensity guidance , galaxy redshift estimation , and cosmological parameter biases . She mentors PhD students and has advised multiple award-winning researchers, including ASA Best Student Paper Award winners. Her teaching includes advanced courses on probability, regression, and AI for climate sciences.

Farnoush Banaei-Kashaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Management
• Big Data
• Decision Support Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Farnoush Banaei-Kashani is an Associate Professor (Tenured) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver. She also holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. As the founder and director of the Big Data Management and Mining Lab (BDLab), she leads multiple GAANN Fellowship Programs, including BDSE (Big Data Science and Engineering), DDC (Data-Driven Cybersecurity), and II (Infrastructure Informatics). She directs the 'Data Science in Biomedicine' MS Track and focuses on data-driven decision systems (DDSs), integrating machine learning and big data analytics into healthcare, energy, transportation, and environmental applications. Education: Details not explicitly provided in the text. Her research spans data management cycles for DDSs, addressing challenges like big data volume, velocity, and variety. Key projects include iWatch (crime surveillance), POCM (mobility monitoring), and GeoSIM (urban texture documentation). She teaches courses such as Machine Learning Systems, Big Data Science, and Data Mining. Publications highlight advancements in sea ice classification, federated learning, proteomic networks, and privacy-preserving AI. Her work is funded by NSF, NIH, DOT, and industry partners like Google and IBM. She has advised numerous students and contributes to academic leadership as editor, conference chair (ACM SIGSPATIAL 2018/2019), and program committee member for venues like SIGMOD and KDD.

Emmanuel J. Candèsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Compressive Sensing
• Mathematical Signal Processing
• Computational Harmonic Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emmanuel J. Candès is the Barnum-Simons Chair in Mathematics and Statistics at Stanford University, with joint appointments in the Institute of Computational and Mathematical Engineering and as Professor of Statistics and Electrical Engineering (by courtesy). His research spans mathematical signal processing , high-dimensional statistics , and data science , focusing on compressive sensing, inverse problems, and applications to imaging sciences. 2021 IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal 2020 Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research 2017 MacArthur Fellow His recent work on conformal prediction and uncertainty quantification has advanced machine learning reliability, particularly in high-dimensional settings. Publications include breakthroughs in medical imaging, gravitational wave detection, and AI validation frameworks. Key collaborations include Terence Tao (UCLA) and Justin Romberg (Georgia Tech) for IEEE Kilby Medal recognition. He serves as Co-chair of Stanford's Data Science Institute and previously as Statistics Department Chair (2016–2019).

Georgia Perakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytics/AI
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Georgia Perakis is the John C Head III Interim Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management and a Professor of Operations Management and Operations Research & Statistics. She has been on MIT Sloan's faculty since 1998, contributing extensively to research in analytics/AI, optimization, and machine learning applications in pricing, supply chains, healthcare, and energy. Recognized as a leading academic, she has won numerous awards, including the INFORMS Fellow and Distinguished MSOM Fellow, along with multiple best paper awards. Perakis has supervised 30 PhD and 59 master's students, fostering lifelong academic relationships. Her administrative roles include co-director of the Operations Research Center and Associate Dean for Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of M&SOM and has held editorial leadership roles in top journals like Operations Research and Management Science. Her education includes a BS in Mathematics from the University of Athens and advanced degrees in applied mathematics from Brown University. Research Interests : Perakis focuses on solving complex problems at the intersection of optimization and machine learning, with applications in retail promotions, healthcare operations (e.g., emergency department management), and energy systems. Her work emphasizes practical solutions to real-world challenges, leveraging data-driven analytics and prescriptive models. Recent projects include optimizing patient placement in emergency departments and modeling demand for new products in retail. Grants & Awards : Her accolades include the NSF CAREER Award, PECASE Award, and over a dozen best-paper recognitions. Notable contributions include a finalist position in the JD.com Competition (2019) and winning first place for Johnson & Johnson’s demand-prediction work (2018). She has also pioneered methodologies for equitable resource allocation in healthcare. Education & Leadership : Perakis holds leadership roles in interdisciplinary initiatives like the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and the Food Supply Chain Analytics and Sensing Initiative. Her teaching excellence is underscored by awards such as the Jamieson Prize and Teacher of the Year (MIT Sloan). She has directed major programs like the MIT Leaders for Global Operations and the Executive MBA program. Labs & Teams : She is affiliated with the Operations Research Center (an interdepartmental PhD program) and collaborates with institutions like UMass Memorial Hospital on healthcare optimization projects. Her work integrates ethics into AI development, emphasizing fairness, bias mitigation, and societal impact.

Aad van der Vaartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• Medical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aad van der Vaart is a Professor of Stochastics at Leiden University's Mathematical Institute. He was awarded the prestigious NWO Spinoza Prize in 2015 for groundbreaking work in mathematical statistics, particularly Bayesian methods applied to medical imaging, genetic data, and complex models. His research bridges pure mathematical theory with applied domains like neuroscience and astronomy. Research Interests : Van der Vaart focuses on infinite-dimensional Bayesian statistics, nonparametric models, and statistical genetics. His work emphasizes rigorous mathematical analysis of prior distributions and their impact on data-driven conclusions. Applications include gene network modeling and PET scan image reconstruction. Key Contributions : Authored influential books on estimation theory; pioneered modern Bayesian approaches to high-dimensional data. His Spinoza Prize funds will support interdisciplinary research and hiring new talent in statistical methods. Awards : NWO Spinoza Prize (2015), recognized as a global leader in statistical theory. Future Directions : Expanding into astronomical data analysis and medical applications, leveraging Bayesian frameworks for big datasets.

Volodymyr Kuleshovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Generative Models
• Probabilistic Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Volodymyr Kuleshov is an Assistant Professor at Cornell Tech and Cornell University's Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on machine learning, particularly generative models, probabilistic methods, and applications in health and sustainability. He co-founded Afresh, an AI startup reducing food waste, and has commercialized genome sequencing work via Moleculo (now part of Illumina). Kuleshov earned his PhD from Stanford University, advised by prominent figures like Stefano Ermon and Serafim Batzoglou. He teaches courses like CS 5785 (Applied Machine Learning) and CS 6785 (Advanced Topics in Machine Learning). His awards include the NSF CAREER Award and Arthur Samuel Best Thesis Award. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University (2018), advised by Stefano Ermon, Serafim Batzoglou, Michael Snyder, Christopher Re, and Percy Liang. Research Interests: Core ML (generative models, approximate inference), health tech (genome sequencing, clinical decision support), sustainability (AI-driven food waste reduction). Notable projects include Caduceus for DNA sequence modeling and Diffusion Duality theory. Awards: Google Research Scholar Award (2025), Outstanding Paper Award (EMNLP 2023), NIH MIRA Award (2023). Students/Advising: Over 20 advisees across PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate programs, including Edgar Marroquin (PhD) and Charlie Marx (Stanford). Alumni include Allan Bishop (Bloomberg) and Yong Huang (UCI PhD). Labs/Teams: Leads research groups at Cornell Tech focusing on generative AI and its real-world applications. Collaborates with institutions like MILA (Montreal) and DeepMind.

Karoline Faustمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial community dynamics
• Microbial systems biology
• Bioinformatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karoline Faust is an Associate Professor at KU Leuven, affiliated with the Laboratory of Molecular Bacteriology (Rega Institute) and the Faculty of Medicine . She contributes to the iSi Health and Leuven One Health institutes, and serves on senior academic councils. Her research spans microbial systems biology, focusing on community dynamics and network analysis. Education: PhD in bioinformatics (2010, KU Leuven) Affiliations: KU Leuven, ISME Journal editorial board, Belgian Society for Microbiology Her research investigates microbial community dynamics , systems biology approaches to microbiomes, and bioinformatics tool development . She specializes in modeling human gut microbiota , synthetic microbial communities , and environmental microbiomes (e.g., microplastic impacts on Daphnia microbiomes). Her work integrates metabolic modeling , network analysis , and experimental systems to understand microbial interactions. Recent publications highlight her contributions to microbial network inference , 16S rRNA sequencing protocols , microfluidics , and ecological modeling of microbiomes. She develops tools like manta , miaSim , and CoNet to analyze community structures. Teaching: Karoline co-teaches courses in microbiology, bioinformatics, and network analysis at KU Leuven, and has contributed to international workshops on microbial network inference. Scientific Engagement: She serves as Senior Editor at ISME Journal and Secretary of the Belgian Society for Microbiology .

Hongtu Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biostatistics
• Medical Image Analysis
• Precision Medicine
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hongtu Zhu is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics, Statistics, Radiology, Computer Science, and Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). He holds affiliations with the Gillings School of Global Public Health and leads the Biostatistics and Imaging Genomics Analysis Lab. His expertise spans statistical learning, medical imaging, AI, and big data integration, with a focus on precision medicine and biomedicine. Dr. Zhu earned his PhD in Statistics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2000) and has held prior roles including DiDi Fellow/Chief Scientist (2018-2020) and Bao-Shan Jing Endowed Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2016-2018). He has published over 345 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals like Nature, Science, and JASA, and actively contributes to editorial roles including Coordinating Editor of JASA. His research interests include neuroimaging analysis, knowledge graphs, and AI applications in healthcare. Notable awards include the COPSS Snedecor Award (2025), IEEE Fellowship (2025), and IMS Medallion (2027). He has mentored over 80 PhD students/postdoctoral fellows and serves on NIH grant review panels and professional organizations like the ASA's Section on Statistics in Imaging. Key Contributions: Imaging genomics, brain connectivity studies, ridesharing market optimization, medical AI frameworks Lab Innovations: Brain Imaging Genetics Knowledge Portal, Biomedical Knowledge Graph Interface Teaching: Advanced biostatistics courses (Generalized Linear Models, Deep Learning in Biomedicine) Recent work explores causal inference in healthcare, X chromosome's role in neurobiology, and AI ethics in medical vision-language models. His interdisciplinary projects bridge statistics, computer science, and clinical practice to address complex biomedical challenges.