جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Robotics
• Developmental Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tetsuya Ogata is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering at Waseda University. He also holds joint appointments as a Fellow at the Artificial Intelligence Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and as a visiting professor at the National Institute of Informatics (NII). Professor Ogata serves as director of the Institute of AI and Robotics at Waseda University, chairperson of the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), and research supervisor of JST CREST "Fundamentals and Core Technologies for Embodied AI" since 2025. Professor Ogata received his B.S., M.S., and D.E. degrees in mechanical engineering from Waseda University in 1993, 1995, and 2000, respectively. He began his academic career as a Research Associate at Waseda University (1999-2001), followed by positions as a Research Scientist at RIKEN Brain Science Institute (2001-2003), Lecturer (2003-2005) and Associate Professor (2005-2012) at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Informatics, before becoming a Professor at Waseda University in 2012. He was also a JST PRESTO Researcher from 2009 to 2015. Professor Ogata's research focuses on cognitive developmental robotics, deep predictive learning, and the integration of vision, language, and action (VLA) for human-robot interaction. His work explores how robots can learn through experience and interaction with humans and environments, developing models that allow for flexible behavior generation and adaptation. His research has significant implications for creating robots that can understand human intentions, collaborate effectively in real-world settings, and continuously learn from their experiences. The integration of multimodal information processing with predictive models forms the core of his approach to embodied artificial intelligence. Analysis of Professor Ogata's recent publications reveals a strong focus on deep predictive learning frameworks that enable robots to anticipate future states and generate appropriate actions. His research spans multiple domains including soft object manipulation, bimanual coordination, transparent object grasping, and integration of large language models with robotic systems. A notable trend is the increasing emphasis on multimodal integration, combining visual, tactile, and linguistic information to create more robust and adaptable robotic systems. His recent work also shows growing interest in the application of foundation models to robotics, aiming to create more general-purpose robotic capabilities. Best Paper Award, Advanced Robotics, The Robotics Society of Japan (2024) Best paper award Nomination Finalist, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (2024) Frontiers of Science Awards, The International Congress for Basic Science (2023) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (2023) Fellow, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering (2023) Fellow, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (2022) Fellow, The Robotics Society of Japan (2022) IBM Academic Awards (2017) Professor Ogata has been instrumental in establishing collaborative research frameworks between academia and industry, serving in leadership roles for multiple professional organizations including the Robotics Society of Japan, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, and Japan Deep Learning Association. His research has been supported by significant grants including JST CREST funding for "Fundamentals and Core Technologies for Embodied AI." He has mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to contribute to the field of robotics and AI, with many of his former students now holding positions in leading academic and industrial research institutions. Professor Ogata directs the Ogata Laboratory at Waseda University, which focuses on cognitive developmental robotics and deep predictive learning. The lab maintains strong collaborations with industry partners including major robotics companies and technology firms. In 2025, he played a key role in establishing the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), which brings together companies like Toyota, Nissan, and KDDI to advance the development of practical AI robotics technologies. His research group is known for its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, and engineering to create more human-like robotic capabilities.

Waldemar Kolanusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Immunology
• Cell Signaling
• Signal Transduction Pathways
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Waldemar Kolanus leads the Molecular Immunology and Cell Biology department at the University of Bonn's Life & Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES) . His research bridges immunoregulation , stem cell dynamics , and metabolic stress responses in immune cells. Unit 2 member at LIMES Principal investigator in SFB 704 and ImmunoSensation Cluster Leads a multidisciplinary lab with postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff His work focuses on intracellular signaling pathways connecting immune activation to tissue homeostasis, particularly through: Cytohesin proteins in integrin-mediated adhesion and migration TRIM71 in stem cell regulation and congenital hydrocephalus High-salt environments affecting macrophage function Publication trends show expertise in immune cell migration , genetic models , and chemical inhibition , with frequent use of mice and zebrafish for in vivo studies. Key articles explore: TRIM71's dual role in auditory development and germ cell maintenance Cytohesin family's Golgi regulation and insulin signaling Ruxolitinib's off-target migration inhibition of dendritic cells Contact details: Address: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Straße 31, Bonn Email: kolanus.sekretariat@uni-bonn.de Phone: +49 228 73-62788

Matthew B. Blaschkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Medical Image Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew B. Blaschko is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at KU Leuven, Belgium. He serves as director of the KU Leuven ELLIS unit and is a fellow in the ELLIS Health program. He is a Core PI in the Flanders AI Research Program, working as a workpackage lead for Decision Support Systems and Medical Imaging. Blaschko is also a member of the KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence and one of the leaders of the working group on Machine Learning and Data Science. Professor Blaschko received his B.S. from Columbia University, M.S. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Dr. rer. nat. from Technische Universität Berlin (awarded for work at Max Planck Institutes Tübingen). He was a Newton International Fellow at the University of Oxford and received his Habilitation (HDR) from École Normale Supérieure de Cachan. Prior to joining KU Leuven, he was a Permanent Research Scientist in the INRIA Saclay Research Center and a Faculty Member at Ecole Centrale Paris. His research focuses on machine learning techniques applied to visual data, with particular emphasis on calibration in deep learning, medical image analysis, and federated learning. Blaschko's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, as evidenced by technology developed in his research being incorporated into MONA, software for ophthalmic image analysis. His research group has made significant contributions to the fields of model calibration, uncertainty estimation, and medical imaging analysis, with recent publications showing strong trends toward improving reliability of AI systems in medical contexts and advancing theoretical understanding of calibration metrics. Professor Blaschko has been recognized with several awards including the Université Paris-Saclay STIC Doctoral School Best Scientific Contribution Award, Best Paper Award at CVPR 2008, Main Award at DAGM 2008, and Best Student Paper Award at ECCV 2008. Professor Blaschko has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students, with current and former students including Deniz Soysal, Claire Marchal, Dongli Xu, Sebastian Gruber, Jiameng Li, Marco Mezzina, and many others working on diverse topics from Alzheimer's disease analysis to surgical phase recognition. His research has been supported by various funding sources including the Flanders AI Research Program. He has co-organized several influential workshops including the "Another Brick in the AI Wall: Building Practical Solutions from Theoretical Foundations" at CVPR 2025, Commands 4 Autonomous Vehicles workshop at ECCV 2020, and the Learning from Limited Labeled Data workshop series at NIPS 2017 and ICLR 2019. His laboratory focuses on machine learning for medical image analysis, with applications in ophthalmology, neurology, and surgical robotics. The group maintains active collaborations with medical institutions and participates in international challenges such as the KNee OsteoArthritis Prediction (KNOAP2020) challenge.

• Neural circuit mechanisms
• Adaptive learning
• State-dependent decision-making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sabine Krabbe is a Group Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, Germany, where she leads research on neural circuit mechanisms underlying adaptive learning and state-dependent decision-making. Her work integrates neuroscience, molecular biology, and behavioral approaches to understand how internal states influence behavior and how these processes are disrupted in neurological disorders. Dr. Krabbe's research focuses on the interactions between midbrain circuits of the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area with their output structures such as the striatum and amygdala. She investigates how these networks integrate internal states with environmental cues to produce appropriate behavioral responses. Her laboratory employs state-of-the-art techniques including deep-brain calcium imaging at single-cell resolution in mice, opto- and pharmacogenetic manipulations, anatomical tracings, and molecular approaches to characterize neural circuit elements in detail. Her recent publications reveal significant insights into amygdala interneuron plasticity during fear learning, brain-wide representational drift in memory consolidation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease progression. Her work demonstrates how activity patterns within specific neural circuits change in early stages of neurodegenerative diseases and how this dysfunction contributes to cognitive deficits and emotional disturbances. Dr. Krabbe is actively involved in the neuroscience community, organizing the BonnBrain Conference 2026 and sharing research through social media platforms. She has established herself as an emerging leader in the field of systems neuroscience with a particular focus on the neural basis of emotional states and decision-making processes.

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• In vivo imaging
• MRI pulse sequence development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Guy Williams is a leading academic at the University of Cambridge with a focus on imaging science and clinical neurosciences, affiliated with Downing College and the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre . Holding a PhD in Physics from his initial Natural Sciences degree, he specializes in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and MRI techniques for brain imaging. Education: BA, PhD in Physics His research centers on non-invasive imaging of brain structure and function, particularly in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. His work involves developing novel MRI pulse sequences and advanced data analysis algorithms, including AI-based diagnostic tools. He leads studies on white matter integrity post-trauma, longitudinal dementia assessment, and applications of MRI in disorders of consciousness and addiction. Recent publications highlight collaborations in traumatic brain injury outcomes, AI-guided dementia prediction, and neuroimaging of post-COVID cognitive deficits. His team's work on ultra-high field laminar fMRI and distortion correction methods has advanced clinical neuroscience applications. Key techniques include diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), 7 Tesla MRI, and positron emission tomography (PET/MR). His research spans from basic NMR physics to clinical translation, with a strong emphasis on multi-site studies and real-world diagnostic implementation.

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.

Yuuko Uchikoshi Tonkovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood
• Multilingual Learners
• Bilingualism and Bilingual Education
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Yuuko Uchikoshi Tonkovich is a Professor at the School of Education, University of California, Davis, where she has served since 2004, advancing from Assistant to Associate and then to full Professor. Her work centers on language and literacy development in young dual language learners, with a focus on bilingualism, early literacy, and the role of family and media in language acquisition. Her research interests include: Early Childhood Development Multilingual Learners and Bilingual Education Language Acquisition and Literacy Parent-Child Interaction and Home Language Environment Quantitative Analysis of Educational Outcomes Educational Television and Multimedia Her recent publications span topics such as cognitive distancing in parent-child reading, morphological awareness in bilingual readers, and the impact of teacher language use in multilingual classrooms. The research consistently emphasizes longitudinal, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary approaches, particularly focusing on Chinese American and Mexican American immigrant families. Her scientific awards include: AERA Vocabulary SIG Notable Vocabulary Researcher Award (2025) Foundation for Child Development Young Scholars Program Grant International Reading Association Dissertation Fellowship and Finalist Award Harvard Graduate School of Education Fellowships She has advised numerous research projects and secured significant funding from NIH/NICHD, the Foundation for Child Development, and other organizations. She teaches courses such as Language Development, Early Literacy, and Research on Text Comprehension. She is actively involved in national initiatives, serving on the Technical Advisory Group for the First 5 California Dual Language Learner Study and as Associate Editor of Applied Psycholinguistics . She leads the Language & Literacy Development Lab at UC Davis, which investigates the cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development of dual language learners.

Risto Miikkulainenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroevolution
• Evolutionary Computation
• Deep Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Risto Miikkulainen is a Professor of Computer Science and Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin and VP of AI Research at Cognizant AI Lab. He directs the UTCS Neural Networks Research Group and is currently on leave from UT, working on Evolutionary Computation and Deep Learning at Sentient Technologies, Inc. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UCLA, 1990 M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Helsinki University of Technology (now Aalto University), 1986 Risto Miikkulainen's research focuses on biologically-inspired computation such as neural networks and evolutionary computation. His work spans three main areas: (1) Neuroevolution, evolving complex deep learning architectures and recurrent neural networks for sequential decision tasks in robotics, games, and artificial life; (2) Cognitive Science, developing models of natural language processing, memory, and learning that shed light on disorders such as schizophrenia and aphasia; and (3) Computational Neuroscience, studying the development, structure, and function of the visual cortex, episodic memory, and language processing. His research combines theoretical understanding of biological information processing with practical applications for developing intelligent artificial systems. His recent publications (2025) show a strong focus on evolutionary approaches to AI development, particularly in neural architecture search, loss function optimization, and explainable AI. Many papers explore the intersection of evolutionary computation with deep learning, creating more efficient and transparent AI systems. His work spans theoretical foundations and practical applications in areas ranging from environmental control systems to cognitive modeling. Scientific Awards: College of Fellows, International Neural Network Society, 2024 Best Pathway to Impact Award, NeurIPS Climate Change workshop, 2024 AAAI Fellow, 2023 IEEE CIS Evolutionary Computation Pioneer Award, 2020 Gabor Award, International Neural Network Society, 2017 Outstanding Paper of the Decade Award, International Society for Artificial Life, 2017 IEEE Fellow, 2016 Multiple Best Paper Awards at GECCO, CIG, and CEC conferences Deployed Application Award, AAAI/IAAI-2013, AAAI/IAAI-2018 Miikkulainen has extensive experience mentoring students through undergraduate research courses like CS378 Computational Intelligence in Game Design I and II, where students develop independent research projects on the OpenNERO research platform. He has received multiple awards for deployed applications, demonstrating the practical impact of his research. His work has led to the development of the NERO game platform, which serves as both an educational tool and research platform for AI. He directs the UTCS Neural Networks Research Group, which focuses on neuroevolution, cognitive science models, and computational neuroscience. The group has developed the NERO (Neuro-Evolving Robotic Operatives) platform, a machine learning game that allows users to train intelligent agents through evolutionary computation. The group's work spans theoretical research and practical applications in AI, with connections to both academic and industry partners.

• Self-organized criticality
• Neuronal network dynamics
• Excitation/Inhibition balance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Levina is an Assistant Professor for Computational Neuroscience at the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the self-organization of neuronal activity, critical dynamics in neural networks, and the excitation/inhibition balance in cortical circuits. Current positions: Assistant Professor (since 2018), Group Leader (2017-2018), Equality Officer (Computer Science) Previous roles: IST Fellow (2015-2017), Associated Researcher (2011-2015), Postdoc/PI (2011-2015), Postdoc (2008-2011) Her research integrates mathematical modeling , statistical physics , and computational neuroscience to study criticality phenomena, neural avalanches, and adaptive network dynamics. Key interests include: Self-organized criticality in neural systems Excitation/Inhibition balance mechanisms Network topology and dynamics Timescale analysis in neural processing Stochastic modeling of neural activity Recent publications reveal trends in understanding critical dynamics across biological and artificial networks, with applications to memory systems, sensorimotor integration, and disease modeling. She has received recognition as an IST Fellow .

Yiyu Yaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Three-way Decisions
• Granular Computing
• Rough Sets
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Yiyu Yao is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Regina, Faculty of Science. He holds a B.Eng. from Xi'an Jiaotong University and earned both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Regina. His office is located in College West 308.6, and he can be reached at Yiyu.Yao@uregina.ca or by phone at (306) 585-5226. Dr. Yao's research spans multiple interconnected domains in intelligent systems. His primary focus is on three-way decisions, which serves as a unifying framework for his work in granular computing, rough sets, and decision-theoretic models. He has developed significant theoretical contributions to decision-theoretic rough sets (DTRS) and probabilistic rough sets, creating bridges between uncertainty management and practical decision-making applications. His work extends to web intelligence, information retrieval systems, and multiview data analysis, where he applies his theoretical frameworks to real-world problems in data science and artificial intelligence. Analysis of Dr. Yao's recent publications reveals a strong continuing focus on three-way decision theory, with increasing applications across diverse domains. His work demonstrates evolution from foundational theoretical contributions to sophisticated applications in multi-criteria decision making, conflict analysis, and explainable AI. The research shows integration of granular computing principles with modern machine learning techniques, particularly in handling uncertainty and developing interpretable models. Recent publications indicate growing interest in the intersection of three-way decisions with fuzzy sets, shadowed sets, and cognitive approaches to data analysis. Dr. Yao has mentored numerous graduate students and has hosted many visiting scholars, primarily from Chinese institutions including Nanjing University Posts and Telecommunication, Harbin Normal University, Shaanxi Normal University, and others. He serves as Area Editor on Rough Sets for the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning and as Associate Editor for Information Sciences. He is also Associate Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Emerging Technologies in Web Intelligence and serves on multiple editorial boards including LNCS Transactions on Rough Sets and Web Intelligence and Agent Systems. He has organized significant conferences including the International Joint Conference on Rough Sets (IJCRS 2017) and served on the Steering Committee for the International Symposium on Fuzzy and Rough Sets.

Mareike Kühneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Behavioral Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Mareike Kühne is a full-time Professor of Business Administration at the Department of Business and Management, Brandenburg University of Technology. With a unique interdisciplinary background spanning economics, business administration, philosophy, and neuroscience, she bridges affective dimensions with economic rationality to develop holistic decision-making frameworks. Doctorate in Economics, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (1992-1997) Fulbright Scholar, San Diego State University (1997-1998) Studies in Philosophy, Humboldt University (2007-2011) Doctoral and Master’s in Neuroscience, Berlin School of Mind and Brain (2011-2013) Her research integrates insights from psychology and neuroscience into capital market-oriented corporate reporting, corporate governance, and normative rationality frameworks. She critiques current economic models for neglecting the embodied nature of cognition, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of rationality that incorporates lived experience. Her 15 most recent works span sustainability reporting (2025), neuroeconomics (2021), M&A disputes (2017), and IFRS standard evolution (2005-2012). These publications highlight her focus on reconciling traditional accounting principles with interdisciplinary approaches to decision-making. Fulbright Scholar (1997-1998) Prof. Kühne has taught at Humboldt University, HHL Leipzig, and the Berlin School of Mind and Brain. She actively participates in professional organizations including the German Society for Philosophy, European Accounting Association, and European Financial Reporting Advisory Group. Her work emphasizes the practical impact of neuroscientific findings on economic policy and standard-setting.

James Herbert-Readمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioural Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Collective Animal Behaviour
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr James Herbert-Read is an Associate Professor and Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology at the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge. He serves as Deputy Head of Department (Postgraduate Education) and leads the Marine Behavioural Ecology Group. His research focuses on understanding how animals, particularly marine organisms, collect and process information from their environments to make behavioral decisions, with emphasis on social interactions, adaptation mechanisms, and ecological constraints. His group employs theoretical frameworks, controlled experiments, and quantitative field studies to investigate behavioral diversity in marine species. Key themes include collective behavior, predator-prey dynamics, camouflage strategies, and the impacts of environmental stressors on animal decision-making. Recent publications highlight work on lionfish vocalization mechanisms, cuttlefish camouflage, citizen science applications in marine research, and behavioral responses to visual and acoustic noise. Scientific awards and affiliations include: Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology Associate Professor, University of Cambridge He has supervised research projects on topics such as: Social attraction in invasive fish species Evolution of coordinated movement Neurophysiological basis for leadership in shoals Maternal effects on offspring exploration

Daniel M. Wolpertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Motor Control
• Computational Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel M. Wolpert is a Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University and Principal Investigator at the Zuckerman Institute. His research focuses on computational models of movement, integrating sensory cues and cognitive elements to understand motor control, memory, and rehabilitation strategies for cerebellar disorders. Key Research Areas: Sensorimotor integration, probabilistic inference, reinforcement learning, predictive modeling of movement, and aging effects on motor learning. Selected Awards: Royal Society Fellow (2012), Minerva Golden Brain Award (2010), Fulbright Scholarship (1992-1995). Recent publications highlight his work on contextual learning, motor memory formation, and the computational basis of sensorimotor uncertainty. His lab develops robotic interfaces to study human motor behavior and collaborates on clinical applications for movement disorders. Current opportunities include postdoctoral fellowships in sensorimotor control and decision-making.

Giorgio Ascoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroanatomy
• Neuroinformatics
• Neuronal Morphology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giorgio Ascoli is a University Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at George Mason University, where he has been since 1997. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Neural Informatics, Structures, & Plasticity (CN3) and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Neuroinformatics . His affiliations span computational neuroanatomy, neuroinformatics, and hippocampal modeling. Education : PhD in Biochemistry and Neuroscience (1996), Scuola Normale Superiore; MS in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1993), Pisa University; BS in Chemistry and Physics (1991), Scuola Normale Superiore. Dr. Ascoli investigates the relationship between brain structure, activity, and function from cellular to circuit levels. His research focuses on anatomically plausible neural networks to model mammalian brains, particularly the hippocampus, with implications for understanding human memory and consciousness . He pioneered computational neuroanatomy, developing tools like L-Neuron for neuronal shape modeling and curating NeuroMorpho.Org , a central repository for digitally reconstructed neurons. His recent publications emphasize neuronal classification , connectome analysis , and biologically informed machine learning . Awards include the 2012 Outstanding Faculty Award (Virginia), 2022 AIMBE fellowship , and 2023 Presidential Faculty Excellence Awards . He has mentored over 20 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, with funding from NIH, NSF, DARPA, and private foundations. Scientific Contributions : Over 137 peer-reviewed articles, 4 patents, 2 authored/edited books, and leadership in NeuroMorpho.Org and Hippocampome. Grants : $20M+ in cumulative funding, including NIH R01s, NSF BRAIN EAGERs, and Burroughs-Wellcome Trust support. Labs : Leads the Computational Neuroanatomy Group within CN3, focusing on hippocampal modeling, neuronal morphology, and consciousness theories.

Pascal Mettesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hyperbolic Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Vision-Language Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pascal Mettes is a tenured Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam within the Informatics Institute, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He leads groundbreaking research in hyperbolic deep learning, a field he has significantly advanced through theoretical developments and practical applications in computer vision and multimodal learning. His research focuses on three primary domains: hyperbolic vision-language models that address the hierarchical nature of language-vision relationships; hierarchical deep learning using hyperbolic embeddings that naturally accommodate exponential growth patterns; and robust deep learning in hyperbolic space that improves out-of-distribution detection and network resilience. Mettes has established himself as a leading figure in this emerging field through numerous publications at top-tier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, ICML, NeurIPS, and ICLR. His recent work demonstrates how hyperbolic geometry provides natural solutions to fundamental limitations in modern deep learning, particularly regarding hierarchical data structures that cannot be adequately represented in Euclidean space. The publication trends show increasing impact and recognition in the computer vision and machine learning communities, with multiple papers receiving oral presentations and best paper nominations. Best paper nomination ESWC25 for 'Designing Hierarchies for Optimal Hyperbolic Embedding' Finalist MM 2023 Best Open-Source Software Competition (for HypLL) Multiple reviewer awards across major conferences including CVPR, ICLR, ECCV, ICML, and NeurIPS MM 2016 Best Doctoral Student Award TRECVID 2015 Winner Multimedia Event Detection Benchmark Mettes actively mentors eight PhD students working on hyperbolic learning and related topics, while also securing significant research funding including ELLIs PhD Award, NWO ClickNL, Google Perception Academic Funding, and Data Science Centre PhD Grants. He serves in prominent academic roles as Program Chair for International Conference on Multimedia Retrieval 2026 and has organized multiple workshops on hyperbolic learning at major conferences. His leadership in establishing hyperbolic deep learning as a recognized research direction is evident through his survey paper in IJCV 2024 and the development of the HypLL library for hyperbolic learning.