جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Steven I-Jy Chienمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Engineering
• Urban Rail Transit
• Sustainable Transportation Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven I-Jy Chien serves as Professor and Director of the Transportation Program within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His career spans academia, government, and industry with significant contributions to transportation engineering research and practice. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Maryland-College Park (1995) M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Maryland-College Park (1991) B.S. in Civil Engineering from Tamkang University (1983) Professor Chien's research focuses on transportation system resilience, sustainable transit operations, and advanced traffic modeling. His work addresses critical challenges in urban rail networks, demand-responsive transit services, and energy-efficient transportation systems. He employs sophisticated computational methods including genetic algorithms, machine learning, and Bayesian approaches to solve complex transportation problems involving network vulnerability, passenger behavior, and infrastructure optimization under uncertainty. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on transportation resilience against cascading failures, sustainable operations for electric transit systems, and pandemic-responsive aviation scheduling. His research spans diverse geographic contexts including major Chinese metropolitan areas and U.S. transportation networks, demonstrating global applicability of his methodologies. His professional recognition includes: 2024 Keynote Speaker at Union-Tech Lecture, National Taiwan Ocean University 2022 Keynote Speaker at International Conference of Chinese Institute of Transportation 2022 Best Poster Award from New Jersey Department of Transportation Professor Chien has secured research funding from federal agencies including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) where he contributed to CORSIM traffic simulation software development. His industry experience with China Engineering Consultants Inc. and Information Dynamic Inc. informs his practical approach to transportation challenges. As Transportation Program Director, he oversees curriculum development and industry partnerships that prepare students for transportation sector careers. He maintains active collaboration with transportation agencies globally, particularly through his leadership in the Transportation Program at NJIT which serves as a hub for innovation in urban mobility solutions.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Gaussian Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey Pleiss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Science. He is also a CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute and an inaugural member of CAIDA's AIM-SI (AI Methods for Scientific Impact) cluster. His work bridges statistical theory, machine learning, and computational methods with applications across various scientific domains. Pleiss received his PhD from the Computer Science department at Cornell University in 2020, where he was advised by Kilian Weinberger and worked closely with Andrew Gordon Wilson. Prior to his faculty position at UBC, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University with John P. Cunningham. His research focuses on the intersection of deep learning and probabilistic modeling, particularly on developing heuristic and approximate notions of uncertainty from machine learning models. His work has significant implications for reliable and optimal decision-making in experimental design and scientific discovery. Major research thrusts include neural network uncertainty quantification, Bayesian optimization, Gaussian processes, and ensemble methods. Pleiss develops theoretical frameworks while maintaining strong connections to practical applications across scientific domains. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on uncertainty quantification in deep learning models, with particular attention to the limitations and capabilities of ensemble methods in the era of overparameterized models. His work increasingly addresses practical challenges in Bayesian optimization for scientific discovery, especially in materials science. There's also a growing emphasis on computational efficiency in Gaussian process methods, reflecting his commitment to making advanced statistical techniques accessible for real-world applications. CIFAR AI Chair Pleiss currently advises several graduate students including Donney Fan (PhD, Computer Science), Tim G. Zhou (MSc, Computer Science), Zachary Lau (MSc, Statistics), Nathan Cantafio (BSc, Statistics), and Tristan Cinquin (Research Intern at Vector Institute). His research is supported by multiple funding sources including his CIFAR AI Chair position, which provides significant research resources for advancing machine learning methodologies with scientific impact. Pleiss co-created and maintains GPyTorch, a highly efficient and modular implementation of Gaussian processes in PyTorch designed for speed, modularity, and prototyping. He is also involved with CoLA (Compositional Linear Algebra), a library for structured linear algebra operations in JAX and PyTorch that enables fast linear algebra computations by automatically exploiting matrix structure.

Gail E. Kaiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering
• Static and Dynamic Program Analysis
• Software Testing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gail E. Kaiser is a Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the Programming Systems Laboratory (PSL) in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University. She has been with Columbia University since 1985, becoming a full Professor in 1998. Prof. Kaiser's research spans software engineering, program analysis, software testing, and software security, with recent focus on addressing challenges in AI/ML systems testing and security. Prof. Kaiser received her PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 1985 and her ScB in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT in 1979. Her dissertation at CMU was titled "Semantics for Structure Editing Environments" under advisor Nico Habermann, and at MIT she completed "Automatic Extension of an Augmented Transition Network Grammar for Morse Code Conversations" under advisor Al Vezza. Prof. Kaiser's research interests primarily focus on software engineering following a systems building approach, with recent emphasis on static and dynamic program analysis techniques to improve software reliability and security. Since 2005, she has investigated testing "non-testable" programs, particularly in machine learning, data mining, and scientific computing applications where traditional testing oracles are insufficient. She has developed novel techniques and tools for detecting bugs and verifying repairs in complex systems. Concurrently, she has worked on collaboration environments for computational scientists, creating knowledge sharing and domain-aware environments to support scientific workflows. Prof. Kaiser's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence. Her work addresses critical challenges in testing AI systems, code understanding through deep learning, vulnerability detection, and educational tools for computational thinking. There's a clear evolution from traditional software engineering topics toward AI/ML applications, with particular emphasis on metamorphic testing for non-testable systems, code similarity analysis, and educational applications. Prof. Kaiser has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career: Distinguished Journal Award (10 Years) from 18th IEEE International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation (ICST), April 2025 Best Research Paper Award at 24th IEEE International Conference on Source Code Analysis & Manipulation (SCAM), October 2024 Distinguished Reviewer Awards for ASE 2024 and FSE 2024 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award for "CONCORD: Clone-aware Contrastive Learning for Source Code", July 2023 Best Student Paper Award at ICCE 2021 Multiple ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards dating back to 2014 Presidential Young Investigator in Software Engineering and Software Systems from NSF (1988-1993) Prof. Kaiser has chaired Columbia's doctoral program since 1997 and served on editorial boards including IEEE Internet Computing and as a founding associate editor of ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology. Her lab has been continuously funded by major agencies including NSF, NIH, DARPA, ONR, NASA, and numerous companies. Current grants include significant NSF funding for secure containers architecture, learning semantics of code for software assurance, and finding semantic security bugs. As Director of the Programming Systems Laboratory (PSL), Prof. Kaiser leads research in software systems, program analysis, and software testing. The lab has developed numerous tools and techniques for software reliability and security, with recent focus on challenges in AI/ML systems. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, often resulting in deployable tools that address real-world software engineering challenges.

Lin Tanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software-AI synergy
• Software dependability
• Software engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lin Tan is a Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University , holding the Mary J. Elmore New Frontiers Professorship . She joined Purdue in 2019 after serving as a Canada Research Chair and associate professor at the University of Waterloo. She is an ACM Distinguished Member and IEEE Senior Member . Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign BS in Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University Research Interests: Professor Tan’s research lies at the intersection of software engineering , artificial intelligence , and security . Her work focuses on software-AI synergy , software dependability , defect detection & repair , and software text analytics . She leverages machine learning and natural language processing to enhance software reliability, and conversely uses software techniques to improve the dependability of AI systems. Her recent projects include building binary foundation models (Nova), evaluating large language models for code generation and repair, and developing interactive debugging tools that reduce debugging time by one-third. She also explores robot task planning with LLMs and automated front-end development . Awards & Honors: Best Paper Award Finalist, ICRA 2025 ELATES Fellow, 2024-2025 ACM SIGSAC Distinguished Paper Award, CCS 2024 J.P.Morgan AI Faculty Research Awards (2020, 2021, 2022) ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (ASE 2020, MSR 2018, FSE 2016) Canada Research Chair (2017) Ontario Early Researcher Award (2015) NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplements Award (2015) Google Faculty Research Awards (2010, 2014) IEEE Micro Top Picks (2006) Advising & Funding: Professor Tan currently advises eight PhD students and has graduated 20+ PhD and Master’s students now thriving in academia (York University, Concordia University, University of Alberta) and industry (Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Google). Her group is generously supported by NSF , Meta/Facebook Research Awards , J.P.Morgan AI Faculty Awards , and NSF REU programs. Labs & Teams: She leads the Software Reliability & AI Lab at Purdue, recruiting postdocs, PhD, MS, and undergraduate researchers year-round. Lab interests span binary recovery , LLM-based program repair , testing deep-learning libraries , and data-free model extraction .

Liang Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• AI/ML Applications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Liang Cheng is the Department Chair and Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Toledo. He leads a department with ~700 students across CS, CSE, and EE programs. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), IoT, AI/ML, and intelligent infrastructure, supported by over $30M in funding from NSF, DOE, DOT, and industry. Notable projects include CPS Breakthrough initiatives and underground sensing systems. He co-edited a multidisciplinary book on Underground Sensing and contributed to smart grid cybersecurity. Dr. Cheng has held leadership roles at Lehigh University, shaping faculty governance and equity policies. His 100+ publications span networking, real-time systems, and sensor networks. He advises on funded projects totaling $30M+ and has pioneered pedagogical approaches in computer science education. Research Interests: Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS): Focuses on autonomous drones, energy systems, and real-time infrastructure Networking: Expertise in TSN, DTN, and wireless protocols Cybersecurity: SCADA systems, PLC attack detection, and blockchain energy modeling Underground Sensing: Geo-sensing via wireless signals and subsurface tomography Grants & Projects: Over 20 sponsored projects including NSF CPS Breakthrough (2018-2023), ABB smart grid projects, and DARPA-funded EDIFY systems. Key contributions include reconfigurable wireless architectures and network calculus tools for real-time systems. Teaching: Courses span senior design, compiler design, parallel computing, and wireless sensor networks. Developed pedagogical patterns for non-CS programming education. Awards: Recognized for leadership in academic governance and interdisciplinary research collaboration.

• Aerospace Composites
• Damage Tolerance Analysis
• Impact Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Andrew Rhead is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, specializing in aerospace composites and damage tolerance analysis. His research focuses on impact damage detection, failure mechanism modeling, and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques for composite structures. MSci in Mathematical Sciences (Dynamical Systems) - University of Bristol (2006) PhD in Composite Damage Tolerance - University of Bath (2009) His work develops computationally efficient analytical models for compression after impact (CAI) strength prediction in composite laminates, surpassing traditional finite element methods. Key projects include hydrogen storage systems for aircraft, cryogenic composite testing, and steered fiber manufacturing optimization. Active in 10 projects including ASPIRE and HyFIVE Collaborates with Airbus, GKN Aerospace, and EPSRC Research trends show emphasis on sustainable aviation materials, structural battery integration, and advanced testing methodologies. Current affiliations include the Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI) and Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures (IMPS).

Daniel E. Hoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Regulatory Governance
• Fairness in AI
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel E. Ho holds multiple prestigious positions at Stanford University: William Benjamin Scott and Luna M. Scott Professor of Law Professor of Political Science Professor of Computer Science (by courtesy) Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Faculty Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences He serves on the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Commission (NAIAC), as Senior Advisor on Responsible AI at the U.S. Department of Labor, and as a Public Member of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). Ho earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and Ph.D. from Harvard University, completing a clerkship with Judge Stephen F. Williams on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. His research bridges artificial intelligence, law, and public policy with emphasis on: Regulatory governance frameworks for AI systems Fairness and bias mitigation in algorithmic decision-making Environmental enforcement using satellite imagery and computer vision Methods for estimating racial disparities without direct demographic data Legal AI reliability and statutory research systems Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a consistent focus on practical AI governance tools addressing real-world regulatory challenges. Key themes include developing benchmarks for legal applications, mitigating hallucination in legal AI tools, and creating systems for statutory research. His work demonstrates strong integration of technical AI methods with policy implementation, particularly in environmental enforcement and fairness assessment. As Director of the Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab), Ho leads interdisciplinary research partnerships with government agencies. While specific grant details aren't provided, RegLab's operational model indicates substantial research funding for policy-relevant AI projects. No student advisees are mentioned in available materials. Ho's leadership extends to national advisory roles where he shapes federal AI policy through evidence-based recommendations, particularly regarding environmental protection and civil rights enforcement mechanisms.

David W. Jacobsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Object Recognition
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

David W. Jacobs is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with a joint appointment at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). He also served as the interim Director of the University of Maryland Center for Machine Learning starting in 2018. University: University of Maryland School: College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Professor Education: He received his B.A. from Yale University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT. Research Interests: His research primarily focuses on computer vision and machine learning, particularly visual object recognition, lighting variation modeling, 3D reconstruction, perceptual organization, motion understanding, and the integration of vision with graphics and human-computer interaction. A major applied contribution is the development of Leafsnap , an electronic field guide app for plant identification, which has been downloaded over 1.5 million times and used in biodiversity and educational contexts. Publication Trends: His recent scholarly output centers on deep learning, convolutional networks, residual architectures, generative models (especially GANs), and interpretability. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in vision and AI. Scientific Awards: Honorable Mention, Best Paper Award, CVPR 2000 Best Student Paper Award, UIST 2003 Best Paper Award, Eurographics 2016 2011 Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Pioneer Award for Leafsnap Teaching and Advising: He has taught advanced courses such as CMSC 422 (Introduction to Machine Learning) and CMSC 828L (Deep Learning). He mentors students through course projects and research, though specific advisees are not listed. He has collaborated with institutions like Columbia University and the Smithsonian on impactful interdisciplinary projects. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with UMIACS and leads research efforts in vision and learning, contributing to the University of Maryland Center for Machine Learning. His team has developed several mobile applications including Leafsnap, Birdsnap, and Dogsnap, demonstrating a strong focus on real-world deployment of vision technology.

Zhuoyue Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Database systems
• Security
• Query processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zhuoyue Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His office is located at 338I Davis Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, and he can be reached at zzhao35@buffalo.edu or by phone at (716) 645-4735. Dr. Zhao received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Utah in 2021, where he was advised by Prof. Feifei Li and Prof. Jeff Phillips. Prior to that, he earned his BS in Computer Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2016, where he was part of the prestigious ACM Class. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research under Prof. Kenny Zhu and spent Fall 2015 as a research assistant at Hong Kong Polytechnic University supervised by Prof. Eric Lo. Dr. Zhao's research focuses on database management systems, with specific emphasis on traditional and approximate query processing, query optimization, database systems on modern hardware, transaction processing, indexing, and storage. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, often resulting in systems that address real-world database challenges. He has made significant contributions to probabilistic query processing, transaction scheduling, and learned indexing techniques. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward optimizing database performance in hybrid transactional/analytical processing environments. His research increasingly integrates systems techniques with machine learning approaches, particularly in the area of learned indexes. There's also a strong focus on making database operations more efficient through innovative scheduling mechanisms and query processing techniques that can handle concurrent updates. Google PhD Fellowship (2019-2021) Best Paper Award at SIGMOD 2016 for "Wander Join: Online Aggregation via Random Walks" Best Paper Award at SIGMOD 2025 for "Low-Latency Transaction Scheduling via Userspace Interrupts" Dr. Zhao currently advises several PhD students including Yunnan Yu, Congying Wang, Gaoxiang Liu (co-advised with Prof. Ziming Zhao), and Zhuoran Li. He has successfully guided MS student Nithin Sastry Tellapuri to graduation (Fall 2023), who is now employed at AirPay. His research is supported by significant funding including an NSF CAREER award (#2339596) totaling $599,977 for research on "Speedy and Reliable Approximate Queries in Hybrid Transactional/Analytical Systems" (2024-2029) and an unrestricted Google gift of $30,000 (2021). Dr. Zhao leads the ADBLab research group at UB, where students work on cutting-edge database systems research. His lab focuses on building practical database systems that address real-world challenges in query processing, transaction management, and indexing. The lab maintains strong connections with industry partners and regularly contributes to open-source database projects.

• Internationalisation of Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Export Readiness
• Export Commitment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Alvin Tan is a Lecturer in the School of Advertising, Marketing & PR at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research focuses on SME internationalisation, export readiness, and managerial decision-making in cross-border contexts. He holds a PhD in International Business from the University of Queensland (2012) and has over a decade of academic experience, including roles in teaching units like AMB110 Internationalisation. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (International Business), University of Queensland (2012) Bachelor of Business (Honours), Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Commerce (International Business), University of Tasmania Research Interests: Small-medium enterprise internationalisation drivers, export decision rigidity, managerial commitment in export strategies, and inward internationalisation dynamics. His work emphasizes the pre-internationalisation phase and has contributed to frameworks like the export readiness index. Awards: QUT Vice Chancellor's Performance Award for Teaching Excellence (2008) Accredited Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Teaching and Supervision: Specializes in global business strategy, international marketing, and supervises postgraduate students on SME internationalisation topics.

• Digital Archaeology
• Computational Archaeology
• Machine Learning in Archaeology
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Karsten Lambers is Professor of Digital and Computational Archaeology at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, where he leads research and teaching in the application of computational methods to archaeological data. His work integrates machine learning, remote sensing, text mining, and citizen science to advance archaeological prospection and heritage management. He is affiliated with the Department of Archaeological Sciences and plays key roles in research groups and university-wide initiatives such as SAILS and ARCHON. His research interests span Digital Archaeology , Machine Learning in Archaeology , Remote Sensing , Geoarchaeology , and Human-Environment Interaction . He investigates how computational tools can extract meaningful archaeological information from large datasets, including LiDAR imagery and excavation reports. His fieldwork spans Central Europe and Latin America, with a focus on prehistoric landscapes and cultural heritage. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward automated detection using deep learning (e.g., R-CNN, WODAN), named entity recognition in archaeological texts (e.g., ArcheoBERTje), and citizen science integration for data validation. His work bridges archaeology with computer science, geomatics, and environmental science, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological rigor. His scientific awards include: Best Thesis Award (University of Zurich, 2005) EUROPA NOSTRA Award (2020, 2022) Membership in the German Archaeological Institute (since 2022) Lambers actively supervises students and leads major research projects such as ABMA, EXALT, and Heritage Quest. He has secured substantial research funding and collaborates widely with computer scientists, geophysicists, and palaeoecologists. His teaching includes digital methods, modeling, and simulation, often linked to ongoing research. He has also contributed to open educational resources and digital textbooks in archaeology. He leads or participates in several research labs and teams, including the Digital Archaeology Research Group (which he chairs), the Heritage Quest citizen science project, and interdisciplinary teams focusing on alpine terraces and Iraqi prospection. His work emphasizes the integration of digital tools into practical archaeological workflows, advocating for complementary human-computer strategies.

• Photovoltaics
• Solar Cells
• Silicon Solar Cells
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olindo Isabella serves as a Full Professor within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science at Delft University of Technology. She heads the Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD) research group, driving innovation in solar energy conversion technologies. Her academic role encompasses teaching, research leadership, and extensive collaboration with industry and international institutions to advance photovoltaic science and engineering. Professor Isabella's research spans multiple domains of photovoltaics, including silicon and perovskite solar cells, thin-film technologies, offshore floating systems, and agrivoltaics. She investigates material properties, device physics, and system performance to enhance efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability of solar energy solutions. Her work integrates experimental and computational approaches for comprehensive analysis. Analysis of her recent publications indicates a strategic focus on machine learning for PV-climate classification, impedance spectroscopy of silicon solar cells, offshore floating platform engineering, and perovskite crystallization processes. These studies collectively address key barriers to large-scale solar deployment, such as performance prediction, structural integrity in marine environments, and novel material synthesis. Scientific Awards: The available information does not mention any specific awards or honors for Professor Isabella. She has guided the research of 20 students and secured competitive funding for impactful projects. Currently, she leads SYMBIOSYST (2023-2026), which explores symbiotic relationships between solar PV and agriculture, and recently completed TRUST-PV (2020-2024), aimed at improving PV plant integration across market segments through machine learning and monitoring technologies. The PVMD group under her direction operates state-of-the-art laboratories for solar cell fabrication and characterization. The team collaborates with global partners on field trials, data analysis, and technology development, contributing to both fundamental knowledge and practical applications in renewable energy.

• Optimization
• Complex Networks
• Statistical Inference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefano NASINI is an Associate Professor at the University of Lille 3, specializing in Quantitative Methods within the Economics and Mathematics Sciences. He holds a HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from the University of Lille 3 (2021), a Ph.D. in Statistics and Operations Research from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (2015), and a Master in Statistics (2011). His research focuses on optimization, complex networks, statistical inference, and microeconomic applications. He has held academic positions including a post-doctoral role at IESE Business School (2014–2016) and a visiting researcher role at the University of Lisbon (2014). His work spans scheduling optimization, network analysis, financial contagion modeling, and energy system planning. Key contributions include specialized algorithms for large-scale optimization problems and frameworks for decentralized portfolio management. He is a member of the LEM research group and teaches courses in optimization, econometrics, and social network analysis at the Grande École and MSc levels. Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications, including network-based diffusion models, multi-market financial strategies, and dynamic choice analysis. His research bridges theoretical advancements in operations research with practical challenges in economics, energy, and transportation systems. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising roles and grants are not detailed here, but his extensive publication record reflects active collaboration within academic and applied domains.

Arvind Karunakaranمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Work and Occupations/Professions
• Organization Theory
• Technological/Organizational Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arvind Karunakaran is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Management Science and Engineering. He holds affiliations with the Center for Work, Technology, and Organization (WTO) , Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) , Stanford Institute for Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) , and the Digital Economy Lab (DEL) . His research focuses on authority and accountability in the workplace , particularly under technological change and human-AI augmentation. Education: Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management (2018) His work employs ethnographic and field-based methods to study empirical puzzles in workplace dynamics, complemented by comparative-historical analysis and quantitative/textual data analysis . Key research areas include social/algorithmic evaluation of workers , human-AI reskilling , and conflicts in symmetrical relations . Recent publications analyze AI's impact on workplace inequality , platform governance , and crowd-based accountability . His findings are published in top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Organization Science . Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Best Published Paper Award (ASA, 2025) Gerard J. Tellis Best Junior Faculty Paper Award (AIM Conference, 2025) W. Richard Scott Article Award (ASA, 2024) Responsible Research in Management Award (RRBM, 2024) Future of Organizations Fellowship (2024) Professor Karunakaran advises doctoral and master's students in areas related to technology and organizations , and teaches courses on organizational behavior , organizational theory , and innovation management .

Navid Azizanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Control Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Navid Azizan is the Alfred H. (1929) and Jean M. Hayes Career Development Assistant Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), holding dual appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (in Control, Instrumentation & Robotics) and the Schwarzman College of Computing's Institute for Data, Systems & Society (IDSS). He is also a Principal Investigator in the Laboratory for Information & Decision Systems (LIDS), and a faculty member of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center, the Center for Computational Science and Engineering, and the Operations Research Center. Dr. Azizan received his PhD in Computing and Mathematical Sciences from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 2020, his MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2015, and his BSc in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Physics from Sharif University of Technology in 2013. Prior to joining MIT, he completed a postdoc at Stanford University's Autonomous Systems Laboratory and was a research scientist intern at Google DeepMind. His research spans the intersection of machine learning, systems and control, mathematical optimization, and network science. Dr. Azizan's work focuses on developing principled learning and optimization algorithms for reliable intelligent systems, with applications to autonomy and sociotechnical systems. His research has significant implications for creating trustworthy AI systems that can operate effectively in complex, uncertain environments. Dr. Azizan's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on uncertainty quantification, reliable AI systems, constrained optimization, and control-oriented learning. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in autonomous systems where safety and reliability are paramount. His research group has made notable contributions to areas including neural network verification, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and adaptive inference techniques for large language models, with several papers featured on MIT News and selected for oral presentations at top conferences. Alfred H. (1929) and Jean M. Hayes Career Development Professorship (2025-present) Frank E. Perkins Award for Excellence in Graduate Advising (2025) List of Outstanding Academic Leaders in Data from the CDO Magazine (2024, 2023) Amazon Science Hub Research Award (2023) Outstanding UROP Faculty Mentor (2023) Esther and Harold E. Edgerton (1927) Career Development Chair (2022-2025) Information Theory and Applications (ITA) Gold Graduation Award (2020) Dr. Azizan has been recognized for his excellence in graduate advising, receiving the Frank E. Perkins Award for Excellence in Graduate Advising in 2025. During the pandemic, he founded and co-organized the 'Control meets Learning' virtual seminar series, connecting researchers across disciplines. His work has attracted significant research funding from industry partners including Google, Amazon, and MathWorks, supporting both fundamental research and practical applications in reliable intelligent systems. The Azizan Lab at MIT brings together researchers from mechanical engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics to tackle challenges at the intersection of learning and control. The lab emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, with a particular focus on developing algorithms that provide guarantees of performance and safety. Current research directions include uncertainty quantification in AI systems, constrained optimization for neural networks, and control-oriented learning for autonomous systems, with applications spanning robotics, transportation, and complex sociotechnical systems.