جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Subodha Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Blockchain
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Subodha Kumar is the Paul R. Anderson Distinguished Chair Professor of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. He serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Business Analytics and Disruptive Technologies and has a secondary appointment in Information Systems. His roles include Ph.D. Program Concentration Director for Operations and Supply Chain Management. With over 240 publications, he ranks #1 globally in Information Systems Research publishing and holds a robotics patent. His research focuses on AI, blockchain, healthcare analytics, and cybersecurity, with notable contributions to digital transformation and operations management. Awards include the INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow and POMS Fellow. He advises major journals like Production and Operations Management and organizes conferences like POMS 2018. Media mentions span NYT, WSJ, and CBS. Education: University of Washington faculty Texas A&M University faculty Research Interests: Dr. Kumar explores AI applications, blockchain in fintech, healthcare system optimization, and supply chain analytics. He investigates cybersecurity’s operational impacts and data mining strategies. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in digital transformation and platform economies. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes digital platforms (e.g., blockchain adoption, telemedicine impact), organizational behavior (real-time feedback systems), and healthcare operations (personalized treatment algorithms). He frequently collaborates internationally, with studies appearing in Management Science, Information Systems Research, and Decision Sciences. Awards & Recognition: Changjiang Scholars Chair (China) ISB Visiting Professorship POMS Executive Editor Grants & Labs: Secured NIH grants for health analytics projects. Leads Temple’s analytics center fostering industry partnerships. Active in editorial roles (e.g., Production and Operations Management Journal Deputy Editor). Teaching: Offers courses in data science, optimization methods, and innovation entrepreneurship at graduate/undergraduate levels.

• Robotics
• Photogrammetry
• Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Cyrill Stachniss is a Full Professor at the University of Bonn , where he heads the Lab for Photogrammetry and Robotics and is affiliated with the Lamarr Institute for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence . He was previously a Visiting Professor in Engineering at the University of Oxford until 2025. His academic journey includes positions at the University of Freiburg, University of Zaragoza, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. University: University of Bonn School: Faculty of Engineering Department: Department of Photogrammetry Academic Rank: Professor His research spans robotics, photogrammetry, SLAM, autonomous navigation, perception systems, agricultural robotics, and unmanned aerial vehicles . He emphasizes probabilistic techniques for mobile robots and has made significant contributions to visual and LiDAR-based localization, scene understanding, and 3D reconstruction. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward neural implicit representations, agricultural phenotyping, radar-based perception, and active learning . His team develops robust systems for real-world deployment in dynamic and unstructured environments, particularly in precision farming and autonomous vehicles. Scientific Awards: IEEE RAS Early Career Award (2013) Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow (2010) 7th EURON Georges Giralt Award (2008) Multiple Best Paper Awards at ICRA, IROS, RSS, and RAL Faculty Teaching Award, University of Freiburg He has advised numerous students and leads the DFG Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob and Research Unit FOR 1505 Mapping on Demand . His lab has co-founded three startups, reflecting strong industry and societal impact. He also runs the educational video series 5 Minutes with Cyrill , explaining key robotics concepts.

Susan Davidsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Databases
• Bioinformatics
• Data Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan Davidson is the Weiss Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where she co-directs the Data Science Program. She currently serves as Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and chairs the Computing Research Association's Board of Directors. Her research focuses on databases, bioinformatics, data management, and provenance-based systems. Co-founder, Greater Philadelphia Bioinformatics Alliance Founding co-director, Center for Bioinformatics Fulbright Scholar and Hitachi Chair, INRIA-GEMO Key research areas include data citation, trust management in collaborative systems, workflow provenance, and privacy in data analysis. Her recent publications explore explainability frameworks, sub-table selection for data exploration, and security in distributed training systems. 2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching 2021 VLDB Women in Databases Award 2021 AAAS Fellow 2020 Spira Award for Teaching & Mentoring 2017 IEEE TCDE Impact Award She has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, including Sudeepa Roy (Duke University) and Julia Stoyanovich (NYU). Courses taught recently include CIS550 (Database Systems) and CIS545 (Big Data Analytics).

Stan Ahaltمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Science
• High-Performance Computing
• Biomedical Informatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stan Ahalt serves as the inaugural Dean of the UNC School of Data Science and Society (SDSS) and holds a professorship in the Department of Computer Science at UNC-Chapel Hill. He previously directed the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) and currently acts as its executive advisor. Additionally, he is the associate director of informatics and data science at NC TraCS, the translational research institute at UNC. His academic journey includes a 22-year tenure as professor of electrical and computer engineering at Ohio State University and leadership roles at the Ohio Supercomputer Center. Ahalt’s research focuses on applying data science to societal challenges such as healthcare, climate, and judicial reform. Key initiatives include the National Consortium for Data Science and the iRODS project, which advanced enterprise data management systems. Ahalt has secured over $34.5M in grants to lead high-impact projects like the NHLBI BioData Catalyst (unifying biomedical data), the NCATS Translator (accelerating clinical discovery), and the NIH HEAL Initiative (ensuring FAIR data standards). He mentors students across doctoral and master’s programs, teaching data science fundamentals in courses like COMP 116: Introduction to Scientific Programming. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by roles in RENCI, NC TraCS, and the SDSS. Ahalt’s contributions span cyberinfrastructure development, educational innovation, and translational research, positioning UNC as a national leader in data science.

Animesh Gargمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotics
• Reinforcement Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Animesh Garg is an Assistant Professor at the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech, where he leads the People, AI, and Robotics (PAIR) research group . He holds a Senior Researcher position at Nvidia Research and has courtesy appointments at the University of Toronto and Vector Institute. Previously, he served as Chief Scientific Officer at Apptronik (2024-2025) and Senior Staff Research Scientist at Nvidia Research (2018-2024). Education : Ph.D. in Operations Research from UC Berkeley (2011-2016), MS in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and University of Delhi. Research Focus : Building Generalizable Autonomy through Reinforcement Learning , Control Theory , and 3D Vision , with applications in Surgical Robotics , Self-Driving Labs , and Manufacturing . Key Article Themes : His recent work emphasizes Foundation Models for robotics, Differentiable Simulation , Language-Guided Autonomy , and Structured Inductive Biases in sequential decision-making. Scientific Awards : Stephen Fleming Early Career Professorship at Georgia Tech. Teaching : Courses on AI, Deep Reinforcement Learning, and Algorithmic Intelligence in Robotics at Georgia Tech. Labs & Collaborations : Affiliated with Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM) and ML@GT at Georgia Tech; collaborates intensively with Nvidia Robotics.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Light Field Cameras
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ravi Ramamoorthi is the Ronald L. Graham Professor of Computer Science and Director of the UC San Diego Center for Visual Computing. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and is an affiliate of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). He joined UC San Diego in 2014, previously at UC Berkeley and Columbia University. He also holds a part-time appointment as a Distinguished Research Scientist at NVIDIA. His research focuses on visual computing, including rendering, computer vision, light field cameras, and physics-based modeling. Notable contributions include foundational work on spherical harmonic lighting, neural radiance fields (NeRF), and Monte Carlo rendering techniques. His work bridges graphics, vision, and signal processing with applications in sparse reconstruction, importance sampling, and real-time rendering. He teaches courses like CSE 167 (Computer Graphics), CSE 168 (Rendering), and advanced topics in computer graphics. Awards include ACM and IEEE Fellowships, the Okawa Foundation Grant, and multiple Frontiers of Science Awards. His research is supported by NSF, ONR, and industry collaborators including Adobe, Sony, and Qualcomm. Key projects include the Center for Visual Computing, Light Field research, and educational initiatives like edX MOOCs on computer graphics and rendering. His work has influenced industry tools (e.g., Pixar, RenderMan) and modern real-time rendering pipelines with denoising techniques.

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.

Jelena Grbicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Topology
• Algebra
• Combinatorics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Jelena Grbic is a distinguished mathematician serving as Professor of Mathematics within the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton since 2012. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Belgrade, Serbia in 1997, followed by a Ph.D. in Algebraic Topology from the University of Aberdeen in 2004. Prior to her current position, she held academic appointments at the University of Manchester (2007-2012) as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, and at the University of Aberdeen (2004-2006) as Lecturer. Professor Grbic's research spans multiple interconnected domains of pure mathematics, with a primary focus on modern homotopy theory, particularly unstable homotopy theory, and its applications across topology, algebra, and geometry. Her work centers on decompositions and exponent problems in homotopy theory, homotopy aspects of Toric Topology, Hopf algebras, and geometric problems related to cobordisms and string topology. This research bridges abstract mathematical theory with potential applications in data science and computational topology. Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory in algebraic topology with increasing interdisciplinary connections. Her work demonstrates sophisticated mathematical techniques applied to complex topological structures, particularly moment-angle complexes and polyhedral products. Notably, her 2022 paper 'Aspects of topological approaches for data science' indicates growing interest in applying topological methods to contemporary data analysis problems, suggesting an expanding research horizon beyond pure mathematics. Professor Grbic actively supervises PhD students, including current student Salvatore Elia in Mathematical Sciences, and teaches modules covering algebraic topology and homotopy theory. She serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including Homology, Homotopy and Application (2019), Transactions of the London Mathematical Society (2021), and The LMS Newsletter (2017), contributing to the scholarly community through peer review and academic service.

• 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.

Freda Shiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• computational linguistics
• natural language processing
• computational multilingualism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Freda Shi is an Assistant Professor at the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo and a Faculty Member at the Vector Institute, where she holds a Canada CIFAR AI Chair. She joined the University of Waterloo in July 2024 after completing her Ph.D. at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (2024), advised by Professors Karen Livescu and Kevin Gimpel Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Science and Technology (Computer Science Track) with a minor in Sociology, Peking University (2018) Dr. Shi's research focuses on computational linguistics and natural language processing, particularly on deeper understandings of natural language and the human language processing mechanism. She is especially interested in learning language through grounding, computational multilingualism, and related machine learning aspects. Her work aims to inform the design of more efficient, effective, safe, and trustworthy NLP systems. She leads the CompLING Lab at the University of Waterloo, which investigates how language models process spatial relationships and acquire linguistic structures through grounded experiences. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research, with recent work focusing on spatial reasoning in vision-language models, multilingual chain-of-thought capabilities, and grounded language acquisition. She has published in top-tier conferences including ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, and NAACL, with several papers receiving notable recognition including Best Paper Nominee status at multiple venues. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical NLP applications, demonstrating how linguistic insights can improve AI systems. Scientific Recognition: Canada CIFAR AI Chair (2024) Google Ph.D. Fellowship Thesis of Distinction for her doctoral work Multiple Best Paper Nominee awards at major NLP conferences Dr. Shi teaches CS 784: Computational Linguistics and CS 486/686: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence at the University of Waterloo. She actively contributes to the NLP research community through conference participation, program committee service, and collaborative projects. Her research has significant implications for creating more robust, human-like language understanding systems and advancing the field of grounded language learning in artificial intelligence.

• Embodied Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yonatan Bisk is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University within the Language Technologies Institute (with courtesy appointment in Robotics Institute). His research bridges Natural Language Processing , Robotics , and Embodied AI , focusing on language grounding, theory of mind, and multimodal interaction. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Postdoctoral Experience : USC ISI, University of Washington, Allen Institute for AI Industry Appointments : Microsoft Research, Meta AI His research emphasizes embodied language systems and social intelligence in AI . Recent projects include WebArena for autonomous agents, SOTOPIA for social reasoning, and HomeRobot for open-vocabulary manipulation. He leads the REAL Center (Robotics, Embodied AI, and Learning) to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Key scientific awards include selection for the DARPA ISAT Study Group (2024). He teaches courses like "Talking to Robots" and "Multimodal Machine Learning" while serving as area chair/editor across NLP, Robotics, and ML communities.

• Computer Architecture
• Datacenter Systems
• Cloud-Native Server Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Babak Falsafi is a Full Professor at the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) at EPFL, leading the Parallel Systems Architecture Laboratory (PARSA). He is a renowned expert in computer architecture, datacenter systems, and cloud-native server design. His research focuses on post-Moore era computing, emphasizing heterogeneous architectures, energy efficiency, and scalable IT infrastructure. Falsafi is the founder of EcoCloud, an EC-sponsored industrial-academic consortium investigating sustainable information technology. He holds ACM and IEEE fellowships, a Sloan Research Fellowship, and has contributed to major projects like Optimus Prime (data transformation acceleration), AstriFlash (flash-based online service systems), and Midgard (virtual memory re-design). His work spans hardware-software co-design, memory systems, and security. Falsafi advises numerous PhD students and collaborates with industry partners such as Google and Cavium. Key achievements include pioneering scalable multiprocessor architectures, snoop filters in IBM BlueGene, and spatial memory streaming in ARM cores. His lab develops open-source tools like QFlex for server simulation. He frequently presents at top conferences (HPCA, ISCA, MICRO) and chairs workshops on post-Moore infrastructure. Teaching roles include leading courses in computer architecture and parallel systems across multiple EPFL departments (SIN, EDIC, SSC, SMA). His work addresses datacenter challenges like the 'data tax' and mitigating latency through specialized accelerators.

Steve Mussmannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data-centric machine learning
• Active learning
• Experimental design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Steve Mussmann serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he joined in Fall 2024. His research centers on data-centric machine learning, with emphasis on active labeling, data selection, and adaptive experimental design methodologies. He maintains active collaborations through Georgia Tech's Foundations of AI (FoAI) and ML@GT research groups. Mussmann earned his PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2021 under Percy Liang's supervision, following a BS in Math, Statistics, and Computer Science from Purdue University in 2015. His professional trajectory includes a machine learning researcher role at Coactive AI and an IFDS postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington's Paul Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. His research program investigates theoretical and practical aspects of data efficiency in machine learning systems, particularly focusing on active learning frameworks, statistical properties of data algorithms under concept drift, and task specification via prompts or demonstrations. Current projects address challenges in label-efficient training of large language models and multimodal dataset development. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing data-centric methodologies, with increasing emphasis on large-scale applications like multimodal datasets and language model fine-tuning. His work bridges theoretical guarantees in experimental design with practical frameworks like LabelBench for benchmarking label efficiency. Mussmann has received recognition through the IFDS postdoctoral fellowship. His contributions to the field include foundational work on active learning theory and data selection algorithms. IFDS postdoctoral fellow He currently advises five graduate students including PhD candidates Kangping Hu (CS) and Hangyu Zhou (ML), alongside MS students Kabir Kang and Kalp Vyas, and undergraduate Saloni Bedi. Former advisee Wei-Liang (Edison) Liao completed BS research under his supervision. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses CS 7545 (Machine Learning Theory) and CS 8803-DML (Data-centric Machine Learning). Mussmann operates within Georgia Tech's Foundations of AI initiative and ML@GT collective, which provide infrastructure for large-scale data-centric research. His lab develops open-source tools like LabelBench for reproducible evaluation of data selection techniques, with ongoing projects exploring video data exploration systems and adaptive finetuning frameworks for foundation models.

Anand Bhojanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Distributed Computing
• Wireless Networks
• IoT
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Anand Bhojan is an Associate Professor (Educator Track) at the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS). He is a member of the Communication and Internet Research Lab and serves on the Graduate Studies Committee. Dr. Bhojan is also the founder of Anuflora Systems and Virtual and Augmented Reality Labs (www.varlabs.org), and serves as Associate Editor of Computers and Electrical Engineering Journal, Elsevier, and Vice President of International Researchers Club, Singapore. Dr. Bhojan earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from NUS in 2011, where his thesis was nominated for the Best PhD Thesis Award. He also holds a Professional Master's in Computer Applications from Bharathidasan University (1999), a Bachelor's degree in Computing with Gold Medal (University topper) from Bharathiar University (1994), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Higher Education from University of Sheffield, UK (2003). His research spans multiple domains including Distributed Computing and Wireless Networks (IoT, Security, Blockchain), Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI, FinTech), and Entertainment Computing with focus on Games, VR/AR/Metaverse technologies. Dr. Bhojan leads the Metaverse Foundry research group which focuses on content generation for games & XR simulations across multiple domains including entertainment, healthcare, and architecture, while also experimenting with innovative teaching methods for entertainment media technologies. Dr. Bhojan's recent research has pioneered hybrid rendering techniques that strategically combine ray tracing and rasterization to create more realistic video game graphics without compromising performance. His work addresses critical challenges in real-time rendering, particularly in depth of field and motion blur effects, with the goal of making Hollywood-quality graphics accessible on a wider range of hardware. Earlier work focused on energy efficiency in mobile gaming, including power management techniques and latency optimization for cloud gaming. Among his notable achievements: 2012 Nominated for Best PhD Thesis Award (Wang Gungwu Medal & Prize), NUS 2011 Dean's Graduate Research Achievement Award (PhD), SoC, NUS 2006 Best R&D Project award from TOTE Board, Singapore 1995 Gold medal for first Rank (out of 4000) in Computing, Bharathiar University Dr. Bhojan has served as Organizing Chair and Program Chair for multiple international conferences and has delivered keynote talks at IEEE/ACM International Conferences. He teaches courses including Computer Networks Practice, Game Development, Interaction Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Game Development Project. He leads the Metaverse Foundry research group and the Virtual and Augmented Reality Labs, where undergraduate and graduate students have won multiple research and innovation awards. His research bridges entertainment, education, and emerging technologies with practical applications in making immersive experiences more accessible across different hardware capabilities while maintaining energy efficiency.

Christian Bizerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Integration
• Entity Matching
• Schema Matching
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Christian Bizer is a leading figure in web-based systems and data integration at the University of Mannheim , where he chairs Information Systems V: Web-based Systems . His research focuses on integrating data from multiple sources using large language models and LLM-based agents, with applications in product data extraction and DBpedia knowledge graph construction. He co-founded the DBpedia project and initiated the WebDataCommons initiative. Current research areas: Entity matching, schema matching, table annotation, information extraction, data discovery Key projects: WebMall benchmark, WInte.r integration framework, Schema.org analysis His work applies to e-commerce data integration and knowledge graph construction, with empirical studies on schema.org adoption. He supervises PhD students including Alexander Brinkmann and Ralph Peeters. Scientific Awards: Best Paper at iiWAS 2024 SWSA Ten-Year Award at ISWC 2019 Yahoo FREP Award 2015 Semantic Web Challenge winners Teaching includes courses on web data integration, web mining, large language models, and data mining for master's programs. He leads the DWS PhD colloquium and team projects on LLM agents for data integration.