Prof. Dr. Brigitte Jaumard | Machine Learn Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Jaumard | Machine Learn Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Jaumard, Concordia University, Canada

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Jaumard is a distinguished professor in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Concordia University, Canada. She has a prolific career in academia and research, holding multiple prestigious roles, including Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Optimization of Communication Networks. Her work spans over several decades, and she has contributed significantly to the fields of artificial intelligence, communication networks, and optimization. Dr. Jaumard has also held leadership positions at the Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) and has been recognized for her innovative work in AI and machine learning. She has received numerous awards, including Best Paper Awards at international conferences. 🌟

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Suitability for Award

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Jaumard is an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence, optimization, and communication networks. Her leadership in research, exemplified by her role as a Tier I Canada Research Chair and her work in AI and machine learning, has made significant strides in both theoretical and applied research. Prof. Jaumard’s numerous awards and honors further attest to the high regard in which her work is held. Her impactful research and dedication to advancing technology make her an excellent choice for this prestigious award. 🏆

Education

🎓 Prof. Dr. Brigitte Jaumard holds a Thèse d’Habilitation from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris (1990), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (ENST), Paris, with the highest honors in 1986. She also completed a DEA (M.Sc.) in Artificial Intelligence from Université Paris VI (1984) and a degree in Computer Engineering/Information System Engineering from Institut d’Informatique d’Entreprise (1983). Her educational background laid a solid foundation for her career in optimization, AI, and communication networks. 📘

Experience

🧑‍🏫 Prof. Jaumard has held several prestigious academic appointments, including as a professor at Concordia University since 2010, where she currently teaches and conducts research in optimization and AI. She served as a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Optimization of Communication Networks from 2001 to 2019. Additionally, Prof. Jaumard has been involved in administrative roles, such as the Scientific Director of CRIM and Principal Data Scientist at Ericsson’s Global AI Accelerator. Her leadership in both academic and industrial research has made significant impacts on AI and network optimization. 🌍

Awards and Honors

🏅 Prof. Jaumard has received multiple accolades, including Best Paper Awards at the IEEE International Symposium on Measurements & Networking (2022) and IEEE Sarnoff Symposium (2017). She also ranked 1st in the 2022 ITU Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in 5G Challenge (Graph Neural Networking) and 2nd in 2021. These awards highlight her groundbreaking contributions to AI, machine learning, and network optimization. Her consistent recognition in prestigious conferences and competitions underscores her expertise and leadership in the field. 🌟

Research Focus

🔬 Prof. Jaumard’s research focuses on optimization of communication networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-centric AI. She has made significant contributions to the development of scalable network models, including network digital twins, and has advanced the application of graph neural networks in communication systems. Her work in AI spans across both theoretical aspects and real-world applications, particularly in optimizing network performance and improving AI systems’ reliability. Prof. Jaumard’s research has had a lasting impact on both academia and industry. 🧑‍💻

Publication Top Notes:

  • New branch-and-bound rules for linear bilevel programming
    • Year: 1992
    • Citations: 969
  • Cluster analysis and mathematical programming
    • Year: 1997
    • Citations: 961
  • Algorithms for the maximum satisfiability problem
    • Year: 1990
    • Citations: 558
  • A generalized linear programming model for nurse scheduling
    • Year: 1998
    • Citations: 408
  • A branch and cut algorithm for nonconvex quadratically constrained quadratic programming
    • Year: 2000
    • Citations: 262

 

Dr. Jianhuan Cen | AI for Science Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jianhuan Cen | AI for Science Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jianhuan Cen, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Dr. Jianhuan Cen holds a master’s degree in Computational Mathematics and a bachelor’s degree in Information and Computing Science from Sun Yat-sen University, where he has consistently excelled academically and earned multiple scholarships. His research has made significant strides in AI model benchmarking for molecular property prediction and crystal structure prediction using diffusion models, showcasing his ability to integrate deep learning with scientific computation. Dr. Cen’s work has implications for material science and molecular simulation. He is known for his collaborative spirit and leadership in various research projects and software development efforts, and his versatility is evident from his involvement in programming problem review and testing school OJ websites.

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Educational Background:

Dr. Cen has a robust academic foundation, with a master’s degree in Computational Mathematics and a bachelor’s degree in Information and Computing Science from Sun Yat-sen University, a leading institution in China. He has excelled academically and received multiple scholarships for his achievements.

Technical Skills and Contributions:

He has extensive hands-on experience in distributed computing, high-performance computing, and algorithm implementation using C/C++, Python, and Matlab. Dr. Cen’s project experience includes:

Implementing Locality Sensitive Hashing (LSH) on distributed clusters using Hadoop and Spark.

Developing a Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) based linear hash index, showcasing expertise in advanced database systems and memory environments.

Research Impact:

Dr. Cen has contributed to various high-impact projects, including AI model benchmarking for molecular property prediction and crystal structure prediction using diffusion models. His interdisciplinary work bridges the gap between deep learning and scientific computation, which could have broad applications in areas like material science and molecular simulation.

Collaboration and Leadership:

He has been involved in multiple research projects and collaborative software development efforts, indicating strong teamwork and leadership capabilities. He has also reviewed programming problems and tested school OJ websites, demonstrating his versatility.

Research Excellence:

Dr. Cen’s research focuses on solving high-dimensional partial differential equations (PDEs) using deep learning methods. He has developed innovative approaches that combine cutting-edge deep learning techniques with finite volume methods to tackle these complex problems.

Research Publications

1.  “Adaptive Trajectories Sampling for Solving PDEs with Deep Learning Methods” (Applied Mathematics and Computation).

2.  “Deep Finite Volume Methods for Partial Differential Equations” (SSRN).

Conclusion:

Dr. Jianhuan Cen’s academic achievements, research contributions in deep learning and computational mathematics, and technical prowess make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work is not only theoretically rigorous but also practically applicable, showing promise for future advancements in both academic and industrial contexts.