Linlin You | Computing | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Linlin You | Computing | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the University of Pavia,  Italy

Linlin You is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-sen University, specializing in Smart Cities, Autonomous Systems, Distributed Computing, and Federated Learning. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Pavia and has conducted research at MIT and Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. Linlin has authored over 70 publications and holds 21 patents. She serves as an editorial board member for prestigious journals like The Innovation and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Her contributions in advancing distributed computing and federated learning have earned her recognition, including the Smart City Technology Innovation Award, highlighting her impact in sustainable urban development and intelligent systems. computing

Professional Profiles

Academic and Professional Background

Linlin You is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-sen University and a Research Affiliate at MIT. Formerly a senior postdoc at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, she earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pavia in 2015. Her research spans Smart Cities, Autonomous Systems, Distributed Computing, Federated Learning, and AI-driven solutions for transportation and energy. She has authored over 70 publications in top-tier journals/conferences and holds 21 patents. Linlin serves on editorial boards, including The Innovation (IF 33.2), and is an IEEE Senior Member. computing

Research and Innovations

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Areas of Research

Her research focuses on systems and services, computing, and learning.

Research Focuses

Linlin You’s research focuses on Smart Cities, Autonomous Systems, Distributed Computing, and Federated Learning. Her work explores the impact of urban morphology on solar capacity in three-dimensional cities, accurate modeling of photovoltaic modules using deep learning networks, and personal mobility service systems in urban areas. She has developed innovative federated learning mechanisms and contributed to understanding solar accessibility and sustainable urban development. Linlin’s research also addresses mobility sensing systems, public sentiment analysis for smart city design, and cloud computing service quality management. Her contributions span over 70 publications, numerous patents, and editorial roles in leading journals, demonstrating leadership in advancing technologies for intelligent urban environments.

Publications

  1. From cell tower location to user location: Understanding the spatial uncertainty of mobile phone network data in human mobility research, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Precise Landmark-Map for Bundle Adjustment LiDAR Odometry, Publication date: 2024.
  3. Resource-Aware Split Federated Learning for Edge Intelligence,, Publication date: 2024.
  4. SiG: A Siamese-Based Graph Convolutional Network to Align Knowledge in Autonomous Transportation Systems.Publication date: 2024.
  5. Unravelling the effects of dynamic urban thermal environment on utility-scale floating photovoltaic electricity generation, Publication date: 2023.
  6. FedRSM: Representational-Similarity-Based Secured Model Uploading for Federated Learning, Publication date: 2023.
  7. Efficiency-Improved Federated Learning Approaches for Time of Arrival Estimation, Publication date: 2023.
  8. Enterprise oriented software engineering education: a preliminary frameworkPublication date: 2023.
  9. Multi-source data management mechanism and platform,  Publication date: 2022.
  10. Integrated Mobility for Individuals in Smarter Cities: a Crowd-sourcing approach, Publication date: 2022.
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Monika Nagy-Huber | Machine learning | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Monika Nagy-Huber | Machine learning | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the University of Basel, Switzerland

Monika Timea Nagy-Huber, a Swiss national, is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Basel, specializing in Physics-informed Machine Learning Algorithms under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Volker Roth. She is part of the Biomedical Data Analysis research group. Monika holds a Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Basel, where she focused on Numerics and Algebra-Geometry-Number Theory. Her master’s thesis explored the Local Discontinuous Galerkin Method for solving the Wave Equation. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Basel. Monika is passionate about integrating advanced mathematical techniques with cutting-edge computer science applications.

Professional Profiles

Education

09/2019 – Present: PhD in Computer Science, University of Basel ‣ Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Volker Roth ‣ Research group: Biomedical Data Analysis ‣ Specialisation: Physics-informed Machine Learning Algorithms 02/2016 – 02/2019: Master of Science in Mathematics, University of Basel ‣ Areas of specialisation: Numerics (Partial Differential Equations for Wave Equations), Algebra-Geometry-Number Theory (Elliptic Curves) ‣ Master’s thesis: “Das lokale diskontinuierliche Galerkin-Verfahren mit lokalem Zeitschrittverfahren zur Lösung der Wellengleichung” (translated: The Local Discontinuous Galerkin Method with Local Time Stepping Method for solving the Wave Equation), Grade 5.5 ‣ Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marcus J. Grote 09/2011 – 02/2016: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Basel

Research Focus

Monika Timea Nagy-Huber’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of advanced computational methods and biomedical applications. Her work involves developing and applying physics-informed machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems, such as partial differential equations, relevant to biomedical data analysis. She has contributed to various projects, including studying the effects of LSD on brain connectivity, learning invariances with input-convex neural networks, and creating mesh-free Eulerian physics-informed neural networks. Her interdisciplinary approach leverages deep learning and computational science to address challenges in neuroscience, exercise science, and environmental monitoring, demonstrating a robust expertise in integrating theoretical mathematics with practical applications.

Publications

  1. Physics-informed boundary integral networks (PIBI-Nets): A data-driven approach for solving partial differential equations, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Using Machine Learning–Based Algorithms to Identify and Quantify Exercise Limitations in Clinical Practice: Are We There Yet?, Publication date: 2023.
  3. The effect of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on whole-brain functional and effective connectivity, Publication date: 2023.
  4. Learning invariances with generalised input-convex neural networks, Publication date: 2022.
  5. Mesh-free eulerian physics-informed neural networks, Publication date: 2022.
  6. Mesh-free Eulerian Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Publication date: 2022.
  7. Visual Understanding in Semantic Segmentation of Soil Erosion Sites in Swiss Alpine Grasslands, Publication date: 2022.
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