Minseok Ryu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Minseok Ryu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Minseok Ryu, Arizona State University, United States

Dr. Minseok Ryu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.S. and B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from KAIST. Dr. Ryu’s research spans advanced scientific computing, privacy-preserving federated learning, and power system resilience. He has held notable positions at Argonne and Los Alamos National Laboratories and has been recognized by the Department of Energy for his highlighted research. He is a member of prominent societies like INFORMS and IEEE. πŸŒŸπŸ§‘β€πŸ«πŸ”¬

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EducationΒ 

Her hold a Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, completed in May 2020 πŸŽ“. Prior to this, I earned a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from KAIST in Daejeon, Korea, in February 2014 πŸš€. My academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in the same field at KAIST, which I completed in February 2012 ✈️. This extensive background has equipped me with a robust understanding of both industrial systems and aerospace technologies, paving the way for a dynamic and interdisciplinary career πŸ› οΈπŸŒ.

Honors & Awards

In 2024, I had the honor of being an Alliance Fellow with the Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care during their esteemed Faculty Summer Residency program. My research has consistently been recognized, including being highlighted by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Scientific Computing Research in both 2023 and 2022 🌟. My academic journey has been supported by several prestigious awards, such as the Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant from the University of Michigan in 2016 πŸŽ“ and multiple fellowships in 2015. Additionally, my early academic achievements include the National Science Foundation Student Award πŸ† and recognition from the Government of Korea for outstanding scholarship 🌍.

Employment πŸ’Ό

He is currently an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University (since August 2023), after a tenure as a Postdoctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory from 2020 to 2023.

Research focus

M. Ryu’s research spans privacy-preserving federated learning frameworks, including differential privacy and distributed control of optimal power flow in electric grids. They also contribute to distributionally robust optimization techniques for scheduling and staffing problems, particularly in healthcare and power systems. Their work emphasizes practical algorithms and frameworks (like APPFL) for enhancing privacy and efficiency in distributed systems. Additionally, they explore mitigating uncertain impacts of geomagnetic disturbances on electric grids. Overall, M. Ryu’s research integrates optimization, privacy, and robustness into practical applications across diverse domains. πŸ“ŠπŸ”’

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Data-Driven Distributionally Robust Appointment Scheduling over Wasserstein Balls

APPFL: Open-Source Software Framework for Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning

A Privacy-Preserving Distributed Control of Optimal Power Flow

An extended formulation of the convex recoloring problem on a tree

Nurse Staffing under Absenteeism: A Distributionally Robust Optimization Approach

Differentially private federated learning via inexact ADMM with multiple local updates

Mitigating the Impacts of Uncertain Geomagnetic Disturbances on Electric Grids: A Distributionally Robust Optimization Approach

Algorithms for Mitigating the Effect of Uncertain Geomagnetic Disturbances in Electric Grids

Development of an Engineering Education Framework for Aerodynamic Shape Optimization

Enabling End-to-End Secure Federated Learning in Biomedical Research on Heterogeneous Computing Environments with APPFLx

 

 

Huseyin Bekir YILDIZ | Energy Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Huseyin Bekir YILDIZ | Energy Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Huseyin Bekir YILDIZ, BartΔ±in University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bekir YILDIZ is a versatile academic with expertise in chemistry, materials science, and engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Middle East Technical University and has held numerous academic positions worldwide. Currently serving as Director of Central Research Laboratory and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bartin University, he’s recognized for pioneering research in nanotechnology, solar energy, and biosensors. His leadership extends to administrative roles and his accolades include prestigious awards like TEKNOFEST Gold Medal. πŸŽ“πŸ”¬πŸŒž His innovative projects, including biodegradable solar cells, showcase his commitment to sustainable technology.

 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“:

Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bekir YILDIZ earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. His doctoral research focused on synthesizing and characterizing conducting copolymers, exploring their electrochromic properties and enzyme immobilization under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Levent Toppare.

Awards and Recognitions πŸ†:

He has garnered numerous accolades for his pioneering work, including prestigious awards like TEKNOFEST Gold Medal and recognition from various universities and organizations for his innovative research contributions.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bekir Yildiz’s research focus primarily revolves around the development and application of novel biological photovoltaic (BPV) cells and conducting polymers. His work explores the synthesis and characterization of materials for efficient solar energy conversion, including cyanobacteria-based BPV cells and polymeric composites. Additionally, he delves into electrochromic properties and bioelectrochemical devices, aiming to advance sustainable energy technologies. Through interdisciplinary approaches, Prof. Yildiz contributes significantly to the fields of nanotechnology, photoelectrochemistry, and biosensors, fostering innovations for greener energy solutions. πŸŒ±βš‘πŸ”¬

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