Wonjun Lee| Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wonjun Lee | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Dr at University of Minnesota,Ā  United States

Driven by a passion for mathematical analysis and machine learning, I specialize in developing partial differential equations (PDE)-based algorithms to tackle high-dimensional machine learning challenges. With a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UCLA and a background in applied mathematics, I’ve honed my expertise in optimal transport, gradient flows, and mean field games. Currently, as an IMA-NIST Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Minnesota, I collaborate on machine learning projects with esteemed professors. My research, teaching, and work experiences underscore my commitment to advancing mathematical theory and its applications in cutting-edge technologies.

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Research Interests šŸ§ 

My research focuses on developing partial differential equations (PDE)-based algorithms to solve high-dimensional machine learning problems and analyze the theoretical properties of the algorithms. My interests include machine learning, generative modeling, optimal transport, gradient flows, and mean field games.

Academic Positions šŸŽ“

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN IMA-NIST Postdoctoral Fellow | Aug 2022 – Present Joint NIST-IMA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Analysis of Machine Learning at the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota (UMN). Working on machine learning projects with Prof. Jeff Calder, Prof. Gilad Lerman, and Prof. Li Wang. University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Assistant Adjunct Professor | Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 Taught introductory programming course in C++ (PIC 10A) as the main instructor.

Education šŸ“š

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Ph.D. in Mathematics | Sep 2017 – Jun 2022, Advisor: Professor Stanley Osher. Thesis: Algorithms For Optimal Transport And Their Applications To PDEs. George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia B.S. in Mathematics | May 2015 Concentration in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics GPA: 3.84/4.0 magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.

Honors and Awards šŸ…

2022: Rising Star in Data Science from the University of Chicago. PROFILE LINK, 2021: UCLA Dissertation Year Fellowship ($20,000), 2014: Outstanding Presentation Award at the Joint Mathematical Meetings, Baltimore, MD.

Teaching Experience šŸ“š

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Instructor | Aug 2022 ā€“ Present Spring 2024: Math 2243 – Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Spring 2023: Math 2243 – Linear Algebra and Differential Equations University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Teaching Assistant | Aug 2017 ā€“ Jun 2021 PIC 10ABC: Intro, intermediate, advanced C++ programming. PIC 16: Python with Applications – Python modules such as PyQt, SciPy, Pandas, and NLTK. Math 164: Fundamentals of optimization. Linear / nonlinear programming. Math 151B: Applied numerical methods with analysis of algorithms and computer implementations. Mentor from Directed Reading Program (DRP) | Jan 2021 – Mar 2022 Mentoring undergraduate students for the quarter-long independent study project in math. Topics: Unsupervised learning of image segmentation, Generative Adversarial Networks, Applications of mean field games in finance.

Work Experience šŸ’¼

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Research Assistant | Aug 2017 ā€“ Aug 2022Developed a new algorithm to compute the Wasserstein distance between large point clouds. Applications in machine learning models such as generative adversarial networks (GAN). (PyTorch, C++)Developed a fast and accurate algorithm that computes the solution of the Wasserstein gradient flows on 2D or 3D grids. (C++)Developed a new mean-field control model in controlling the propagation of epidemics in response to COVID pandemic. (C++)Studied Regularity theory for minimizers of polyconvex functionals related to incompressible / compressible Navier-Stokes equations under Prof. Wilfrid Gangbo and Prof. Matt Jacobs.George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Research Assistant | May 2017 ā€“ May 2018Developed deep learning methods using SVD and diffusion map for classification tasks. (Tensorflow)Cheiron, Inc., Washington D.C. Actuary | Feb 2015 – Sep 2016Evaluated the likelihood of undesirable events using actuarial pricing and projection models. Worked on actuarial valuation reports for public, single-employer, and multi-employer plans.

Skills šŸ’»

Programming: C/C++, Python, Matlab Language: English, Korean

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Controlling propagation of epidemics via mean-field control
    • Authors: W. Lee, S. Liu, H. Tembine, W. Li, S. Osher
    • Journal: SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics
    • Volume: 81
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 190-207
    • Number of Citations: 79
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Mean field control problems for vaccine distribution
    • Authors: W. Lee, S. Liu, W. Li, S. Osher
    • Journal: Research in the Mathematical Sciences
    • Volume: 9
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 51
    • Number of Citations: 28
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Generalized unnormalized optimal transport and its fast algorithms
    • Authors: W. Lee, R. Lai, W. Li, S. Osher
    • Journal: Journal of Computational Physics
    • Volume: 436
    • Pages: 110041
    • Number of Citations: 23
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Computational mean-field information dynamics associated with reaction-diffusion equations
    • Authors: W. Li, W. Lee, S. Osher
    • Journal: Journal of Computational Physics
    • Volume: 466
    • Pages: 111409
    • Number of Citations: 16
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Energy-efficient velocity control for massive numbers of UAVs: A mean field game approach
    • Authors: H. Gao, W. Lee, Y. Kang, W. Li, Z. Han, S. Osher, H.V. Poor
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
    • Volume: 71
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 6266-6278
    • Number of Citations: 16
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Weakly-supervised convolutional neural networks for vessel segmentation in cerebral angiography
    • Authors: A. Vepa, A. Choi, N. Nakhaei, W. Lee, N. Stier, A. Vu, G. Jenkins, X. Yang, …
    • Conference: Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer ā€¦
    • Pages: 11
    • Number of Citations: 11
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: The back-and-forth method for Wasserstein gradient flows
    • Authors: M. Jacobs, W. Lee, F. LĆ©ger
    • Journal: ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations
    • Volume: 27
    • Pages: 28
    • Number of Citations: 11
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Energy-efficient velocity control for massive numbers of rotary-wing UAVs: A mean field game approach
    • Authors: H. Gao, W. Lee, W. Li, Z. Han, S. Osher, H.V. Poor
    • Conference: GLOBECOM 2020-2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference
    • Pages: 1-6
    • Number of Citations: 11
    • Year: 2020

 

  1. Title: Tropical optimal transport and Wasserstein distances
    • Authors: W. Lee, W. Li, B. Lin, A. Monod
    • Journal: Information Geometry
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 247-287
    • Number of Citations: 9
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Random features for high-dimensional nonlocal mean-field games
    • Authors: S. Agrawal, W. Lee, S.W. Fung, L. Nurbekyan
    • Journal: Journal of Computational Physics
    • Volume: 459
    • Pages: 111136
    • Number of Citations: 7
    • Year: 2022

 

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Usman Farooq | Heterogeneous Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Usman Farooq | Heterogeneous Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Henan University, China

A dedicated professional with extensive experience in research and academia, seeking opportunities to utilize expertise and continue learning in advanced technologies. Dr. Farooq holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology and has served as a postdoctoral scholar at Henan University. With hands-on experience in analytical techniques for heterogeneous catalysts, he has authored several notable research papers in reputable scientific journals.

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Education šŸ“š

Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China. (September 2015 ā€” July 2019), M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan. (September 2010 ā€” December 2013), B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan. (August 2005 ā€” September 2009)

Employment History šŸ’¼

Postdoctoral at School of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China. (December 2019 ā€” Present), Projects focused on synthesis of heterogeneous supported nanocomposites and transport of antibiotics through porous media., Lecturer at Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Gujrat, Pakistan. (November 2009 ā€” August 2015), Taught undergraduate and master courses, conducted experiments, and supervised final year projects.

Personal Details ā„¹ļø

  • Phone: +86-18321658693
  • Email: usmanfarooq@henu.edu.cn
  • Date of Birth: October 10, 1986
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Marital Status: Married
  • WeChat ID: usman-henu

Skills šŸ’”

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Heterogeneous Catalysis
  • Catalyst Characterization
  • Languages: English, Chinese, Urdu

Projects/Achievements šŸ…

Received awards and recognition for outstanding contributions, including postdoctoral startup funds and excellent postdoctoral award., Active involvement in various research projects related to environmental remediation and pollution treatment., Recognized as an Outstanding International Graduate of East China University of Science and Technology.

Courses Taught (international) šŸ“–

Introduction to Marine Science / Water Resource Engineering, Miami College of Henan University, Kaifeng, China. General Chemistry/ Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology International Summer School, China. Calculus I/Calculus II, Zhejiang University of Technology International Summer School, China.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Heightening effects of cysteine on degradation of trichloroethylene in Fe3+/SPC process
    • Authors: U. Farooq, F. Wang, J. Shang, M. Zeeshan Shahid, W. Akram, X. Wang
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal (SCI äø€åŒŗ)
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 454
    • Page: 139996
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.139996
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: How do CuO sheets (shCuO) enable efficient chlorinated hydrocarbon removal?
    • Authors: U. Farooq, F. Wang, M.M.A. Aslam, X. Wang
    • Journal: Journal of Water Process Engineering (SCI äŗŒåŒŗ)
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 50
    • Page: 103204
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103204
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: Study the activation mechanism of peroxymonosulfate in iron copper systems for trichloroethane degradation
    • Authors: U. Farooq, F. Wang, M.K. Shahzad, K.C. Carroll, S. Lyu, X. Wang
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 11
    • Page: 100343
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100343
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: Role of Cysteine in Enhanced Degradation of Trichloroethane under Ferrous Percarbonate System
    • Authors: U. Farooq, M. Sajid, A. Shan, X. Wang, S. Lyu
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal (SCI äø€åŒŗ)
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 423
    • Page: 130221
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.130221
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: A recyclable polydopamine-functionalized reduced graphene oxide/Fe nanocomposite (PDA@Fe/rGO) for the enhanced degradation of 1,1,1-trichloroethane
    • Authors: U. Farooq, J. Zhuang, X. Wang, S. Lyu
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal (SCI äø€åŒŗ)
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 403
    • Page: 126405
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126405
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: Graphene oxide supported magnetic nanocomposite (Fe3O4/rGO); an effective source for oxidative degradation
    • Authors: U. Farooq, J. Zhuang, F. Wang, J. Chen, X.Wang
    • Journal: Chemical Research 化学ē ”ē©¶ę²³å—大学
    • Year: 2020
    • Pages: 1008ā€“1011
    • DOI: 10.14002/j.hxya.2020.06.008
    • Citations: Not provided
  2. Title: The impact of surface properties and dominant ions on the effectiveness of G-nZVI heterogeneous catalyst for environmental remediation
    • Authors: U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lyu, M.L.M.L. Brusseau, M. Gu, W.Q. Zaman, Z. Qiu, Q. Sui
    • Journal: Science of The Total Environment (SCI äø€åŒŗ)
    • Year: 2019
    • Volume: 651
    • Pages: 1182ā€“1188
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.148
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: A step forward towards synthesizing a stable and regeneratable nanocomposite for remediation of trichloroethene
    • Authors: U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lu, M. Naqvi, Z. Qiu, Q. Sui
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal (SCI äø€åŒŗ)
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 347
    • Pages: 660ā€“668
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2018.04.120
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: Efficient transformation in characteristics of cations supported-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for the destruction of trichloroethane
    • Authors: U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lu, M. Naqvi, X. Fu, X. Zhang, Q. Sui, Z. Qiu
    • Journal: Applied Catalysis A-General (SCI äŗŒåŒŗ)
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 544
    • Pages: 10ā€“20
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2017.07.007
    • Citations: Not provided

 

  1. Title: Synthesis of nZVI@reduced graphene oxide: an efficient catalyst for degradation of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA) in percarbonate system
    • Authors: U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lu, M. Naqvi, X. Gu, X. Fu, X. Zhang, M. Nasir
    • Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates (SCI äø‰åŒŗ)
    • Year: 2017

 

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Pranali Parab | Material chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Ā Ms. Pranali Parab | Material chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Ms. K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, India

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Pranali Parab is a dedicated research scholar pursuing a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on synthesizing nanoparticles via green methods. With a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and hands-on experience in laboratory practices, she demonstrates proficiency in experimental techniques and equipment calibration. Her research interests include the application of nanoparticles as catalysts in photocatalytic degradation and reduction of nitrocompounds. Pranali’s participation in conferences, workshops, and projects underscores her commitment to academic and professional growth. Possessing strong communication skills and certifications in advanced computer courses, she is poised to embark on her first professional endeavor.šŸŒŸ

 

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šŸ”¬ Research Scholar

Research student pursuing a Master’s degree by research in chemistry. Conducted in-depth research on the synthesis of nanoparticles via green methods and their applications as catalysts in photocatalytic degradation and reduction of nitrocompounds. Seeking first work experience.

šŸŽ“Education

Master of Science by Research: Analytical Chemistry K. J. Somaiya College, Vidyavihar (E) (November 2020 – Present) Bachelor of Science: Chemistry B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane (W) (February 2017 – March 2020) CGPA: 7.44 HSC (Maharashtra State Board) B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane (W) (March 2015) Percentage: 55.40% SSC (Maharashtra State Board) Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir, Thane (W) (March 2013) Percentage: 84.20%

 

šŸŽ“ šŸ› ļøConference, Workshops and Exhibition

  • Attended National Conference Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS) at Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai in 2023.
  • Attended a 3-day workshop on chemical experiments at V. G. Vaze College, Mulund in 2018.

šŸ“œCertification

  • Advanced Excel and C++ computer courses from Sai Infotech Pvt. Ltd. in 2018.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Peepal (Ficus religiosa) leaf extract mediated green synthesis of lanthanum and cerium oxide nanoparticles: Characterization and potential biological applications
    • Authors: P Parab, A Pawanoji, A Pawar
    • Publisher: NIScPR-CSIR, India
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Neem extract-mediated La (III) and Ce (IV) oxide nanoparticles probing for their dielectric and biological applications
    • Authors: P Parab, A Pawanoji, A Pawar, M Mahajan
    • Journal: Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    • Year: 2023

 

  • Recycling and Quality Improvement of Laboratory Chemical Wastes
    • Authors: A Kanojiya, P Parab, R Mandhare
    • Proceeding: Proceeding of
    • Year: 2021