(Press-News.org) CHICAGO—March 24, 2023—Illinois Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Ren Wang has been honored with the National Science Foundation’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative (CRII) award. The two-year grant will support Wang’s groundbreaking research project, which aims to enhance the robustness of machine learning models by infusing key principles of the immune system into neural networks.
Wang’s innovative project, titled “Immune-Inspired Learning Foundations of Neural Network General Robustness,” not only advances the theory and practice of trustworthy machine learning, but it also has far-reaching implications for various engineering and scientific fields where the robustness of machine learning models is crucial. By improving neural networks’ ability to defend against multifaceted perturbations, Wang’s research holds the potential to transform the landscape of machine learning.
Wang, who earned his Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, joined Illinois Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in fall 2022. He is currently developing new machine learning courses for electrical and computer engineering students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. His research interests encompass trustworthy machine learning, high-dimensional data analysis, bio-inspired machine learning, and smart grids.
“I am grateful for the welcome and support that I have received from the ECE department, Armour College of Engineering, and the Illinois Tech community,” says Wang. “From the first day I joined this esteemed department, I have been impressed by the dedication, expertise, and collegiality of everyone here. Because of their willingness to share their knowledge and resources, provide guidance and mentorship, and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, I can achieve this milestone.”
The prestigious CRII award underscores the significance of Wang’s research and the potential impact of his work in the rapidly evolving field of machine learning. With the support of the NSF and the Illinois Tech community, Wang is poised to make meaningful advancements in the development of robust and trustworthy machine learning models.
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Illinois Tech Assistant Professor Ren Wang receives prestigious National Science Foundation Award
Two-year grant will assist with immune system-inspired neural network research, which aims to enhance robustness of machine learning models
2023-03-25
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[Press-News.org] Illinois Tech Assistant Professor Ren Wang receives prestigious National Science Foundation AwardTwo-year grant will assist with immune system-inspired neural network research, which aims to enhance robustness of machine learning models