Profiles

Alumni

Zipei Geng

Biography

Zipei Geng completed his undergraduate education in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Shandong University, alongside a dual Bachelor of Science with Honours in Statistics from The University of Manchester. He subsequently pursued a Master of Science in Statistics at ETH Zurich (Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zuerich) from 2019 to 2022, where his studies concentrated on variable selection and high-dimensional statistics. Currently, he is pursuing his doctoral studies as a PhD candidate in Statistics at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, working under the guidance of Prof. Marc G. Genton.

Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Statistics, Shandong University, China, 2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Statistics, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 2019
Master of Science (M.S.)
Statistics, ETH Zurich (Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zuerich), Switzerland, 2022

Administrative Staff

Guangyu Liu

Dr. Guangyu Liu is the assistant dean of CEMSE at KAUST, supporting the Division’s strategic priorities, interdisciplinary research and external engagement.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Electrical Engineering, Lehigh University, United States, 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Electronic Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, 2008

Martins Bruvelis

Martins is a Tier 3 IT Specialist with a background in quantum engineering and data science. He leverages analytical, multidisciplinary, and data-driven approaches to drive innovation and efficiency within the IT infrastructure. He excels at full-stack development, identifying complex problems' root causes and developing impactful long-term solutions within a broad area of competence.

Former Members

Adonai Vera

Machine Learning Engineer with 6+ years of experience specializing in computer vision, deep learning, and robotics. Led AI solutions for retail analytics, UAV systems, and edge devices. Author, educator, and TensorFlow Google Developer Expert.
Biography

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics from the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and am pursuing an M.Eng. in AI at the University of Cincinnati. My early career combined machine learning engineering and software development, leading projects in computer vision, NLP, and robotics. I have contributed to AI solutions in retail, UAV systems, and edge devices, and authored professional courses on neural networks and computer vision.

Research Interests

My research interests include computer vision, deep learning, and AI for robotics. I focus on developing perception and reasoning systems for real-world applications, such as retail analytics, UAV navigation, and edge computing. I am also interested in reinforcement learning and multimodal AI systems that combine visual, thermal, and language data.

Education
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Artificial Intelligence, University of Cincinnati, United States, 2025
Master of Science (M.S.)
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, International University of Applied Sciences, Germany, 2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Mechatronic Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Colombia, 2020