Joel Andersson
Software and algorithms for nonlinear optimization, algorithmic differentiation and optimal control.
Staff
WID relies on excellent support staff to fulfill its mission.
Ginger Ann
Outreach Manager
Enhancing outreach and contributing to the Wisconsin Idea philosophy.
Eric Armstrong
Comparative metabolomics; Epigenetics of therapy-resistant prostate cancer
Johan Bengtsson-Palme
Effects of antibiotic exposure on invasion, robustness and interactions in microbial communities
John Benson
Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant to the Director
Advise Director's actions, activities, and facilitate programming in accordance with Director's intent
Kory Breuer
Human Resources Assistant
Coordinate human resource functions for WID. Primary contact for staffing, payroll, and benefits.
Gail Casper
Senior Scientist
Use visualization to explore technologies to support management of health and illness in the home.
Zachary Charles
Mathematical machine learning and applications of algebra and geometry to data science.
Xiangsong Chen
Functions and mechanisms of histone modifiers in plant development and environmental response.
Adam Christensen
Assistant Scientist
Building optimization models that help untangle issues of environmental sustainability.
Rush Dhillon
Mechanisms underlying biochemical and physiological adaptations within the mitochondria.
Jeffrey Dischler
Software Developer
Web and systems development facilitating access to optimization research
Micah Dombroe
Lab Manager
Genomic DNA sequencing and viral production. Facilitate various administrative functions.
Nikolai Fedorchak
Associate Research Specialist
Research concerning Human Neural Organoids, Tissue Engineering, and CNS Development. Facilitate various administrative duties.
Jennifer Heinritz
Lab Manager
Handle the comings and goings of the Baum, Handelsman, Vetsigian and Yin labs
Bin Hu
Bridge robust control tools with machine learning research (stochastic optimization, deep RL, etc)