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Yu Guan is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick in the Department of Computer Science. He leads the Ubiquitous & Visual Computing Lab (UVLab). Yu received his PhD from the same department in 2015. His career includes work as a Research Associate and lecturer at Newcastle University before returning to Warwick in 2022. His research focuses on practical applications of machine learning, emphasizing the development of robust algorithms for data modeling across diverse inputs such as time-series sensor data and image/video data. Yu is particularly interested in areas such as Computational Behaviour Analysis, Human-AI Interaction, and AI in healthcare. He serves as an Associate Editor for ACM Interactive, Mobile, Wearable Ubiquitous Technologies and Frontier Computer Science. Throughout his career, he has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious venues including IEEE Transactions and ACM conferences. His paper, co-authored with Professor Thomas Ploetz, ranks as the most cited in its conference category. Yu continues to contribute to advancing the field of machine learning through both research and teaching.
University of Warwick • Coventry, UK
Teaching and leading research in machine learning and visual computing.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.