New Villum Young Investigator
Congratulations to our new tenure-track Assistant Professor Stratis Skoulakis, who has been awarded the prestigious Villum Young Investigator grant by Villum Fonden. The grant of almost DKK 9 million, will fund his project "Developing an Online Learning Approach to Multi-agent Systems: Game Dynamics and Equilibria."
The project explores the intersection of Game Theory and Online Learning to advance our understanding of multi-agent systems - settings where multiple agents interact, such as traffic systems, energy markets, or blockchain networks. The project will deliver insights and tools for optimizing crucial economic and social systems. It will also pave the way for advanced algorithms applicable in modern AI settings, including the training of Generative Adversarial Networks and the development of socially responsible machine learning models.
This prestigious recognition underscores the excellence of Skoulakis’ work and its relevance to contemporary challenges in computer science and beyond. The grant will support two PhD students and two postdocs.
About the Villum Young Investigator Programme
The Villum Young Investigator Programme is a competitive funding initiative supporting talented early-career researchers in Denmark. In 2024, 19 researchers were chosen to receive the Villum Young Investigator grant. The awardees are chosen based on their research accomplishments, creativity, and potential to lead impactful research groups. See the full list of Villum Young Investigators on the foundation’s website https://villumfonden.dk/en/news/millions-funding-young-researchers.