7-weeks PhD course on MM Optimization Algorithms with Machine Learning Applications

Digital Futures welcome PhD students and master students interested in research!

The main objective of this PhD course, by Dr Chathuranga Weeraddana, is to introduce the theory of MM (minimize a majorization) principle with an emphasis on related optimization algorithms and their applications to machine learning.

Course dates: 6 April, 20 April, 27 April, 4 May, 11 May, 17 May and 18 May
Course lecturer: Dr Chathuranga Weeraddana: Digital Futures scholar in residence

For more information visit the course website here.

For questions please contact: Carlo Fischione: carlofi@kth.se

 

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