School of Computing Science

Applying the diffusion model for pre-training to find correspondence in medical images

Group: Computer Vision for Autonomous Systems (CVAS)
Speaker: Tanatta Chaichakan, University of Glasgow
Date: 17 May, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Sir Alwyn Williams Building, 423 Seminar Room

Abstract:

Establishing visual correspondence between images is crucial for various computer vision tasks, such as 3D reconstruction, object tracking, and segmentation. Diffusion models can extract implicit knowledge in the form of image features and use this information to establish correspondence between images. In this presentation, I will give a basic overview of the paper and discuss how I apply these concepts to my current work with medical images.

Bio:

Tanatta is a second-year PhD student, supervised by Dr. Paul Henderson and Dr. Fani Deligianni. Her research focuses on simultaneous registration and segmentation within the field of medical image analysis.

Applying the diffusion model for pre-training to find correspondence in medical images

Group: Computer Vision for Autonomous Systems (CVAS)
Speaker: Tanatta Chaichakan, University of Glasgow
Date: 17 May, 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Sir Alwyn Williams Building, 423 Seminar Room

Abstract:

Establishing visual correspondence between images is crucial for various computer vision tasks, such as 3D reconstruction, object tracking, and segmentation. Diffusion models can extract implicit knowledge in the form of image features and use this information to establish correspondence between images. In this presentation, I will give a basic overview of the paper and discuss how I apply these concepts to my current work with medical images.

Bio:

Tanatta is a second-year PhD student, supervised by Dr. Paul Henderson and Dr. Fani Deligianni. Her research focuses on simultaneous registration and segmentation within the field of medical image analysis.

Language modelling for the sake of language modelling

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Nikos Aletras, University of Sheffield
Date: 20 May, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

Federated PCA on Grassmann Manifold for IoT Anomaly Detection

Group: Systems Seminars
Speaker: Dr Nguyen H. Tran, University of Sydney — School of Computer Science
Date: 21 May, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

This systems seminar is delivered by Dr Nguyen H. Tran from the University of Sydney, who is hosted by Nguyen Truong. 

Please find the details below: 

Title: Federated PCA on Grassmann Manifold for IoT Anomaly Detection

Abstract: With the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the rising interconnectedness of devices, network security faces significant challenges, especially from anomalous activities. While traditional machine learning-based intrusion detection systems (ML-IDS) effectively employ supervised learning methods, they possess limitations such as the requirement for labelled data and challenges with high-dimensional data. Recent unsupervised ML-IDS approaches like AutoEncoders and Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) offer alternative solutions but pose challenges in deployment onto resource-constrained IoT devices and in interpretability. To address these concerns, this paper proposes a novel federated unsupervised anomaly detection framework -- FedPCA -- that leverages Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and the Alternatives Directions Method Multipliers (ADMM) to learn common representations of distributed non-i.i.d. datasets. Building on the FedPCA framework, we propose two algorithms, {FedPE} in Euclidean space and {FedPG} on Grassmann manifolds, and analyze their convergence characteristics. Our approach enables real-time threat detection and mitigation at the device level, enhancing network resilience while ensuring privacy. Experimental results on the UNSW-NB15 and TON-IoT datasets show that our proposed methods offer performance in anomaly detection comparable to non-linear baselines, while providing significant improvements in communication and memory efficiency, underscoring their potential for securing IoT networks.

Bio: Nguyen H. Tran is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, at the University of Sydney. He was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, from 2012 to 2017. He received BS and PhD degrees from HCMC University of Technology and Kyung Hee University in 2005 and 2011, respectively. His research group has special interests in Distributed compUting, optimizAtion, and machine Learning (DUAL group). He received several best paper awards, including IEEE ICC 2016 and ACM MSWiM 2019. He receives the Korea NRF Funding for Basic Science and Research 2016-2023, ARC Discovery Project 2020-2023, and SOAR award 2022-2023. He serves as an Editor for several journals such as IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking (2016-2020), IEEE Journal of Selected Areas in Communications, and IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications Networking.

Zoom link: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/86186325698?pwd=STNMZ2Y5a1lwMzEvcWowYTFSSjJ1QT09

Meeting ID: 861 8632 5698
Passcode: 803628

Implementing a Language Server Protocol for Links (MSci Project Talk)

Group: Programming Languages at University of Glasgow (PLUG)
Speaker: Brandon Forrest, University of Glasgow
Date: 22 May, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: TBA

Brandon will be talking about his MSci project, on implementing an LSP backend for Links.

Open Source - Academic and Industry Perspectives

Group: Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab
Speaker: Dr Sean MacAvaney and others (TBC), School of Computing Science, UofG
Date: 28 May, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Sir Alwyn Williams Building, 423 Seminar Room

This session focuses on utilising and contributing to open source repositories in the context of both research, impact generation, and industrial applications. We'll cover the pros and cons associated with open source resources, the role they can play in research and innovation, and considerations on when and how to use them.

We'll have contributions from academic colleagues and industry partners, led by Dr Sean MacAvaney as Open Source Lead within the School. 

This will be a hybrid event. 

Zoom Link: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/89782095915?pwd=N3B4ckhDMGZXZ0psTGk4WUJQb0hCZz09

TBA

Group: Programming Languages at University of Glasgow (PLUG)
Speaker: Duncan Lowther
Date: 29 May, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

Abstract TBA

Beyond Tech: Collaborative Strategies for Cyber Resilience in Scotland

Group: Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
Speaker: SICSA Event, SICSA
Date: 30 May, 2024
Time: 10:45 - 13:00
Location: Abertay cyberQuarter, Multimedia Suite, 1-3 Bell Street , Dundee , DD1 1LH, United Kingdom

Let’s do research that makes Scotland safer against cyber-attacks. Technology alone will not protect Scotland from cyber-attacks. This hybrid session will bring stakeholders from the public, third, and private sectors together with academic researchers from disciplines including psychology, anthropology, engineering, business, and computer science to hear about some current research needs and discuss how to formulate new, impactful research. We welcome those who are curious as well as those who already understand how their expertise might apply. Register (free) to attend at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-tech-collaborative-strategies-for-cyber-resilience-in-scotland-tickets-894214247887 Schedule 10:45-11:00 Arrival and coffee 11:00-11:05 Welcome 11:05-11:10 Jacques Ophoff, SICSA - Supporting cyber security research 11:10-11:20 Clare El Azebbi, Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Unit – Policy priorities and how we work with academia 11:20-11:30 Tania Wallis, University of Glasgow - Supply chain management 11:30-11:40 Ian Ferguson, Abertay University – Working with Police Scotland 11:40-11:50 Ros Searle, University of Glasgow – Insider threat 11:50-12:20 Attendee introductions and further discussion 12:20-13:00 Networking lunch This is a hybrid event with online or in-person attendance. The online session will be delivered through Microsoft Teams. A link is provided once registered. Talks will be streamed and recorded for those unable to attend - register to receive the link.

Ferdinand Schlatt IR Seminar

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Ferdinand Schlatt, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Date: 03 June, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

Title:

TBC

Abstract:

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Bio:

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ETRA 2024 - ACM Symposium on Eye Tracking Research & Applications

Group: Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
Speaker: SICSA Event, SICSA
Date: 04 June, 2024
Time: 01:00 - 01:00
Location: TBA

The 2024 ACM Symposium on Eye Tracking Research & Applications (ETRA) will be held in Glasgow, UK from June 4 to June 7, 2024. The aim of ETRA is to bring together researchers and practitioners from across fields with the common goal of continuing to move eye tracking research forward. Join us in Glasgow for ETRA, attend co-located workshops, and participate in exciting discussions. Find out more and register to attend.

TBC

Group: Centre for Computing Science Education (CCSE)
Speaker: Harold Thimbleby, Swansea University
Date: 06 June, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: TBC

Zihan Wang IR Seminar

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Zihan Wang, University of Amsterdam
Date: 10 June, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

TBC

Yanran Tang IR Seminar

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Yanran Tang, University of Queensland
Date: 17 June, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

TBC

Francesco Busolin IR Seminar

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Francesco Busolin, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Date: 24 June, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

TBC

Building and Sustaining a Successful Research Culture

Group: Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab
Speaker: TBC
Date: 25 June, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: SAWB 423, Sir Alwyn Williams Building

At this GLACSIL event, we'll hear from industry and academic colleagues on the key components of a successful research culture. Speakers will present key organisational, policy, resource, training, support, publishing, IP management, and risk management aspects of the research culture in their organisations, with some time for debate and discussion.

This is a hybrid event.

Zoom link: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/84461275473?pwd=bnp2c0QzangwMUUySVE1aVFUVm1zUT09

Franco Maria Nardini IR Seminar

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Franco Maria Nardini , ISTI-CNR
Date: 01 July, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

TBC

SICSA Bootcamp on Cyber Security

Group: Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
Speaker: SICSA Event, SICSA
Date: 08 July, 2024
Time: 01:00 - 01:00
Location: University of Aberdeen, Kings College, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Join us for a fun, in-person workshop on Cyber Security at The University of Aberdeen. Book your place today!

SICSA 2024 Bootcamp and PhD Conference

Group: Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
Speaker: SICSA Event, SICSA
Date: 08 July, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Location: University of Aberdeen, ,

We are delighted to host our Bootcamp and PhD Conference at the University of Aberdeen this year. Our theme this year is Developing Adaptability and Resilience. We will have a packed schedule of inspiring key note speeches and practical workshops, insightful training and opportunities to meet and chat with your fellow PhD colleagues. Look out for more information on the registration links coming soon.

Clemencia Siro IR Seminar

Group: Information Retrieval (IR)
Speaker: Clemencia Siro, University of Amsterdam
Date: 08 July, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Room 422, SAWB

TBC

SICSA 2024 PhD Conference

Group: Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
Speaker: SICSA Event, SICSA
Date: 09 July, 2024
Time: 09:30 - 14:30
Location: University of Aberdeen, ,

We are delighted to host our PhD Conference at the University of Aberdeen this year. Our theme this year is Developing Adaptability and Resilience. We will have a packed schedule of inspiring key note speeches and practical workshops, insightful training and opportunities to meet and chat with your fellow PhD colleagues. Register to save your place today!

Research Skills for Innovation

Group: Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab
Speaker: TBC
Date: 17 September, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Advanced Research Centre 237C

At this GLACSIL event, academic and industry speakers will discuss the research skills they see as essential to successful innovation: how they hire, support, train, and develop, and prioritise those skills in their organisations. 

This is a hybrid event.

Zoom link: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/87964952377?pwd=K0dWUGJVaXlROXczajNycldIa1hmUT09

GLACSIL - Topic TBC

Group: Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab
Speaker: TBC
Date: 29 October, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Advanced Research Centre

TBC

Location - Advanced Research Centre, Suite 2

This is a hybrid event.  Zoom link: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/84750210682?pwd=a25kTTVPRldYeVdWVG9pU3lGc2dQZz09

ACI 2024 - The Eleventh International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction

Group: Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
Speaker: SICSA Event, SICSA
Date: 02 December, 2024
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: TBA

ACI is the leading International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction. It is a highly multidisciplinary event drawing researchers and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to share and discuss work and topics related to the research and design of computing-enabled and interactive technology for and with animals. We are keen to be as inclusive as possible. We wish to welcome a wide range of contributions and participants to the conference, promote a constructive dialogue around the animal-centred research and design of computing-enabled systems, and foster the development of ACI as a discipline. The conference is open to contributions from researchers and practitioners in a wide range of fields, including (but not limited to) ethics, behavior analysis, psychology, veterinary behavior, zoology, ethology, interaction design, computer science, and electrical engineering. Find out more about the conference and submission deadlines.

GLACSIL Industrial Studentship Showcase

Group: Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab
Speaker: TBC
Date: 03 December, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Advanced Research Centre 237C

At this event we'll celebrate the work and achievements of the industrial research students sponsored by GLACSIL partners via talks, technology demonstrations, plus festive drinks and nibbles. 

Further details will be added in due course. 

This is a hybrid event. Zoom link:  https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/85920553642?pwd=endpSlhESjMxcFJmQUNPb3p0SENjZz09

GLACSIL Industrial Studentship Showcase

Group: Glasgow Computing Science Innovation Lab
Speaker: TBC
Date: 03 December, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Advanced Research Centre 237C

We'll celebrate the work and achievements of the research students sponsored by GLACSIL members via a series of talks and technology demonstrations.

Further details to follow.

This is a hybrid event.  Zoom link: https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/85920553642?pwd=endpSlhESjMxcFJmQUNPb3p0SENjZz09