Events
AI metrics beyond performance: safety and trustworthiness of AI systems
ISTD PhD Oral Defense Seminar by Bhardwaj Rishabh – This thesis investigates critical non-idealities in AI systems, focusing on safety behaviour post-training and alignment.

Towards data efficient and continual semantic segmentation
ISTD PhD Oral Defense Seminar by Zhu Lanyun – Semantic segmentation is a fundamental and important task in computer vision, which aims to classify each pixel in an image. The rapid development of deep learning has significantly advanced semantic segmentation and improved the accuracy, promoting its application in fields with high accuracy requirements for pixel-level prediction, such as autonomous driving and medical diagnosis. Current works for semantic segmentation are typically based on a standard setup that all data is accessible beforehand and can be learned simultaneously. […]


ISTD PhD Oral Defense Seminar by Dai Siyang – Urban Intelligence: Machine Learning for Human and Environmental
Urbanization has given rise to increasingly complex systems that sustain and manage the lives of urban residents. As populations grow, the challenges of managing traffic, overcrowding, and environmental challenges escalate. These complexities place stress on urban ecosystems, demanding innovative solutions to ensure smooth and sustainable operations.


Itai Arad (Centre of Quantum Computation) – Tensor networks and the Belief Propagation algorithm


Master of Architecture Information Session for Intake 2025
The SUTD’s Master of Architecture (MArch) programme offers a future-forward professional degree programme, highlighting design and research for sustainability and the digital transformation of the architectural profession. The programme launches the careers of leaders in architecture by emphasizing independent critical thinking in a thesis project, supported by close collaborations with faculty on cutting-edge research.


ISTD PhD Oral Defense Seminar by Ho Ngai Lam – Utilizing Large Language Models for Tour Itinerary Recommendation
Planning a tour Itinerary poses a significant challenge for tourists, especially when navigating unfamiliar territories. […]

Immanuel M. Bomze (University of Vienna) – Need to relax – but perhaps later? Reflections on modeling sparsity and mixed-binary nonconvex optimization problems
ISTD PhD Oral Defense Seminar by Teo Tzu Hsuan Christopher – Fair Generative Modelling
Generative modelling (GM) has advanced significantly in recent years, especially in computer vision, where it is used for various purposes, from supplementing limited sample datasets to creating art. As GMs become more integrated into our daily activities, discussions about their efficacy are becoming more prevalent. This is largely due to the potential biases they may contain, which could then influence downstream tasks and proliferate biases in society. In this dissertation, we make important contributions in improving fairness in generative models by identifying and addressing constraints which may limit their broader adoption. […]

Ling Chun Kai (National University of Singapore) – Learning and Solving Games in the Presence of Teams


ISTD PhD Oral Defense Seminar by Ong Kian Eng – Towards Intelligent Analytics for Smarter Animal Behavioral Analysis
Understanding and analyzing animal behaviors is crucial for gaining profound insights into the health, needs, and overall well-being of the animal. This involves measuring and monitoring factors such as size, growth, poses, and actions. The analysis of animal behavior holds significant importance in a wide range of domains and industries, such as livestock farming, veterinary sciences, scientific research, ecological and conservation studies. […]
