Events

Towards data efficient and continual semantic segmentation
ISTD PhD Oral Defence 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.


Urban intelligence: machine learning for human and environmental insights
ISTD PhD Oral Defence Seminar by Dai Siyang – Urbanisation 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.


The evolution of blockchain from bitcoin to an industries transforming phenomenon
ISTD COIL Seminar by Yagnesh Pota – This presentation explores the journey of blockchain technology, from its inception as the backbone of Bitcoin to its transformation into a versatile tool revolutionising industries worldwide.


Glow up your UX game
ISTD COIL Seminar by Falaumaina Sharil – What does it take to thrive as a UX designer in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world? This talk dives into the top qualities that separate good designers from great ones—like empathy, curiosity, collaboration, and resilience.


OT cybersecurity – a balancing act
ISTD COIL Seminar by David Ong – The awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity has increasingly come into focus with the recent OT Master Plan launched by CSA during OTCEP event in August 2024. This presentation will touch on the need to balance risk and reward while facing the challenges when ensuring compliance while achieving effective outcomes.

AI for humanity: why it matters?
ISTD COIL Seminar by James Ong – As AI is progressing at exponential rate, are we steering toward a more sustainable development of AI that meets humanity’s needs? James will share his advocacy of why and how to embrace AI for Humanity.

Utilising large language models for tour itinerary recommendation
ISTD PhD Oral Defence Seminar by Ho Ngai Lam – Planning a tour Itinerary poses a significant challenge for tourists, especially when navigating unfamiliar territories. The computational complexity of tour recommendation further compounds this challenge due to its inherent intricacies.


Building effective RAG applications for public good
ISTD COIL Seminar by Isaac Lim – Join Isaac, a Data Scientist from GovTech’s AI Practice, as he shares his experience empowering developers in government to build effective RAG (and more generally, LLM-based) applications.


Bridging the gap: navigating the transition from design school to UX design in the real world
ISTD COIL Seminar by Samath Aravinda & Imran Nordin – In this talk, we will delve into my personal journey as a UX designer, highlighting the essential design processes that drive successful projects. We will discuss the myriad opportunities available in the field, from emerging technologies to innovative methodologies, and how these can shape your career trajectory. To enrich our discussion, I am excited to introduce my colleague, a seasoned UX researcher, who will present for 15-20 minutes on the UX research process. He will cover key methodologies, tools, and techniques used to gather user insights that inform design decisions.

LLMs for out-of-domain use cases
ISTD COIL Seminar by Anirudh Shrinivason – This talk will “delve” into Cohere’s strategies for harnessing the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) within the enterprise domain. By exploring fine-tuning techniques and the integration of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), we aim to showcase how these methods can be tailored to solve complex, industry-specific challenges.