Seminars and Workshops
May 2018
14
May
Topic detection and classification in Twitter
In this talk we introduce a novel information propagation method in Twitter, while maintaining a low computational complexity. The proposed method first employs Joint Complexity, [...]
14
May
On finding dense subgraphs and events in social media
Social media contain information shared by hundreds of millions of users across the world and provide one of the richest dataset created by human activity. [...]
14
May
Hierarchical clustering: Objective functions and algorithms
Hierarchical clustering is a recursive partitioning of a dataset into clusters at an increasingly finer granularity. Motivated by the fact that most work on hierarchical [...]
14
May
On graph reconstruction via empirical risk minimization
The problem of predicting connections between a set of data points finds many applications, in systems biology and social network analysis among others. We focus [...]
14
May
Building and exploiting large graphs connecting images
In this talk, I will present recent works on large-scale similarity search, and show that it is possible to build a graph connecting up to [...]
14
May
Modularity for soft-graph clustering
Clustering is a central problem in machine learning for which graph-based approaches have proven their efficiency. In this paper, we study a relaxation of the [...]
14
May
The many facets of community detection
In this talk, I will present a collection of results focusing on the presence of inhomogeneities in networks: from the detection of dense clusters (community [...]
14
May
On the Performance of a Canonical Labeling for Matching Correlated Erdos-Renyi Graphs
Recent results have characterized the exact information-theoretic threshold for graph matching in correlated Erd?s-Rényi graphs. However, very little is known about the existence of efficient [...]
14
May
Analysis of temporal interactions with link streams
Money or data transfers, contacts between individuals, or product sales, may all be modeled as temporal interactions. Studying the structure and dynamics of interactions is [...]
14
May
Workshop on Graph Learning
This workshop will bring together researchers from both industry and academia for presenting and discussing learning techniques from/with graphs, from both theoretical and practical perspectives. [...]
Apr 2018
12
Apr
Network fingerprinting: TTL-based router signatures
Fingerprinting networking equipment has many potential applications and benefits in network management and security. More generally, it is useful for the understanding of network structures [...]
11
Apr
Open Web Proxies: analysis, threats and opportunities
Open web proxies promise anonymity and censorship circumvention at no cost. Several websites publish lists of free proxies organized by country, anonymity level, and performance. [...]
04
Apr
Vehicular networks in hyperfractal setup
Confinement of human settlement in areas limited in size is the foundation of the long-standing Central Place Theory which assumes the existence of regular spatial [...]
Mar 2018
28
Mar
User-Centric Personal Data Analytics on the Edge
Abstract: In this talk, I present our ongoing work on utilising edge-computing to improve the scalability and privacy of user-centred analytics in the context of [...]
07
Mar
A Sliding-Resolution Algorithm for Hierarchical Graph Clustering
We propose a novel algorithm for the hierarchical clustering of graphs. The algorithm is a simple but key modification of the Louvain algorithm based on [...]
Feb 2018
21
Feb
Insensitivity of the Hydrodynamic Limit of PS under Randomized SQ(d) Algorithms
In many applications such as cloud computing, managing server farm resources etc. an incoming task or job has to be matched with an appropriate server [...]
14
Feb
Network Slicing Games: Enabling Statistical Multiplexing of Multi-tenant Spatial Loads
Next generation wireless architectures are expected to enable slices of shared wireless infrastructure which are customized to specific mobile operators/services. Given infrastructure costs and the [...]
02
Feb
Apple vs. Samsung: a Mathematical Battle
Abstract: Apple and Samsung have been fighting patent battles around the world. Come learn about the mathematics at the heart of one of these battles, [...]
Jan 2018
31
Jan
An Efficient Data Protection Architecture Based on Fragmentation and Encryption
In this presentation, a completely revisited secure data storage and transmission scheme ispresented. This new scheme is based on an agnostic selective encryption methods combinedwith [...]
24
Jan
Performance of Balanced Fairness in Resource Pools: A Recursive Approach
Understanding the performance of a pool of servers is crucial for proper dimensioning. One of the main challenges is to take into account the complex [...]
03
Jan
Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Access Control with M2M/H2H traffic in LTE-A networks
Although many advantages are expected from the provision of services for M2M communications in cellular networks such as extended coverage, security, robust management and lower [...]
Dec 2017
13
Dec
Random Fixed Points, Limits and Systemic risk
Abstract: We consider vector fixed point (FP) equations in large dimensional spaces involving random variables, and study their realization-wise solutions. We have an underlying directed [...]
06
Dec
The real fuss with quantum mechanics
Many foundational issues in quantum mechanics frustrate the experts and keep them up at night. Unfortunately, when these concepts reach the greater public, they are [...]
Nov 2017
29
Nov
Predicting user QoE from QoS metrics for internet applications
Predicting the user Quality-of-Experience (QoE) for an internet application is a highly desirable feature in a number of situations. However, directly measuring user QoE is [...]
22
Nov
Optimal flow segmentation in SDN with memory constraints: a reinforcement learning approach
Datacenter flow routing relies on packet-in messages generated by switches and directed to the controller upon new flows arrivals. The SDN controller reacts to packet-in [...]
15
Nov
Optimal Joint Subcarrier and Power Allocation in Power-Domain NOMA is Strongly NP-Hard: Complexity Analysis
Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is a promising radio access technology for 5G. It allows several users to transmit on the same frequency and time resource [...]
Oct 2017
25
Oct
Will productivity growth return in the new digital era?
It is increasingly acknowledged that we are on the verge of the next technological and industrial revolution, driven by the digitization and interconnection of physical [...]
11
Oct
Multi-Area Interchange Scheduling under Uncertainty
Large interconnected power systems are often operated by independent system operators, each having its own operating region within which internal resources are used economically. The [...]
04
Oct
Adaptive Video Streaming: Towards a systematic comparison of ICN and TCP/IP
Streaming of video contents over the Internet isexperiencing an unprecedented growth. While video permeatesevery application, it also puts tremendous pressure in the network --to support [...]
Sep 2017
27
Sep
Active Hypothesis Testing: Learning to Match in Expert Systems
We study adaptive matching in expert systems, as an instance of adaptive sequential hypothesis testing. Examples of such systems include Q&A platforms, crowdsourcing, image classification. [...]
20
Sep
QoE-Aware Service and Network Management for Video Streaming
Today's consumer Internet traffic is transmitted on a best effort basis without taking into account any quality requirements. The backbone and the wireless access networks [...]
06
Sep
Learning the Network of a Linear Dynamical System from Ambient Fluctuations
Linear Dynamical Systems are used to model several evolving network processes in biology, physical systems as well as financial networks. Estimation of the topology of [...]
Jul 2017
12
Jul
Economic models for wireless sensor network-based services
The Internet of Things is one of the hottest topics being debated today across industries worldwide. Successful IoT deployment needs sustainable business models that are [...]
05
Jul
Global Measurements of Internet Censorship
Abstract: Internet users in many countries around the world are subject to various forms of censorship and information control. Despite its widespread nature, however, measuring [...]
Jun 2017
28
Jun
Competitive Caching of Contents in 5G Edge Cloud Networks
The surge of mobile data traffic forces network operators to cope with capacity shortage. The deployment of small cells in 5G networks is meant to [...]
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Jun
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Jun
Massively-Parallel Feature Selection for Big Dimensionality Data
Talk from the LINCS Workshop
23
Jun
Studying large networks and graphical data via local weak limit theory
Talk from the LINCS Workshop.
22
Jun
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Jun
Stream processing for monitoring of real-time network services
Talk from the LINCS workshop.
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Jun
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Jun
Understanding Performance of Large Cellular Networks — Data and Models
Talk from the LINCS Workshop.
22
Jun
PhDs and PostDocs' Presentations
LINCS younglings present their work in a few minutes for the LINCS workshop
22
Jun
22
Jun
WeBrowse: a passive crowdsourced content discovery platform for communities of a place
Talk from the LINCS Workshop.
22
Jun
Traveling Salesman in Reverse: Conditional Markov Entropy for Mobility Trajectory Segmentation
Talk from the LINCS Workshop.
21
Jun
Perennial and Personalized Sensing through Wireless Energy
In a future where implanted and wearable sensors continuously report physiological data, how to power such sensors without battery replacement and developing new communication methods [...]
07
Jun
Distributed coordination of air-conditioning loads to provide demand-side flexibility to the power grid
As we move away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, inexpensive energy storage technologies are required. This is so [...]