Graph Machine Learning Methods for Scientific Discovery
Project Description
Modern machine learning has been found to be an essential tool of the process of scientific discovery. Specifically, graph machine learning methods have achieved huge success in modeling structures such as proteins, molecules, and materials. This project will bring applicants into the interface of computer science and natural science. Participants will survey the recent progress in machine learning modeling of physical, chemical, and biological systems. Participants will be able to join ongoing projects or initiate new research projects to handle real-world problems. Potential research directions include (1) Graph ML for chemical reaction modeling; (2) Graph ML for SMLM; (3) Graph ML for plasma system inversion; and (4) Graph ML for multi-body particle system.
Supervisor
SONG Yangqiu
Quota
5
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
The selected students will be expected to contribute to the entire research process by reading papers, designing algorithms, meeting with interdisciplinary researchers, conducting experiments, and drafting papers. The applicants are expected to possess strong interests and background knowledge in either machine learning or natural sciences (such as physical chemistry, organic chemistry, plasma physics, cell biology, and etc.).
Applicant's Learning Objectives
This project aims to help students learn how to conduct machine learning research and participate in a project that may result in publication in a top machine learning conference.
Complexity of the project
Challenging