Doc-Course On Data Science

September 17 - November 14, 2023

Institute of Mathematics of the University of Granada (IMAG)

Institute of Mathematics of the University of Seville   (IMUS)

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Overview

The "Doc-Course on Data Science" will be held in Granada and Seville (Spain) from September 17 to November 14, 2023.

The Doc-Course activity is aimed at PhD/Master students and consists of a training period (a 4-week course), visits by researchers and professors to the IMAG/IMUS facilities throughout the period, a supervised research period for participating students (4 weeks) and an international closing workshop in which researchers, lecturers, supervised students and tutors participate.

Previous editions of these courses can be found at:

Professors:

  • Prof. Christian Acal (University of Granada, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Ana M. Aguilera (University of Granada, SPAIN)
  • Prof. M. Carmen Aguilera (Polytechnic University of Valencia, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Víctor Blanco (University of Granada, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Beatriz Cobo (University of Granada, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Manuel Escabias (University of Granada, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Alberto J. Ferrer-Riquelme (Polytechnic University of Valencia)
  • Prof. Ramón Ferri (University of Granada, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Ángel Manuel González (University of Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Federico Perea (University of Seville, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Miguel A. Pozo (University of Seville, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Justo Puerto (University of Seville, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Antonio M. Rodríguez-Chía (University of Cádiz, SPAIN)
  • Prof. Begoña Vitoriano (Complutense University of Madrid, SPAIN)

Organizing committee:

  • Ana M. Aguilera (Universidad de Granada - IMAG, Spain)
  • Miguel A. Pozo (Universidad de Sevilla - IMUS, Spain)


Overview




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Professors

speakers

Christian Acal

University of Granada, SPAIN
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Ana M. Aguilera

University of Granada, SPAIN
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M. Carmen Aguilera

Polytechnic University of Valencia, SPAIN
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Víctor Blanco

University of Granada, SPAIN
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Beatriz Cobo

University of Granada, SPAIN
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Manuel Escabias

University of Granada, SPAIN
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Alberto J. Ferrer-Riquelme

Polytechnic University of Valencia, SPAIN
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Ramón Ferri

University of Granada, SPAIN
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Ángel Manuel González

University of Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN
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Federico Perea

University of Seville, SPAIN



speakers

Miguel A. Pozo

University of Seville, SPAIN
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Justo Puerto

University of Seville, SPAIN
speakers

Antonio M. Rodríguez-Chía

University of Cádiz, SPAIN
speakers

Begoña Vitoriano

Complutense University of Madrid, SPAIN

Program

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GRANADA

18-21/September/2023 09.00 - 13.00 Sala de Conferencias (IMAG)

Course 1: Basic methods for statistical learning (IMAG)

By Christian Acal, Beatriz Cobo, Ramón Ferri

  • Introduction: Supervised versus unsupervised statistical learning.
  • Linear regression: estimation, model selection, shrinkage and dimension reduction methods for high dimensional data.
  • Supervised classification: logistic regression and linear discriminant analysis.
  • Unsupervised classification: principal component analysis and cluster analysis.

GRANADA

25-28/September/2023 09.00 - 13.00 Sala de Conferencias (IMAG)

Course 2: Functional Data Analysis (IMAG)

By Ana M. Aguilera del Pino, M. Carmen Aguilera Morillo, Manuel Escabias Machuca, Christian Acal

  • Introduction and basis tools for functional data analysis.
  • Basis expansion of curves: usual basis functions, least squares estimation, penalized estimation, selection of basis dimension and smoothing parameters.
  • Exploratory analysis: sample mean and variance functions, sample covariance and correlation functions.
  • Functional principal component analysis: Karhunen-Loève decomposition, basis expansion and penalized estimation.
  • Functional linear regression: scalar-on-function regression, functional ANOVA, function-on-function regression, functional principal component regression.
  • Classification with functional data: functional logit regression and functional LDA.

SEVILLA

02-05/October/2023 10.00 - 13.30 Seminario II (IMUS)

Course 3: Optimization in Machine Learning (IMUS)

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By Víctor Blanco, Justo Puerto, Antonio M. Rodríguez-Chía

  • Machine learning and location theory in a nutshell.
  • The Support Vector Machine Optimization Fundamentals: Support Vector Machine. Optimization with Lagrange Multipliers. Duality Theory. Application with R-Studio.
  • The role of Mathematical Optimization in Robust, Interpretable and Explainable Machine Learning.

SEVILLA

09-11/October/2023 - 09.00 - 13.30 Or 15.00 - 19:30 (IMPORTANT - Check the detailed program) Salón de actos (IMUS)

Course 4: Data Science in Industry (IMUS)

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By Alberto J. Ferrer-Riquelme, Ángel Manuel González, Federico Perea, Miguel A. Pozo, Begoña Vitoriano

  • Data Science in Industry 4.0: personal reflections. What has triggered data science? The “big” data tsunami. What science is in data science? What do come first: questions or data? A paradigm change. Big data vs value data. Nature of data in industry 4.0. All models are wrong, some are useful. What is required for data sciencist to be successful in Industry 4.0?
  • Optimal management of energy networks.
  • Optimization of Railway Schedules.
  • Decomposing techniques applied to large-scale real-life optimization problems.
  • Decision models and data science in disaster logistics, development and sustainability.

GRANADA / SEVILLA

13/October-11/November/2023 09.00 - 17.00 Offices facilities at IMAG/IMUS

Supervised research program

By Doc-Course Professors

Each student will be assigned to a supervisor for this research period in order to develop a research work that will be presented in the closing workshop.

GRANADA

12-14/November/2023 Sala de Conferencias (IMAG)

International Doc-Course Closing Workshop

Workshop Proceedings and Schedule

By Doc-Course participants

It will take place at the University of Granada. It consists of the presentation of the research works carried out by the students in the period of supervision. In addition, 2 plenary talks by US/UGR professors will be given.

APPLICATION / REGISTRATION AND GRANTS FOR STUDENTS

This Doc-Course is addressed to students enrolled in Master or a Doctoral program related to Statistics, Operations Research or Data Science. Students with special interest and background on these topics are encouraged to apply for a grant to attend this Doc-Course.

There will be a maximum of 20 PhD/master students that will be competitively selected among all applicants. A brief curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum) that includes a complete academic record is required. The 20 grants will cover accommodation and food allowance.

Please read carefully the instructions:

  • Fill the application form ( click here ). Deadline: June 14, 2023 June 19, 2023
  • The selection of participants will be communicated on June 19, 2023 June 21, 2023.
  • Registration fee deadline June 22, 2023 June 23, 2023: 50 € (Payment procedure will be sent to selected participants).

VENUE



Gallery, practical information and location




The entire event will take place at the IMAG and IMUS facilities.


Overview

IMUS facilities


Overview

IMAG facilities

Practical Information

The accommodation option included in the registration fee at walking distance from the venue site (IMAG) is:

  • Residencia Universitaria Corrala de Santiago https://corraladesantiago.ugr.es/
    INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE WITH ACCOMMODATION

      • OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE



The accommodation option included in the registration fee at walking distance from the venue site (IMUS) is:

  • Residencia Universitaria Rector Estanislao del Campo (15 minutes walk to IMUS) Phone: +34 955 062 480. Avda. Ctra. de su Eminencia, 2A – Seville. https://micampusresidencias.com/micampus-estanislao/
    INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE WITH ACCOMMODATION

      • OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE



  • From Granada airport. The airport is 17 km from downtown. Correspondences between Granada and its airport can be done by taxi or bus. The cab fare is about 30-35€. There is a 3€ bus airport-downtown (line 245), with different stops. The nearest one to IMAG is the eighth stop, at “Avda. Constitucion Hotel Cóndor”, from where IMAG is just at 10 min of walking distance.
  • From Malaga airport. The bus company Alsa has a service connecting directly the airport of Málaga with the city of Granada. From this airport, there are frequent connections (approx. one per hour). For more information, please visit the Alsa website. Another available connection is through the bus station in Málaga, from where one can find buses leaving to Granada each hour. These buses arrive at the bus station in Granada, from where one can take a taxi to downtown (about 10€) or a city bus (lines SN2 or SN5) in order to arrive to the institute (see here for a map of the city buses in Granada).
  • By high speed train. There are daily connections to and from Granada, with Madrid and Barcelona. The train station in Granada is downtown, at 10 minutes of walking distance from IMAG.
Sevilla is easy to reach from the main Spanish cities. Sevilla has an international airport (Sevilla-San Pablo Airport) and a main train station (Sevilla-Santa Justa) with a fast-track railway connecting Sevilla with Madrid as well as many other important cities in Spain.
  • Airport:

    Sevilla-San Pablo Airport is about 10 km far from the city center. The most convenient ways to get to Sevilla is either by bus or by taxi.

  • Train:

    Sevilla has good rail links to Barcelona, Cádiz, Córdoba, Jaén, Jerez de la Frontera, Granada, Huelva, Madrid, and Málaga. The fast–track AVE railway line provides a 2h 30min connection to Madrid every hour. For more information you can go to the train company website: https://www.renfe.com.


    Sevilla–Santa Justa train station is connected to the city center by local bus lines C1, C2 and 32. Red painted city buses are the predominant public transportation. Information about bus lines at Transportes Urbanos de Sevilla (TUSSAM): 955 479 000 or at their web page https://www.tussam.es/. You can get a map here.

  • Intercity buses:

    There are two bus stations with bus services to most of the main cities in Spain:

    • Prado de San Sebastián bus station : 954 417 111

    • Plaza de Armas bus station. : 954 908 040.

    The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sevilla is by intercity bus Socibus. For more info visit https://www.socibus.es/

  • Local Buses:

    Red painted city buses are the predominant public transportation. Information about bus lines (and tramway line) at Transportes Urbanos de Sevilla (TUSSAM): 955 479 000 or at their web page https://www.tussam.es/.
    You can get a one trip ticket (1,40 Euros) directly from the driver (from the machines in the tramway shelters) but it is cheaper if you buy a rechargeable travel card (they can be bought at most magazine stores you find in sidewalks all around the city):

    • 6,40+1,50€ for the one–trip travel card (called "tarjeta sin trasbordo").

    • 7,00+1,50 Euros for the multiple–connections travel card (called "tarjeta con trasbordo").

    There are also tourist travel cards for one day (5,00 €) and for three days (10,50 €). For a map of the city with the local buses lines here.

  • Taxi:

    A usual taxi fare from north to south of the city center is around 8 Euros:

    • Radio–Taxi Giralda:

      954 675 555.

    • Radio–Taxi:

      954 580 000.

    • Tele–Taxi:

      954 622 222.



CONTACT

IMUS

Instituto Matemáticas de la Universidad de Sevilla

Tel:+34 955 42 08 42 acti2-imus@us.es

Edificio Celestino Mutis, 1ª Planta, Campus de Reina Mercedes

Avda. Reina Mercedes, s/n.

41012 - Sevilla (Spain)

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IMUS: Where we are?

IMUS. Instituto Matemáticas de la Universidad de Sevilla


IMAG

Instituto Matemáticas de la Universidad de Granada

Tel:+34 958242794,+34 958 242798 imag@ugr.es

Instituto de Matemáticas de la Universidad de Granada

c/ Ventanilla nº 11.

Granada (Spain)

IMAG: Where we are?

IMAG. Instituto Matemáticas de la Universidad de Granada

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Esta actividad es parte de los proyectos de I+D+i:
  • PID2020-114594GB-C21, financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033
  • IMAG–María de Maeztu grant CEX2020-001105-M/AEI/10.13039/501100011033