Instructor: Rob Nowak
Professor in ECE Department.
Exploiting Nonlinear Algebraic Structure in Matrix Completion
This talk considers matrix completion in cases where columns are points on a nonlinear algebraic variety (in contrast to the commonplace linear subspace model). A special case arises when the columns come from a union of subspaces, a model that has numerous practical applications. We propose a new approach to …
The Science of Mind Reading and Beamspace MIMO Transceivers for Low-Complexity and Near-Optimal Communication at mm-wave Frequencies and TBD
Prof. Rob Nowak Mind Reading involves a subtle interplay of statistics and physical modeling, and often the latter is not considered as critically as it should be. For example, parapsychological experiments have demonstrated mind reading effects that are statistically significant, but physically implausible. But we don’t have to look at …
Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Significance
Statistical testing is a ubiquitous in engineering and science. The outcomes of testing and the significance we attach to them have profound effects on society; e.g., they are the basis for many public health and other social-engineering initiatives. So, it is crucial that we all agree and understand what it …