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Events for June 01, 2016
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SERC TALKS: Systems Engineering Research Center
Wed, Jun 01, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Astronautical Engineering, Systems Architecting and Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Babak Heydari, Assistant Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology
Talk Title: We Need a New Design Perspective for Socio-Technical systems. Can Complex Network Perspective Be a Viable Candidate?
Series: SERC Talks
Abstract: Complex Socio-technical systems (CSTS) rely on multiple types of localized resources, whose management is a crucial challenge for the optimal performance of the system. These systems are often operated in highly uncertain environments, because of this it is difficult to anticipate demand for resources in various parts of the system at every moment of time; this means that even if the total demand for a resource can be met, achieving an efficient distribution of the resource is not a trivial challenge. The efficient distribution of resources is a strong function of the system architecture, thus modeling this interdependency, that of the architecture and resource allocation mechanisms, becomes an important area of research in CSTS engineering. Having the connectivity structure as a lens in mind, one can ask a host of crucial questions: Which network architectures allow for most efficient resource access under uncertainty? How much the efficient architecture will be different if autonomous components have discretion to choose their interactions, which is the case in many human centric complex systems? How much efficiency can be lost this way? How can the architecture be designed to govern collective behavior of CSTS? i.e. To make them more cooperative, more trustworthy, etc?
In this webinar, we take a complex network perspective to introduce a framework for studying the interactions of (potentially) autonomous system components and the design of the connectivity structure in CSTS to facilitate resource management under uncertainty. We discuss resource sharing as a mechanism that adds a level of flexibility to distributed systems and describe the connectivity structures that enhance components' access to the resources available within the system. We discuss central and a distributed schemes that, respectively, represent systems in which a central planner determines the connectivity structure and systems in which distributed components are allowed to add and sever connections to improve their own resource access. Furthermore, we present how the role of connectivity structure on collective behavior can be captured, modeled, simulated and verified.
NOTE: All Talks will be broadcast on WebEx. For those unable to access WebEx, please register in order to receive dial-in instructions. A copy of the presentation will be made available on the SERC website prior to the session.
Biography: Babak Heydari is an assistant professor at the School of Systems and Enterprises, at Stevens Institute of Technology and the director of Complex Evolving Networked Systems Lab. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of California at Berkeley with a minor in management and economics and has three years of industry experience in Silicon Valley. Dr. Heydari has a diverse set of research interests and academic backgrounds and does interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, economics and systems sciences. His current research, is on developing model-driven approach in analysis, design and governance of complex Networked systems. His research interests are network resource sharing formation and diffusion of collective behavior, modularity, emergence and evolution of collective behavior and the co-evolution of structure and behavior in complex networks. His research has been funded by NSF, DARPA, INCOSE, SERC and a number of private corporations. He is the recipient of NSF CAREER Award in 2016.
Host: Systems Engineering Research Center
More Info: http://www.sercuarc.org/
Webcast: https://stevensinstitute.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?service=1&siteurl=stevensinstitute&nomenu=true&main_url=%2Fmc3100%2Fe.do%3Fsiteurl%3Dstevensinstitute%26AT%3DMI%26EventID%3D483320817%26UID%3D0%26Host%3DQUhTSwAAAAIQDVMIcs5g1gIM_SzIzC9rsbzM1FWKsLocation: Webex Webinar
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Barry Boehm
Event Link: http://www.sercuarc.org/
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Big Data Industry Seminar (IMSC 20th Anniversary Retreat)
Wed, Jun 01, 2016 @ 03:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Mark E. Dixon, Farnaz Azmoodeh, Dave Schrader, Ali Khoshgozaran, IBM Global Business Services, Snapchat, Teradata University Network, Teradata University Network
Talk Title: Big Data Industry Seminar
Series: IMSC Big Data Industry Seminar
Abstract: Speaker: Mark E. Dixon
Solutions Architect , Watson Healthcare
IBM Global Business Services
Title: Enthralled by the Immediate - why humans need cognitive systems
The talk asserts that human beings are designed to survive today, but not necessarily tomorrow - we do not do a good job of creating our future our engineered and complex world. The talk offers some examples of vestigal neuroanatomical issues and cognitive challenges we must overcome to proceed in a more enlightened manner.
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Speaker: Farnaz Azmoodeh
Eng. Director on Monetization,
Snapchat
Title: Digital advertising
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Speaker: Dave Schrader
Sports Analytics Educator,
Teradata University Network
Title: Big Data and Sports Analytics
It's the Golden Age of Sports Analytics, especially because of
wearables and better video analytics for Baseball, Basketball,
Football, and Soccer. Big data is also helping improve injury
prediction and prevention - as I'll show using case studies.
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Speaker: Ali Khoshgozaran
CEO,
Tilofy Inc.
Title: Trend Forecasting:
Are You Ready for Your Unfair Advantage?
In a world where data and communication move at the speed of light, businesses struggle to remain relevant due to their inability to stay ahead of every curve. We have built a trend forecasting platform that identifies emerging trends long before they become mainstream to assist businesses in
transforming insights from the future into triggers for the right course of action today.
Host: IMSC
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) - Grand Ballroom
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Assistant to CS chair
