26.11.2024

Auf Einladung von Prof. Dr. Sebastian vom Mammen findet der folgende Vortrag statt:

Dienstag, 26. November 2024, 16:15 Uhr, Übungsraum I, Informatikgebäude, Am Hubland

Prof. Dr. Herbert H. Tsang
Trinity Western University, Canada

In Search of the Perfect Structure

Abstract

Analysis and design are essential activities for engineers. During the design phase, engineers must balance constraints and optimize resources to meet specific goals. These problems can be complex, requiring quick evaluation of multiple solutions and effective data representation. When exact solutions are unavailable, heuristic approaches often provide valuable alternatives. Heuristic artificial intelligence approaches often tackle complex problems using nature-inspired algorithms and adaptive mechanisms. The design process creates a vast space of potential solutions, making design space exploration (DSE) crucial for identifying feasible and optimal designs. In this talk, I will present my research on understanding DSE through optimization in two areas: human figure skeletons and RNA secondary structures. Despite their differences, these applications offer opportunities for cross-disciplinary insights. This research aims to advance computational design in both molecular and artistic contexts.

Bio:

Prof. Dr. Herbert H. Tsang is a full professor of computing science and mathematics at Trinity Western University in Canada, where he directs the Applied Research Lab. He earned his PhD in computing science from Simon Fraser University, a Master of Music from Boston University, and a Master of Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Tsang's research focuses on applying computational technologies to solve real-world problems for the benefit of humanity. His current interests include computational intelligence, bioinformatics, optimization, mobile computing, and scientific visualization. Previously, he was an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary and worked as scientific and engineering staff at MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, contributing to various remote sensing, space, and defense projects with the Canadian Space Agency and the Canadian Navy. Prof. Tsang is a Senior Member of both IEEE and ACM, and he is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, Canada.

URL: https://www.twu.ca/profile/herbert-tsang