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401-3940-21L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Student Seminar in Mathematics and Data: Optimal Transport

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Afonso Sousa Bandeira, Dr. Geoffrey Chinot
Number of participants limited to 12.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:09

Abstract

The Seminar starts with a basic introduction to Optimal Transport (including but not limited to: Monge and Kantorovich formulations, duality, Wassertstein distance). After the introductory material, each week will be devoted to either a research article in the topic or a more advanced concept. Particular emphasis will be given to applications to statistics and data science.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
11.01.2021
Signup End
19.02.2021

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar in Mathematics and Data: Optimal Transport
  • Thu 12:15-14:00 (HG G 26.3)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and a few minutes later choose an alternative seminar. IMPORTANT: Do not waitlist yourself for more than two seminars!)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and a few minutes later choose an alternative seminar. IMPORTANT: Do not waitlist yourself for more than two seminars!)