PhD Thesis Defense
Improving Variational Inference Through Advanced Stochastic Optimization Techniques
This thesis presents new approaches to enhance the efficiency of black-box VI by improving different aspects of its optimization process.
Developing Digital Biomarkers of Early Childhood Mental Health Using Multimodal Sensor Data
Kalanadhabhatta makes the case for an alternative sensing paradigm leveraging multimodal signals recorded during children's existing play-based interactions.