King's College London
MSc in Information Processing and Neural Networks

Past IPNN MSc Projects

The MSc course in Information Processing and Neural Networks is concluded with a project. Here you can find an overview of the projects carried out by MSc students over the last few years.

2000-2001:

Student Project title Supervisor
A Andersen Input variable selection JG Taylor and J Shadbolt (Econostat)
A Baga Analysis of time series data for chaos and forecasting using neural networks P. Mauthoor (Matrica)
P Ballester-Aristin A neural network based prediction method for burst detection ACC Coolen and A Day (Bradford Univ)
A Buchan Model selection for support vector machines P Sollich
M Hart Rhino horn fingerprinting identification techniques R Amin (ERA Technology)
P Stanley Aspects of language modelling using neural networks JG Taylor
A Thrasyvoulou Predictions of protein folding using neural networks ACC Coolen
A Tucker Coupled oscillator models with non-trivial phase relations ACC Coolen

1999-2000:

Student Project title Supervisor
I. Caldwell Image analysis using a multiple-cause model neural network M. Plumbley
K.H. Chan Modelling the UK Equity index data using neural networks P. Mathoor (Matrica)
C. Goldschmidt Bayesian techniques for support vector machines P. Sollich
A. Halees Learning curves for Gaussian processes P. Sollich
A. Khan Does a supervised neural network training algorithm use all the information available ? P. Mauthoor (Matrica)
B. Rees Use of neural network techniques to determine turning points in smoothed financial time series J. Shadbolt (Econostat) and J.G. Taylor
E. Roussos Neural networks for landslide hazard estimation A.C.C. Coolen
A. Tucker Musical instrument separation using a multiple-cause neural network M. Plumbley
P. Silcox An overview of current practices in financial time-series prediction using neural networks A.C.C. Coolen
I. Vizas Application of neural networks in financial time series prediction H. Rae

1998-1999:

Student Project title Supervisor
H. Chakravorty Dynamics of on-line learning in Q-state neural networks A.C.C. Coolen
C. Csaszi Support-vector machines for financial markets J. Shadbolt (Econostat) and J.G. Taylor
D.W. Jones Investigation of the weather robustness of a dual-waveband target acquisition system using synthetically generated infrared imagery J. Boyce and M. Bernhardt (DERA)
K. Kazmi Crowd image analysis using neural networks M. Plumbley
J. Kyriakides Text from images using neural networks W.P.J. Mackeown
A. Suman Magnification factors in the visual cortex M. Plumbley (Econostat)
E. Tzamali Motion detection using a hierarchical bayesian network M. Plumbley
B. Veal An implementation of a bayesian neural network approach using monte-carlo integration P. Mauthoor (Matrica)

1997-1998:

Student Project title Supervisor
S.A. Abdallah Neural models for the interpretation of musical sound M. Plumbley
N.D. Bhinder The use of neural networks and genetic algorithms in the weather correction of electricity load data R. Amin (ERA Technology)
A.J. Gelli Conciousness and neural networks J.G. Taylor
T. Nikoletopoulos Perceptron learning with biased questions H.C. Rae
A.E.G. Patterson Modelling volatility in stochastic financial markets J.G. Taylor (Econostat)
J.C. Potts Information theory and independent component analysis M. Plumbley
S.A. Robinson Intelligent document clustering for information retrieval T. Clarkson (Sainsbury's)
P. Schreiner Statistical arbitrage in Euromark futures using intra-day data P. Refenes (LBS)
D. Wagenaar Training Kanter's bit-generator by natural gradient descent A.C.C. Coolen

1996-1997:

Student Project title Supervisor
F. Afshar Neural Controlled Motion of the Human Upper Limb: A Biological and Mathematical Approach A.C.C. Coolen
C.F. Beckmann Competition Between Short- and Long-Range Interactions in Recurrent Neural Networks A.C.C. Coolen
M. Eich A Feasibility Study of Developed Enhancements in an Existing Neural Net Engine P. Mauthoor (Matrica), A.C.C. Coolen
A. Erskine A Comparative Study of Approaches to Genetic Programming W.P.J. McKeown
M. Fernandez-Cejas Tailoring Self-Organising Maps to Real-World Situations - Theoretical and Practical Issues R. Amin (ERA Technology), A.C.C. Coolen
B.S. George Deformable Gabor Wavelets W.P.J. McKeown
B.S. Kang An Analysis of Genetic Algorithms Using a Markov Chain Model A.C.C. Coolen
P. Kyriakoulis Causality Analysis with Neural Networks P. Refenes (LBS)
C. Perry Diagnostic Evaluation of a Neural Network for the Purpose of Improving Time Series Prediction P. Mauthoor (Matrica), A.C.C. Coolen
N.S. Skantzos Evaluation of the Role of Interneurons in Associative Memory Models M. Recce (UCL)
G. Vafeidis Pitch and Melody Recognition from Digital Audio W.P.J. McKeown

1995-1996:

Student Project title Supervisor
J. Anemuller Coupled Synaptic and Neuronal Dynamics for Oscillator Networks A.C.C. Coolen
G.Z. Arevian Exploring Time-Series Prediction J.G. Taylor
W.C. Barnett An analysis of intelligent agents for data mining I. Hawkins (Sainsbury)

T.Clarkson & J.G. Taylor

J.W.R. Birnie Modelling long-lived activity in the Cortex J.G. Taylor
N. Bostrom Neural Network Models of Cognition J.G. Taylor
R. M. Jose Application of Connectionist Methods to Rail Traffic Control J. Boyce
R.A. MacCarthy Banos Rule Inference from Neural Networks I.Hawkins (Sainsbury)

T.Clarkson & J.G. Taylor

J. Malik Construction (and implementation) of a Neural Network to find 'ratings' of managers having performed certain psychometric assessments J.G. Taylor
C. Rimassa Numerical Analysis of Vibrations of a Constrcted Plate A.C.C. Coolen


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