Reconstruction questions in graph theory and phylogenetics: Bhalachandra Thatte, Brasil Dt. 3/2/2026

[chaitanya athale]

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Title: Reconstruction questions in graph theory and phylogenetics

speaker: Bhalchandra D. Thatte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) Brasil

Location: Kernel (Seminar hall 52), data science department, 4th floor main building, IISER Pune

Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 

Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Abstract:

Real world systems in sustainable energy, engineering, and other scientific domains are often governed by complex,

non-linear, physics-based mathematical models. However, these traditional models frequently face challenges related

to accuracy and interpretability. Modeling such complex physical systems such as convective heat and fluid flow

phenomena in porous media requires an integrity of physics and data to achieve more reliable and accurate model

development. In this research talk, I will present developments of data and physics guided deep learning in industrial

and other scientific domains. These hybrid techniques offer accurate and efficient methods for developing surrogate

models that significantly reduce computational cost while preserving the interpretability of multiphysics influence

on the complex system, particularly in areas such as solar power collectors and subsurface flow operations (oil

production). This presentation will highlight ongoing efforts to enhance model generalization under a limited

data scenario and to design scientifically grounded, computationally tractable models. Collectively, these works

demonstrates a pathway toward building reliable, scalable, and interpretable data-driven solutions for computational

modeling and engineering applications.