Dr. Sampath Lonka

Ph.D, Mathematics

Large Language Models (LLM), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning, Data Science, Calculus

Dr. Sampath Lonka is a scientific writer based in Bangalore, India, with a strong academic background in Mathematics and extensive experience in content writing. He has a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Hyderabad and is deeply passionate about teaching, writing, and research.

Sampath enjoys teaching Mathematics, Statistics, and AI to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. What sets him apart is his unique approach to teaching Mathematics through programming, making the subject more engaging and practical for students.

Sampath works in various fascinating research areas, including Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Topological Data Analysis, and AI for Mathematics. He has developed several impactful Computer Vision and Language Models that effectively tackle real-world problems. These research interests and work reflect Sampath's commitment to exploring the intersections of mathematics and cutting-edge technologies.

Beyond the professional realm, Sampath has diverse interests and enjoys reading captivating literature, embarking on adventurous travels, and experimenting with culinary delights in the kitchen.

Sampath's unwavering passion for mathematics, expertise in AI, and dedication to nurturing young minds comes from his unique blend of academic knowledge, research accomplishments, and teaching experience.

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Articles from Sampath

Machine Learning in Weather and Climate Forecasting: Advancements and Challenges

This review article discusses the evolution of machine learning applications in weather and climate forecasting. It outlines the historical transition from statistical methods to physical models and the recent emergence of machine learning techniques. The article categorizes machine learning applications in climate prediction, covering both short-term weather forecasts and medium-to-long-term climate predictions.

7 Nov 2023

Evaluating the Impact of AI on Human Creativity in Art

This research revealed that art attributed to AI is often devalued in terms of monetary worth, skill, and likability, but these effects can be mitigated when direct comparisons with human-made art are avoided. The findings suggest that AI's role in art, while presenting challenges, may lead to new forms of artistic expression and creativity, similar to the impact of inventions like the camera on the art world.

7 Nov 2023

Safeguarding Data Privacy in the Era of AI

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both challenges and opportunities for data privacy. AI enhances privacy protection through transparency and informed consent, but it also introduces concerns such as data exploitation, identification and tracking, and risks associated with biometric recognition. Overcoming privacy challenges in the AI era involves addressing issues of adaptability, scalability, legibility, AI ethics, data integrity, and robustness.

6 Nov 2023

Named Entity Recognition: Applications, and Challenges

Named Entity Recognition (NER) is a pivotal process in Natural Language Processing (NLP) that identifies and categorizes entities like people, organizations, and locations within text. NER plays a crucial role in various applications, such as information extraction, knowledge organization, and domain-specific knowledge extraction, and has evolved from rule-based approaches to deep learning techniques.

6 Nov 2023

EGS Framework Enhances Communication Using Large Language Models

The Explore-Generate-Simulate (EGS) framework, powered by large language models (LLMs) helps improve communication in various scenarios. EGS assists individuals in crafting effective messages by exploring diverse advice, generating candidate messages, and simulating audience reactions, ultimately leading to enhanced communication and control in goal-directed interactions.

5 Nov 2023

Business Purchase Prediction with Explainable AI and LSTM Neural Networks

This study presents an innovative system for business purchase prediction that combines Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural networks with Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). The system is designed to predict future purchases in a medical drug company, offering transparent explanations for its predictions, fostering user trust, and providing valuable insights for business decision-making.

5 Nov 2023

Ethical Use of AI in Earth and Environmental Sciences: Principles and Challenges

Researchers outlined six principles for the ethical use of AI and machine learning in Earth and environmental sciences. These principles emphasize transparency, intentionality, risk mitigation, inclusivity, outreach, and ongoing commitment. The study also highlights the importance of addressing biases, data disparities, and the need for transparency initiatives like explainable AI (XAI) to ensure responsible and equitable AI-driven research in these fields.

3 Nov 2023

Integrating UAVs and AI for Residential Building Inspections

Researchers present a detailed case study on the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) for inspecting residential buildings. The study outlines a four-step inspection process, including preliminary preparations, data acquisition, AI defect detection, and 3D reconstruction with defect extraction, and provides insights into challenges, lessons learned, and future prospects for AI-UAV-based building inspections.

2 Nov 2023

Exploring the Threat of Embedding Space Attacks on Large Language Models

Researchers propose essential prerequisites for improving the robustness evaluation of large language models (LLMs) and highlight the growing threat of embedding space attacks. This study emphasizes the need for clear threat models, meaningful benchmarks, and a comprehensive understanding of potential vulnerabilities to ensure LLMs can withstand adversarial challenges in open-source models.

2 Nov 2023

Exploring Customer Preferences for Automated Parcel Delivery Modes

This study delves into customer preferences for automated parcel delivery modes, including autonomous vehicles, drones, sidewalk robots, and bipedal robots, in the context of last-mile logistics. Using an Integrated Nested Choice and Correlated Latent Variable model, the research reveals that cost and time performance significantly influence the acceptability of technology, with a growing willingness to explore novel delivery automation when cost and time align.

1 Nov 2023