Aim
This program aims to equip PhD scholars, researchers, and AI professionals with an in-depth understanding of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and their practical applications. This course covers the fundamentals, advanced techniques, and hands-on experience in building and optimizing GANs for image generation, data augmentation, and creative AI.
Program Objectives
- Learn the theory behind GANs and how they function.
- Build and train various types of GANs for image generation and creative applications.
- Master advanced GAN techniques like DCGAN, CycleGAN, and Wasserstein GAN.
- Solve real-world problems using GANs, including data augmentation and style transfer.
- Understand and address the challenges of training GANs.
Program Structure
Module 1: Introduction to GANs
- What are GANs?
- Historical Context and Importance of GANs
- Overview of Adversarial Networks (Generator vs. Discriminator)
Module 2: GAN Architecture
- Building Blocks of GANs
- Loss Functions for GANs (Minimax Game)
- Training GANs: Key Challenges and Solutions
Module 3: Training Dynamics of GANs
- Mode Collapse and Vanishing Gradients
- Techniques to Stabilize GAN Training
- GAN Evaluation Metrics (e.g., Inception Score, FID)
Module 4: Deep Dive into Variants of GANs
- Conditional GANs (cGANs)
- Deep Convolutional GANs (DCGANs)
- Wasserstein GANs (WGANs)
- Progressive GANs
Module 5: Applications of GANs
- Image Generation
- Text-to-Image Synthesis
- Video and Audio Generation
Module 6: Advanced Topics in GANs
- CycleGANs for Image-to-Image Translation
- StyleGAN and Style Transfer
- GANs in Data Augmentation and Privacy Preservation
Module 7: Ethical Implications of GANs
- Deepfakes and Their Impact
- Ethical Considerations in Using GANs
- Mitigating Harm in GAN Applications
Module 8: GANs in Research and Industry
- Recent Developments in GAN Research
- Applications in Art, Healthcare, and Entertainment
- Deploying GAN Models in Production (Cloud/Edge)
Module 9: Hands-on GANs with PyTorch/TensorFlow
- Implementing Basic GANs in PyTorch
- Customizing and Tuning GAN Architectures
- Training GANs on Custom Datasets
Final Project
- Students implement a novel GAN application (e.g., image style transfer, data augmentation, etc.)
Participant’s Eligibility
- AI researchers, data scientists, and professionals with a background in machine learning, neural networks, or computer vision.
Program Outcomes
- Ability to build and train advanced GAN models for real-world applications.
- Proficiency in optimizing GANs for stable performance and high-quality outputs.
- Deep understanding of how GANs can be applied in creative industries and data science.
- Skills to address common GAN challenges like mode collapse and training instability.
Program Deliverables
- Access to e-LMS
- Real-Time Project for Dissertation
- Project Guidance
- Paper Publication Opportunity
- Self Assessment
- Final Examination
- e-Certification
- e-Marksheet
Future Career Prospects
- AI Research Scientist
- Deep Learning Engineer
- GAN Specialist
- Data Augmentation Expert
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Creative AI Developer
Job Opportunities
- AI-driven startups
- Creative industries using generative AI
- Research labs focusing on computer vision and generative models
- Data science teams for synthetic data generation
- Gaming and virtual environment companies
- Animation and media production firms
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