RESEARCH TALK: Applying modularity to temporal networks modelled as link streams
Abstract: Temporal networks are commonly used to model real-life phenomena. When these phenomena represent interactions and are captured at a fine-grained temporal resolution, they are modeled as link streams. Community detection is an essential network analysis task. Although many methods exist for static networks, and some methods have been developed for temporal networks represented as sequences of snapshots, few works can handle directly link streams. We propose the first adaptation of the well-known Modularity quality function to link streams. Unlike existing methods, it is independent of the time scale of analysis.
DISCUSSION: Managing PhD and industrial work
Abstract: Challenges include managing time effectively, as balancing the demands of both a PhD and a corporate job often leads to burnout. Conflicting priorities and overlapping deadlines from both sides can cause mental strain. Switching between the deep focus needed for research and the fast pace of corporate tasks is mentally exhausting. Additionally, limited flexibility at work and unrelated job tasks can further hinder progress .
Speaker: Victor Brabant, Université Lyon 1 (Lyon, France)
