EXPERT TALK SERIES ON ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN ANOMALY DETECTION AND FEATURE SELECTION FOR OPTIMIZED DATA ANALYSIS, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

The session delved into advanced techniques for identifying anomalies in complex datasets, emphasizing their role in improving the robustness and reliability of machine learning models. The session explores feature selection strategies to streamline datasets, reduce dimensionality, and improve computational efficiency while maintaining critical predictive insights. The students gained valuable insights into practical implementations, including algorithmic advancements and real-world applications of anomaly detection in fields such as fraud detection, network security, and predictive maintenance.