MIT Schwarzman College of Computing

Over two millennia ago, Greek mathematician Euclid laid the groundwork for the modern understanding of geometry. Today, that work serves as the bedrock for researchers like Justin Solomon, who uses geometry to address complex problems - many of which seem unrelated to shapes at first glance. Solomon is an associate professor at MIT's Department of…

Mathematician Justin Solomon is using modern geometric techniques to solve complex problems, often unrelated to shapes. He explains that geometric tools can be used to compare datasets, providing insight into the performance of machine-learning models. He asserted the significance of distance, similarity, curvature, and shape, all derived from geometry, in discussing data. His Geometric Data…

Over two millennia ago, the ancient mathematician Euclid, widely recognized as the father of geometry, shifted our perspective on shapes. Today, Justin Solomon of MIT uses contemporary geometric methods to tackle complex challenges seemingly unrelated to shapes. Solomon utilizes geometric tools to analyze high-dimensional datasets, providing insights about the potential performance of machine learning models.…