SEARCHEigenvector University Europe 2024
October 14, 2024 - October 17, 2024
Eigenvector Research, Inc. is pleased to offer the Thirteenth Annual EigenU Europe. This year we will be in Rome, ITALY where we will be staying at the beautiful Le Méridien Visconti Rome. We will present four days of courses on chemical data science, also known as chemometrics and machine learning.
The 2024 edition of EigenU Europe will span four days and will offer our two-day Basic Chemometrics series followed by two days of specialty and advanced topics.
Complete information about the course can be found by following the links below.
- Target Audience
- Course Descriptions and Outlines
- About the Instructors
- Course Fees
- Registration, Deadlines and Cancellations
- Lodging and Transportation
- Daily Schedule
Target Audience
Eigenvector University Europe is aimed at chemists, biologists and other life-scientists and engineers who want to be able to analyze their own laboratory, experimental or process data, develop their own data models or develop instruments that produce analytical data. It is especially well suited for those with an interest in process analytical technology (PAT) in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and process industries. The course serves individuals with a need for exploratory data analysis, development of predictive models such as analytical instrument calibrations, soft sensor models, multivariate statistical process control (MSPC), fault detection and sample classification. No prior knowledge is required for this course.
Course Description & Outline
The Monday-Tuesday block of EigenU Europe will cover the fundamentals of many commonly used chemometric and machine learning methods such as principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS) regression. Emphasis will be on applying these techniques in the chemical process and laboratory environment for pattern recognition, instrument calibration, and sample classification. The course material is drawn from our popular Eigenvector University Series. The class begins with a brief review of Linear Algebra for Chemometricians, and moves quickly into Chemometrics I:PCA and then on to Chemometrics II: Regression and PLS. Aspects of Advanced Preprocessing methods will also be covered.
On Wednesday and Thursday we are offering a selection of advanced topics in chemical data science. We will begin with Machine Learning for Calibration and Classification. This class considers methods such as Support Vector Machines (SVMs), Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Locally Weighted Regression (LWR). This will be followed by Introduction to Hyperspectral-Multivariate Image Analysis. This class focuses on how multivariate methods such as PCA and PLS can be applied to hyperspectral image data. Aspects of Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR) will also be covered. Variable Selection methods will be considered next. EigenU Europe will conclude with Intro to Multi-way Analysis.
Participants must bring their own laptops with current versions of Solo or PLS_Toolbox (and MATLAB) installed. Demo copies will work just fine. Users with Eigenvector accounts can download free demos. If you don’t have an account, start by creating one. If you cannot provide your own computer, please contact us and we will try to arrange one for you, rental fees may apply.
Eigenvector University Europe will include the following modules from our annual Eigenvector University. Click on each title for more detailed information about the module. Note that on Wednesday we’re offering participants a choice of classes (taught simultaneously in different rooms).
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Course |
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| October 14 and 15, 2024 |
Basic Chemometrics |
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| Linear Algebra for Chemometricians | |||
| Chemometrics II – Regression and PLS | |||
| Advanced Preprocessing for Spectral Applications | |||
| October 16 and 17, 2024 |
Advanced Topics |
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| Wed., October 16, AM | Modeling Fluorescence EEM Data | OR | Classical Least Squares (CLS) & Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR) |
| Wed., October 16, PM | Variable Selection | OR | Introduction to Hyperspectral/Multivariate Image Analysis (MIA) |
| Thu., October 17 | Machine Learning for Calibration & Classification |
About the Instructors
The courses will be led by Eigenvector President Barry M. Wise who will be joined by Eigenvector Associate Professor Rasmus Bro. Dr. Wise holds a doctorate in chemical engineering and is the creator of PLS_Toolbox. Each spring Wise organizes and teaches at Eigenvector University, the most comprehensive offering of chemometrics classes in the world. Professor Rasmus Bro leads the Chemometrics Group at the University of Copenhagen. He has authored over 100 papers in the field of chemometrics. Both Wise and Bro are recipients of the EAS Award for Achievements in Chemometrics and the Herman Wold medal.
Course Fees
Prices include instruction, course materials (provided in advance in .pdf format), lunch and coffee breaks.
Prices shown are for Early/Regular rates. To get the Early Registration rate, payment must be received on or before September 1, 2024.
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Regular
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Academic
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| Basic Chemometrics, Monday-Tuesday |
$1695/$1795
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$795/$895
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| Specialty Courses, Wednesday-Thursday |
$1695/$1795
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$795/$895
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| All four days, Monday-Thursday |
$3195/$3395
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$1575/$1775
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Note: payment must be received on or before September 1, 2024, in order to get the discounted Early Registration price. If payment for Early Registration is not received by September 1, we will re-invoice you at the Regular Registration rate. Acceptable forms of payment include MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and checks drawn on a US bank. Wire transfers can also be arranged.
Academic discount: University students and faculty associated with degree granting institutions are eligible for the academic rate. Verification of University affiliation is required by providing valid university mailing and e-mail address.
PLS_Toolbox discount: All attendees can purchase PLS_Toolbox for MATLAB or Solo software for $300 off the current industrial rate as part of the course. (Discount does not apply to Academic licenses.)
How to Register, Deadlines and Cancellations
To register, login to your Eigenvector account, or create an account, then select the class you would like to attend. You can pay directly with your MasterCard, VISA or American Express using our secure credit card processing, or ask to be invoiced. Payments must be received by September 1, 2024 in order to get the early registration prices.
Complete refunds will be made for cancellations prior to September 1, 2024. Cancellations after that date will be assessed a $350 cancellation fee.
Lodging and Transportation
Lodging is available on-site at the Le Meridien Visconti Rome. A block of rooms has been reserved for workshop participants. The room rates are 360€/night for a Superior single and 375€/night for a Superior double. Suites are also available for 500€/nigh. Price includes breakfast buffet, free WiFi and newspapers, and gym access. Book your room using code TBD. Last day to book is Friday, September 1. Cancellation deadline is Friday, August 30. If you would like to book dates outside of this, please contact the hotel.
Roma Fiuminicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport is easy to reach from all major European cities. Transportation from the airport to the Le Méridien Visconti is available by train (the Leonardo Express runs every 15 minutes), bus and taxi. The Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Borhgese Gallery and Vatican City are all within a half hour walk of Le Méridien Visconti.
Typical Schedule
08:30 – 10:00 Instruction
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 12:00 Instruction
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch (provided)
13:00 – 15:00 Instruction
15:00 – 15:15 Break
15:15 – 16:30 Instruction