Kehelwala Dewage Gayan Maduranga

Kehelwala Dewage Gayan Maduranga, Vasily Zadorozhnyy, Qiang Ye

We consider Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with 2D structured features that are symmetric in the spatial dimensions. Such networks arise in modeling pairwise relationships for a sequential recommendation problem, as well as secondary structure inference problems of RNA and protein sequences. We develop a CNN architecture that generates and preserves the symmetry structure in the network's convolutional layers. We present parameterizations for the convolutional kernels that produce update rules to maintain symmetry throughout the training. We apply this architecture to the sequential recommendation problem, the RNA secondary structure inference problem, and the protein contact map prediction problem, showing that the symmetric structured networks produce improved results using fewer numbers of machine parameters.

Shamima Nasrin Tumpa, Kehelwala Dewage Gayan Maduranga

This study explores the use of Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) for real-time cryptocurrency price prediction and optimized trading strategies. Given the high volatility of the cryptocurrency market, traditional forecasting models often fall short. By leveraging RNNs' capability to capture long-term patterns in time-series data, this research aims to improve accuracy in price prediction and develop effective trading strategies. The project follows a structured approach involving data collection, preprocessing, and model refinement, followed by rigorous backtesting for profitability and risk assessment. This work contributes to both the academic and practical fields by providing a robust predictive model and optimized trading strategies that address the challenges of cryptocurrency trading.