5-Day Workshop on Complex Network Analysis with Applications in Brain Network Science and Complex Systems

Organized by

NETWORK SCIENCE RESEARCH LAB

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KOTTAYAM, INDIA

Mode: Hybrid

19/12/2025 -23/12/2025

About

Workshop on Complex Network Analysis with Applications in Brain Network Science and Complex Systems aims to bring together academicians, researchers, industrial experts, Ph.D. scholars, and postdoctoral fellows to explore recent advancements and foundational concepts in the fields of graph theory and its applications in network analysis. Graph theory, a cornerstone of discrete mathematics, offers a robust framework for modeling and analyzing complex networks across various domains from biological systems and brain connectivity to social, technological, and infrastructural networks.The primary aim of this five-day workshop is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical foundations and computational techniques in complex network analysis, with a particular emphasis on its applications in brain network science and biomedical data analysis. The program will cover a range of contemporary topics, including the simplicial analysis of fMRI data to study human brain dynamics during functional cognitive tasks, analysis of complex networks and prediction using deep learning models, and exploration of graph algorithms along with their computational complexity. Participants will also gain exposure to advanced methodologies such as the application of complex networks in machine learning, the characterization of resting-state fMRI for brain connectivity analysis, and diffusion MRI analysis for clinical applications. In addition, the workshop will introduce recurrence network analysis, which is used to predict climate changes and other dynamic systems. To complement these theoretical discussions, hands-on sessions will be conducted on complex network analysis using NetworkX, and nonlinear dynamics in recurrence relations.

Network Science Research Lab

Network science explores complex systems represented as networks or graphs, aiding in understanding interactions and behaviors across various domains like sociology, biology, and computer science. It helps uncover patterns and predict behaviors in interconnected systems, playing a crucial role in our increasingly interconnected world. The Network Science Research Group at IIIT Kottayam brings together expertise from Computer Science and Mathematics to create real-world applications, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Our group currently focuses on the robustness of complex networks, navigation in complex networks, representation learning, dynamics of online social networks, bibliographic networks, and functional brain networks.

Visit us at: https://netsci.iiitkottayam.ac.in/

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KOTTAYAM

Indian Institute of Information Technology Kottayam at Valavoor, Pala, Kerala is one among the IIITs that have been established as "Institution of National Importance" by MoE, Govt. of India under the ambit of IIIT PPP act 2017. IIIT Kottayam campus is situated at Valavoor, Pala, Kottayam - a picturesque location, spread over 53 acres of land - allotted by Govt. of Kerala in the southern part of the Country commonly referred to as God’s Own Country. B.Tech students are admitted against the JoSAA/CSAB counselling based on the JEE main rank list. The Institute offers 4 year B.Tech and B.Tech (Hons) programs in ECE, CSE, AI and Data Science, and Cybersecurity.In addition, the Institute offers Ph.D. programs in ECE, CSE and Mathematics as well as M.Tech programme in AI & Data Science,Cyber Security, CSE with specialization in Big Data and ML.