Department of Information Technology Conducted a National Workshop Entitled: Machine Learning Based Feature Extraction Techniques for Epileptic Seizure Detection Using EEG Bio-Signals

On November 11, 2024, the Department of Information Technology in the College of Engineering and Computer Science held a national workshop entitled: Machine Learning based Feature Extraction Techniques for Epileptic Seizure Detection using EEG Bio-Signals which was presented by Asst. Prof. Ashish Sharma

Workshop Objectives:

  1. Introduction to EEG Signals: To provide a foundational understanding of Electroencephalography (EEG), its significance, and its application in detecting brain activity.
  2. Exploration of Machine Learning Techniques: To delve into machine learning-based feature extraction techniques used for analyzing EEG bio-signals for epileptic seizure detection.
  3. Data Processing and Methodology: To present a step-by-step methodology for processing raw EEG data into a usable format for analysis.
  4. Feature Extraction Techniques: To discuss various techniques like Correlation-Based Feature Selection (CBFS), Information Gain Feature Selection (IGFS), Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE), and others for identifying relevant features.
  5. Visualization and Interpretation: To highlight critical EEG channels contributing to seizure prediction through visualization and scoring methods.

Workshop Outcomes:

  1. Identification of Relevant Features: Participants learn to identify significant EEG channels (e.g., T7-P7, P7-O1) for accurate seizure prediction, based on the results of feature selection techniques.
  2. Practical Understanding of EEG Data: Through various feature selection methods, participants understand how to refine and preprocess EEG data for improved model performance in seizure detection.
  3. Modeling for Seizure Detection: Understanding the importance of different EEG channels and their role in building accurate prediction models for epileptic seizures.
  4. Knowledge of Feature Importance: Participants will gain insights into the role of feature importance scores, especially channels like T7-P7 and FT9-FT10, in the success of prediction models.