Kasia Kobalczyk 👩🏻‍💻

Kasia Kobalczyk

PhD candidate in Machine Learning and AI

University of Cambridge | van der Schaar Lab


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Kasia Kobalczyk

Kasia Kobalczyk

PhD candidate in Machine Learning and AI

University of Cambridge | van der Schaar Lab

About Me

I am a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning and AI lab of Prof. Mihaela van der Schaar at the University of Cambridge, department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. My research primarily focuses on developing machine learning models for personalised decision-making and human-machine interaction. I am particularly passionate about data- and reality-centric AI, with a dedicated focus on advancing personalized education and healthcare. My research encompasses various ML domains, including: probabilistic ML, Bayesian methods, meta-learning, and increasing, their integration with foundational models.

I am actively engaged in a collaborative partnership with Eedi, working alongside industry experts to enhance the effectiveness of studying and teaching mathematics among school-age children. This involves the development of novel machine learning models aimed at understanding students’ misconceptions and guiding their learning paths.

Before starting my PhD, I completed Part III of the Mathematical Tripos at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Mathematical Statistics. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Warwick.

Interests
  • Probabilistic Machine Learning
  • Foundational Models
  • Meta-learning and Sample-efficient Decision-making
  • Human-machine Interaction and Alignment
  • Machine Learning for Education and Healthcare
  • Quantitative Research
Education
  • PhD in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

    University of Cambridge, 2023 - 2027 (expected)

  • MASt in Mathematical Statistics

    University of Cambridge, 2022 - 2023

  • BSc in Mathematics and Statistics

    University of Warwick, 2019 - 2022

Recent Publications

(2024). Informed Meta-Learning. In SPIGM and MFHAIA workshops at ICML 2024.

DOI PDF arXiv ICML workshop poster

(2023). Tabular Few-Shot Generalization Across Heterogenous Feature Spaces. arXiv.

DOI arXiv PDF

(2023). cegpy: Modelling with chain event graphs in Python. In Knowledge-Based Systems.

Cite DOI PDF Code Docs

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Citadel
Quantitative Research Intern
Citadel
June 2023 – September 2023 London, UK
 
 
 
 
 
G-Research
Data Science Research Intern
G-Research
June 2022 – September 2022 London, UK
 
 
 
 
 
University of Warwick
URSS Undergraduate Researcher
University of Warwick
August 2021 – October 2021 Coventry, UK
 
 
 
 
 
Schroders
Data Insights Unit Intern
Schroders
June 2021 – August 2021 London, UK
 
 
 
 
 
Shell
Data Science Intern
Shell
June 2021 – September 2021 Cracow, PL

Accomplish­ments

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) Prize
Awarded for outstanding performance amongst students focusing on mathematics and statistics modules.
Warwick Statistics Prize
Awarded for the best performance in the final year of study in the Mathematics and Statistics course.
Outstanding Academic Excellence Prize
Awarded for the best performance in year 2 examinations in the Department of Statistics.

Contact

  • knk25 at cam.ac.uk
  • Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0WA,
  • Pavilion G, Office G0.12