Deep Clustering
Deep clustering aims to leverage the power of deep learning to improve the accuracy and efficiency of unsupervised clustering, grouping similar data points without pre-existing labels. Current research focuses on developing novel deep learning architectures and algorithms, often incorporating contrastive learning, graph neural networks, and self-supervised techniques, to learn more effective feature representations and handle challenges like high dimensionality, noisy data, and unknown cluster numbers. These advancements are impacting diverse fields, improving the analysis of complex data in areas such as image processing, remote sensing, and single-cell genomics, leading to more accurate and insightful data interpretations. The development of robust and scalable deep clustering methods is crucial for unlocking the potential of large, unlabeled datasets across numerous scientific disciplines and practical applications.
Papers
Towards Efficient and Effective Deep Clustering with Dynamic Grouping and Prototype Aggregation
Haixin Zhang, Dong Huang
Learning Representations for Clustering via Partial Information Discrimination and Cross-Level Interaction
Hai-Xin Zhang, Dong Huang, Hua-Bao Ling, Guang-Yu Zhang, Wei-jun Sun, Zi-hao Wen