Manifold Learning
Manifold learning aims to uncover the underlying low-dimensional structure hidden within high-dimensional data, assuming that data points lie on or near a lower-dimensional manifold. Current research focuses on developing robust algorithms, such as those based on Riemannian geometry, Ollivier-Ricci curvature, and spectral graph wavelets, to accurately learn this structure even in the presence of noise and complex geometries, including intersecting manifolds. These advancements improve data visualization, dimensionality reduction, and downstream tasks like classification and imputation, impacting fields ranging from drug discovery and materials science to single-cell analysis and brain imaging. The development of more explainable and scalable manifold learning methods remains a key area of ongoing investigation.