Hassan Sajjad, Dalhousie University

Research

deep neural network models interpretation knowledge probing neuron analysis NLP representation analysis

Latest funding

Fine-grained Interpretation of Deep Neural Network Models of NLP
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$87,000
Fine-grained Interpretation of Deep Neural Network Models of NLP
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Fine-grained Interpretation of Deep Neural Network Models of NLP

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sajjad, Hassan

Keywords: interpretation; deep neural network models; nlp; neuron analysis; knowledge probing; representation analysis

$87,000

Fine-grained Interpretation of Deep Neural Network Models of NLP

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Sajjad, Hassan

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: deep neural network models Dear Professor Sajjad, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on deep neural network models connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Fine-grained Interpretation of Deep Neural Network Models of NLP" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]