AIFES Research Reading Group

A collaborative forum where faculty and students explore the mathematical foundations and research directions in AI for Finance, Economies, and Society.

The AIFES Reading Group brings together faculty members and students interested in research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial markets, economic systems, and societal impact.

Prof Ganesh Ghalme
Faculty โ€” IIT Hyderabad
Prof V L Raju Chinthalapati
Faculty โ€” IIT Hyderabad
Prof Phanindra Jampana
Faculty โ€” IIT Hyderabad
Prof Karthik PN
Faculty โ€” IIT Hyderabad
Student - IIT Hyderabad
Vishnuhemanth Tiruvalluru โ€” M. Tech (RA), 3rd Year ยท July 2024 โ€“ Now
Student - IIT Hyderabad
Aditya Varun V โ€” B. Tech ยท 2022 โ€“ Now
Student - IIT Hyderabad
Kush Mathukiya โ€” PhD Student ยท 2025 โ€“ Now
Student - IIT Hyderabad
Viswa Kiran VVS โ€” M. Tech ยท 2024 โ€“ 2026
Student - IIT Hyderabad
Akshintala Venkata Mahvith Kusumakar โ€” M. Tech (RA) ยท 2023 โ€“ 2026

The group meets regularly and is structured around presentations delivered by a designated presenter for each session. These sessions provide an opportunity to study foundational concepts, discuss important ideas in quantitative finance and economic systems, and develop a deeper understanding of the mathematical and computational tools required for research in this area.

The discussions focus on core topics such as probability theory, stochastic processes, and stochastic calculus, along with their applications in financial modeling and market analysis.

Through collaborative discussions and presentations, the reading group aims to cultivate a strong research culture and prepare participants to engage with contemporary research problems and contribute to the broader research agenda in AI for Finance, Economies, and Society.

Papers, notes, and slides shared during sessions.

Session Material
1. Probability Basics Slides
2. Conditional Expectation Slides
3. Kolmogorov 0-1 Law Slides
4. Martingales Slides
5. Brownian Motion Slides
6. Brownian Motion - Part 2 Slides
7. Ito Calculus and Geometric Brownian Motion Slides
8. Girsanov's Theorem and Risk Neutral Measure Slides