Tal Kachman

Learning Resources

Curated recommendations for those interested in machine learning, deep learning, and AI research. These resources have shaped my understanding and continue to be valuable references.

Machine Learning Foundations

Elements of Statistical Learning

Hastie, Tibshirani, Friedman

Written by pioneers in the field. A comprehensive mathematical treatment of statistical learning methods.

Probabilistic Machine Learning

Kevin Murphy

Excellent background into the CS world of machine learning with probabilistic foundations.

Understanding Machine Learning: From Theory to Algorithms

Shalev-Shwartz, Ben-David

Mathematical approach to understanding the theoretical foundations of machine learning.

Foundations of Machine Learning

Mohri, Rostamizadeh, Talwalkar

Strong mathematical emphasis on the algorithmic and theoretical aspects of ML.

Deep Learning

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Michael Nielsen

Stellar introduction to neural networks from scratch. Highly accessible and intuitive.

Deep Learning

Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, Aaron Courville

Comprehensive overview of deep learning practices and theoretical foundations.

The Principles of Deep Learning Theory

Roberts, Yaida, Hanin

In-depth theoretical perspective on the mathematical foundations of deep learning.

Online Courses & Tutorials

Stanford Machine Learning Course

YouTube / Coursera

Classic introduction to machine learning fundamentals and algorithms.

Introduction to Deep Learning

Various platforms

Comprehensive tutorials covering neural network basics to advanced architectures.

Stanford Computer Vision Course

CS231n

Deep learning for computer vision applications and convolutional networks.

Deep Learning at Oxford

University of Oxford

Advanced deep learning course covering modern architectures and techniques.

Prerequisites & Background

For those interested in serious machine learning research, I recommend strong foundations in:

  • Linear algebra and matrix theory
  • Multivariable calculus and optimization
  • Statistics and probability theory
  • Information theory basics
  • Programming (Python, mathematical computing)

For Prospective Students

If you're interested in working with me or considering research in AI/ML:

  • Masters thesis: I may be interested in supervision if your proposed research aligns with my current focus areas
  • Bachelor's thesis: Limited availability for second reading, but please inquire
  • Preparation: Strong mathematical background is essential for research-level work
  • Contact: Feel free to reach out via email to discuss potential collaboration