Om Prakash – Computer Vision – Best Researcher Award

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Om Prakash – Computer Vision – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Om Prakash  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Computer Vision.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He earned his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P., India, in November 2014. He has extensive experience in academia and industry. Since March 2020, he has been an Assistant Professor at Academic Pay Level-10 in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. From May 2019 to February 2020, he worked as a Computer Vision Scientist at Inferigence Quotient LLP, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at NIRMA University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, from May 2018 to April 2019. Between March 2016 and April 2018, he was a faculty member at the Centre of Computer Education, University of Allahabad, U.P., India. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, from March 2015 to February 2016. His earlier experience includes serving as a faculty member at the Centre of Computer Education, University of Allahabad, U.P., India, from August 2007 to February 2

Research Interests

• Computer Vision
• Image and Video Processing
• Wavelet transforms
• Multisensory data fusion
• Video surveillance
• Machine Learning/Deep Learning
• Thermography
• Medical Imaging

Book Edited as Guest Editor

AKS Kushwaha, Om Pakash, M. Khare, J. Gwak, N.T. Binh, “Visual and Sensory Data Processing
for Real Time Intelligent Surveillance System”, Multimed Tools Appl, vol.81, pp. 42097–42098
(2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-022-14263-3, Springer

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1. Pratibha Maurya, Arati Kushwaha, Ashish Khare, Om Prakash, Balancing Accuracy and
Efficiency: A Lightweight Deep Learning Model for Covid-19 Detection” Journal
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. vol. 136, Part B, July 2024, 108999,
ISSN 0952-1976, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2024.108999., Elsevier. (SCI).
2. Arati Kushwaha, Ashish Khare, Om Prakash, Human activity recognition algorithm in video
sequences based on the fusion of multiple features for realistic and multi-view
environment. Multimedia Tools and Applications. vol.83, pp. 22727-22748, August 2024,
Springer (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-023-16364-z)
3. Neha Sisodiya, Nitant Dube, Om Prakash, Priyank Thakkar, Scalable Big Earth
Observation Data Mining Algorithms: A Review. Earth Science and Informatics, vol.16,
pp. 1993–2016, June 2023, Springer (SCI). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01032-5.
4. Ashish Khare, Arati Kushwaha and Om Prakash, Human Activity Recognition in a Realistic
Unconstrained and Multiview Environment using 2D-CNN. Journal of Artificial
Intelligence and Technology (JAIT). vol.3, pp. 100-107, May 2023, Intelligence Science
and Technology Press. (ISTP) (Scopus). (https://doi.org/10.37965/jait.2023.0163)
5. Arati Kushwaha, Ashish Khare, Om Prakash, “Micro-network-based deep convolutional
neural network for human activity recognition from realistic and multi-view visual
data”, Neural Comput & Applic (2023). vol.35, pp.13321–13341, Springer (SCI).
(https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-023-08440-0)
6. Arati Kushwaha, Ashish Khare, Om Prakash and Manish Khare, “Dense optical flow
based background subtraction technique for object segmentation in moving camera
environment”, IET Image Processing, vol. 14, no. 14, pp. 3393-3404, December 2020, IET
Publication. (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-ipr.2019.0960).
7. Mounika B. Reddy, Om Prakash, Ashish Khare, “Keyframe extraction using Pearson correlation
coefficient and color moments,”. Multimedia Systems, vol. 26, pp.267–299 (2020), Springer. (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1007/s00530-019-00642-8).

8. Mounika B. Reddy, Om Prakash, Ashish Khare, “Video Superpixels Generation through
Integration of Curvelet transform and Simple Linear Iterative Clustering”, Multimedia Tools and
Applications, vol. 78, pp. 25185–25219, March 2019, Springer. (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-019-7554-z).

9. Om Prakash, Chang Min Park, Ashish Khare, Moongu Jeon, Jeonghwan Gwak, “Multiscale
Fusion of Multimodal Medical Images using Lifting Scheme based Biorthogonal Wavelet
Transform,” Optik, vol. 182, pp.995-1014, April 2019, Elsevier (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2018.12.028)
10. Manish Khare, Om Prakash and Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava, “Combining Zernike moment and
Complex wavelet transform for Human object classification,” Int. J. Computational Vision and
Robotics, May 2018, vol.18, no.2, pp.140-167, Inderscience Publishers. (Scopus)
(https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCVR.2018.091983)
11. Om Prakash, Jeonghwan Gwak, Manish Khare, Ashish Khare, Moongu Jeon, “Human detection in
complex real scenes based on combination of biorthogonal wavelet transform and Zernike
moments,” Optik, vol. 157, pp. 1267-1281, March 2018, Elsevier. (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2017.12.061)
12. Richa Srivastava, Om Prakash and Ashish Khare, “Local Energy based Multimodal Medical
Image Fusion in Curvelet Domain,” IET Computer Vision, vol.10, issue 6, pp. 513-527, 2016. IET
digital library.(SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-cvi.2015.0251)
13. Om Prakash and Ashish Khare, “Tracking of moving object using energy of Biorthogonal wavelet
transform,” Chiang Mai Journal of Science, vol.42, no.3, pp. 783-795, July 2015, Chiang Mai
University. (SCI)
(https://thaiscience.info/Journals/Article/CMJS/10972713.pdf)
14. Om Prakash and Ashish Khare, “Medical Image Denoising based on Soft thresholding using
Biorthogonal Multiscale Wavelet Transform,” International Journal of Image and Graphics, vol.
14, no. 1 & 2, pp. 1450002 (30 pages), March 2014, World Scientific. (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219467814500028)
15. Alok Kumar Singh Kushwaha, Chandra Mani Sharma, Manish Khare, Om Prakash and Ashish
Khare, “Adaptive real-time motion segmentation technique based on statistical background model,”
The Imaging Science Journal, vol. 62, no.5, pp. 285-302, 2014, Royal Photographic Society.(SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1179/1743131X13Y.0000000056)
16. Rajiv Singh, Richa Srivastava, Om Prakash and Ashish Khare, “Multimodal medical image fusion
in Dual tree complex wavelet domain using maximum and average fusion rules,” Journal of
Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 168-173, June 2012, American
Scientific Publishers. (SCI)
(https://doi.org/10.1166/jmihi.2012.1080)

Publications in International Conference Proceedings

  • B. Reddy Mounika, Om Prakash, Ashish Khare, “Key Frame Extraction using Uniform Local Binary Pattern,” 2018 Second International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control and Communication Technology (IAC3T), University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 21-23 Sept 2018. IEEE
  • Abhishek Srivastava, Pronaya Bhattacharya, Arunendra Singh, Atul Mathur, Om Prakash, Rajeshkumar Pradhan, “A Distributed Credit Transfer Educational Framework based on Blockchain,” 2018 Second International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control and Communication Technology (IAC3T), University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 21-23 Sept 2018. IEEE
  • Om Prakash, Alok Kumar Singh Kushwaha, Moongu Jeon, “An approach towards Object Tracking based on Rotation Invariant Moments of Complex Wavelet Transform,” in International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control and Communication Technology (IAC3T-2016), University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 25-27 March 2016.
  • Arati Kushwaha, Ashish Khare, Om Prakash, Jong-In Song, Moongu Jeon, “3D Medical Image Fusion using the Dual Tree Complex Wavelet Transform,” in IEEE 4th International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS-2015), Changshu, China, 29-31 October 2015. IEEE
  • Manish Khare, Om Prakash, Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava, Ashish Khare, “Contourlet Transform based Human Object Tracking,” Proceedings of 27th SPIE Electronic Imaging, Vol. 9410 (Visual Information Processing and Communication VI), 08-12 February 2015, San Francisco, USA. SPIE
  • Om Prakash, Manish Khare, Ashish Khare, “Biorthogonal Wavelet Transform Based Classification of Human Object Using Adaboost Classifier,” Proceedings of IEEE 3rd International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS-2014), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea, pp. 194-199, 02-05 December 2014. IEEE
  • Manish Khare, Om Prakash, Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava, Ashish Khare, “Daubechies Complex Wavelet Transform Based Approach for Multiclass Object Classification,” Proceedings of IEEE 3rd International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS-2014), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea, 206-211, 02-05 December 2014. IEEE
  • Prashant Srivastava, Om Prakash, Ashish Khare, “Content-Based Image Retrieval Using Moments of Wavelet Transform,” Proceedings of IEEE 3rd International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS-2014), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea, pp. 159-164, 02-05 December 2014. IEEE
  • Om Prakash, Arvind Kumar, Ashish Khare, “Pixel-level Image Fusion Scheme based on Steerable Pyramid Wavelet Transform using absolute Maximum fusion rule,” Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Issues and Challenges in Intelligent Computing Techniques (ICICT-2014), Ghaziabad, India, pp. 770-775, 07-08 February 2014. IEEE

Hedieh Sajedi – Machine learning – Best Researcher Award

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Hedieh Sajedi – Machine learning – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hedieh Sajedi  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Machine learning.  Her research interests encompass a wide range of advanced topics, including deep learning and machine learning, where she delves into the development and refinement of algorithms that enable computers to learn from and make decisions based on data. She is also deeply involved in multimedia processing, exploring techniques to enhance and manipulate various forms of media, such as images, videos, and audio. Additionally, her work in data mining and information retrieval focuses on extracting meaningful patterns and insights from large datasets, improving the efficiency and accuracy of information retrieval systems. Furthermore, she investigates bio-inspired algorithms, drawing inspiration from natural processes to create innovative computational methods that solve complex problems.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She completed her Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Sharif University of Technology in May 2010, following her M.Sc. in the same field from the same institution, which she earned in August 2005. Prior to her postgraduate studies, she obtained her B.Sc. in Computer Software Engineering from Amir Kabir University of Technology in September 2002.

Work Experience:

She has delivered several invited talks on various topics, including “Computer vision and machine learning for medical image analysis” at the Children’s International Research Center in Washington DC, USA, in July 2022, and “Age Prediction based on brain MRI images” at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, in June 2022. Additionally, she discussed a “Blind Spot Warning System based on Vehicle Analysis in Stream Images” at the same university and “Brain Age Estimation based on Brain MRI Images” at Sehir University of Istanbul, Turkey, in March 2018. Earlier, in March 2014, she presented on the “Application of Steganography and Steganalysis Methods in Medical and Healthcare Systems” at the University of Pavia, Italy. Her executive activities include serving as the Scientific Chair of the International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis (IPRIA) in 2023, head of the Computer Science Department from 2018 to 2022, and Scientific Chair of the 6th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis at the University of Tehran in 2022. She also held the position of Head of Computer Services and Information Technology in the College of Science from 2018 to 2020 and served as Inspector of the Image Processing and Machine Vision Society in Tehran, Iran, in 2015 and 2017. Her funded projects include research on the “Detection and Classification of Circular Objects on the Basis of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)” funded by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) from 2021 to the present, “Investigating Brain Health from Brain MRI Images Using Machine Learning Methods,” partially funded by the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) from 2018 to 2019, “Brain Age Estimation with Mathematical Modeling” funded by INSF from 2017 to 2018, and the development of “A High-Security and High-Capacity Steganography System” funded by INSF from 2011 to 2014.

Honors & Awards

She was recognized as a member of the University of Tehran Top Researchers Club in 2022 and received the Erasmus Mobility Award from the European Union in the same year. Additionally, she was honored with the Honors Program Graduate Award from Sharif University of Technology for the period from 2006 to 2010. Since 2009, she has been an active member of the Scientific Society for Image Processing and Machine Vision.

She has been an instructor at the University of Tehran since 2013, teaching courses such as “Machine Learning,” “Artificial Intelligence,” “Data Mining,” and “Digital Image Processing” in the Department of Computer Science. She has also instructed “Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence” since 2020 and “Advanced Information Retrieval” from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she taught “Advances in AI” from 2013 to 2020 and “Machine Learning in Physics” from 2018 to 2019. Her teaching portfolio includes courses for Ph.D. students at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, such as “Advanced Data Structure” in 2018-2019. At AmirKabir University of Technology, she instructed “Machine Learning” from 2010 to 2011 and “Artificial Intelligence” in 2010-2011. She also co-instructed “Machine Vision” at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, in May 2022. Her experience in bio-inspired computing includes teaching “Evolutionary Computing” at the University of Tehran from 2013 to 2016.

Furthermore, she has taught “Distributed Systems” at Azad University, Qazvin, from 2011 to 2013, and courses such as “Computer Networks,” “Compiler Design and Principles,” and “Introduction to Programming” at the University of Tehran. She also taught “Operating Systems,” “Introduction to Programming,” and other foundational courses at Tarbiat Moallem University from 2006 to 2008. Her early teaching roles include instructing “Introduction to Programming” at Sharif University of Technology in 2006-2007 and several technical and scientific presentation courses at AmirKabir University of Technology from 2009 to 2011.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Muhammad Nawaz – Geo Artificial Intelligence Award – Best Researcher Award

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Muhammad Nawaz – Geo Artificial Intelligence Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz distinguished academic and researcher in the field Geo  Artificial Intelligence. He has held various academic positions spanning nearly four decades. Beginning his career as a secondary science teacher at the Institute of Academic Service in Lahore, Pakistan, from 1986 to 1990, he then transitioned into roles within the field of geography and GIS. His journey in academia led him to serve as a Subject Specialist in Geography for the Ministry of Education, Government of Punjab, Pakistan, from 1990 to 1993. Subsequently, he embarked on a career in higher education, holding positions such as Lecturer in Geography at Punjab University from 1993 to 1999, followed by roles as Assistant Professor and later as Associate Professor in GIS, along with various administrative responsibilities including Associate Head and Coordinator of the M.Sc. GIS Program at Punjab University from 1999 to 2006. He expanded his international experience by serving as a Lecturer in Environmental Science eLearning at the School of Environment, Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, from 2007 to 2012, and then as a Lecturer/Coordinator of the Tertiary Enabling Program (Environment & Geoscience) at CDU from 2012 to 2015. Since 2015, he has been contributing his expertise as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to education and has made significant contributions to the fields of geography, environmental science, and geoscience education.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a diverse range of qualifications reflecting his dedication to academic excellence and professional development. His educational journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, with majors in Geology and Chemistry, from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan, in 1986. Building upon this foundation, he pursued a Master’s degree in Geography from Punjab University, Pakistan, in 1990. Continuing his academic pursuits, he obtained a Master of Science in Geoinformatics from the University of Twente – ITC, Netherlands, in 1998, further specializing in the field. In 2010, he achieved a significant milestone by earning his Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, showcasing his commitment to advanced research and scholarship. Recognizing the importance of pedagogical skills in higher education, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from CDU in 2012. This extensive educational background underscores his expertise and dedication to his field, enabling him to make significant contributions to academia and research throughout his career.

Teaching Experience

With an extensive background in teaching, he has been actively engaged in educating students in various facets of geography and environmental science since 2015 at the Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. His teaching portfolio encompasses a wide array of courses catering to different aspects of spatial data handling, GIS applications, environmental modeling, earth surface processes, energy futures, and terrestrial and coastal environments.

In courses such as Spatial Data Handling (GE6211), GIS Application (GE5226), and Environment Modelling (GE4212), he imparts knowledge on topics ranging from spatial data mining, big data analytics, and spatial uncertainty to ecological models, epidemic dynamics, and environmental modeling with GIS and remote sensing.

Moreover, his expertise extends to courses like Earth Surface Processes, Landform, and Ecosystem (GE3256), Energy Futures, Environment, and Sustainability (GE3254), and Planet Earth (XD3103), where he delves into subjects such as geomorphological processes, climate change, global energy resources, and the geological evolution of Earth.

Additionally, he plays a pivotal role in educating students on water and environmental issues in courses like Water and Environment (GE2229) and Terrestrial and Coastal Environments (GE2220), covering topics such as catchment hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, coastal processes, and landforms.

Furthermore, he contributes to courses like The Biophysical Environment of Singapore (GES1004/GESS1002), providing insights into Singapore’s geology, weather, climate, soil erosion, and coastal processes, tailored to the local context.

Through his teaching endeavors, he enriches students’ understanding of geographical and environmental concepts, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address contemporary challenges in these fields.

Recent Teaching, Research and Service Awards

He has been consistently recognized for his outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service within the academic community. In 2023, he received the Annual Digital Education Award (ADEA 2023) from the National University of Singapore, acknowledging his innovative approaches to digital education. Additionally, he was honored with the NUS Safety & Health Commitment Award (NUSSHA 2023) by the Office of Risk and Management Compliance (ORMC) for his dedication to ensuring safety and health standards in academic environments.

In 2022, his commitment to teaching excellence was recognized with the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA 2022) from the Faculty of Arts and Social Science at the National University of Singapore. Furthermore, his research efforts were acknowledged with the Encouragement (Research) Award (PUPP 2022) from the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources & Planning, China, highlighting his significant contributions to the field.

Moreover, in 2021, he was honored with the Service Award and Certificate of Accomplishment (COA 2021) from the Office of Human Resources at the National University of Singapore, underscoring his exemplary service to the university community.

These awards reflect his dedication, expertise, and impact across various domains of academia, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service roles.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez – Neural Networks – Best Researcher Award

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Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez – Neural Networks

 Prof Dr.  Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez distinguished academic and researcher in the field Neural Network.  Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez is a Professor Emeritus at the Central University “Marta Abreu” de las Villas. Cuba. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at this university in 1994. He published over a three hundred papers in professional journals and he has authored several books in mechanical and electrical engineering. He has several international and national awards, including some from the Academy of Sciences of Cuba. He has lectured in different Universities of Spain, México, Nicaragua and Brazil. He is currently visiting professor at the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil. Dr. Moya’s research interests are Multiobjective Optimization, Logistics, Computer Aided Design, and Computer Aided Engineering.

Ele é também membro da ERASMUS MUNDUS ASSOCIATION (EMA) e da Associação Mexicana de Modelagem Numérica e Engenharia (AMMNI). Reconhecido como bolsista de produtividade em Pesquisa pelo CNPq (nível 2) e consultor ad hoc do CNPq, ele contribui como árbitro para diversas revistas científicas e instituições acadêmicas em países como Venezuela, Colômbia, Peru e Cuba. Com uma ampla lista de mais de 50 projetos de pesquisa concluídos e implementados em Cuba, ele é considerado Professor de Mérito pela Universidade Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas. Sua atuação como professor abrange cursos de pós-graduação e disciplinas de mestrado em várias universidades, incluindo a Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Brasil), Universidade Veracruzana (México), Universidade Técnica do Estado de Aragua (Venezuela) e Universidade Nacional de Engenharia (Nicarágua). Ele também coordenou o Mestrado em Engenharia Mecatrônica em várias universidades na Venezuela e trabalhou como professor convidado em diversas instituições no México, Peru e Espanha. Anteriormente, ele foi pesquisador do ITEGAM, professor visitante na Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo e na Universidade Federal da Bahia.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez, known in bibliographic citations as J. L. M. Rodríguez, J. L. Moya, Jorge Moya, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez, J. Moya, Jorge Rodríguez, Jorge L. Moya Rodríguez, or variations thereof, is affiliated with the University Federal da Bahia, where he works within the Program of Industrial Engineering Postgraduate Studies.

He completed a postdoctoral position in 2011 at the Universidad de Oviedo, UNIOVI, Spain, funded by the Agencia Española de Colaboración Internacional, AECI, Spain. The research was in the field of Engineering.

In 2008, he undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Universidad de Oviedo, UNIOVI, Spain, funded by ERASMUS MUNDUS, EM, Germany. The research focus was in Engineering.

In 2005, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Universidad Católica de Leuven, KLU, Belgium, supported by VLIR, VLIR, Belgium. The research was within the field of Engineering.

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Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula – Computer Vision -Best Researcher Award

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Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula  – Computer Vision

Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula  a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Computer Vision. He possesses proficiency in several programming languages, with a focus on Python. His expertise extends to utilizing various tools such as Tableau, QGIS, PyTorch, and Tensorflow, showcasing a well-rounded skill set in data science and machine learning. Additionally, he has earned certifications in Data Science Tools, SQL for Data Science, and Machine Learning with Python, all from IBM. Furthermore, he has completed the “Using Python for Research” certification from Harvard University, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of relevant technologies in the field. These skills and honors collectively highlight his comprehensive knowledge and dedication to the dynamic and evolving realm of data science.

Eduvation

His master’s studies at Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) in Tehran, Iran, from September 2018 to October 2021, he specialized in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Control. During this period, he maintained a GPA of 3.5/4, and his final project earned a perfect score of 4/4. Prior to his master’s degree, he completed his Bachelor’s in Power Electrical Engineering at Yazd University, Iran, from September 2014 to August 2018, achieving a GPA of 3.1/4.

Professional Profiles:

Employment Experience
As a Graduate Research Assistant at South Carolina State University since August 2022, she has been actively engaged in the collection, recording, and analysis of transportation data, utilizing proficient tools such as Python, Tableau, PowerBI, and QGIS. Her research focus involves the application of cutting-edge technologies, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, to address challenges within the transportation industry.
Over the course of her tenure, she has showcased her contributions by delivering six impactful presentations on her research in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at seven distinguished transportation conferences. Furthermore, her commitment to scholarly dissemination is evident through the submission and acceptance of two peer-reviewed articles, which are slated for presentation at the prestigious 2024 Annual Transportation Research Board conference. These accomplishments underscore her dedication to advancing knowledge and providing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation sector.
Research Project Highlights
She has made notable contributions to the field of transportation through her research endeavors, addressing critical issues with cutting-edge technologies. One of her significant projects involves enhancing road safety through Ensemble Learning, specifically in detecting driver anomalies using vehicle inbuilt cameras. In another study, she employed Topic Modeling and Categorical Correlations to unveil patterns associated with autonomous vehicle disengagements, shedding light on crucial aspects of autonomous driving systems.
Furthermore, she delved into the realm of quantum computing to improve classification performance in traffic sign recognition, utilizing an optimized hybrid classical-quantum approach. Additionally, her research extends to the realm of sustainable urban mobility, where she has applied Explainable Artificial Intelligence to predict bike-sharing station capacity. These diverse projects showcase her proficiency in utilizing advanced technologies and methodologies to address multifaceted challenges within the transportation sector.
Publication

Improving road safety with ensemble learning: Detecting driver anomalies using vehicle inbuilt cameras

Machine Learning with Applications
2023-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.mlwa.2023.100510
CONTRIBUTORS: Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula; Judith Mwakalonge; Gurcan Comert; Saidi Siuhi