Shakila Rahman | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Shakila Rahman | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at American International University, Bangladesh

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Summary

Shakila Rahman is a dedicated academician currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Science and Technology, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). She holds a strong academic background in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering, with her research focusing on emerging areas such as UAV networking, wireless sensor networks, optimization algorithms, and machine learning. Shakila is actively involved in mentoring students, guiding projects, and publishing impactful research in reputed platforms.

Educational Details

Shakila Rahman earned her M.Sc. in AI & Computer Engineering from the University of Ulsan, South Korea, in 2023 with an impressive CGPA of 4.00 out of 4.50. She completed her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Bangladesh, in 2019, securing a CGPA of 3.743 out of 4.00. Prior to her university education, she completed her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Cox’s Bazar Govt. College and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Cox’s Bazar Govt. Girls’ High School.

Professional Experience

Shakila is currently employed as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she has been working since January 2023. She previously served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Ulsan, South Korea, from September 2020 to December 2022 under Professor Seokhoon Yoon. Additionally, she worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at IIUC in 2019. She has participated in technical boot camps and workshops and actively contributes to academic supervision, having guided several student projects and a machine learning-based thesis group.

Research Interests

Her research interests span a wide range of cutting-edge topics including UAV Networking, Wireless Sensor Networks, Network Systems, Optimization Algorithms, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing, and AR/VR Applications in Artificial Intelligence. These multidisciplinary areas reflect her focus on building intelligent and adaptive systems for real-world applications.

Author Metrics

Shakila Rahman actively maintains a presence on prominent academic platforms. Her ResearchGate profile can be found at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shakila-Rahman-3, and her ORCID ID is 0000-0001-6375-4174. She is also available on LinkedIn at Shakila Rahman. Her published works and citation records are regularly updated on these platforms.

Awards and Honors

During her master's studies, Shakila was awarded the prestigious Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Scholarship and a fully funded AF1 scholarship at the University of Ulsan, valued at approximately USD 21,000. She also received funding from Korean Government-supported National Research Foundation (NRF) projects to support her graduate research publications. These accolades recognize her academic excellence and research contributions in the field of computer science and engineering.

Publication Top Noted

1. Bilingual Sign Language Recognition: A YOLOv11-Based Model for Bangla and English Alphabets

Authors: N. Navin, F.A. Farid, R.Z. Rakin, S.S. Tanzim, M. Rahman, S. Rahman, J. Uddin, ...
Journal: Journal of Imaging, Vol. 11, Issue 5, Article 134
Year: 2025
Citation: 1 (as of now)
Summary:
This study introduces a YOLOv11-based deep learning model designed to recognize both Bangla and English sign language alphabets in real-time. The model was trained on a custom bilingual sign dataset and achieved high accuracy and low latency. The contribution is notable in promoting inclusivity for hearing-impaired communities in multilingual regions like Bangladesh.

2. Towards Safer Cities: AI-Powered Infrastructure Fault Detection Based on YOLOv11

Authors: R.Z. Rakin, M. Rahman, K.F. Borsa, F.A. Farid, S. Rahman, J. Uddin, H.A. Karim
Journal: Future Internet, Vol. 17, Issue 5, Article 187
Year: 2025
Summary:
This paper proposes an AI model using YOLOv11 to identify infrastructure faults (e.g., road cracks, bridge damage) through image data. Designed with smart city integration in mind, the model is tested in urban environments and demonstrates high efficiency.

3. A Hybrid CNN Framework DLI-Net for Acne Detection with XAI

Authors: S. Sharmin, F.A. Farid, M. Jihad, S. Rahman, J. Uddin, R.K. Rafi, R. Hossan, ...
Journal: Journal of Imaging, Vol. 11, Issue 4, Article 115
Year: 2025
Summary:
This paper presents DLI-Net, a hybrid CNN framework for classifying and explaining acne severity. It incorporates Explainable AI (XAI) techniques to enhance trust and transparency in medical AI systems.

4. A Deep Q-Learning Based UAV Detouring Algorithm in a Constrained Wireless Sensor Network Environment

Authors: S. Rahman, S. Akter, S. Yoon
Journal: Electronics, Vol. 14, Issue 1, Article 1
Year: 2024
Citation: 2 (as of now)
Summary:
This study explores a reinforcement learning-based approach using Deep Q-Learning for UAV navigation in constrained wireless sensor networks. The algorithm optimizes path planning in real-time, even in environments with signal interference or node failures.

5. A Deep Learning Model for YOLOv9-based Human Abnormal Activity Detection: Violence and Non-Violence Classification

Authors: S. Salehin, S. Rahman, M. Nur, A. Asif, M. Bin Harun, J. Uddin
Journal: Iranian Journal of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Vol. 20, Issue 4
Year: 2024
Citation: 2 (as of now)
Summary:
This paper proposes a YOLOv9-based model to detect abnormal human activity, particularly violent behavior, in real-time video surveillance. The system is trained on public datasets and achieves high detection accuracy.

Conclusion

Ms. Shakila Rahman is a promising and emerging researcher, with an impressive blend of academic excellence, funded research, and contributions to cutting-edge domains like machine learning and UAV networks. Her commitment to mentoring students and publishing research makes her a very strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly among early-career researchers or those in developing countries.

Xin Liu | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xin Liu | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Wenzhou Business College, China📖

Dr. Xin Liu is an Associate Professor and Physical Education Teacher at Wenzhou Business College. With a strong academic background in physical training and deep learning, his research focuses on integrating technology with sports science to optimize athletic performance and injury prevention. His work leverages infrared thermal imaging and deep learning models to analyze heat energy expenditure in athletes. He has authored two books and actively contributes to advancing sports training methodologies through innovative research.

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Education Background🎓

  • Ph.D. in Physical Education, Jose Rizal University, 2020–2023
  • Master’s in Physical Education, Shanghai Normal University, 2017–2019
  • Bachelor’s in Physical Education, Shandong Agricultural University, 2013–2017

Professional Experience🌱

  • Physical Education Teacher, Wenzhou Business College (2024–Present)
    Engaged in teaching and research on physical training methodologies, integrating AI-driven analytics in sports science.
  • Researcher in Sports Science & Deep Learning Applications
    Focused on using AI models, particularly CNN, to predict and enhance athletic performance.
Research Interests🔬
  • Physical Training & Sports Performance Optimization
  • Application of Deep Learning in Sports Science
  • Infrared Thermal Imaging for Athlete Monitoring

Author Metrics

Dr. Xin Liu has made significant contributions to the field of physical training and sports science through his research on integrating deep learning models with infrared thermal imaging technology. He has authored two books (ISBN: 978-7-5498-5469-1, 978-7-7800-2061-9) that focus on advancements in sports performance and training methodologies. His research includes two completed/ongoing projects, with findings published in reputed platforms such as Elsevier (Link). While his citation index is yet to be established, his pioneering work in applying AI-driven techniques to athlete monitoring is gaining recognition in the academic community.

Publications Top Notes 📄
Simulation of Infrared Thermal Images Based on Deep Learning in Athlete Training: Simulation of Thermal Energy Consumption
  • Authors: Xin Liu, Li Zhang, Wei Chen
  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: January 2025
  • Article Number: e00823
  • DOI: Link to Article
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • Abstract Summary: This study explores the application of deep learning techniques to simulate infrared thermal images for analyzing and predicting athletes’ thermal energy consumption. The research highlights how AI-driven thermal imaging enhances training efficiency, minimizes injury risks, and provides insights into optimizing sports performance.

Conclusion

Dr. Xin Liu is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative contributions in integrating deep learning and infrared thermal imaging in sports science. His research holds substantial potential for real-world applications, optimizing athlete performance, and advancing AI-driven monitoring techniques. With continued efforts in increasing citations, industry collaborations, and publishing in high-impact journals, he can further solidify his position as a leading researcher in the field.

Eman Abdullah Aldakheel – Deep learning- Academic Achievement Award

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Eman Abdullah Aldakheel – Deep learning- Academic Achievement Award

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Educations📚📚📚

She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Fall 2019, with her dissertation titled “Deadlock Detector and Solver (DDS).” She completed her Master of Science in Computer Science at Bowling Green State University in Fall 2011, with her thesis titled “A Cloud Computing Framework for Computer Science Education.” Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (formerly Dammam University) in Fall 2006, where she graduated with honors.

In her academic career, she began as an Instructor at New Horizons Institute in Khobar, KSA, during Summer 2007, where she trained students at various levels on ICDL and IC3 certificates and taught courses in Computer Mathematics, Secretary duties, office management, and office technology. She then taught basic computer skills and Microsoft Office applications at Dammam University (now Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University) in Fall 2007. Prior to this, she worked as a Teacher at Riyadh Al-Islam Schools in Spring 2007, where she taught basic computer skills to girls, ranging from elementary to high school students.

Since Fall 2012, she has been serving as a faculty member at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, KSA

Work experience

As a Lecturer and Assistant Professor, she teaches a range of courses including Foundations of Programming (GN 044), Discrete Structures (CS100), Programming Language I (CS110), Programming Language II (CS111), Computer Organization (CS206), Natural Language Processing (CAI 350), Graduation Project I (CS487), and Graduation Project II (CS488). She is involved in designing and recording a programming basics course and a data structures course as electronic courses for the programming diploma program. She participates in faculty committees and collaborative initiatives to improve the curriculum and attends seminars to stay updated on the latest trends in technology and teaching methods. She also serves as a scientific contact at the University of Southern California in the field of video game design and is the Computer Sciences’ program leader.

In her non-academic experience, she served as Vice President, Director of Public Relations, and Director of the Cultural and Information Committee at King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for the Gifted from Summers 2002 to 2007. During her tenure, she built a summer science program for talented students, encouraged their inventiveness, and gained significant managerial skills through her six years of work with the President of the program.

Certifications or Professional Registrations:

She holds several notable certifications and professional registrations, including membership in the Golden Key International Honor Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She also possesses the Huawei HCIA-AI Certificate. Her current professional memberships include the Computing Research Association, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the IEEE Computer Society.

 

Honors and Awards:

She has received several honors and awards, including participation in the CRA-Women Grad Cohort Workshop, and has been recognized with the ACM’s SRC Travel Award and the HPDC Travel Award. Her service activities encompass planning programs and activities for talented students, building and designing electronic courses, and supervising the student magazine for the College of Computer and Information. She is also involved in various committees, including judging and supervising hackathons.

In terms of granted projects, she is currently working on the Researchers Supporting Project at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Project number: PNURSP2023R409) for the year 2023. She is also leading two projects funded by the Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia: “Detection and Identification of Plant Leaf Diseases using YOLOv4” (Project number RI-44-0618) from November 2022 to May 2024, and “Use of Modern Machine Learning Techniques to Combat Extremism and the Role of Women” (Project number WE-44-0279) from November 2022 to May 2024.

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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

Gan Xu – Artificial Intelligence – Best Researcher Award

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Gan Xu – Artificial Intelligence – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Gan Xu distinguished academic and researcher in the field Artificial Intelligence.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance at the Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing, China, since September 2021. Prior to this, he completed his Master’s in Finance from Beijing Union University, Beijing, China, graduating in June 2021. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, which he obtained from Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China, in June 2010.

Research Experience

He participated in the Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China, focusing on the “Research on Level Measurement, Spatial and Temporal Divergence, and Improvement Path of Rural Financial Services for Rural Revitalization” (19BJY158), where he was mainly responsible for the research design of some sub-topics and participated in enterprise research. Additionally, he contributed to the Key Topic of the China Mobile Communication Federation on the “Research on the Application of Blockchain Technology in Finance” (CMCA2018ZD01), taking charge of the research design of certain sub-topics and writing research reports. Furthermore, he was involved in the research project on “Financial Support for Deepening Financial Services for Private and Micro and Small Enterprises” as part of the Comprehensive Reform Pilot City Project in Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, where he was responsible for independently participating in application writing.

Social Experience

He has co-authored several significant publications, including “Financial Density of Village Banks and Income Growth of Rural Residents” with Yang, G.Z., Xu, G., Zhang, Y., and others, published in Economic Issues in 2021. Additionally, he contributed to “Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Seven Decades of Rural Finance Research in China” with Zhang, F., Xu, G., Zhang, X.Y., and Cheng, X., which appeared in Rural Finance Research in 2020. He also co-authored “A Review of Blockchain Applications in the Financial Sector” with Zhang, F. and Cheng, X., published in Technology for Development in 2019.

Honors

  • Received Beijing Outstanding Graduates in 2020
  • Outstanding graduate of Beijing Union University in 2020
  • First Prize of Excellent Paper in the First Annual Meeting of the Financial Technology Professional Committee of the China Society for Technology Economics, 2019
  • Second Prize of Excellent Paper in the 13th China Rural Finance Development Forum, 2019
  • Second Prize of Excellent Paper of the 9th Annual Conference of China Regional Finance and Xiongnu Financial Technology Forum, 2019

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Nagesh Dewangan – Interpretation Analysis of Deep Learning Models-Best Researcher Award

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Nagesh Dewangan – Interpretation Analysis of Deep Learning Models-Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nagesh Dewangan distinguished academic and researcher in the field Interpretation Analysis of Deep Learning Models. As a dedicated researcher in the field of machinery condition monitoring, his work has focused on advancing knowledge in activity monitoring and fault diagnosis for heavy machinery using deep learning models. His research has led to several key advancements, particularly in the areas of machinery activity recognition and motor fault diagnosis. He has worked on projects focusing on the cycle time of dumper activities and real-time fault diagnosis of motors using acceleration signals. The studies were conducted in both laboratory and real environments, providing comprehensive data for robust analyses. His work has resulted in the development of innovative methodologies and technologies. He has contributed to the creation of new algorithms for activity recognition using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and developed approaches to enhance the generalizability of models across different environments. Collaborations with institutions like CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research Dhanbad, India, and industry partners like Coal India Limited, India, have enriched his research.

 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is currently a Ph.D. research scholar in the Acoustics and Condition Monitoring Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. He received his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Bhilai Institute of Technology Durg, India, in 2016, and his M.Tech. degree in Maintenance Engineering & Tribology from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, India, in 2019. His research interests are in the areas of Mining Machinery, Condition Monitoring, Signal Processing, Fault Diagnosis, Real-time Application, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning for industry-oriented Product Design and Development. Throughout his academic career, he has been involved in numerous research projects focused on improving machinery efficiency and safety, particularly in the mining industry. His recent work includes analyzing the cycle time of dump truck activities, fuel consumption, and implementing Convolutional Neural Networks for activity recognition.

Experience

He has published a paper in the reputed journal Automation in Construction, where he critically evaluates existing methods and proposes innovative solutions. Additionally, he has co-authored two papers in reputed journals, such as Engineering Transactions and the International Journal of Chemical Engineering. He has also presented his work at various prestigious conferences, such as the International Conference on Mechanical Power Transmission 2019 (IIT Madras), 17th International Conference on Vibration Engineering and Technology of Machinery 2022 (Institute of Engineering, Nepal), National Conference on Condition Monitoring 2023 (NSTL, Visakhapatnam), and World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (RMIT University, Vietnam), sharing his findings and insights with the academic and professional community. For his research work, he predominantly uses MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, and NI Multisim.

 

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Pavithra sekar – Deep Learning – Best Researcher Award

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Pavithra sekar -Deep Learning – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pavithra sekar distinguished academic and researcher in the field Deep Learning.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science Engineering, which she completed in April 2006 with a percentage of 75.6%, earning a first-class with distinction from Vel Tech Engineering College, affiliated with Anna University. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (M.Tech) in Information Technology in June 2011, achieving a percentage of 8.43 and graduating with first-class honors from Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, also affiliated with Anna University. She completed her academic journey with a Ph.D. in Information Technology, awarded on January 24, 2020, from St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

She possesses about 17 years of experience in the field of education, encompassing teaching, administration, and research. Currently, she holds the position of Assistant Professor Sr in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. Her career includes roles such as Assistant Professor (Sr) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at VIT Chennai since December 15, 2023. Previously, she served as Assistant Professor (SG) and IPR coordinator in the Department of Information Technology from March 31, 2021, to December 7, 2022, at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Prior to that, she was Assistant Professor & Assistant HOD in the Computer Science & Engineering Department at VelTech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College for 9.6 years, from July 6, 2011, to January 25, 2021. She began her career as a lecturer in the Department of Information Technology at VelTech MultiTech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College from August 24, 2006, to September 25, 2009.

 

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

She possesses a thorough understanding of her subject area, demonstrating an exceptional ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to her students. Her strong communication and comprehension skills enhance her role in internal administrative tasks within educational institutions. She has a proven track record in coordinating various activities such as symposiums, student projects, and conferences, where she provides guidance and support to ensure successful outcomes. Her extensive experience includes roles as Class Coordinator, Conference Coordinator, Project Coordinator for contests, and organizing events like the MOTOROLA FAER EVENT. Additionally, she has served as ISO coordinator, handled NBA coordination, and participated actively in autonomous file activities. She is involved in setting question papers for autonomous colleges and universities and has excelled in roles such as Class In-Charge, Student Mentor, and AICTE CII-Survey participant. She diligently maintains semester-wise result analysis reports, prepares weekly schedules, and curates course materials for effective teaching. Her commitment to excellence is evident in achieving over 90% results across all subjects and receiving a publication award of 16,000. Notably, she achieved a perfect 100% result in key subjects like Computer Programming, Operating System, Computer Architecture, Advanced Computer Architecture, and Problem Solving And Python Programming.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1. S. Pavithra and K. Venkata Vikas, “Detecting Unbalanced Network Traffic Intrusions With Deep
Learning,” in IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 74096-74107, 2024, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3405187.
2. . Pavithra, T. Veeramani, S. Sree Subha, J.P. Sathish Kumar, S. Shanmugan, Ammar H.
Elsheikh, F.A. Essa, “Revealing prediction of Perched Cum Off-Centered Wick Solar Still
Performance using network based on Optimizer algorithm” Process Safety and
Environmental Protection,Volume 161,2022, Pages 188-200,ISSN 0957-
5820,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.03.0092022, .(SCI, Scopus).)(Impact factor: 7.92).
3. Meena, M., Kavitha, A., Karthick, Pavithra.S “Effect of decorated photoanode of
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-022-02828-9 .(SCI, Scopus).)(Impact factor: 1.92).
4. S.Pavithra, P.M Anu “An Efficient Data Aggregation with Optimal Recharging in Wireless
Rechargeable Sensor Networks” (Submission code: IJAIP-221302) for the International
Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms (IJAIP) Inderscience
DOI: 10.1504/IJAIP.2022.10040244,2022 (Scopus). Impact factor ( 0.63)
5. S.Pavithra Assistive Chatbot device to support Visually Impaired Person to access
Transport Mode Status Using Deep Learning Model ARPN Journal of Engineering and
Applied Sciences waiting for Publication 2022. (Scopus).
6. S.Pavithra, R.Karthikeyan P.M Anu “Detection and classification of 2D and 3D Hyper
Spectral Image Using Enhanced Harris Corner Detector” “Scalable Computing: Practice and
Experience, ISSN 1895-1767, Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 93–100, DOI

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.

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Micheal Olaolu Arowolo – Artificial intelligence – Excellence in Innovation

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Micheal Olaolu Arowolo – Artificial intelligence – Excellence in Innovation

Dr. Micheal Olaolu Arowolo  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Artificial Intelligence. He holds several academic and professional memberships. In March 2021, he became a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), with membership number 96234988. He joined the Asia Pacific Institute of Science and Engineering (APISE) in September 2019, holding membership number M20190918110. In May 2019, he became a member of both the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) and the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network (NBGN), with membership number NBGNI380. He also joined the Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (SDIWC) in March 2017 and the European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) in February 2017. Additionally, he has been a member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) since September 2015, with membership number 158851. His professional certifications include being an Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert from Oracle University, achieved in March 2014. Moreover, he is indexed on Scopus (57214819505), ORCID (0000-0002-9418-5346), and Web of Science Researcher (ABD-4157-202), all obtained in 2019.

 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He attended several academic institutions, beginning with ECWA L.G.E.A Primary School ‘B’ in Ilorin, Kwara State, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) from 1991 to 1998. He then moved on to Modelak Science College in Ilorin, completing his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) between 1998 and 2004. For his undergraduate studies, he attended Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science with Second Class Honors (Lower Division) from 2008 to 2012. Continuing his education, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from Kwara State University in Malete, Kwara State, between 2014 and 2017. Finally, he completed his academic journey at Landmark University in Omu-aran, Kwara State, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from 2018 to 2021.

Work Experience:

He has held various academic and professional positions throughout his career. Since 2022, he has been serving as a Research Scholar, Instructor, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri, Columbia, specifically at the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center. In 2021, he was a Lecturer II in the Department of Computer Science at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria, and prior to that, from 2020 to 2021, he worked there as an Assistant Lecturer. From 2018 to 2020, he was a Graduate Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Institute of Professional Studies, Kwara State University, Malete. In 2019, he served as an Ad-Hoc Staff for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria, working as an Oke-Ode Ad-Hoc Registration Area Technician for the Kwara State Election. His earlier roles include being an IT Consultant at Dalayak IT Consults from 2016 to 2017, a Computer Analyst at Baylings Enterprises from 2013 to 2015, and a Computer Analyst for the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from November 2012 to October 2013.

Academic and Administrative Positions Held

He has served in various academic and administrative roles, including being the Academic Level Adviser for Computer Science 400L students and the Examination Officer for the Computer Science department at Landmark University from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he was a member of the University Ranking Committee at Landmark University in 2022. He contributed to the university community by being a member of the Landmark University Sustainable Development Goal 9 group focused on industry, innovation, and infrastructure. He also served on the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2nd Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network (#NBGN21) Conference in 2021. Furthermore, he acted as the Social Director of the Al-Hikmah University Alumni Association and was an instructor for H3ABioNet’s Introduction to Bioinformatics course (IBT_2021).

His personal qualities include good logical skills, a strong personality, excellent communication abilities, keen observation, quick learning, multitasking, and proficiency in computing. Throughout his career, he has supervised over 40 undergraduate students (B.Sc.) on their projects, theses, and dissertations.

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Jameer kotwal- Deep Learning – Best Researcher Award

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Jameer kotwal- Deep Learning – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jameer Kotwal distinguished academic and researcher in the field Deep Learning.  He has been actively involved in various academic and technological endeavors. In 2020, he developed the “Time Table Lecture Announcer” system, which was displayed outside the classroom. The following year, in 2021, he worked on implementing a “Facial Attendance System” using a Siamese Deep Learning model, with deployment outside the project lab.

Moreover, his engagement extends to educational institutions, where he has contributed to curriculum development and faculty training programs. At Sandip Institute of Technology & Research, he participated in the Faculty Orientation Program (FOP) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) for the revised syllabus of the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program in 2019, specifically focusing on the Deep Learning Lab. Similarly, at Shree Ramchandra College of Engineering, he was involved in the Faculty Development Program (FDP) for the revised BE syllabus in Deep Learning in 2023.

Furthermore, he has facilitated workshops and sessions on advanced topics. Notably, at Nutan Maharashtra Institute of Engineering & Technology (NMIET), he conducted sessions on NVIDIA and CUDA technologies in 2020. Additionally, he has contributed to teaching Advanced Data Structures at Keystone School of Engineering in 2019 and Laboratory Practice-IV at Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management & Research in 2018. His involvement dates back to 2012 when he taught Compiler Design at Dr. D. Y. Patil Talegaon.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his Ph.D., with the thesis submitted to Amity University Raipur. Prior to that, he completed his M.E. in Computer Engineering from G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering & Management, Pune, achieving a CGPA of 6.93, securing a First Class. His undergraduate degree, a B.E. in Computer Engineering, was earned from SVERI College of Engineering, Pandharpur, under Solapur University, where he attained a First Class with a percentage of 64.14. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Government Polytechnic Solapur under the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE Mumbai), achieving a First Class with a percentage of 66.88.

He has achieved significant recognition and accolades throughout his career. Notably, he secured the second position at the Amity Incubation Centre for his presentation on “Plant Disease Identification using Deep Learning.” Furthermore, he has served as a mentor for various teams in the Smart India Hackathon, including Team 8 bit in 2022, where they focused on “Handwritten Text in Indian Languages” and won the first prize of Rs.1 lakh. Similarly, in 2020, he mentored Team SV_Gravity, who worked on “Virtual Moon Reality,” leading them to secure the first prize of Rs.1 lakh.

Additionally, he participated in the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Exhibition and seminar titled “Atomic Energy for Peace, Power, and Prosperity” in 2018 at PCCOER, Ravet, Pune. His contributions have been recognized with the Best Teacher Award at NMIET and PCCOER, reflecting his dedication and excellence in education and mentorship.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Jameer kotwal Tanvi Bhosale,, Biradar, A., Bhat, K., Barhate, S., (2023). Applied Deep Learning for Safety in Construction Industry.Data Intelligence and Cognitive Informatics. Algorithms for Intelligent Systems. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6004-8_15.
  • Jameer Kotwal Harshal Thakare Dhanashri Wani, Dhiraj Sangale Abhijeet Walunj,” Deep Reinforcement Learning And Object Detection For Adaptive Traffic Signal”, Journal of Seybold Report , Volume 15 Issue 8 Pages 2020.
  • Jameer Kotwal Varun Pilakavil, Hitesh Chaudhari, Pratik Khedekar, Aniket Deotale,” Real Time Product Price Monitoring & Analysis Application for E-Commerce Websites”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 1237
  • Jameer Kotwal Harshal Thakare Dhanashri Wani, Dhiraj Sangale Abhijeet Walunj,” Deep Reinforcement Learning and Image Processing for Adaptive Traffic Signal Control”,IJSRET, Volume 6, Issue 1, Jan-Feb-2020.
  • Jameer Kotwal Shivakumar Iyer, Manisha Chate, Shubhangi Dhawan, Shivani Thorve, “An Web Based Emergency Alert System”,JETIR(UGC approved), Volume 6, Issue.1,Pages.388.
  • Jameer Kotwal, Dr.Sachin Babar,” Solving Monte-Carlo Method by Using GPU and CPU”,IJCSIT,Volume 8 Issue 3 Pages 324-326.
  • Jameer G Kotwal, Tanuja S Dhope ,”Solving Task Allocation to the Worker Using Genetic Algorithm,”International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technologies,Vol.6,Issue.4,Pages.3736-3741.
  • Jameer Kotwal, Prajkta Varhade, Komal Koli ,”Text clustering for computer investigation with search optimization “,International Journal of Engineering & Computer Science,4,Issue.11,Pages.14921.
  • Jameer Kotwal,Aishwarya Jadhav,Kasture,Gayatri,Amruta,” Pulse Rate Monitoring Device Based On Arduino and Android Platform”, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET) (UGC approved), ISSN: 2321-9653; Volume 6 Issue III, March 2018.
  • Jameer Kotwal,Harnoor sodhi,Tejaswini,Khade,” Secured Access Control Using Secret key and OTP for Cloud Computing Services”, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), ISSN: 2321-9653; Volume 6 Issue III, March 2018.
  • Jameer Kotwal,Amol Roundal,Neeraj, “Speed Alert System for GPS-enabled Smartphone’s with Android operating system” “,International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technologies,Vol.6,Issue.1,Pages.745.
  • Jameer Kotwal,Tanuja Dhope,”Unbalanced Assignment Problem by Using Modified Approach “,International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering ,Vol.5,Issue.7,Pages.451.
  • Jameer Kotwal, Snehal Pawar, Shraddha Pansare, Madhura Khopade, Pratibha Mahalunkar (2015),”Android App For Meter Reading” in: International Journal of Engineering & Computer Science ,Vol.4,Issue.1,Pages 9853-9856.