Distinguished Professor at College of Staten Island and the Graduate Center, CUNY, United States.
Prof. Sos Agaian is a distinguished mathematician, engineer, and computer scientist with an illustrious academic and professional career. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Physics from the Steklov Institute of Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, and a Doctor of Engineering Sciences from the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Currently, he serves as a Distinguished Professor at the College of Staten Island and the Graduate Center, CUNY, and is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Prof. Agaian has made groundbreaking contributions to computational vision, artificial intelligence, and multimedia analytics, holding multiple U.S. patents and authoring numerous high-impact publications. He has been named among Stanford University’s Top 2% of Scientists worldwide and is a Fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the AAAS, AIIA, and Academia Europaea. With over 100 keynote speeches globally and a legacy of mentoring accomplished researchers, his work continues to shape modern scientific advancements.
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Education 🎓:
Prof. Sos Agaian’s educational journey is marked by excellence and a commitment to advancing mathematical and computational sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics and Physics from the prestigious Steklov Institute of Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, in Moscow, and holds a Doctor of Engineering Sciences degree from the Computer Center of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. His academic foundation was further strengthened with an M.S. (summa cum laude) in Mathematics and Mechanics from Yerevan State University, Armenia. Additionally, Prof. Agaian pursued graduate studies at Moscow State University (Lomonosov University). He was awarded the title of Full Professor of Mathematics by the Supreme Attestation Committee of the Russian Federation in 1991. These achievements reflect a robust and diverse educational background that has propelled his pioneering contributions to mathematics, engineering, and computer science.
Work Experience 💼:
Prof. Sos Agaian has had an extensive and impactful career spanning academia, industry, and research. He is currently a Distinguished Professor at the College of Staten Island and the Graduate Center, CUNY, and also serves as a researcher at the Open Cloud Institute. He has held leadership positions, including Director of the Multimedia Analytics & Mobile Signal Processing Laboratory at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Professor at Yerevan State University in Armenia. Prof. Agaian has also served as a visiting professor at several renowned institutions worldwide, including Tufts University and Tampere International Center for Signal Processing in Finland. Throughout his career, Prof. Agaian has held pivotal roles in various scientific and research organizations, contributing significantly to computational vision, machine learning, and multimedia analytics. He has led numerous projects, earned multiple U.S. patents, and been recognized with prestigious awards, including being named a Fellow of the AAAS and the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. His leadership and innovation continue to inspire students, researchers, and professionals globally.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Sos Agaian has received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science, technology, and education. Notably, he has been named among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University for several consecutive years, including 2023, 2024, and previous years, reflecting the high impact of his scholarly work. He is also a Fellow of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Academy (AIIA), a member of Academia Europaea, and a Fellow of the Armenian Society of Fellows. His excellence is further acknowledged through accolades such as the Life Career Award from the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America, SPIE Community Champion Award (2020), and being honored as a Distinguished Lecturer by the IEEE SMC Society (2022–2020). In 2018, Prof. Agaian received recognition for his significant career accomplishments from the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America. His contributions have also led to invitations for keynote speeches at over 100 universities and major global companies.
Research Interests:
Prof. Sos Agaian’s research interests span several cutting-edge fields, including multimedia signal processing, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. His work focuses on developing innovative methods for multimodal data analysis, image processing, and pattern recognition, particularly through deep learning and hypercomplex structures. He is also deeply involved in advancing multimedia analytics for small, medium, and large-scale data representation and applications. Additionally, Prof. Agaian’s research explores color transfer techniques, deep learning architectures, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with practical applications in various industries. His interdisciplinary approach aims to bridge the gap between theory and real-world impact, driving advancements in both academia and industry.
📚 Publications
- NPCR and UACI randomness tests for image encryption
- Authors: Y Wu, JP Noonan, S Agaian
- Journal: Cyber Journals: Multidisciplinary Journals in Science and Technology
- Citations: 1559
- Year: 2011
- Human-visual-system-inspired underwater image quality measures
- Authors: K Panetta, C Gao, S Agaian
- Journal: IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering
- Volume: 41(3), Pages: 541–551
- Citations: 1240
- Year: 2015
- Hadamard matrices and their applications
- Author: A Sos
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag
- Citations: 831*
- Year: 1985
- Hadamard matrices and their applications
- Author: A Sos
- Series: Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Volume: 1168
- Citations: 831*
- Year: 1985
- Transform coefficient histogram-based image enhancement algorithms using contrast entropy
- Authors: SS Agaian, B Silver, KA Panetta
- Journal: IEEE Transactions on Image Processing
- Volume: 16(3), Pages: 741–758
- Citations: 721
- Year: 2007
- Local Shannon entropy measure with statistical tests for image randomness
- Authors: PN Yue Wu, Yicong Zhou, George Saveriades, Sos Agaian, Joseph P Noonan
- Journal: Information Sciences
- Volume: 222, Pages: 323–342
- Citations: 652
- Year: 2013
- Transform-based image enhancement algorithms with performance measure
- Authors: SS Agaian, K Panetta, AM Grigoryan
- Journal: IEEE Transactions on Image Processing
- Volume: 10(3), Pages: 367–382
- Citations: 544
- Year: 2001
Conclusion
Prof. Sos Agaian’s distinguished career, groundbreaking research, mentorship, and global contributions make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His achievements align perfectly with the award’s objectives to recognize innovation, scholarly excellence, and societal impact.