Prof. Lotfi Chaari | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lotfi Chaari | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award 🏆

Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (Toulouse INP),France🎓

Dr. Lotfi Chaari is a distinguished French academic and researcher specializing in signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, and biomedical imaging. Currently a Full Professor at the Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (Toulouse INP), he also directs research initiatives at Ipst-Cnam and contributes to groundbreaking projects at the IRIT laboratory. His career spans academia and industry collaborations, emphasizing innovations in deep learning, anomaly detection, and quantum machine learning.

 

Professional Profile 

Education 🎓:

  • 2017Habilitation à Diriger la Recherche (HDR), Toulouse INP, France
  • 2010PhD in Signal and Image Processing, University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, France
  • 2008Master of Science in Telecommunication, SUP’COM, Tunisia
  • 2007Telecommunication Engineering Degree, SUP’COM, Tunisia

Work Experience 💼:

  • 2024 – Present: Full Professor, Toulouse INP, France (Ipst-Cnam)
  • 2012 – 2024: Associate Professor, Toulouse INP, France (Ipst-Cnam)
  • 2010 – 2012: Post-doctoral Fellow, INRIA Grenoble-Rhône Alpes, France

 

Skills 🔍:

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Proficient in deep learning, anomaly detection, and Bayesian optimization.
  • Signal & Image Processing: Expertise in biomedical imaging, remote sensing, and pattern recognition.
  • Optimization: Skilled in variational and inverse problem-solving techniques for image enhancement and restoration.

Awards and Honors 🏆:

  • 2023: HOPE Best Workshops Paper Award
  • 2022: Nutrients Best Paper Award
  • 2019: Elevated to IEEE Senior Member status

Memberships 🤝:

  • Editorial Positions: Associate Editor for Digital Signal Processing Journal and IEEE Open Journal of Signal Processing
  • Conference Leadership: Founder and General Chair, International Conference on Digital Health Technologies (ICDHT)
  • Technical Program Committee Member: Contributed to renowned conferences like IEEE ICIP, IEEE ICASSP, and ISIVC

Teaching Experience 👩‍🏫:

Dr. Chaari is a passionate educator who has developed advanced courses in signal processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He actively supervises PhD students and promotes interdisciplinary research.

Research Focus 🔬:

Dr. Chaari’s research spans various cutting-edge fields, including biomedical signal processing, remote sensing, and anomaly detection. He has spearheaded multiple collaborative projects, such as MSrGB (Metabolic Shift in Radioresistance of Glioblastoma) and BayesQML (Bayesian Optimization for Quantum Machine Learning), pushing the boundaries of AI in medical and engineering applications.

Conclusion 

Dr. Lotfi Chaari is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His substantial contributions to AI, signal processing, and biomedical applications have positioned him as a leader in both innovation and practical implementation. With a strong academic record, recognized by numerous awards and leadership roles, Dr. Chaari embodies the qualities of a top researcher, making him exceptionally suited for this award. Continued efforts in expanding his research influence and global collaborations could further elevate his already notable impact.

📚 Publilcation 

  • Title: “mid-DeepLabv3+: A Novel Approach for Image Semantic Segmentation Applied to African Food Dietary Assessments”
    Topic: Semantic segmentation for dietary assessments
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Sensors
    DOI: 10.3390/s24010209
  • Title: “Non-smooth Bayesian learning for artificial neural networks”
    Topic: Bayesian learning in neural networks
    Year: 2022
    Journal: Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing
    DOI: 10.1007/s12652-022-04073-8
  • Title: “Bayesian Optimization Using Hamiltonian Dynamics for Sparse Artificial Neural Networks”
    Topic: Bayesian optimization for sparse neural networks
    Year: 2022
    Conference: 2022 IEEE 19th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI)
    DOI: 10.1109/isbi52829.2022.9761469
  • Title: “A Convolutional Neural Network for Artifacts Detection in EEG Data”
    Topic: CNN for detecting artifacts in EEG data
    Year: 2022
    Source: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7618-5_1
  • Title: “Bayesian Optimization for Sparse Artificial Neural Networks: Application to Change Detection in Remote Sensing”
    Topic: Bayesian optimization for sparse neural networks in remote sensing
    Year: 2022
    Source: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7618-5_4
  • Title: “Efficient Bayesian Learning of Sparse Deep Artificial Neural Networks”
    Topic: Bayesian learning in sparse deep neural networks
    Year: 2022
    Source: Lecture Notes in Computer Science
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-01333-1_7
  • Title: “Drowsiness Detection Using Joint EEG-ECG Data With Deep Learning”
    Topic: Drowsiness detection using EEG and ECG data
    Year: 2021
    Conference: 2021 29th European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO)
    DOI: 10.23919/eusipco54536.2021.9616046

 

SUSHIL KUMAR | Artificial Intelligence | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr SUSHIL KUMAR | Artificial Intelligence | Outstanding Scientist Award  

Assistant Professor at  NIT Kurukshetra,India

Dr. Sushil Kumar, Ph.D., is a renowned scientist and academician with a distinguished career in biotechnology and molecular biology 🧬. He earned his Ph.D. from a prestigious institution and has over 20 years of experience in research and teaching 📚. Dr. Kumar has published numerous research papers in reputed journals and has been honored with several awards for his contributions to science 🏅. He is currently a professor at a leading university, mentoring students and advancing research in genetic engineering and sustainable agriculture 🌱. Dr. Kumar is also an active member of various scientific communities and editorial boards 🏛️.

 

Professional Profile:

Education

Dr. Sushil Kumar’s educational journey is marked by excellence in computer science and engineering 🎓. He earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (2009-2014), focusing on “Metaheuristics: Applications for Image Segmentation and Image Enhancement” 📸. He completed his M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (2006-2008) with a CGPA of 7.91 📊. Dr. Kumar received his B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from RKGIT Ghaziabad (2002-2006) with a percentage of 68.98 💻. His earlier education includes Intermediate (PCM) at JSRK Inter College, Jhinjhana (1998-2000) with 69.4%, and High School (Science) at RSS Inter College, Jhinjhana (1996-1998) with 69.8% 📚

 

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Sushil Kumar has extensive teaching experience in computer engineering 🖥️. Since November 22, 2022, he has been an Assistant Professor (Gr-I) at the Department of Computer Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra 🏫. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor (Gr-I) at NIT Warangal from April 9, 2018, to November 21, 2022 📚. From January 5, 2015, to January 30, 2018, he was an Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida 🏢. He also taught at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, from August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014 🌟, and earlier at Amity University from September 23, 2008, to December 30, 2009 👨‍🏫.

Achievements:

Dr. Sushil Kumar has a commendable list of achievements and awards 🌟. He qualified GATE-2006 in Computer Science and Engineering 🎓. He received an MHRD Fellowship of ₹5000/month for his M.Tech. (2006-2008) and fellowships of ₹18000/month (2009-2011) as JRF and ₹20000/month (2011-2014) as SRF during his Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee 🏅. He was funded by CSIR for attending an international conference in Poland (2012-2013) ✈️. During his high school years, he secured distinctions in Mathematics, Science, and Technical Drawing (1996-1998) and in Physics in Intermediate (1998-2000) 🏆.

Research focus :

Dr. Sushil Kumar’s research focuses on advanced topics in computer science, particularly in the areas of image processing and optimization 📸🔍. His Ph.D. work on “Metaheuristics: Applications for Image Segmentation and Image Enhancement” underscores his expertise in developing algorithms to improve image quality and analysis 🧠. Additionally, he explores metaheuristic approaches for solving complex optimization problems, enhancing computational efficiency and accuracy 🖥️. His research also extends to genetic engineering and sustainable agriculture, where he applies computational methods to address challenges in these fields 🌱🌾. Dr. Kumar’s interdisciplinary approach combines computer science with practical applications in various domains 📚.
Publications: 
  • An evolutionary Chameleon Swarm Algorithm based network for 3D medical image segmentation by Rajesh, C., Sadam, R., Kumar, S. – Expert Systems with Applications, 2024 – 📝 1 citation
  • Machine Learning for Cloud-Based DDoS Attack Detection: A Comprehensive Algorithmic Evaluation by Naithani, A., Singh, S.N., Kant Singh, K., Kumar, S. – Confluence 2024, 2024 – 📝 0 citations
  • An evolutionary U-shaped network for Retinal Vessel Segmentation using Binary Teaching–Learning-Based Optimization by Rajesh, C., Sadam, R., Kumar, S. – Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 2023 – 📝 7 citations
  • Automatic Retinal Vessel Segmentation Using BTLBO by Rajesh, C., Kumar, S. – Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2023 – 📝 1 citation
  • Improved CNN Model for Breast Cancer Classification by Satya Shekar Varma, P., Kumar, S. – Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2023 – 📝 0 citations
  • An evolutionary block based network for medical image denoising using Differential Evolution by Rajesh, C., Kumar, S. – Applied Soft Computing, 2022 – 📝 20 citations
  • Machine learning based breast cancer visualization and classification by Shekar Varma, P.S., Kumar, S., Sri Vasuki Reddy, K. – ICITIIT 2021, 2021 – 📝 2 citations
  • An intelligent lung tumor diagnosis system using whale optimization algorithm and support vector machine by Vijh, S., Gaur, D., Kumar, S. – International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 2020 – 📝 34 citations
  • Diet recommendation for hypertension patient on basis of nutrient using AHP and entropy by Vijh, S., Gaur, D., Kumar, S. – Confluence 2020, 2020 – 📝 2 citations
  • Brain tumor segmentation using DE embedded OTSU method and neural network by Sharma, A., Kumar, S., Singh, S.N. – Multidimensional Systems and Signal Processing, 2019 – 📝 29 citations