Mudassar Raza | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mudassar Raza | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mudassar Raza is a leading AI researcher and academician, serving as a Professor at Namal University, Mianwali, Pakistan. He is a Senior IEEE Member, Chair Publications of IEEE Islamabad Section, and an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. With 20+ years of teaching and research experience, he has worked at HITEC University Taxila and COMSATS University Islamabad. His research spans AI, deep learning, image processing, and cybersecurity. He has published 135+ research papers with a cumulative impact factor of 215+, 6066+ citations, an H-index of 44, and an I-10 index of 93. He was listed in Elsevierโ€™s Worldโ€™s Top 2% Scientists (2023) and ranked #11 in Computer Science in Pakistan. Dr. Raza has supervised 3 PhDs, co-supervising 6 more, and mentored 100+ undergraduate R&D projects. He actively contributes to academia, industry collaborations, and curriculum development while serving as a reviewer for prestigious journals. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“–

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Control Science & Engineering (2014-2017) โ€“ University of Science & Technology of China (USTC), China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    • Specialization: Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems
  • MS (Computer Science) (2009-2010) โ€“ Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ
    • CGPA: 3.64 | Specialization: Image Processing
  • MCS (Master of Computer Science) (2004-2006) โ€“ COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan
    • CGPA: 3.24 | 80% Marks
  • BCS (Bachelor in Computer Science) (1999-2003) โ€“ Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
    • CGPA: 3.28 | 64.25% Marks
  • Higher Secondary (Pre-Engineering) โ€“ Islamabad College for Boys
  • Matriculation (Science) โ€“ Islamabad College for Boys
    Dr. Razaโ€™s academic journey is marked by top-tier universities and a strong focus on AI, pattern recognition, and cybersecurity. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“š

Experience ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ

  • Professor (2024-Present) โ€“ Namal University, Mianwali
    • Teaching AI, Cybersecurity, and Research Supervision
  • Associate Professor/Head AI & Cybersecurity Program (2023-2024) โ€“ HITEC University, Taxila
    • Led AI & Cybersecurity programs, supervised PhDs, and organized industry-academic collaborations
  • Associate Professor (2023) โ€“ COMSATS University, Islamabad
  • Assistant Professor (2012-2023) โ€“ COMSATS University, Islamabad
  • Lecturer (2008-2012) โ€“ COMSATS University, Islamabad
  • Research Associate (2006-2008) โ€“ COMSATS University, Islamabad
    Dr. Raza has 20+ years of experience in academia, R&D, and industry collaborations, contributing significantly to AI, deep learning, and cybersecurity. ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“Š

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Prof. Dr. Mudassar Razaโ€™s research revolves around Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Cybersecurity, and Parallel Programming. His work includes pattern recognition, intelligent systems, visual robotics, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. With 135+ international publications, he has significantly contributed to AIโ€™s real-world applications. His research impact includes 6066+ citations, an H-index of 44, and an I-10 index of 93. He leads multiple AI research groups, supervises PhD/MS students, and actively collaborates with industry and academia. His work is frequently cited, placing him among the top AI researchers globally. As an IEEE Senior Member and a PLOS ONE Academic Editor, he is a key figure in AI-driven innovations and technology advancements. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“Š

  • National Youth Award 2008 by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for contributions to Computer Science ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ
  • Listed in Worldโ€™s Top 2% Scientists (2023) by Elsevier ๐ŸŒ
  • Ranked #11 in Computer Science in Pakistan by AD Scientific Index ๐Ÿ“Š
  • Senior IEEE Member (ID: 91289691) ๐Ÿ”ฌ
  • HEC Approved PhD Supervisor ๐ŸŽ“
  • Best Research Productivity Awardee at COMSATS University multiple times ๐Ÿ†
  • Recognized by ResearchGate with a Research Interest Score higher than 97% of members ๐Ÿ“ˆ
  • Reviewer & Editor for prestigious journals including PLOS ONE ๐Ÿ“
    Dr. Raza has received numerous accolades for his contributions to AI, research excellence, and academia. ๐ŸŒŸ

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Ahmad Kamandi | Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ahmad Kamandi | Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Ahmad Kamandi is an accomplished researcher in applied mathematics, specializing in optimization algorithms and numerical analysis. He is currently affiliated with the Department of Mathematics at the University of Science and Technology of Mazandaran, Iran. His work focuses on developing novel algorithms for solving nonlinear equations, variational inequalities, and optimization problems. With numerous publications in high-impact journals, Kamandi has significantly contributed to computational mathematics and machine learning applications. His research interests include trust-region methods, projection-based algorithms, and support vector machines. Over the years, he has collaborated with leading researchers to advance mathematical optimization techniques. Kamandi’s expertise extends to signal processing, image retrieval, and deep learning applications. His academic excellence is reflected in his outstanding rankings and awards during his undergraduate and graduate studies. He actively contributes to mathematical research and continues to push the boundaries of computational problem-solving. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ข

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Ahmad Kamandi holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (2011-2015), where he developed modified trust-region methods for optimization under the supervision of Prof. Keyvan Amini. He earned his M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran (2008-2011), focusing on Lagrangian methods for degenerate nonlinear programming, guided by Prof. Nezam Mahadadi Amiri. His academic journey began at Razi University, where he completed a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (2004-2008). His exceptional academic performance placed him at the top of his class in both undergraduate and Ph.D. programs. His expertise spans optimization algorithms, variational inequalities, and numerical methods, forming the foundation for his extensive research contributions. Kamandiโ€™s education has equipped him with the skills necessary to develop innovative solutions for complex mathematical and computational problems. ๐Ÿ“–

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Ahmad Kamandiโ€™s research centers on optimization algorithms, numerical methods, and computational mathematics. His expertise includes trust-region methods, inertial projection-based algorithms, and variational inequalities, with applications in signal processing, image retrieval, and machine learning. His work extends to support vector machines, hyper-parameter tuning, and monotone equation solving, impacting fields like AI and engineering. His notable contributions include developing novel inertial proximal algorithms and hybrid conjugate gradient methods. His recent studies focus on binary classification, hierarchical variational inequalities, and the intersection of optimization and deep learning. With numerous publications in leading journals, Kamandi continuously refines mathematical models for real-world applications. His research has practical implications in data science, financial modeling, and computational engineering, bridging the gap between theoretical mathematics and applied problem-solving. His contributions drive innovation in solving large-scale mathematical problems efficiently. ๐Ÿ“Š

Awards & Recognitions ๐Ÿ…

Ahmad Kamandi has received multiple academic accolades, highlighting his excellence in mathematics. In 2012, he secured First Place in the Ph.D. Program at Razi University with an outstanding GPA of 19.26/20. In 2010, he was ranked Second in the M.Sc. Program at Sharif University of Technology with a GPA of 18.92/20. His academic brilliance was evident early on when he ranked 73rd out of 10,763 candidates in Iranโ€™s Nationwide Masterโ€™s Examination (2008). Additionally, he achieved First Place in the B.Sc. Program at Razi University with a GPA of 16.85/20. These awards underscore his dedication to mathematical research and his ability to excel in rigorous academic environments. His outstanding performance has positioned him as a leading expert in applied mathematics, contributing to the advancement of optimization and computational methods. ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  • A novel projection-based method for monotone equations with Aitken ฮ”2 acceleration and its application to sparse signal restoration

    Applied Numerical Mathematics
    2025-07 |ย Journal article
    DOI:ย 10.1016/j.apnum.2025.02.013
    CONTRIBUTORS:ย Ahmad Kamandi

  • Relaxed-inertial derivative-free algorithm for systems of nonlinear pseudo-monotone equations

    Computational and Applied Mathematics
    2024-06 |ย Journal article
    DOI:ย 10.1007/s40314-024-02673-y
    CONTRIBUTORS:ย Abdulkarim Hassan Ibrahim;ย Sanja Rapajiฤ‡;ย Ahmad Kamandi;ย Poom Kumam;ย Zoltan Papp

  • A NOVEL ALGORITHM FOR APPROXIMATING COMMON SOLUTION OF A SYSTEM OF MONOTONE INCLUSION PROBLEMS AND COMMON FIXED POINT PROBLEM

    Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization
    2023 |ย Journal article
    DOI:ย 10.3934/jimo.2021210

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85140006988

    Part ofย ISSN:ย 1553166X 15475816
    CONTRIBUTORS:ย Eslamian, M.;ย Kamandi, A.

Vikas Palekar | Machine Leaning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Vikas Palekar | Machine Leaning | Best Researcher Award

 

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Education

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, since December 2018. His research focuses on developing an Adaptive Optimized Residual Convolutional Image Annotation Model with a Bionic Feature Selection Strategy. He holds a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Information Technology from Prof. Ram Meghe College of Engineering Technology and Research, Badnera (SGBAU Amravati), which he completed in December 2012 with an impressive 88.00%, securing the first merit position in the university for the summer 2012 examination. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering Technology and Research, Nanded (SRTMNU, Nanded), in June 2007, achieving a commendable 74.40%.

Work experience

He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Bajaj Institute of Technology, Wardha, since July 31, 2023. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he serves as the Academic Coordinator of the department and has worked as a Senior Supervisor for the DBATY Winter-23 Exam at Government College of Engineering, Yavatmal.

Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor (UGC Approved, RTMNU, Nagpur) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Datta Meghe Institute of Engineering, Technology & Research, Wardha, from June 14, 2011, to June 30, 2023. During this tenure, he held the position of Head of the Department from April 21, 2016, to June 30, 2023. He taught various subjects, including Distributed Operating Systems, TCP/IP, System Programming, Data Warehousing and Mining, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Architecture and Organization. Additionally, he contributed to university examinations as the Chief Supervisor in the Winter-2015 Examination and a committee member for the Summer-2013, Summer-2015, and Summer-2018 Examinations. He also played a key role in institutional development as a member of the Admission Committee, NBA & NAAC core committees at the department level, and as the convener of the National Level Technical Symposium “POCKET 16” organized by the CSE Department on March 16, 2016.

Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Bapurao Deshmukh College of Engineering, Wardha, from November 26, 2008, to April 30, 2011. He taught subjects such as Unix and Shell Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, and Operating Systems while also serving as a Department Exam Committee Member.

Achievement

He was the first university topper (merit) in M.Tech (Information Technology) and received the Best Paper Award at the 2021 International Conference on Computational Performance Evaluation (ComPE), organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya, India, from December 1st to 3rd, 2023. He has actively participated in various conferences, including presenting the paper “Label Dependency Classifier using Multi-Feature Graph Convolution Networks for Automatic Image Annotation” at ComPE 2021 in Shillong, India. He also presented his research on “Visual-Based Page Segmentation for Deep Web Data Extraction” at the International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS 2011) held from December 20-22, 2011. Additionally, he contributed to the Computer Science & Engineering Department at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, by presenting “A Critical Analysis of Learning Approaches for Image Annotation Based on Semantic Correlation” from December 13-15, 2022. His work on “A Survey on Assisting Document Annotation” was featured at the 19th International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS) at VIT Bhopal University, India, from December 10-12, 2022. Furthermore, he co-authored a study titled “Review on Improving Lifetime of Network Using Energy and Density Control Cluster Algorithm,” which was presented at the 2018 IEEE International Students’ Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (SCEECS) in Bhopal, India.

 

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Mahmoud Alimoradi | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mahmoud Alimoradi | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Lahijan Azad ,Iran

He understands the growing need for Machine Learning and has a keen interest in the field, which he considers a blessing. Recognizing the importance of managing large and complex computations to control various aspects of the human environment has led him into this vast world. He is particularly fascinated by machine learning, especially reinforcement learning, supervised learning, semi-supervised learning, outliers, and basic data challenges. Furthermore, optimization, an area of artificial intelligence that requires fundamental studies and a change in approach, is another of his key research interests.

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Education

He holds a Masterโ€™s degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering from the University of Shafagh, completed in 2020. His thesis was titled “Trees Social Relations Optimization Algorithm: A New Swarm-Based Metaheuristic Technique to Solve Continuous and Discrete Optimization Problems.” He also earned a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Software Engineering from Azad Lahijan University, which he attended from 2007 to 2011.

Research Interests

Theory: Reinforcement Learning (high-dimensional problems, regularized algorithms, model
learning,
representation learning and deep RL, learning from demonstration, inverse optimal control, deep
Reinforcement Learning); Machine Learning (statistical learning theory, nonparametric
algorithms, time series. processes, manifold learning, online learning); Large-scale Optimization;
Evolutionary Computation, Metaheuristic Algorithm, Deep Learning, Healthcare Machine
learning, Big Data, Data Problems (Imbalanced), Signal Analysis
Applications: Automated control, space affairs, robotic control, medicine and health, asymmetric
data, data science, scheduling, proposing systems, self-enhancing systems

Work Experience

He is a freelance programmer with expertise in various operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Linux (Arch, Ubuntu, Fedora). He is proficient in software tools such as Microsoft Office, Anaconda, Jupyter, PyCharm, Visual Studio, Tableau, RapidMiner, MATLAB, and Visual Studio. His programming skills include Matlab, Python, C++, Scala, Java, and Julia, with a focus on data mining, data science, computer vision, and machine learning. He is experienced with Python libraries like Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, PyCV, TensorFlow, Time Series Analysis, Spark, Hadoop, and Cassandra. Additionally, he is skilled in using Github, Docker, and MySQL. His expertise spans machine learning, deep learning, imbalanced data, missing data, semi-supervised learning, healthcare machine learning, algorithm design, and metaheuristic algorithms. He is fluent in English and Persian.

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Nuo Yu | Radiomics | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Nuo Yu | Radiomics | Best Researcher Award

Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College ,China

Nuo Yu is a Ph.D. candidate at the Cancer Institute and Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, specializing in radiation oncology with a focus on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). His research primarily explores innovative chemoradiotherapy regimens to improve treatment outcomes for patients with locally advanced ESCC.

Yu has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications in SCI-indexed journals. Notably, he co-authored a study titled “Conversion Chemoradiotherapy Combined with Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Cisplatin in Patients with Locally Advanced Borderline-Resectable or Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Phase I/II Prospective Cohort Study,” published in Strahlentherapie und Onkologie in August 2024. This research evaluated the efficacy and safety of a novel chemoradiotherapy regimen, demonstrating promising results in locoregional control and overall survival rates.

In March 2023, Yu co-authored another significant study, “Efficacy and Safety of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Combined with Nimotuzumab in Elderly Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Prospective Real-world Pragmatic Study,” published in Current Cancer Drug Targets. This research focused on treatment strategies for elderly patients with ESCC, highlighting the potential benefits of combining chemoradiotherapy with nimotuzumab.

Yu’s work has been recognized at international conferences, including presentations at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology (FARO), and the Korean Society for Radiation Oncology (KOSRO). These engagements underscore his active participation in the global radiation oncology community and his commitment to advancing cancer treatment research.

While still in the early stages of his career, Yu’s focused research on ESCC and his contributions to the field of radiation oncology position him as a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Continued efforts to expand his research scope, increase publication impact, and assume leadership roles in larger-scale studies will further strengthen his candidacy.

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