A’eashah Alhakamy | Data Visualization | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. A’eashah Alhakamy | Data Visualization | Research Excellence Award

University of Tabuk | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. A’eashah Alhakamy is an academic leader and researcher in computer science whose work spans computer graphics, computer vision, imaging, visualization, and extended reality, with a scholarly record comprising 27 published documents, 271 citations from 250 citing documents, and an h-index of 9. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from Purdue University, specializing in illumination integration in dynamic augmented-reality environments, following a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Taibah University. She serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair at the University of Tabuk, holding key leadership roles in data governance, academic affairs, research centers, and national committees. Her research focuses on augmented and extended reality, human-computer interaction, data visualization, immersive technologies, and AI-driven sensing systems, contributing to reputable venues such as IEEE Access, Applied Sciences, Sensors, and Sustainability. She has received multiple awards for outstanding scientific research, excellence in teaching, innovation, and high-impact publications from the University of Tabuk and national academic bodies. In addition, she has led funded grants, supervised numerous postgraduate and undergraduate projects, and contributed to major institutional initiatives. Through research, leadership, and continuous academic service, she remains committed to advancing immersive technologies and impactful computing research.

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Featured Publications

Alhakamy, A. (2025). Intersecting Realms: Examining the Convergence of Vision and AI in Extended Reality Graphics. IEEE Access. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3599337

Friedman, A., Tazike, M., Shelton, E. G., Patel, N. A., Alhakamy, A., & Cafaro, F. (2025). Puppeteers and Forecasters: How Children Engage. Conference paper. https://doi.org/10.1145/3694907.3765950

Alhakamy, A. (2025). Advancing SDG5: Machine Learning and Statistical Graphics for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equity. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219706

Friedman, A., Tazike, M., Shelton, E. G., Patel, N., Alhakamy, A., & Cafaro, F. (2025). “I’m a Fish!”: Exploring Children’s Engagement with Human–Data Interactions in Museums. Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/app152111304

Alhakamy, A. (2024). Extended Reality (XR) Toward Building Immersive Solutions: The Key to Unlocking Industry 4.0. ACM Computing Surveys. https://doi.org/10.1145/3652595

Snehashis Majhi – Computer Vision – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Snehashis Majhi - Computer Vision - Best Researcher Award 

Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique - France

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Snehashis Majhi embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur, India. During this time, he delved into the realm of computer vision with his thesis titled "Design and Development of CBIR system using Classification Confidence," under the guidance of Dr. Jatindra Kumar Dash. This early exposure laid the foundation for his future endeavors in research and development.

Professional Endeavors

Mr. Majhi's professional journey commenced with an internship at INRIA, Sophia Antipolis Cedex BP 93, France, where he contributed to the development of a deep learning pipeline for human activity detection in smart home scenarios. This experience provided him with practical insights into real-world applications of deep learning technologies.

Following his internship, Majhi ventured into the field of glaucoma detection during his tenure as a Research Fellow at MNIT Jaipur, India. Here, he developed a deep convolutional neural network for detecting glaucoma diseases in fundus images, showcasing his versatility in applying deep learning techniques to healthcare domains.

Currently serving as a Research Scholar at INRIA Sophia Antipolis, France, Majhi's primary focus lies in developing human-scene centric video abnormality detection methods for smart-city surveillance systems. His research involves collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe and Woven Planet, demonstrating his ability to work on interdisciplinary projects with industry partners.

Contributions and Research Focus

Mr. Majhi's research contributions span various aspects of computer vision and deep learning. Noteworthy among his works is the development of the Human-Scene Network (HSN) and the Outlier-Embedded Cross Temporal Scale Transformer (OE-CTST) for video anomaly detection. These innovations address critical challenges in surveillance systems, showcasing Majhi's expertise in designing novel architectures and algorithms for complex tasks.

His research endeavors also encompass weakly-supervised learning techniques and optimization methods tailored for anomaly detection, underscoring his commitment to advancing the state-of-the-art in video analysis.

Accolades and Recognition

Mr. Majhi's contributions have been recognized through publications in reputable conferences and journals, including IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV) and International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP). His papers have received commendable rankings, reflecting the significance and impact of his research in the scientific community.

Impact and Influence

Through his research and academic pursuits, Mr. Majhi has made significant contributions to the fields of computer vision and machine learning. His innovative approaches to video anomaly detection have the potential to enhance surveillance systems' effectiveness, thereby contributing to the advancement of public safety and security measures.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Mr. Majhi's legacy lies in his pioneering work in video anomaly detection and deep learning applications. His research serves as a stepping stone for future advancements in smart-city surveillance, healthcare diagnostics, and beyond. As he continues his academic and professional journey, Majhi is poised to make further contributions to the field, driving innovation and addressing societal challenges through cutting-edge technologies.

Citations

  • Citations   97
  • h-index       5
  • i10-index   4

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