Bin Zhang l Semantic Segmentation for Autonomous Driving | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bin Zhang l Semantic Segmentation for Autonomous Driving | Research Excellence Award

Kanagawa University | Japan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bin Zhang is an associate professor and principal investigator specializing in intelligent machines, robotics, and AI-driven systems. Education includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical and Intelligent Systems Engineering from The University of Electro-Communications and a B.S. in Automation. Professional experience spans academia and industry, with roles in mechanical engineering education and robotics research. Research interests focus on service robots, autonomous navigation, human–robot interaction, perception, deep learning, and assistive systems. Research skills include robot design, control, SLAM, computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning. Awards and honors recognize excellence in robotics, AI applications, and assistive technologies. Overall, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bin Zhang contributes impactful research and education advancing intelligent robotic systems for society.

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A Study on Improving the Accuracy of Semantic Segmentation for Autonomous Driving
Computers, Materials & Continua, 2026 · Open Access
A Quantitative Diagnosis Method for Assessing the Severity of Intake Filter Blockage of Heavy-Duty Gas Turbines Based on the Fusion of Physical Mechanisms and Deep Learning
Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025

A Performance Diagnosis Method for Full Gas-Path Components of Heavy-Duty Gas Turbines Based on Model- and Data-Hybrid Drive

Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering, 2025

An End-to-End Pillar Feature-Based Neural Network Improved by Attention Modules for Object Detection of Autonomous Vehicles

IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2025

2D Mapping Considering Potential Occupancy Space of Mobile Objects for a Guide Dog Robot

IEEJ Transactions on Electronics, Information and Systems, 2025

Bushra Abro | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Bushra Abro | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

National Centre Of Robotics And Automation | Pakistan

Ms. Bushra Abro is a Computer and Information Engineer with a strong foundation in Electronic Engineering. She holds a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan, graduating top of her class. With professional experience as a Research Associate and Assistant at the National Centre of Robotics and Automation, she has contributed to projects in deep learning, computer vision, federated learning, and real-time condition monitoring. Her work has earned multiple publications and awards, including a gold medal at the All Pakistan IEEEP Student Seminar. She is passionate about advancing AI-driven technological innovation.

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Towards Smarter Road Maintenance: YOLOv7-Seg for Real-Time Detection of Surface Defects

– Book Chapter, 2025Contributors: Bushra Abro; Sahil Jatoi; Muhammad Zakir Shaikh; Enrique Nava Baro; Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry; Mariofanna Milanova


Federated Learning-Based Road Defect Detection with Transformer Models for Real-Time Monitoring

– Computers, 2025Contributors: Bushra Abro; Sahil Jatoi; Muhammad Zakir Shaikh; Enrique Nava Baro; Mariofanna Milanova; Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry


Harnessing Machine Learning for Accurate Smog Level Prediction: A Study of Air Quality in India

– VAWKUM Transactions on Computer Sciences, 2025Contributors: Sahil Jatoi; Bushra Abro; Sanam Narejo; Yaqoob Ali Baloch; Kehkashan Asma


Learning Through Vision: Image Recognition in Early Education

– ICETECC Conference, 2025Contributors: Sahil Jatoi; Bushra Abro; Shafi Jiskani; Yaqoob Ali Baloch; Sanam Narejo; Kehkashan Asma


From Detection to Diagnosis: Elevating Track Fault Identification with Transfer Learning

– ICRAI Conference, 2024Contributors: Sahil Jatoi; Bushra Abro; Noorulain Mushtaq; Ali Akbar Shah Syed; Sanam Narejo; Mahaveer Rathi; Nida Maryam

Helmi Ayari | Data processing | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Helmi Ayari | Data processing | Research Excellence Award

Université Ibn khaldoun | Tunisia

Helmi Ayari is a doctoral researcher in Artificial Intelligence at the École Polytechnique de Tunisie, focusing on machine learning, deep learning, and intelligent imaging systems, with a research track record that includes 3 published documents, an h-index of 1, and citations from 33 documents. He holds a Master of Research in Intelligent Systems for Imaging and Computer Vision and a fundamental Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. His work includes contributions to medical image analysis, explainable AI, and optimization techniques, with notable publications such as a comparative study of classical versus deep learning-based computer-aided diagnosis systems published in Knowledge and Information Systems (Q2), and a study integrating genetic algorithms with ensemble learning for enhanced credit scoring presented at the International Conference on Business Information Systems (Class B). Professionally, he has served as a Maître Assistant and teaching assistant, delivering courses in machine learning, deep learning, Python, R, computer architecture, and automata theory, while supervising Master’s research, coordinating academic programs, and contributing to hackathons and university events. His research interests span AI-driven decision systems, interpretable machine learning, evolutionary optimization, and applied deep learning. Recognized for both academic and pedagogical engagement, he continues advancing impactful AI research and education.

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Computer-Aided Diagnosis Systems: A Comparative Study of Classical Machine Learning Versus Deep Learning-Based Approaches. Knowledge and Information Systems, published May 23, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10115-023-01894-7

Integrating Genetic Algorithms and Ensemble Learning for Improved and Transparent Credit Scoring. International Conference on Business Information Systems, June 25, 2025. (Class B)

Umme Habiba | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Umme Habiba | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Research Excellence Award

North Dakota State University(NDSU) | United States

Umme Habiba is a dedicated researcher and educator in computer science whose work centers on machine learning, deep learning, transformer-based architectures, explainable AI, and swarm intelligence, particularly within medical data analysis. She is pursuing her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science at North Dakota State University, where she has gained extensive teaching experience as an instructor of record and graduate teaching assistant across several undergraduate courses. Her research contributions span clinical text mining, medical risk prediction, brain–computer interface modeling, IoT security, and usability analysis of mHealth applications, with publications in reputable international journals. She has also collaborated on projects involving mobile sensor–based spatial analysis, voice-controlled IoT automation systems, and hybrid ML models for network intrusion detection. Her academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering, where she developed a strong foundation in data-driven system design and intelligent applications. She has received consistently high teaching evaluations and has demonstrated a commitment to interdisciplinary research and student learning. Her long-term goal is to contribute impactful solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare while advancing as both a researcher and an educator.

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PSO-optimized TabTransformer architecture with feature engineering for enhanced cervical cancer risk prediction, 2026