Mr. Mohammad Belal | Policy Implications | Best Researcher Award

 Aalto University | Finland

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Biography of Mr. Mohammad Belal 👨‍💻

👨‍💻 Passionate Data Science & Machine Learning Enthusiast

Mohammad Belal is a driven researcher and technology enthusiast specializing in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). With a keen interest in solving social-centric problems, he is currently pursuing his Doctoral Research at Aalto University in Finland (2023-2027). His academic journey has been marked by a constant desire to understand and leverage data for impactful solutions.

🎓 Education

Mohammad holds a Master’s in Computer Application (MCA) from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where he achieved a remarkable CGPA of 9.32 and was among the top 3 in his class. He was awarded the prestigious University Merit Scholarship and actively contributed as a member of the Training and Placement Team. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor’s in Computer Application (BCA), achieving a CGPA of 7.66 while working on a cab-hiring web application project.

🔬 Research Interests and Projects

Mohammad’s research interests revolve around exploring the intersection of technology and society. His ongoing research at Aalto University focuses on the association between internet usage and psychological well-being. He has previously worked on several impactful projects, including a study of social media usage by regional and national journalists with The News Lab at IIITD, and a sentiment analysis project during Colombia’s national strike using NLP techniques. His work on clustering the neighborhoods of Toronto based on cost of living using machine learning is a testament to his practical skills in data science.

💼 Professional Experience

his professional career, Mohammad has gained extensive experience in data science and business analysis. As a Data Scientist at TCNS Clothing Ltd., he worked on predictive modeling, sales reporting automation, and data-backed decision-making for marketing and sales. He also worked as a Data Analyst for CraftBazar, where he assisted in generating insights from sales data. Additionally, Mohammad has experience as a Web Developer at The Wings of Desire, where he managed the company website and supported event organization, as well as a Content Creator for UC Browser.

🗣️ Workshops and Conferences

Mohammad has actively participated in various workshops and conferences to stay updated in his field. He attended the Responsible AI for Peace and Security conference organized by the United Nations in 2024 and participated in discussions on the ethics of disruptive technology at IIITD Delhi. He has also attended workshops on Data Science using Python and Cyber Security, further strengthening his skills in these areas.

🎓 MOOCs and Certifications

To further his expertise, Mohammad has earned numerous online certifications in data science and machine learning, including a Data Science Professional Certificate from IBM and Neural Networks and Deep Learning from DeepLearning.AI. He has also completed specialized courses in Statistics for Data Science with Python and Computational Thinking for Problem Solving from Coursera and the University of Pennsylvania.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Throughout his academic journey, Mohammad has been recognized for his outstanding performance. He received the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship from the Indian Government for three consecutive years during his Master’s program. His academic excellence was further acknowledged with a University Merit Scholarship at AMU.

📚 Top Notes Publications

Leveraging ChatGPT as Text Annotation Tool for Sentiment Analysis

• • Authors: M Belal, J She, S Wong

  • Journal: arXiv preprint

  • Year: 2023

Islamophobic Tweet Detection Using Transfer Learning

• • Authors: M Belal, G Ullah, AA Khan

  • Journal: 2022 International Conference on Connected Systems & Intelligence (CSI)

  • Year: 2022

Rapid Face Mask Detection and Person Identification Model Based on Deep Neural Networks

• • Authors: AA Khan, M Belal, G Ullah

  • Journal: International Conference on IoT, Intelligent Computing and Security: Select

  • Year: 2023

Indian Healthcare Infrastructure Analysis During COVID-19 Using Twitter Sentiments

• • Authors: N Fatima, M Belal, K Kumar, R Sadaf

  • Journal: 2022 International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications

  • Year: 2022

Adapting to Change and Transforming Crisis into Opportunity-Behavioral and Policy Shifts in Sustainable Practices Post-Pandemic

• • Authors: E Zaidan, L Cochrane, M Belal

  • Journal: Heliyon

  • Year: 2025