Sikandar Ali | Artificial Intelligence Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sikandar Ali | Artificial Intelligence Award | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc Fellow, Inje University, South Korea

🎓 Sikandar Ali is a passionate AI researcher and educator specializing in Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare. Currently pursuing a PhD at Inje University, South Korea, he has a strong academic background and extensive research experience in digital pathology, medical imaging, and machine learning. As a team leader of the digital pathology project, he develops innovative AI algorithms for cancer diagnosis while collaborating with a global team of researchers. Sikandar is a recipient of prestigious scholarships, accolades, and recognition for his contributions to AI and healthcare innovation.

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Education

📘 Sikandar Ali holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (CGPA: 4.46/4.5) from Inje University, South Korea, where his thesis focuses on integrating pathology foundation models with weakly supervised learning for gastric and breast cancer diagnosis. He earned an MS in Computer Science from Chungbuk National University, South Korea (GPA: 4.35/4.5), with research on AI-based clinical decision support systems for cardiovascular diseases. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan, with a CGPA of 3.5/4.0.

Experience

💻 Sikandar is an experienced researcher and AI specialist. Currently working as an AI Research Assistant at Inje University, he focuses on cutting-edge projects in digital pathology, cancer detection, and medical imaging. Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant at Chungbuk National University, focusing on cardiovascular disease diagnosis using AI. His industry experience includes roles such as Search Expert at PROGOS Tech Company and Software Developer Intern at Hidaya Institute of Science and Technology.

Awards and Honors

🏆 Sikandar has received multiple awards, including the Brain Korean Scholarship, European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) Certificate, and recognition as an outstanding Teaching Assistant at Inje University. He has also earned full travel grants for international conferences, extra allowances for R&D industry projects, and certificates for reviewing research papers in leading journals. Additionally, he is a Guest Editor at Frontiers in Digital Health.

Research Focus

🔬 Sikandar’s research focuses on developing AI algorithms for medical imaging, with expertise in weakly supervised learning, self-supervised learning, and digital pathology. His projects include designing AI systems for cancer detection, COVID-19 prediction, and IPF severity classification. He also works on object detection applications using YOLO models and wearable sensor-based activity detection for pets. His commitment to explainability and interpretability in AI models ensures their practical utility in healthcare.

Conclusion

🌟 Sikandar Ali is a dedicated AI researcher driving innovation in healthcare through artificial intelligence. With his strong educational foundation, diverse research experience, and impactful contributions, he aims to bridge the gap between AI and medicine, making healthcare more efficient and accessible.

Publications

Detection of COVID-19 in X-ray Images Using DCSCNN
Sensors 2022, IF: 3.4

A Soft Voting Ensemble-Based Model for IPF Severity Prediction
Life 2021, IF: 3.2

Metaverse in Healthcare Integrated with Explainable AI and Blockchain
Sensors 2023, IF: 3.4

Weakly Supervised Learning for Gastric Cancer Classification Using WSIs
Springer 2023

Classifying Gastric Cancer Stages with Deep Semantic and Texture Features
ICACT 2024

Computer Vision-Based Military Tank Recognition Using YOLO Framework
ICAISC 2023

Activity Detection for Dog Well-being Using Wearable Sensors
IEEE Access 2022

Cat Activity Monitoring Using Wearable Sensors
IEEE Sensors Journal 2023, IF: 4.3

Deep Learning for Algae Species Detection Using Microscopic Images
Water 2022, IF: 2.9

Comprehensive Review on Multiple Instance Learning
Electronics 2023

Hybrid Model for Face Shape Classification Using Ensemble Methods
Springer 2021

Cervical Spine Fracture Detection Using Two-Stage Deep Learning
IEEE Access 2024

 

Ao Guo | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ao Guo | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Master’s student, Xinjiang University, China

📚 Ao Guo is a dedicated postgraduate researcher at Xinjiang University with a focus on the innovation, optimization, and application of object detection technology. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Electronic Information, Ao Guo has a robust background in computer vision, deep learning, pattern recognition, and image processing. He is committed to enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of object detection algorithms, contributing to both academia and industry.

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Education

🎓 Master’s Degree in Electronic Information – Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
Ao Guo is advancing his studies in Electronic Information, focusing on the intersection of computer vision and deep learning to address real-world problems.

Experience

Ao Guo has been deeply involved in research aimed at optimizing deep learning models for intelligent weed management in agricultural environments. His work on a lightweight weed detection model, which incorporates global contextual features, is recognized for its high detection speed and accuracy, particularly suited for resource-constrained edge devices.

Research Interests

Ao Guo’s research interests encompass weed detection, deep learning, YOLO (You Only Look Once) models, attention mechanisms, and the development of lightweight networks. His innovative approach to integrating global information capture mechanisms into detection algorithms stands out in his field.

Awards

Ao Guo’s contributions to the field have been acknowledged through his publications and patent. Notably, he has published a paper in the highly reputed journal “Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence,” and he holds a patent for a lightweight weed detection method and device.

Publications

A lightweight weed detection model with global contextual joint features. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 136, 108903. Link – Cited by: Article on Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence.