Prof. Dr. Hamid Arabnia | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Hamid Arabnia | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia, United States

Dr. Hamid R. Arabnia is a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Georgia, USA 🎓. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Kent, England (1987), he has made substantial contributions to the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, HPC, and STEM education 🤖📊. Over his career, he has mentored 23 Ph.D. students and played a vital role in advancing computational science and intelligence. He has been an active advocate against cyber-harassment and cyberbullying, winning a landmark lawsuit in 2017–2018, securing a $3 million ruling ⚖️. Prof. Arabnia has an extensive publication record with 300+ peer-reviewed papers and 200+ edited research books, establishing himself among the top 2% most impactful scientists, as recognized by Stanford University 🌍📚.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Arabnia earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Kent, England (1987) 🏛️. His research during his doctoral studies laid the foundation for his pioneering contributions in supercomputing and artificial intelligence 🤖💡.

💼 Experience

Dr. Arabnia has been with the University of Georgia since 1987, contributing as a Professor, Graduate Coordinator, and Research Director 🏫. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Supercomputing (Springer) and is the book series editor for Transactions of Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (Springer) 📖. His leadership has also extended to roles as a senior adviser for global corporations and National Science Foundation (NSF) committees for over 10 years 🏆.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Prof. Arabnia has received numerous prestigious awards, including recognitions from IEEE BIBE, ACM SIGAPP, and IMCOM 🏅. His legal victory against cyber-harassment was a landmark case, setting an important precedent in the U.S. legal system ⚖️. His contributions to STEM education and securing $12 million in funding for graduate research at UGA have also been widely recognized 💰📚.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Arabnia’s research spans Data Science, AI, HPC, Machine Learning, Imaging Science, and Compute-Intensive Problems 🤖📊. He has been actively involved in cybersecurity legislation advocacy, focusing on cyberstalking and online harassment 🔒. His latest work integrates deep learning, upsampling techniques, and AI-driven smart city applications 🌍.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Hamid R. Arabnia is a highly influential researcher, educator, and advocate for ethical AI and cybersecurity 🏆. With over 500 publications and millions in research funding, his contributions have shaped modern supercomputing, artificial intelligence, and digital security 🔬. Recognized among the top 2% impactful scientists globally, his work continues to inspire the next generation of AI and computer science researchers 🚀.

📚 Publications

Comprehensive Analysis of Random Forest and XGBoost Performance with SMOTE, ADASYN, and GNUS Upsampling under Varying Imbalance Levels (2025) – Preprint

A New Efficient Hybrid Technique for Human Action Recognition Using 2D Conv-RBM and LSTM with Optimized Frame Selection (2025) – Technologies | DOI 📑

SWAG: A Novel Neural Network Architecture Leveraging Polynomial Activation Functions for Enhanced Deep Learning Efficiency (2024) – IEEE Access | DOI 📖

Hyperparameter Optimization and Combined Data Sampling Techniques in Machine Learning for Customer Churn Prediction: A Comparative Analysis (2023) – Technologies | DOI 📜

A Review of Deep Transfer Learning and Recent Advancements (2023) – Technologies | DOI 📘

Embodied AI-Driven Operation of Smart Cities: A Concise Review (2021) – TechRxiv | DOI 🌍

Chunling Bao | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chunling Bao | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidates, Shanghai Normal University, China

Chunling Bao is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate at Shanghai Normal University, specializing in environmental and geographical sciences 🌍. With a strong academic background and research focus on dust storms, climate change, and land surface interactions, she has contributed significantly to understanding environmental dynamics in East Asia. Her scholarly work is widely recognized, with multiple publications in high-impact journals 📚.

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🎓 Education

Chunling Bao embarked on her academic journey at Inner Mongolia Normal University, earning her undergraduate degree (2014-2018) and later obtaining her master’s degree (2018-2021) 🎓. She expanded her expertise through an exchange program at the Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2023), before pursuing her doctoral studies at Shanghai Normal University (2023-present) 🏫.

💼 Experience

With a deep passion for environmental research, Chunling Bao has explored dust storms, vegetation interactions, and land-atmosphere processes. Her experience includes field studies, satellite data analysis, and interdisciplinary research collaborations 🌪️. Her academic training at leading Chinese institutions has enriched her expertise in remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and climate analysis.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Chunling Bao has been recognized for her outstanding research contributions in environmental science 🏅. Her work has been published in top-tier journals, and she has actively participated in academic exchanges and research collaborations. Her efforts in studying dust storm dynamics have positioned her as an emerging scholar in the field 🌿.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research primarily focuses on the spatial and temporal dynamics of dust storms, their drivers, and their environmental impacts in East Asia 🌫️. Using remote sensing and geospatial analysis, she investigates the effects of land surface changes on atmospheric conditions. Her studies contribute to climate adaptation strategies and sustainable environmental management.

📌 Conclusion

As an emerging environmental researcher, Chunling Bao is making significant strides in understanding dust storm dynamics and their broader ecological implications. With her growing academic contributions and research excellence, she continues to shape the field of environmental science and atmospheric studies 🌏.

📚 Publications

Dust Intensity Across Vegetation Types in Mongolia: Drivers and Trends. Remote Sensing, 17(3), 410. 🔗 DOI

Analyses of the Dust Storm Sources, Affected Areas, and Moving Paths in Mongolia and China in Early Spring. Remote Sensing, 14, 3661. 🔗 DOI

Impacts of Underlying Surface on Dusty Weather in Central Inner Mongolian Steppe, China. Earth and Space Science, 8, e2021EA001672. 🔗 DOI

Regional Spatial and Temporal Variation Characteristics of Dust in East Asia. Geographical Research, 40(11), 3002-3015. 🔗 DOI (in Chinese)

Analysis of the Movement Path of Dust Storms Affecting Alxa. Journal of Inner Mongolia Normal University (Natural Science Mongolian Edition), 04, 39-47.

Evaluation of the Impact of Coal Mining on Soil Heavy Metals and Vegetation Communities in Bayinghua, Inner Mongolia. Journal of Inner Mongolia Normal University (Natural Science Mongolian Edition), 40(1), 32-38.

 

 

Md. Emran Biswas | Data science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Md. Emran Biswas | Data science | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

🌟 Md. Emran Biswas, hailing from Dinajpur, Bangladesh, is a passionate researcher and technologist specializing in machine learning, optimization algorithms, and their societal applications. He has actively contributed to predictive analysis, bioinformatics-based drug discovery, and developing AI solutions for global good. As a skilled programmer and researcher, Emran’s work has earned recognition through multiple publications, accolades, and groundbreaking projects in his field.

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Education

🎓 Md. Emran Biswas completed his B.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh, from March 2019 to November 2024, with an impressive CGPA of 3.412/4.00. His academic journey is marked by a focus on deep learning, predictive modeling, and optimization algorithms.

Experience

💼 Emran served as a Research Assistant at Petarhub and DIOT Lab, HSTU, contributing to machine learning, predictive modeling, and optimization projects. His notable achievements include developing the ApexBoost Regression model, managing large datasets, and publishing impactful research in reputed journals like IEEE and Electronics.

Research Interests

🔍 Emran’s research focuses on machine learning, optimization algorithms, and their transformative applications in areas like bioinformatics-based drug discovery, predictive analysis, and societal challenges. His work aligns with the vision of ‘AI for Good,’ driving impactful innovation.

Awards

🏆 Emran has earned recognition for his innovative projects, including First Runner-Up at the Project Exhibition 2022 for his “Face Detection-Based Attendance System” and Second Runner-Up in 2023 for his “AI-Based Health Checking System.” These awards reflect his technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills.

Publications

Machine Learning Approach to Estimate Requirements for Target Productivity of Garments Employees. IEEE ICEEICT 2024 (Cited by: 5)

An Effective Data-Driven Approach to Predict Bike Rental Demand. Google Scholar (Cited by: 12)

Spatio-Temporal Feature Engineering and Selection-Based Flight Arrival Delay Prediction Using Deep Feedforward Regression Network. Electronics, 13(24), p.4910 (Cited by: 9)