Dr. Ramesh S | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramesh S | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India

Dr. S. Ramesh is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 15 years of teaching and research experience in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IoT, and Embedded Systems. He currently serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. Dr. Ramesh holds a Ph.D. from VIT University, where he focused on disease detection in paddy crops using machine learning. He is currently pursuing post-doctoral research at Multimedia University, Malaysia, in the field of AI-driven crop disease identification. Throughout his career, he has held academic positions at esteemed institutions including Saveetha University, SRM University, and VIT. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, including 20 SCI and 80 Scopus-indexed articles, and has 18 patents to his credit. Dr. Ramesh has received multiple accolades, such as the Young Scientist Award (2023), Best Researcher Award, and several international honors for his contributions to precision agriculture and cybersecurity in smart farming. An active academic collaborator and mentor, he also serves on editorial boards of reputed journals and has completed over 250 online certifications in AI and machine learning. He is a lifetime member of several professional organizations, including IEEE, IAENG, and SIPH.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Ramesh S

Dr. Ramesh S is a highly accomplished and visionary academician whose extensive contributions to research, innovation, and education make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With 15 years of dedicated teaching and research experience, Dr. Ramesh has demonstrated excellence across domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, and Precision Agriculture.

🎓 Education

🧠 Post-Doctoral Research (2024–2025)
📍 Multimedia University, Malaysia
📚 Machine Learning — Crop Disease Identification in Rural Areas

🎓 Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (2015–2020)
📍 VIT University, Chennai
🧪 Focus: Machine Learning for Disease Detection in Paddy Crops

🎓 M.Tech in Embedded Systems Technology (2009–2011)
📍 SRM University, Chennai

🎓 B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (2004–2008)
📍 National Engineering College, Kovilpatti

🏫 Academic & Research Experience (15+ Years)

📍 Rajalakshmi Engineering CollegeAssistant Professor (SS)
🧑‍🏫 April 2024 – Present | Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering

📍 Saveetha University, ChennaiAssociate Professor
📅 July 2022 – April 2024 | Applied Machine Learning

📍 St. Mother Theresa Engineering College, TirunelveliHOD & Assistant Professor (SS)
📅 Nov 2021 – Jun 2022

📍 Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
📅 Jan 2021 – Oct 2021

📍 VIT University, ChennaiResearch Associate / Jr. Asst. Prof.
📅 2015 – 2020

📍 SRM University, NCR CampusAssistant Professor
📅 2011 – 2015

💡 Areas of Expertise

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📊 Machine Learning

👁️ Computer Vision

🌐 Internet of Things (IoT)

🔌 Embedded Systems

🌍 International Exposure & Keynote Roles

🧑‍⚖️ Session Chair & Reviewer – WCASET 2024, Thailand

🎤 Keynote Speaker – WCASET 2024, Bangkok

🌏 Academic Visit – Asia Pacific University, Malaysia

📄 Presented Research on Paddy Disease & IoT

📚 Research 

🧬 Patents (Published/Granted): 18

📄 SCI Indexed Papers: 20

📝 Scopus Indexed Papers: 80

📘 Books Authored: 6

📗 Book Chapters (Scopus): 10

📒 Book Editor Roles: 2

🎤 Conference Presentations: 23

🎓 FDPs Attended: 25

🧠 Online Certifications (AI/ML): 250+

🏆 Awards & Honors

🥈 Silver AwardiNVENTX 2024, Malaysia
AI-Driven Crop Disease Detection

🥉 Bronze AwardiNVENTX 2024, Malaysia
Cybersecurity Standards in Precision Agriculture

🏅 Research Excellence Award (2024–25) – IFERP, Thailand

🥇 Best Researcher Award 2021 – Novel Research Academy

🏆 National Excellence Achievers Award 2024 – WELRED Foundation

🎓 Young Scientist Award 2023 – Royal Science Forum

🏆 Best Academic Excellence Award 2022 – SIPH

🧑‍🔬 Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2023 – I2OR, India

🧪 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award 2023 – Tamil Thai Foundation

🏅 Best Paper Awards (2018, 2023) – CIIR Springer & VELS University

🎤 Session Chair – IEEE ACCAI 2022

🤝 Academic Collaborations & Initiatives

🤝 MOU with Digisailor and Codenplay Robotics

🧑‍🔧 Course Co-designer with Central Electronics Ltd. (CEL) – Renewable Energy

🧑‍🏫 Mentored interns through IKS Division – 4 students selected

💼 Administrative Roles Held

📊 NBA & NAAC Coordinator

🧑‍🏫 HOD / Assistant HOD / Project Coordinator

📑 ERP Coordinator, ECE Dept.

📣 Symposium Convener – SRM & Saveetha University

🧠 Technical Skills

💻 Matlab, WEKA, R

🐍 Python, Keil

🖥️ Data Science Tools

✒️ Editorial Board & Reviewer Roles

📕 IETE Journal of Research (Taylor & Francis)

📗 Artificial Intelligence Review (Springer)

📘 American Journal of Artificial Intelligence

🧠 AI Insights & more

🎖️ Professional Memberships

🔹 IEEE Member – ID: 97908979

🔹 IAENG

🔹 Global Institute for Education & Research

🔹 Scientific International Publishing House

🔹 IRED, I2OR, Greenthinkz

Publication Top Notes

Recognition and classification of paddy leaf diseases using Optimized Deep Neural network with Jaya algorithm

Cited: 385

Rice blast disease detection and classification using machine learning algorithm

Cited: 112

Sustainable Development in Modern Aquaponics Cultivation Systems Using IoT Technologies

Cited: 100

Application of machine learning in detection of blast disease in South Indian rice crops

Cited: 86

An artificial intelligence enabled smart industrial automation system based on internet of things assistance

Cited: 78

Ms. Shakila Rahman | Computer Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Shakila Rahman | Computer Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Shakila Rahman , American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB)

Shakila Rahman 🇧🇩 is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, AIUB 🏫. She earned her M.Sc. in AI & Computer Engineering 🤖 from the University of Ulsan, South Korea 🇰🇷, with a CGPA of 4.00/4.50 📚. Her research spans UAV networking 🚁, wireless sensor networks 🌐, and machine learning 🧠. She actively supervises undergraduate projects 👩‍💻 and has published in reputed journals 📖. With experience in academia and applied computing, she contributes passionately to AI and emerging technologies 💡. She is also active on ResearchGate, ORCID, and LinkedIn 🌍.

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🔹 Education & Experience 

Shakila Rahman completed her M.Sc. in AI & Computer Engineering 🎓 from the University of Ulsan, South Korea 🇰🇷, and her B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering from IIUC 🇧🇩. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer 👩‍🏫 at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), where she teaches core computing subjects 💻. She previously worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in South Korea 🔬 and as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at IIUC 👩‍🔬. Her experience blends international research, teaching, and real-world project supervision 🌐. She is skilled in Python, Java, and C++ 🧑‍💻, and fosters student innovation through hands-on learning 🧪.

🔹 Professional Development

Shakila has enhanced her technical skillset through multiple workshops and training programs 🛠️. She completed web development 💻 at BASIS BITM, mobile game/app development 🎮 with Bangladesh ICT Division, and Android app development 🤖 with Affable Technology. As a competitive programmer, she participated in ICPC, NGPC, and UVA online judges 🏆. During her B.Sc., she joined industrial events like the Tech Summit by LEADS Corporation 👩‍💼. These initiatives equipped her with a dynamic understanding of both academic theory and industry practices 🌐. She is also an IELTS-certified English communicator with a score of 6.0 🇬🇧🗣️.

🔹 Research Focus

Shakila Rahman’s research lies at the intersection of AI and networking technologies 🤖🌐. Her main focus includes UAV Networking 🚁, Wireless Sensor Networks 🛰️, Network Systems 🖧, and Optimization Algorithms 🔁. She also works with Machine Learning 🧠, Deep Learning 🧬, Image Processing 🖼️, and AR/VR applications in AI 🥽. Her work emphasizes solving real-world challenges like obstacle detection, fire/smoke recognition 🔥🚨, and human activity classification 🚶‍♂️🚨. She publishes in SCIE and SCOPUS-indexed journals 📚, contributing to the academic community with innovations in intelligent systems and computer vision 👁️‍🗨️.

🔹 Awards & Honors 

Shakila Rahman has received prestigious academic honors 🏅, including the Brain Korea Scholarship (BK21) 💰 during her M.Sc. at the University of Ulsan 🇰🇷. She was also awarded the fully funded AF1 Scholarship worth approx. $21,000 USD 🎓💵. Her research was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) 🇰🇷 for multiple publications 📑. These recognitions highlight her academic excellence 🌟, research potential 🔬, and commitment to global scientific collaboration 🌍. Her accolades stand as a testament to her dedication and passion in the field of Artificial Intelligence and networked systems 🚀📡.

Publication Top Notes:

🧠 Bilingual Sign Language Recognition: A YOLOv11-Based Model for Bangla and English Alphabets

  • Journal: Journal of Imaging

  • Year: 2025

  • Citations: 0

  • Summary: This study presents a YOLOv11-based model designed for real-time recognition of Bangla and English sign language alphabets. The model aims to bridge communication gaps for the hearing-impaired by accurately detecting and classifying sign language gestures.


🏙️ Towards Safer Cities: AI-Powered Infrastructure Fault Detection Based on YOLOv11

  • Journal: Future Internet

  • Year: 2025

  • Citations: 0

  • Summary: This research introduces an AI-driven approach utilizing YOLOv11 for detecting infrastructure faults in urban environments. The model enhances city safety by enabling prompt identification and maintenance of structural issues.


🧴 A Hybrid CNN Framework DLI-Net for Acne Detection with XAI

  • Journal: Journal of Imaging

  • Year: 2025

  • Citations: 0

  • Summary: The study proposes DLI-Net, a hybrid CNN framework combining DeepLabV3 for segmentation and InceptionV3 for classification, to detect and classify acne lesions. Achieving a 97% accuracy rate, the model incorporates Grad-CAM for explainable AI, enhancing transparency in dermatological diagnostics.


🚁 A Deep Q-Learning Based UAV Detouring Algorithm in a Constrained Wireless Sensor Network Environment

  • Journal: Electronics

  • Year: 2025

  • Citations: 0

  • Summary: This paper presents a Deep Q-Learning algorithm for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to navigate efficiently within constrained wireless sensor networks. The approach optimizes detouring strategies, enhancing UAV performance in complex environments.


🛡️ A Deep Learning Model for YOLOv9-based Human Abnormal Activity Detection: Violence and Non-Violence Classification

  • Journal: Iranian Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Year: 2024

  • Citations: 0

  • Summary: The research develops a YOLOv9-based deep learning model to classify human activities as violent or non-violent. Aimed at enhancing surveillance systems, the model contributes to improved public safety through accurate activity detection.

✅ Conclusion

Shakila Rahman is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her blend of academic excellence, innovative research, international exposure, and impactful contributions to AI and networking fields. Her work not only advances fundamental knowledge but also targets practical challenges, demonstrating a research trajectory with strong future promise. Recognizing her with this award would celebrate her achievements and encourage continued excellence in emerging technology domains. 🚀🤖📡