Muhammad Asif Munir | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Asif Munir | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor| Swedish College of Engineering and Technology | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Asif Munir is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of Electrical Engineering, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Swedish College of Engineering and Technology, District Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, and pursuing his Ph.D. at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. His research primarily focuses on machine learning and deep learning applications in biomedical image analysis, with a particular emphasis on addressing the challenges of small and imbalanced radiomics datasets. With six peer-reviewed publications indexed in SCI and Scopus journals, including IEEE Access and Future Internet (MDPI), and a growing citation record of 56 citations (h-index: 4, i10-index: 2), Dr. Munir has demonstrated consistent academic excellence and research innovation. His notable contribution, the GSRA-KL framework, introduces a novel sparse regularized autoencoder–based methodology that significantly enhances synthetic data generation and improves the predictive accuracy of gene mutation analysis in lung cancer radiomics. This work not only contributes to the evolution of precision oncology but also exemplifies the integration of AI-driven data synthesis with clinical applications. His ongoing research explores the incorporation of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) into radiomics for more interpretable, transparent, and reliable predictive modeling, fostering clinically explainable AI systems in healthcare. Dr. Munir’s interdisciplinary approach bridges data science, medical imaging, and clinical decision support, aiming to make AI tools both scientifically robust and ethically transparent. A member of professional organizations such as IEEE and IAENG, he remains actively engaged in promoting research collaboration and advancing the global discourse on intelligent healthcare systems. Through his scholarly contributions, Dr. Munir is significantly impacting the development of data-efficient, interpretable, and patient-centered AI frameworks, reinforcing the global transition toward smart healthcare technologies and next-generation precision medicine. His commitment to research excellence and translational impact continues to position him as a promising figure in the convergence of engineering and medical AI research.

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Aslam, M. A., Munir, M. A., & Cui, D. (2020). Noise removal from medical images using hybrid filters of technique. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1518(1), 012061.

Aslam, M. A., Xue, C., Wang, K., Chen, Y., Zhang, A., Cai, W., Ma, L., Yang, Y., Sun, X., & Munir, M. A. (2020). SVM based classification and prediction system for gastric cancer using dominant features of saliva. Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, 12(1), 1–13.

Munir, M. A., Aslam, M. A., Shafique, M., Ahmed, R., & Mehmood, Z. (2022). Deep stacked sparse autoencoders – A breast cancer classifier. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 41(1), 41–52.

Aslam, M. A., Munir, M. A., Ahmad, R., Samiullah, M., Hassan, N. M., & Mahnoor, S. (2022). Deep neural networks for prediction of cardiovascular diseases. Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, 14(1).

Munir, M. A., Shah, R. A., Ali, M., Laghari, A. A., Almadhor, A., & Gadekallu, T. R. (2024). Enhancing gene mutation prediction with sparse regularized autoencoders in lung cancer radiomics analysis. IEEE Access.

Dr. Muhammad Asif Munir’s research advances intelligent healthcare by integrating machine learning and explainable AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy and transparency in medical imaging. His innovations in radiomics and synthetic data generation foster data-efficient, interpretable, and globally applicable solutions that strengthen precision oncology and next-generation healthcare systems.

Vandana Rajput | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Vandana Rajput | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar| Netaji Subhas University of Technology | India

Ms. Vandana Rajput, currently a Research Scholar at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, am pleased to nominate myself for the Best Researcher Award. I received my B.E. (2015) and M.Tech (2017) in Information Technology from MITS, Gwalior, and gained valuable industry experience as a Senior Research Analyst at TechieShubhdeep Itsolution Pvt. Ltd. in 2019. Additionally, I served as guest faculty at MNNIT Allahabad and SRCEM colleges, sharing knowledge and guiding students. I have worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on the prestigious IIT Mandi iHub research project, which helped strengthen my expertise in machine learning and research methodology. My work involves designing innovative concepts, developing methodologies, conducting experiments, and validating results to ensure accuracy and scientific rigor. I have authored one Scopus-indexed publication and continue to contribute to research through original manuscripts. My areas of research focus on machine learning and its applications in solving real-world challenges. I remain committed to advancing research excellence and innovation, collaborating with peers, and producing high-quality, impactful work. I hereby declare that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and agree to abide by all rules, terms, and conditions of the award nomination process.

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Featured Publication

1. Rajput, V., Jain, A., & Jain, M. (2025). An Automatic Approach for Detecting Cognitive Distortion from Spontaneous Thinking. Procedia Computer Science, 260, 768-775 Citations: 2