Richa Vij – Computer science and engineering – Best Researcher Award

Richa Vij - Computer science and engineering - Best Researcher Award

IIT Jammu - India

👩‍🏫 ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LEADER

Richa Vij is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu. With a focus on retinal imaging and artificial intelligence, she brings significant experience in developing innovative computational models aimed at diagnosing systemic diseases like diabetic retinopathy and Alzheimer's. Her academic contributions, both as a professor and researcher, have made her a prominent figure in the field of AI-powered medical diagnostics.

đź’» PROJECT ASSOCIATE AT IIT JAMMU

As a Project Associate-II for a DRDO project at IIT Jammu, Richa works on cutting-edge computer science projects that contribute to national development. Her role involves harnessing deep learning and AI methodologies for real-world applications, reflecting her commitment to both academic advancement and practical innovation.

đź“š PUBLISHED AUTHOR IN AI AND HEALTHCARE

Richa Vij has authored multiple impactful publications in high-profile journals such as Metabolic Brain Disease and Computers and Electrical Engineering. Her research has focused on leveraging deep learning techniques to advance the early detection of diseases like Alzheimer's and diabetic retinopathy, contributing significantly to medical imaging and AI diagnostic systems.

🔬 PIONEERING RETINAL DISEASE DIAGNOSIS

Her Ph.D. research at SMVDU, Katra, under the supervision of Dr. Sakshi Arora, centers on using hybrid deep transfer learning-based algorithms to analyze retinal images for systemic disease detection. This work aims to enhance the performance of segmentation and classification models, positioning her research at the intersection of healthcare and advanced AI technologies.

đź“Š INNOVATIVE M.TECH RESEARCH

Richa’s M.Tech dissertation focused on "Robust Human Face Tracking and Recognition in Video Frames." By developing a novel face recognition model using the AdaBoost algorithm and K-means clustering, she addressed key challenges in face recognition, such as pose variation and occlusion, further showcasing her expertise in machine learning and pattern recognition.

🧠 FOCUS ON DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND ALZHEIMER’S

Her work is particularly influential in the early diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy and Alzheimer’s disease through retinal imaging. By utilizing AI-based models for retinal vessel segmentation, her contributions are paving the way for improved diagnostic frameworks, with potential applications in clinical environments for early and accurate disease detection.

🌟 COMMITMENT TO AI-DRIVEN HEALTHCARE

Richa’s dedication to advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions is reflected in her ongoing research and teaching. She strives to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare by developing intelligent systems that can assist practitioners in diagnosing complex diseases, ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes and more efficient clinical workflows.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Title: A systematic review on diabetic retinopathy detection using deep learning techniques
Authors: R. Vij, S. Arora
Journal: Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering
Year: 2023

Title: A novel deep transfer learning based computerized diagnostic Systems for Multi-class imbalanced diabetic retinopathy severity classification
Authors: R. Vij, S. Arora
Journal: Multimedia Tools and Applications
Year: 2023

Title: Computer vision with deep learning techniques for neurodegenerative diseases analysis using neuroimaging: a survey
Authors: R. Vij, S. Arora
Journal: International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications
Year: 2022

Title: A systematic survey of advances in retinal imaging modalities for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
Authors: R. Vij, S. Arora
Journal: Metabolic Brain Disease
Year: 2022

Title: A survey on various face detecting and tracking techniques in video sequences
Authors: R. Vij, B. Kaushik
Journal: 2019 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control Systems
Year: 2019

Jia Song – Intelligence theory and applications – Best Researcher Award

Jia Song - Intelligence theory and applications - Best Researcher Award

School of Astronautics, Beihang University - China

AUTHOR PROFILE

SCOPUS

🎓 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE

Jia Song earned her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and Automation, and Intelligent Systems from Harbin Engineering University in 2005, followed by a Ph.D. in Control Theory and Control Engineering from the same institution in 2009. Her profound expertise in these fields laid the foundation for her future endeavors in advanced control systems and intelligent decision-making.

🏛️ PROFESSOR AND DOCTORAL SUPERVISOR

Currently a Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Astronautics, Beihang University, Jia Song plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of engineers and researchers. Her work focuses on advanced flight control systems and collaborative decision-making, where she mentors doctoral students, guiding them through complex research challenges.

🚀 RESEARCH IN ADVANCED FLIGHT CONTROL

Jia Song's research is centered on the development of advanced flight control systems, particularly in high-stakes scenarios involving high dynamic vehicles. Her studies address critical issues such as control precision and margin adequacy in environments with multiple constraints, such as no-fly zones and high-velocity interceptors, making significant strides in the field of aerospace engineering.

🎯 INNOVATIVE PENETRATION GAME STRATEGY

One of her notable contributions is the investigation of penetration game strategies for high dynamic vehicles. Her innovative approach involves an enhanced artificial potential field method that improves lateral penetration guidance strategies, effectively balancing obstacle avoidance and target reachability. This research not only advances theoretical understanding but also offers practical solutions for real-world applications.

🔧 APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PREDICTIVE MODELS

Jia Song integrates advanced artificial intelligence techniques, such as the Kalman filter and Transformer network, into her research. These tools are used to denoise detection information and predict multi-step state outcomes, significantly increasing the success rate of high dynamic vehicles in confronting high-velocity interceptors. Her work exemplifies the fusion of AI with traditional engineering to solve complex problems.

đź“Š NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS AND VALIDATION

Her research is rigorously validated through numerical simulations, which demonstrate the effectiveness and performance of the proposed penetration game guidance strategies. These simulations confirm the practicality and reliability of her methods, ensuring that they can be applied to real-world scenarios with confidence.

🏆 CONTRIBUTIONS TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Jia Song’s contributions to aerospace engineering, particularly in the areas of flight control and collaborative decision-making, are highly regarded in the academic and professional communities. Her innovative research and commitment to excellence continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of astronautics, making her a leading figure in her domain.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

ADRC-Based Compound Control Strategy for Spacecraft Multi-Body Separation
Authors: Hu, Y., Wu, M., Zhao, K., Song, J., He, B.
Year: 2023
Journal: Aerospace Science and Technology

Survey on Mission Planning of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors: Song, J., Zhao, K., Liu, Y.
Year: 2023
Journal: Aerospace

Time-Cooperative Trajectory Optimization Method for Hypersonic Vehicle Based on Improved Grey Wolf Artificial Potential Field Method
Authors: Teng, B., Xu, X., Song, J.
Year: 2023
Conference: 2023 China Automation Congress (CAC 2023)

Fault Location and Separation Method of Distributed Inertial Measurement Units Based on IAC
Authors: Song, J., Shang, W., Wu, B., Ai, S.
Year: 2023
Conference: 2023 10th International Conference on Dependable Systems and Their Applications (DSA 2023)

Real-Time Trajectory Planning for Hypersonic Vehicle with Dynamic No-Fly Zone Constraints
Authors: Xiaowei, X., Jia, S., Kai, Z., Xindi, T., Yanxue, Z.
Year: 2023
Book Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE)