Raviteja Sista | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Raviteja Sista | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Raviteja Sista is a dynamic and accomplished researcher specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Medical Image Analysis. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur with an outstanding GPA of 9.4, he is a recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship. Raviteja holds an MSc in Signal Processing and Communications from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Osmania University. His research focuses on developing AI-driven frameworks for surgical planning and outcome prediction, with notable contributions to multimodal graph-based learning and surgical video analysis. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Medical Image Analysis and Computers in Biology and Medicine, and has actively contributed to international AI challenges and symposia. His technical expertise, academic excellence, and dedication to solving real-world healthcare problems through AI make him a standout figure in the research community.

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🎓 Education of Raviteja Sista

Raviteja Sista has pursued a stellar academic path marked by excellence and innovation. He is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, specializing in Artificial Intelligence at the Centre of Excellence, where he maintains an impressive GPA of 9.4/10. Prior to this, he earned his Master of Science in Signal Processing and Communications with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh (2019–2020). His foundational engineering training was completed with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from M.V.S.R. Engineering College, affiliated with Osmania University, where he secured a remarkable 85.34%. Raviteja also boasts an outstanding academic record from his early years, achieving 94.6% in Intermediate studies at Narayana Junior College and a CGPA of 9.8/10 in Class X from Lotus National School, Hyderabad.

💼 Professional Experience of Raviteja Sista

Raviteja Sista has a well-rounded professional background that bridges academia, research, and industry. He is currently a Teaching Assistant at IIT Kharagpur, where he supports academic instruction in AI and deep learning. Over the years, he has held teaching roles at several institutions including SRKR Engineering College, CSI Wesley Institute of Technology, Assam Down Town University, and JNTU Kakinada, demonstrating his commitment to education and knowledge dissemination. Complementing his academic roles, Raviteja also gained valuable industry experience as an Associate Software Developer Intern at Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and through multiple internships at Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad. His professional journey reflects a strong blend of research, software development, and teaching expertise, all anchored in the field of artificial intelligence and signal processing.

🔬 Research Interests of Raviteja Sista

Raviteja Sista’s research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, with a strong focus on applying deep learning techniques to complex real-world problems. His core areas of interest include Deep Learning, Medical Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Design of Algorithms. He is particularly passionate about developing AI-powered systems for surgical planning and automation, leveraging multimodal data, graph neural networks, and computer vision. His work aims to enhance patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, and drive innovation in intelligent medical systems. Raviteja’s commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research is evident in his projects and publications, which bridge technical depth with healthcare relevance.

🏅 Awards and Honors of Raviteja Sista

Raviteja Sista has been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors that highlight his academic brilliance and research potential. Most notably, he was awarded the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) in 2022, one of India’s most esteemed research fellowships supporting exceptional doctoral scholars. He also earned a Certificate of Merit for completing the “Advanced Certification in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” from IIIT Hyderabad in 2019. Additionally, Raviteja demonstrated national-level academic excellence by ranking in the Top 3% among over 1 lakh candidates in GATE 2019, a highly competitive examination for engineering graduates in India. These accolades reflect his consistent pursuit of excellence and his growing reputation as a promising researcher in the field of artificial intelligence.

🧾 Conclusion 

Sista Raviteja stands out as a highly qualified, technically accomplished, and visionary researcher in AI for healthcare. With strong academic credentials, impactful projects, respected publications, and active involvement in the scientific community, he demonstrates clear potential for leadership in scientific research.Despite minor areas of potential growth in independent authorship and translational work, his contributions already meet and, in some cases, exceed the typical benchmarks for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Publications Top Noted

  1. Title: Deep neural hashing for content-based medical image retrieval: A survey
    Authors: A. Manna, R. Sista, D. Sheet
    Journal: Computers in Biology and Medicine, Volume 196, Article 110547
    Year: 2025
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  2. Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI)–Based Model for Prediction of Adversity Outcome Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy—a Preliminary Report
    Authors: R. Agrawal, S. Hossain, H. Bisht, R. Sista, P.P. Chakrabarti, D. Sheet, U. De
    Journal: Indian Journal of Surgery, Volume 87 (1), Pages 52–59
    Year: 2025
    Citations: 1
  3. Title: Exploring the Limits of VLMs: A Dataset for Evaluating Text-to-Video Generation
    Authors: A. Srivastava, R. Sista, P.P. Chakrabarti, D. Sheet
    Conference: Indian Conference on Computer Vision Graphics and Image Processing (ICVGIP)
    Year: 2024
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  4. Title: SimCol3D—3D reconstruction during colonoscopy challenge
    Authors: A. Rau, S. Bano, Y. Jin, P. Azagra, J. Morlana, R. Kader, E. Sanderson, …, R. Sista
    Journal: Medical Image Analysis, Volume 96, Article 103195
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 16
  5. Title: CholecTriplet2022: Show me a tool and tell me the triplet—An endoscopic vision challenge for surgical action triplet detection
    Authors: C.I. Nwoye, T. Yu, S. Sharma, A. Murali, D. Alapatt, A. Vardazaryan, K. Yuan, …, R. Sista
    Journal: Medical Image Analysis, Volume 89, Article 102888
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 29
  6. Title: CholecTriplet2021: A benchmark challenge for surgical action triplet recognition
    Authors: C.I. Nwoye, D. Alapatt, T. Yu, A. Vardazaryan, F. Xia, Z. Zhao, T. Xia, F. Jia, …, R. Sista
    Journal: Medical Image Analysis, Volume 86, Article 102803
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 61
  7. Title: CholecTriplet2022: Show me a tool and tell me the triplet—An endoscopic vision challenge for surgical action triplet detection
    Authors: C.I. Nwoye, T. Yu, S. Sharma, A. Murali, D. Alapatt, A. Vardazaryan, …, R. Sista
    Repository: arXiv, arXiv:2302.06294
    Year: 2023
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  8. Title: I’m GROOT: a multi head multi GRaph netwOrk recognizing surgical actiOn Triplets
    Authors: R. Sista, R. Sathish, R. Agrawal, U. De, P.P. Chakrabarti, D. Sheet
    Conference: ICVGIP 2022
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 1
  9. Title: CholecTriplet2021: A benchmark challenge for surgical action triplet recognition
    Authors: C.I. Nwoye, D. Alapatt, T. Yu, A. Vardazaryan, F. Xia, Z. Zhao, …, R. Sista
    Repository: arXiv, arXiv:2204.04746
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 1
  10. Title: I’m GROOT: a multi head multi GRaph netwOrk recognizing surgical actiOn Triplets
    Authors: S. Raviteja, R. Sathish, R. Agrawal, U. De, P.P. Chakrabarti, D. Sheet
    Conference: ICVGIP
    Year: 2022
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  11. Title: Challenges of Decomposing Tools in Surgical Scenes Through Disentangling The Latent Representations
    Authors: S.L. Gorantla, R. Sista, A. Srivastava, U. De, P.P. Chakrabarti, D. Sheet
    Workshop: ICLR Workshop on Challenges in Applied Deep Learning (ICBNB)
    Year: 2025 (Accepted)
    Citations:

 

Badr Machkour | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Badr Machkour | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Morocco 

Dr. Badr Machkour is a Moroccan researcher and academic with deep expertise in economics, finance, and digital transformation. Currently holding a Ph.D. in Economic and Management Sciences, he has contributed to multiple domains including Industry 4.0, financial digitalization, and educational innovation. With a robust blend of academic and consulting experience, Dr. Machkour bridges theory and practice to drive impactful research. 🌐📊

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🎓 Education

Dr. Machkour holds a Doctorate in Economic and Management Sciences (2018–2023) from the FSJES of Agadir. His academic foundation includes a degree in Audit and Management Control from ENCG Agadir (2014–2017), post-preparatory classes in Economics and Commerce (2012–2014), and a Mathematics Baccalaureate (2011–2012). His diverse training forms a strong base for multidisciplinary research. 📚🧠

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Machkour has extensive experience as a financial auditor, consultant, and trainer. He currently serves as a trainer at the Cité des Métiers et des Compétences (OFPPT), delivering finance and management programs. His previous roles span auditing and consulting at prominent firms like Augeco, MAZARS Maroc, and Agadir Conseil, involving sectors from agriculture to banking. 🏢💼📈

🔬 Research Interests

His research explores the intersection of Industry 4.0, digital banking solutions, customer experience, AI in education, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Machkour is particularly interested in how technology transforms economic relationships, pedagogical structures, and corporate strategies. 🤖📱🏫

🏆 Awards & Honors

While specific awards are not listed, Dr. Machkour’s work has been featured in indexed journals and cited internationally — notably his highly cited paper on Industry 4.0’s implications in finance. His academic contributions reflect both quality and influence. 🥇🌍

📑 Publications

Industry 4.0 and its Implications for the Financial Sector, Procedia Computer Science, 2020 — Cited by 151 🏦

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Management: A Prospective Analysis on the Role of the Virtual Educational Director, Procedia Computer Science, 2025 🧠

Internet of Things in Education: Transforming Learning Environments, Enhancing Pedagogy, and Optimizing Resource Management, Data and Metadata, 2024 🏫

L’impact de l’adoption des solutions digitales sur la relation banque-client, Revue Française d’Economie et de Gestion, 2024 — Cited by 2 📲

Les facteurs d’adoption des solutions digitales bancaires par les consommateurs marocains, IJAFAME, 2022 — Cited by 1 📱

The Uses of Connected Objects and Their Influence on the Customer Experience, Test Engineering and Management, 2020 — Cited by 1 🌐

Etude exploratoire du développement de l’esprit Entrepreneurial et des compétences Entrepreneuriales auprès des étudiants au Maroc, Alternatives Managériales Economiques, 2024 👨‍🎓

Entrepreneurship 4.0 and Success Factors in the Context of Industry 4.0: A literature review, African Scientific Journal, 2024 🚀

✅ Conclusion

Overall, Dr. Badr Machkour is a promising and accomplished researcher whose work bridges digital innovation and economic practice with scholarly insight. His growing citation record, topical relevance, and interdisciplinary reach make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued international engagement and broader collaborative networks, his impact is poised to grow even further. 🌍📈

Yue Wu | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Yue Wu | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Yue Wu, Hangzhou Dian, China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yue Wu is a promising young academician whose work bridges the gap between automation, machine learning, and electronic design automation. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, China, he exemplifies research excellence through his interdisciplinary expertise. He earned his Ph.D. from Zhejiang University in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a B.S. from Wuhan University of Technology in Automation. His scholarly interests focus on logic synthesis, physical design, and intelligent prediction algorithms using graph neural networks. Despite his early career stage, Dr. Wu has demonstrated impactful contributions to both academia and industry-relevant applications. His recent publication on pre-routing slack prediction using graph attention networks stands out as a novel solution in the realm of EDA. With a strong academic foundation and active research output, Dr. Wu is a fitting nominee for the Best Researcher Award, representing the next generation of innovation in AI-driven engineering.

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Education

Dr. Yue Wu has a solid educational foundation in engineering and automation. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Automation from the Wuhan University of Technology in 2018. There, he developed a robust understanding of control systems, signal processing, and computational modeling. Pursuing his academic passion, he undertook doctoral studies at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, one of China’s premier research institutions. He completed his Ph.D. in 2023, focusing on interdisciplinary topics combining aeronautical engineering, data science, and intelligent systems. His doctoral work incorporated advanced machine learning techniques and their applications in hardware-aware environments, preparing him to lead novel research at the intersection of automation and electronics. This strong academic background equips him with the theoretical depth and practical experience essential for future-forward research in intelligent systems and electronic design automation.

Experience

Dr. Yue Wu is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, since 2023. Despite being in the early phase of his academic career, he has demonstrated exceptional scholarly promise through teaching, mentorship, and high-impact research. His role involves designing and delivering advanced courses on machine learning, logic circuits, and digital system design while actively supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, focusing on the integration of machine learning techniques into physical design and logic synthesis processes, bridging hardware and AI innovations. Prior to this, he was involved in multiple research projects at Zhejiang University during his Ph.D., contributing to algorithm development and experimental validation of graph-based learning techniques. Dr. Wu’s combined expertise in automation, EDA tools, and machine learning positions him as a rising leader in academic research and technological advancement.

Awards and Honors

As a rising scholar, Dr. Yue Wu has been recognized for his academic achievements and research contributions. While specific institutional or national awards are yet to be recorded in the public domain, his selection as a faculty member at Hangzhou Dianzi University, known for its emphasis on electronic and information technology research, is a testament to his academic caliber. His recent first-author publication in the peer-reviewed journal “Automation” (2025) highlights his research excellence and innovation in the application of graph attention networks to pre-routing slack prediction, a complex problem in VLSI design. Additionally, his collaborative projects during his Ph.D. at Zhejiang University received internal recognition and contributed to multiple research grants. Dr. Wu’s research profile is steadily growing, and he is well on the path toward future accolades at the national and international levels as he continues to publish and lead in cutting-edge interdisciplinary domains.

Research Focus

Dr. Yue Wu’s research focuses on the intersection of machine learning and electronic design automation (EDA). His primary interest lies in developing intelligent systems that enhance the physical design and logic synthesis processes used in integrated circuit (IC) design. By leveraging advanced models like graph neural networks (GNNs) and attention-based architectures, Dr. Wu aims to address critical challenges such as slack prediction, timing analysis, and routing optimization. His expertise also extends to hardware-aware machine learning, wherein algorithmic efficiency is optimized for real-world applications in chip manufacturing. His recent work—“Pre-Routing Slack Prediction Based on Graph Attention Network”—demonstrates his ability to combine theoretical AI models with practical EDA problems. By pushing the boundaries of design automation through AI integration, Dr. Wu contributes to faster, smarter, and more power-efficient chip design—critical for the next generation of computing devices. His vision is to make intelligent design automation a core component of future electronics engineering.

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TaiLong Lv | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

TaiLong Lv | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr Lu Tailong, Xi’an University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Based on the provided information, Mr. Tailong Lv appears to have a solid academic and research background, but whether he is a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award would depend on various factors such as the scope of his contributions, the significance of his research, and his overall impact. Below is an analysis of his qualifications:

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Educational Background

Mr. Tailong Lv holds a Bachelor’s degree in Automation from Henan University of Urban Construction and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Xi’an University of Posts and Telecommunications. His educational background shows strong technical skills in automation and mechanical engineering, which are highly relevant to his research on human activity recognition.

Research Projects

His primary research involves developing a deep learning-based neural network for human activity recognition. This project is technically sophisticated, as it focuses on optimizing neural networks to improve accuracy in recognizing both simple and complex human actions. This level of complexity shows his ability to handle advanced machine learning and AI concepts, making his research valuable in fields like robotics, healthcare, and automation.

Awards and Scholarships

Mr. Tailong Lv has been recognized with scholarships from Xi’an University of Posts and Telecommunications in 2022 and 2023. These awards demonstrate his academic excellence and indicate that he is a strong performer within his institution.

Publication

His publication, “Multihead-Res-SE Residual Network with Attention for Human Activity Recognition,” is an impressive achievement. This peer-reviewed article, published in Electronics, showcases his contribution to deep learning and neural networks. Collaborative work with other experts also highlights his ability to work in a team and contribute to impactful research.

Skills

His proficiency in Python and deep learning neural networks, as well as his fluency in English, are essential skills for international collaboration and publishing. These competencies make him a versatile researcher capable of tackling modern challenges in AI and automation.

Conclusion

Mr. Tailong Lv has demonstrated academic excellence, technical expertise, and research accomplishments that make him a strong candidate for research-based recognition. However, the Best Researcher Award typically requires groundbreaking contributions or a significant body of work. While he shows promise, his current profile might be better suited for emerging researcher or early-career researcher awards rather than the highest accolades in research.

Publication top notes

Multihead-Res-SE Residual Network with Attention for Human Activity Recognition

 

Emmanuel Mutabazi | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Emmanuel Mutabazi | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr Emmanuel Mutabazi, Hohai University, China

Based on the information provided, Mr. Emmanuel Mutabazi appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Education

Mr. Mutabazi is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering at Hohai University, China, where he has been enrolled since September 2019. He also holds a Master of Engineering in the same field from Hohai University (2016-2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology from the University of Rwanda (2010-2013). His solid educational background has laid a strong foundation for his research endeavors.

Research Interests

Mr. Mutabazi’s research focuses on cutting-edge areas like Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision. His passion for building intelligent systems using AI and ML technologies is evident in his academic and professional work, making him a valuable contributor to these fields.

Skills

He possesses advanced coding skills in multiple programming languages, including Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, and R, among others. His expertise extends to website design, software development, image and video processing, and developing complex systems like Question Answering Systems and Recommender Systems. He is also proficient in using referencing and paper formatting tools such as EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, and LaTeX.

Experience

Before embarking on his current academic path, Mr. Mutabazi worked as a secondary school teacher at Kiyanza Secondary School (2014-2016), teaching a wide range of subjects. His multilingual abilities (English, French, Swahili, Chinese, and Kinyarwanda) further enhance his capability to engage in global research collaborations.

Publications

Mr. Mutabazi has several peer-reviewed publications, including journal articles and conference papers, showcasing his active participation in research. Notably, his publications include a review on medical textual question-answering systems, a study on SLAM methods, a review of the Marine Predators algorithm, and an improved model for medical forum question classification. His research has been published in reputable journals such as Applied Sciences, Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, and Machine Learning with Applications.

Conclusion

Considering Mr. Mutabazi’s strong academic background, diverse skill set, significant teaching experience, and impactful research contributions, he is well-suited for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to advancing knowledge in Information and Communication Engineering, coupled with his proven ability to publish high-quality research, makes him a deserving candidate for this recognition.

Research focus

This researcher focuses on developing advanced deep learning models and algorithms for various applications, particularly in the medical field and computational intelligence. Their work includes creating and improving medical textual question-answering systems and classification models for medical forums using CNN and BiLSTM. Additionally, they explore innovative techniques in marine predator algorithms and direct SLAM methods based on semantic information, highlighting a strong emphasis on machine learning and artificial intelligence in solving complex problems. This research bridges the gap between AI and practical applications in healthcare and robotics. 🤖💡🩺📊

Publication top notes

A review on medical textual question answering systems based on deep learning approaches

Marine predators algorithm: A comprehensive review

An Improved Model for Medical Forum Question Classification Based on CNN and BiLSTM

A variable radius side window direct slam method based on semantic information