Dr. Md. Tarek Habib | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Md. Tarek Habib | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Md. Tarek Habib Independent University, Bangladesh

Dr. Md. Tarek Habib is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh. With a strong passion for teaching and research, his objective is to enhance his expertise in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing, as well as IoT and E-Commerce. Dr. Habib is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in these domains, contributing to both academia and industry through his research and mentorship.

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science and Engineering

Institution: Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Year: 2022

Thesis Title: Machine Vision Based Fruit Disease Recognition

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Farruk Ahmed (Independent University, Bangladesh)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science and Engineering

Institution: North South University, Bangladesh

Year: 2009

CGPA: 3.85 on a scale of 4.0

Thesis Title: Machine Vision Based Textile Defects Classification

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Rokonuzzaman

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science

Institution: BRAC University, Bangladesh

Year: 2006

CGPA: 3.74 on a scale of 4.0

Award: Vice Chancellor’s Medal

Thesis Title: A Survey on Location Systems for Ubiquitous Computing

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Matin Saad Abdullah

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Institution: SOS Hermann Gmeiner College, Dhaka Board

Year: 2000

Division: 2nd Division (Science Group)

Total Marks: 567 out of 1000

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Institution: Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Govt. Boys’ High School, Dhaka Board

Year: 1998

Division: 1st Division with Star Marks (Science Group)

Total Marks: 823 out of 1000

Professional Profiles:

ORCID Profile

Scopus Profile

Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Independent University, Bangladesh January 2023

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (January 2023 – January 2023)

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (January 2016 – December 2022)

Assistant Professor (Contractual), Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (September 2015 – December 2015)

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Green University of Bangladesh (May 2014 – September 2015)

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Prime University, Bangladesh (September 2013 – May 2014)

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Prime University, Bangladesh (January 2013 – August 2013)

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Prime University, Bangladesh (October 2010 – December 2012)

Research Interests:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Applications

Computer Vision

Machine Learning (ML)

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Internet of Things (IoT)

E-Commerce and AI-Driven Business Solutions

Top Notable Publications:

An Insightful Analysis of CNN-Based Dietary Medicine Recognition

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2025-03

DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101564

Contributors: Mohammad Didarul Alam, Tanjir Ahmed Niloy, Aurnob Sarker Aurgho, Mahady Hasan, Md. Tarek Habib

Deep Learning Modeling for Potato Breed Recognition

IEEE Transactions on AgriFood Electronics, 2024

DOI: 10.1109/TAFE.2024.3406544

Contributors: Md. Ataur Rahman, Abbas Ali Khan, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Sadekur Rahman, Md. Tarek Habib

A Study on Social Media Addiction Analysis on the People of Bangladesh Using Machine Learning Algorithms

Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 2024-10-01

DOI: 10.11591/eei.v13i5.5680

Contributors: Minjun Nahar Mim, Mehedi Firoz, Mohammad Monirul Islam, Mahady Hasan, Md. Tarek Habib

Tomato Pest Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network in Bangladesh

Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 2024-02-01

DOI: 10.11591/eei.v13i1.6073

Contributors: Johora Akter Polin, Nahid Hasan, Md. Tarek Habib, Atiqur Rahman, Zannatu Nayem Vasha, Bidyut Sharma

Publications (2020-2023)

A Machine Learning Approach for Driver Identification

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2023-04-01

DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v30.i1.pp276-288

Contributors: Md. Abbas Ali Khan, Mohammad Hanif Ali, Fazlul Haque, Md. Tarek Habib

Analysis of Recognition Performance of Plant Leaf Diseases Based on Machine Vision Techniques

Journal of Human, Earth, and Future, 2022-03-01

DOI: 10.28991/HEF-2022-03-01-09

Contributors: Imdadul Haque, Mohsin Alim, Mahbub Alam, Samia Nawshin, Sheak Rashed Haider Noori, Md. Tarek Habib

Machine Vision-Based Papaya Disease Recognition

Journal of King Saud University – Computer and Information Sciences, 2020-03

DOI: 10.1016/j.jksuci.2018.06.006

Contributors: Md. Tarek Habib, Anup Majumder, A.Z.M. Jakaria, Morium Akter, Mohammad Shorif Uddin, Farruk Ahmed

Conclusion:

Given his extensive publication record, research impact, and interdisciplinary contributions, Assist. Prof. Dr. Md. Tarek Habib is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His pioneering work in AI, ML, and IoT continues to drive innovation and technological advancements, making him a deserving recipient of this esteemed recognition.

 

 

 

Rohit Sachan | Cyber Security | Most Reader’s Article Award

Assist Prof Dr. Rohit Sachan | Cyber Security | Most Reader’s Article Award

Assistant Professor at Bennett University Greater Noida, India

Dr. Rohit Sachan is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of computer science with over nine years of professional experience. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science & Engineering at Bennett University, Greater Noida, India. Dr. Sachan completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from MNNIT Allahabad, where he focused on “Anti-Predatory Nature-Inspired Algorithms and Their Applications.” His research interests are diverse, including blockchain technology and its real-world applications, blockchain forensics, cybersecurity, machine-learning applications, and nature-inspired optimization. Dr. Sachan has made significant contributions to these fields through his research and teaching. Dr. Sachan’s career includes notable positions such as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at C3i Hub and a Senior Project Engineer at IIT Kanpur, where he worked on identifying security threats in the blockchain ecosystem. Before his Ph.D., he held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Lecturer at multiple institutions. He has been recognized with several awards and scholarships, including the PhD Supervisor Award under the Dean’s Research and Excellence Award at Bennett University for 2023-2024, the MHRD Scholarship for his doctoral studies, and The Best Student of The Year Award at IISTEM, Kanpur. Dr. Sachan’s dedication to advancing his field, combined with his extensive teaching and research experience, marks him as a distinguished professional in computer science and engineering.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Dr. Rohit Sachan completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering in January 2021 from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT), Allahabad, India. His thesis, titled “Anti-Predatory Nature-Inspired Algorithms and Their Applications,” was supervised by Prof. Dharmender Singh Kushwaha (dsk@mnnit.ac.in). He qualified for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in November 2017. In June 2012, Dr. Sachan earned his Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET), Amity University, Noida, India. His thesis, “Security Requirement Engineering: Methodologies of Elicitation and Prioritization,” was supervised by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Rana (ajay_rana@amity.edu). He also qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) held on February 13, 2011. Dr. Sachan obtained his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering in June 2008 from Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Greater Noida, India. His project, “Video Streaming System (VSS),” was mentored by Prof. Sanjeev Pippal (sanpippalin@gmail.com). In addition to his engineering degrees, Dr. Sachan holds a Diploma in Saddlery Technology & Export Management from the International Institute of Saddlery Technology & Export Management, Kanpur, India, which he completed in June 2005. He completed his intermediate education in Math in June 2001 and his high school education in Science in June 1999 from Saraswati Bal Mandir Inter College, Rath, Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Work Experience:

Dr. Rohit Sachan has accumulated a total of 9 years, 6 months, and 23 days of work experience. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science & Engineering, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India, a position he has held since July 18, 2022. Prior to this, he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at C3i Hub (iHub NTIHAC Foundation) starting from July 15, 2022. He also served as a Senior Project Engineer in the Computer Science & Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India, beginning August 1, 2021. His research focused on identifying security threats in the blockchain ecosystem under the guidance of Prof. Sandeep Kumar Shukla (sandeeps@cse.iitk.ac.in), a role he started on September 16, 2020. Before pursuing his Ph.D., Dr. Sachan began his academic career as a Lecturer in the Computer Science & Engineering department at Priyadarshini College of Computer Science (PCCS), Greater Noida, India, from August 8, 2008. He then joined Accurate Institute of Management & Technology (AIMT), Greater Noida, India, as a Lecturer on September 22, 2009. On February 18, 2011, he transitioned to I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida, India, as a Teaching Associate in the Computer Science & Engineering department. Subsequently, he returned to AIMT as an Assistant Professor on August 7, 2012, a position he held until July 25, 2014. In addition to his primary roles, Dr. Sachan has also contributed as a Visiting Faculty. He was associated with the Department of CSE at Central University Rajasthan, Ajmer, India, conducting online classes from December 2021 to January 2022. Additionally, he taught in the Department of Data Science & Analytics at the same university from July 2021 to August 2021.

Research Interest:

Dr. Rohit Sachan’s research interests encompass a diverse range of topics within the field of computer science. He has a keen interest in blockchain technology and its real-world use cases, exploring the potential applications and benefits of this innovative technology. Additionally, Dr. Sachan is involved in blockchain forensics, investigating the security and integrity of blockchain systems. His expertise extends to cyber security, where he focuses on protecting information systems from various cyber threats. He is also passionate about machine-learning applications, leveraging advanced algorithms to solve complex problems. Furthermore, Dr. Sachan is interested in nature-inspired optimization, drawing inspiration from natural processes to develop efficient and effective optimization techniques.

Honors:

Dr. Rohit Sachan has been the recipient of several prestigious awards and scholarships throughout his academic career. For the academic year 2023-2024, he was honored with the PhD Supervisor Award under the Dean’s Research and Excellence Award at Bennett University, Greater Noida. During his doctoral studies from 2014 to 2019, he received the MHRD Scholarship for Doctor of Philosophy at MNNIT Allahabad, recognizing his dedication and scholarly achievements. Additionally, in 2005, he was awarded The Best Student of The Year Award at IISTEM, Kanpur, sponsored by the U.P. Leather Industries Association, Kanpur, in acknowledgment of his exceptional academic performance and contributions.

 

📚Publications :

Optimizing basic COCOMO model using simplified genetic algorithm

Authors: RK Sachan, A Nigam, A Singh, S Singh, M Choudhary, A Tiwari, …

Citations: 55

Year: 2016

Source: Procedia Computer Science 89, 492-498

Solving the e-commerce logistics problem using anti-predatory NIA

Authors: RK Sachan, T Kumar, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 18

Year: 2020

Source: International Journal of Intelligent Engineering Informatics 8 (1), 54-76

A generalized and robust anti-predatory nature-inspired algorithm for complex problems

Authors: RK Sachan, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 13

Year: 2019

Source: International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing (IJAMC) 10 (1), 75-91

Anti-predatory NIA for unconstrained mathematical optimization problems

Authors: RK Sachan, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 11

Year: 2020

Source: International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research (IJSIR) 11 (1), 1-23

Smart City Traffic Management and Surveillance System for Indian Scenario

Authors: T Kumar, RK Sachan, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 11

Year: 2016

Source: Recent Advances in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, 486-493

Identifying malicious accounts in blockchains using domain names and associated temporal properties

Authors: RK Sachan, R Agarwal, SK Shukla

Citations: 9

Year: 2023

Source: Blockchain: Research and Applications 4 (3), 100136

Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms: Research Direction and Survey

Authors: RK Sachan, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 9

Year: 2021

Source: arXiv preprint arXiv:2102.04013

A systematic study on blockchain technology in education: initiatives, products, applications, benefits, challenges and research direction

Authors: P Rani, RK Sachan, S Kukreja

Citations: 7

Year: 2024

Source: Computing 106 (2), 405-447

Academic Payment Tokenization: An Online Payment System for Academia Utilizing Non-Fungible Tokens and Permissionless Blockchain

Authors: P Rani, RK Sachan, S Kukreja

Citations: 7

Year: 2023

Source: Procedia Computer Science 230, 347-356

DNS based In-Browser Cryptojacking Detection

Authors: RK Sachan, R Agarwal, SK Shukla

Citations: 7

Year: 2022

Source: 2022 Fourth International Conference on Blockchain Computing and …

Solving the Uncapacitated Single Allocation p-Hub Location Problem with Fixed Cost Using Anti-Predatory NIA

Authors: RK Sachan, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 7

Year: 2021

Source: Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications (Formerly: Recent …

Evaluation and research directions in nature-inspired algorithms

Authors: RK Sachan, S Gupta, DS Kushwaha

Citations: 7

Year: 2018

Source: 2018 5th IEEE Uttar Pradesh section international conference on electrical …