Abu Farzan Mitul | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abu Farzan Mitul | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Leidos | United States

Dr. Abu Farzan Mitul is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in opto-electronic device fabrication, fiber optic sensing technologies, and nanostructured thin-film materials. His research bridges the intersection of photonics, materials science, and advanced sensing systems — contributing to innovations that enhance environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and biomedical diagnostics. Dr. Mitul earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), USA, where he designed and developed advanced fiber Bragg grating sensors and thin-film photonic devices for multi-parameter sensing applications. His earlier academic training includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Applied Physics, Electronics, and Communication Engineering from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Throughout his career, Dr. Mitul has collaborated with leading U.S. research institutions and agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), and NASA, focusing on next-generation optoelectronic and energy-efficient sensing systems. His extensive publication record spans high-impact journals and international conferences in photonics, sensor technology, and materials characterization. In addition to his research, Dr. Mitul has served as a faculty member and laboratory instructor, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in electronics, photonics, and experimental physics. He is passionate about advancing interdisciplinary research in fiber optic sensing, MEMS/NEMS devices, photonic integrated systems, and nanotechnology-driven device engineering. Dr. Mitul continues to explore innovative pathways toward miniaturized, high-sensitivity photonic systems with applications across environmental, aerospace, and biomedical fields — aligning cutting-edge materials research with sustainable technological development.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar | Linkedin

Featured Publications

Adhikari, N., Dubey, A., Khatiwada, D., Mitul, A. F., Wang, Q., Venkatesan, S., & Qiao, Q. (2015). Interfacial study to suppress charge carrier recombination for high efficiency perovskite solar cells. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 7(48), 26445–26454. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5b08343

Rana, G. M. S. M., Khan, A. A. M., Hoque, M. N., & Mitul, A. F. (2013, December). Design and implementation of a GSM based remote home security and appliance control system. In 2013 2nd International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (ICAEE) (pp. 291–295). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAEE.2013.6750340

Khatiwada, D., Venkatesan, S., Adhikari, N., Dubey, A., Mitul, A. F., Mohammad, L., … & Qiao, Q. (2015). Efficient perovskite solar cells by temperature control in single and mixed halide precursor solutions and films. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119(46), 25747–25753. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.5b08667

Mitul, A. F., Mohammad, L., Venkatesan, S., Adhikari, N., Sigdel, S., Wang, Q., … & Qiao, Q. (2015). Low temperature efficient interconnecting layer for tandem polymer solar cells. Nano Energy, 11, 56–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2014.10.030

Venkatesan, S., Ngo, E. C., Chen, Q., Dubey, A., Mohammad, L., Adhikari, N., … & Qiao, Q. (2014). Benzothiadiazole-based polymer for single and double junction solar cells with high open circuit voltage. Nanoscale, 6(12), 7093–7100. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4NR00606H

Islam, M. M., Rafi, F. H. M., Mitul, A. F., Ahmad, M., Rashid, M. A., & Malek, M. F. B. A. (2012, May). Development of a noninvasive continuous blood pressure measurement and monitoring system. In 2012 International Conference on Informatics, Electronics & Vision (ICIEV) (pp. 695–699). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIEV.2012.6317425

 

Ramkumar Kalyanaraman | Computer Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Dr. Ramkumar Kalyanaraman | Computer Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. K. Ramkumar is a distinguished academician, researcher, and innovator with over twenty-three years of rich teaching and research experience in the field of Engineering and Computer Science. He is presently serving as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His illustrious academic journey is marked by consistent dedication to research, innovation, and academic excellence. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science and Engineering from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, in 2018, specializing in Security and Privacy in Cloud Computing, a domain of critical importance in the digital era. To further enhance his expertise and broaden his research perspectives, he pursued a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) at the Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2023, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Biomedical Data Analytics. Throughout his career, Dr. Ramkumar has held several prestigious leadership positions in academia, contributing extensively to institutional growth and quality enhancement. He has served as Professor and Head of the Department (CSE) at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, and earlier as Professor and Associate Dean (Engineering & Technology) at SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana, where he also chaired the Board of Studies. His earlier academic affiliations include SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Vadapalani Campus, Chennai), Kings Engineering College, and Indira Institute of Engineering and Technology, where he also functioned as Director of Placements. His industry exposure includes working with global technology companies such as Satyam Computer Services Ltd. and LogicaCMG Pvt. Ltd. (now CGI), where he held roles as Associate Consultant, IT Consultant, and Project Leader, leading large technical teams across onshore and offshore environments. Dr. Ramkumar’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of emerging technologies including Cloud Computing Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT Frameworks, Blockchain Systems, and Biomedical Data Analytics. His prolific research output includes numerous publications in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science-indexed journals, with several articles published in reputed platforms such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, and IEEE. His recent works focus on AI-based diabetic risk prediction, intelligent human activity recognition for assistive technologies, quantum image encryption, and deep learning applications for medical imaging. According to his Google Scholar profile, Dr. Ramkumar has achieved over 1,327 citations, with an h-index of 18 and an i10-index of 24, reflecting the global impact and scholarly recognition of his research contributions. His academic influence extends beyond publications, as he has co-supervised several Post-Doctoral Fellows at the Singapore Institute of Technology, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring and nurturing emerging researchers. Dr. Ramkumar has also published and been granted multiple patents across domains such as wireless sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, IoT-based monitoring systems, AI-driven diagnostic tools, and environmental pollution control mechanisms, reflecting his strong inclination toward innovation-driven applied research. Dr. K. Ramkumar stands as a dynamic academic leader whose contributions bridge academia, research, and industry, exemplifying excellence in technological innovation, knowledge dissemination, and professional leadership. His remarkable blend of teaching expertise, research achievements, and administrative acumen continues to inspire students, scholars, and peers across the global academic and scientific community.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Ramkumar, K. (2022). A comparative analysis of methods of endmember selection for use in subpixel classification: A convex hull approach. Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2022, Article ID 3770871

Ramkumar, K., Ananthi, N., Brabin, D. R. D., Goswami, P., Baskar, M., & Bhatia, K. K. (2021). Efficient routing mechanism for neighbour selection using fuzzy logic in wireless sensor network. Computers & Electrical Engineering, 94, 107365.

Banerjee, U., Chakrabortty, J., Rahaman, S. U., & Ramkumar, K. (2024). One-loop effective action up to dimension eight: Integrating out heavy scalar(s). The European Physical Journal Plus, 139(2), 1–29.

Chakrabortty, J., Rahaman, S. U., & Ramkumar, K. (2024). One-loop effective action up to dimension eight: Integrating out heavy fermion(s). Nuclear Physics B, 1000, 116488.

Ramkumar, K., Medeiros, E. P., Dong, A., de Albuquerque, V. H. C., Hassan, M. R., & Hassan, M. M. (2024). A novel deep learning framework based Swin transformer for dermal cancer cell classification. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 133, 108097.

Banerjee, U., Chakrabortty, J., Rahaman, S. U., & Ramkumar, K. (2024). One-loop effective action up to any mass-dimension for non-degenerate scalars and fermions including light–heavy mixing. The European Physical Journal Plus, 139(2), 169.