ABEL YU HAO CHAI | DEEP LEARNING | BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

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Mr. ABEL YU HAO CHAI | DEEP LEARNING | BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

PHD at SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SARAWAK CAMPUS Malaysia

Abel Chai Yu Hao is a PhD candidate at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, specializing in computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning. His research focuses on developing interpretable deep learning models for plant disease identification, collaborating with CIRAD and INRIA on innovative agricultural projects. With a Masterā€™s degree in wireless communication, Abel has contributed to improving rural connectivity in Sarawak through cost-effective wireless solutions. He has co-authored numerous journal articles and conference papers on topics ranging from unseen plant disease recognition to wireless data transmission. Abel is a recipient of multiple awards, including the Gold Award at the Innovation Technology Exposition 2023, and is an active IEEE member.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Doctor of Philosophy (2022 – Present) Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus Research focus: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AI. Master of Engineering (2019 – 2021) Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus Research focus: Wireless communication, Wi-Fi, Rural connectivity. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2014 – 2018) Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus CGPA: 3.97/4 (High Distinction)

šŸ« Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant (2019 – Present) Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus Assisting in course delivery, tutorials, and research guidance

šŸ† Awards & Scholarships

Gold Award in Innovation Technology Exposition (2023). Best Paper Award at International UNIMAS Engineering Conference (EnCon) (2020). Sarawak Energy External Scholarship (2015-2018). Swinburne Entrance Scholarship (2014)

šŸŒ± Research Projects

Plant Disease Identification with Deep Learning (2022 – ongoing) Collaborating with experts from CIRAD, INRIA, focusing on AI-based plant disease detection. Rural Internet Connectivity Solutions (2019 – 2021) Conducted cost-performance analysis for wireless solutions in partnership with Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA)

Publication

  • Pairwise Feature Learning for Unseen Plant Disease Recognition
    Conference: International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP)
    Year: 2023
    Pages: 306ā€“310
    Contributors: Hao Chai A.Y., Han Lee S., Tay F.S., Bonnet P., Joly A.

 

  • Unveiling Robust Feature Spaces: Image vs. Embedding-Oriented Approaches for Plant Disease Identification
    Conference: Asia Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference (APSIPA ASC)
    Year: 2023
    Pages: 666ā€“673
    Contributors: Ishrat H.A., Chai A.Y.H., Lee S.H., Then P.H.H.

 

  • Development and Application of Outdoor Router Cost Estimation with Parametric Modelling Technique
    Conference: IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (CIVEMSA)
    Year: 2022
    Contributors: Chai A.Y.H., Lai C.H., Tay F.S., Lim N.C.Y., Vithanawasam C.K.

 

  • Model Study for Outdoor Data Transmission Performance
    Conference: IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (CIVEMSA)
    Year: 2022
    Contributors: Chai A.Y.H., Then Y.L., Tay F.S., Lim N.C.Y., Vithanawasam C.K.

 

  • Parametric Model Study for Outdoor Routers Cost Estimation
    Conference: 13th International UNIMAS Engineering Conference (EnCon)
    Year: 2020
    Contributors: Hao Chai A.Y., Hung Lai C., Su H.T., Siang Tay F., Yong L.

šŸ† Conclusion:

Abel Chai Yu Hao is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his solid academic background, impactful publications, international collaborations, and ongoing contributions to the field of AI and wireless communication. With continuous focus on expanding his research and increasing engagement, his profile can only continue to rise.

Akarshani Amarasinghe | Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Akarshani Amarasinghe | Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

Lecturer atĀ  University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri LankaĀ 

M.C. Akarshani Amarasinghe is an accomplished academic and researcher pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. With a strong background in machine learning, image processing, and drone technology, her work focuses on innovative solutions for public health and agriculture. She has contributed to impactful research projects, such as identifying dengue mosquito breeding sites via drones and optimizing pesticide usage in arable lands. Alongside her research, Akarshani has extensive teaching experience, is a mentor for Google Summer of Code, and holds several prestigious awards for her research excellence.

Publication profile

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šŸŽ“ Higher Education

01.2024 – Present PhD in Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka Supervisors: Dr. Udaya Wijenayake, Prof. K.L. Jayaratne Research: Path planning algorithm for achieving multiple goals.. 2011 – 2016. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka Second Class Upper Division (3.25/4 – Four-Year Program)

šŸ”¬ Recent Research

D4D (Drone for Dengue) Sustainable Computing Research Group, University of Colombo School of Computing. Research on machine learning and image processing for identifying dengue mosquito breeding sites via drone images. Advisors: Prof. T.N.K. De Zoysa, Dr. C.I. Keppitiyagama. 2017 – Present GitHub Project

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ« Teaching Experience

03.02.2020 – Present Lecturer, Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka Subjects: Operating Systems, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Quality Engineering, Compilers.01.01.2019 – 31.01.2020 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Subjects: Software Engineering Concepts, Programming, Distributed Systems. 01.02.2018 – 30.12.2018 Assistant Lecturer, University of Colombo School of Computing Subjects: Programming Using C, Data Structures, Operating Systems. 2018 Visiting Lecturer, National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka Subject: Image Processing. 02.01.2018 – 01.02.2018 Instructor, University of Colombo School of Computing

šŸ… Awards and Achievements

2023 Student Research Project of the Year at the National ICT Awards, NBQSA 2023. 2022 Best Paper in AI and ML Track, ICARC 2022. 2019 N2Women Travel Grant to attend ACM SenSys 2019. 2017 N2Women Travel Grant to attend MobiSys Women’s Workshop

šŸ¢ Professional Service

2023 – Present Treasurer, Past Pupilsā€™ Association, Sadhu Daham Pasala, Sri Lanka. 2015 – Present Committee Member, Thumbowila Api Welfare Society. 2012 – 2016 Committee Member, AIESEC Colombo – South

Publication

  1. Identifying mosquito breeding sites via drone images
    Authors: C Suduwella, A Amarasinghe, L Niroshan, C Elvitigala, K De Zoysa, …
    Conference: Proceedings of the 3rd Workshop on Micro Aerial Vehicle Networks, Systems
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 29

 

  1. A machine learning approach for identifying mosquito breeding sites via drone images
    Authors: A Amarasinghe, C Suduwella, C Elvitigala, L Niroshan, RJ Amaraweera, …
    Conference: Proceedings of the 15th ACM Conference on Embedded Network Sensor Systems
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 15

 

  1. Suppressing dengue via a drone system
    Authors: A Amarasinghe, C Suduwella, L Niroshan, C Elvitigala, K De Zoysa, …
    Conference: 2017 Seventeenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 15

 

  1. A swarm of crop spraying drones solution for optimizing safe pesticide usage in arable lands
    Authors: A Amarasinghe, VB Wijesuriya, D Ganepola, L Jayaratne
    Conference: Proceedings of the 17th Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10

 

  1. A path planning algorithm for an autonomous drone against the overuse of pesticides
    Authors: A Amarasinghe, VB Wijesuriya, L Jayaratne
    Conference: 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Drones vs dengue: a drone-based mosquito control system for preventing dengue
    Authors: A Amarasinghe, VB Wijesuriya
    Conference: 2020 RIVF International Conference on Computing and Communication Technologies
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Stimme: a chat application for communicating with hearing impaired persons
    Authors: A Amarasinghe, VB Wijesuriya
    Conference: 2019 14th Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 4

āœ… Conclusion

M.C. Akarshani Amarasinghe is an excellent candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. Her innovative contributions to drone technology for health and agriculture, leadership roles, and technical skills make her stand out. With continued expansion of her research portfolio and international exposure, she has the potential to achieve even greater recognition in the future.