Shengyu Lu | Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Shengyu Lu | Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

Tenure-Track Associate Professor, Harbin Engineering University

Shengyu Lu is a Tenure-Track Associate Professor at Harbin Engineering University, specializing in deep learning and computer vision. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southampton (2020-2024) and has a strong background in software engineering and information security. With experience as a lecturer and teaching assistant, he has mentored students in machine learning, image processing, and programming. His research focuses on medical image analysis, particularly using deep learning for fracture discrimination and volumetric texture classification. He has collaborated with leading clinical experts and published extensively in high-impact journals. Shengyu has also served as a reviewer for prestigious journals, including Pattern Recognition and IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Recognized for his contributions, he has received multiple scholarships and awards, such as the Best Abstract Award in Rheumatology and the Best Oral Presentation Award at the WCSE Conference.

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🎓 Education 

Ph.D. in Computer Science (2020-2024) – University of Southampton, specializing in deep learning and medical image analysis under the supervision of Sasan Mahmoodi and Mahesan Niranjan. Master’s in Software Engineering (2017-2020) – Xiamen University, focusing on machine learning, AI, and software development. Bachelor’s in Information Security (2013-2017) – Nanchang University, with expertise in cybersecurity and data protection. Throughout his academic journey, Shengyu Lu has developed advanced AI-driven solutions for medical imaging, object detection, and computational intelligence. His research integrates deep learning with real-world applications, particularly in healthcare and security. He has actively participated in conferences and received multiple scholarships, including the National Merit Scholarship and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in AI, computer vision, and software engineering, preparing him for impactful research and teaching.

💼 Work Experience 

Lecturer (2024-Present) – Harbin Engineering University, delivering lectures, mentoring students, and conducting AI research. Teaching Assistant (2020-2024) – University of Southampton, guiding master’s students in machine learning, image processing, and Python programming. Mentor (2021-2023) – University of Southampton, assisting master’s students in academic and career development. Teaching Assistant (2018-2019) – Xiamen University, instructing undergraduate students in software engineering and C programming. Shengyu Lu has a strong teaching portfolio, mentoring students in AI-related disciplines and conducting impactful research. His role as a lecturer involves fostering academic excellence while advancing research in deep learning and medical image analysis. With experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, he has developed expertise in curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic service.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

2022 – Best Abstract Award, Rheumatology 2020 – Best Oral Presentation Award, WCSE Conference 2020 – China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship 2020 – Outstanding Graduate, Xiamen University m2019 – National Merit Scholarship 2019 – “Xuangong Wu” Research Scholarship 2018 – “Huawei” Scholarship 2017 – Outstanding Graduate, Nanchang University 2016-2014 – Multiple Excellent Student and Cadre Awards Recognized for his academic excellence and research contributions, Shengyu Lu has received numerous awards and scholarships. His outstanding performance in AI and deep learning has earned him national and international accolades. His achievements highlight his dedication to cutting-edge research and academic leadership.

🔬 Research Focus 

Shengyu Lu’s research centers on deep learning and computer vision, with a particular emphasis on medical image analysis. His work includes designing deep neural networks for fracture discrimination using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) images. He develops AI-driven volumetric texture analysis techniques to assess cortical and trabecular compartments in bone structure. Collaborating with clinical experts from the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre and University Hospital, he integrates AI with medical diagnostics. His research extends to object detection, machine learning for protein-protein interactions, and real-time AI applications. He has published extensively in SCI-indexed journals such as Bone, IEEE Access, and Computers & Electrical Engineering. His innovative contributions improve automated medical diagnostics, reducing human error in clinical assessments. His work advances AI’s role in healthcare, bridging the gap between technology and medicine to enhance early disease detection and predictive analytics.

🔍 Conclusion

Shengyu Lu is a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award, given his impressive academic achievements, impactful research contributions in deep learning for medical imaging, and international recognition. To further strengthen his candidacy, he could focus on securing independent research funding, leading high-impact clinical studies, and increasing first-author publications in top-tier journals.

Publication

Author: S Lu, B Wang, H Wang, L Chen, M Linjian, X Zhang
Title: A real-time object detection algorithm for video
Year: 2019
Citations: 145

Author: S Lu, B Wang, H Wang, Q Hong
Title: A hybrid collaborative filtering algorithm based on KNN and gradient boosting
Year: 2018
Citations: 20

Author: S Lu, H Chen, XZ Zhou, B Wang, H Wang, Q Hong
Title: Graph‐Based Collaborative Filtering with MLP
Year: 2018
Citations: 19

Author: L Chen, B Xu, J Chen, K Bi, C Li, S Lu, G Hu, Y Lin
Title: Ensemble-machine-learning-based correlation analysis of internal and band characteristics of thermoelectric materials
Year: 2020
Citations: 18

Author: S Lu, NR Fuggle, LD Westbury, MÓ Breasail, G Bevilacqua, KA Ward, …
Title: Machine learning applied to HR-pQCT images improves fracture discrimination provided by DXA and clinical risk factors
Year: 2023
Citations: 16

Author: S Lu, Q Hong, B Wang, H Wang
Title: Efficient resnet model to predict protein-protein interactions with GPU computing
Year: 2020
Citations: 15

Author: S Lu, B Wang
Title: An image retrieval algorithm based on improved color histogram
Year: 2019
Citations: 8

Author: NR Fuggle, S Lu, MÓ Breasail, LD Westbury, KA Ward, E Dennison, …
Title: OA22 Machine learning and computer vision of bone microarchitecture can improve the fracture risk prediction provided by DXA and clinical risk factors
Year: 2022
Citations: 5

Author: S Lu, S Mahmoodi, M Niranjan
Title: Robust 3D rotation invariant local binary pattern for volumetric texture classification
Year: 2022
Citations: 4

Author: S Lu, H Chen, L Peng, B Wang, H Wang, X Zhou
Title: A compression algorithm of FASTQ file based on distribution characteristics analysis
Year: 2018
Citations: 1

 

Manasvi Aggarwal | Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Manasvi Aggarwal | Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

Senior Data Scientist, Mastercard

Name: Manasvi Aggarwal  Gender: Female Designation: Senior Data Scientist Department: AI Garage Organization: Mastercard Specialization: Artificial IntelligenceExpertise: Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Spatio-Temporal Forecasting, Neural Algorithmic Reasoning Industry Experience: Microsoft, Myntra, Mastercard Notable Work: Developed MRP-GNN, identifying $17M in fraud and increasing fraud detection rates by 20% Research Collaborations: Oxford, Cambridge (INAR project) Publications: ICPR, IEEE BigData, ICML workshops, RecSys, Springer book Awards: Business Excellence Award (Mastercard), Google-sponsored EEML travel grant Professional Contributions: ICLR, IEEE BigData, and NeurIPS program committee member Vision: Advancing scalable AI solutions for real-world impact

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🎓 Education 

B.Tech: Computer Science, University of Delhi (Ranked 4th in cohort) Competitive Exams: GATE (99.47 percentile), JEST (All India Rank 35) M.Tech (Research): Computer Science, IISc Bengaluru Thesis: “Embedding Networks: Node and Edge Representations” (Graph-based learning, NLP, Computer Vision) PhD Offers: Fully funded PhD admissions from Canada and the USA (deferred due to financial reasons) Key Research Areas: Graph Neural Networks, Spatio-Temporal Forecasting, Neural Algorithmic Reasoning Notable Academic Achievements: IISc Research Contributions in GNNs and self-supervised learning

💼 Experience 

Microsoft: Developed multi-label categorization for Azure offers using BERT embeddings and web scraping  Myntra: Worked on pricing automation, demand forecasting, and user cohort modeling with graph-based approaches Mastercard: Leading AI-driven fraud detection initiatives, including MRP-GNN (detected $17M fraud, 20% improved detection rates) Industry Collaborations: Worked with teams in Israel, USA, and India on AI-driven solutions Mentorship: Guides junior AI researchers, participates in hiring interviews

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Business Excellence Award – Mastercard Priceless Mentoring and Guidance Award – Mastercard Google-sponsored travel grant – EEML 2024 1st Runner-up – Myntra HackerRamp Hackathon Invited Program Committee Member – ICLR, IEEE BigData, NeurIPS

🔬 Research Focus 

Key Areas: Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Spatio-Temporal Forecasting, Neural Algorithmic Reasoning Mastercard Research: Developed MRP-GNN, detecting high-risk merchants and preventing financial fraud  AI for Security: Fraud detection, risk prediction, secure transactions Spatio-Temporal AI: Developed GNN for terror activity forecasting in Jammu & Kashmir Academic Collaborations: Works with Oxford & Cambridge on INAR, optimizing CLRS-30 benchmarks Publications: Published in ICPR, IEEE BigData, ICML workshops, RecSys Community Contributions: Co-organized Southeast Asian Learning on Graphs (LoG) 2024 Meetup

✅ Conclusion

Manasvi Aggarwal is a highly competitive candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a strong blend of academic excellence, industry impact, publications, and global collaborations. If she strengthens her patent portfolio, citation metrics, and leadership in independent research projects, she would be an even stronger contender for distinguished research awards.

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Deep Learning – M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021) – 21 citations

 

Machine Learning in Social Networks: Embedding Nodes, Edges, Communities, and Graphs – M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021) – 18 citations

 

Self-supervised Hierarchical Graph Neural Network for Graph Representation – S. Bandyopadhyay, M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2020) – 4 citations

 

Robust Hierarchical Graph Classification with Subgraph Attention – S. Bandyopadhyay, M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2020) – 4 citations

 

Unsupervised Graph Representation by Periphery and Hierarchical Information Maximization – S. Bandyopadhyay, M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2020) – 3 citations

 

A Deep Hybrid Pooling Architecture for Graph Classification with Hierarchical Attention – S. Bandyopadhyay, M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021) – 2 citations

 

Region and Relations Based Multi Attention Network for Graph Classification – M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021) – 2 citations

 

Using Relational Graph Convolutional Networks to Assign Fashion Communities to Users – A. Budhiraja, M. Sukhwani, M. Aggarwal, S. Shevade, G. Sathyanarayana (2022) – 1 citation

 

Node Representations – M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021) – 1 citation

 

Hierarchically Attentive Graph Pooling with Subgraph Attention – S. Bandyopadhyay, M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2020) – 1 citation

 

Embedding Graphs – M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021)

 

Representations of Networks – M. Aggarwal, M.N. Murty (2021)

 

Embedding Networks: Node and Graph Level Representations – M. Aggarwal