Rounak Raman | Information Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Rounak Raman | Information Technology | Research Excellence Award

Netaji Subhas University of Technology | India

Rounak Raman is a technology researcher and engineering innovator with a strong academic background in Information Technology and a multidisciplinary portfolio spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, IoT systems, wireless sensor networks, and network security. He has gained significant research and development experience through contributions at DRDO-INMAS, where he worked on EEG-based cognitive analytics and neurofeedback systems, and at NSUT, where he designed advanced IoT protocols including energy-aware clustering, trust-based opportunistic communication, and secure hierarchical key-rotation mechanisms. His technical work extends into generative AI solutions, semantic search systems, real-time computer vision applications, and large-scale image and document intelligence models. He has led impactful projects such as PRAGATI smart parking, SyntheX document analysis framework, and QuickTag for AI-driven product taxonomy. His achievements include securing positions in national innovation challenges, hackathons, entrepreneurship competitions, and international fellowship programs. Alongside industry-recognized certifications in data science, system design, and cybersecurity, he has also held leadership roles in student organizations, mentoring teams, guiding open-source contributions, and facilitating research collaboration. His research interests include GenAI, NLP, IoT security, WSNs, cryptography, edge intelligence, and autonomous network optimization. He remains committed to creating scalable, socially impactful technological solutions.

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Featured Publication

Raman, R., Yadav, A., Kukreja, D., & Sharma, D. K. (2025). CONTEXT-NET: A context-aware nexus-based aggregation protocol for opportunistic networks. Internet of Things, 101809.

Raman, R., Yadav, A., & Kukreja, D. (2025). ARMor-IoT: Aggregated reliable mechanism for optimized trust in IoT. In International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Its Application (pp. 229–241).

Runu Banerjee Roy | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Runu Banerjee Roy | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Jadavpur University| India

Dr. Runu Banerjee Roy is a Professor in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering at Jadavpur University, widely recognized for her contributions to electronic olfaction, taste sensing, molecular imprinting, sensor development, and artificial intelligence–based instrumentation. She has an extensive research profile with 1213 citations, an h-index of 17, and an i10-index of 25, reflecting her strong scholarly impact and research productivity. Her publication record includes more than 50 peer-reviewed journal papers, around 40 conference papers, multiple book chapters, and several patents that are granted, published, or filed. She has successfully guided doctoral and postgraduate research scholars and completed multiple sponsored research projects funded by major scientific agencies, focusing on portable sensing devices, electronic nose and tongue systems, and electrochemical detection technologies for applications in food quality and safety. In academics, she has served in leadership roles such as Head of Department, NBA accreditation coordinator, and curriculum committee member, contributing to program development and quality enhancement. Her work has earned recognition through competitive research awards, scientific prizes, and support for international research presentations. With strong expertise spanning instrumentation, intelligent sensing systems, and applied electronics, she continues to advance innovative research, academic excellence, and technology-driven solutions in modern sensor engineering.

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Featured Publications

Roy, R. B., Tudu, B., Shaw, L., Jana, A., Bhattacharyya, N., & Bandyopadhyay, R. (2012). Instrumental testing of tea by combining the responses of electronic nose and tongue. Journal of Food Engineering, 110(3), 356–363.

Banerjee, M. B., Roy, R. B., Tudu, B., Bandyopadhyay, R., & Bhattacharyya, N. (2019). Black tea classification employing feature fusion of E-Nose and E-Tongue responses. Journal of Food Engineering, 244, 55–63.

Banerjee, R., Tudu, B., Bandyopadhyay, R., & Bhattacharyya, N. (2016). A review on combined odor and taste sensor systems. Journal of Food Engineering, 190, 10–21.

Roy, R. B., Chattopadhyay, P., Tudu, B., Bhattacharyya, N., & Bandyopadhyay, R. (2014). Artificial flavor perception of black tea using fusion of electronic nose and tongue response: A Bayesian statistical approach. Journal of Food Engineering, 142, 87–93.

Nag, S., Pradhan, S., Naskar, H., Roy, R. B., Tudu, B., Pramanik, P., … et al. (2021). A simple nano cerium oxide modified graphite electrode for electrochemical detection of formaldehyde in mushroom. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(10), 12019–12026.

Shanmugam S | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shanmugam S | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. Shanmugam S is an academic and researcher in the field of computing technologies with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. His scholarly portfolio reflects professional engagement with advanced areas including Soft Computing, Transfer Learning, and Quantum Computing. He has completed his doctoral research in Information and Communication, supported by previous postgraduate and undergraduate education in computer science and information technology disciplines. His publication record includes 24 research documents, with 342 citations received from 322 referencing documents, supported by an h-index of 8, highlighting the relevance and impact of his contributions in the research community. He has accumulated significant teaching and research experience, handling courses such as Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, Big Data for Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Business Computing, and Philosophy of Engineering. His efforts extend to guiding students, contributing to departmental academic activities, and participating in various scholarly workshops, seminars, and conferences. His research interests continue to explore emerging computational paradigms and their applications in solving real-world challenges. He has received recognition for academic and research contributions, reinforcing his professional standing. Overall, his work contributes to the advancement of intelligent systems and computational innovation.

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Featured Publications

Role of hydroxychloroquine in primary glomerular disease – a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current evidence. BMC Nephrology. (2025).

Exploring the ability of emerging large language models to detect cyberbullying in social posts through new prompt-based classification approaches. Information Processing and Management. (2025).