Prof. Dr. Tamara Gajic | Artificial Intelligence Awards | Top Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tamara Gajic | Artificial Intelligence Awards | Top Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Tamara Gajic, Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijic” Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade, Serbia

Tamara Gajić is a distinguished Senior Research Associate at the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA), specializing in social geography. She holds a Ph.D. in Geosciences from the University of Novi Sad and has extensive experience in research and education across various institutions. Her academic career spans several positions, including Senior Researcher at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), and Associate Professor at Singidunum University in Belgrade. She has also served as a professor and assistant professor at various universities in Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Gajić’s research focuses on rural development, tourism management, and sustainable practices in agritourism, gastrotourism, and sport tourism. She has contributed to numerous projects, including the modernization of tourism study programs in Serbia and feasibility studies for spa tourism. Gajić is an active member of various professional organizations, including the Serbian Geographical Society and the Tourist Organization of Serbia, and has mentored numerous graduate and doctoral students. Her expertise in integrating economics, service quality, and human resources in tourism management has earned her recognition as one of the top 10% of distinguished scientists in Serbia in 2024.

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Suitability of Tamara Gajić for the Top Researcher Award

Tamara Gajić is highly qualified for the Top Researcher Award due to her extensive academic and professional achievements in the fields of Geography, Rural Studies, and Tourism Management. Below are the key reasons why she is a suitable candidate for this prestigious award:

Academic Degrees:

🎓 Ph.D. in Geosciences
📅 2010
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Serbia 🇷🇸

🎓 M.Sc. in Tourism Management
📅 2007
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Serbia 🇷🇸

🎓 B.Sc. in Tourism Management
📅 2001
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Serbia 🇷🇸

Research & Teaching Interests:

🌍 Research Areas:

  • Geography 🌍
  • Rural Studies 🌾
  • Tourism Management 🌐
    Focus on Agrotourism, Gastrotourism, and Sport Tourism 🏞️🍴🏃‍♀️
    Intersection of Economics in Tourism, Service Quality, and Human Resources 💼
    Sustainability in Environment and Tourism 🌱

Previous Employment:

  • Associate Professor
    📅 February 2021 – September 2021
    Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸
  • Assistant Professor
    📅 October 2018 – February 2022
    University for Business Studies, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
  • Professor of Vocational Studies
    📅 October 2008 – February 2021
    Novi Sad Business School, Novi Sad, Serbia 🇷🇸

Publication top Notes:

Innovative Approaches in Hotel Management: Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Sustainability

The Contribution of the Farm to Table Concept to the Sustainable Development of Agritourism Homesteads

Fostering Sustainable Urban Tourism in Predominantly Industrial Small-Sized Cities (SSCs)—Focusing on Two Selected Locations

Leveraging digital platforms for responsible sports tourism: Budapest’s role in the 2020 European football championship

Tourists’ Willingness to Adopt AI in Hospitality—Assumption of Sustainability in Developing Countries

The Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Serbian Hospitality: A Potential Path to Sustainable Practice

Prof Dr. Ersin Elbasi | Machine learning Award | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr. Ersin Elbasi | Machine learning Award | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr. Ersin Elbasi, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait 

Ersin Elbasi, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor specializing in Computer Science and Engineering, currently serving at the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Graduate Center, CUNY, with a dissertation on robust video watermarking schemes, following a Master of Philosophy in the same field from the same institution. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Sakarya University, Turkey. Dr. Elbasi’s extensive academic career includes previous positions as Associate Professor at the American University of the Middle East and faculty roles at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE and Çankaya University in Turkey. His research focuses on machine learning, multimedia security, and data mining, with notable projects in digital image and video watermarking and event mining in video sequences. He has also held significant roles in research and development at TÜBİTAK, contributed to SQL application development in New York City, and engaged in various international research activities. Dr. Elbasi’s technical expertise spans Visual C++, SQL programming, and Java, with a notable scholarship record and recognition for his contributions to the field.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research 

Dr. Ersin Elbasi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Graduate Center, CUNY, with a specialization in robust video watermarking schemes in transform domains. His advanced degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and industrial engineering demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary foundation.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science
    Graduate Center, CUNY, New York City, NY
    Graduated: April 2007
    Dissertation: “Robust Video Watermarking Scheme in Transform Domains”
  • Master of Philosophy in Computer Science
    Graduate Center, CUNY, New York City, NY
    Graduated: May 2006
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
    Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
    Graduated: May 2001
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
    Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
    Graduated: June 1997

Work Experience

  • Professor
    American University of the Middle East (QS ranking 500-600), Kuwait
    June 2022 – Current
  • Associate Professor
    American University of the Middle East (QS ranking 500-600), Kuwait
    October 2016 – June 2022

    • Taught courses including CNIT 180, CNIT 280, CNIT 380, CNIT 315, CS 159, CNIT 480, CNIT 372, CNIT 399/499, TECH 330, and TECH 320.
  • Faculty Member
    Computer and Information Science, Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    August 2015 – July 2016

    • Taught courses including Introduction to Multimedia, Research Methods in Emerging Technologies, Statistics and Probability, and Information Systems in Organizations and Society.
  • Instructor/Associate Professor
    Çankaya University (400-500 by Times ranking), Department of Computer Engineering, Ankara
    September 2007 – June 2015

    • Taught courses including Data Mining, Multimedia Security, Object-Oriented Languages, Database Management, Multimedia and Internet, Data Management and File Structures, and Formal Languages and Automata.
  • Expert/Chief Expert of Scientific Programs
    TÜBİTAK, Ankara, Turkey
    August 2007 – July 2014

    • Served as Executive Secretary to the Electrical, Electronics, and Informatics Research Grant Committee, National Scientific Expert in COST Information and Communication Domain, and National Delegate in COST (FP 7) Trans Domain Proposals.
  • SQL Application Developer
    Bureau of Revenue Enhancement and Automation, Finance Office, New York City Government
    November 2004 – July 2007

    • Developed SQL applications, performed ad-hoc queries, and managed staff training in SQL and related software tools.
  • Instructor
    The City University of New York (CUNY)
    September 2004 – May 2007

    • Taught courses at Brooklyn College, Borough Manhattan Community College, and Lehman College, including Operations Management, Introduction to Computer Applications, Database Management, Discrete Structures, and GMAT Math.
  • Research Assistant
    Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University
    January 2003 – May 2004

    • Worked on Automated Scenario Recognition in Video Sequences and implemented data mining and machine learning techniques.
  • Engineer
    Calik Textile, Istanbul, Turkey
    January 1999 – August 1999

    • Focused on Production Planning.
  • Engineer
    HES Machine, Kayseri, Turkey
    June 1997 – March 1998

    • Focused on Production Planning and Quality Control.

Publication top Notes:

Transformer Based Hierarchical Model for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Detection and Classification

Anticipate Movie Theme from Subtitle: A Deep Learning Approach

Robust and Secure Watermarking Algorithm Based on High Frequencies of Integer Wavelet Transform

Fortifying Integrity and Privacy in Medical Imaging: Discrete Shearlet and Radon Transform-Based Watermarking Approach

Machine Learning-Based Analysis and Prediction of Liver Cirrhosis

 

 

 

Prof. Ming-Hsiang Su | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ming-Hsiang Su | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Ming-Hsiang Su, Data Science, Soochow University, Taiwan, Taiwan

Ming-Hsiang Su is an esteemed assistant professor in the Department of Data Science at Soochow University in Taipei, Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Engineering from National Chung Cheng University and has an impressive academic background with an M.S. in Management Information Systems from National Pingtung University of Science and Technology and a B.S. in Computer Science from Tunghai University. His research expertise includes spoken dialogue systems, personality trait perception, speech emotion recognition, and speech signal processing. Before his current role, Ming-Hsiang conducted postdoctoral research at National Cheng Kung University and served as a lecturer at multiple institutions, including National Pingtung University of Science and Technology and National Chung Cheng University. His professional journey also includes a stint as an R&D engineer at Cino Group. His work in deep learning, natural language processing, and emotion and personality perception has significantly contributed to advancements in speech signal processing.

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University
  • M.S. in Management Information Systems, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Tunghai University

💼 Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor (August 2020 – Present)
    Department of Data Science at Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (August 2013 – July 2020)
    Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) at National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
  • Lecturer (June 2013 – July 2013)
    Skill Evaluation Center of Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, Taichung City, Taiwan
  • Lecturer (February 2012 – January 2013)
    Department of Management Information Systems at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
  • Lecturer (September 2006 – January 2013)
    Department of Mathematics at National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
  • R & D Engineer (August 2003 – September 2004)
    Cino Group, Taipei, Taiwan

Ming-Hsiang Su’s career reflects his dedication to advancing the field of computer science, particularly in speech and signal processing, through a blend of academic excellence and practical research. 🌟

Publication top Notes:

Few-Shot Image Segmentation Using Generating Mask with Meta-Learning Classifier Weight Transformer Network

Implementation of Sound Direction Detection and Mixed Source Separation in Embedded Systems

Semantic-Based Public Opinion Analysis System

Conditional Adversarial Learning for Empathetic Dialogue Response Generation

Speech Emotion Recognition Considering Nonverbal Vocalization in Affective Conversations