Mr. Adrian Barglazan | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adrian Barglazan, University “Lucian Blaga” Sibiu, Romania

Adrian Barglazan is a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant Softvision, based in Sibiu, Romania, with a strong focus on continuous learning and growth in software development. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, where he is also pursuing a Ph.D. with a research focus on media forensics. With over 15 years of professional experience, Adrian has worked in various roles, including software development, team leadership, and teaching. His expertise spans Microsoft-related technologies, agile development, clean code principles, and design patterns. Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects in cloud ERP systems, pharmaceutical software, and ERP applications, working with technologies such as C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, React, and Azure. In addition to his industry work, Adrian has been a teaching assistant at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu since 2011, specializing in data compression and DirectX. His interests extend to computer vision and machine learning, reflecting his passion for innovative and high-quality software solutions

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Adrian Barglazan

Adrian Barglazan demonstrates strong expertise in software development, computer vision, and media forensics, with a balance of industry experience and academic involvement. His Ph.D. research in media forensics, combined with over a decade of teaching experience in data compression and image processing, positions him as a knowledgeable professional in his field. However, for a Best Researcher Award, factors such as high-impact publications, patents, funded research projects, and citations play a crucial role. While Adrian has valuable technical contributions, his eligibility for this award would be strengthened by more peer-reviewed research publications and recognized contributions to the scientific community. Therefore, he is a strong candidate for an innovation or industry-academic impact award but may need further academic credentials to be fully competitive for a Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

PhD in Computer Science (2019 – Present) 📖🔍
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu – Focus on Media Forensics
Master’s Degree in Computer Science (2009 – 2011) 🎓
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (2005 – 2009) 🎓
University “Lucian Blaga”, Faculty of Engineering “Hermann Oberth”, Sibiu

💼 Work Experience:

🔹 Senior Software Engineer – Cognizant Softvision (Sept 2020 – Present)
📍 Sibiu, Romania

Focus on Microsoft-related technologies, agile development, and clean code
Expertise in software architecture, development, testing, and mentoring

🔹 PhD Student & Teaching Assistant – Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (Sept 2011 – Present)
📍 Sibiu County, Romania

Research in Media Forensics 🔍
Teaching Data Compression & DirectX to 4th-year students 🎓
Covers key algorithms like Shannon, Huffman, LZ77, JPEG, MPEG

🔹 Software Developer – Visma (Apr 2017 – Sept 2020)
📍 Sibiu County, Romania

Senior developer in cloud ERP Single Page Application (SPA) development ☁️💻
Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Azure SQL, React, TypeScript
Worked with Kanban methodology, CI/CD, and cross-country teams

🔹 Developer – iQuest Technologies (Sept 2011 – Apr 2017)
📍 Sibiu County, Romania

Lead developer in Pharma sector projects 💊
Software architecture, risk management, and recruitment 📋

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

🌟 PhD Researcher in Media Forensics 📸🔬
🌟 Senior Software Engineer with over 17 years of experience in the software industry 💻
🌟 Specializes in Microsoft technologies, Agile development, and Clean Code principles ⚡
🌟 Mentor & Teacher – educating future developers on Data Compression & DirectX 🎓
🌟 Experienced in cloud-based ERP systems, software architecture, and machine learning ☁️🤖
🌟 Contributor to recruitment & technical interviews in multiple companies 🏅

Publication Top Notes:

Wavelet Based Inpainting Detection

Enhanced Wavelet Scattering Network for Image Inpainting Detection

Lung Sounds Anomaly Detection with Respiratory Cycle Segmentation

Image Inpainting Forgery Detection: A Review

Ms. Maryam Moshrefizadeh, Siant Louis University, United States

Maryam Moshrefizadeh is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Saint Louis University, with previous experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at South Dakota State University. She holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from Amirkabir University of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Software Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, both in Tehran, Iran. Maryam’s research interests lie in computer vision, deep learning, and machine learning. Professionally, she has worked as an AI researcher and developer, including roles at DRNEXT.IR, Payesh24, and Cobenefit, where she contributed to the development of AI-driven platforms, machine learning models, and website functionality. She has a strong technical background in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and C, as well as expertise in frameworks and tools like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Vue.js, and Docker. Maryam is fluent in English and Persian and is passionate about mountaineering, cycling, photography, and outdoor activities.

Professional Profile:

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Maryam Moshrefizadeh is a promising and highly capable PhD student with extensive experience and research contributions in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Computer Vision. Her academic background, practical work experience, and emerging research output position her as an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education

🎓 Saint Louis University
Ph.D. | Graduate Research Assistant | Computer Science
📅 Jan 2024 ‑ Dec 2028 | St. Louis, MO, USA

🎓 South Dakota State University
Ph.D. | Graduate Research Assistant | Computer Science
📅 Aug 2022 ‑ Dec 2023 | Brookings, SD, USA

🎓 Amirkabir University of Technology (Polytechnic)
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
📅 Jan 2014 ‑ Sept 2017 | Tehran, Iran

🎓 K. N. Toosi University of Technology
B.S. in Computer Software Engineering
📅 Sept 2009 ‑ Aug 2013 | Tehran, Iran

Work Experience

💼 DrNext.ir | Developer and AI Researcher
📅 Nov 2020 – Present
• Developed prescription writing notepad allowing doctors to type or use a pen 🖊️
• Implemented features for appointment scheduling and clinic reception handling 🗓️
• Worked in an agile team with Kanban, Scrum, Jira, and Git 🔧

💼 Payesh24 | AI Engineer
📅 Nov 2017 – Jul 2020
• Researched and implemented various AI algorithms and machine learning models 🤖
• Worked with supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms such as SVM and KNN 📊

💼 BeFine | Developer
📅 Apr 2006 – Feb 2009
• Developed and maintained website for diabetic products and information 💻
• Shared health tips and updates on diabetes 🩺

💼 Cobenefit Developer | Remote
📅 Oct 2021 – Present
• Develop and maintain websites using Vue.js, ES6, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS 🌐