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Keynote Speakers- Day 1<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Junsong Yuan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Graduate Admissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Computer Science and Engineering<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> An Introspective on Statistical Signal Processing in the Age of Generative AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abstract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The field of statistical signal processing has undergone significant evolution in the modern era of Generative AI (GenAI). It is widely recognized that this transformation has been driven by advances in computational power, the development of novel algorithms, and the increasing availability of large-scale datasets. In this talk, we will take an introspective look at the evolution of the field through case studies of classical signal processing problems such as speech recognition, object detection and video analytics, highlighting new technical factors such as context modeling that have contributed to improved performance. We will review the traditional challenges in statistical signal processing, including the curse of dimensionality, over-fitting, and the semantic gap between low-level features and high-level semantics, and discuss whether recent strategies in GenAI have addressed these challenges. Rather than providing definitive conclusions, this talk aims to spark discussions on the limitations of GenAI and potential future research directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Speakers- Day 2<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Gaurav Sharma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor, FIEEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0231 USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/hajim.rochester.edu\/ece\/sites\/gsharma\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Re-invigorated 2D Barcodes: Innovations and Applications<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abstract<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barcodes have long provided an effective image-based interface for communication of digital data. The traditional one-dimensional universal product (bar)code (UPC) has now been in use for over 50 years. With the proliferation of SmartPhones and tablet devices, these days the focus is increasingly on two-dimensional barcodes. Quick response (QR) codes dominate the 2D barcode application space with myriad applications, including those in advertising and promotion, financial transactions, and connectivity. With the adoption of GS1 standards, 2D barcodes are also poised to play an increasingly prominent role in product labeling, tracking, validation, and in providing richer information to consumers. In this talk, we highlight, how advancements in camera, display, and print technologies are also enabling new innovations in 2D barcodes that can enhance their data carrying capacity and functionality enabling new applications. Specifically, we present a dual-modulation approach that exploits increasing spatial resolution to increase data capacity two-fold, in-situ and without disrupting existing 2D barcode applications. We also highlight how color capture, inherently available in mobile device cameras, can be effectively used to also increase capacity, both individually and in combination with the dual modulation. We highlight several emerging applications for the proposed innovations, particularly, highlighting recent work on combating quishing, i.e., QR code based phishing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invited Talk- Day 1<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. M.A.S. Kamal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, Japan <\/p>\n\n\n\n

+81277301555, maskamal@gunma-u.ac.jp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Communication Centric Cooperative Control of Vehicular Traffic in the Next-Generation Road Transportation Systems<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Md. Noor-A-Rahim <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science & IT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University College Cork, Ireland <\/p>\n\n\n\n

+353 21 420 5913, m.rahim@cs.ucc.ie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> From Beacons to Brains: The Road to 6G V2X Communications<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Mukti M. Rana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor of Engineering & Chair, Division of Engineering and Computer Science, USA <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(817)7231090 , mrana@desu.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Transparent Conductive Coating for NASA\u2019s Space Applications<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Eklas Hossain<\/strong>
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho, United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Power System Resilience in the Era of Intelligent and Sustainable Grids<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a0Mohammad Arif Sobhan Bhuiyan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> A LOW PHASE NOISE POWER-EFFICIENT CMOS PHASE LOCKED LOOP FOR HIGH BAND 5G TRANSCEIVER APPLICATIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invited Talk- Day 2<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Anik Mallik<\/strong>
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Research Presentation Title: \u201cEdge Intelligence: Roadmap to Energy-Efficiency and Security\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Razzaqul Ahshan <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(968)24141314 , razzaqul@squ.edu.om<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title: <\/strong> Stabilizing Smart Grid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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