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Md Ashraful Hossen Akash
CSE Undergraduate
Computer Vision & Healthcare AI Researcher

I want to build diagnostic AI systems that work reliably when labeled medical data is scarce — combining semi-supervised learning, explainability, and computational efficiency to make deep learning trustworthy enough for real clinical use.

I am a CSE undergraduate at RUET (Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology), Bangladesh. My current work centers on semi-supervised learning for retinal OCT image classification, where I develop attention-based models that reduce dependence on large annotated datasets. This sits alongside two other threads from my published work: an explainable multi-scale CNN framework for Alzheimer's diagnosis from MRI, and a memory-efficient segmentation study for resource-constrained deployment. Together these reflect the direction I want a PhD to sharpen: models that are not just accurate, but data-efficient, interpretable, and deployable in real healthcare settings.

Research Interests

  • Computer Vision — medical image analysis under label scarcity
  • Healthcare AI — diagnostic models robust enough for clinical deployment
  • Trustworthy & Explainable AI — interpretability as a precondition for clinical trust, not an afterthought
  • Federated Learning — privacy-preserving training across institutions without centralizing patient data

Education

BSc in Computer Science & Engineering Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)
Md Ashraful Hossen Akash et al. (2025).
Memory-Efficient Deep Learning Architectures for Water Body Segmentation in Satellite Imagery.
Published — 28th ICCIT, 2025.
Md Ashraful Hossen Akash et al. (2025).
Transformer-Based Multi-Label Disease Prediction from Radiology Reports.
Published — 28th ICCIT, 2025.
Selected Roles
  • Software Development Intern — Real-world software development experience
  • Research Assistant (AI & NLP) — Under supervision of Assoc. Prof. Shyla Afroge, RUET; IEEE publications
  • HR Lead — RUET Computer Society
  • Research Mentor — Guided 2 junior students through conference paper submissions
  • EDGE Training Program — 8-month professional program, Bangladesh Government
  • Oracle Generative AI Certification — GenAI concepts & prompt engineering
  • Mathematics for ML — Duke University via Coursera
  • Machine Learning with Python — Coursera certification
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Md Ashraful Hossen Akash et al. (2026).
An Explainable Deep Learning Framework for Multi-Class Alzheimer's Diagnosis with Multi-Scale CNN.
Published — 2nd International Conference on QPAIN, 2026.

An explainable DL framework for multi-class Alzheimer's disease diagnosis from structural MRI, combining a custom multi-scale CNN with transfer learning and ensemble techniques to improve classification robustness.

Md Ashraful Hossen Akash et al. (2025).
Memory-Efficient Deep Learning Architectures for Water Body Segmentation in Satellite Imagery: A Comparative Analysis and Ensemble Approach.
Published — 28th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2025.

A comparative study of memory-efficient deep learning architectures for satellite-based water body segmentation, with an ensemble approach balancing accuracy and computational efficiency for resource-constrained environments.

Md Ashraful Hossen Akash et al. (2025).
Transformer-Based Multi-Label Disease Prediction from Radiology Reports.
Published — 28th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2025.

Explores transformer-based NLP models for multi-label disease prediction from unstructured radiology reports, demonstrating the effectiveness of attention-based architectures in extracting clinical insights from medical text.

AlzDetect-AI

AI-powered early detection and classification of Alzheimer's disease from brain MRI scans using deep learning techniques.

PythonPyTorchCNNMedical Imaging

Restaurant Management Website

A responsive web application for browsing menus, placing orders, and managing reservations through a clean user interface.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptBackend Framework

Meal Manager Android App

An Android application for planning daily meals, tracking nutrition, and managing food expenses efficiently.

JavaAndroid StudioSQLite
Industry

Software Development Intern

Completed a 3-month internship at a software company, gaining hands-on experience in real-world software development and industry workflows.

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Research

Research Assistant (AI & NLP)

Conducted research in AI and NLP under Assoc. Prof. Shyla Afroge, RUET. Contributed to multiple IEEE conference publications.

Skills

Competitive Programming

Actively participated in Codeforces contests, strengthening algorithmic thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Open research

Dataset Developer (Kaggle)

Created and published an Alzheimer's disease–related dataset on Kaggle, contributing to open research and reproducible AI.

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Mentorship

Research Mentor

Mentored 2 students in preparing and submitting conference research papers, providing guidance on methodology, writing, and submission.

Teaching

Tutor

Provided tutoring in Mathematics, ICT (Numerical Methods, C Programming, HTML), and Physics. Tutored 3 students (2022) and 1 student (2024–2025).

Teaching

Q&A Instructor — Udvash

Served as a Q&A teacher for one year, supporting students in academic preparation and problem-solving.

Leadership

HR Lead — RUET Computer Society

Responsible for organizational coordination, member management, and leadership activities.

EDGE Training Program

Successfully completed an 8-month professional training program organized by the Bangladesh Government.

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Oracle Generative AI Certification

Earned certification covering foundational GenAI concepts, prompt engineering, and enterprise AI use cases.

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Mathematics for Machine Learning — Duke University

Comprehensive Coursera course covering linear algebra, calculus, probability, and optimization for ML.

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Machine Learning with Python

Applied ML course covering supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation, and practical implementation.

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Volunteer Certificate

Awarded for volunteering at a university-level academic conference.

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Seminar Participation

Attended multiple technical seminars on emerging technologies and current research trends.