Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran
email: [email protected]
homepage: http://ece.northsouth.edu/people/abdullah-al-zubaer-imran/
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Medical Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Visualization
EDUCATION
Delaware State University (DSU), Dover Delaware USA 2014-2016
MS in Computer Science GPA: 3.9/4.0
Thesis: Estimation of breast anatomical descriptors from mastectomy CT images
Advisors: David Pokrajac (DSU), Predrag Bakic (University of Pennsylvania)
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Bangladesh 2008-2012
BSc in Computer Science & Engineering GPA: 3.83/4.0
Gold Medalist as the top candidate (1/57) in the graduating class of 2012
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Medical Imaging & Simulation (MEDIS) Lab, Delaware State University (DSU) 2014-2016
Graduate Research Assistant
• Substantially contributed to a project on breast cancer research, supported by the Delaware
INBRE program, with a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences - NIGMS
(P20 GM103446) from the National Institutes of Health and the State of Delaware.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2017-
Full Time Lecturer of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Teaching courses
CSE115: Programming Language I, CSE225: Data Structures and Algorithms,
CSE173: Discrete Mathematics, CSE273: Theory of Computation, and CSE410: Management of
Information Technology.
Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2013-2014
Full Time Lecturer of Computer Science and Engineering
• Instructed undergraduate computer science practicums:
Computer Fundamentals, Network Programming, Web Development, Data Structures,
Information System Design & Software Engineering, and Microprocessor-based System Design
Northern University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2012-2013
Full Time Lecturer of Computer Science and Engineering
• Supervised 6 Senior Capstone Projects
• Taught upper and lower level undergraduate courses and practicums:
Numerical Methods, Theory of Computation, Computer Architectures, Compilers Design, Data
Structures, Statistics & Queuing Systems, and Electrical Circuits
PUBLICATIONS
[1] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, Susan P. Weinstein, Andrew D.A. Maidment,
David D. Pokrajac. “Simulated breast anatomy optimization for improved realism based upon the
analysis of mastectomy CT images.” (In preparation for a journal submission)
[2] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, Andrew D.A. Maidment, David D. Pokrajac.
“Optimization of the simulation parameters for improving realism in anthropomorphic breast
phantoms,” SPIE Medical Imaging 2017.
[3] Adam J. Kuperavage, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, Andrew D. A. Maidment,
David D. Pokrajac. “Validation of Cooper’s ligaments thickness in software breast phantoms,”
SPIE Medical Imaging 2017.
[4] (Abstract) Lesley Cockmartin, Hilde Bosmans, Kristina Bliznakova, David Pokrajac, Abdullah-Al-
Zubaer Imran, Nicholas Marshall, Andrew Maidment, Predrag Bakic. “Creation of realistic
structured backgrounds using adipose compartment models in a test object for breast imaging
performance analysis,” Radiological Society of North America, Scientific Assembly and Annual
Meeting 2016.
[5] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, A. D. A. Maidment, Predrag R. Bakic. “Estimation
of adipose compartment volumes in CT images of a mastectomy specimen,” SPIE Medical
Imaging, Physics of Medical Imaging, San Diego, CA, 2016. doi: 10.1117/12.2217175
[6] (Abstract) Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, David D. Pokrajac. “Spatial distribution
of adipose compartments size, shape and orientation in a CT breast image of a mastectomy
specimen,” IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium (SPMB), Philadelphia,
PA USA, 2015. doi: 10.1109/SPMB.2015.7405460
[7] David D. Pokrajac, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic. “Monte Carlo testing and
verification of numerical algorithm implementations,” IEEE TELSIKS, Nis Serbia, 2015.
doi:10.1109/TELSKS.2015.7357736
[8] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, David D. Pokrajac, “Characterization of adipose
compartments in CT images of a mastectomy specimen.” (In preparation)
POSTERS
[1] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, Andrew D.A. Maidment, David D. Pokrajac,
“Optimization of the simulation parameters for improving realism in anthropomorphic breast
phantoms,” presented in SPIE Medical Imaging Conference, Orlando FL, Feb 15, 2017.
[2] Adam J. Kuperavage, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, Andrew D. A. Maidment,
David D. Pokrajac, “Validation of Cooper’s ligaments thickness in software breast phantoms,”
presented in SPIE Medical Imaging Conference, Orlando FL, Feb 15, 2017.
[3] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, A. D. A. Maidment, Predrag R. Bakic, “Estimation
of adipose compartment volumes in CT images of a mastectomy specimen,” presented in SPIE
Medical Imaging Conference, San Diego CA, Feb 29, 2016.
[4] Adam Kuperavage, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag Bakic, David Pokrajac, "Validation of
simulated Coopers' ligaments in anthropomorphic breast phantoms using three-dimensional
watershed method," DE IDeA Conference at the University of Delaware, Newark DE, Feb 25,
2016.
[5] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, David D. Pokrajac, “Spatial distribution of adipose
compartments size, shape and orientation in a CT breast image of a mastectomy specimen,”
IEEE SPMB Symposium 2015 at Temple University, Philadelphia PA USA, Dec 13, 2015.
[6] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, “Qualitative improvement of CT breast image for
screening and analysis of the segmented compartments for classification,” 5th Graduate School
Research Symposium at DSU, Dover DE, Apr 17, 2015.
[7] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Tomasz G. Smolinski, David D. Pokrajac, "Classification of magnetic
resonance brain images using feature extraction and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference," 6th Annual
Neuroscience Research Symposium organized by The Delaware Center for Neuroscience
Research at Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Newark DE, Dec 05, 2014.
TALKS
[1] “Finite Automaton: DFA and NFA,” open lecture at California State Polytechnic University, Nov
29, 2016.
[2] “Estimation of breast anatomical descriptors from mastectomy CT images,” thesis defense at
DSU, Jun 30, 2016.
[3] “Towards development of realistic breast phantoms,” Department of Computer and Information
Sciences at DSU, Mar 11, 2016.
[4] “Monte Carlo testing and verification of numerical algorithm implementations,” IEEE TELSIKS
Conference in Nis, Serbia, Oct 14, 2015.
[5] “Enhancement of phantoms' realism in breast imaging simulation,” Graduate Seminar: Critical
Analysis in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at DSU, May 05, 2015.
[6] “Computational complexity: NP completeness,” Department of Computer and Information
Sciences at DSU, May 02, 2015.
[7] “Diagnosis of brain tumor using MRI scan incorporated with feature extraction and adaptive neuro-
fuzzy inference system,” 42nd Annual Honors Day Program at DSU, Apr 16, 2015.
PROJECTS
Image Processing (Instructor: Prof. Sokratis Makrogiannis)
• Automatization of Adipose Compartment Segmentation in Mastectomy CT Images
An automatic segmentation based on mean shift clustering for the identification and estimation
of adipose compartment volumes in CT slices of a mastectomy specimen.
Pattern Recognition (Instructor: Prof. Gary Holness)
• High Dimensional Facial Data Representation and Clustering
An experiment for the trade-off between clustering and big data representation. Using the
Stanford facial data, affinity propagation and manifold learning were performed. For the variation
in the dimensionality reduced data representation, the impact of clustering was observed.
Advanced Operating Systems (Instructor: Prof. Xiali Hei)
• Defense against Replay Attacks through the Authentication of Face Recognition
A facial verification technique was incorporated with the face recognition using PCA. The
unauthorized access in any system where facial recognition is used, could be prevented with the
facial authentication.
Machine Learning (Instructor: Prof. Gary Holness)
• Buzz Prediction in Online Social Media using SVM with Different Optimization Techniques
The dual problem was formulated and solved for non-linear constraints optimization with
objective function. Quadratic programming (QP), Sequential Minimal Optimization (SMO), and
Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) were used as the optimization methods in Support
Vector Machine (SVM).
Computational Intelligence and Informatics (Instructor: Prof. Tomasz Smolinski)
• Classification of MRI Brain Images using Feature Extraction and ANFIS Network
A system was for automated classification of brain MRI based on feature extraction and the
hybridization of an artificial neural network (ANN) and a fuzzy inference system (FIS).
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems Windows, Ubuntu, Cent OS, Mac OS
Programming Python, Matlab, C/C++, Java
Libray/Framework OpenCV, OpenGL, Qt, ITK/VTK, TensorFlow
Others Weka, MIPAV, 3D Slicer, ParaView, ITK-SNAP, ImageJ, DICOM, Centricity
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, LEADERSHIPS, & AFFILIATIONS
• NIH Research Fellowship for participating in INBRE III breast cancer research project, 2014-2016
• University Gold Medal Winner as the top candidate in the graduating class of 2012
• Participated as a team leader at ACM ICPC Dhaka Site competition in 2010
• Student of the Year Award for academic excellence at RUET, 2009 & 2011
• University Merit Scholarship for outstanding academic performance at RUET, 2008-2012
• Student Member of IEEE Bay Section, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Signal Processing Society
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
