Umme Fawzia Rahim, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Dr. Umme Fawzia Rahim is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh. She received her Ph.D. in Informatics from Shizuoka University, Japan, in 2023, and her M.Sc. in Informatics from the same institution in 2020. She completed her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Bangladesh. Her research interests include computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, and generative and explainable AI. Her work focuses on developing advanced AI and machine learning models to enhance agricultural efficiency and productivity, thereby promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. Her work has been published in several reputable journals and conference proceedings. Additionally, she serves as a regular reviewer for prestigious Scopus-indexed journals and conferences.
| Mobile: | +8801748107030 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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| Address: | Office Room # 7015, Syed Nazrul Islam Academic Building (SNIAB), DUET, 1707, Gazipur, Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Field of interest: | Deep learning , Computer Vision, Applied Artificial Intelligence |
| Field of specialization: | Image-based plant-phenotyping, Object detection, Instance Segmentation, Multi-Object Tracking (MOT) |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Shizuoka University, Japan | 2023 | Information Science and Technology |
| 2 | M.Sc. in Eng. | Shizuoka University, Japan | 2020 | Informatics |
| 3 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Bangladesh | 2012 | Computer Science and Engineering |
| 4 | HSC | Adamjee Cantonment Colleage | 2007 | Science |
| 5 | SSC | Bheramara Secondary Girls' School | 2005 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology | 2023-08-09 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh | 2018-03-22 : 2021-10-08 |
| 3 | Lecturer | IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology | 2013-01-26 : 2018-02-28 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Deep learning-based accurate grapevine inflorescence and flower quantification in unstructured vineyard images acquired using a mobile sensing platform | Umme Fawzia Rahim, Tomoyoshi Utsumi, Hiroshi Mineno | Computers and Electronics in Agriculture |
| 2 | 2020 | Tomato Flower Detection and Counting in Greenhouses Using Faster Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network | Umme Fawzia Rahim and Hiroshi Mineno | Journal of Image and Graphics |
| 3 | 2020 | Data augmentation method for strawberry flower detection in non-structured environment using convolutional object detection networks | Umme Fawzia Rahim and Hiroshi Mineno | Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Automated Grapevine Inflorescence Counting in a Vineyard Using Deep Learning and Multi-object Tracking | Umme Fawzia Rahim; Tomoyoshi Utsumi; Yohei Iwaki; Hiroshi Mineno | 2023 15th International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering (ICCAE) |
| 2 | 2021 | Highly Accurate Tomato Maturity Recognition: Combining Deep Instance Segmentation, Data Synthesis and Color Analysis | Umme Fawzia Rahim and Hiroshi Mineno | 3rd Asia Digital Image Processing Conference (ADIP 2021) |
| 3 | 2021 | Comparison of grape flower counting using patch-based instance segmentation and density-based estimation with convolutional neural networks | Umme Fawzia Rahim, Tomoyoshi Utsumi, Hiroshi Mineno | International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 2021, 2021, Fukuoka, Japan |
| 4 | 2021 | Comparison of Grape Flower Counting Using Patch-Based Instance Segmentation and Density-Based Estimation with Convolutional Neural Networks | Umme Fawzia Rahim, Tomoyoshi Utsumi and Hiroshi Mineno | The 6th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 2021 |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | IEEE Student member | 97658500 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean's Award | School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University | 2023 |
| 2 | AAI Visionary Award | General Assembly of The Association of Advanced Informatics (AAI) | 2022 |
| 3 | Excellent Student Award 2020 | Shizuoka University | 2020 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | CSE 2513 | Discrete Mathematics | 2024-2025 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | CSE 3511 | Algorithm Design and Analysis | 2021-2022, 2022-2023 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | CSE 2521 | Data Structure | 2021-2022, 2022-2023 |
| 4 | M.Sc. | CSE-6103 | Computer Vision | 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 |
| 5 | M.Sc. | CSE-6505 | Research Foundation in Computer Sciences | 2023-2024 |