Silpaja Chandrasekar

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Computer Science, Medical Image Analysis, Cancer Cell Detection

Dr. Silpaja Chandrasekar has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Anna University, Chennai. Her research expertise lies in analyzing traffic parameters under challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, she has gained valuable exposure to diverse research areas, such as detection, tracking, classification, medical image analysis, cancer cell detection, chemistry, and Hamiltonian walks.

Dr. Silpaja commenced her career as a Programmer Analyst Trainee at CTS (Cognizant Technology Solutions). Later, she ventured into research and served as a Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras. Her passion for research led her to become a full-time research scholar in the field. Additionally, Silpaja embraced the joy of teaching as an Assistant Professor at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai.

Silpaja’s research experience has honed her skills in writing manuscripts, news articles, and reviews. Moreover, she has actively participated as a peer reviewer for many journals. After taking a break to raise her two daughters, Silpaja is now eager to re-immerse herself in the realms of learning, research, and writing. She finds joy in cooking and spending quality time with her daughters. At present, she is a Tech writer in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

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Articles from Silpaja

AI-Driven Fragment-Based Drug Discovery: Enhancing Molecular Encoding

Fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) merges artificial intelligence with molecular biology, focusing on breaking down complex compounds into smaller fragments for drug development. Leveraging generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) models, researchers enhance molecular encoding and explore innovative methodologies. FBDD offers advantages in sensitivity and efficiency, albeit challenges in fragment selection persist.

8 Feb 2024

SqueezeNet: A CNN for Efficient Tourism Image Classification

Researchers explore the use of SqueezeNet, a lightweight convolutional neural network, for tourism image classification, highlighting its evolution from traditional CNNs and its efficiency in processing high-resolution images. Through meticulous experimentation and model enhancements, they demonstrate SqueezeNet's superior performance in accuracy and model size compared to other models like AlexNet and VGG19, advocating for its potential application in enhancing tourism image analysis and promoting tourism destinations.

7 Feb 2024

Machine Learning Insights from C-BARQ Data to Study Canine Personalities

Researchers leverage machine learning techniques to categorize canine personality types using the C-BARQ dataset, identifying five distinct clusters. The decision tree model emerges as the most accurate classifier, shedding light on behavioral patterns crucial for dog selection and training. This study highlights the potential of AI in enhancing our understanding of canine temperament and behavior, with implications for public health and specialized roles like working dogs.

7 Feb 2024

Advancing Machine Translation for Arabic Dialects: A Semi-Supervised Approach

This paper addresses machine translation challenges for Arabic dialects, particularly Egyptian, into Modern Standard Arabic, employing semi-supervised neural MT (NMT). Researchers explore three translation systems, including an attention-based sequence-to-sequence model, an unsupervised transformer model, and a hybrid approach. Through extensive experiments, the semi-supervised approach demonstrates superior performance, enriching NMT methodologies and showcasing potential for elevating translation quality in low-resource language pairs.

7 Feb 2024

Creating Realistic Driving Cycles with CS-DCC: An AI-Driven Approach

This study presents the Changsha driving cycle construction (CS-DCC) method, which systematically generates representative driving cycles using electric vehicle road tests and manual driving data. Employing Gaussian kernel principal component analysis (KPCA) for dimensionality reduction and an improved autoencoder for optimization, the CS-DCC method effectively constructs refined driving cycles tailored to actual driving conditions. This research highlights the significant role of artificial intelligence in advancing engineering technologies, particularly in developing region-specific driving cycles for assessing and optimizing vehicle performance.

6 Feb 2024

What is a Reinforcement Signal?

This in-depth exploration delves into the realm of reinforcement learning (RL) and the pivotal role played by reinforcement signals in shaping the behavior of intelligent agents. From the fundamentals of RL to the anatomy of reinforcement signals, mechanisms, challenges, and future directions, the article provides a comprehensive understanding of how these signals drive adaptive decision-making in dynamic and uncertain environments, while also addressing critical challenges and ethical considerations in the field of AI and machine learning.

5 Feb 2024

Understanding Gradient Descent in Machine Learning

This comprehensive article explores the foundational optimization technique, Gradient Descent (GD), and its pivotal role in computational mathematics and machine learning (ML). From the basics of optimization to the intricacies of GD variants, challenges, solutions, and real-world applications, the article provides a thorough understanding of how GD shapes the landscape of model enhancement and optimization, emphasizing its versatility and significance in the ever-evolving field of ML.

5 Feb 2024

RetNet: Revolutionizing Gas Adsorption Predictions in Metal-Organic Frameworks

Researchers unveil RetNet, a novel machine-learning framework utilizing voxelized potential energy surfaces processed through a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN) for superior gas adsorption predictions in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Demonstrating exceptional performance with minimal training data, RetNet's versatility extends beyond reticular chemistry, showcasing its potential impact on predicting properties in diverse materials.

5 Feb 2024

EfficientBioAI: Revolutionizing Bioimaging with Smart Model Compression

Researchers unveil EfficientBioAI, a user-friendly toolkit using advanced model compression techniques to enhance AI-based microscopy image analysis. Demonstrating significant gains in latency reduction, energy conservation, and adaptability across bioimaging tasks, it emerges as a pivotal 'plug-and-play' solution for the bioimaging AI community, promising a more efficient and accessible future.

5 Feb 2024

Event-Based Segmentation Dataset (ESD): A Leap Forward in Neuromorphic Vision for Object Segmentation

Researchers introduce the Event-Based Segmentation Dataset (ESD), offering a groundbreaking solution to challenges in object segmentation. Leveraging event-based cameras and a meticulously designed experimental setup, ESD provides a high-quality 3D spatial-temporal dataset, addressing limitations in conventional cameras and paving the way for advancements in neuromorphic vision-based segmentation algorithms.

2 Feb 2024