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

How is AI Used in Traffic Flow Optimization?

The surge in urban population and traffic challenges necessitate a paradigm shift in traffic flow optimization. Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as the transformative force, employing data-driven strategies. From AI-driven traffic signal control to predictive analytics and autonomous vehicles, this evolution promises efficient, safe, and sustainable urban mobility. Challenges, including data privacy and infrastructure upgrades, must be addressed for equitable access and unbiased solutions.

19 Dec 2023

GA-XGBoost: A Comprehensive Approach to Bank Customer Churn Prediction

This research addresses the challenge of customer churn in the banking sector using Genetic Algorithm eXtreme Gradient Boosting (GA-XGBoost). The study emphasizes the significance of techniques like SMOTEENN in handling data imbalances and introduces the SHAP interpretation framework for model interpretability. The optimized GA-XGBoost model proves effective in predicting customer churn, offering valuable insights for proactive customer retention strategies in the dynamic banking landscape.

18 Dec 2023

RefCap: Advancing Image Captioning through User-Defined Object Relationships

The RefCap model pioneers visual-linguistic multi-modality in image captioning, incorporating user-specified object keywords. Comprising Visual Grounding, Referent Object Selection, and Image Captioning modules, the model demonstrates efficacy in producing tailored captions aligned with users' specific interests, validated across datasets like RefCOCO and COCO captioning.

18 Dec 2023

LlamaGuard: A Robust LLM-Based Model for Safety-Focused Human-AI Conversations

LlamaGuard, a safety-focused LLM model, employs a robust safety risk taxonomy for content moderation in human-AI conversations. Leveraging fine-tuning and instruction-following frameworks, it excels in adaptability, outperforming existing tools on internal and public datasets. LlamaGuard's versatility positions it as a strong baseline for content moderation, showcasing superior overall performance and efficiency in handling diverse taxonomies with minimal retraining efforts.

15 Dec 2023

CYBERSECEVAL: Benchmarking Cybersecurity Risks in Large Language Models for Secure Code Generation

The CYBERSECEVAL benchmark addresses cybersecurity risks in Large Language Models (LLMs) used for coding support. The evaluation, involving seven models, highlights significant concerns, revealing a 30% occurrence of insecure code suggestions and a 53% compliance rate in aiding cyberattacks. This benchmark emphasizes the critical need to integrate security considerations in LLM development, providing a robust framework for ongoing research to enhance AI safety in the context of evolving LLM usage.

15 Dec 2023

Intelligent Vehicle Driving Risk Assessment in Multi-Vehicle Interaction Scenarios: A Comprehensive Review

This article critically reviews the challenges and advancements in intelligent vehicle safety within complex multi-vehicle interactions. Addressing data collection methods, vehicle interaction dynamics, and risk evaluation techniques, the study categorizes risk assessment into state inference-based and trajectory prediction-based methods. It underscores the need for deeper analysis of multi-vehicle behaviors and emphasizes the advantages and limitations of existing risk assessment approaches.

15 Dec 2023

Pearl: A Versatile Reinforcement Learning Agent for Real-World Challenges

Researchers introduce Pearl, a meticulously designed RL agent software addressing challenges like delayed rewards, partial observability, and safety constraints. Pearl's modular design facilitates efficient learning in sequential decision-making, supporting offline learning, exploration, and safety considerations within a unified framework. Through extensive benchmarking, Pearl showcases superior performance across diverse tasks, establishing itself as a production-ready solution with a broad range of applications in real-world scenarios.

14 Dec 2023

Automated Feline Pain Assessment: Deep Learning Predicts Facial Landmarks and Grimace Scale Scores

Researchers employ deep neural networks and machine learning to predict facial landmarks and pain scores in cats using the Feline Grimace Scale. The study demonstrates advanced CNN models accurately predicting facial landmarks and an XGBoost model achieving high accuracy in discerning painful and non-painful cats. This breakthrough paves the way for an automated smartphone application, addressing the challenge of non-verbal pain assessment in felines and marking a significant advancement in veterinary care.

14 Dec 2023

LogEI: Addressing Numerical Challenges in Bayesian Optimization

Researchers tackled the numerical limitations of Expected Improvement (EI) in Bayesian optimization. Introducing LogEI functions, they demonstrated enhanced numerical stability while surpassing traditional methods, offering promising avenues for more efficient optimization strategies. The study emphasized LogEI's advantages in handling vanishing gradients and complex optimization landscapes, proposing it as a superior alternative in Bayesian optimization scenarios.

14 Dec 2023

GLanCE: Revolutionizing Global Land Cover Estimation with Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

Researchers employed cutting-edge cloud computing and machine learning on Google Earth Engine to create a vast global land cover training dataset. This meticulous resource spans nearly four decades, encompassing diverse biogeographic regions and addressing challenges in existing global datasets. The GLanCE dataset's validation process, utilizing sophisticated machine learning techniques, ensures data accuracy while highlighting the complexities and challenges in distinguishing specific land cover categories even at a 30-meter spatial resolution.

13 Dec 2023