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

Reinforcing IoT Security with TabNet-IDS: A Deep Learning Approach for Intrusion Detection

This research introduces TabNet-IDS, an innovative Intrusion Detection System for IoT networks. The model leverages deep learning and attentive mechanisms to enhance security in IoT systems, achieving high accuracy rates on various datasets while maintaining model interpretability, thus serving as a promising tool for safeguarding networked devices.

18 Oct 2023

Redefining Autonomous Vehicle Navigation: Machine Vision and Deep Learning on Unmarked Roads

This study introduces a novel approach to autonomous vehicle navigation by leveraging machine vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The research demonstrates that it's possible for vehicles to navigate unmarked roads using economical webcam-based sensing systems and deep learning, offering practical insights into enhancing autonomous driving in real-world scenarios.

18 Oct 2023

Advancing Railway Safety: Predicting Critical Speeds with AI Models

This research paper introduces innovative machine learning techniques, including Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Support Vector Machines (SVM), to assess critical speeds on railway tracks, especially those on soft soils. The study's dataset, created through advanced numerical methods and validated experiments, supports the development of predictive models for assessing critical speeds in various track sections.

17 Oct 2023

Streamlined Safety Helmet Detection: An Enhanced YOLOv5 Approach

Researchers have introduced a lightweight yet efficient safety helmet detection model, SHDet, based on the YOLOv5 architecture. This model optimizes the YOLOv5 backbone, incorporates upsampling and attention mechanisms, and achieves impressive performance with faster inference speeds, making it a promising solution for real-world applications on construction sites.

17 Oct 2023

Decoding Speech from Non-Invasive Brain Recordings: A Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interfaces

Researchers have developed a model that can decode speech from non-invasive brain recordings, specifically magnetoencephalography (MEG) signals. By aligning brain activity with representations of speech and using a contrastive loss for training, the model achieved impressive accuracy in predicting speech segments, offering potential applications in communication for patients with speech-related conditions.

17 Oct 2023

Trust and the Black Box Problem in Clinical Artificial Intelligence

This research paper delves into the black box problem in clinical artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for health professional-patient relationships. Drawing on African scholarship, the study highlights the importance of trust, transparency, and explainability in clinical AI to ensure ethical healthcare practices and genuine fiduciary relationships between healthcare professionals and patients.

17 Oct 2023

The Role of AI in Image Classification

This article explores the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in image classification, highlighting the influence of deep learning techniques like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). It emphasizes AI's impact on various industries, from healthcare to autonomous vehicles, while addressing challenges such as data quality and interpretability.

16 Oct 2023

Enhancing Landslide Susceptibility Mapping: A Comparative Study of Factor Screening Methods

This research paper explores the impact of various factor screening methods on predictive modeling accuracy for landslide susceptibility mapping. Using 2014 landslide data from Jingdong County, the study employs factor screening techniques and a random forest model to improve prediction accuracy, with the Information Gain Ratio (IGR) and Random Forest (IGR_RF) model emerging as the most effective approach.

16 Oct 2023

Harnessing AI for Environmental Solutions: Opportunities and Challenges

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in environmental science is on the rise, offering efficient ways to analyze complex data and address ecological concerns. However, the energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with AI models are concerns that need mitigation. Collaboration between environmental and AI experts is essential to maximize AI's potential in addressing environmental challenges while ensuring ethical and sustainable practices.

16 Oct 2023

Advancing Transformers’ Capabilities in Commonsense Reasoning

This article discusses research efforts to improve general-purpose pre-trained language models' performance in commonsense reasoning, particularly focusing on the Com2Sense Dataset. The study introduces machine learning-based methods, including knowledge transfer, contrastive loss functions, and ensemble techniques, which significantly enhance model performance, demonstrating potential for improved commonsense reasoning in natural language understanding.

13 Oct 2023