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

MindShift: A Dynamic Intervention for Problematic Smartphone Use

Researchers introduce MindShift, an innovative intervention technique driven by large language models (LLMs), to address problematic smartphone use by adapting persuasive content in real-time based on users' contexts and mental states. In a 5-week field experiment with 25 participants, MindShift significantly increased intervention acceptance rates and reduced smartphone use frequency.

4 Oct 2023

Unraveling Human-Robot Relations: A Multidimensional Study in Nature Human Behavior

In a groundbreaking study, researchers delve into the intricate web of psychological reactions people have towards robots. This comprehensive research effort introduces the Positive-Negative-Competence (PNC) model, categorizing diverse psychological processes into three dimensions.

4 Oct 2023

AI Agents Learn and Adapt through Social Interaction

Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking approach to AI learning in social environments, where agents actively interact with humans. By combining reinforcement learning with social norms, the study demonstrated a 112% improvement in recognizing new information, highlighting the potential of socially situated AI in open social settings and human-AI interactions.

3 Oct 2023

AI-Powered Groundwater Prediction for Sustainable Irrigation in Water-Scarce Regions

Researchers harnessed artificial intelligence to predict groundwater levels in Ethiopia's Bilate watershed, a water-scarce region. Their study revealed that Gradient Boosting Regression (GBR) performed exceptionally well, offering a valuable tool for sustainable borehole drilling decisions, particularly for irrigation, in water-scarce regions.

3 Oct 2023

Enhancing IoT Network Security with Swarm-Based Penetration Testing

Researchers introduce an innovative AI-driven approach to bolster the security of Internet of Things (IoT) networks using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) penetration testing. The study demonstrates the superiority of swarm-based penetration testing over traditional linear methods in identifying vulnerabilities within IoT networks, offering promising solutions for IoT security in diverse settings, including smart homes, industrial IoT, and military environments.

3 Oct 2023

How is AI Revolutionizing E-commerce?

AI has significantly impacted e-commerce by enhancing user experiences, optimizing operations, and boosting sales. From personalized recommendations to chatbots, visual recognition, and pricing optimization, AI is reshaping the industry. However, challenges such as data privacy, biases, and integration complexities must be addressed.

2 Oct 2023

Unraveling Early Hominin Foraging Strategies in Pleistocene Europe

A computer simulation study delves into the foraging behavior of early hominins in late Early Pleistocene Europe. It highlights the importance of scavenging, group size, and social dynamics in their survival, shedding light on the evolution of complex behaviors and language.

2 Oct 2023

MindGPT: Bridging the Gap Between Brain Signals and Visual Descriptions

MindGPT is an innovative neural decoding framework that translates brain signals from functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) into descriptive language, shedding light on the connection between visual stimuli and language semantics. It offers promising insights into cross-modal semantic integration and has potential applications in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).

2 Oct 2023

Advancing Animal Welfare Inspections in Slaughterhouses with Sensor Technology and AI

Researchers have explored the integration of sensor technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the assessment of animal welfare indicators in slaughterhouses, focusing on poultry, pigs, and cattle. While these technologies offer potential benefits in enhancing inspections and risk assessments, legal barriers and the need for external validation remain challenges in fully replacing human inspectors in meat inspection processes.

29 Sep 2023

Revolutionizing Ocean Cleanup: FSA Network Detects Submarine Garbage

Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking Full Stage Auxiliary (FSA) network detector, leveraging auxiliary focal loss and advanced attention mechanisms, to significantly improve the accuracy of detecting marine debris and submarine garbage in challenging underwater environments. This innovative approach holds promise for more effective pollution control and recycling efforts in our oceans.

29 Sep 2023