Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran

email: aimran14@students.desu.edu
homepage: http://zubaerimran.weebly.com
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Medical Imaging, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Visualization

EDUCATION
Delaware State University (DSU), Dover Delaware USA
MS in Computer Science
Thesis: Estimation of breast anatomical descriptors from mastectomy CT images
Advisers: David Pokrajac (DSU), Predrag Bakic (UPenn)
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Bangladesh
BSc in Computer Science & Engineering
Valedictorian in the class of sixty students
Thesis: Automatic extraction of road network from high resolution satellite images

2014-2016
GPA: 3.9/4.0

2008-2012
GPA: 3.83/4.0

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Medical Imaging & Simulation (MEDIS) Lab, Delaware State University
2014-2016
Graduate Research Assistant
Substantially contributed to a project on breast cancer research, supported by the Delaware
INBRE program, with a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences - NIGMS
(P20 GM103446) from the National Institutes of Health and the State of Delaware.
Improved anthropomorphic breast phantom generation through the optimization of simulation
parameters by analyzing clinical CT data
Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2011
Information System Design Team Leader
Successfully led a team of six student members for analyzing existing system and designing an
automatized information system with relational database management system.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2013-2014
Full Time Lecturer of Computer Science and Engineering
Instructed undergraduate computer science practicums
Spring 2014: Computer Fundamentals, Network Programming, Web Development
Fall 2013: Data Structures, Network Programming, Information System Design & Software
Engineering, Web Development, Microprocessor based System Design

Northern University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2012-2013
Full Time Lecturer of Computer Science and Engineering
Supervised 6 Senior Capstone Projects
Taught upper and lower level undergraduate courses and practicums
Summer 2013: Numerical Methods, Theory of Computation, Computer Architectures
Spring 2013: Compilers Design, Numerical Methods, Theory of Computation, Neural Networks
Fall 2012: Data Structures, Statistics & Queuing System, Electrical Circuits
PUBLICATIONS
[1] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, Predrag R. Bakic. Optimization of Simulation
Parameters for Improving Realism in Anthropomorphic Breast Phantoms, SPIE Medical Imaging
2017. (Accepted)
[2] Adam J. Kuperavage, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, Andrew D. A. Maidment,
David D. Pokrajac. Validation of Coopers Ligaments Thickness in Software Breast Phantoms,
SPIE Medical Imaging 2017. (Accepted)
[3] (Abstract) Lesley Cockmartin, Hilde Bosmans, Kristina Bliznakova, David Pokrajac, Abdullah-AlZubaer Imran, Nicholas Marshall, Andrew Maidment, Predrag Bakic. Creation of Realistic
Structured Backgrounds using Adipose Compartment Models in a Test Object for Breast Imaging
Performance Analysis, Radiological Society of North America, Scientific Assembly and Annual
Meeting 2016. (Accepted)
[4] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, A. D. A. Maidment, Predrag R. Bakic. Estimation
of Adipose Compartment Volumes in CT Images of a Mastectomy Specimen, SPIE Medical
Imaging, Physics of Medical Imaging, San Diego, CA, 2016. doi: 10.1117/12.2217175
[5] (Abstract) Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, David D. Pokrajac. Spatial Distribution
of Adipose Compartments Size, Shape and Orientation in a CT Breast Image of a Mastectomy
Specimen, IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium (SPMB), Philadelphia,
PA USA, 2015. doi: 10.1109/SPMB.2015.7405460
[6] David D. Pokrajac, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic. Monte Carlo Testing and
Verification of Numerical Algorithm Implementations, IEEE TELSIKS, Nis Serbia, 2015.
doi:10.1109/TELSKS.2015.7357736
[7] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, Predrag R. Bakic, Simulated Breast Anatomy
Optimization for Improved Realism based Upon the Analysis of Mastectomy CT Images, (In
preparation for journal submission)
[8] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, David D. Pokrajac, Performance Evaluation of
Adipose Compartment Segmentation in Mastectomy CT Images through different SNR Metrics.
(In preparation)

POSTERS (PRESENTED)
[1] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, A. D. A. Maidment, Predrag R. Bakic, Estimation
of Adipose Compartment Volumes in CT Images of a Mastectomy Specimen, presented in SPIE
Medical Imaging Conference, San Diego CA, Feb 29, 2016.
[2] Adam Kuperavage, Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag Bakic, David Pokrajac, "Validation of
Simulated Coopers' Ligaments in Anthropomorphic Breast Phantoms Using Three-Dimensional
Watershed Method," DE-CTR/IDeA Conference at University of Delaware, Newark DE, Feb 25,
2016.
[3] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Predrag R. Bakic, David D. Pokrajac, Spatial Distribution of Adipose
Compartments Size, Shape and Orientation in a CT Breast Image of a Mastectomy Specimen,
IEEE SPMB Symposium 2015 at Temple University, Philadelphia PA USA, Dec 13, 2015.
[4] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, David D. Pokrajac, Qualitative Improvement of CT Breast Image for
Screening and Analysis of the Segmented Compartments for Classification, 5th Graduate School
Research Symposium at Delaware State University, Dover DE, April 17, 2015.
[5] Abdullah-Al-Zubaer Imran, Tomasz G. Smolinski, David D. Pokrajac, "Classification of Magnetic
Resonance Brain Images using Feature Extraction and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference," 6th
Annual Neuroscience Research Symposium organized by The Delaware Center for Neuroscience
Research at Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Newark DE, Dec 05, 2014.
TALKS
[1] Estimation of Breast Anatomical Descriptors from Mastectomy CT Images, thesis defense at
Delaware State University, June 30, 2016.
[2] Towards Development of Realistic Breast Phantoms, Department of Computer and Information
Sciences at Delaware State University, Mar 11, 2016.
[3] Monte Carlo Testing and Verification of Numerical Algorithm Implementations, IEEE TELSIKS
Conference in Nis, Serbia, Oct 14, 2015.
[4] Enhancement of Phantoms' Realism in Breast Imaging Simulation, Graduate Seminar: Critical
Analysis in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at Delaware State University,
May 05, 2015.
[5] Computational Complexity: NP Completeness, Department of Computer and Information
Sciences at Delaware State University, May 02, 2015.
[6] Diagnosis of Brain Tumor Using MRI Scan Incorporated with Feature Extraction and Adaptive
Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System, 42nd Annual Honors Day Program at Delaware State University,
April 16, 2015.

PROJECTS
Image Processing (Instructor: Prof. Sokratis Makrogiannis)
Automatization of Adipose Compartment Segmentation in Mastectomy CT Images
An automatic segmentation based on mean shift clustering for the identification and estimation
of adipose compartment volumes in CT slices of a mastectomy specimen.
Pattern Recognition (Instructor: Prof. Gary Holness)
High Dimensional Facial Data Representation and Clustering
An experiment for the trade-off between clustering and big data representation. Using the
Stanford facial data, affinity propagation and manifold learning were performed. For the variation
in the dimensionality reduced data representation, the impact of clustering was observed.
Advanced Operating Systems (Instructor: Prof. Xiali Hei)
Defense against Replay Attacks through the Authentication of Face Recognition
A facial verification technique was incorporated with the face recognition using PCA. The
unauthorized access in any system where facial recognition is used, could be prevented with the
facial authentication.
Machine Learning (Instructor: Prof. Gary Holness)
Buzz Prediction in Online Social Media using SVM with Different Optimization Techniques
The dual problem was formulated and solved for non-linear constraints optimization with
objective function. Quadratic programming (QP), Sequential Minimal Optimization (SMO), and
Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) were used as the optimization methods in Support
Vector Machine (SVM).
Computational Intelligence and Informatics (Instructor: Prof. Tomasz Smolinski)
Classification of MRI Brain Images using Feature Extraction and ANFIS Network
A system was for automated classification of brain MRI based on feature extraction and the
hybridization of an artificial neural network (ANN) and a fuzzy inference system (FIS).
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems Windows, Ubuntu, Cent OS, Mac OS
Programming Python, Matlab, C/C++, Java, HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, XML, R
Libray/Framework OpenCV, OpenGL, Qt, ITK/VTK, Hadoop/MapR, IPython Notebook, TensorFlow
DB & Client/Server SQL/PLSQL, TCP/IP, Socket Programming
Others
Weka, MIPAV, 3D Slicer, ParaView, ITK-SNAP, ImageJ, DICOM, Centricity
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, LEADERSHIPS, & AFFILIATIONS

NIH Research Fellowship for participating in INBRE III breast cancer research project, 2014-2016
University Gold Medal as the top candidate in the graduating class of 2011
Participated as a team leader at ACM ICPC Dhaka Site competition in 2010
Student of the Year Award for academic excellence at RUET, 2009 & 2011
University Merit List for outstanding academic performance at RUET, 2008-2012
Student Member of IEEE Bay Section, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Signal Processing Society

REFERENCES
1. Professor David D. Pokrajac
Assistant Vice President & Chief Data Officer
Delaware State University
dpokrajac@desu.edu
2. Professor Predrag R. Bakic
Department of Radiology
University of Pennsylvania
predrag.bakic@uphs.upenn.edu
3. Professor Tomasz G. Smolinski
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Delaware State University
tsmolinski@desu.edu
4. Professor Gary F. Holness
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Delaware State University
gholness@desu.edu