Konstantinos Diamantaras | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras | International Hellenic University | Greece

Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras is a Professor at the International Hellenic University, Department of Information & Electronic Engineering, and Vice Rector since 2023, holding a Beng from NTUA, Greece, and an MSc and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University. His research focuses on machine learning, signal processing, and augmented/virtual reality, with over 230 scientific publications and 79 journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, accumulating more than 7,300 citations on Google Scholar (h-index 30) and 3,027 citations on Scopus (h-index 23). He has authored four books, including Principal Component Neural Networks (1996) and Artificial Neural Networks (2007), and received the IEEE Best Paper Award in 1997 for Adaptive Principal Component Extraction (APEX). He leads multiple EU- and university-funded projects, such as Kids Radio Europe, METACHEF, Digital4all, and AI-based food recognition. His collaborations include Prof. S. Y. Kung (Princeton), Prof. Athina Petropulu (Rutgers), Prof. Tomas McKelvey (Chalmers), and partnerships with Alzheimer Hellas and the University of Alicante on NLP applications. He serves on editorial boards of Journal of Signal Processing Systems and Applied Sciences, contributing to advancements in deep learning, pattern recognition, biomedical informatics, adaptive signal processing, and educational technology. His work spans practical AI applications in health, digital learning, and immersive experiences, influencing both academic research and societal impact. He is an active IEEE member and IEEE Signal Processing Society participant, advancing knowledge in neural networks, computational intelligence, and multilingual natural language generation.

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Featured Publications

Diamantaras, K. I., & Kung, S. Y. (1996). Principal component neural networks: Theory and applications. In Adaptive and learning systems for signal processing, communications, and control (p. 1694). Springer.

Vafeiadis, T., Diamantaras, K. I., Sarigiannidis, G., & Chatzisavvas, K. C. (2015). A comparison of machine learning techniques for customer churn prediction. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 55, 1–9

Giatsoglou, M., Vozalis, M. G., Diamantaras, K., Vakali, A., & Sarigiannidis, G. (2017). Sentiment analysis leveraging emotions and word embeddings. Expert Systems with Applications, 69, 214–224.

Lampropoulos, G., Keramopoulos, E., Diamantaras, K., & Evangelidis, G. (2022). Augmented reality and gamification in education: A systematic literature review of research, applications, and empirical studies. Applied Sciences, 12(13), 6809.

Maglaveras, N., Stamkopoulos, T., Diamantaras, K., Pappas, C., & Strintzis, M. (1998). ECG pattern recognition and classification using non-linear transformations and neural networks: A review. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 52(1–3), 191–208.

Gravanis, G., Vakali, A., Diamantaras, K., & Karadais, P. (2019). Behind the cues: A benchmarking study for fake news detection. Expert Systems with Applications, 124, 292–303.

Kung, S. Y., & Diamantaras, K. I. (1990). A neural network learning algorithm for adaptive principal component extraction (APEX). In ICASSP-90. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (pp. 256–259).

Kung, S. Y., Diamantaras, K. I., & Taur, J. S. (1994). Adaptive principal component extraction (APEX) and applications. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, 42(5), 1202–1217.

Stamkopoulos, T., Diamantaras, K., Maglaveras, N., & Strintzis, M. (1998). ECG analysis using nonlinear PCA neural networks for ischemia detection. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, 46(11), 3058–3067.

Dr. David Hua | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. David Hua | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Ball State University, United States.

Dr. David M. Hua is an Associate Professor at the Center for Information and Communication Sciences, Ball State University. With a rich academic background and over two decades of teaching, Dr. Hua has become a pivotal figure in the intersection of technology education, cybersecurity, and higher education. He is recognized for mentoring student-led innovation and his contribution to emerging tech curricula including offensive security, private cloud infrastructure, and sustainability in IT.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Hua earned his Ed.D. in Higher Education in 2010 from Ball State University, where he also completed an MBA in Information Systems (2000) and a B.S. in Psychological Science (1991). This diverse academic foundation reflects his commitment to both technical expertise and educational leadership.

💼 Experience

Since July 20, 1998, Dr. Hua has served at Ball State University, advancing to the role of Associate Professor. He began as an Assistant Professor in 2000. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels with courses ranging from cybersecurity and network configuration to cloud technologies. Beyond Ball State, his engagements with other institutions and organizations have broadened his interdisciplinary impact on both students and faculty.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Hua’s research interests lie at the crossroads of cybersecurity, AI in mental health surveillance, sustainable IT practices, and technology integration in higher education. He is especially passionate about leveraging machine learning to support mental health outcomes and empower student innovation through data-driven methodologies.

🏆 Awards & Mentorship

Dr. Hua has been an active mentor in various student projects, honors theses, and national competitions like the National Cyber League. He’s also served on several doctoral committees, contributing to dissertations in educational leadership and adult learning. His efforts have earned him recognition as a dedicated mentor, innovator, and academic leader.

📚 Publication

AI-Driven Mental Health Surveillance: Identifying Suicidal Ideation Through Machine Learning Techniques
📅 2025 | Big Data and Cognitive Computing
🧾 Cited by: 3 articles (as of early 2025)
👉 DOI: 10.3390/bdcc9010016

Mr. Hussm Rostum | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hussm Rostum | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Miskolc University, Institute of Automation and Info-communication, Hungary.

Hussam Rostum is a PhD candidate and researcher at the University of Miskolc in Hungary, specializing in computer vision for autonomous drone navigation. With a strong background in telecommunications and electronics, he blends academic excellence with hands-on experience as a part-time software engineer at FIEK. Hussam is known for developing cutting-edge solutions in industrial automation, biomedical imaging, and human–machine interfaces. Fluent in Arabic and English, he brings international insight into interdisciplinary research projects, merging software innovation with engineering systems.

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🎓 Education

Hussam holds a BSc and MSc in Telecommunication and Electronic Engineering, equipping him with deep theoretical and practical knowledge in signal processing, system design, and electronics. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Information Science at the University of Miskolc, focusing on AI-based vision systems for autonomous drone operations.

💼 Experience

Hussam serves as an Assistant Researcher and Part-time Software Engineer at FIEK, where he builds C# monitoring software, implements PLC-to-PC communications, and automates data workflows using Linux, Docker, and Excel. His professional journey includes work as a Full Stack Developer and Telecom Engineer, with experience in GUI development, DevOps collaboration, and .NET technologies.

🔬 Research Interests

📸 Computer Vision & Image Processing

🤖 Autonomous Systems & Drone Navigation

🩺 Biomedical Imaging & Oxygen Saturation Estimation

🔬 Optical System Design (Zemax)

⚙️ Industrial Automation & Data Visualization

🧠 Human–Machine Interfaces & Sensor Integration

📚 Selected Publications

Enhancing Machine Learning Techniques in VSLAM for Robust Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Navigation
📅 2025-04-02 | 📰 Electronics
📌 Focus: Improving Visual SLAM with machine learning for UAVs in complex environments.
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/electronics14071440
👥 Co-author: József Vásárhelyi

Comparing the Effectiveness and Performance of Image Processing Algorithms in Face Recognition
📅 2024-05-22 | 📚 Conference Paper
📌 Focus: Evaluation of various image processing techniques for face recognition applications.
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/ICCC62069.2024.10569864
👥 Co-author: József Vásárhelyi

FPGA Implementation in Mobile Robot Applications: State of the Art Review
📅 2023-12-20 | 📰 Multidiszciplináris Tudományok
📌 Focus: Overview of FPGA-based systems in robotics.
🔗 DOI: 10.35925/j.multi.2023.2.21
👥 Co-authors: Omar M. Salih, Noha Hammami

An Overview of Energies Problems in Robotic Systems
📅 2023-12-14 | 📰 Energies
📌 Focus: Challenges in energy management for robotic systems.
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/en16248060
👥 Co-authors: József Vásárhelyi, Omar M. Salih, Rabab Benotsname

A Review of Using Visual Odometry Methods in Autonomous UAV Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments
📅 2023-12-01 | 📰 Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
📌 Focus: Use of visual odometry for UAVs in GPS-denied settings.
🔗 DOI: 10.2478/auseme-2023-0002
👥 Co-author: József Vásárhelyi