Mr. Mohamed Hamroun | Healthcare | Breakthrough Research Award

Mr. Mohamed Hamroun | Healthcare | Breakthrough Research Award

Mr. Mohamed Hamroun | Healthcare | XLIM/ University of Limoges | France

Dr. Mohamed Hamroun is an accomplished computer scientist and engineer specializing in artificial intelligence, image processing, and multimodal information retrieval. Currently serving as a researcher and lecturer at the 3iL School and the XLIM Laboratory at the University of Limoges, France, he has made significant contributions to the fields of deep learning, computer vision, and semantic data indexing. His multidisciplinary expertise spans across AI, VR/AR systems, big data analytics, and intelligent information retrieval systems, positioning him as a leading researcher in computational intelligence and multimedia data analysis. Through his work, Dr. Hamroun has advanced both theoretical understanding and practical applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence for complex visual and semantic data challenges.

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Summary of Suitability for the “Breakthrough Research Award” 

Dr. Mohamed Hamroun is an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Research for Breakthrough Research Award, demonstrating a strong academic foundation, extensive research experience, and impactful scientific contributions in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), image processing, deep learning, and multimodal information retrieval.

Education

Dr. Hamroun’s academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing computer science and AI-driven data analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Bordeaux, where his doctoral research focused on “Indexing and retrieval by visual, semantic, and multi-level content of multimedia documents,” under the supervision of Professors Henri Nicolas and Ikram Amous. His doctoral work bridged the gap between computational semantics and large-scale multimedia information retrieval. He later completed his Habilitation to supervise research at the University of Limoges, where his postdoctoral contributions were consolidated into a major research theme titled “Contributions to indexing and information retrieval: application to generalist and medical multimodal data,” under the guidance of Professor Damien Sauveron. Before his doctoral studies, he obtained a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the same institution. His undergraduate and graduate projects revolved around multilingual search engine development and database management systems, establishing his foundation in applied informatics and intelligent systems.

Professional Experience

Dr. Hamroun’s professional experience demonstrates a steady trajectory of academic excellence and applied innovation. He began his career as an R&D Engineer at SIM-SOFT in Tunisia, where he was involved in software development and data-driven industrial applications. Following this, he pursued his Ph.D. research jointly between the University of Bordeaux and the University of Sfax, working on hybrid semantic and visual content retrieval models. After completing his Ph.D., he joined the XLIM Laboratory at the University of Limoges as a Postdoctoral Researcher, where he focused on the integration of deep learning and ontology-based frameworks for medical and multimedia data analysis. Later, he was appointed as a Lecturer at EILCO Engineering School in France, contributing to both teaching and research in computer science and artificial intelligence. He now holds the position of Associate Professor at 3iL Engineering School, affiliated with the XLIM Laboratory, where he supervises research projects and mentors graduate students in AI, machine learning, and multimedia information systems.

Research Interests

Dr. Hamroun’s research interests cover a wide spectrum of computational and artificial intelligence domains. His core expertise includes image and signal processing, deep learning architectures for data classification and clustering, virtual and augmented reality applications, and semantic data mining. His studies often combine statistical learning, ontology modeling, and multimodal data fusion to enhance human-computer interaction and knowledge extraction. A significant part of his current research focuses on developing intelligent systems for multimodal medical data retrieval and applying AI to improve healthcare diagnostics and decision support. His recent work also extends to federated learning frameworks and semantic interpretation in multimedia environments, bridging applied computer science with real-world AI applications.

Awards

Dr. Hamroun has been recognized for his innovative research in artificial intelligence and multimedia information systems through various academic honors and nominations. His outstanding work in deep learning-based image analysis and computational semantics has earned him recognition among peers in the international AI research community. He has contributed as a co-author to several highly cited papers and participated in collaborative European research projects aimed at integrating AI into real-world industrial and medical systems. His nomination for the award highlights his leadership in combining artificial intelligence with practical problem-solving across domains such as emotion recognition, diabetic foot ulcer diagnosis, and semantic retrieval.

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Emotion recognition from speech using spectrograms and shallow neural networks
    Authors: A. Slimi, M. Hamroun, et al.
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 47

  • Title: DFU-Siam: A novel diabetic foot ulcer classification with deep learning
    Authors: M. S. A. Toofanee, M. Hamroun, et al.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 43

  • Title: A survey on intention analysis: successful approaches and open challenges
    Authors: M. Hamroun
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 21

  • Title: An interactive engine for multilingual video browsing using semantic content
    Authors: M. B. Halima, M. Hamroun, et al.
    Year: (arXiv preprint, circa 2013)
    Citations: 16

  • Title: DFU-Helper: Innovative framework for longitudinal diabetic foot ulcer evaluation using deep learning
    Authors: M. S. A. Toofanee, M. Hamroun, et al.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 11

Prof Dr. Victoria Birlutiu | Medical science Award | Best Researcher Award – 4829

Prof Dr. Victoria Birlutiu | Medical science Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Victoria Birlutiu, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania 

Dr. Victoria Bîrluțiu, born on October 14, 1962, in Romania, is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Faculty of Medicine of Sibiu. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, she holds expertise in infectious diseases and epidemiology. Dr. Bîrluțiu earned her medical degree from the Faculty of General Medicine in Craiova in 1986, followed by specialization in Infectious Diseases in Cluj Napoca. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine in 2004 with a thesis focused on severe bacterial infections. Dr. Bîrluțiu is a recognized opinion leader in her field, with 186 published scientific articles, 57 of which are in ISI-indexed international journals. She has authored 10 books and led or contributed to 14 national and international research projects. Her research interests include COVID-19, sepsis, clostridioides difficile, and hospital-acquired infections. Additionally, she serves as a guest editor for the special issue of Microorganisms on combating bacterial infections.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Victoria Bîrluțiu is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with an extensive and distinguished career in infectious diseases. She has contributed significantly to both academia and clinical research through her roles as a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania. Her expertise spans across numerous critical areas such as COVID-19, sepsis, respiratory and bacterial infections, and hospital-acquired infections.

Education:

  1. High School Diploma (1976-1980)
    • Field: Biology-Chemistry
    • Institution: High School No. 3, Craiova, Romania
  2. Medical Degree (Physician) (1980-1986)
    • Program: General Medicine Degree
    • Institution: Faculty of General Medicine, Craiova, Romania
  3. Medical Intern (01/12/1986 – 09/12/1986)
    • Institution: County Clinical Emergency Hospital No. 1, Craiova, Romania
  4. General Practitioner (09/12/1989 – 30/12/1990)
    • Institution: Medical Dispensary Piscu Vechi, Dolj County, Romania
  5. Specialization in Infectious Diseases (01/01/1991 – 31/03/1994)
    • Institution: Infectious Diseases Department, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  6. Consultant on Infectious Diseases (Confirmation date: 01/04/1994)
    • Issued by: Ministry of Health decree no.240/18.02.1994

Work Experience:

  1. Research Assistant (03/1996 – 30/09/2001)
    • Institution: “Lucian Blaga” University, “Victor Papilian” Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania
    • Sector: Teaching
  2. Professor of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology (Dates unspecified)
    • Institution: “Victor Papilian” Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania
  3. Professor of Infectious Diseases (04/01/2022 – Present)
    • Institution: Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania
  4. Infectious Diseases Chief Department of Sibiu (01/09/2006 – Present)

Additional Skills:

  • Social Skills: Speaker at local and national symposiums, opinion leader in the medical community, contributor to television shows on medical topics, fundraiser for HIV-infected children.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in PC and Office applications.

Research Contributions:

  • Published 186 scientific articles, including 57 in international ISI-indexed journals.
  • Published 10 books.
  • Principal investigator in 14 national and international research projects.

Publication top Notes:

Shedding Light on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Placental Expression of Cell Biomarkers in Negative, Vaccinated, and Positive Pregnant Women

Measles—Clinical and Biological Manifestations in Adult Patients, Including a Focus on the Hepatic Involvement: Results from a Single-Center Observational Cohort Study from Romania

Identification of Factors Associated with Mortality in the Elderly Population with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Results from a Longitudinal Observational Study from Romania

A Real-World Study on the Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Relationship between Antibiotic Exposure and Clostridioides difficile Infection

Our Experience with SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Acute Kidney Injury: Results from a Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study