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.

Professional Profile

Google Scholar

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

Dr. Eyasu Seyoum | Public Health Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eyasu Seyoum | Public Health Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Eyasu Seyoum, The Ohio State Global One Health, Ethiopia

Dr. Eyasu Tigabu Seyoum is a dedicated microbiologist leading crucial initiatives in food safety and zoonoses at the Ohio State Global One Health Ethiopia office. His role includes advancing Ethiopia’s molecular laboratory capacity and molecular surveillance for respiratory viral diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). With extensive expertise in microbial isolation, antimicrobial resistance, and pathogen genome sequencing, Dr. Seyoum plays a key role in strengthening laboratory capabilities and providing mentorship. His research interests cover food safety, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular epidemiology of bacterial infections.

Professional Profile:

 

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seyoum specializes in microbiology with a focus on food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and molecular epidemiology of bacterial infections. His expertise includes microbial isolation, pathogen genome sequencing, and molecular biology techniques like RT-PCR and conventional PCR.

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Tropical and Infectious Diseases (Microbiology), Addis Ababa University (2015)
  • M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (2007)
  • B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Addis Ababa University (2001)

Work Experience:

  • Senior Food Safety and Zoonoses Program Lead and Senior Lab Expert
    Ohio State University Global One Health Initiative (May 2021-Present)

    • Leading food safety and zoonoses projects in Ethiopia 🇪🇹
    • Developing laboratory training materials and ensuring quality assurance 🧪
    • Co-mentoring lab staff and PhD fellows 🧑‍🔬
    • Co-leading AMR project implementation and research proposal development 📝
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow
    Ohio State University Global One Health Initiative (Jan 2019 – Mar 2020)

    • Organized and presented at conferences and symposia 🌍
    • Engaged in GOHi project activities and mentored students 👩‍🎓
  • Acting Director for Bacterial, Parasitic, and Zoonotic Disease Research Directorate
    Feb 2018 – Apr 2019

    • Coordinated research and capacity building activities 🧫
  • Senior Researcher at Bacteriology and Mycology Research Case Team
    Ethiopian Public Health Institute (Jul 2016 – Apr 2021)

    • Provided training and developed research proposals 💡
  • Assistant Professor and Lecturer
    Axum University (Nov 2007 – Jul 2016)

    • Taught courses in Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology 📚
  • Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases Control Expert
    Benishangule-Gumuz Regional Health Bureau (2002-2003)

    • Conducted studies and provided training on malaria and vector-borne diseases 🦠

Engagement in Covid-19 Pandemic Response:

  • National COVID-19 Operational Research Committee Member
    • Reviewed research proposals and co-developed cohort study tools 🦠

Publication top Notes:

Pre-Harvest Food Safety Challenges in Food-Animal Production in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Gene Profile of Clinical<i> Staphylococcus</i><i> aureus:</i> A Multi-Center Study from Ethiopia

Characterization of plasmids carrying <i>bla</i><sub>CTX-M</sub> genes among extra-intestinal <i>Escherichia coli</i> clinical isolates in Ethiopia

Clonal diversity of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> isolates in clinical specimens from selected health facilities in Ethiopia

Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling and Molecular Epidemiological Analysis of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases Produced by Extraintestinal Invasive <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolates From Ethiopia: The Presence of International High-Risk Clones ST131 and ST410 Revealed