Md Shakhawat Hossain, PhD
Associate Professor, Kochi University of Technology (KUT)
Academic Achievements
Research impact and career highlights
150+
Publications
2000+
Citations
15+
Awards & Grants
25+
Students Supervised
Research Impact
Metrics highlighting research contributions
45
H-Index
30+
International Collaborations
50+
Invited Talks
Education
Academic background and qualifications
Ph.D. in Information and Communications Engineering
Tokyo Institute of Technology , Japan
Medical Imaging
Dissertation: Quality evaluation of whole slide images for the purpose of automated analysis and diagnosis in digital pathology
This thesis focuses on developing a quality evaluation method for whole slide images (WSIs) to ensure their suitability for automated analysis in digital pathology. While WSIs offer significant potential for …
Master of Engineering in Information Processing
Tokyo Institute of Technology , Japan
Medical Imaging
Dissertation: Artifact Dectection from Whole Slide Images
Accurate artifact detection in Whole Slide Images (WSIs) is crucial for ensuring reliable automated analysis in digital pathology. Artifacts such as tissue folds, air bubbles, focus blur, and scanner …
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Rajshahi , Bangladesh
Image Processing
Dissertation: Multiband approach for Image Quality Enhancement using Wavelet
This thesis presents a multiband approach using wavelet transform to enhance image quality for computer-aided diagnosis. By effectively reducing noise and improving image clarity, the method supports more accurate …
BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Rajshahi , Bangladesh
Image Processing
Dissertation: An Interactive Web-based Image Processing System
This thesis presents the development of an interactive web-based image processing system built using JavaScript. The system enables users to perform various image editing and processing operations online without …
Awards & Grants
Recognition and funding achievements
Multimodal AI for Breast Cancer Subtype Analysis and Precision Therapy Recommendation
Kochi University of Technology, Japan
This project aims to develop a multimodal AI system that analyzes diverse breast cancer data—including histopathology, clinical, genetic, and imaging data—to accurately determine cancer …
AI-guided Endoscope Vision for Real-Time Navigation, Examination and Surgery to Enhance Endoscopists’ Efficiency and Improve Patients’ Comfort
Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Digestive diseases, ranging from harmless lesions to life-threatening cancer, are highly prevalent worldwide and have increased rapidly in the last 20 years at a …
Tumor Cellularity Assessment of Breast Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Independent University, Bangladesh Vice Chancellor Research Grant
This research project focuses on developing an automated method to assess residual tumor cellularity (RTC) in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy. Currently, RTC evaluation is …
Predicting the Therapeutic Response of Bevacizumab Humanized Monoclonal Therapy on Ovarian Cancer Patients
Independent University, Bangladesh Sponsored Research Grant
Ovarian cancer (OC) is the leading cause of death among gynecologic cancers worldwide. In Dhaka, a recent survey of 117 cancer patients found that …
Low-cost and Rapid HER2 Grading of Breast Cancer Patients in Bangladesh
Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
Each year, over 13,000 women in Bangladesh are diagnosed with breast cancer, and about 7,000 die. Late diagnosis and high costs are major challenges. HER2 …
Machine learning assisted decision (MAD) Support System for the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Breast Cancer Patients
Independent University, Bangladesh Sponsored Research Grant
In Bangladesh, over 13,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) annually, and more than 7,000 die—resulting in a death rate of 53.8%. Planning …
Practical Image Quality Evaluation for Whole Slide Image Analysis
MURATA Science Foundation Research Grant, Japan
Pathology traditionally relies on microscopes to examine tissue samples, but this method is time-consuming, difficult to share, and degrades over time. Whole Slide Imaging …
Professional Activities
Editorial boards, reviewing, and service
Editorial Boards
5+
Serving on editorial boards of leading journals in AI and medical imaging
Peer Review
50+
Regular reviewer for top-tier conferences and journals in the field
Committee Service
10+
Active member of program committees for major conferences
Research Impact Metrics
Comprehensive view of research contributions
Publications
Citations
H-Index
Students
Grants
5+
Patents