Saydul Akbar Murad

Graduate Research Assistant
School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering
The University of Southern Mississippi

About

Saydul Akbar Murad is a PhD student in the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi, USA. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Engineering, from Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. He further enhanced his academic credentials by obtaining a master's degree in Computer Science from the University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia. Murad's research interests are primarily focused on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Neuroscience, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Communication, and Cloud Computing. He has made significant contributions to these fields through extensive publications in various prestigious journals and conferences. His excellence in research was recognized with the Best Paper Award at the 8th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management. In addition to his research endeavors, Murad serves as an editor for the Journal of Computer Science, where he contributes his deep knowledge and expertise in the field.

Research Interest

ML, DL, BCI, Neuroscience, P2P Communication.

Technical Skill

  • Simulator: CloudSim, omnet++.
  • Language: C/C++, Java, Python, HTML, CSS.
  • Database: MySQL
  • ML: Matplotlib, Tensorflow, Keras, Sklearn, NLTK, Pandas, Numpy
  • IDE: Spyder, Colab, Jupyter Notebook, Code Blocks, Dev-C++, PyCharm.
  • Have strong knowledge in android app development with java.
  • Proficient in Latex.
saydulakbarmurad@gmail.com
saydulakbar.murad@usm.edu
Education
  • PhD in Computer Science, University of Southern Mississippi, USA, Running
  • MSc in Computer Science, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia, 2023
  • BSc in Information & Communication Eng., Noakhali Science & Tech. Univ., Bangladesh 2020

Publication

Journal Articles

[1]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Nick Rahimi “Unveiling Thoughts: A Review of Advancements in EEG Brain Signal Decoding into Text” IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems. (2024) (IF 5)

[2]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Nick Rahimi “Secure and Efficient Hierarchical P2P Fog Architecture: A Novel Approach for IoT” IEEE Internet of Things Journal. (2024) (IF 10.6)

[3]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Zafril Rizal M Azmi, Abu Jafar Md Muzahid, Md Murad Hossain Sarker, M Saef Ullah Miah, MD Khairul Bashar Bhuiyan, Nick Rahimi, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “Priority based job scheduling technique that utilizes gaps to increase the efficiency of job distribution in cloud computing” Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems. (2024) (IF 4.5)

[4]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Zafril Rizal M Azmi, Abu Jafar Md Muzahid, MD Khairul Bashar Bhuiyan, Md Saib, Nick Rahimi, Nusrat Jahan Prottasha, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “SG-PBFS: Shortest Gap-Priority Based Fair Scheduling technique for job scheduling in cloud environment” Future Generation Computer Systems. (2024) (IF 7.5)

[5]. KM Aslam Uddin, Farida Siddiqi Prity, Maisha Tasnim, Sumiya Nur Jannat, Mohammad Omar Faruk, Jahirul Islam, Saydul Akbar Murad , Apurba Adhikary, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “Machine Learning-Based Screening Solution for COVID-19 Cases Investigation: Socio-Demographic and Behavioral Factors Analysis and COVID-19 Detection” Human-Centric Intelligent Systems. (2023)

[6]. Md Bipul Hossain, Anika Shama, Apurba Adhikary, Avi Deb Raha, KM Aslam Uddin, Mohammad Amzad Hossain, Imtia Islam, Saydul Akbar Murad , Md Shirajum Munir, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “An Explainable Artificial Intelligence Framework for the Predictive Analysis of Hypo and Hyper Thyroidism Using Machine Learning Algorithms ” Human-Centric Intelligent Systems. (2023)

[7]. Chandra Shekhar Kundu, Apurba Adhikary, Md Shamim Ahsan, Abidur Rahaman, Md Bipul Hossain, Avi Deb Raha, Saydul Akbar Murad , Farid Ahmed “Design and analysis of performance parameters for achieving high efficient ITO/PEDOT: PSS/P3HT: PCBM/Al organic solar cell ” Journal of Optics. (2023) (IF 1.8)

[8]. Nusrat Jahan Prottasha, Saydul Akbar Murad, Abu Jafar Md Muzahid, Masud Rana, Md Kowsher, Apurba Adhikary, Sujit Biswas, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “Impact learning: A learning method from features impact and competition” In Journal of Computational Science. (2023) (IF 3.817)

[9]. Abu Jafar Md Muzahid, Syafiq Fauzi Kamarulzaman, Md Arafatur Rahman, Saydul Akbar Murad, Md Abdus Samad Kamal and Ali H Alenezi “Multiple vehicle cooperation and collision avoidance in automated vehicles: survey and an AI-enabled conceptual framework” Scientific Reports. (2023) (IF 4.996)

[10]. Israt Jahan, K. M. Aslam Uddin, Saydul Akbar Murad, M. Saef Ullah Miah, Tanvir Zaman Khan, Mehedi Masud, Sultan Aljahdali and Anupam Kumar Bairagi “4D: A Real-Time Driver Drowsiness Detector Using Deep Learning” Electronics, MDPI. (2023) (IF 2.690)

[11]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Abu Jafar Md Muzahid, and Zafril Rizal Bin M Azmi “A Review on Job Scheduling Technique in Cloud Computing and Priority Rule Based Intelligent Framework” Journal of King Saud University-Computer and Information Sciences. (2022) (IF 9.006)

[12]. Nusrat Jahan Prottasha, Abdullah Sami, MD Kowsher, Saydul Akbar Murad, Anupam Kumar Bairagi, Mehedi Masud, and Mohammed Baz “Transfer Learning for Sentiment Analysis Using BERT Base Supervised Fine Tuning” in Sensors. (2022) (IF 3.847)

[13]. Apurba Adhikary, Joy Bhuiya, Saydul Akbar Murad, Md. Bipul Hossain, K. M. Aslam Uddin,MD Estihad Faysal, Abidur Rahaman, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “Performance Evaluation of Micro Lens Arrays: Improvement of Light Intensity and Efficiency of White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes” in PLOS ONE. (2022) (IF 3.752)

[14]. Saydul Akbar Murad, ABU JAFAR MD MUZAHID and Apurba Adhikary “AI Powered Asthma Prediction Towards Treatment Formulation: An Android App Approach” in Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing. (2022) (IF 3.41)

Conference Publications

[1]. Sindhuja Penchala, Saydul Akbar Murad , Indranil Roy, Bidyut Gupta, Nick Rahimi “Unveiling Text Mining Potential: A Comparative Analysis of Document Classification Algorithms”. Proceedings of 39th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications.

[1]. Saydul Akbar Murad , Nick Rahimi “Secure and Scalable Permissioned Blockchain using LDE-P2P Networks”. 2023 10th International Conference on Internet of Things: Systems, Management and Security (IOTSMS).

[2]. Saydul Akbar Murad , Zafril Rizal M Azmi, Faria Jerin Brishti, Md Saib, Anupam Kumar Bairagi “Priority Based Fair Scheduling: Enhancing Efficiency in Cloud Job Distribution”. 2023 IEEE 8th International Conference On Software Engineering and Computer Systems (ICSECS)).

[3]. Saydul Akbar Murad,, Nick Rahimi, Indranil Roy Bidyut Gupta “Design of a New Secured Hierarchical Peer-to-Peer Fog Architecture Based on Linear Diophantine Equation”. 38th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications.

[4]. Md. Kowsher, Anik Tahabilder, Saydul Akbar Murad “Impact learning: A Robust machine learning algorithm”. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management (ICCCM 2020).

[5]. Apurba Adhikary, Saydul Akbar Murad, Md. Shirajum Munir, and Choong Seon Hong “Edge Assisted Crime Prediction and Evaluation Framework for Machine Learning Algorithms”. 2022 International Conference on Information Networking (ICOIN).

[6]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Zafril Rizal Bin M Azmi, Nusrat Jahan Prottasha, and Md Kowsher “Computer-aided system for extending the performance of diabetes analysis and prediction” is published at the conference of ICSECS - 2021.

[7]. Saydul Akbar Murad, ABU JAFAR MD MUZAHID, Zafril Rizal Bin M Azmi and Imran Sunny “Comparative study on job scheduling using priority rule and machine learning.” in IEEE Conference 2021.

[8]. Md Shamimul Islam, Md Mahedi Hasan, Sohaib Abdullah, Jalal Uddin Md Akbar, N H M Arafat, Saydul Akbar Murad “A deep Spatio-temporal network for vision-based sexual harassment detection” in IEEE Conference 2021.

[9]. ABU JAFAR MD MUZAHID, Md. Abdur Rahim,Saydul Akbar Murad, Syafiq Fauzi Kamrulzaman and Md Arafatur Rahman “Optimal Safety Planning and driving Decision-Making for Multiple Autonomous Vehicles: A learning Based Approach” in IEEE Conference 2021.

[10]. N H M Arafat, Md Ileas Pramanik, Abu Jafar Md Muzahid, Bibo Lu, Sumaiya Jahan and Saydul Akbar Murad “A Conceptual Anonymity Model to Ensure Privacy for Sensitive Network Data” in IEEE Conference 2021.

Book Chapter

[1]. Nick Rahimi, Saydul Akbar Murad, Sarah B. Lee “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Cybersecurity” in Generating Entrepreneurial Ideas With AI, IGI Global.

[2]. Saydul Akbar Murad, Nick Rahimi, Indranil Roy, Bidyut Gupta “Security challenges in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)” in Quality Assessment and Security in Industrial Internet of Things, CRC Press.

[3]. AKM Bahalul Haque, Tasfia Nausheen, Abdullah Al Mahfuj Shaan, and Saydul Akbar Murad “Security Attack Analysis and Countermeasures in 5G IoT Technology” in 5G and Beyond 2022.

Project

Current and Past Research Projects

1. P2P Communication in Fog Computing

This project introduces a new integrated peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture within the fog layer. The proposed model is an advanced iteration of the existing 2-layer LDEPTH architecture, specifically tailored for P2P networks. In this sophisticated framework, networks are meticulously organized in a hierarchical manner. Each network within this hierarchy is characterized by a remarkably concise diameter, limited to a single overlay hop. GitHub

2. Job Scheduling Technique in Cloud Computing

In this project, a novel priority-based job scheduling method, designated as SG-PBFS, has been introduced and meticulously developed. Several experiments have been conducted to validate and refine this technique. The SG-PBFS method is innovatively designed, considering several critical factors, including CPU time, the timing of job arrivals, and the length of each job. This approach aims to optimize scheduling efficiency by prioritizing tasks based on these parameters, leading to more effective management of computational resources and enhanced overall system performance. GitHub

3. Department Management System Through an Android App

This project involved developing a sophisticated Android application crafted meticulously using Java. The application is designed to serve as a comprehensive educational management tool, encompassing many functionalities. It allows for the efficient addition and management of various academic elements such as notices, detailed course information, and student profiles. Additionally, the application streamlines the process of taking attendance, thereby enhancing the efficiency of classroom management. It also includes features for recording and analyzing semester results, providing a robust platform for academic assessment. Furthermore, the application facilitates a unique feature for integrating parents' comments, offering a channel for parental engagement in the educational process. GitHub

4. Impact learning Implementation

Impact Learning is a robust machine learning algorithm, which is being used widely to achieve more advanced results on many machine-learning related challenges. Impact learning is a supervised machine learning algorithm for resolving classification and linear or non-linear regression knowledge from examples. To install in your machine learning environment just command pip installs impact learning. GitHub

5. An Intelligent Android to Predict Asthma

Contributed to and engaged in research for the creation of a socially intelligent application, aimed at developing predictive and treatment planning systems for asthma. The work involved researching, designing, and implementing a machine learning strategy focused on minimizing errors during the execution of tasks. This approach was integral to enhancing the application's accuracy and efficiency in managing asthma-related health scenarios.. GitHub

6. Java-Powered Customer Order Management and Analytics System

This application, crafted using Java, is designed to facilitate the process of order placement by customers. It enables users to select and order items with ease. Additionally, the app provides a feature for customers to leave reviews for their purchased items, offering valuable feedback and insights. Beyond these functionalities, the app has a comprehensive system to track and summarize all transactions over a month. This feature provides a clear overview of monthly sales and customer engagement, making it an essential tool for business analytics and strategy development. The application's user-friendly interface and robust backend make it a reliable and efficient solution for managing customer orders and reviews and analyzing monthly business performance. GitHub

Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

School of Computing Sciences & Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi. Currently, working to decode the human brain signal into text. Besides I am working on Machine Learning in Cybersecurity and Blockchain system.

February 2023 – Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Faculty of Computing, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. Working as a research assistant in a networking lab. My research topic was "New Priority Rule Job Scheduling Technique that Utilizes Gaps to Increase the Efficiency of Job Distribution".

February 2021 – January 2023

Adjunct Faculty (Lecturer)

Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh. There, my responsibilities included conducting lectures on DBMS, along with supervising the related laboratory sessions.

August 2022 – December 2022

Industrial Trainee

BTCL Nandankanon, Chittagong branch. Industrial training at BTCL gives me an idea about how to deal with corporate life and knowledge about Telephone Line Connection, Optical fiber communication, structure, etc.

Feb 2019 – March 2019

Research Assistant

Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University. Here, I am working at a computer simulator lab. I build some android applications using java.

May 2019 – Feb 2020

Assistant Director

I had worked as an assistant director at Vertex university admission coaching. I had controlled 200 students by maintaining their classes and solving various problems.

May 2018 – Jan 2019

Achievements

  • Best Proposal Project, The University of Southern Mississippi, USA. Grant amount: $500.
  • Industrial GRANTS, supported by Kaneka Production, Malaysia. Grant amount: RM24000.
  • FRGS GRANTS, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Grant amount: RM81000.
  • Master's Research Scholarship, funded by the MHE, Malaysia. Grant amount: RM21600.
  • Best Publication Award, UMP, Malaysia
  • Best Research Paper Award in the 9th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management, ACM, 2020.
  • 3rd Place at NSTU Intra University Programming Contest 2016.

Voluntary Works

Journal Editorship
Review Research Article
  • IEEE Internet of Things
  • IEEE Access
  • Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Systems Science and Engineering
  • Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2023)
  • International Conference on Big Data IoT and Machine Learning (BIM 2023)
  • 4th International Conference on Communication and Intelligent Systems (ICCIS 2022)
  • IEEE Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2022)

Others

Professional Training
  • Research writing skill, EMK Center (2021)
  • Data Science with Python (Part 1), Maker Lab, EMK Center (2020)
  • Data Science with Python (Part 2), Maker Lab, EMK Center (2020)
  • Android Application Development- Java, SEIP under Basis Institute of Technology and Management (2019)
  • Android Application Development, LICT, Bangladesh (2016)
Workshops And Presentation
  • Oral Presentation, at The University of Southern Mississippi, USA on The Topic of Decoding Brainwaves: A Hybrid Neural Network Approach for Translating EEG Signals into Text in 2024.
  • Oral Presentation, at 2023 10th International Conference on Internet of Things: Systems, Management and Security (IOTSMS), USA.
  • Oral Presentation, at 8th International Conference on Software Engineering \& Computer Systems 2023, Malaysia.
  • Oral Presentation, at 38th International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, USA.
  • Oral Presentation, at National Conference for Postgraduate Research (NCON-PGR), 2022, UMP, Malaysia.
  • Oral Presentation, at 2021 Emerging Technology in Computing, Communication, and Electronics (ETCCE), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Oral Presentation, at 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SYSTEM (ICSECS – 2021), UMP, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Workshops Research and Academic Career. Conducted by UniV Summer School (Three weeklong workshops).