Dr.Zahra Tabatabaei |Medical image|Best Researcher Award

postdoc, Universitat Politècnica de València,Spain

Dr. Zahra Tabatabaei is a postdoctoral researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain. She specializes in artificial intelligence, robotics, and intelligent control systems. Dr. Tabatabaei holds a Ph.D. in Computer Aided Design In Mechanical Engineering & Robotics (2013) from the University of Isfahan, Iran, where she also earned her M.Sc. in Computer Aided Design In Mechanical Engineering and B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering. With extensive experience in AI development, she has contributed to academia and industry through research, patents, and leadership roles, including heading RoboCup teams and co-founding Unitech. Her expertise bridges cutting-edge AI innovation and practical applications.

 

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 Education :

Ph.D. in AI Technologies for Health and Wellbeing (2013–2017),Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain,Thesis: Strategies for Cloud-Based Histological Image Retrieval,Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering,Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran,Thesis: Object-Based Feature Extraction Using Segmentation,Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering,Hamedan University of Technology, Hamedan, Iran

 

🏢 Experience:

Early Stage Researcher in Marie-Curie Funded Project (H2020 Agreement ID: 860627), 2021–Present
Conducted research in the CLARIFY Project, focusing on Content-Based Medical Image Retrieval (CBMIR) for histopathological images. Developed Python algorithms for image processing and collaborated with international researchers and pathologists to advance CBMIR methodologies and improve image retrieval systems.,Software Developer, Tyris Software Company, 2020–Present,Specialized in histopathological image processing and analysis, implementing tailored solutions for medical imaging challenges using advanced techniques.,Research Fellow, University of Stavanger (UiS), Sep 2021–Dec 2021,Developed an unsupervised classification approach for histopathological cancer images, leveraging the largest pixel-wise annotated prostate cancer dataset. Designed a high-performance classifier for accurate cancer detection without relying on non-histopathological pre-trained models.,Research Fellow, University of Granada (UGR), Jun 2022–Jul 2022,Investigated the impact of color normalization on feature extraction and retrieval accuracy in CBMIR systems, focusing on histopathological image analysis.

 

Skills:

Programming & Tools,Proficient in Python (TensorFlow, OpenCV, matplotlib), MATLAB, VScode, Docker, FastAPI, Streamlit, and SQL.,Technical Expertise,Skilled in neural networks, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), deep learning architectures, image preprocessing, feature extraction, object detection, computer vision techniques, and machine learning.,Teaching & Content Creation,Experienced in academic writing and creating instructional content on Python, machine learning, and image processing platforms.

 

Research Focus :

Zahra Tabatabaei’s research emphasizes developing innovative techniques for medical image retrieval and analysis, particularly in histopathology. Her contributions include advancing unsupervised classification methods, enhancing retrieval accuracy through feature extraction and color normalization, and creating domain-specific classifiers. Through collaboration on international research projects, she has significantly improved CBMIR methodologies, showcasing expertise in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and image processing.

 

🔬Awards:

Awarded for achievements in state-of-the-art feature extraction methods at Hamedan University of Technology in 2018 and non-linear feature classification at Bu-Ali Sina University in 2018. Certified in deep learning for image processing (2022) and academic writing for research paper composition (2023).

 Publications:

  • Title: MRI and PET/SPECT image fusion at feature level using ant colony-based segmentation
    Authors: HR Shahdoosti, Z Tabatabaei
    Journal: Biomedical Signal Processing and Control
    Year: 2019
    Volume/Issue: 47, Pages 63-74
    Citations: 51

 

  • Title: Residual block Convolutional Auto Encoder in Content-Based Medical Image Retrieval
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, A Colomer, K Engan, J Oliver, V Naranjo
    Conference: 2022 IEEE 14th Image, Video, and Multidimensional Signal Processing Workshop
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 17

 

  • Title: Deep learning for skin melanocytic tumors in whole-slide images: A systematic review
    Authors: A Mosquera-Zamudio, L Launet, Z Tabatabaei, R Parra-Medina, et al.
    Journal: Cancers
    Year: 2022
    Volume/Issue: 15 (1), Article 42
    Citations: 11

 

  • Title: Towards More Transparent and Accurate Cancer Diagnosis with an Unsupervised CAE Approach
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, A Colomer, JO Moll, V Naranjo
    Conference/Journal: IEEE Explore
    Year: 2023
    DOI: 10.10363200
    Citations: 10

 

  • Title: Wwfedcbmir: World-wide federated content-based medical image retrieval
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, Y Wang, A Colomer, J Oliver Moll, Z Zhao, V Naranjo
    Journal: Bioengineering
    Year: 2023
    Volume/Issue: 10 (10), Article 1144
    Citations: 9

 

  • Title: Object-based feature extraction for hyperspectral data using firefly algorithm
    Authors: HR Shahdoosti, Z Tabatabaei
    Journal: International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics
    Year: 2020
    Volume/Issue: 11 (6), Pages 1277-1291
    Citations: 9

 

  • Title: Self-supervised learning of a tailored Convolutional Auto Encoder for histopathological prostate grading
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, A Colomer, K Engan, J Oliver, V Naranjo
    Conference: EUSIPCO 2023
    Year: 2023
    DOI: 10.23919/EUSIPCO58844.2023.10289741
    Citations: 7

 

  • Title: Intelligent vectorised architecture for performance enhancement of GNSS receivers in signal blocking situations
    Authors: A Tabatabaei, Z Koohi, MR Mosavi, Z Tabatabaei
    Journal: Survey Review
    Year: 2021
    Volume/Issue: 53 (381), Pages 513-527
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Advancing Content-Based Histopathological Image Retrieval Pre-Processing: A Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Color Normalization Techniques
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, F Pérez Bueno, A Colomer, JO Moll, R Molina, V Naranjo
    Journal: Applied Sciences
    Year: 2024
    Volume/Issue: 14 (5), Article 2063
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Siamese Content-based Search Engine for a More Transparent Skin and Breast Cancer Diagnosis through Histological Imaging
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, A Colomer, JAO Moll, V Naranjo
    Platform: arXiv Preprint
    Year: 2024
    DOI/URL: arXiv:2401.08272
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Deep learning strategies for histological image retrieval
    Authors: Z Tabatabaei, A Colomer, JO Moll, V Naranjo
    Institution: UPV
    Year: 2024

 

  • Title: A new object-based feature extraction method using segmentation for classification of hyperspectral images
    Authors: ZT Hamid Reza Shahdoosti
    Journal: Electronics Industries Quarterly
    Year: 2020
    Volume/Issue: 2 (11), Pages 109-128

 

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Tabatabaei is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her strengths in technical expertise, impactful research, international collaboration, and knowledge dissemination make her a standout nominee. Addressing areas such as project leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration could further enhance her profile.

Zahra Tabatabaei |Medical image|Best Researcher Award

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