Bio

Dr. Asharaf S is a distinguished computer engineer and scientist renowned for his expertise in machine learning algorithms. Currently a Professor at IIITM-K/DUK, he also imparts knowledge as a visiting faculty for MDP programs at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and mentors at Kerala Startup Mission. Dr. Asharaf holds a PhD and Master of Engineering degrees in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and earned his B.Tech in Computer Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology. His career includes roles as a lecturer at T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam, and as a Research Scientist at America Online (AOL) R&D Labs. His accomplishments include several prestigious awards and grants, such as the IBM outstanding PhD student award and DBT/BIRAC/Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Research Grant. Dr. Asharaf is also a prolific author with numerous publications and has played key roles in initiatives like Maker Village Cochin and the Kerala Blockchain Academy. His research interests encompass data engineering, machine learning, information retrieval, and blockchain technologies. Access his research publications on Google Scholar to delve into his impactful contributions to the field.