Dr. Md Meftahul Ferdaus

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Machine Learning & AI Researcher

Developing efficient and robust AI systems that integrate artificial intelligence with practical applications across diverse domains. Specializing in visual computing, AI security, and intelligent computing systems.

90+
Publications
1745+
Citations
$118K
Total Funding
20
h-index (Google Scholar)

News & Updates

January 2026 • Accepted
Few-Shot Learning in Video and 3D Object Detection: A Survey
Published in ACM Computing Surveys — IF: 28.0 · #1 in Computer Science Theory & Methods · Q1. A systematic survey of few-shot learning techniques for video analysis and 3D object detection.
November 2025 • Now Online
Published in ACM Computing Surveys — IF: 28.0 · #1 in Computer Science Theory & Methods · Q1. A comprehensive review of ethical and robustness challenges in large language models.
November 2025 • Now Online
Published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews — IF: 16.3 · #1 in Sustainable Energy · Q1. A comprehensive review of foundation models applied to clean energy forecasting.

Research Vision & Core Areas

My research develops efficient and robust AI systems that integrate AI with practical applications across diverse domains. I create innovative solutions in visual computing, Efficient AI, and intelligent computing that directly align with modern computer science priorities.

Visual Computing & Computer Vision

Advanced deep learning models for infrastructure inspection, defect detection, and remote sensing applications.

AI Security & Trustworthy ML

Developing ethical and robust machine learning systems, including trustworthy large language models.

Efficient AI Systems

Creating AI solutions for resource-constrained and interactive environments with real-time processing capabilities.

Scientific Computing & AI

Physics-informed neural networks for ocean forecasting and data-driven modeling in scientific applications.

Research Excellence

U.S. Navy Department Grant
Principal Investigator • $110,000 • January 2026
Pending

Towards Innovative Data Driven and Physics-Informed Neural Networks: Architectures for Ocean Forecasting

Leading research on developing advanced neural network architectures that combine data-driven approaches with physics-informed models for accurate ocean parameter forecasting.

4
Grants Awarded
$118K
Total Funding
50%
Success Rate
3
Countries

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
The University of New South Wales, Canberra • 2016–2019

Specialization: Applied Machine Learning & Autonomous Systems

Dissertation: Development of Advanced Autonomous Learning Algorithms for Nonlinear System Identification and Control

M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering
International Islamic University Malaysia • 2013–2015

Thesis: Design Optimization of Magneto-rheological Damper with Improved Dispersion Stability

B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh • 2011

Focus: Power Systems & Control Engineering

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of New Orleans, LA • April 2023 – Present

Leading AI-powered transformation of infrastructure inspection through advanced deep learning models deployed in unmanned ground vehicles. Developing innovative solutions for defect detection with focus on data imbalance and real-time processing constraints for urban infrastructure maintenance.

Research Fellow
Air Traffic Management Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore • Feb 2022 – Mar 2023

Pioneered explainable machine learning frameworks for human-AI collaboration in air traffic management. Created innovative trust measurement systems between AI and air traffic controllers.

Research Scientist
Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore • Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

Developed machine learning-guided failure detection techniques for advanced nanoscale semiconductors. Combined first-principles physics-based modeling with data-driven approaches.

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