Research Projects

Cutting-edge research in AI, machine learning, and intelligent systems

Ocean Forecasting with Physics-Informed Neural Networks
Pending
2026$110,000 U.S. Navy Department Grant

Developing innovative data-driven and physics-informed neural network architectures for accurate ocean parameter forecasting. This project combines traditional oceanographic models with modern deep learning techniques to improve prediction accuracy.

Deep LearningPhysics-Informed MLOcean ScienceTime Series
AI-Powered Infrastructure Inspection
Active
2023-PresentUniversity of New Orleans

Leading the development of advanced deep learning models for automated defect detection in urban infrastructure. Deployed in unmanned ground vehicles for real-time inspection of culverts and sewer systems with focus on handling data imbalance.

Computer VisionDeep LearningInfrastructureReal-time Systems
Explainable AI for Air Traffic Management
Completed
2022-2023Nanyang Technological University

Pioneered explainable machine learning frameworks for human-AI collaboration in air traffic management. Created innovative trust measurement systems between AI and air traffic controllers to enhance joint decision-making capabilities.

Explainable AIHuman-AI InteractionAviationTrust Systems
ML-Guided Failure Detection in Nanoscale Semiconductors
Completed
2020-2022A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research

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

Machine LearningSemiconductorPhysics-Based ModelingNanoelectronics
Autonomous Learning for Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles
Completed
2017$3,500 Defence Science & Technology Group Grant

Built evolving neuro-fuzzy-based intelligent control framework for flapping wing micro air vehicles. Developed novel autonomous learning algorithms addressing control challenges in highly dynamic aerial systems.

Autonomous SystemsFuzzy Neural NetworksControl SystemsRobotics
Parsimonious Learning Machines (PALMs)
Completed
2016-2019UNSW Australia

Developed novel Parsimonious Learning Machines addressing high-parameter bottlenecks in traditional fuzzy neural network designs. Created efficient algorithms for nonlinear system identification with reduced computational complexity.

Neural NetworksOptimizationSystem IdentificationEfficient AI
Few-Shot Learning for Remote Sensing
Completed
2022-2024Nanyang Technological University

Research on explainable few-shot learning techniques for remote sensing and computer vision applications. Developed attention mechanisms and feature aggregation networks for improved classification with limited training data.

Few-Shot LearningRemote SensingAttention MechanismsComputer Vision
Trustworthy Large Language Models
Active
2024-PresentUniversity of New Orleans

Comprehensive review and research on ethical and robust large language models. Investigating safety, fairness, and reliability aspects of LLMs for responsible AI deployment.

Large Language ModelsAI EthicsTrustworthy AISafety

International Collaborations

United States
University of New Orleans
U.S. Navy Department
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research
Australia
UNSW Australia
Defence Science & Technology Group