Md Abdus Samad, PhD

I'm a Research Professor at Yeungnam University, South Korea, working at the intersection of signal processing, deep learning, and explainable AI — with applications in wireless networks, medical imaging, IoT sensor networks, and intelligent systems. I've published 60+ SCIE/SSCI papers. I did my Ph.D. at Chosun University as a GKS-PhD scholarship winner with NRF Korea funding.

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Research

I'm interested in signal processing, deep learning, and explainable AI — with applications in wireless networks, medical imaging, IoT sensor networks, and intelligent systems.

2025
	Explainable Deep Ensemble Meta-Learning Framework for Brain Tumor Classification Using MRI Images Kakon, S. Chakrabarty, Z. Al Sazid, I. A. Begum, M. A. Samad, A. S. M. S. Hosen Cancers 17, no. 17: 2853, 2025 paper
	Breast Cancer Prediction with Feature-Selected XGB Classifier, Optimized by Metaheuristic Algorithms P. Sarker, A. Ksibi, M. M. Jamjoom, K. Choi, A. A. Nahid, M. A. Samad Journal of Big Data 12, 78, 2025 paper
	Numerical Modeling of Gain-Switched Dysprosium-Doped Yellow Fiber Lasers I. A. Talin, M. Z. Amin, M. A. Samad Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 2025 paper
	Intelligent Decision Making for Commodities Price Prediction: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Avenues N. Saeed, I. Shafi, S. Pervez, E. B. Thompson, A. K. Castilla, M. A. Samad, I. Ashraf Computational Economics, 2025 paper
2024
	A Graph Mining-Based Approach to Analyze the Dynamics of the Twitter Community of COVID-19 Misinformation Disseminators A. U. Hussna, R. Islam, M. R. Alam, J. Uddin, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad ICT Express, 2024 paper
	StackIL10: A Stacking Ensemble Model for the Improved Prediction of IL-10 Inducing Peptides I. A. Tuhin, M. R. Mia, M. M. Islam, I. Mahmud, H. F. Gongora, M. A. Samad PLOS ONE 19(11): e0313835, 2024 paper
	Cloud IaaS Optimization Using Machine Vision at the IoT Edge and the Grid Sensing Algorithm N. Faruqui, S. Achar, S. Racherla, V. Dhanawat, P. Sripathi, M. M. Islam, J. Uddin, M. A. Othman, M. A. Samad, K. Choi Sensors 24(21):6895, 2024 paper
	An Analysis of Decipherable Red Blood Cell Abnormality Detection Under Federated Environment Leveraging XAI Incorporated Deep Learning S. M. Dipto, M. T. Reza, N. T. Mim, M. A. Samad Scientific Reports 14, 25664, 2024 paper
	When to Use Standardization and Normalization: Empirical Evidence From Machine Learning Models and XAI K. M. Sujon, R. B. Hassan, Z. T. Towshi, M. A. Othman, M. A. Samad, K. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 135300-135314, 2024 paper
	A Review of Approaches for Rapid Data Clustering: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions Mahnoor, I. Shafi, M. Chaudhury, E. C. Montero, E. S. Alvarado, I. D. L. T. Diez, M. A. Samad, I. Imran IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 138086-138120, 2024 paper
	DiabSense: Early Diagnosis of Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Using Smartphone-Based Human Activity Recognition and Diabetic Retinopathy Analysis with Graph Neural Network M. N. U. Alam, I. Hasnine, E. H. Bahadur, A. K. M. Masum, M. B. Urbano, M. M. Vergara, J. Uddin, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad Journal of Big Data, 2024 paper
	Hierarchical Attention Module-Based Hotspot Detection in Wafer Fabrication Using Convolutional Neural Network Model M. Shahroz, M. Ali, A. Tahir, H. F. Gongora, C. U. Rios, M. A. Samad, I. Ashraf IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 92840-92855, 2024 paper
	Deep Transfer Learning-Based Bird Species Classification Using Mel Spectrogram Images M. K. Baowaly, B. C. Sarkar, M. A. A. Walid, M. M. Ahamad, B. C. Singh, E. S. Alvarado, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad PLOS ONE, 2024 paper
	Feature Group Partitioning: An Approach for Depression Severity Prediction with Class Balancing Using Machine Learning Algorithms T. R. Shaha, M. Begum, J. Uddin, V. Y. Torres, J. A. Iturriaga, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2024 paper
	Enhancing Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy Through the Integration of Deep Learning Models and Explainable Artificial Intelligence K. A. Alavee, M. H. Zillanee, M. Mostakim, J. Uddin, E. S. Alvarado, I. T. Diez, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad IEEE Access, 2024 paper
	LCNN: Lightweight CNN Architecture for Software Defect Feature Identification Using Explainable AI M. Begum, M. H. Shuvo, M. K. Nasir, A. Hossain, M. J. Hossain, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad IEEE Access, 2024 paper
	Adaptive Neighborhood Rough Set Model for Hybrid Data Processing: A Case Study on Parkinson's Disease Behavioral Analysis I. Raza, M. H. Jamal, R. Qureshi, A. K. Shahid, A. O. R. Vistorte, M. A. Samad, I. Ashraf Scientific Reports, vol. 14, no. 1, 2024 paper
	Few-Shot Lightweight SqueezeNet Architecture for Induction Motor Fault Diagnosis Using Limited Thermal Image Dataset F. Md. Siraj, S. T. K. Ayon, M. A. Samad, J. Uddin, K. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 50986–50997, 2024 paper
	Medicinal Plant Classification Using Particle Swarm Optimized Cascaded Network M. T. Islam, W. Rahman, M. S. Hossain, K. Roksana, I. D. Azpíroz, R. M. Diaz, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad IEEE Access, vol. 12, 2024 paper
	A Real-Time Air-Writing Model to Recognize Bengali Character M. A. Kader, M. A. Ullah, M. S. Islam, F. F. Sánchez, M. A. Samad AIMS Mathematics, 2024 paper
2023
	Exploring Factors Influencing the Severity of Pregnancy Anemia in India: A Study Using Proportional Odds Model I. A. Talin, M. H. Abid, M. A. Samad et al. Scientific Reports 13, 22816, 2023 paper
	Artificial Intelligence and Behavioral Economics: A Bibliographic Analysis of Research Field Z. Aoujil, M. Hanine, E. S. Flores, M. A. Samad IEEE Access, 2023 paper
	Internet of Things in Pregnancy Care Coordination and Management: A Systematic Review M. M. Hossain, M. A. Kashem, M. M. Islam, M. Sahidullah, S. H. Mumu, J. Uddin, M. A. Samad Sensors 23, 8958, 2023 paper
	Multi-Step Preprocessing with UNet Segmentation and Transfer Learning Model for Pepper Bell Leaf Disease Detection A. A. Alarfaj, A. Altamimi, T. Aljrees, S. Basheer, M. Umer, M. A. Samad et al. IEEE Access, 2023 paper
	Enhancing Taxonomic Categorization of DNA Sequences with Deep Learning: A Multi-Label Approach P. S. Hossain, K. Kim, J. Uddin, M. A. Samad, K. Choi Bioengineering 10, 1293, 2023 paper
	A Systematic Survey of AI Models in Financial Market Forecasting for Profitability Analysis B. H. A. Khattak, I. Shafi, A. S. Khan, E. S. Flores, R. G. Lara, M. A. Samad IEEE Access, 2023 paper
	A Survey on the Role of Industrial IoT in Manufacturing for Implementation of Smart Industry M. S. Farooq, M. Abdullah, S. Riaz, A. Alvi, F. Rustam, M. A. Samad Sensors 23, 8958, 2023 paper
	Benign and Malignant Oral Lesion Image Classification Using Fine-Tuned Transfer Learning Techniques M. M. Islam, K. M. R. Alam, J. Uddin, I. Ashraf, M. A. Samad Diagnostics 13, 3360, 2023 paper
	Software Defects Identification: Results Using Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence Techniques M. Begum, M. H. Shuvo, I. Ashraf, A. A. Mamun, J. Uddin, M. A. Samad IEEE Access, 2023 paper
	Deep Learning-Based Semantic Segmentation for Remote Sensing: A Bibliometric Literature Review K. R. Hasan, A. B. Tuli, M. A.-M. Khan, S.-H. Kee, M. A. Samad, A.-A. Nahid IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 2023 paper
	Real-Time Obstacle Detection with YOLOv8 in a WSN Using UAV Aerial Photography S. Rahman, J. H. Rony, J. Uddin, M. A. Samad Journal of Imaging 9(10):216, 2023 paper
	Adapted Deep Ensemble Learning-Based Voting Classifier for Osteosarcoma Cancer Classification M. A. A. Walid, S. Mollick, P. C. Shill, M. K. Baowaly, M. A. Samad Diagnostics 13, 3155, 2023 paper
	Nerve Root Compression Analysis to Find Lumbar Spine Stenosis on MRI Using CNN T. Shahzadi, M. U. Ali, F. Majeed, M. U. Sana, M. A. Samad Diagnostics 13, no. 18: 2975, 2023 paper
	HGSOXGB: Hunger-Games-Search-Optimization-Based Framework to Predict the Need for ICU Admission for COVID-19 Patients Using EXtreme Gradient Boosting F. T. Pinki, M. A. Awal, K. M. Mumenin, M. S. Hossain, J. A. Faysal, R. Rana, M. A. Samad Mathematics 11, no. 18: 3960, 2023 paper
	DeepPoly: Deep Learning-Based Polyps Segmentation and Classification for Autonomous Colonoscopy Examination M. S. Hossain, M. M. Rahman, M. M. Syeed, M. F. Uddin, M. Hasan, M. A. Samad IEEE Access 11: 95889–902, 2023 paper
	A Bibliometric Analysis on Arrhythmia Detection and Classification from 2005 to 2022 U. U. Gronthy, U. Biswas, S. Tipu, M. A. Samad, A. A. Nahid Diagnostics 13(10), 1732, 2023 paper
	Analysis of Centimeter and Millimeter-Wave Path Loss at Emergency Exit M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi, H. Son, K. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 34217-34226, 2023 paper
	Path Loss Measurement and Modeling of 5G Network in Emergency Indoor Stairwell at 3.7 and 28 GHz M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi, K. Choi PLOS ONE, vol. 18, no. 3, p. e0282781, 2023 paper
	Wave Propagation Modeling Techniques in Tunnel Environments: A Survey M. A. Samad, S.-W. Choi, C.-S. Kim, K. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 2199-2225, 2023 paper
2022
	Android Ransomware Detection From Traffic Analysis Using Metaheuristic Feature Selection M. S. Hossain, N. Hasan, M. A. Samad, H. M. Shakhawat, J. Karmoker, F. Ahmed, K. F. M. N. Fuad, K. Choi IEEE Access 10: 128754–63, 2022 paper
	Path Loss Investigation in Hall Environment at Centimeter and Millimeter-Wave Bands M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi, K. Choi Sensors, vol. 22, p. 6593, 2022 paper
	Analysis and Modeling of Propagation in Tunnel at 3.7 and 28 GHz M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi CMC-Computers, Materials and Continua, 71(2), pp. 3127–3143, 2022 paper
2021
	Results of Large-Scale Propagation Models in Campus Corridor at 3.7 and 28 GHz M. A. Samad, F. D. Diba, Y. J. Kim, D.-Y. Choi Sensors, vol. 21, no. 22, p. 7747, 2021 paper
	Scaling of Rain Attenuation Models: A Survey M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 18, p. 8360, 2021 paper
	Rain Attenuation Scaling in South Korea: Experimental Results and Artificial Neural Network M. A. Samad, F. D. Diba, D.-Y. Choi Electronics, vol. 10, no. 16, p. 2030, 2021 paper
	Centimeter and Millimeter-Wave Propagation Characteristics for Indoor Corridors at 3.7 and 28 GHz: Results from Measurements and Models F. D. Diba, M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 158726-158737, 2021 paper
	An Overview of Rain Attenuation Research in Bangladesh M. A. Samad, M. R. Ahmed, S. Z. Rashid Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, vol. 23, no. 2, p. 902, 2021 paper
	A Survey of Rain Fade Models for Earth–Space Telecommunication Links—Taxonomy, Methods, and Comparative Study M. A. Samad, F. D. Diba, D.-Y. Choi Remote Sensing, vol. 13, no. 10, p. 1965, 2021 paper
	Wireless Telecommunication Links for Rainfall Monitoring: Deep Learning Approach and Experimental Results F. D. Diba, M. A. Samad, J. Ghimire, D.-Y. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 66769–66780, 2021 paper
	A Survey of Rain Attenuation Prediction Models for Terrestrial Links—Current Research Challenges and State-of-the-Art M. A. Samad, F. D. Diba, D.-Y. Choi Sensors, vol. 21, no. 4, p. 1207, 2021 paper
	The Effects of Rain on Terrestrial Links at K, Ka and E-bands in South Korea: Based on Supervised Learning F. D. Diba, M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 9345–9355, 2021 paper
2020
	Learning-Assisted Rain Attenuation Prediction Models M. A. Samad, D.-Y. Choi Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 17, p. 6017, 2020 paper
2015
	The Tropospheric Scintillation Prediction of Earth-to-Satellite Link for Bangladeshi Climatic Condition M. S. Hossain, M. A. Samad Serbian Journal of Electrical Engineering, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 263–273, 2015 paper
2014
	A Comparative Study of Carrier Frequency Offset (CFO) Estimation Techniques for OFDM Systems A. G. Abshir, M. M. Abdullahi, M. A. Samad IOSR Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 01–06, 2014
	Correlation Between Brain's Adjoin and Diverse Hemisphere for Motor Imagery Task Relating to Central and Peripheral Nervous System M. A. Samad, M. I. Huq International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision (ICIEV), pp. 1-6, 2014 paper
2012
	FIR Filter Design Using Modified Lanczos Window Function M. A. Samad, J. Uddin, M. R. Ahmed Advanced Materials Research, vol. 566, pp. 49–56, 2012 paper
	Correlation Between Sensorimotor Area of Central Nervous System with Peripheral Nervous System by EEG and NCV for Motor Imagery Task M. A. Samad, M. I. Huq International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE), RUET, Bangladesh, 2012
	A Novel Window Function Yielding Suppressed Mainlobe Width and Minimum Sidelobe Peak M. A. Samad International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 91–103, 2012 paper

Academic Service & Affiliations

Current Position: Research Professor, Yeungnam University, South Korea
Lab: SignalMind Lab
IEEE Member
Peer Reviewer: Multiple Web of Science-indexed journals
Previous: Assistant Professor, International Islamic University Chittagong (2013–2017)

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