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Dr. Arko Barman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Rice University's D2K Lab, affiliated with Rice University in Houston, Texas. He joined the D2K Lab in July 2020. Previously, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). His academic journey includes a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University (2009), an M.E. in Signal Processing from the Indian Institute of Science (2011), and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Houston (2018).
Dr. Barman's research focuses on Medical Image Computing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Heuristic Optimization Algorithms. He also contributes to curriculum design and has extensive teaching experience across various academic levels. His work bridges computational techniques with healthcare applications, including tumor segmentation, biomarker discovery, and neurodegenerative disease analysis.
His recent research highlights include studies on Alzheimer's biomarkers, macular degeneration mechanisms, and AI-driven solutions for medical imaging challenges. He has also explored educational innovations such as team-based project learning and client-facing consulting courses, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship.
Dr. Barman's work spans diverse domains, from wildlife monitoring using aerial imagery to uncovering systemic racial biases in traffic stops, demonstrating a commitment to applying computational methods to real-world problems. His contributions to the D2K Lab reflect a focus on translational research and education.
