JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology

Lijuan Shen

Lijuan Shen

Erik Hormann

Erik Hormann

Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi

Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi

Insu Song

Insu Song

Neil Hutchinson

Neil Hutchinson

Randy Zhu

Randy Zhu

Steve Kerrison

Steve Kerrison

Jusak Jusak

Jusak Jusak

Fanny Yasumaru

Fanny Yasumaru

Segmentation of Panoramic Dental Radiograph Using AI: AU-Net Based Approach
Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
10 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
Dental radiographs, particularly panoramic X-rays, are critical for diagnosing and planning treatments for various dental conditions. Traditional manual analysis of these images is labor-intensive and prone to errors. Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially deep learning techniques, has transformed image segmentation tasks. This research investigates the application and comparative performance of four advanced AI-driven deep learning models—U-Net, TransUNet, V-Net, and UNet++—for segmenting dental structures in panoramic X-rays.
Early Child Health Intervention Using Breathing Sound
Insu Song - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
01 May 2011 - 05 May 2012
Early Child Health Intervention Using Breathing Sound. Insu Song and Joachim Diederich of the James Cook University in Singapore propose a cell phone-based system for collecting and analyzing time location-tagged children's crying and breathing sounds to detect respiratory infections. This system provides treatment information for parents and generates public health data regarding the spread of infectious diseases.
Mobile Banking for Southeast Asia
Insu Song - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2015
Banking and finance is one of the pillars of modern economy Often people in rural areas or people living in resource poor areas have limited access due to lack of KPI and income. Providing affordable banking (micro loans) is challenging due to risk. We develop secure mobile phone based banking to replace conventional KPI to provide affordable loans and banking services. The funding was provided by T-BOB PTET LTD Singapore.
Antioxidant Scanner
Insu Song - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2016
Antioxidant plays a vital role in preventing oxidation of our cells that damages our DNA causing cancerous cells. To protect ourselves we need to eat healthy food that are rich in antioxidants. However measuring antioxidant levels still invasive and expensive. We develop mobile AI application that analyses changes in skin color to measure antioxidant levels. The work was patented in US. The work was funded by Health Partners PTE LTD.
Efficient charging method for bicycle and exercise generators
Insu Song - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2020
Bicycles and exercise machines in gyms have become a popular sources for electricity generation dues awareness of sustainability. However, current charging technology is not suitable due to rapidly changing levels of energy from those sources. We develop a new innovative charging solution that is able to capture 75% or more of the energies generated from bicycles and exercise machines. The work was funded by Health Partners PTE LTD. The work has been filed for patent.
Bowel Sounds Sensor Project in term newborn babies
Insu Song - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
01 Apr 2017 - 01 Apr 2019
To evaluate a novel, miniaturised, non-stethoscope based bowel sounds sensor (BoSS) with signals being processed and acquired by Bluetooth onto a Samsung S7 phone. BoSS1 Project aims to evaluate the quality, user friendliness in acquisition and correlation of bowel sounds analysis with health and sickness in term babies.
VetheRBlocks
Steve Kerrison - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
Create a proof of concept of an immersive learning app that would help students to better understand how data is moved around on networks, including the Internet.
Sleep Habit/A Mobile App to Reduce Bedtime Procrastination
Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
This research presents the design and functionality of a mobile app aimed at addressing bedtime procrastination among busy professionals. The app leverages self-regulation principles, social accountability, and gamification to promote healthier sleep habits. Core features include personalized goal-setting, bedtime routine tracking, progress monitoring through dashboards, and social sharing to enhance motivation. Users benefit from custom reminders, community support, and rewards for consistent adherence to bedtime goals. A typical user experience includes daily reminders, habit reinforcement through motivational messages, and weekly progress summaries. By fostering structured sleep routines, the app improves sleep quality, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Goal-Focused and Social Monitoring Approaches to Reducing Bedtime Procrastination
Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
This project aims to develop a web application that engages users in setting bedtime goals, making the goals public on social media, monitoring the goals, and tracking sleep behaviours. It also aims to test the efficacy of the web application in reducing bedtime procrastination using an experimental approach. The web application designed for the study can be refined and developed into a mobile application for commercialization. The commercialization of the mobile application could attract academic and industry collaborations and opportunities for external research grants.
Asian shark and ray capacity building workshops
Neil Hutchinson - JCU Singapore School of Science and Technology
03 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2026
This was an invited proposal from (1) Synchronicity Earth and (2) the Save Our Seas Foundation to support capacity-building efforts for shark and ray researchers and conservationists in Asia. The project will see 30 delegates from 9 countries across Asia to attend a week-long capacity and skills development workshop hosted at Palawan State University in the Philippines.
Title: Consultancy at Nivan Company, Consultancy at Nivan Company Served as a consultant for Nivan Company, leading the development and management of multiple web application projects. This role integrated academic expertise with real-world digital transformation initiatives.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
End Date: 01 Jan 2018
Title: KPMG Industry, Moderator – KPMG Industry-Academia Collaboration Event (2024) Invited moderator for a high-profile industry-academia event organized by KPMG, contributing to strategic discussions on emerging technologies and workforce skills development.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: MOU Development with Abu Dhabi University, MOU Development with Abu Dhabi University Currently initiating an MoU to support collaborative research and industry-relevant PhD training programs.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2025
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: University of Turin, Italy, MoU Initiation – University of Turin, Italy Spearheaded the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate academic exchange, collaborative research, and potential PhD supervision across institutions, strengthening transnational ties between JCU and the University of Turin.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: JCU, Patent Initiative – DentixAI (2024) Filed a patent for an AI-based bone age estimation tool with applications in immigration, forensics, and sports. The innovation bridges research with real-world humanitarian and regulatory needs.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: JCU, Student Placement Supervision Supervising capstone projects under the Professional Placement subject, ensuring alignment with industry needs and applied learning.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: Singapore Computer Society (SCS), Member – Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Engaged in national-level activities promoting digital skills, ethics in AI, and industry-academia collaboration.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: IEEE Member, IEEE Member Active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), engaging in knowledge exchange in AI, computing, and digital innovation.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: Committee Member & Reviewer – TechTalk 2025, Committee Member & Reviewer – TechTalk 2025 Contributed to the review and curation of technology sessions for the TechTalk 2025 conference. In recognition of this service, received 300 complimentary tickets for students, enabling broad academic participation and exposure to cutting-edge industry insights.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2025
End Date: 01 Jan 2025
Title: ACM Member, ACM Member Member of the Association for Computing Machinery, participating in global discussions on computing trends and educational practices.
Reseracher: Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi (Lecturer, JCU Singapore)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
End Date: 01 Jan 2025