About Me
Hello, I'm Ishika Tarin, but you can call me Ime. I completed my undergraduate BSc. degree in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I am always eager to learn new things and take on new challenges. I believe that each and every moment should be enjoyed, for this youth wont come twice. I am a fan of arts and also love to hangout. I love painting, dancing, singing, travelling and trying new food items. I also love to photograph each moment I spend enjoying.
Currently, I am serving as a Research Assistant in the Next-generation Computing (NeC) Research Group within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at BUET, a position I have held since July 2024. In this role, I am actively involved in a significant research project funded by the Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO) under the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Bangladesh. The project is centered on applying advanced technologies to enhance groundwater data imputation and forecasting specifically for the North Western region of Bangladesh.
Latest News
- Joined as a fulltime Research Assistant in Next-generation Computing (NeC) Research Group, Department of CSE at BUET.
- Graduated with a BSc degree from the Department of CSE at BUET.
- Undergraduate thesis defended
- "A COVID Story: Corresponding Perspectives Dissection for COVID-19 Pandemic" was accepted to High-Confidence Computing Journal 2024
Education
Degree of Bachelor of Science
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
2019 - 2024
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology; Dhaka, Bangladesh
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Science
2016 - 2018
Holy Cross College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Stood 5th in HSC talentpool scholarship in Dhaka Board. GPA: 5.00/5.00
Secondary School Certificate
Science
2012 - 2015
Monipur High School, Dhaka
Stood 35th in SSC talentpool scholarship in Dhaka Board. GPA: 5.00/5.00
Stood 1st in JSC talentpool scholarship in Mirpur thana, Dhaka Board. GPA: 5.00/5.00
Research
Research Topics
Human Computer Interaction
Social Computing
Accessible Computing
Deep Learning
Image Processing
Computer Vision
Research Works
Revealing Influences of Socioeconomic Factors over Disease Outbreaks
Published in ACM SIGCAS & SIGCHI Computing and Sustainable Societies (COMPASS 2022) (Acceptance rate: 37%)
Supervisor: Dr. A.B.M. Alim Al Islam
Research topics: Human-centered computing, Social computing, Exploratory data analysis
Artifact: Scraped Data; Correlation Analysis: Pearson and Spearman correlation; Tech: Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, NetworkX
A COVID Story: Corresponding Perspectives Dissection for COVID-19 Pandemic
Accepted to High-Confidence Computing Journal 2024
Supervisor: Dr. A.B.M. Alim Al Islam
Research topics: Human-centered computing, Social computing, Exploratory data analysis
Artifact: Questionnaire; Method: Survey study; Data: Survey;
Participant: People of all classes from Bangladesh, India, the USA;
Analysis: Pearson correlation; Tech: Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, NetworkX
Women-Friendly: Exploring Perspectives and Experiences of Women Owners of Small-Scale Online Business Ventures in Bangladesh
Under review
Supervisor: Dr. A.B.M. Alim Al Islam
Research topics: Human-centered computing, Empirical studies in collaborative and social computing
Artifact: Questionnaire; Method: Interview study; Data: Interview;
Participant: Women doing business of all classes (especially young and middle-aged) from Bangladesh;
Analysis: Qualitative.
A New Benchmark Dataset For Logo Image Retrieval
Undergraduate Thesis Work
This thesis aims to enhance existing deep-learning models and develop a specialized dataset, involving meticulous annotation of self-made datasets and rigorous two-step refinement.
Supervisor: Dr. Md Monirul Islam
Research topics: Computer vision, Deep learning, Image processing
Method: Deep learning CNN model; Dataset:Self made logo annotated dataset of 927 images;
Uncovering People’s Perspectives about Privacy Concerns with Shared Mobile Phones
Supervisor: Dr. A.B.M. Alim Al IslamResearch topics: Human-centered computing, Social computing, Exploratory data analysis
Artifact: Questionnaire; Method: Interview study; Data: Interview; Participant: People of all classes from Bangladesh using mobile phones and shared devices
Dec 2023-now
Projects
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A machine-learning project to classify book genres based on cover designs, utilizing CNN with limited dataset success and thus implementing the CBIR pipeline for improved accuracy.
Methods: Deep learning CNN, CBIR pipeline
Year: 2024
An improved deep learning model by incorporating a number of convolutional layers with optimized hyperparameters to expand the overall performance of logo detection and enhance feature extraction.
Methods: Deep learning, CNN, Python, Tensorflow, Keras
Year: 2024
A tour planning and management system automating tour organization based on user preferences, offering customization, and logging visited locations.
Frameworks: NodeJS ,ReactJS ,PostgreSQL
Year: 2023
A deep learning project that involves building a feed-forward neural network from scratch and experimenting with three models using various convolutional layers, minibatch sizes, optimizers, and learning rates.
Frameworks: Python, NumPy
Year: 2023
Learning about zeek, a fully customizable and extensible platform for traffic analysis. Zeek interprets network traffic in real-time, and provides comprehensive logs for network traffic analysis.
Frameworks: Zeek, linux
Year: 2023
A graphics project focused on implementing a ray tracing model from scratch. The main aim is to generate realistic images for a few geometric shapes using ray tracing with appropriate illumination techniques..
Frameworks: OpenGL, C++
Year: 2023
A classic game of minesweeper implemented using the minimax algorithm for AI to play against the user. The game is designed to be played on the console.
Frameworks: Python , Pygame
Year: 2022
A microcontroller project consist of a traffic light controller for 4 ways crossing and a barricade controller for trains
Frameworks: Arduino UNO R3, IR sensors, LED, C++
Year: 2022
A database project for managing information about staff, doctors, and elderly patients, including room and grocery management, bookkeeping, and hobby lists in a senior care facility.
Frameworks: NodeJS , ReactJS ,Oracle
Year: 2021
A javaFX project intended to manage a car warehouse, tracking the buying and selling of cars in parallel using multiple threads.
Frameworks: Java, JavaFX
Year: 2020
Experience
Professional Experience
Research Assistant [ July 2024- now ]
Department of CSE, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka
Currently contributing to a WARPO-funded project on leveraging advanced technologies for enhanced ground water data imputation and forecasting in the North Western region.
Software Intern [May 2023-June 2023]
Pubali Bank Ltd, Dhaka
During this one-month long internship, facilitated through the BUET Virtual Internship program, a straightforward module with FDR functionality was developed for the mobile app for online banking.
Technical skills
Programming Languages:
C, C++, Java, JavaFX, Python, Javascript, Assembly, Bash
Designing Tools:
Figma, CSS, Bootstrap, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketchbook
Security Tools:
SSH,Zeek
Database:
Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Networking Tools:
Cisco Packet Tracer, NS2
Other Tools:
Git, LaTeX, VSCode, JetBrains Products, Atmel Studio
Extra-Curricular
Organizations
Bangladeshi Women in Computer Science and Engineering, BUET [2021-2024]
Vice president
Entrepreneurship Development Club, BUET [2020-2024]
Vice President
Dance Club, BUET [2020-2024]
Vice President
Charcoal Club, BUET [2020-2024]
Media Co-ordinator
Painting
Dancing
BUET CSE Fest Flash mob 2023
Supervised the whole flash mob as the main planner,choreographed and executed almost all songs single-handedly.
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Interval'18 Flash mob
Organized flash mob of Interval'18,the annual batch mob of batch 18, choreographed all songs as the lead choreographer.
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Dance Club Flash mob 2023
Co-organized flash mob of BUET dance club as the vice president, choreographed and handled videography.
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Singing
Bhromor koiyo giya, a very old bengali folk song, performed at BUET CSE Fest Cultural 2023
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Ahare jibon, originally from band chirkutt, performed at BUET CSE Fest cultural 2022.
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Sokhi vabona kahare bole, a Rabindra sangeet, performed at BUET CSE reception of Batch 19
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