Asfiya Zaman

Assistant Professor

I am Asfiya Zaman, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at School of Engineering of Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Karnataka. I have completed M.Tech CSE from Birla Institute of Technology Mesra. With a strong academic background in machine learning, deep learning, and large language models, I specialize in translating complex theoretical concepts into real-world applications.

Proficient in Python, I actively apply it across academic and practical domains, particularly in AI-driven projects. I am known for my attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and dedicated approach to every task I undertake.

My academic record reflects consistent excellence, driven by a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies. I aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry through impactful projects and research contributions.

Notable Projects:

• Book Recommender System: Leveraged content-based filtering and cosine similarity for enhanced accuracy.
• AI-Powered Custom Chatbot (LangChain + GPT-3.5): Built context-aware, multilingual chatbot with dynamic prompt engineering.
• Breast Cancer Classification: Developed a deep learning model achieving over 90% accuracy.
• Plasma Response to Fields: Analyzed Earth's magnetic variations and solar wind impacts.

Research Publications:

• Solar Energy Solutions (IEEE '24): Developed solar irradiance prediction models using LightGBM, XGBoost, and SHAP.
• AI-Generated Image Detection (Springer 2025): Achieved 98% validation accuracy in distinguishing AI vs. human-generated images using EfficientNet and ResNet models.
• Technical Skills: Python, MySQL, Tableau, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, NLP, GenAI, Transformers, LLMs, RAG, MLOps, DSA, and Statistics.
• I am driven to grow as both an educator and a technology enthusiast, constantly exploring new tools and challenges.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asfiya-zaman-343186231