Alavikunhu Panthakkan (Senior Member, IEEE) is an active research scientist in Artificial Intelligence and an Associate Professor at the University of Dubai, where he also serves as Research Supervisor at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center Laboratory. He holds strong academic credentials, including a university rank and a gold medal in M.Tech (Digital Electronics Engineering). His research spans machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and large language models, with applications in remote sensing, biomedical imaging, computer vision, and AI-based image and signal processing. He has developed pioneering algorithms and models in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning, particularly for medical imaging and remote sensing.

Dr. Panthakkan has authored more than 125 peer‑reviewed publications in leading international journals and conference proceedings and led a funded research project. He is also the author of the printed book Robust and Fragile Watermarking Techniques, published by LAMBERT Academic Publishing. An experienced academician, he has a proven track record in mentoring, teaching, and curriculum design, and he serves on program committees for various conferences in computer vision and machine learning. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Institution of Engineers (India) (MIE), the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), the International Association of Computer and Information Technology (IACSIT), and the Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors (IRED). His profiles are available on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and ORCID

Overall, Dr. Panthakkan is a highly respected and accomplished research scientist in AI-based image signal processing with a passion for advancing the state-of-the-art in his field through innovative research, teaching endeavors, and mentorship contributions.

• Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, BU, India, 2015.
• M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering, CUSAT, India, 2005.
• B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, CUSAT, India, 2003.

• Information Technology
• Information System Security
• Programming Courses
• Signals and Image Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Networking
• Telecommunication
• Digital Signal Processing

Teaching Experience

Computer Applications, Internet Applications, Introduction to Programming, Principles of Networking, Object Oriented Programming, Introduction to Operating System, Information Systems Security, Web Design & Development, IT Audit and Control, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Management Using Hadoop, MATLAB, Electric Circuits II, Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing

His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Biomedical Data Analysis and Remote Sensing,

• Developing computer vision techniques for image segmentation, object detection, and tracking.
• Developing deep learning algorithms for image recognition and classification.
• Developing methods for extracting and analyzing features from large-scale image datasets, such as satellite imagery or medical images.
• Applying machine learning techniques such as deep learning and transfer learning to solve image processing problems.
• Developing algorithms for medical image analysis, including automated diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Developing algorithms for image denoising and super-resolution.

Academic Positions

• Associate Professor, University of Dubai, Dubai, UAE, November 2024 –now.
  College of Engineering and IT Department
• Assistant Professor, University of Dubai, Dubai, UAE, March 2017 –October 2024.
  College of Engineering and IT Department.
• Assistant Professor, Cochin College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala,India, Dec 2015 –Dec 2016.
  Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Lecture/Instructor, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Sharjah, UAE, Mar. 2008 – Sep. 2013.
  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Industrial Positions:

• Research Supervisor, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) Research Lab, Dubai, UAE, June 2018 Onwards -now
• Project Engineer, SIBCA Electronics, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May. 2006 – Jan. 2008.                               
• Technical Consultant, Grey Technolabs, Cochin, India, Jun. 2005 – March 2006.

• Chair of Educational Activities (EA), IEEE UAE Section
• Ex-Vice Chair of IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS)
• Member, IEEE UAE Section Election Nomination Committee
• Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• Member of IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS)
• Member of IEEE Young Professionals (YP)
• Member of IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S)
• Member of IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CAS)
• Member of IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society (EMC)
• Member of IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
• Member of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS)
• Member of IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society (SMC)
• Member of IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS)
• Member of Institution of Engineers (India) (MIE)
• Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
• Member of Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors (IRED)
• Member of International Association of Computer and Information Technology (IACSIT)