raisamashtura@gmail.com
raisa.mashtura@bracu.ac.bd

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
BRAC University
Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Research & Publications

Publications

• A Parallel Quantum Feature Encoding Scheme for Effective Classical Data Classification in Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks - R. Mashtura, J. Mahmud, S. A. Fattah, M. Saquib, TENCON 2023
• Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks with Interaction Layers for Classification of Classical Data - Mahmud, J., Mashtura, R., Fattah, S.A. et al., Quantum Machine Intelligence 6, 11 (2024)

Undergraduate Thesis

Designing a Quantum Convolutional Neural Network with Novel Entanglement Layers for the Classification of Classical Data
Supervisor: Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah April 2022 - May 2023

We designed and benchmarked a highly entangled Quantum Convolutional Neural Network (QCNN) and tested its performance on benchmarked datasets for binary and multiclass classification, giving state-of-the-art results. The QCNN model is optimized such that it can be deployed using a feasible number of qubits in NISQ (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum) devices. Further studies were also conducted on the model devised as well as other QCNN models.

Submissions

• Aquatic Robot for Trash Removal and Water Quality Monitoring Built from Recycled Materials - S.K. Das, S. Saha, F. Fardaous, S. Afrose and R. Mashtura, 13th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE)

Current Work

A Multimodal Learning Framework for Disease Diagnosis: Leveraging Clinical and Imaging Data
Supervisor: Dr. Swakkhar Shatabda October 2024 - Present

In this ongoing project, we are developing a model to effectively handle diverse data modes—such as chest X-ray images, audio transcriptions, and eye-gaze data from the MIMIC-EYE dataset. By embedding data into grouped representations and addressing mode-specific imbalances, we optimize multiple loss functions to strengthen correlations across all data modes for each subject.

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Education

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Mar ’18 - May ’23
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
-Major: Communication & Signal-Processing
-CGPA: 3.90/4.00
-Merit Position: 14/189

Maple Leaf International School May 2017
International Advanced Level
-5A*s in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Pure Mathematics & Accounting

International General Certification of Secondary Education May 2015
-8A*s in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Pure Mathematics, Accounting, Bengali, Biology & Human Biology
-1A in English Language
-World Highest in Human Biology

Work Experience

BRAC University June 2023 - Present
Lecturer, School of Data and Sciences
Courses Taught:
- CSE251: Electronic Devices and Circuits (Course Coordinator from Summer’24 to present)
- CSE481: Quantum Computing (Designed lab curriculum, tutorials, and problem sets. Integrated Pennylane into classroom teaching.)
- CSE250: Circuits & Electronics
- CSE350: Digital Electronics & Pulse Techniques

Technical Skills

• Libraries for Quantum Machine Learning: Pennylane, Qiskit, Tensorflow Quantum
• Programming Languages: MATLAB, Python, C/C++
• Libraries for Machine Learning: NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Keras
• Simulation: Simulink, TinkerCad, PSpice, Proteus, PSAF, Cisco packet tracer
• Hardware Description Language: Verilog
• Embedded Platforms: Raspberry Pi, Arduino
• Technical Writing: LATEX

Test Scores

TOEFL iBT August 2024
Score: 107/120 (R-26; L-29; S-27; W-25)

Projects

• Time Series Prediction of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh
  Forecasted the number of daily COVID-19 cases occurring in Bangladesh using various machine learning models like Fbprophet, LSTM, and MLP, and comparing their performances.


• Gas Leak Detection & Explosion Prevention with Air Quality Monitoring System
  Designed an ultimate engineering solution against gas leak explosions by detecting gas leaks and taking preventive measures such as limiting them and alerting the user via a mobile phone call. Air quality measurements were also taken.


• Aquatic Multi-purpose Robot for Water Surface Trash Cleaning and Water Quality Monitoring
  Designed a cost-effective robot to detect and collect trash on water surfaces, both by automated and manual control. It also had sensors to detect water quality such as pH and temperature.


• Design of a 4-bit Calculator
  Designed separate circuit blocks for performing operations: encoding, enabling, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and decoding. These blocks were integrated to obtain a fully functional calculator.


• Intelligent Gesture Based Security System
  Designed a contactless security system that is unlocked by means of a stored hand gesture pattern. The simulation was performed using MATLAB, VSPE, Arduino, and Proteus.


• Electronic Analog Computer Solving a Second Order Differential Equation
  Designed an electronic circuit using Pspice and op-amps that electrically solves any second-order differential equation.

Achievements

Leadership & Volunteer Experiences

• Advisor, Team Codeblack- the first female Robotics Team of Bangladesh (2024-Present) - Guiding a team of undergraduate female students to build robot prototypes and participate in various international contests.
• Publicity Coordinator, Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society, IEEE Excom, BUET Branch (2023)
• Computer Trainer, InclusionX (2017-2018) - Taught children with autism basic computer skills such as using Microsoft Office, basic coding, etc.
• Recipient of The Duke of Edinburgh Award, Bronze and Silver (2013-2016) - Completed year-long courses involving skill practice, voluntary work, physical activities, and field trips under certified moderators.
• Vice President, MLIS Youth Club (2016) - Organized workshops for career advice, anti-bullying campaigns, etc.
• Organizer, MLIS Science Fair (2016) - Part of the organizing team for a science fair with more than 500 participants.
• Coordinator & Mentor, MLIS Debate Club (2011-2016) - Participated in over 20 national debate championships, organized sessions, and trained new enthusiasts.

Academic Awards

• University Merit Scholarship (3rd, 5th & 8th Semester) - Awarded to the top 5% students of a Department in a Semester
• University Stipend Scholarship (1st, 2nd & 8th Semester) - Awarded to the top 10% students of a Department in a Semester
• Dean’s List Award (Levels 1, 2, 3 & 8th Semester) - Awarded to students securing a GPA of at least 3.75/4.00 in an academic year
• Valedictorian of the Graduating batch ’17 of Maple Leaf International School - Awarded to the top student of the graduating batch
• Edexcel Award (2017 & 2015) - Awarded to the students scoring four ‘A’ grades or more in A Levels
• The Daily Star Award (2017 & 2015) - Awarded to the students scoring four ‘A’ grades or more in A Levels
• World Highest Edexcel Award for Human Biology (2015) - Awarded to the student scoring the highest in a particular subject
• World & Country Highest Awards - The Daily Star Award for Human Biology (2015) - Awarded to the student scoring the highest in a particular subject
• Maple Leaf International School Award for Outstanding Academic Performance (2014) - Awarded to the student topping the final exams for at least three consecutive years

Extra-Curricular Activities

• National Debate Champion, Rajuk Nationals Interschool Debate Championship (2014)
• National Camper, organized by Bangladesh Debate Council (2013)
• Graduate of Shurer Dhara Music School (2009-2016), specializing in Tagore music
• Interests: Music, Sewing, Public speaking