BDIOT2026 INVITED SPEAKERS

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Assoc. Prof. Azhar Imran
Beijing University of Technology (BJUT), China

Biosketch: Dr. Azhar Imran is an Associate Professor at Beijing University of Technology (BJUT), China, and a Senior Member of IEEE. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and biomedical applications, particularly explainable and multimodal AI systems for healthcare. He has published over 100 research articles in leading venues, including IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging (TMI), IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS), and top Elsevier journals such as Neural Networks and Information Sciences. He is a recipient of the Young Marconi Award, the Outstanding Award from the Ministry of Education, China, and has been recognized among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide (Stanford University ranking). Dr. Imran is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences, contributing to advancements in intelligent biomedical systems and precision healthcare.