Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL

04/02/2026

On 3 February 2026, the Health Informatics Research Lab (HIRL) hosted a special event to congratulate Abdullah Al Mahamud and Sadia Sultana Chowa as they begin their inspiring PhD journeys in Australia 🇦🇺
🎓 Abdullah Al Mahamud will be joining Deakin University with a fully funded PhD scholarship, awarded the prestigious Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR).
🎓 Sadia Sultana Chowa will be joining Monash University with a fully funded PhD offer, supported by the highly competitive Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS).
The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Sheak Rashed Haider Noori Sir (Professor and Head, Dept. of CSE), Dr. Arif Mahmud Sir (Associate Professor and Associate Head, Dept. of CSE), and Dr. Zahid Hasan Sir (Associate Professor and Director of Health Informatics Research Lab). The gathering was further enriched by our respected faculty members, dedicated lab researchers, and enthusiastic students—making it a truly memorable celebration.
Wishing you both endless success and meaningful discoveries ahead. You make us incredibly proud! ✨🌏

27/01/2026

Computer Vision & Deep Learning for Medical Data Analysis Bootcamp
Ready to train machines to see, analyze, and support real-world healthcare solutions? This bootcamp will guide you from core computer vision concepts to advanced deep learning architectures—designed specifically for medical image analysis, research, and practical applications.
📄 Course Outline: https://cutt.ly/ttxwyNG5
Key Information
💰 Registration Fee: 1500 BDT
⏳ Duration: 24+ Hours | 16 Classes | 8 Weeks
🕓 Class Duration: 1.5 Hours per Class
📅 Mode: Online
🔗 Registration Link: https://cutt.ly/Btxwyefk
⏰ Last Date of Registration: 6 February 2026
What You’ll Learn
✅ Image processing and feature extraction
✅ CNNs, U-Net, Transformers, and hybrid architectures
✅ Medical image classification and segmentation
✅ Research direction in medical imaging and health informatics
✅ Hands-on practice using real medical datasets
Bootcamp Includes
✅ Live interactive problem-solving sessions
✅ Assignments and guided projects (3 projects)
✅ Research article guidance
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Gifts for successful task completion 🎁
Prerequisites
✅ Basic knowledge of Python
✅ Familiarity with Machine Learning (recommended, not mandatory)
Who Should Join
✅ Students interested in AI, Deep Learning, and Medical Imaging
✅ Researchers and thesis-oriented learners
✅ Anyone aiming to work at the intersection of healthcare and AI

25/01/2026

PythonX Bootcamp—Spring 2026
Python Foundations for Data Science

Ready to speak Python fluently—from variables to real-world problem solving? This bootcamp is your gentle but powerful launchpad into the world of data science and programming.

📄 Course Outline: https://cutt.ly/atzjx8nR

Key Information:
💰Registration Fee: 1000
🔗 Registration Link: https://cutt.ly/QtzdxSTQ
⏰ Registration Deadline: January 28, 2026
👥 Seats: 50
📅 Class Starts: February 7th, 2026
🕓 Time: Flexible evening slots (Online)

Participant Benefits:
✔️ Live interactive sessions with expert instructors
✔️ Hands-on assignments and real-world problem solving
✔️ Certificate of Completion
✔️ Rewards for top performers 🌟
✔️ 20% discount on Computer Vision Bootcamp

Target Audience:
✔️ All DIU students
✔️ Beginners eager to learn Python

Contact for Queries:
Md. Moinul Islam
President, HIRL Lab
Email: islam2205101592@diu.edu.bd

Sadman Hafij
Vice President, HIRL Lab
Mobile: 01303409319
Email: hafij2305101119@diu.edu.bd

25/01/2026

🎉 Heartfelt Congratulations to Abdullah Al Mahamud! 🎉

We’re truly happy to share that Abdullah Al Mahamud, Lecturer, and Research Associate, Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, Daffodil International University, has received a fully funded PhD scholarship from Deakin University, Australia 🇦🇺. He has been awarded the prestigious Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR)—a strong recognition of his hard work, academic excellence, and growing research potential.

Abdullah’s journey reflects consistent dedication, a genuine passion for learning, and the courage to aim for bigger opportunities. Seeing him take this step toward a global research platform is a proud moment for Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL and Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, Daffodil International University. His achievement also highlights how commitment, the right guidance, and a supportive research culture can open doors to world-class universities and research communities.

✨ Congratulations, Abdullah! We’re proud of you and wish you the very best for this exciting new chapter—may your PhD journey be filled with meaningful research, growth, and success.

24/01/2026

🎉 Heartfelt Congratulations to Sadia Sultana Chowa! 🎉

We are delighted to share that Sadia Sultana Chowa,
Research Associate, Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL,
Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, Daffodil International University,
has received a fully funded PhD offer from Monash University, Australia 🇦🇺.

She has been awarded the highly competitive Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS)—a true reflection of her dedication, perseverance, and passion for research.

Sadia’s journey has been shaped by consistent hard work, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful contributions to health informatics research. Watching her take this important step onto a global academic platform fills us with immense pride.

Her achievement is a proud moment for both the Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL and the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, highlighting how strong mentorship, a collaborative research culture, and commitment to excellence can open doors to global opportunities.

✨ Congratulations, Sadia! Your success inspires our research community, and we wish you every success in this exciting new chapter ahead.

18/12/2025

Alhamdulillah!
By the grace of Almighty Allah (SWT), we are delighted to share that our research paper has been published for the first time in the prestigious Journal of IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence. This marks a significant milestone for the Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL (HIRL) and the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, Daffodil International University.
We sincerely acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Touhid Bhuiyan Sir (Professor, Washington University of Science and Technology - WUST University), our dedicated HIRL member and alumni Rko Shahed Hossain Khan (Founder & CEO of SkillChefs), Anika Tasnim Ritu (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology), and all co-authors of this work.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Sheak Rashed Haider Noori Sir for his continuous inspiration, guidance, and support throughout this research journey.

📄 Paper Title:
Interpretable CNN-LSTM Framework for Multiclass Neuromuscular Disorder Classification Using Clinically Relevant EMG Features (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/11275700)

This achievement reflects our collective commitment to advancing AI-driven healthcare research and clinically meaningful intelligent systems.
Please keep us in your prayers as we continue our efforts toward impactful research and innovation.
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19/09/2025

🎉 Big Congratulations to Saiful Islam🎉
Saiful, a Research Assistant at the Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, of Daffodil International University has achieved something amazing!
🎓 Right after completing his Bachelor's degree, Saiful received fully funded scholarship offers:
M.Sc in Data Science Program, Sapienza University of Rome
Shakil's dedication, academic excellence, and research contributions have paved the way for this outstanding success. We are proud to see our lab members reaching new heights globally.
Congratulations Saiful! Your journey is an inspiration to all aspiring researchers.

19/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Dean’s List Awardees! 🎉

The Health Informatics Research Lab (HIRL) proudly recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of our students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 under the Faculty of Science and Information Technology (FSIT), Daffodil International University. 🌟

This honor is a reflection of your dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to advancing knowledge. We are delighted that your accomplishments are being acknowledged at the Dean’s List Award Ceremony.

We are confident that this milestone is only the beginning, and we look forward to seeing you achieve even greater success in your academic and professional journeys. 🚀✨

25/06/2025

Alhamdulillah! Our another research paper, "Framework for enhanced respiratory disease identification with clinical handcrafted features" is now published and available for open access in the Computers in Biology and Medicine, Elsevier!
This accomplishment highlights the dedication of our students and faculty. Heartfelt thanks to all the authors for their hard work in the Health Informatics Research Lab-HIRL Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, at Daffodil International University. Thanks to all the authors for their outstanding efforts.
Check out the full article here:

18/06/2025

🎉 Big Congratulations to Rashik Shahriar Akash! 🎉

Rashik, a Research Assistant at the HHealth Informatics Research Lab-HIRL DDepartment of Computer Science & Engineering, DIUof DDaffodil International University has achieved something amazing!

🎓 Right after completing his Bachelor's degree, Rashik received two fully funded scholarship offers:

1. Ph.D. in Computer Science at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA🇺🇸
2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Communications Engineering and Data Science (CODAS), CODAS Premium Scholarship, Europe 🇪🇺

Rashik's dedication, academic excellence, and research contributions have paved the way for this outstanding success. We are proud to see our lab members reaching new heights globally.

Congratulations Rashik! Your journey is an inspiration to all aspiring researchers.

21/05/2025