CV
Curriculum Vitae of Sourav Basak Shuvo — Biomedical Engineering researcher at KUET, Bangladesh.
Contact Information
| Name | Sourav Basak Shuvo |
| sourav.basak.kuet.bme@gmail.com | sourav@bmpt.du.ac.bd | |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Website | https://souravbasakshuvo.github.io |
Professional Summary
Biomedical Engineering graduate from KUET, currently pursuing an MS in Biomedical Physics at the University of Dhaka. Researcher at BNIRA Lab (KUET) and Research Assistant at Ulster University, working on deep learning for medical image analysis, EEG-based neuroengineering, and large language models in healthcare. Three-time Dean’s Award recipient, actively seeking PhD opportunities in neural and biomedical engineering.
Research Interests
Neuro-engineering & Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neural Dynamics, Medical Image Processing, Biomedical Signal Processing, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Domain Adaptation, Disease Detection, Bioimpedance & Biosensing, Health Informatics.
Education
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2026 - present Dhaka, Bangladesh
Master of Science in Biomedical Physics and Technology
University of Dhaka
Biomedical Engineering (Specialization)
- CGPA: In Progress
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2018 - 2024 Khulna, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)
Biomedical Engineering
- CGPA: 3.77/4.00 — Ranked 4th in overall merit position
- ECE Evaluation (Dec 30, 2024): U.S. Equivalence — Bachelor Degree, Major: Biomedical Engineering, Grade Average: 3.91/4.00
- Thesis: Gallbladder Cancer Classification using Parallel Transfer Learning with Multi-model Feature Fusion and LSTM (99.37% accuracy)
Research Experience
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2025 - present Khulna, Bangladesh
Researcher
Bio-Neural Intelligence and Research Advancement Lab, KUET
- Leading a 3-member research team, including 2 undergraduate researchers, to design and validate NeuroSwin, a hybrid Swin Transformer-GRU model for Parkinson’s Disease classification and brain-region localization from EEG signals.
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2024 - present Londonderry, UK
Research Assistant Intern
Ulster University
- Co-developed TransfusionNet, a hybrid architecture with a specialized preprocessing pipeline and early-layer feature fusion for cervical cancer detection, published in Results in Engineering (Elsevier, Q1, IF: 9.4).
- Created a benchmark to evaluate large language models (LLMs) in identifying disease classes, comparing results against proposed architecture MobileCoAtNet for stomach infection classification.
- Investigated foundational AI models for multi-cancer classification, implementing Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning (MAML) for domain adaptation.
- Actively researching the feasibility of LLMs for disease diagnosis, reasoning, and treatment follow-up in medical applications.
- Designed SALT, a spiking neural decoder using a state-space model to adaptively set firing thresholds, establishing a causal accuracy-energy Pareto benchmark across six architecture families for closed-loop brain-computer interfaces; under review in Neural Networks.
- Developed CT-SALT, a cross-timescale extension of SALT where a slow population branch gates a fast spiking branch’s firing threshold, improving decoding accuracy and training stability at no added energy cost.
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2023 - 2024 Khulna, Bangladesh
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Department of Biomedical Engineering, KUET
- Independently conceived, implemented, and authored a solo study on gallbladder cancer classification using ensemble learning, published at ICEEICT 2024.
- Designed a hybrid model for gallbladder cancer classification using parallel transfer learning, feature fusion, and LSTM as the undergraduate thesis, of which the ICEEICT 2024 paper formed a portion; the full study is in preparation for Expert Systems with Applications.
- Conducted the literature review supporting the feature-fusion approach, drafted portions of the thesis manuscript, handled data preprocessing, and presented the completed work at the final thesis defense.
Publications
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2025 TransfusionNet: Framework for Cervical Cancer Detection using Deep Learning with Multi-level Fusion
Results in Engineering, Elsevier (Q1, IF: 7.9), vol. 28, p. 107174, 2025
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2025 Exploring Common Molecular Interactions across Multiple Cancers
EICT 2025, IEEE, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 1–6
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2024 Classification of Gallbladder Cancer Using Average Ensemble Learning
ICEEICT 2024, IEEE, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 1450–1455
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2025 DL3M: A Vision-to-Language Framework for Expert-Aligned Clinical Reasoning
arXiv:2512.13742 — Under review in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Elsevier
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2025 NeuroSwin: A Swin Transformer-GRU Model for Parkinson's Disease Classification
In preparation for Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Elsevier
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2025 CholeNet: A Recurrent-Convolutional Hybrid Ensemble Framework
In preparation for Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier
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2025 VRX-UNet: Automated Volumetric Characterization of Intra-tumoral Structures in Gliomas
In preparation for Computers in Biology and Medicine, Elsevier
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2026 Automated PET to Fused PET-CT Mapping Using PatchGAN for Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Accepted and presented, IEEE RAAICON 2026
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2026 DeViLM: Evaluating What Deep Learning Models See and Vision-Language Models Explain in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Classification
Under review in Neurocomputing, Elsevier
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2026 SALT: A State-Adaptive Leaky Integrate-and-Fire Threshold Mechanism for Pareto-Efficient Causal Neural Population Decoding
Under review in Neural Networks, Elsevier
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2026 Cross-Timescale Threshold Gating for Causal Spiking Neural Population Decoding
Manuscript in preparation
Projects
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May 2018 – May 2020 IoT Based Pilot Health Monitoring System
ESP8266 NodeMCU, Arduino, Blynk IoT
- Developed an IoT-Based Pilot Health Monitoring System using ESP8266 NodeMCU, programmed with Arduino IDE, and sensors like MAX30100, DS18B20, and BMP180, integrated with the Blynk IoT platform to monitor pilot health and aircraft state, enhancing flight safety.
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2023 MediConnect – A Video Conferencing App for Telemedicine and Healthcare
Java, Firebase
- Developed a secure video conferencing app for telemedicine as part of the Telemedicine & Health Care Laboratory individual project, utilizing Java, Firebase, and ZEGOCLOUD for effective remote healthcare communication.
- Implemented features like sharing medical images, prescriptions, and real-time chat to support comprehensive virtual medical consultations.
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2023 VitaSync: A Smart Band for Telemedicine Applications
Sensors, Mobile App Development
- Remodeled a wearable device for the Telemedicine & Health Care Laboratory group project, integrating sensors to track vital metrics such as heart rate, body temperature, and blood oxygen levels.
- Developed a real-time data transmission system with a mobile app and an alert mechanism to notify users and contacts of health irregularities via email.
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2022 Telechroma: A Smart Colorimetric Analyzer for Telemedicine Applications
Arduino, MIT App
- Developed Telechroma, a portable and affordable colorimetric analyzer for telemedicine applications, enabling remote diagnostics of glucose concentrations in urine samples.
- Integrated hardware (Arduino Nano, TCS3200) with a mobile app for real-time data transmission and analysis.
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2022 Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine
RFID, Arduino Mega, Stepper Motors
- Designed and built an automated Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine using RFID, Arduino Mega, stepper motors, and springs to promote menstrual hygiene through accessible and affordable technology.
Skills
| Programming Languages | MATLAB, Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras), C/C++ |
| Simulation & Design | NI Multisim, Arduino, Simulink, SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, COMSOL Multiphysics |
| Microsoft Office | MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio |
| Reference Management | Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote |
| Others | LaTeX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, LabVIEW |
| Fabrication & Equipment | Epilog Laser Mini (Laser Cutter), Ultimaker 3 Extended, Prusa i3 MK3S, Creality CR-10 Mini (3D Printers), Roland Modela Pro II MDX 540 (CNC Machine) |
Languages
Standardized Tests
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November 2024 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Overall: 7.5
- Listening: 8.5 | Reading: 7.0 | Writing: 7.5 | Speaking: 6.5
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October 2024 Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Score: 313 (Quantitative: 165, Verbal: 148)
- AWA: 3.5
Training
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2025 - 2025 Dhaka, Bangladesh
4-Day Training on Computer-Aided Drug Design: A to Z with Project
Dawn of Bioinformatics Limited
- Prepared proteins and ligands (BIOVIA Discovery Studio, OpenBabel, Swiss-PdbViewer), executed docking in PyRx, interpreted binding poses and scores, and evaluated drug-likeness while assessing ADME/Toxicity.
- Ran molecular dynamics in YASARA and GROMACS (including protein–ligand simulations), processed trajectories and performed PCA to characterize conformational changes, analyzed results in Minitab, visualized structures in PyMOL, and applied the full CADD pipeline in a capstone mini-project.
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2022 - 2022 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Full Day Technical Workshop on Biomaterials Based Wet Lab
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Explored the work from the paper ‘Preparation of Different Polymorphs of Cellulose from Different Acid Hydrolysis Medium’ (International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2019) and gained hands-on experience in preparing cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) using acid hydrolysis under expert guidance.
- Learned to operate lab equipment such as magnetic stir plates, centrifuges, ovens, autoclaves, FTIR, X-ray diffractometers, and thermogravimetric analyzers used for analyzing the morphology and properties of CNCs.
Leadership & ECA
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2022 - present Khulna, Bangladesh
President
Advanced Bioengineering Club of KUET (ABC–KUET)
- Participated in multiple project-showcasing competitions and fostered innovation and collaboration among club members.
- Organized technical workshops including ‘NeuroInquire: Exploring EEG and Research Foundations’ and ‘ABC of Research with Hands-on Training on LaTeX’.
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2022 - 2024 Khulna, Bangladesh
Student Operator
Fabrication Lab KUET
- Assisted in organizing workshops such as ‘Hands-on Training Using Fabrication Tools’ and ‘IQAC’s Hands-on-Training Program’ covering 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling.
- Helped over 50 students fabricate project and thesis models, guiding them in transforming innovative ideas into real products.
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2020 - 2024 Khulna, Bangladesh
Head of Human Resources
Spectrum – Professional Skill Development Club of KUET
- Managed team operations, organized skill development events, and facilitated member engagement.
- Organized the Inter-University Case Study Competition engaging 240 teams from 45 universities, securing sponsors including Bank Asia PLC, Abul Khair Group, Coca-Cola, and 10 Minute School, distributing over BDT 100,000 in prizes with 300,000+ audience interactions.
Awards
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2024 Honors in B.Sc. Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)
Awarded to students achieving CGPA 3.75 or above.
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2018–19, 20–21, 21–22 Dean's Award (3 Times)
KUET
Awarded for achieving CGPA 3.75 or above in an academic year.
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2019–2023 Technical Scholarship (4 Consecutive Times)
KUET
Awarded for securing the top position in the class.
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2023 IEEE YESIST12 – Finalist
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2022 BME Indoor – Champion in Chess
KUET
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2022 Intra-University Innovative Idea & Project Competition – 2nd Runner-up
FabLab KUET
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2021 National STEM Competition – Finalist
Bangladesh STEM Foundation (bdSTEM)
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2017 NHSPC – 11th Position, Mymensingh Regional Contest
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2013 General Grade Scholarship in JSC Examination
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Dhaka
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2010 Talent Pool Grade Scholarship in PSC Examination
Dhaka Education Board
Certificates
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Ongoing Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Specialization
Johns Hopkins University · Coursera
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Ongoing AI for Medicine Specialization
DeepLearning.AI · Coursera
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Ongoing Deep Learning Specialization
DeepLearning.AI · Coursera
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2025 Mathematics for Machine Learning Specialization
Imperial College London · Coursera
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2025 Python 3 Programming Specialization
University of Michigan · Coursera
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2020 Python for Everybody Specialization
University of Michigan · Coursera
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2020 Introduction to Programming with MATLAB
Vanderbilt University · Coursera
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2020 C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals
University of California, Santa Cruz · Coursera
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2020 Building Arduino Robots and Devices
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology · Coursera