Rodion Sorokin | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rodion Sorokin | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award 

Chief AI Architect | AI Time Capsule | United States

Mr. Rodion Sorokin demonstrates strong suitability for a Best Researcher Award through his exceptional contributions as an inventor, technical architect, and pioneering developer at the convergence of artificial intelligence, cryptography, ethics, and high-performance systems. His work emphasizes transforming ambitious conceptual frameworks into operational, secure, and scalable technological solutions that shape the next generation of responsible and reliable AI. As the co-founder and technical lead of an independent research lab, Mr. Sorokin plays a central role in designing foundational systems that address global challenges related to AI transparency, trust, accountability, and digital autonomy. His leadership in the AI Time Capsule project reflects deep technical insight and innovation, where he engineered the entire architecture incorporating federated longitudinal data protocols, hybrid foundation-adapter model design, and behavioral prompting mechanisms that enable advanced personality simulation, laying the groundwork for the emerging discipline of Computational Personality Science. His development of the AI Ethical Blackbox further demonstrates his capability to solve critical issues in AI governance and legal admissibility by creating the first cryptographically sealed blockchain-based audit system for neural networks, enabling transparent and accountable AI decision trails. Beyond these inventions, Mr. Sorokin’s contributions extend to digital trust and sovereignty systems, including the Entropy Protocol to combat AI-driven disinformation and SPYNO, a personal counter-surveillance ecosystem, underscoring his commitment to human-centered and security-focused digital infrastructure. His multidisciplinary vision, deep engineering expertise, and capacity to convert complex societal challenges into rigorous technological innovation reflect the qualities of a future-focused research leader. Mr. Sorokin’s work represents a rare blend of scientific rigor, ethical foresight, and system-level innovation, marking him as a transformative contributor to AI safety, digital trust, and next-generation cognitive technologies, and affirming his strong merit for recognition as a Best Researcher Award candidate.

Featured Publications

Sorokin, R. (2024). Teaming up with AI: Augmenting the service design process. Touchpoint, 15(1).

Nikolaichuk, S., & Sorokin, R. (2025). The digital will: A blockchain-based governance framework for post-mortem sovereignty of a digital personality. SSRN Working Paper.

Nikolaichuk, S., & Sorokin, R. (2025). A simulated dialogue: The therapeutic potential and ethical considerations of generative personality avatars in grief counseling. SSRN Working Paper.

Nikolaichuk, S., & Sorokin, R. (2025). Federated personalization for scalable personality simulation. SSRN Working Paper.

Sorokin, R., & Nikolaichuk, S. (2025). The mind-soul architecture: Scalable personality simulation via a hybrid foundation-adapter model with parameter-efficient fine-tuning. Research Manuscript.

 

Mr. Rodion Sorokin’s work pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and ethical computing to create secure, scalable, and transparent digital systems. His innovations in personality simulation, AI accountability, and digital trust advance scientific understanding, empower ethical AI deployment, and shape technology solutions with global societal and industrial impact.

Ayasha Malik | AI | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ayasha Malik | AI | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, Greater Noida, India.

A committed educator and researcher, Dr. Ayasha Malik specializes in Machine Learning and Information Security. With her expertise in artificial intelligence applications, she has made significant contributions to both teaching and research. Over the years, she has mentored students, published research in esteemed journals, and collaborated on projects focusing on AI-based cybersecurity solutions.

Her work aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications, making significant strides in secure AI technologies and human-computer interaction models.

Publication Profile

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Educational Details

Dr. Ayasha Malik holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Sharda University (2021). She completed her M.Tech. in Information Security (2019) at the Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (NSIT), securing a CGPA of 8.65. Her B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (2017) was awarded by Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology and Management, APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, with a 71.68% score.

Dr. Malik completed her HSC (2013) in the Science stream from P.C School (CBSE) with 62.20% and her SSC (2011) from P.C Institute (CBSE) with a CGPA of 8.2.

Professional Experience

Dr. Malik has a strong academic background with over four years of teaching and research experience in reputed institutions:

  • GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, AKTU – Assistant Professor (Feb 2025–Present)
  • IIMT College of Engineering, AKTU – Assistant Professor (August 2023–Feb 2025)
  • Delhi Technical Campus (DTC), GGSIPU – Assistant Professor (Sept 2022–Aug 2023)
  • Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), AKTU – Assistant Professor (Jan 2021–Aug 2022)
  • IEC Group of Institutions (IECGI), AKTU – Assistant Professor (Aug 2019–Nov 2020)
  • INMANTEC Institute, AKTU – Assistant Professor (Jan 2019–July 2019)

Research Interest

Dr. Malik’s research focuses on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Security, with an emphasis on:

  • Deep learning applications in cybersecurity
  • Speech and image recognition models
  • AI-driven data privacy solutions
  • Human-computer interaction in intelligent systems

She is particularly interested in developing machine learning algorithms for secure computing environments, aiming to integrate AI into cybersecurity frameworks to enhance digital protection.

Author Metrics

Dr. Malik has contributed to several international journal publications and conferences, particularly in speech emotion recognition, AI-based security systems, and machine learning for cybersecurity. Her research has been cited in prominent academic circles, reinforcing her impact in the fields of artificial intelligence and information security.

Top Noted Publication

Conference Paper: Harnessing Data Mining for Improved Hindi Isolated Speech Recognition

Authors: Ayasha Malik, Veena Parihar, Shrikant A. Mapari, Malathy Sathyamoorthy, Shilpa Saini
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Citations: 0
Abstract:
This research explores the application of data mining techniques to enhance Hindi isolated speech recognition. The study leverages machine learning models to improve accuracy and efficiency in recognizing isolated words in the Hindi language. The work focuses on feature extraction, classification, and the impact of data mining methodologies on speech processing. The findings contribute to the development of intelligent speech interfaces for Hindi language users in human-computer interaction systems.

Book Chapter: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering for the Design and Optimization of Cyber-Physical Systems

Authors: Shubham Tiwari, Ayasha Malik
Publication Type: Book Chapter
Citations: Not available
Abstract:
This book chapter examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing software engineering in the design and optimization of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The chapter highlights AI-driven methodologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, to enhance CPS performance and security. It discusses AI-based automation, fault detection, and predictive analytics, offering insights into next-generation smart systems that integrate computational intelligence with physical infrastructure.

Conclusion

Dr. Ayasha Malik is a highly qualified researcher with strong expertise in machine learning, AI security, and human-computer interaction. Her academic background, publications, and teaching contributions make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

To further solidify her standing, she can increase citations, enhance industry collaborations, and gain more international research exposure. With these improvements, she could be a leading AI researcher in cybersecurity and intelligent systems.

Pablo Arnau González | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pablo Arnau González, Artificial Intelligence, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Universidad de Valencia, Spain

Summary:

Dr. Pablo Arnau González is a researcher with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. He has made significant contributions to the fields of sentiment analysis, affective computing, and biometrics. Dr. González has conducted research on adapting conversational toolkits for sentiment analysis tasks and developing methodologies for identifying affect levels from EEG signals and visual stimuli. He has also contributed to the development of adaptive intelligent tutoring systems. With a background in computing and artificial intelligence, Dr. González has published several papers in reputable conferences and journals.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

PhD in Computing and Artificial Intelligence

  • University of the West of Scotland, 2020

Graduado o Graduada en Ingeniería Informática de Gestión y Sistemas de Información

  • Universitat de València, 2015

Professional Experience:

Dr. Pablo Arnau González has a diverse professional background, including positions in consulting, industry, and academia. Here is a summary of his previous professional positions:

  • 2022 – 2023: Postdoctoral Fellow (Margarita Salas) at Universitat de València.
  • 2021: Senior Consultant at SDG Consulting.
  • 2019 – 2021: Analyst at Cecotec Innovaciones, S.L.
  • 2019: Technologist in Digital Health at the University of the West of Scotland.

Research Interest:

Artificial Intelligence: Exploring AI algorithms and techniques for various applications such as sentiment analysis, affective computing, and intelligent tutoring systems.

Machine Learning: Investigating machine learning models and methodologies for processing EEG signals and visual stimuli to identify affect levels and subject identification.

Natural Language Processing: Adapting conversational toolkits and architectures for tasks like sentiment analysis, chatbots, and conversational agents.

Biometrics: Researching the use of EEG signals and image-evoked affect for biometric authentication and identification systems.

Adaptive Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Developing systems that can assess affective and behavioral responses to adaptively tailor educational content and interactions.

Publication Top Noted:

On adapting the DIET architecture and the Rasa conversational toolkit for the sentiment analysis task

  • Authors: M Arevalillo-Herráez, P Arnau-González, N Ramzan
  • Journal: IEEE Access
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 10
  • Pages: 107477-107487
  • Citation count: 11

A Method to Identify Affect Levels from EEG signals using two-dimensional Emotional Models

  • Authors: P Arnau-González, N Ramzan, M Arevalillo-Herráez
  • Conference: The 2016 European Simulation and Modelling Conference
  • Year: 2016
  • Pages: 299-303
  • Citation count: 8

Image-evoked affect and its impact on EEG-based biometrics

  • Authors: P Arnau-González, S Katsigiannis, M Arevalillo-Herráez, N Ramzan
  • Conference: 26th IEEE International Conference on Image Processing
  • Year: 2019
  • Citation count: 7

Single-channel EEG-based subject identification using visual stimuli

  • Authors: S Katsigiannis, P Arnau-González, M Arevalillo-Herráez, N Ramzan
  • Conference: 2021 IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics
  • Year: 2021
  • Citation count: 5

Affective and Behavioral Assessment for Adaptive Intelligent Tutoring Systems

  • Authors: L Marco-Giménez, M Arevalillo-Herráez, FJ Ferri, S Moreno-Picot, …
  • Conference: UMAP (Extended Proceedings)
  • Year: 2016
  • Citation count: 5