Assistant Professor at VIT Vellore, India
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Sofi is an accomplished academician and researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and bioinformatics. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at BVRIT Hyderabad, India. With a robust foundation in computer science, Dr. Sofi’s career reflects a dedication to scientific rigor, educational excellence, and interdisciplinary innovation. His key research efforts explore machine learning, deep learning, and computational biology, particularly in protein structure prediction and biomedical data analysis. Dr. Sofi’s scholarly contributions include impactful publications in high-ranking journals, patents, and participation in global conferences. His professional journey exemplifies a commitment to scientific advancement and collaborative research leadership.
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Education
Dr. Sofi earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Kashmir between 2019 and 2023, awarded officially in 2024. Prior to his doctoral work, he completed an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (2015–2017) from Pondicherry Central University with a CGPA of 8.72. He also holds a Master’s in Computer Applications (2011–2014) from the same university, graduating with a CGPA of 8.51. His undergraduate degree, a BCA in Computer Science, was obtained from the University of Kashmir (2008–2011) with 62% marks. These academic milestones have equipped him with a rigorous theoretical and applied understanding of computer science and its emerging domains.
Experience
Dr. Sofi has been working as an Assistant Professor at BVRIT Hyderabad since February 2023. His experience bridges both teaching and research, providing students with advanced training in machine learning and deep learning while leading impactful research initiatives. Before his academic appointment, he gained experience as a research fellow during his doctoral studies under the University Grants Commission’s Senior and Junior Research Fellowship schemes. Additionally, Dr. Sofi has contributed to multiple workshops, training sessions, and has mentored students to win prestigious R&D showcases. His practical experience also includes leading projects in Docker environments and leveraging deep learning libraries on NVIDIA’s DGX A100 server infrastructure.
Research Interest
Dr. Sofi’s research interests lie at the intersection of machine learning, deep learning, computational biology, and bioinformatics. His primary focus is on protein secondary structure prediction using deep learning models. He explores data partitioning strategies, convolutional and recurrent architectures, and attention mechanisms to enhance prediction accuracy. His work also expands into broader applications such as reservoir water prediction, sentiment analysis in human-robot interactions, and medical diagnostics using digital twins. Through his research, Dr. Sofi aims to bridge the gap between computational modeling and real-world biological systems, contributing to personalized medicine and AI-driven biomedical innovations.
Awards
Among Dr. Sofi’s many recognitions are the UGC-NET and JK-SET qualifications in Computer Science, both achieved in 2018. He was awarded Senior and Junior Research Fellowships by UGC for his Ph.D. studies. He received a grant of ₹3.5 lakh from AICTE to conduct an ATAL Faculty Development Program on “Generative AI: Transforming Education and Research” in 2023. He was recently selected for a prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the National University of Singapore and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2024). Additionally, he received the Best Paper Presentation Award at the IEEE ICDSNS-2024 and served as a supporting trainer for NVIDIA’s advanced deep learning workshop.
Publications
Dr. Sofi’s impactful scholarly work includes the following publications:
IRNN-SS: Deep learning for optimised protein secondary structure prediction – Int. J. Bioinformatics Research and Applications, 2024. Cited by: 2.
RiRPSSP: A Unified Deep Learning method for Protein Secondary Structures – Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, 2023. Cited by: 8.
Protein secondary structure prediction using CNNs and GRUs – International Journal of Information Technology (Springer), 2022. Cited by: 14.
Smart Toll Tax Collection using BLE – International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science, 2017. Cited by: 5.
Bluetooth Protocol in IoT: Security Review – International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2016. Cited by: 11.
Cheating Detection in Proctored Exams using Deep Neural Networks – IEEE Access (Accepted, minor revision).
Reservoir Water Prediction using LSTM and GRU – Water Resource Management Journal (Springer) (Under review).
These publications highlight Dr. Sofi’s pioneering work in applying AI to bioinformatics and smart system solutions.
Conclusion
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Sofi exemplifies the future of proteomics research by merging computational intelligence with biological structure prediction. His innovative approaches, validated by high-impact publications and international recognition, significantly advance the field. Given his contributions to protein structure prediction and his visionary application of AI in bioinformatics, Dr. Sofi is an ideal recipient for the Proteomics Research Award, embodying the excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary rigor the award stands for.