Lecturer in Computer Science
Researcher in the field of Machine Learning
Lecturer in Computer Science
Researcher in the field of Machine Learning
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Engineering – Artificial Intelligence | 2020 – 2023
Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
GPA: 3.86/4.0
Thesis Title: An oversampling method based on fuzzy clustering and SMOTE
Thesis Grade: 18.9/20
Supervisor: Dr. Sattar Hashemi
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – Software Engineering | 2015 – 2020
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
GPA: 3.27/4.0
Last Two Years GPA: 3.90/4.0
Final Project Topic: Analyzing users’ reviews using deep recurrent neural network and NLP
Final Project Grade: 20/20
Supervisor: Dr. Saeed Talatian Azad
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Machine Learning Algorithms
- Imbalanced Data Classification
- Computer Vision and Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- AI for Healthcare
PUBLICATIONS
- Zahra Arefzadeh, Sattar Hashemi; “Enhancing Imbalanced Learning: An Oversampling method based on Fuzzy C-Means and SMOTE”; Information Sciences Journal(Under Review)
- Zahra Arefzadeh, Sattar Hashemi; “Addressing Class Imbalance Learning with a Clustering-based Ensemble of Two-Step Oversampled Data”; Expert Systems with Applications Journal (In Prep.)
- Zahra Arefzadeh, Erfan Dehghani, Mohammad Bozorgmehr; “ADASYN Enhanced: Imbalanced Data Classification with Advanced Noise Filtering” (In Prep. Target Journal: 1st International Biennial Conference of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 2024)
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Ranked 3rd among more than 23 students of Artificial intelligence at the end of Master's, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, 2023
- Ranked 95th among approximately 10,000 participants in the Iranian University Entrance Exam for Master's degree, Iran, 2020
- Ranked 3rd among more than 35 students of Software Engineering at the end of Bachelor's, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran, 2020
WORKSHOP
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Teacher & Mentor | June 2021 – Present
Online
Description: Actively assisting Master’s and Ph.D. students with academic papers and theses
Lecturer | Spring 2024
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Operating systems
Lecturer | Spring 2024
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Operating System Lab (Linux)
Lecturer | Spring 2024
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: User Interface Design (UI/UX)
Lecturer | Fall 2023
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Operating systems
Lecturer | Fall 2023
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Database System Implementation
Teaching Assistant | Spring 2023
Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Course: Machine Learning
Supervisor: Dr. Sattar Hashemi
Teaching Assistant | Spring 2022
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Course: Deep Learning
Supervisor: Dr. Sattar Hashemi
Teaching Assistant | Spring 2022
Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Course: Machine Learning
Supervisor: Dr. Sattar Hashemi
Teaching Assistant | Spring 2021
Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Course: Machine Learning
Supervisor: Dr. Sattar Hashemi
Teaching Assistant | Fall 2021
Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Course: Statistical Pattern Recognition
Supervisor: Dr. Zohreh Azimifar
Teaching Assistant | Fall 2018
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Operating Systems Laboratory (Linux)
Supervisor: Dr. Maryam Ashkpour
Teaching Assistant | Fall 2018
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Operating Systems
Supervisor: Dr. Maryam Ashkpour
Teaching Assistant | Fall 2018
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
Course: Artificial Intelligence
Supervisor: Dr. Maryam Ashkpour
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Developer & SEO Specialist | 2016 – Present
Uranus Stone Company, Tehran, Iran
Description:
- Utilizing WordPress to create and maintain websites aligned with the company’s goals
- Optimizing content and structure for search engines, driving organic traffic, and enhancing our online presence
- Facilitating weekly online sessions to evaluate our online position, fostering a dynamic environment for analyzing strengths and weaknesses, and ensuring ongoing improvement in our digital presence
Web Developer & SEO Specialist | 2020 – Present
Venus Stone Company, Isfahan, Iran
Description:
- Responsible for crafting and maintaining dynamic and visually appealing websites that align with the company’s branding and goals
- Optimizing website content and structure to enhance search engine visibility, thereby driving organic traffic and improving online presence
- Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement SEO best practices, conducting keyword research, and analyzing website performance metrics, ensuring the continuous enhancement of our digital presence and user experience