Computer Science and Engineering

Mr. Saha Reno

Designation: Assistant Professor

Email: reno.cse@aust.edu

Office Extension:

Room No: 7A01/M

Personal Website: https://saha-reno.web.app/

Research Interests

• Blockchain
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision

Educational Background

• Master of Science (MSc), (Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)), Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), (Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)), Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST)

Honors and Achievements

• Best Paper Award - Best Paper in Technical Session 1.3 (Data Science and Advanced Analytics I), 3rd International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security (IEMIS 2022), 2022
• Best Technical Presentation Award - Best Paper in AI, IoT, ML, DL Section, 8th IEEE International Women in Engineering (WIE) Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (IEEE WIECon-ECE 2022), 2022
• Finalist at Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh, IBCOL Foundation, 2021
• Finalist at International Blockchain Olympiad, IBCOL Foundation, 2021
• 6 Vice Chancellor’s List Certificates, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), 2018
• 20% - 40% Waiver for Achieving VC List Certificates from 1st-6th Semester, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), 2018
• Champion in BAIUST Debate Competition, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), 2017
• Finalist at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2016, SpaceApps, NASA, 2016
• General Quota in Higher Secondary Certificate Scholarship, Cumilla Victoria Government College, 2014
• Talent-Pool Quota in Junior Scholarship, Cumilla Zilla School, 2009
• Talent-Pool Quota in Primary Scholarship, Cumilla Zilla School, 2006

Publications

1. Integrating Blockchain and Machine Learning for Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering System, International Journal of Information Technology, 2024, Springer. URL
2. Enhancing foreign exchange reserve security for central banks using Blockchain, FHE, and AWS, Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences, 2024, Elsevier. URL
3. Breaking the Blockchain Trilemma: A Comprehensive Consensus Mechanism for Ensuring Security, Scalability, and Decentralization, IET Software, 2024, Wiley. URL
4. SHBF: A Secure and Scalable Hybrid Blockchain Framework for Resolving Trilemma Challenges, International Journal of Information Technology, 2024, Springer. URL
5. A Novel Approach to Optimizing Transaction Processing Rate and Space Requirement of Blockchain via Off-Chain Architecture, International Journal of Information Technology, 2024, Springer. URL
6. Bengali News Headline Categorization: A Comprehensive Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approach, BAIUST Academic Journal (BAJ), 2023, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST). URL
7. Ensuring Transparency, Confidentiality, and Deterrence of Political Influence in Journalism using IPFS, Private, Public, and Semi-Public Blockchains, International Journal of Information Technology, 2023, Springer. URL
8. Advancements in Scalability of Blockchain Infrastructure through IPFS and Dual Blockchain Methodology, The Journal of Supercomputing, 2023, Springer. URL
9. Robust Multi-Domain Descriptive Text Classification Leveraging Conventional and Hybrid Deep Learning Models, International Journal of Information Technology, 2023, Springer. URL
10. Solving Blockchain Trilemma using Off‐chain Storage Protocol, IET Information Security, 2023, Wiley. URL
11. Decentralized Finance and Crypto Banking System Using Ethereum-based Blockchain Technology, BAIUST Academic Journal (BAJ), 2021, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST). URL
12. Mitigating Loan Associated Financial Risk Using Blockchain Based Lending System, Applied Computer Science, 2021, Polish Association for Knowledge Promotion. URL
13. Implementation of Private Blockchain in Smart Card Management System, BAIUST Academic Journal (BAJ), 2020, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST). URL

1. A Blockchain-Based Solution for Securing Central Bank Bond Management, 2024 IEEE International Conference on Computing, Applications and Systems (COMPAS), 2024, IEEE. URL
2. Utilizing Ethereum-Based Lending System to Prevent Defaulting on Loans, 2022 4th International Conference on Data, Engineering and Applications (IDEA), 2024, Springer. URL
3. A Blockchain and Machine Learning-Based Integrated Framework for Dynamic Customs Security Enhancement with a Focus on Smuggling, 2024 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT), 2024, IEEE. URL
4. Balancing Security, Scalability and Decentralization of Blockchain using SHBF-Based Consensus, 2024 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT), 2024, IEEE. URL
5. Exploring Weka and Python for Educational Data Mining: Naïve Bayes vs. J48, 2024 5th International Conference on Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics (ICMCSI), 2024, IEEE. URL
6. DPoS-Based Blockchain Payments for Electrified Roads: Ensuring Security, Efficiency and Transparency, 2023 2nd International Conference on Big Data, IoT and Machine Learning (BIM), 2024, Springer. URL
7. An Off-Chain-Based Blockchain with Improved Decentralization, 2023 26th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2024, IEEE. URL
8. TrilemmaGuard: Safeguarding against the Challenges Posed by Blockchain Trilemma, 2023 26th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2024, IEEE. URL
9. Securing Farm Insurance Using a Private-Permissioned Blockchain Driven by Hyperledger Fabric and IPFS, 2023 2nd International Conference on Network Security and Blockchain Technology (ICNSBT), 2023, Springer. URL
10. Utilizing Hyperledger Fabric Based Private Blockchain and IPFS to Secure Educational Certificate Management, 2022 IEEE International Women in Engineering (WIE) Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (WIECON-ECE), 2023, IEEE. URL
11. Utilizing Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Image-Based Plant Disease Detection, 2023 7th International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC), 2023, Springer. URL
12. Minimizing Defaultation in Lending Using Blockchain-Based Loan Management System, 2022 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference on Information Technologies and Intelligent Decision Making Systems (ITIDMS), 2023, Springer. URL
13. Securing E-Passport Management Using Private-Permissioned Blockchain and IPFS, 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE), 2023, IEEE. URL
14. Utilizing Hyperledger Based Private Blockchain Technology to Secure Credit Card Payment System, 2022 25th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2023, IEEE. URL
15. Preventing Selfish Mining in Public Blockchain Using Alarming Block and Block Interval Time Approach, 2022 International Conference on Augmented Intelligence and Sustainable Systems (ICAISS), 2023, IEEE. URL
16. Analysis of Netcode, Latency, and Packet-loss in Online Multiplayer Games, 2022 International Conference on Augmented Intelligence and Sustainable Systems (ICAISS), 2023, IEEE. URL
17. Face Mask Detection Using Viola-Jones and Cascade Classifier, 2022 International Conference on Augmented Intelligence and Sustainable Systems (ICAISS), 2023, IEEE. URL
18. Utilizing Hyperledger-Based Private Blockchain to Secure E-Passport Management, 2022 3rd International Conference on Data Intelligence and Cognitive Informatics (ICDICI), 2022, Springer. URL
19. Detection of Counterfeit Medicine Using a Private and Permissioned Blockchain, 2022 2nd Asian Conference on Innovation in Technology (ASIANCON), 2022, IEEE. URL
20. Utilizing Off-Chain Storage Protocol for Solving the Trilemma Issue of Blockchain, 2022 3rd International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security (IEMIS), 2022, Springer. URL
21. Securing Smart Card Management Using Hyperledger Based Private Blockchain, 2022 3rd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), 2022, IEEE. URL
22. Securing Certificate Management System Using Hyperledger Based Private Blockchain, 2022 International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICISET), 2022, IEEE. URL
23. Securing Ride-Sharing Service Using IPFS and Hyperledger Based on Private Blockchain, 2021 24th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2022, IEEE. URL
24. Hyperledger Based Private Blockchain Technology in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry for Preventing Substandard Drug Production, 2021 International Conference on Smart Generation Computing, Communication and Networking (SMART GENCON), 2021, IEEE. URL
25. Utilizing IPFS and Private Blockchain to Secure Forensic Information, 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI), 2021, IEEE. URL
26. Counterfeit Medicine Identification Using Hyperledger Based Private Blockchain, 2021 2nd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), 2021, IEEE. URL
27. Clusterization of Different Vulnerable Countries for Immigrants Due to Covid-19 Using Mean Probabilistic Likelihood Score and Unsupervised Mining Algorithms, 2021 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development (ICICT4SD), 2021, IEEE. URL
28. Securing Medical Forensic System Using Hyperledger Based Private Blockchain, 2020 23rd International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2021, IEEE. URL