Research
Paragon Research and Innovation (PRI)
This research group is led by Sangita Pokhrel with Dr Sahar Ahmadzadeh as co-lead.
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Paragon Research and Innovation (PRI) brings together group of researchers in the fields of Generative AI (Gen AI), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, data science, and related fields.
The main goal of PRI is to encourage research activities from computer science and data science in York St John University. The second goal of PRI is to establish 'win-win' collaboration with industries and other University colleagues. We also welcome researchers from other relevant fields to foster strong collaborative research.
PRI will promote creative research pedagogy, collaboration, open and friendly research culture within the group. Regular study sessions, group chats and brainstorming sessions will be held to stimulate new ideas, innovative thinking and creative thoughts on how to advance the research capabilities of group members.
PRI will continue to explore new methodologies and collaborations in the field of computer science and data science research to incubate impactful research outputs that can benefit York St John University and the wider research community.
Our main areas of research interest include but are not limited to:
- Gen AI and Ethics
- IoT-Enabled solutions
- Cyber Security and Networks
- Machine Learning for medical data
- Digital Transformation
- Blockchain Applications
- AI-Driven Risk Management Systems
- Integration of AI in Commercial System
- Ethical AI Education and Awareness
Get in touch
We welcome prospective PhD students, Masters by research or taught program students, and other York St John University colleagues who are interested in conducting research projects on various topics of interest. PRI will support your research topics via a collaborative project structure and will also link up with industrial partners.
Join us today and be a part of this dynamic research community dedicated to driving positive change through innovation. For more information or to express your interest, please contact Sangita Pokhrel (s.pokhrel@yorksj.ac.uk). Feel free to reach out to us also by filling out the form below.
Research activity
Investigating the Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Performance
Project Lead: Dr Anu Bala
Co - Lead: Dr Gayathri Karthick, Sangita Pokhrel
Database Optimization for Real-Time Analytics in Big Data Environments
Project Lead: Lakmali Karunarathne
Project Co-Leads: Swathi Ganesan, Nalinda Somasiri
Research assistant: Kavindu Karunarathna
Objective:
The objective of this project is to optimize database systems to enhance performance and scalability for real-time analytics in big data environments. This involves improving schema design, indexing, caching mechanisms, and integrating real-time processing frameworks.
Cross School Collaboration
Project Lead: Sangita PokhrelCo-leads: Obasanjo Bolarinwa, Swathi Ganesan, Rebecca Tadokera, Ritika Tiwari, Nalinda Somasiriand Amir Keshtiban
Beyond the Classroom: An Event on Research and Industry Insights
Thursday 13 June 2024
York St John University London Campus
Paragon Research and Innovation Group hosted a successful research event in collaboration with the keynote speakers from NSBM Green University - Sri Lanka, Middlesex University - UK, and IBM, UK where the speakers from different research backgrounds provided valuable insights to our students encouraging them in research, idea generation, and industry discussions. We have provided the opportunity to collaborate in research for both academics and students with other inter(national) universities and researchers. We also had networking opportunities and provided certificates.
Four of our MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science students from the London Campus presented their impressive research work.
- David Bajulaiye - Optimising Facebook AD Campaigns Using Random Forest Regression (RFR): Insights and Predictions.
- Manoj Thapa - Analysis of facial recognition using AI & ML.
- Emmanuel Anthony - An Effective Method for Mitigating Phishing Attacks in Web Environments.
- Smita Ghimire - Implementing Deep Learning Techniques: Utilizing YOLOv8 for Traffic Sign Detection.
Group members
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Sangita Pokhrel
Group Leader, Lecturer
Dr Sahar Ahmadzadeh
Group co-leader, Lecturer
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Dr Soonleh Ling
Research Lead and Senior Lecturer
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Dr Nalinda Somasiri
Associate Dean
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Dr Rebecca Balasundaram
Lecturer
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Swathi Ganesan
Deputy Associate Dean and Senior Lecturer
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Dr Gayathri Karthick
Lecturer
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Lakmali Karunarathne
Lecturer
Anu Bala
Lecturer
Faisal Nazir
Visiting Professor of Artificial Intelligence
Prashant Bikram Shah
Academic Associate
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Mabi Tamang
PhD Student
Amjad Alam
Deputy Associate Dean and Senior Lecturer
Dr Suman Kumar Ghosh
Lecturer
Collaborating members/partners
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Obasanjo Bolarinwa
Senior Lecturer and School Research Knowledge Transfer Co-Lead
Rebecca Tadokera
Lecturer in School of Science, Technology and Health