ACADEMIC ADVISING
Graduate Student Advising
| # | Student Name | Thesis / Project Title | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamasani Venkatareddy Gagan Sai | Prediction of Patient Mortality Risk in Intensive Care Units Using Transformers and Electronic Health Records Data | First Reader | Graduated |
| 2 | Ayush Mehta | An OpenAI-powered Chatbot for IPGE (International Programs & Global Engagement) | First Reader | Graduated |
| 3 | Nasit Krish Bhaveshbhai | Bridging Communication Gaps Through Deep Learning in Sign Language Recognition | First Reader | In progress |
| 4 | Salunkhe Ketki Avinash | Automated Program Repair using LLM | First Reader | In progress |
| 5 | Sandhu Divayjot | Transformer-based multimodal learning for detecting Schizophrenia | First Reader | Graduated |
| 6 | Shah Harit Vipulbhai | Soccer Data Analysis and Visualization using Machine Learning: A Case Study in the California State University, Sacramento | First Reader | In progress |
| 7 | Parth Shiroya | Predicting Patient Survival Rates in the SUPPORT Dataset using Machine Learning | First Reader | Graduated |
| 8 | Singh Hardev | House Price Prediction utilizing Gradient Boosting | First Reader | Graduated |
| 9 | Kunwar Aniket Singh | Harnessing Low-Power Tech for Accurate Object Detection and Intelligent Driver Assistance | First Reader | Graduated |
| 10 | Tripathi Rohit Shivkumar | Deepfake detection using explainable AI (Grad-CAM) | First Reader | Graduated |
| 11 | Ketaki Girish Deshpande | Image Captioning Using Visual Attention | First Reader | Graduated |
| 12 | Uddayankith Chodagam | Brain Tumor Detection Using Image Processing | First Reader | Graduated |
| 13 | Trevor Tosaya | Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) to Differentiate Flash Events From DDoS Attacks | First Reader | Graduated |
| 14 | Sailesh Kumar | Web Application Which Gives Effective and Accurate Food Review By Using Deep Learning | First Reader | Graduated |
| 15 | Sindhura Ramananda | Gut Check: Harnessing Computer Vision and Machine Learning to Detect Intestinal Diseases | First Reader | Graduated |
| 16 | Are Venkata Siva Sai Tharun | Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis Using Transformer Models | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 17 | Baluguri Chanakya Rudhra | Enhanced Security Monitoring and Incident Response with Machine Learning and Elastic Search for Sacramento State University | Second Reader | In progress |
| 18 | Moulika Challa | AI Driven Deepfake Detection Using Deep Learning: A CNN and RNN Hybrid Model | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 19 | Tulika Rajiv Choudhary | AI-Driven Multi-Modal Framework for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Prognosis | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 20 | Shreya Sharan Emanti | Deep learning for Leukemia Disease Detection | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 21 | Gayatri Kancherla Ramesh | AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition Planning System using a Fusion Model of LSTM and Transformer and Integrating Genomic, Health, and Mental Health Data | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 22 | Uday Chandra Macharla | Webcam-based Scanner to Create Virtual 3D Hand-Held Objects | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 23 | Geethika Palle | Improved Automatic Lane Detection System for Complex Weather Conditions Using Neural Networks | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 24 | Vikas Balram Thiramdas | Advancing Cancer Diagnostics: Deciphering Multimodal Patterns with Deep Learning Insights | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 25 | Harshith Sai Veeraiah | A Novel Approach to Smart Contract Security: Leveraging Abstract Syntax Trees and LLMs for Vulnerability Detection | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 26 | Yatri Shah | Advanced Graduation Explorer: Navigating Graduate Success through Interactive Visualization | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 27 | Madan Venkatesh | Intelligent Agriculture Suggestion System | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 28 | Meet Alodariya | Semi-Automated Summarization of Email Communications into a Workflow | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 29 | Hari Krishna Kovuru | Secured Data Sharing on the Cloud using Encryption Techniques, MFA and SSO | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 30 | Hazim Shaikh | Hive-Assist: Enhancing Student Engagement Through Real-Time Visualization of Student Emotion and Participation | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 31 | Kundana Bala Sai Sree Lingala | Enhancing Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis Using Machine Learning | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 32 | Nikitha Mandhana | Vision Transformer-based Litter Detection in Varied Environments | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 33 | Omkar Walunj | Kidney Disease Analysis and Classification Using Deep Learning | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 34 | Nagarjuna Reddy Gujjula | AI-Driven Visual Assistance System for Visually Impaired Individuals | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 35 | Shreya Sharan Emanti | Deep learning for Leukemia Disease Detection | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 36 | Bheemanaboina Shravanthi | Momento: A Mobile Music Game Application to Improve Cognition in Alzheimer’s Patients | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 37 | Lakshmi Tejaswi Devarapalli | Hateful Meme Classification using Vision Transformer and BERT | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 38 | Ashish Tharanath Kotian | Sacramento State UniVerse: Explore the Campus Digitally | Second Reader | Graduated |
| 39 | Neha Yelshetty | Revolutionizing Citrus Farming: The HLB Grower Web Tool for Enhanced Disease Management | Third Reader | Graduated |
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
| Category | Committee / Activity | Term / Date | Notes / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | Showcased in Campus Slideshow for Student Research and Creativity | Fall 2025 | |
| Faculty Juror for the 2025 Student Research & Creative Activity Spring Symposium | Spring 2025 | Thank Letter | |
| Academic Standards Subcommittee | Fall 2024 – Spring 2026 | Thank Letter | |
| Faculty Senate Curriculum Subcommittee | 2024 – 2025 | Thank Letter | |
| CSUS Business Analytics Competition | Fall 2024 | ||
| Research Enhanced Support Grant Reviewer | Spring 2024 | ||
| Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Review Committee | Spring 2024 | ||
| Research Enhanced Support Grant Reviewer | Fall 2023 | ||
| Department | ECS Part Time Instructor Teaching Evaluation Review Committee | Fall 2025 | |
| ECS CSC 35 Introduction to Computer Architecture Course Coordinator | Fall 2025 | ||
| Spring 2025 ECS Master’s Hooding Ceremony | Spring 2025 | ||
| Computer Science Department Hiring Committee Member | Summer, Fall 2024 | ||
| Computer Science Department Graduate Committee Member | Spring 2024 | ||
| Student Writing Assessment Committee Member | Spring 2024 | ||
| Community | Language Assistance for Sacramento United Domestic Workers of America Executive Board, Candidates Interview | Dec 2025 | |
| Language Assistance for Sacramento United Domestic Workers of America Executive Board Training | Jun 2025 | ||
| Language Assistance for Air Quality and Public Health in South Sacramento | Sep 2024 | Poster, Read More | |
| Judge for HackDavis 2024, UC Davis | 2024, 2025 | 2024 Certificate, 2025 Certificate, Read more |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND TRAINING
- Journal Reviewer:
– Bioinformatics Advances Journal (Oxford University Press).
– Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal (Elsevier).
– Connection Science (Taylor and Francis AS). - Conference Reviewer:
- Fifth Annual Computer Science Conference for CSU Undergraduates(2025)
– BICOB (2019 – present)
– KSE (2019 – present)
– SEDE (2019 – present)
– ISMCO (2019 – present)
- Grant Reviewer:
– Research and Creative Activity (RCA) 24/25
– Research Enhanced Support Grant Reviewer 2023, 2024
POSTER AND PRESENTATION
Cellular Location from Single-Cell and Spacial Transcriptomics Using Machine Learning Method
Authors: Bang Tran, Dao Tran and Tin Nguyen
scCAN: A Single cell clustering method using autoencoder and network fusion
Authors: Bang Tran, Duc Tran, Ha Nguyen and Tin Nguyen
RIA: a novel Regression-based Imputation Approach for single-cell RNA sequencing
Authors: Bang Tran, Duc Tran, Hung Nguyen, Nam Sy Vo and Tin Nguyen