From October 22-24, Khazar University hosted a dynamic three-day workshop titled "Hot Topics in Artificial Intelligence Applications." Organized by the university's Intelligence Systems Research Center (ISRC), the workshop brought together esteemed teaching staff, industry experts, and students eager to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI).

On the first day of the workshop, Prof. Reza Hassanpour presented a report on "Integrating Machine Learning in Embedded Systems: Opportunities and Challenges," emphasized the importance of applying machine learning practically, and explored real-world applications that showcased the technology’s transformative power.

On the second day, the focus shifted to AI’s applications in digital image processing, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and robotics, held in the university's marble hall. The day began with a session by Prof. A. Shahbahrami on "Digital Image Processing Applications in ITS," covering vision-based ITS and license plate detection. Participants gained insights into the growing field of ITS and its critical reliance on image processing techniques. This was followed by an insightful presentation on computer vision for robotic perception by Ali Tourani. Then Prof. Hassanpour, collaborating with Prof. Shahbahrami, provided students and young researchers with strategies for writing research papers and proposals, enhancing their academic skillset.

Highlights of the third day were AI for Mental Health, UAV Security, IoT, and Image Quality Assessment. Nima Esmi opened the day by discussing "AI in Mental Health: Opportunities and Challenges," where he introduced recent AI models. Esmi also shed light on the ethical concerns and data challenges in this sensitive area. Akbar Telikani presented "Adversarial Attacks and Defenses in UAV-Aided ITS," addressing the growing concerns around security vulnerabilities in ITS systems facilitated by unmanned aerial vehicles. Prof. Syed Hashem Mirbahari presented a session titled "In-Depth Exploration of IoT and Its Application," where he showcased nearly eight practical projects to demonstrate the versatility of IoT technology.

The workshop concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony led by Dr. Fakhranda Afandiyeva, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering.