Lecturer · Researcher · NLP & AI

Fatama Jannat
Tisha

Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Fatama is a Lecturer in the Department of Software Engineering at Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is a dedicated computer science professional and researcher with a strong focus on Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Explainable AI. She actively supervises undergraduate theses, contributes to AI/ML research, and explores intelligent data-driven systems for real-world social impact.

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Experience

Jan 2025 –
Present
Lecturer
Dept. of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University
Teaches Data Structures, Theory of Computation, and Software Engineering. Member of Accreditation & International Collaboration Committees. Supervises undergraduate theses and projects in AI/ML/DL.
Jan 2025 –
Present
Assistant House Tutor
Rowshan Ara Scholar Garden-1, Daffodil International University
Manages residential activities and student welfare for a dormitory of 1,300+ students. Coordinates accommodation-related concerns with university administration.
Aug 2024 –
Dec 2024
Lecturer (Contract)
Dept. of CSE, Daffodil International University
Delivered lectures on Computer Fundamentals and Compiler Design. Prepared OBE-based course materials and assessments.
Jan 2024 –
Aug 2025
Adjunct Lecturer
Dept. of CSE, Manarat International University
Facilitated lab sessions and hands-on programming exercises. Mentored students through regular consultations.

Education

MS in Computer Science & Engineering
Jahangirnagar University
July 2023 – December 2024  ·  Dhaka, Bangladesh
NST Fellowship Recipient  ·  2nd in cohort
3.95/ 4.00
BS in Computer Science & Engineering
Jahangirnagar University
January 2018 – June 2023  ·  Dhaka, Bangladesh
Complementary Education Scholarship
3.62/ 4.00
HSC in Science
Lakshmipur Govt. College
August 2015 – April 2017  ·  Lakshmipur, Chattogram, Bangladesh
5.00/ 5.00
SSC in Science
K S Public School
January 2013 – April 2015  ·  Lakshmipur, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Govt. Board Merit Scholarship
5.00/ 5.00

Academic Work

Publications & Research

Published

[1]
JaalTaka: A benchmark dataset for detecting counterfeit Bangladeshi banknotes
Bibhas Roy Chowdhury Piyas, Fatama Jannat Tisha, Sadia Rahman, Shahrin Islam, Bijoy Roy Chowdhury Preenon
Data in Brief, Volume 64, 2026
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[2]
Explainable Deep Learning Framework for Advanced Deepfake Video Manipulation Detection
Shahrin Islam, Bibhas Roy Chowdhury Piyas, Fatama Jannat Tisha, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Sadia Rahman, Shazzad Hossen, Md. Abdus Samad Kamal
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI), Vol 15, 2026
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[3]
Career Anxiety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Survey Data of University Students in Bangladesh
Shahrin Islam, Bibhas Roy Chowdhury Piyas, Fatama Jannat Tisha, Humayun Kabir Nayem, Sadia Rahman, Bijoy Roy Chowdhury Preenon
Data in Brief
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[4]
A Modified Gorilla Troops Optimizer-Based Explainable Machine Learning for Early Cardiovascular Disease Prediction
Israt Jahan, Afsana Begum, Bibhas Roy Chowdhury Piyas, Fahmid Al Farid, Fatama Jannat Tisha, Shahrin Islam, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Hezerul Abdul Karim
Computers, Materials & Continua
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Under Review

[1]
An Explainable Deep Learning Framework for Automated Plant Disease Diagnosis
Fatama Jannat Tisha, Bibhas Roy Chowdhury Piyas, Shahrin Islam, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Humaun Kabir Nayem, Sadia Rahman, Bijoy Roy Chowdhury Preenon, Md. Abdus Samad Kamal
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI)
[2]
A ROI-Guided Optimized Machine Learning Framework for Orange Disease Recognition with Feature Selection and Explainability Accepted
Israt Jahan Munny, Md. Rafsan Jani, Bibhas Roy Chowdhury Piyas, Fahmid Al Farid, Anup Majumder, Fatama Jannat Tisha, Israt Jahan, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Hezerul Abdul Karim
Computers, Materials & Continua
[3]
A Genetic Algorithm-Based Sample Selection Framework with LightGBM and XGBoost for IIoT Intrusion Detection
Humaun Kabir Nayem, Jesmin Akhter, Amina Khatun, Nishat Tasnim Shishir, Fatama Jannat Tisha, Abu Sayed Md. Mostafizur Rahaman
PLOS ONE

Research Interests

Deep Learning Computer Vision Foundation Models Vision-Language Models (VLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Explainable AI (XAI) Medical Image Computing Agricultural AI Transfer Learning Trustworthy AI Natural Language Processing Low-Resource Languages

Work & Builds

Projects

March 2026 – Present
IoT-Based System for Fabric Defect Detection & Severity Identification
Developed a diverse dataset of 3,200 fabric samples across defect types. Trained a modified attention-based ConvNeXt–YOLOv8 hybrid model to detect and classify fabric defect severity. Deployed an IoT inspection system integrating the trained model to generate post-roll defect reports.
YOLOv8ConvNeXtOpenCVAttention MechanismsRaspberry PiFlask/FastAPIIoT
January 2022 – April 2022
EduCore — Online Class & Examination System
A full-featured academic platform for teachers and students enabling exam management, academic information access, student-teacher interaction, and result tracking. Built with complete software architecture, design, and testing pipeline.
PythonDjangoSQLFigmaGitTrello
October 2020 – December 2020
WebMed — Web-Based Medical Application
A comprehensive medical platform for doctor appointment booking, featuring a database of 42,000+ medical entries, a blog system for medical updates, newsletter subscriptions, and an admin dashboard for full system management.
HTML/CSSJavaScriptjQuerySQLFigmaGit
October 2020 – December 2020
Edumation Lab — Chemical Bonds Explanation for Kids
An educational 3D animation video based on Class 9–10 chemistry curriculum (Chapter 5: Chemical Bonds). Helps students visualize atomic bonding processes through carefully scripted and animated content using Blender.
BlenderKdenliveClipchampGraphics TabletStoryboarding

Recognition & Involvement

Achievements

Awards & Scholarships

🏆
National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship
M.S. Program, 2023–24 · Jahangirnagar University
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Complementary Education Scholarship for Academic Excellence
All academic years 2018–2023 · Jahangirnagar University
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Government Board Merit Scholarship
SSC Examination · 2015

Certifications

Introduction to Machine Learning
Coursera
Deep Learning Fundamentals
Cognitive Class
.NET Big Picture: Front-End and UI Development
LinkedIn Learning
AI and Data Science Educational Program
HerWILL – Women Inspired in Life and Leadership

Professional Services

Peer Reviewer
Computer Systems Science and Engineering
Served as a peer reviewer for research manuscripts submitted to the journal.
May – Jun 2026
Organizer
3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Daffodil International University
Organized the university-wide 3MT competition, managing participant engagement, event logistics, and communication between students, supervisors, and judges.
Oct 2021 – May 2022

Extracurricular Activities

💻
Member, JU Computer Club
Jahangirnagar University · Oct 2021 – May 2022
Technology workshops, programming events, and collaborative activities.
📢
Campus Ambassador, Educational Olympiad
Aug 2017 – Oct 2018
Promoted academic competitions and represented Educational Olympiad on campus.
⚜️
Member, Bangladesh Scouts
Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
Participated in scouting, community service, leadership development, and teamwork events.