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We are thrilled to announce that a team from the Queen’s School of Computing has been awarded the Best Challenge Paper at the prestigious 2024 AIware Conference, held in Brazil in conjunction with the 2024 International Conference on Foundations of Software Engineering (FSE).
Their paper, titled “Automated Scheduling for Thematic Coherence in Conferences,” highlights innovative research that bridges the fields of Operations Research and Natural Language Processing.
This project, led by Ph.D. student Mahzabeen Emu, with contributions from Tasnim Ahmed and Dr. Salimur Choudhury, tackles the complexities of thematic scheduling in conferences. The practical applications of this research, particularly in the context of healthcare scheduling, underscore the real-world impact of their work.
By optimizing scheduling, hospitals can better allocate resources, improve patient care, and reduce wait times, leading to more efficient and effective healthcare delivery.
This recognition exemplifies the collaborative spirit and interdisciplinary approach that School of Computing fosters.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mahzabeen, Tasnim, and Dr. Choudhury for this accomplishment!