Specialization

Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Computer Vision

Email

payal@thapar.edu

Education
•    PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, from UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
•    M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
•    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Chitkara University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

Experience
1.    Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Thapar University Patiala, India (September, 2022 - present)
2.    Research Scholar, Department of CSE, UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh (December, 2017 – June, 2022)
3.    Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Chitkara University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India (July, 2016- November, 2017).

Journal publications
1.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh, Vishal Dhull. " Dilated convolution based RCNN using feature fusion model for low-altitude aerial objects." Expert Systems with Applications (2022): 1-14. (SCI, Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 8.66)

2.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. “A feature pyramid based multi-stage framework for object detection in low-altitude UAV Images” International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools: 1-22 (SCIE, Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 1.05)

3.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh, Arun Kumar Sangaiah “Performance Analysis of Models in Multiple Object based Recognition on Low-Altitude Aerial Images” Journal of Supercomputing, 22(6), 2422. (SCI, Impact Factor: 2.55)

4.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. " Deep learning-based object detection in low-altitude UAV datasets: A survey." Journal of Image and Vision Computing (2020): 1-13. (SCI, Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 3.10)

5.    Bhisham Sharma, Payal Mittal, Mohammad S. Obaidat. " Power-saving policies for annual energy cost savings in green computing." International Journal of Communication Systems (2019): 1-11. (SCI, Impact Factor: 1.88)

6.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. “A Simulated Dataset in Aerial Images using Simulink for Object Detection and Recognition." International Journal of Cognitive Computing in Engineering (2022): 144-151. (Scopus-Indexed)

7.    Payal Mittal, Praveen Kumar. “A Research Based Study on Evolution of Cellular Generations (5G)” International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJARCEE) (2014) (UGC-Care List)

8.    Payal Mittal, Abhishek Singhal, Abhay Bansal. “A study on Architecture of Autonomic Computing-Self Managed Systems” International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA) (2014) (Scopus-Indexed)

Accepted and Communicated:
1.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. “Deformable Patch based MLP Mixer Model for Forest Fire Aerial Image Classification” Journal of Applied Remote Sensing (2022) (SCI, SCIE, Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 1.53) (Accepted)
2.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. "A Novel Classification Architecture based on VGG and Dilated ResNets for Low-Altitude Aerial Images." Journal of Multimedia Tools and Applications (SCI, SCIE, Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 2.57) (Communicated)
3.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. "An optimal deep learning framework for detection of small sized objects in Aerial Images” Journal of Wireless Personal Communications (SCI, SCIE, Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 2.01) (Communicated)

International Conferences:
1.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. " A Study of Deep Learning Architectures for Object Detection." 2019 Proceedings of All India Seminar on Recent Trends in Image Processing for AI Implementation, IET, 7-8th Feb, 2019 (National Seminar).

2.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma, Raman Singh. “A Summarization of Collision Avoidance Techniques for Autonomous Navigation of UAV” Proceedings of UASG-2019 in IIT Roorkee, 6-7th April, (Scopus Indexed)

3.    Payal Mittal, Akashdeep Sharma. "Research Areas in Communication Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Improving." Oral Paper Presentation in 12th Chandigarh Science Congress CHASCON-2018 hosted by Panjab University, Chandigarh 12th-14th Feb, 2018

Other activities
1.    Qualified UGC-NET in July 2016.
2.    Qualified HTET PGT Computer Science 2016
3.    Participated “Developing Machine Learning Skills in Python” at UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh from March 05-07, 2018.
4.    Review research paper at the 6th International Conference on Computer Science and Application Engineering, October 21-23, 2022, Nanjing China.