DEEP PAUN
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Available for PhD 2025–26 Cycle

Deep
Paun

AI Researcher

Bridging academic rigor and real-world innovation — IEEE-published researcher, educator, and full-stack engineer seeking to push boundaries at the intersection of AI, medicine, and intelligent systems.

3
Publications
4+
Projects
2
Institutions
9.32
B.E. CGPA

Researcher by curiosity,
engineer by craft

I am a computer science educator, IEEE-published AI researcher, and full-stack developer who believes that the most impactful technology emerges at the intersection of disciplined research and hands-on engineering.

Vision & Mission

My research mission is to harness deep learning to democratize healthcare diagnostics — starting with AI-driven skin cancer detection. I am pursuing a PhD to deepen this impact, collaborate with world-class researchers, and contribute original science to the global knowledge base.

Why a US PhD?

The United States leads in AI research infrastructure, collaborative culture, and translational impact. I am drawn to programs that bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment — and to mentors who value both rigor and curiosity. I bring not just skills, but perspective.

Technical Philosophy

I believe code should serve science. Whether it's training a U-Net segmentation model or architecting a full-stack web application, my standard is the same: clean, purposeful, and scalable. Research and engineering are two sides of the same coin.

Future Research Goals

Long-term, I envision building AI systems that operate robustly in low-resource clinical settings across South Asia and beyond — lightweight, explainable models that doctors can trust and deploy on commodity hardware.

2025 →

Assistant Professor · Indus University, Ahmedabad

Teaching advanced computer science, integrating AI research into curriculum design

2023–25

M.Tech · Parul University & Assistant Professor Role

CGPA 8.9 — Published two IEEE papers while teaching full-time. Thesis focus: AI diagnostics.

2022–23

PHP Developer · XDBS Worldwide, Pune

International teams, full-stack development, global project management

2018–21

B.E. · D.Y. Patil SOE, Pune — 9.32 CGPA

Distinguished academic performance. Foundations in software engineering and systems.

2015–18

Diploma Engineering · Kalyan Polytechnic, Jamnagar — 9.12 CGPA

Early academic excellence. Top-tier performance across core engineering subjects.

IEEE-Published Researcher

My research sits at the intersection of deep learning, medical image analysis, and computer vision — with a specific focus on making AI clinically useful and accessible.

Research Paper

Skin Cancer Diagnosis with AI: U-Net-Based Segmentation and Lite-CNN Classification

Developed a two-stage deep learning pipeline combining U-Net architecture for precise lesion segmentation with a lightweight CNN for accurate malignancy classification. Designed for deployment in resource-limited healthcare environments.

IEEE · 2025 Computer Vision · Medical AI
Review Article

Skin Disease Segmentation: Current Practices, Techniques, and Emerging Trends

Comprehensive systematic review of state-of-the-art methods in dermatological image segmentation. Analyzed over 80 works across traditional and deep learning paradigms, identifying key research gaps and future directions.

IEEE Survey · Segmentation
Research Paper

Virtual Painting with OpenCV using Python

Developed a real-time gesture-based virtual drawing application leveraging OpenCV's computer vision capabilities. Enables touchless digital artistry through precise hand-tracking and color-space analysis.

WOS Computer Vision · HCI
Medical Image Analysis Deep Learning Image Segmentation Computer Vision CNN Architecture Human-Computer Interaction AI Healthcare Transfer Learning Edge AI

Skills & Expertise

A rare combination of research depth and engineering breadth — from training neural networks to shipping production web applications.

⬡ AI / ML

Python TensorFlow OpenCV U-Net CNN Scikit-learn

⬡ Frontend

React.js HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Figma Tailwind

⬡ Backend

Node.js PHP C# / .NET MySQL SQL Server REST APIs

⬡ Tools & DevOps

Git Docker Google Analytics SEO Canva Cybersecurity
Proficiency Overview
AI & Machine Learning88%
Full-Stack Development90%
Research & Academic Writing85%
UI/UX & Figma Design82%
Database & Backend Systems87%

Built, Shipped, Delivered

From hotel management systems to creative portfolio experiences — every project is a solution to a real problem, built with production-quality standards.

// Web Application

Hotel Management System

Full-featured booking and management platform with real-time availability, user authentication, and an admin dashboard. Streamlines hotel operations end-to-end.

React.js HTML/CSS JavaScript MySQL
// Creative / Portfolio

Studio Portfolio Website

Visually immersive creative studio portfolio with smooth animations, masonry gallery layout, and responsive design optimized for performance and aesthetics.

React.js CSS3 JavaScript Figma
// E-Commerce

Full-Stack Shopping Platform

Complete e-commerce solution with product management, cart system, secure checkout flow, and order tracking. Built for scalability and seamless UX.

React.js Node.js MySQL JavaScript
// Non-Profit Tech

College Application Platform

Volunteer project: built a web application for a Pune-based college NGO, enhancing their online presence and operational efficiency. End-to-end ownership.

HTML/CSS PHP MySQL JavaScript
// AI / Computer Vision

Virtual Painting with OpenCV

Real-time gesture-driven drawing application. Uses hand tracking and color-space analysis for touchless digital artistry. Published in WOS-indexed journal.

Python OpenCV NumPy MediaPipe
// More →

Many More on GitHub

Explore the full repository of projects, experiments, academic code, and open-source contributions on GitHub.

Academic & Industry Journey

Over four years spanning industry engineering, academic education, and research leadership — each role adding a new dimension of perspective.

Apr 2025 → Present

Assistant Professor

Indus University, Ahmedabad

Teaching advanced computer science subjects with a focus on integrating AI research into pedagogy. Building curriculum that blends academic theory with production-level engineering practice. Continuing active research in medical AI.

Sep 2023 → Mar 2025

Assistant Professor + M.Tech Researcher

Parul University, Vadodara

Simultaneously taught undergraduate CS courses and pursued M.Tech (8.9 CGPA). Published two IEEE papers. Delivered expert talks on Flutter development and web technologies. Integrated practical development into student-facing workshops.

Aug 2022 → Sep 2023

PHP Developer

XDBS Worldwide, Pune

Full-stack development across international teams spanning multiple time zones. Delivered high-quality web solutions for global clients. Contributed to organic and paid digital marketing. Developed backend APIs using Node.js and PHP with MySQL databases.

Sep 2021 → Nov 2021

Web Developer Intern

Clindox, Pune

Developed scalable web applications using C# and the .NET framework. Collaborated on database architecture with SQL Server. Gained foundational industry experience in enterprise software development and agile workflows.

Flutter Development

Core concepts, widgets, architecture, and real-world cross-platform app development best practices

Web Development — Scratch to Advanced

HTML, CSS, JS, React, Figma, MySQL, SEO — full-spectrum value-added course for learners

Frontend Design with Figma

Wireframing, prototyping, responsive UI — guiding students from concept to production-ready design

AICTE Cybersecurity FDP

Faculty development program in cutting-edge cybersecurity practices

Volunteer Developer · Non-Profit

Built digital infrastructure for a Pune college NGO

Coding Bootcamp Mentor

Guided aspiring developers through challenges and career direction

Let's Build Together

Whether you're a professor, recruiter, or collaborator — I'd love to hear from you. Open to PhD opportunities, research collaborations, and meaningful conversations.