PROGRAM

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Explainable Intelligence in Digital Twins
(November 12 – 14, 2025)
 
🗓 DAY 1 – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Campus
 
  Morning Session – Opening & Keynote Presentations  
  07h30 – 8h30 Registration
Registration starts at 07:30 at Hall 601
 
  08h30 – 9h00 Opening Ceremony & Group Photo
Welcome remarks and group photo session
 
  9h00 – 9h45 Keynote Speech 1
Topic: Toward Human Digital Twin using AI Technologies
Speaker: Prof. Byung Seok Shin
 
  09h50 – 10h35 Keynote Speech 2
Topic: Advancing Medical Image Analysis
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Fadi Dornaika
 
  10h35 – 10h55 Tea Break (15 mins)
Networking & Refreshments
 
  10h55 – 11h40 Keynote Speech 3
Topic: Healthcare Automation Innovation Journey
Keynote Speaker: Assoc. Prof. U-Xuan Tan
 
  11h45 – 13h30 Lunch Break  
  Afternoon Session – Technical Session A (Offline)  
 
14h00 – 15h35
Session A (Offline – 12/11/20225)  
  Room 1 Room 2  
  Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
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  14h00 – 14h20
max. 20 mins
QLoRA and RAG Application in Building Admissions Support Chatbot: Performance Evaluation and Knowledge Update Ability
👥 Huu-Thanh Duong, Tien-Phat Bui and Duc-Hoang Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam)
Explainable Intelligence for Bearing Fault Diagnosis in Industrial Predictive Maintenance
👥 Lich Thanh Nguyen (University of Transport and Communications, Vietnam); Tiem Nguyen Van (Thanh Dong University, Vietnam); Trang Phung (Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation, Germany); Ba Hung Ngo and Tae Jong Choi (Chonnam National University, Korea (South))
 
  14h25 – 14h45
max. 20 mins
Deep Learning Based Classification of Vietnamese Traditional Medicinal Plants Using Dual CNN Backbones
👥 Khanh Nhan Nguyen, Viet-Tuan Le and Vinh Truong Hoang (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam)
Practical Challenges in Applying YOLO Models to Medical Imaging: a Comprehensive Study
👥 Thanh Tam Tran (Thanh Dong University, Vietnam); Bao VQ Bui (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam); Ba Hung Ngo and Tae Jong Choi (Chonnam National University, Korea (South))
 
  14h50 – 15h10
max. 20 mins
The Effectiveness of Fine-Tuning for the ResNet and CBAM Combination
👥 Huy Q Nguyen, Do Hoang Uyen Nguyen and Anh Tuan Tran (Saigon University, Vietnam); Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thanh (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam)
Comparative Performance Evaluation of Feature Selection Methods for IoT Intrusion Detection
👥 Minh-Hoang Nguyen (University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam); Linh Le Thi Trang (Electric Power University, Vietnam); Minh-Tuan Dang (CMC University, Vietnam); Viet Khoa Tran (University of Canberra, Australia); Ngo-Thi-Thu- Trang and Trong-Minh Hoang (Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam)
 
  15h15- 15h35
max. 20 mins
GLA-Block: Global-Local Attention Block Integrating Multi-Head Self-Attention for Dermoscopic Image Classification
👥 Huy Q Nguyen, Le Thao Tram Nguyen and Minh Phung Bui(Saigon University, Vietnam); Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thanh (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam)
An Attention-Augmented Mamba Framework Based on Few-Shot Learning for Bearing Fault Diagnosis
👥 Hong-Anh Dang, Quoc-Anh Pham, Thi-Thao Tran and Van-Truong Pham (Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam)
 
  Afternoon Session – Technical Session B (Online)  
 
15h50 – 17h25
Session B (Online – 12/11/20225)  
  Room 1 Room 2  
    Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
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  15h50 – 16h10
max. 20 mins
AI-Driven Hand Gesture Recognition for Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction in Healthcare
👥 Asma Khan and Gul E Arzu (Sejong University, Korea (South)); Tri-Hai Nguyen (Van Lang University, Vietnam); L. Minh Dang (Sejong Uviversity, Korea (South)); Hyeonjoon Moon (Sejong University, Korea (South))
Quantitative Solids Mixing Analysis Using Interpretable Image Processing Methods
👥 Ansony Rolando Medina Baca, Abdelmalik Moujahid and Javier Sánchez-Prieto (Universidad Internacional de la Rioja, Spain); Kiet Tran-Trung (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam)
 
  16h15 – 16h35
max. 20 mins
Lightweight Explainable AI for Edge-Enabled Digital Twins in Smart Manufacturing
👥 Gul E Arzu (Sejong University, Korea (South)); Nam D. Vo (The American University in Vietnam, Vietnam); L. Minh Dang (Sejong Uviversity, Korea (South)); Hyeonjoon Moon (Sejong University, Korea (South));Muhammad Fayaz (Sejong University,Korea (South));Sufyan Danish (Sejong University, Korea (South))
A Novel Approach to Analyze the Correlation Between Assessment Methods and CLO Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
👥 Mai Thi Ngoc Nguyen and Son Thanh Nguyen (Binh Duong University, Vietnam); Tri Nhut Do (University of IT (UIT) – VNUHCM, Vietnam)
 
  16h40 – 17h00
max. 20 mins
Enhancing Speaker Identification with Hybrid Deep Learning Models and Multi-Feature Fusion
👥 Khoi Nguyen Ta, Quoc Hoan Doan Van, Van Hon Nguyen and Luong Vuong Nguyen (FPT University, Vietnam)
Heterogeneous Federated Learning for Intrusion Detection
👥 Thi Thuy Hoai Nguyen, Tam Thi To Tran, Quang Thien Nhat Le, Long Quoc Nguyen and Luong Vuong Nguyen (FPT University, Vietnam)
 
  17h00- 17h20
max. 20 mins
Retrieval Augmented Generation with Collaborative Filtering for Personalized Book Recommendations
👥 Luong Vuong Nguyen (FPT University, Vietnam)
Texture Feature Fusion Using LBP and GLCM for Accurate Pistachio Classification
👥 Nguyen Le Huu Bao (FPT University Da Nang, Vietnam & FPT University, Vietnam); Thi-Thu-Hong Phan (FPT University, Vietnam)
 
  17h30 Welcome Dinner  
🗓 DAY 2 – Thursday, November 13, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Campus
 
  07h30 – 8h30 Registration starting at 7h30 at Hall 601, 6th Floor, 97 VVT Campus  
  Morning Session – Technical Session C (Offline)  
 
08h30- 10h05
Session C (Offline – 13/11/2025)  
  Room 1 Room 2  
  Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
 
  8h30 – 8h50
max. 20 mins
Student Dropout Prediction from Imbalanced Data: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Models and Resampling Strategies
👥 Huynh Thi Ngoc Phuc (VNU-HCM & University of Science, Vietnam); Vu Thao Vi (VNU-HCM, University of Science, Vietnam); Ngo Minh Nghia (University of Science, Vietnam); Dang Le Khoa (University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam)
Explainable AI for Reward Decomposition in Maze Navigation Tasks
👥 Dac Hoang Nguyen (Tay Do College, Vietnam); Nhu-Tai Do and Huy Q Nguyen (Saigon University, Vietnam)
 
  8h55- 9h15
max. 20 mins
Unsupervised Learning for near-Field Beam Design and Optimization-Aided Far-Field Power Allocation in Massive MIMO-NOMA Systems
👥 Truong Nhut Tran (VNUHCM-University of Science, Vietnam); Nguyen Dung, Ngo Minh Nghia and Van Dieu Nguyen (University of Science, Vietnam); Dang Le Khoa (University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam)
Interpretable Grayscale Image Colorization via Unet-GAN and Gradient-Based Attention
👥 Nhu-Tai Do, Tinh Vu Duc and Huy Q Nguyen (Saigon University, Vietnam)
 
  9h20- 9h40
max. 20 mins
Enhancing Bug Report Classification with BERT for Software Bug Resolution
👥 Tran Manh Ha (Vietnam Nationa University – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Hiep Huu Ho and Son Thanh Le (International University – HCMC Vietnam National University, Vietnam); Long Huu Viet Nguyen (Information Technology Park – HCMC Vietnam National University, Vietnam)
Predicting Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer from Whole-Slide Images: a Benchmark of Pathology Foundation Models
👥 Doanh Cao Bui (Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan); Hoai Luan Pham (NARA Institute of Science and Technology, Japan); Vu Trung Duong Le and Yasuhiko Nakashima (Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan)
 
  9h45- 10h05
max. 20 mins
A Comprehensive Analysis of Early and Late Fusion Models for Explainable Multimodal Sentiment Analysis
👥 Phuong Quoc Dao (Ho Chi Minh Open University, Vietnam); Huan Cao Van (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Balancing Accuracy and Efficiency: a Comparative Study of Traditional and Deep Clustering for Customer Behavior Segmentation
👥 Anh Nguyen (Van Lang University, Vietnam); Tham Vo (Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam); Vinh Truong Hoang (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam)
 
  Late Morning – Technical Session D (Online)  
 
10h20 – 11h55
Session D (Online – 13/11/2025)  
  Room 1 Room 2  
  Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
 
  10h20 – 10h40
max. 20 mins
CNNs vs. Transformers: an Interpretability-Focused Study for Rice Variety Classification
👥 Hung Hoang Phi, Thuan Nam Trinh, Manh Van Tran and Thi-Thu-Hong Phan (FPT University, Vietnam)
Explainable AI for Skin Lesion Detection Using EfficientNet and BiLSTM-Based Deep Hybrid Model
👥 Arjun Kidavunnil Paduvilan (GITAM Deemed to Be University, India); Godlin Atlas L (Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, India); Jerald Prasath G (T.John Institute of Technology, India); Vishnupriya Thimmarayudu (GITAM University, India)
 
  10h45 – 11h05
max. 20 mins
Real-Time Lane-Keeping Control Using Sliding Mode and Hough Transform in a Simulation-Based Environment
👥 Nguyen Phu Le (Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam); Cao-Phuc Ha (FPT University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Leveraging Large Language Models as Faithful Explainer for Text Classification
👥 Le Xuan Tung and Nguyen Cao Quoc (University of Information Technology (UIT) – VNUHCM)
 
  11h10- 11h30
max. 20 mins
Optimizing YOLOv11n for Real-Time Object Detection: Leveraging Quantization and Model Optimization
👥 Minh Anh Phan (FPT University, Vietnam); Nguyen Phu Le (Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam); Phat Thanh Nguyen, Kiet Vy Trinh and Xuan-Trung Nguyen (FPT University, Vietnam)
Y4CWM: a Real-Time YOLO-Based Deep Learning Framework for Smart Car Wash Stage Detection and Monitoring
👥 Vu Nguyen (Thu Dau Mot University, Vietnam); Tham Vo (Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam); Luan N. T. Huynh (Kyung Hee University, Korea (South))
 
  11h35 – 11h55
max. 20 mins
Explainable Multi-Angle License Plate Detection for Autonomous Vehicles Using YOLOv8-OBB and Attention Fusion
👥 Lam Mai (Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, Vietnam); Duc Hien Nguyen (Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, Vietnam); Trong Tung Nguyen (Dong A University, Vietnam)
Improving Brain MRI Tumor Classification with Class-Balanced Loss: a Comparative Study on ConvNeXtTiny and InceptionV3
👥 Nhut Hung Nguyen (Nong Lam University, Vietnam); Pham Truong Hoang Duc (HOCHIMINH University of Banking, Vietnam)
 
  11h55 – 13h30 Lunch Break  
  Afternoon Session – Technical Session E (Offline)  
 
14h00 – 15h10
Session E (Offline – 13/11/2025)  
  Room 1 Room 2  
    Chair: (to be updated)
Tech. Support: (to be updated)
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Tech. Support: (to be updated)
 
  14h00 – 14h20
max. 20 mins
A Few-Shot Learning Framework for Palmprint Recognition with Mamba-Convolution Integration
👥 Van-Danh Le, Phuong-Nam Nguyen, Luong-Thanh-Duc Ha, Van-Truong Pham and Thi-Thao Tran (Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam)
Evaluating Driver Impairment in Automobiles via Facial Characteristics of Intoxicated Operators
👥 Hau Nguyen Trung (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam); Duy Thanh Nguyen Vo, Phu Thien Bui, Huy Tuan Bui and Bui Nhat Tan (FPT University, Vietnam); Bay Van Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam); Trung Quoc Nguyen (FPT University, Vietnam)
 
  14h25 – 14h45
max. 20 mins
A Scalable Smart Traffic Surveillance Framework Using Multi-Camera Deep Vision
👥 Hoa Dam Nguyen Quynh, Thong Vu Minh, Anh Nguyen Hoang and Long Nguyen Hai (FPT University, Vietnam); Bay Van Nguyen and Huu-Thanh Duong (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam); Trung Quoc Nguyen (FPT University, Vietnam)
Towards Accurate and Explainable Detection of Bone Tumors in Radiographs
👥 Hieu Tran Nguyen Song, Huy Q Nguyen and Nhu-Tai Do (Saigon University, Vietnam)
 
  14h50 – 15h10
max. 20 mins
Personalized Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance Enhancement Using AI Techniques
👥 Trung Quoc Nguyen, Khanh Bao Duong, Hoang Minh Le, Thao Le Thanh Phan and Nhan The Ha (FPT University, Vietnam); Bay Van Nguyen and Huu-Thanh Duong (Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam); Minh Nguyen Huu Duc (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
An Explainable TabNet-Based Approach for Credit Card Fraud Detection
👥 Nhu-Tai Do, Tuyen Ta Tran and Huy Q Nguyen (Saigon University, Vietnam)
 
  Closing Ceremony & Gala Dinner  
  15h20 – 17h00 Summary, Best Paper Award, Appreciation & Closing Remarks  
  Evening Gala Dinner & Sightseeing in Saigon  
🗓 DAY 3 – Friday, November 14, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Campus
 
  Panel Discussions & Networking Sessions