Ph. D Open Defense Seminar was held in the Institute of Computer Science, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor presided over the Open Defense. Ph. D Research Scholar Mr. Asadullah Kehar, Assistant Professor successfully defended his research on the topic “A Framework for Deciphering of Complex Text Based CAPTCHAS for Intelligent Character Recognition” under the supervision of Dr. Rafaqat Hussain Arain and co-supervision of Dr. Riaz Ahmed Shaikh.

While presenting his research, Mr. Asadullah Kehar said CAPTCHAS (Commonly Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computer and Human Apart) is a mechanism through which system distinguish human from bots. The misuse of valuable resources on internet can be avoided by employing CAPTCHAS.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that the research work of the scholar is a valuable work in the field of computer science and it will improve the capacity building of the Institute of Computer Science. He said we are committed to provide better and possible facilities to our scholars despite financial compulsion and hardship.

Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Shaikh, Director, Institute of Computer Science also shed light on the research work presented by the scholar. He also briefed the audience about the academic and research initiatives taken by the Institute.

The Experts Dr. Kamlesh Kumar from Sindh Maderssatul Islam University, Karachi, Dr. Raheel Memon from Sukkur IBA University, Supervisor Dr. Rafaqat Hussain Arain and co-supervisor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Shaikh also shared their views on the research work of the scholar. They said the new scholars will be benefited from this research work.

Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Postgraduate conducted the proceedings. Faculty Members and large numbers of Research Scholars attended the Open Defense.