Dr. Francis Jesmar P. Montalbo

Associate Professor | Research Scientist | AI & Deep Learning Specialist

Batangas State University
College of Informatics and Computing Sciences (CICS)

Dr. Montalbo completed his Doctorate in Information Technology with the highest honors at Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila. He actively contributes to Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, particularly deep learning, through publications in top-tier international journals and conference presentations.

Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor & Research Scientist at Batangas State University, mentoring researchers and fostering collaborative learning. He is also a peer reviewer for Elsevier, Springer, ACM, Taylor & Francis, PLOS ONE, Wiley, IEEE, Frontiers Media, and Hindawi.

Additionally, Dr. Montalbo contributes as an Associate Editor for a university-based research journal in the Philippines.

🏆 Recognitions

Recognized in Elsevier & Stanford’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists (2019-2024), showcasing his global impact in AI research.

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đź“Š Research Impact

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Experience

Associate Professor

Batangas State University-College of Informatics and Computing Sciences (CICS)
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March 2024 - Present

Researcher

Batangas State University-College of Informatics and Computing Sciences (CICS)
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January 2017 - Present

Faculty

Batangas State University-College of Informatics and Computing Sciences (CICS)
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June 2013 - Present

Education

Doctor in Information Technology (with Highest Honors)

Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila
Class of 2021

Master of Science in Information Technology

Batangas State University
Class of 2018

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Batangas State University
Class of 2012

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Can Perform
  • Data Wrangling (Structured and Unstructured)
  • Medical Image Analysis and Processing (MRI, Chest X-Rays, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, etc.)
  • Deep Learning (Vision and Language-Based)
  • Data Science, Analytics, and Evaluation
  • Development, Writing, and Publication of Research
  • Webpage Development and Deployment
  • Routing and Switching, Security, Administration of Networks
  • Public Speaking, Research Presenting, and Teaching

Scholarly Works

Below are my published scholarly works in various international journals, conferences, and book chapters.

Journal Publications (21)

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TUMbRAIN: A Transformer with a Unified Mobile Residual Attention Inverted Network for Diagnosing Brain Tumors

F. J. P. Montalbo, "TUMbRAIN: A Transformer with a Unified Mobile Residual Attention Inverted Network for Diagnosing Brain Tumors from Magnetic Resonance Scans," Neurocomputing, vol. 512, pp. 128–142, Sep. 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2024.128583.

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Closed Access
Elsevier

Conference Publications (7)

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Intelligent Control for Automated Fish Feeding System in an Aquaponic Environment

A. L. P. De Ocampo, A. S. Alon, F. J. P. Montalbo, et al., "Intelligent Control for Automated Fish Feeding System in an Aquaponic Environment," in Proc. 7th Int. Conf. Informatics Comput. Sci. (ICICoS), Semarang, Indonesia, Aug. 2024. DOI: 10.1109/ICICoS62600.2024.10636920.

Closed Access
Elsevier

Book Chapters (1)

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The challenges of, and perspectives on adsorption applications for environmental sustainability

K. E. Ukhurebor, U. O. Aigbe, et al., "The challenges of, and perspectives on adsorption applications for environmental sustainability," in Adsorption Applications for Environmental Sustainability, IOP Publishing, 2023. ISBN: 978-0-7503-5598-8.

Closed Access
Elsevier

Achievements

Certifications and Qualifications

  • IEEE Senior Member
  • Huawei Certified Network Associate (HCNA) - Routing and Switching
  • Huawei Certified Academy Instructor (HCAI) - Routing and Switching
  • National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Member
  • Certified Cisco Networking Academy Instructor
  • Japan Information Technology Standards Examination (IT Passport) Passer
  • Computer Systems Servicing National Certificate II

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