Your Name

Debjany Ghosh Aronno

About Me

Hi! It's Debjany(she/her), a first-year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at North Carolina State University, working as a Research Assistant in the Theory Lab with Dr. Chin Ho Lee.

My research explores theoretical computer science, focusing on the intersection of pseudorandomness and graph theory.

Previously, I studied Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and worked as a lecturer at United International University.

In my free time, I love traveling, singing, dancing, and binge-watching sitcoms! Friends The Big Bang Theory The Office Brooklyn Nine-Nine Modern Family

Work Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Theory Lab

Advisor: Dr. Chin Ho Lee.

Department of Computer Science,
North Carolina State University

August 2025 — Present

Lecturer

Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
United International University

April 2025 — July 2025

Course Instructor:

  • (Spring 2025) CSE1115:Object Oriented Programming
  • (Spring 2025) CSE3412: System Analysis and Design
  • (Spring 2025) DS1501: Programming for Data Science
  • (Spring 2025) DS1502: Programming for Data Science Sessional

Research Experience

(* indicates equal contribution)

Dispersion on a Circle(2025)

Md. Asib Rahman*, Debjany Ghosh Aronno*, Tanveer Rahman*, Shin-ichi Nakano, Md Saidur Rahman

Submitted to Journal of Combinatorial Optimization. Springer

The dispersion problem is a variant of the facility location problem, where the goal is to select k points from a given set of n points so that the minimum distance between the selected points is maximized. In this paper, we propose an O((2k²)^k · n log n) time algorithm to solve the k-dispersion problem, where the points are located on a circle. If k is a constant, then the running time is O(n log n).

Read the preprint

Diabetic Retinopathy Detection Using CNN with Residual Block with DCGAN(2024)

Debjany Ghosh Aronno, Sumaiya Saeha

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of blindness worldwide, caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes. Early detection and classification of DR are crucial for timely intervention and preventing vision loss. This work proposes an automated system for DR detection using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with a residual block architecture, which enhances feature extraction and model performance. To further improve the model's robustness, we incorporate advanced data augmentation techniques, specifically leveraging a Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network (DCGAN) for generating diverse retinal images. This approach increases the variability of training data, making the model more generalizable and capable of handling real-world variations in retinal images. The system is designed to classify retinal images into five distinct categories, from No DR to Proliferative DR, providing an efficient and scalable solution for early diagnosis and monitoring of DR progression. The proposed model aims to support healthcare professionals in large-scale DR screening, especially in resource-constrained settings.

Read the preprint

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

North Carolina State University

August 2025 — Present

Working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Theory Lab under the supervision of Chin Ho Lee.

B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Graduated: March 2025

CGPA: 3.94 / 4.00

Thesis on data dispersion under the supervision of Md Saidur Rahman.

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

Mymensingh Girls’ Cadet College

June 2017 – May 2019

GPA: 5.00 / 5.00

  • Board Talentpool Scholarship

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Mymensingh Girls’ Cadet College

2017

GPA: 5.00 / 5.00

  • Board Talentpool Scholarship

Awards & Honors

Dean’s List for Academic Excellence

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Recognized for outstanding academic performance throughout the years.

University Merit Scholarship

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Awarded for consistently high academic achievement.

Projects

Aronnok - An E-commerce Platform for Plant Enthusiasts

  • This website provides customers with the facility to participate in live auctions along with traditional buy and sell methods.
  • Tech stack: React, Node.js, Bootstrap, MongoDB

Xv6 Operating System Enhancements

  • Enhanced the Xv6 operating system by implementing threading support and a new system call.
  • Developed threading support for concurrent lightweight process execution and extended system capabilities with a new system call.
  • Tech stack: C, Xv6

Bela-Sheshe - Elderly Assistance and Retirement Community Management Website

  • This platform is tailored to streamline the daily activities of residents within retirement communities.
  • Users can effortlessly submit requests, review meal plans, engage in community programs, and access medical assistance.
  • A core module of this project has been successfully implemented.
  • Technologies Used: Django, HTML, CSS, Figma

FacePlease - Real-Time Face Recognition Attendance System

  • Developed a real-time attendance system using face recognition, automatically recording attendance data to Firebase.
  • Optimized image processing for efficient storage and quick recognition.
  • Technologies Used: Python, OpenCV, face-recognition, Firebase

8-bit Computer - Simplified 8-bit Computer with RISC Architecture

  • The computer can perform basic functions such as addition, shifting, storing, and loading.
  • Components Used: ATMEGA for memory and ALU implementation.

Simplified C Compiler

  • C Compiler that converts source code to x86 machine code.
  • Supports arithmetic and relational operators, loops, if-else branching, and can be extended for bitwise operators.
  • Tech stack: Flex, Bison, C++

Forget Me Not - Microcontroller Project

  • An automated gardening system that waters based on soil humidity and shades if temperature rises too high.
  • Notifies the user via Telegram if the water tank is empty.
  • Components Used: YL 69, Water Level Sensor, DHT11, Stepper Motor, Arduino Uno, ESP32

DX Ball - Clone of Classic DX Ball Game

  • Implemented the DX Ball game using Igraphics (wrapper for OpenGL) without a game engine.
  • Ground-up implementation of menu navigation and physics.
  • Tech stack: OpenGL, C

HeartyPaws - An Online Pet Shop

  • This website provides customers with the facility to buy and adopt pets.
  • Tech stack: Java, JavaFX, Oracle SQL

Player Buy-Sell - Desktop App for Real-Time Player Market

  • This app enables users to buy and sell players among different clubs in real-time.
  • Server and agents were developed from the ground up.
  • Tech stack: Java, JavaFX

Contact

You can reach me at debjanyaronno@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn .