Prof. Mounîm A. El-Yacoubi
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Speech Title: Harnessing AI for
Assessing of Neurodegenerative and Neurodevelopmental Disorders from
Facial Expressions, Voice and Tablet Handwriting
Abstract: With the increasing availability of sensors that accurately capture rich behavioral data, AI-based
discovery of digital biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases has become a reality. In particular,
facial expressions, voice and on-tablet handwriting can be acquired using cameras, microphones and
tablets, sensors that are accurate, low-cost, environmentally friendly and non-invasive. These
modalities can also be collected remotely, reducing the need for repeated hospital visits.
In this talk, we present our recent work on the detection and stratification of neurodegenerative
diseases, specifically Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, based on facial expressions, voice
and on-tablet handwriting. We will also discuss our ongoing efforts to extend these technologies and
models to the detection and monitoring of children with neurodevelopmental and learning disorders,
such as autism and dysgraphia, highlighting both the opportunities and the specific challenges of this
younger population.
Bio: Mounîm A. El-Yacoubi is Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Institut Polytechnique de Paris, with a distinguished academic and industry career spanning Europe and North America. He has developed large-scale AI systems for handwriting and document recognition that remain deployed worldwide in major postal and banking infrastructures. His research includes AI, machine learning and deep learning ,foundation models, generative & trustworthy AI, and human–AI interaction. His research includes e-health, historical document indexing, sports analytics, smart agriculture, biometrics, and human mobility for smart cities. Author of over 250 publications, editor of three international books, and two patents, he is a Senior IEEE member. He served as General Chair of the 16th International Conference on Human System Interaction (Paris, 2024), and as Program Co-Chair of ICPRAI 2022 (Paris) and ICPRAI 2026 (Montreal). He will serve as General Chair of the 6th ICPRAI conference in Marrakech, Morocco, in 2028.
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