Muhammad Azeem Abbas
As an assistant professor at the University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan, I have demonstrated achievements in the areas of teaching (both graduate and postgraduate level), research (publications and research projects) and several professional services. My taught courses include Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Data Warehousing, Programming, and Web Development. My area of research is Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Semantic Web and more specifically AI in Education. I have performed both administrative supervision and research supervision (including Ph.D., Masters and graduate majors).
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Information Technology
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia
(2015)
Master of Science (MSCS)
Computer Science
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University Islamabad, Pakistan (2010)
Master in Computer Science (MSc)
Computer Science
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
(2003)
Work Experience
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
(2017 - to date)
Teaching Assistant / PhD Scholar
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia (UTP)
(Jan 2012 - Oct 2015)
During my PhD, I have served UTP as teaching assistant for several courses including Fundamentals of Knowledge Management, Knowledge Based Systems and Programming. I remained a member of technical committee of ICCOINS-2012 & 2014 conferences held at Kualalumpur, Malaysia.
Web Manager / Lecturer
University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
(2006 - 2016)
Along with teaching, I have served UIIT, PMA-AAUR as web manager. That includes responsibilities of managing and developing the University web system. It includes online admissions, alumni management, content management and learning management system.
Software Developer
Innovative Research e-Solutuins (IRe-s)
(2003 - 2005)
Evacue Trust Complex, Agha Khan Rd, F-5/1 F-5, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Awards
Gold Medal - 33rd Science & Engineering Design Exhibition (SEDEX33– Post Graduate Research Category), 6th -7th August, 2014. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP).
Member
Editorial Member - Journal of Computer and Education: Artificial Intelligence (Elsevier).
Reviewer - Publons Link
Interactive Learning Environments (SSCI).
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies (SCI).
IEEE Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT).
Technical Journal, University of Engineering Taxila.
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Member - HEMP research program at PMAS-AAUR. Link
Member - Centre for Agriculture Strategy & Development (CAS-D) at PMAS-AAUR. Link
Member/Secretary - Online program committee (responsible for policymaking, provision of resources, and monitoring of online teaching during Covid-19). Link
Member - Safe opening of the university/campuses after lockdown periods during Covid-19. Link
Software Development Skills
Expert in Programming Languages
PHP, React, C++, Python (Machine Learning - PyTorch & Tensorflow, Amazon Aws EC2 & Sagemaker)
Software Projects
AAUR Online Admissions, Content Management System for Pakistan Telecommunication Authority(PTA) www.pta.gov.pk,
Algebric Word Problem Solver using Text Mining
Ground-Nut Disease Detection using Deep Learning (Submitted to AgriSurge 2020 Challenge)