Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Computer Science (since November 2021)
University of Hertfordshire, UK
Thesis Title: Reinforcement Learning and Information Theory for Robotics Manipulation
Supervisors: Dr. Nicola Catenacci-Volpi and Prof. Daniel Polani
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (by Research) (August 2018 – July 2021)
Sunway University, Malaysia and Lancaster University, UK (Joint Degree Programme)
Thesis Title: Multi-agent Deep Q-network for Traffic Signal Control under Rainfall: A Case Study on Sunway City, Malaysia
Supervisors: Prof. Kok-Lim Alvin Yau and Dr. Yeh-Ching Low
Bachelor of Science in Electronics (BS-ES) (January 2014 - December 2017) [First Class Degree]
Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Final Year Project: Robotic Arm Controlling using Hand Gestures
Supervisor: Mr. Muhammad Nabeel Khan
EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Researcher (since November 2021)
Adaptive Systems Research Group, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Research Activities: Conducting research on reinforcement learning and information theory approaches for robotics manipulation.
Research Assistant (August 2018 - December 2020)
PG Research Lab, Sunway University, Malaysia
Research Activities: Carried my Masters thesis on deep reinforcement learning-based traffic signal control and evaluate
the performance via simulations in traffic simulator SUMO.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Artificial Intelligence
Information Theory
Machine Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Deep Learning
Intelligent Transportation System
Traffic Signal Control
Autonomous Vehicles
Smart Parking
Robotics
Manipulation
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Achieved fully-funded PhD scholarship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Achieved Jeffery Cheah foundation research scholarship for graduate studies from Sunway University, Malaysia.
Achieved research grant worth RM27,500 for graduate studies from Sunway University, Malaysia.
Achieved partially funded Scholarship for undergraduate studies from Isra University, Pakistan.
SHORT COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
IELTS | British Council
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI for Everyone
Python for Data Science and AI
What is Data Science?
Microsoft Office Specialist
Cisco Certified Network Associate (Training)
Fiber Optics Network Design
Social & Behavioral Research
Students conducting no more than minimal risk research
CPISM (Certificate of Proficiency in Information Systems Management)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, Assembly, MATLAB, CUDA programming
Deep Learning Tools/Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow
Simulator: SUMO for Traffic Simulation, Packet Tracer for Network Topology Simulation
Others: NI Multisim, Arduino Programming, LaTeX, MS Office, MS Visio