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Abdul Wahid

Post Doctoral Researcher
Galway,Ireland
Abdul Wahid

Summary

I am a researcher with over 12 years of professional experience and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in deep learning, machine learning, time-series analysis, data science, semantic segmentation, action recognition, and semantic ontologies. Currently, I am a dedicated post-doctoral researcher at the forefront of developing and implementing the Metaverse for Europe. In this role, I contribute to creating an open, inclusive, and human-centric digital ecosystem using LLMs and Knowledge Graphs that foster collaboration, creativity, and accessibility. My research is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to advancing digital spaces that benefit society as a whole.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
6
Languages

Education

Data Science Institute (DSI), University of Galway , Galway

Ph.D. from Information & Engineering
2019.06 - 2023.12 (4 years & 6 months)

University Overview

SFI Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing fully funded PhD Scholarship.

Chonbuk National University

Masters from Electronics and Information Engineering
04.2016

University Overview

Full merit CBNU Scholarship.

GPA: 4/4

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

B. Tech from Information Technology Engineering
06.2012

Work History

Data Science Institute, University of Galway , Galway, Galway

Post Doctor
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

As a postdoctoral researcher, I am involved in developing ontologies and knowledge graphs using large language models (LLMs) to enhance virtual worlds. My work extends to investigating the legal, ethical, and governance models essential for the sustainable and responsible development of these virtual environments.

Daskdaan Innovations, Srinagar, KASHMIR

CTO
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)

Job overview

I overlook the development and co-creation of the Advanced Computer Aided Phytotherapy (aCAP) system, which represents a significant leap in applying AI to identify and develop plant-based therapeutics for the animal industry.

University of Galway

Teaching Fellow
2020.02 - 2022.09 (2 years & 7 months)

Job overview

  • Reinforced student learning of skills and materials through daily and weekly check-ins, informal assessments, and observations
  • Monitor students for carrying out experiments and address the problems they face
  • Created individual homework assignments for students based on their progress in specific sections
  • Engage in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving student knowledge
  • Assisting the professor in marking the assignments and scheduling the exams
  • Provided timely and frequent feedback to students, fostering an environment of open communication and interest in discovery.

Science Foundation Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Doctoral Researcher
2019.06 - 2023.12 (4 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Build hybrid deep learning models for predictive maintenance in smart manufacturing.
  • Investigated different state-of-the-art algorithms for estimating the remaining useful life of complex cyber-physical systems.
  • Collaborated with industry for real-time data collection and analysis.
  • Explored transformer networks for estimating the remaining usefulness of complex cyber-physical systems.
  • Published my work in various international workshops, conferences, and journals in AI.

Data Science Institute, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

Student Representative
2022.05 - 2023.09 (1 year & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Advocating for the interests and needs of PhD students
  • Represent the concerns, opinions, and ideas of my fellow PhD students to the faculty, administration, and other relevant parties
  • Responsible for planning and organizing academic, social, or professional events and activities for PhD students
  • Offering, guidance, advice and support to other PhD students experiencing academic or personal difficulties
  • Engaging in meetings and committees where decisions affecting PhD students are made
  • Effectively communicating and disseminating important information to PhD students promptly and appropriately
  • Encourage collaboration among PhD students, both within and across departments, and help to build a sense of community among them.

Huawei Research Ireland, Dublin

Research and Development Intern
2022.01 - 2022.08 (7 months)

Job overview

  • I was a part of the cloud core network (CNN) team where my focus was on Digital Twin technology
  • My research focused on modelling digital twin technology for cloud networks
  • Investigated the strategies to overcome the limitations of current modelling languages
  • AI-based code generation engines for modelling DT technology for telecommunication networks
  • Produced thorough research reports on a range of digital twin technologies, assessing suitability for telecommunication networks.

Software Eng. Lab, Chonbuk National University

Research Scientist
2017.03 - 2019.06 (2 years & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Developed a semantic segmentation model using Deep learning for an autonomous vehicle
  • Analyzed data to spot patterns, trends and outliers and formulated solid conclusions
  • Semantic labelling and instance segmentation using weakly supervised convolutional neural network
  • Estimating the mass of the Pig from its 2D image using deep convolutional neural networks
  • Image Denoising Method Based on Directional Total Variation Filtering
  • Disease Detection in hyperspectral images of apples using Deep convolution Neural Network
  • Deep learning-based simple end-to-end architecture capable of extracting contextual information from the images
  • Pedestrian recognition and detection using transfer learning
  • Korean celebrity face recognition system-based YOLO.

Yuncheng University Hedong E St, Shi – Yuncheng, Shanxi

Assistant Professor
2016.09 - 2017.03 (6 months)

Job overview

  • Supported research projects, aiding academic progression and growth in line with demands
  • Taught courses like:
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision
  • Visual basics (VB.NET)

Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

Graduate Researcher
2014.03 - 2016.04 (2 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • I was a part of the Media Communication and Signal Processing Lab
  • Modelled a system for Mobile Indoor localization using Kalman Filter and trilateration Technique
  • Proposed an RSSI-based indoor localization model based on Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System
  • Designed a system for the simultaneous detection and segmentation of humans based on the mean Shift
  • Algorithm (MSA)
  • Interpreted data to offer potential explanations for trends, patterns and causal links
  • Followed established methodologies and reporting processes in line with the scientific method.

HCL Technologies, New Delhi

Assistant Telecom Engineer
2012.06 - 2013.07 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Remote server maintenance and real-time service
  • Traffic monitoring for various base stations and voltage control
  • Handshaking protocols and telecommunications control maintenance.

Skills

  • Time-Series Analysis.
  • Computer Vision.
  • Data Visualization & Analytics.
  • Image Processing.
  • Machine learning algorithms.
  • Generative modelling.
  • Data Preprocessing.
  • Algorithm Design
  • Technical Writing.
  • Knowledge Graphs.
  • Link Predictions.
  • Digital Twins.

Computer Languages

• Python.
• C / C++.
• MATLAB.
• Docker.

Affiliations

• SCIE & SPIE Barcelona.
• IJDSN & EE.
• PLOS one.

FRAMEWORKS & TOOLS

• TensorFlow.
• Keras.
• PyTorch.
• Linux/Windows.
• MS Office/ Latex (Overleaf).
• SQL.

Publications

  • Adaptive Mobile Localization Method for Indoor Navigation (Journal of Computational &Theoretical Nanoscience's 2017)
  • Image Denoising Method Based on Directional Total Variation Filtering (IEEE, ICTC 2017)
  • Analogy of Face Recognition Algorithms & their Subsequent Impact (KIEE)
  • Mobile Indoor Localization based on RSSI using Kalman Filter and Trilateration Technique (Proceedings of the SPIE)
  • Detection of Pedestrians in Motion with Rotation and Scale Variation (Scinetifc.net)
  • Semantic labelling and Instance Segmentation Using Weakly Supervised Convolutional Neural Network (IPCV 2018)
  • Caption Generation Model for Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks (KCC 2018)
  • Deconvolution Network based Semantic Segmentation (ISITC 2018)
  • Deconvolutional Pixel layer model for road segmentation without human assistance (AICS 2019)
  • Tinyml benchmark: Executing fully connected neural networks on commodity microcontrollers ( 2021 IEEE)
  • Prediction of Machine Failure in Industry 4.0: A Hybrid CNN-LSTM Framework (Applied Sciences, Journal of Artificial Intelligence & Computing 2022)
  • Self-Attention Transformer-Based Architecture for Remaining Useful Life Estimation of Complex Machines (ISM 2022)
  • Digital Twins: Modelling Languages Comparison ( International Conference on Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science 2022)
  • TCRSCANet: Harnessing Temporal Convolutions and Recurrent Skip Component for Enhanced RUL Estimation in Mechanical Systems (Journal of Human-Centric Intelligent Systems, 2023)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balance

Timeline

Post Doctor

Data Science Institute, University of Galway
01.2024 - Current

CTO

Daskdaan Innovations
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)

Student Representative

Data Science Institute, University of Galway
2022.05 - 2023.09 (1 year & 4 months)

Research and Development Intern

Huawei Research Ireland
2022.01 - 2022.08 (7 months)

Teaching Fellow

University of Galway
2020.02 - 2022.09 (2 years & 7 months)

Data Science Institute (DSI), University of Galway

Ph.D. from Information & Engineering
2019.06 - 2023.12 (4 years & 6 months)

Doctoral Researcher

Science Foundation Ireland
2019.06 - 2023.12 (4 years & 6 months)

Research Scientist

Software Eng. Lab, Chonbuk National University
2017.03 - 2019.06 (2 years & 3 months)

Assistant Professor

Yuncheng University Hedong E St, Shi – Yuncheng
2016.09 - 2017.03 (6 months)

Graduate Researcher

Chonbuk National University
2014.03 - 2016.04 (2 years & 1 month)

Assistant Telecom Engineer

HCL Technologies
2012.06 - 2013.07 (1 year & 1 month)

Chonbuk National University

Masters from Electronics and Information Engineering

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

B. Tech from Information Technology Engineering
Abdul WahidPost Doctoral Researcher