Summary
Overview
Education
Work History
Skills
Computer Languages
Affiliations
FRAMEWORKS & TOOLS
Publications
Work Preference
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Abdul Wahid

Post Doctoral Researcher
Galway,Ireland
Abdul Wahid

Summary

I’m a researcher focused on making AI systems more transparent, trustworthy, and accountable. My work is

centered around large language models and knowledge graphs for building practical governance and ethical

AI frameworks that are not only powerful but also explainable.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
6
Languages

Education

Data Science Institute (DSI), University of Galway
Galway

Ph.D. from School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
06.2019 - 12.2023

University Overview

SFI Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing fully funded PhD Scholarship.

  • Leader of Students Union, Data Science Institute, University of Galway, 2022-2023

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

National College of Ireland

Associate Lecturer (Part-time)
09.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Design and deliver an undergraduate course on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. -
  • Coordinate and support students through project-based learning, ensuring engagement with real datasets and industry-relevant tools.
  • Integrate blended learning techniques and digital platforms (e.g., Moodle, interactive assessments) to enhance accessibility and student success.

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
01.2023 - Current

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.

Technical University of Shannon

Associate Lecturer (Part-time)
03.2025 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Designed and delivered a graduate-level course on autonomous vehicle sensor technologies and system architectures.
  • Created original content, including lectures, case studies (Tesla, Waymo, Cruise), and hands-on assignments on Camera, LiDAR, Radar, IMU, GPS & V2X systems.
  • Covered emerging trends such as sensor fusion, AI-based perception, cybersecurity, edge computing, and ethical deployment of AV technologies.

Zerve

Data Scientist
09.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Developed predictive analytics solutions for clients (Cinch UK).
  • Applied machine learning to analyse client data and develop predictive models for identifying which car types are likely to sell fastest, based on market dynamics, customer behaviors, and historical sales trends

University of Galway

Teaching Fellow
02.2020 - 09.2022

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.

Huawei Research Ireland
Dublin

Research and Development Intern
01.2022 - 08.2022

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
03.2017 - 06.2019

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
09.2016 - 03.2017

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)

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

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balance

Timeline

Associate Lecturer (Part-time)

National College of Ireland
09.2025 - Current

Associate Lecturer (Part-time)

Technical University of Shannon
03.2025 - 05.2025

Post Doctor

Data Science Institute, University of Galway
01.2024 - Current

CTO

Daskdaan Innovations
01.2023 - Current

Data Scientist

Zerve
09.2022 - 07.2023

Research and Development Intern

Huawei Research Ireland
01.2022 - 08.2022

Teaching Fellow

University of Galway
02.2020 - 09.2022

Data Science Institute (DSI), University of Galway

Ph.D. from School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
06.2019 - 12.2023

Research Scientist

Software Eng. Lab, Chonbuk National University
03.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Professor

Yuncheng University Hedong E St, Shi – Yuncheng
09.2016 - 03.2017

Chonbuk National University

Masters from Electronics and Information Engineering

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

B. Tech from Information Technology Engineering
Abdul WahidPost Doctoral Researcher