Skills

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LUMS University Research Assistant

Work Experience

– HEC-RTTG (Higher Education Commission - Rapid Technology Transfer Grant) Led the design and development of a modular 10kW grid-tied inverter with high efficiency for renewable energy applications in Pakistan.

– FIF (Faculty Initiative Funding) Working on a 10 kW three-converter system (DC-AC inverter, interleaved boost converter, isolated dual active bridge converter) to enable simultaneous charging of electric vehicles (EVs) from both the grid and photovoltaic sources.

Habib University

Dhanani School of Science and Engineering, Habib University

(Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)

• Teaching Assistant

• Research Assistant

– Summer Tehqiq Ressearch Program (STRP): Conducted research on the Effects of Parasitic Elements in High-Frequency GaN-based Converters under the supervision of Dr. Ishtiyaq Makda. – Published findings in the IEEE INMIC-2023 conference.

Probability and Statistics (Spring 2024): Assisted Dr. Shafayat Abrar in conducting tutorial sessions and designing homework for students. –

Basic Electronics (Spring 2024): Supported Dr. Ahmad Usman by conducting tutorial sessions for students.

Microcontroller and Interfacing (Fall 2023): Worked with Prof. Areeba Aziz Rajput, updating lab manuals and assisting the lab engineer in conducting labs.

Research Publications

Shah, S. J., Khan, K. A., Maheshwari, L., Kerai, A. A., Ali, A., Makda, I., Usman, A., & Qamar, H. (2024). Rapid prototyping of efficient FPGA-based high-frequency synchronous DC-DC Buck Converter Control for Electric Vehicle Auxiliary Power Module. 2024 IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), 1–5.

Kerai, A. A., Shah, S. J., Maheshwari, L., Khan, K. A., Makda, I., Qamar, H., & Usman, A. (2024). Comparative performance analysis of gan fet and silicon mosfet in closed-loop synchronous buck converter for Electric Vehicle Auxiliary Power Module. 2024 IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), 1–5.

Maheshwari, L., Kerai, A. A., Shah, S. J., Khan, K. A., Makda, I., Qamar, H., & Usman, A. (2024). Efficient high-frequency gan-based phase shifted full bridge zero-voltage switching converter for Electric Vehicle Auxiliary Power Modules. 2024 IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), 1–6.

Qureshi, M. S., Kerai, A. A., Fatima, S. A., Shah, S. J., Khan, K. A., Ali, A., Maheshwari, L., Makda, I., & Usman, A. (2023). Effects of parasitic elements in high frequency gan-based DC-DC converters for electric vehicle applications. 2023 25th International Multitopic Conference (INMIC).

Bilal, A., Shah, S. J., & Khan, M. (2022). Assessing security threats perception of layeredinternet of things using multiple linear regression model. 2022 International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication (ICETECC), 1–7.

Bilal, A., Shah, S. J., Khan, M. A., Khan, M., Bharmal, A. H., & Mumtaz, T. (2022). Security threats and research challenges of IOT - A Review. 2022 International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing and Communication (ICETECC), 1–10.

Ahsan, A., Shah, S. J., Khan, K. A., Faisal, N., Zia, Z., Makda, I., & Usman, A. (2024). FPGA-Enabled Rapid Prototyping of Isolated Bidirectional Full-Bridge DC-DC Converter Control for Electric Vehicle Applications. IEEE Conference on Horizons of Information Technology and Engineering (HITE 2024).

Khan, A. A., Rai, M., Khan, K. A., Shah, S. J., Alvi, F., & Samad, A. (2024). Improving Author Identification: A Comparative Analysis of Pre-Trained Transformers for Multi-Author Classification, CEUR Workshop Proceedings 2024, Conference and Labs of the Evaluation Forum, September 09–12, 2024, Grenoble, France.

Undergraduate Projects

• GaN-Based Auxiliary Power Module (APM) for Electric Vehicles

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

Designed, modeled, and rapidly prototyped a GaN-based APM to improve the performance and efficiency of EV power systems.

• Bidirectional DC-DC Converter Controlled via FPGA-in-Loop for Electric Vehicle’s Applications

Spring 2023 - Fall 2023

Rapid Prototyping for PI controller using Hardware-in-Loop technique with FPGA to capture high dynamic response in transient and steady state behaviour of converter

• Enhancing Efficiency of Boost Converter in Renewable Energy System - Poster Presentation

Spring 2023

Developed how GaN devices can enhance overall efficiency of these converters using Systems Engineering Process

• Pick and Place Robot Using Phantom X Pincher Arm

Spring 2023

Programmed Industrial Robotics Arm for the Pick and Place Project for Intro to Robotics Lab

• IoT-based Smart Energy Monitoring and Management System

Spring 2023

Designed and implemented a smart home automation system that can monitor and control various parameters such as temperature, humidity and ambient ligh

• ATOM - Robo War Robot Car

Fall 2022

Designed and programmed defense and attack robot named ATOM using Arduino on TiVaC Texas Instruments MCU in Microcontroller and Interfacing Course

• Dual Axis Solar Positioning System

Fall 2022

Designed and implemented a Dual Axis Solar Positioning System that tracks the sun’s position in real-time and adjusts solar panels to maximize energy output in Principles of Feedback Control Course

• Two Players Fighting Game Using Best Object Oriented Programming Practices

Spring 2022

Designed and Developed a game utilizing factory design patterns while adhering to OOP best practices

• T-Rex Using EMG Module on Basys 3 FPGA Board

Fall 2021

Designed and implemented a T-Rex game on FPGA board with real-time EMG signal processing for hand gesture control

Habib University

May 2024

Habib University

May 2024

Best Capstone Award In Electrical Engineering, Habib University

Recognized for the capstone project on “Design, Modeling, and Rapid Prototyping of GaN-Based Auxiliary Power Module for Electric Vehicles.

Best Undergraduate Research Award In Electrical Engineering, Habib University

Awarded for authoring/ co-authoring multiple IEEE conference papers.

Habib University

Spring 2024

Dean’s List (Spring 2024), Habib University

Habib University

Jan 2023

Runner-Up, IFTP-2023, Habib University

Global 48-hour collaborative competition organized by Texas A&M University to address real-world challenges.

Recognized for high academic standing and excellence during the Spring 2024 semester.

Habib University

Spring 2023

High Academic Leap Scholarship (Spring 2023), Habib University

Awarded to the top two students for substantial effort in the semester.

Habib University

Aug 2020

Talent Outreach Program Scholarship, Habib University

Full tuition fee waiver for four years through a merit-based scholarship program.

Honors & Awards

Habib University

Vice-President, IEEE Habib University

April 2023 - April 2024

Managed and led technical events and projects, fostering a collaborative environment for students and professionals in the field of electrical engineering.

Google Developer Student Clubs

Event Management Core Member, Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

Organized and managed tech-related events, workshops, and hackathons, promoting knowledge-sharing among students.

Habib University

Sponsorship Coordinator, Groove-22 Habib University

June 2022 - Aug 2022

Coordinated sponsorship and event management for the university’s flagship music event, ensuring smooth operations and funding.

Habib University

July 2021 - Aug 2021

Orientation Leader, Habib University (2021)

Guided incoming students through their transition to university life, ensuring a positive and engaging experience.

Extracurriculars & Activities

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