RESEARCH / EDUCATION

Experience & teaching.

Experimental research and engineering education, from laboratory studies to integrated robotic systems.

Jan 2022–present

Doctoral Researcher

University of Houston · Houston, Texas

Developed and experimentally evaluated real-time adaptive control for robotic mortar printing. Integrated process modeling, predictive control, geometric sensing, and multilayer experimental comparison. Completed physical demonstrations of sensor-guided same-layer gap repair.

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Oct 2020–Nov 2021

Research Associate

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan

Binder-Assisted Production and Optimization of Human Bone Implants from PEEK, Ceramics, and Metals. Project funded by the Pakistan Science Foundation and TÜBİTAK, Türkiye.

Wrote the successful proposal securing Pakistan Science Foundation–TÜBİTAK funding for binder-assisted PEEK, ceramic, and metal-based bone implants; carried out sample preparation, testing, and analysis.

Feb 2016–Sep 2020

Lecturer

Chenab College of Engineering and Technology · Gujranwala, Pakistan

Taught undergraduate courses and laboratories, prepared course materials and assessments, and supervised final-year engineering projects.

Courses taught

  • Mechanics of Machines; Theory of Machines II
  • Mechanics of Materials II; Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Engineering Drawing and Graphics; Machine Design and CAD II
  • Manufacturing Processes; Metrology and Quality Assurance

Student project supervision

Fused deposition modeling, robotic workpiece handling, manufacturing-line simulation, and four-wheel steering design.