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Digital Transformation, Healthcare Technologies, Precision Agriculture, Embedded Systems, Underwater Communication, Green Energy
Spain, Canada, Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Irfan Zia is a distinguished professor and researcher at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi, Pakistan. He earned his PhD from the University of Malaga, Spain, graduating Cum Laude. His doctoral research focused on energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions for underwater acoustic communication modems. With more than two decades of experience in both academia and industry, Dr. Zia has held key positions at institutions such as Ziauddin University and Umm Al Qura University, where he led pioneering research in green energy, wireless sensor networks, and embedded systems. He has successfully secured substantial international research funding and mentored numerous graduate students. Dr. Zia has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and presented at numerous international conferences. A passionate educator, he integrates innovative teaching strategies to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills in his students. His contributions have been recognized with awards from Harbin University (China), the Project Management Institute (USA), and Umm Al Qura University (Saudi Arabia). Dr. Zia continues to spearhead cutting-edge research in sustainable communication technologies and remains committed to advancing excellence in engineering education.

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Employment (7)

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology: Karachi, PK

2024-11 to present | Professor (Computer Engineering)
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Ziauddin University: Karachi, PK

2022-02 to 2024-10 | Associate Professor and Chairperson (Electrical Engineering)
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Saudi Advance Economic Solution (Broad SAES ): Makkah, SA

2021-05 to 2021-12 | Chief Technology Officer
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Umm Al Qura University: Makkah, SA

2011-02 to 2021-04 | University Lecturer and Project Manager (Computer and Information Systems Engineering)
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National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences: Islamabad, PK

2005-07 to 2011-01 | Assistant Professor (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
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Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology: Karachi, PK

2001-01 to 2005-06 | Lecturer / Assistant Professor (Electronic Engineering)
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Advance Electronics International: Karachi, PK

1999-01 to 2000-12 | Electronic Engineer
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Education and qualifications (3)

University of Malaga: Málaga, ES

2015 to 2021 | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Telecommunications Engineering
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NED University of Engineering & Technology: Karachi, PK

2000 to 2002 | Master of Engineering (M.ENGG) in Computer Systems
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Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology: Karachi, PK

1995 to 1999 | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electronic Engineering
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Professional activities (4)

IEEE SA: Piscataway, US

2024 to present | Professional
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Project Management Institute: Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania, US

2009 to present
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International Association of Engineers: Hong Kong, HK

2005 to present | Member
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Pakistan Engineering Council: Karachi, PK

1999 to present | Professional Engineer (PE)
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