Mr. Umair Muhammad | Structure Health Monitoring | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Umair Muhammad, Sungkyunkwan University, Pakistan

Muhammad Umair, born on October 1, 1985, in Pakistan, is a distinguished engineer and researcher with a profound background in electrical engineering and smart city infrastructure. He holds a Master’s of Engineering in Global Smart Cities from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, where he excelled with a remarkable GPA of 4.19/4.5. His thesis focused on UAV-assisted deep vision vehicles management systems for urban environments, reflecting his expertise in the application of IoTs, sensors, and big data in urban energy infrastructures. Umair also possesses a Master’s of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, and a Bachelor’s of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Azad Jammu and Kashmir University. His professional journey spans various roles, including his current position as Deputy Director MEP at the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) in Islamabad, where he leads the design and execution of smart infrastructure and zero-energy building projects.

Professional Profile:

 

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Muhammad Umair has demonstrated a strong academic and professional background, making him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Here is an overview of his qualifications and achievements:

Education

1. Masters of Engineering (Global Smart Cities)
   • Institution: Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
   • Duration: August 19, 2021 – August 25, 2023
   • Field of Study: Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Urban Energy
   • Key Areas:
     • Application of IoTs, sensors, and integrated big data in urban energy infrastructures.
     • Urban Building Energy Modeling using Python scripts, EnergyPlus, and OpenStudio.
     • Thesis: “UAV-assisted Deep Vision Vehicles Management System for Karachi, Pakistan.”
   • Final Grade: 4.19 / 4.5 (96.9%)
   • Key Projects:
     • Presented a paper on “Viability of Implementing the Open Data for Urban Mobility and Civic Services in Karachi (Pakistan) on the Model of Seoul City” at the Korean Association for Public Administration International Conference.
     • Term papers on urban transportation energy data management and QGIS-based hydrology modeling.
2. Masters of Engineering (Electrical)
   • Institution: University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan
   • Duration: August 16, 2010 – April 13, 2014
3. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
   • Institution: Azad Jammu and Kashmir University, Mirpur, AJK, Pakistan
   • Duration: August 17, 2004 – December 29, 2008

Work Experience

1. Deputy Director MEP
   • Organization: Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Islamabad, Pakistan
   • Duration: May 13, 2018 – Present
   • Key Responsibilities:
     • Design and execution of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services for urban infrastructures and high residential projects.
     • Planning and designing smart infrastructure and zero-energy buildings.
     • Managing competitive bidding processes according to PEC / FIDIC procedures.
   • Key Projects:
     • Electrical grids and distribution systems for the urban infrastructure development of Sector G-13 and G-14 in Islamabad, covering 10,000 residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings.
     • Infrastructure development and construction of three residential projects for Federal Government Employees, including smart facilities and electrical systems design.
2. Assistant Executive Engineer (MEP)
   • Organization: Public Works Department (PWD), Islamabad, Pakistan
   • Duration: January 13, 2011 – May 12, 2018
   • Key Responsibilities:
     • Designing energy-efficient MEP services for urban infrastructures and high-rise office and residential projects.
     • Planning and executing smart infrastructure and energy audit projects.
   • Main Projects:
     • Construction of Cardiac Surgery ward at PIMS Hospital, Islamabad.
     • Construction of the Islamabad High Court Building and National Institute of Electronics Building, Islamabad.

Publication top Notes:

Estimation of Prediction Intervals for Performance Assessment of Building Using Machine Learning

 

A Deep Vision and UAV Paradigm for Future Intelligent Mobility

 

Viability of Implementing the Open Data for Urban Mobility and Civic Services in Karachi, Pakistan on the Model of Seoul City

 

Survey on application of lagrangian relaxation, interior point and dynamic programming for the solution of hydrothermal scheduling