Mehwish Raza is currently serving as lecturer in Computer and Information System Engineering Department. She is currently involved in various projects related to deep learning and the development of energy efficient edge computing devices.
Email Address : mehwishraza@neduet.edu.pk
Lecturer

Ms. Mehwish Raza

13 October 2023 / Comments

RESEARCH  INTEREST

  • Deep Learning,
  • Embedded Computing
  • Approximate Computing
  • Computer Vision
  • Point of Care devices
  • Intelligent Traffic Management Systems

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

     

  Nov 2021 -to date             Ph.D. in progress (Computer Systems Engineering) with specialization in “Approximate Computing in embedded machine learning”

NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.  

 

  Jun 2013 – Dec 2015        M.Engg (Computer Systems Engineering), NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.  

 

  Jan 2009 – Jan 2012         B.E (Computer Systems Engineering), NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.     

 

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Pursuing PhD.in the area of “Approximate Computing in embedded machine learning”.
  • Worked on research project “Effectiveness of Mobile Applications in Promoting Medication Adherence” as part of MEngg. Dissertation, under the supervision of Dr.Shehzad Hasan  and in collaboration with AKUH.
  • Syeda Hafsa Ahmed, Mehwish Raza, Shajeha, Inshal, Majida Kazmi and Saad A. Qazi “Faster RCNN Based Vehicle Detection and Counting Framework for Undisciplined Traffic Conditions” IEEE Honet 2021.
  • Research Paper on "Outlier Detection Techniques in WSNs , A Survey " presented in conference proceedings of  " Dependable Embedded & Wireless Sensor Networks " and accepted for publication in Bahria University Journal of Information & Communication Technologies

                                    

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Aug 2014 -to date                                Lecturer at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

 

Teaching Profile

  • Computer Communication Network (Theory/Practical)
  • Digital Logic Design (Theory/Practical)
  • Data Structure & Algorithms (Theory/Practical)
  • Computer Organization and Design (Theory/Practical)
  • Fundamentals of Computer Engineering (Theory/Practical)
  • Database Management Systems (Practicals)
  • Computer Engineering Workshop (Practical)
  • Distributed Computing Systems (Practicals)
  • Introduction to Computing (Theory/Practical)
  • Microprocessors Based System Designs (Practical)

 

Administrative Profile

  • Serve as departmental focal person for Community Service course.
  • Serve as Backlog course coordinator.
  • Serve as class advisor.
  • Serve as Faculty in-charge for the departmental event CACHE 2015.
  • Serve as Workbook Coordinator from 2014-2017.
  • Serve as a member of Reception and Organization team on departmental Open day.
  • Serve as a member of committee for MEngg CIS entry test.
  • Preparation of Practical Lab Manuals.
  • Serve as member of assessment committee of department FYP Poster Exhibition.
  • Serve as General Arrangements Team member on department Open day.
  • Factotum (Regular and Backlog Examinations, NED University of Engineering &Technology)
  • Invigilator (M.E, B.E Examination and Admission Entry Test, NED University of Engineering and Technology)

 

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOP ATTENDED

  • Attended 3 days Training Program on “MATLAB Tool”, organized by Quality Enhancement Cell at Computer Lab, Engr. Abul Kalam Library, and NEDUET.
  • Attended 3 days Training Program on “Effective Teaching Practices”, organized by Quality Enhancement Cell at CIS Lecture Hall, NED UET.
  • Attended 3 days Training Program on “Web Technologies for Academic Professionals”, organized by Quality Enhancement Cell in Computer Lab, Electrical Engineering Department, NED UET
  • Attended technical training on “Online Evaluation and Assessment of Students”. December 2020 organized by NED University.
  • Attended technical training on “Management of Online Classes (Operation+Security)” October 2020 organized by NED University.
  • Attended technical training on “How to Effectively Plan and Conduct Online Classes”. September 2020 organized by NED University
  • Attended workshop on “Network & Security – Current Trends” by Mr. Muhammad Fahad Khan on 25th July 2016 in CIS Lecture Hall arranged by CIS Dept. NED.
  • Attended session on “Comprehensive Zakat Calculation using Excel” by Dr. Farooq Hasan on 18th May 2016 in Civil A/V Conferencing Hall arranged by Centre of Professional Excellence (CoPE), NED.
  •  Attended training on “Duties and Responsibilities of invigilators and examiner” on October 2015 at CCEE NED Academy’s Lecture Hall.
  • Attended “1st Pak-German Workshop on Smart Irrigation (SIR 2016)” on 12th May 2016 in Civil A/V Conferencing Hall. It was conducted with the collaboration between KFRL, Dept. of Computer & Information Systems Engineering and German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
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