Hamna Baig | Engineering | Young Researcher Award

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Hamna Baig | Engineering | Young Researcher Award

Ms. Hamna Baig, COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus, Pakistan

Hamna Baig is a passionate and accomplished Electrical Engineering graduate from COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus. A Gold Medalist with a stellar CGPA of 3.66/4, she blends academic brilliance with innovation and creativity. Her work spans artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart systems—areas where she has made significant strides through hands-on projects, impactful research, and active involvement in technical writing. Hamna’s proactive participation in conferences, internships, and AI-based research projects has not only sharpened her technical expertise but also highlighted her commitment to using technology for social and environmental betterment. Adept in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and embedded systems, she continues to evolve in her pursuit of excellence. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, Hamna is driven by her curiosity, resilience, and desire to solve real-world problems through sustainable technology and intelligent systems. She is currently engaged in research and technical writing, aiming to make a lasting impact in the field.

Publication Profile

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Education

Hamna Baig completed her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus (2020–2024), graduating with distinction and securing a Gold Medal. Her final CGPA of 3.66/4 (91.5%) reflects her unwavering dedication and academic rigor. During her studies, she actively explored artificial intelligence, robotics, and embedded systems, with her thesis titled: “Enhancing Home Comfort with an Artificial Intelligence-based Environmental Control Model”. Hamna supplemented her academic journey with multiple certified online courses, including Machine Learning Specialization and Generative AI for Everyone offered by Stanford University via Coursera. Her technical training spans MATLAB, LabVIEW, Arduino, KEIL, Proteus, and microcontroller-based systems, showcasing both breadth and depth. Driven by curiosity and innovation, Hamna transformed theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world solutions through capstone projects and internships. Her continuous pursuit of learning makes her a standout in the evolving field of intelligent systems and energy-efficient technologies.

Experience

Hamna Baig has gained diverse experience through internships, research positions, and technical writing roles. She is currently an Internee at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad under the PEC GIT program, where she supports research on intelligent systems. Previously, she interned at the Ghazi-Barotha Hydro Power Plant (WAPDA) in 2023, gaining field exposure to power systems and operational technologies. Additionally, she works as a Technical Writer (Electrical & Electronics) with CDR Professionals, where she contributes research-based content and technical documentation. Hamna’s practical expertise includes projects in AI-driven sensing systems, robotic control, and smart energy applications. Her collaborative work on software-defined RF sensing and machine learning models demonstrates her ability to blend theoretical knowledge with real-time implementation. From smart home innovations to robotic arms and biomedical sensing, Hamna has exhibited both vision and versatility, positioning herself as a promising young engineer in AI, robotics, and embedded control.

Awards and Honors

Hamna Baig has been recognized for her academic excellence, research presentations, and contributions to intelligent systems. She earned a Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance during her Bachelor’s degree. She received Certificates of Gratitude for presenting papers at major conferences including the International Conference on Innovations in Computing Technologies (UET Peshawar), ICCSI (University of Haripur), and ICCIS (Kohat University). Her research presentations on AI-based fan control, robotic fruit harvesting, and end effector position estimation have been acknowledged for their innovation and technical depth. Additionally, she earned certifications from Coursera in prestigious Stanford-offered courses like Machine Learning Specialization and Generative AI for Everyone, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning. Her accolades reflect her dedication to cutting-edge research and meaningful contributions to the engineering community. These awards and recognitions not only celebrate her achievements but also affirm her potential as a leading innovator in AI-driven electrical and robotic systems.

Research Focus

Hamna Baig’s research is centered around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, and Wireless Sensing Systems. Her projects emphasize the application of deep learning and AI models for real-world problem-solving, particularly in healthcare monitoring, smart energy systems, and precision robotics. She has developed RF sensing platforms for gait monitoring in Parkinson’s patients, designed AI-based systems for environmental control, and contributed to machine learning-driven robotic arm control for fruit harvesting and biopsy systems. Hamna’s work also explores adaptive fan control for residential energy efficiency and wireless sensing to prevent bedsores, reflecting her commitment to tech-driven well-being. With a blend of academic rigor and engineering intuition, she is passionate about pushing the boundaries of intelligent systems to improve quality of life. Hamna continues to refine her skills in AI integration with embedded hardware, and her ongoing research contributes to the advancement of energy-aware, health-supportive, and human-centric technologies.

Publication Top Notes

  • 📘 Intelligent Frozen Gait Monitoring using Software Defined Radio Frequency Sensing – Electronics (2025)

  • 🤖 Machine Learning-Based Estimation of End Effector Position in Three-Dimension Robotic Workspace – IJIST Journal (2024)

  • 🍊 A Robotic Approach for Fruit Harvesting with Machine Learning based Joint Angles Prediction – ICCSI Conference (2024)

  • 🌬️ Artificial Intelligence based Adaptive Fan Control in Office Settings for Energy Efficiency – ICCIS Conference / Springer (2024)

  • 🦾 A Robotic Arm Based Intelligent Biopsy System – ICCIS Conference / Springer (2024)

  • 🛏️ Design of an Intelligent Wireless Channel State Information Sensing System to Prevent Bedsores – IEEE Sensors (Under Review)

  • 🏠 Enhancing Home Comfort and Energy Consumption with an AI-based Environmental Sensing Control Model – PeerJ (Under Review)

  • 🌬️ Breathing Techniques Redefined: Pros and Cons of Traditional Methods & the Promise of SDRF Sensing – Elsevier, Digital Communications and Networks (Under Review)

Asmaa Mohammed | Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Asmaa Mohammed | Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Asmaa Mohammed, Electronics Research Institute, Egypt

Dr. Asmaa Mohammed is a dedicated researcher at the Electronics Research Institute in Egypt, specializing in the design and development of advanced antenna systems for wireless communications, cancer detection, and material characterization. She earned her Doctoral and Master’s degrees in Electronics and Communications from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), focusing on MIMO antennas and breast cancer detection using antennas and resonators, respectively. She also completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the Department of Communication Engineering, Tohoku University, Japan, where she worked on high-gain dielectric antennas for wireless communication.

Education:

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (May 2022 – Oct. 2022)
Department of Communication Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
Research Topic: High Gain Dielectric Antenna for Wireless Communication.

Doctoral Degree (Oct. 2017 – Nov. 2020)
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Department of Electronics and Communications.
Dissertation Topic: Design and Development of MIMO Antennas for Wireless Communications.

Master’s Degree (Feb. 2015 – Oct. 2017)
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Department of Electronics and Communications.
Dissertation Topic: Breast Cancer Detection Using Antennas and Resonators.

Graduate Studies (Oct. 2013 – Jan. 2015)
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department.
Completed ten advanced courses in electrical and communication engineering topics.

Bachelor’s Degree (Sep. 2007 – Jun. 2012)
Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Department.
Graduation Project: Wireless Control System.

Professional Profiles:

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Professional Experience:

Professionally, Dr. Mohammed has a decade of experience in microstrip circuit research at the Electronics Research Institute, progressing from Research Assistant in 2013 to Researcher since 2020. She also has teaching experience as a lecturer at Al-Azhar University, where she instructed courses on Microwave Engineering and Electromagnetic Fields. Additionally, her volunteering efforts as a reviewer for reputable journals and conferences, and as a co-chair at international symposiums, reflect her commitment to advancing her field.

Research Interests:

Dr. Mohammed’s research interests include developing MIMO antennas, dielectric resonator antennas, RF planar passive components, microwave imaging for medical diagnostics, and thin-film hybrid components. Her expertise spans simulation, fabrication, and measurements using state-of-the-art tools such as CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, and vector network analyzers. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and international conferences and serves as a reviewer for esteemed journals like Alexandria Engineering Journal and International Journal of Electronics..

Skills:

Simulations

Electromagnetic: CST Microwave Studio.
Circuit: Keysight ADS.

Measurements
Fabrication of planar and DR circuits using etching technique, LPKF machine, and
3D printer.
Vector Network Analyzer (S-Parameters Measurements, Calibrations)
Material Characterization using DAK
Radiation pattern Measurements

Conference Presentations:

Gomaa, A., Afifi, A., & Abdalrazik, A. (2024). A Dual-Band Wide Axial-Ratio Beamwidth Circularly-Polarized Antenna with V-Shaped Slot for L2/L5 GNSS Applications. In Proceedings of the 6th Novel Intelligent and Leading Emerging Sciences Conference (NILES) (pp. 119-122). Giza, Egypt, October 2024.

Afifi, A. I., Abd El-Hameed, A. S., Ahmed, S. M., Allam, A., & Abdel-Rahman, A. B. (2021). Asymmetric EBG Decoupling Structure for Coupling Reduction Applications. In Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP). Düsseldorf, Germany, March 2021.

Afifi, A. I., Elsheakh, D. M., Abdel-Rahman, A. B., Allam, A., & Ahmed, S. M. (2019). Dual Broadband Coplanar Waveguide-Fed Slot Antenna for 5G Applications. In Proceedings of the 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP). Krakow, Poland, March 2019, pp. 1-3.

Afifi, A. I., & Abdel-Rahman, A. B. (2016). Ring Resonator for Breast Cancer and Broken Bones Detection. In Proceedings of the 28th Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC). New Delhi, India, December 2016, pp. 1-4.

Afifi, A. I., Abdel-Rahman, A. B., Allam, A., & Abd El-Hameed, A. S. (2016). A Compact Ultra-Wideband Monopole Antenna for Breast Cancer Detection. In Proceedings of the 59th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS). Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 2016, pp. 1-4.

Publications:

Asmaa I. Afifi, Anwer S. Abd El-Hameed, Ahmed Allam, Sabah M. Ahmed, and Adel B. Abdel-Rahman
“New Approach for Designing Quad-Port Single Element Dielectric Resonator MIMO Antenna,”
Computers and Electrical Engineering, vol. 120, pp. –, Dec. 2024.

El-Nady S, Afifi A, El-Hameed A, Anwer S
“Sugar and Salt Concentration Detection in Water Employing ENZ Metamaterial Microwave Sensor,”
Wireless Personal Communications, pp. 1-20, Feb. 2024.

Abdalrazik A, Gomaa A, Afifi A
“Multiband Circularly-Polarized Stacked Elliptical Patch Antenna with Eye-Shaped Slot for GNSS Applications,”
International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, pp. 1-7, 2024.

El-Nady S, Elsharkawy RR, Afifi A. I., Abd El-Hameed AS
“Performance Improvement of Substrate Integrated Cavity Fed Dipole Array Antenna Using ENZ Metamaterial for 5G Applications,”
Sensors, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 125, Dec. 2021.

Darwish, M. A., Asmaa I. Afifi, Anwer S. Abd El-Hameed, H. F. Abosheiasha, A. M. A. Henaish, D. Salogub, A. T. Morchenko, V. G. Kostishyn, V. A. Turchenko, and A. V. Trukhanov
“Can Hexaferrite Composites be Used as a New Artificial Material for Antenna Applications?”
Ceramics International, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 2615-2623, Sep. 2020.

Asmaa I. Afifi, Adel B. Abdel-Rahman, Anwer S. Abd El-Hameed, Ahmed Allam, Sabah M. Ahmed
“Small Frequency Ratio Multi-Band Dielectric Resonator Antenna Utilizing Vertical Metallic Strip Pairs Feeding Structure,”
IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 112840 – 112845, Jun. 2020.

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Asmaa Mohammed is highly deserving of the Research for Young Scientist Award. Her contributions to the fields of wireless communication, antenna design, and biomedical imaging, combined with her academic achievements and international exposure, make her a standout young researcher. Her work is innovative, impactful, and multidisciplinary, addressing both technological and societal challenges. While there are opportunities for further growth in leadership, industry engagement, and public outreach, Dr. Mohammed has already established herself as a promising young scientist. With continued development in these areas, she will undoubtedly achieve even greater accomplishments in her future career.