Hello! My name is Muhammad Rafey Tahir, and I'm currently embracing the intricate world of Electrical Engineering with a focus on Robotics & Control from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS) at the National University of Sciences and Technology under the supervision of Prof. Usman Ali. With a solid foundation in Electrical Engineering from my undergraduate studies, I've channeled my passion for technology into the realm of control theory—a field I believe holds the keys to monumental advancements in improving human life.
My research journey began during my undergraduate studies at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology (MNS-UET), Pakistan. Where my final year project was the design of a Smart Bionic Prosthetic Leg for amputees, solidified my interest in applying technological solutions to real-world problems. This fully research-based project focused on developing a safe embedded system for controlling the prosthetic leg, with a particular emphasis on affordability to serve underprivileged communities.
My research interests lie at the intersection of robotics, reinforcement learning and control. More specifically, aiming to enhance the agility, efficiency and robustness of robotic and autonomous systems, I develop novel methods that unify perception, planning and control in a transparent and understandable manner.
If you find my work appealing or would like to connect, please get in touch. I am always looking for new colaborations.
I am recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology (Pakistan, 2024) and my Master thesis, titled "Model-free Intelligent Control Design for a Class of Nonlinear Systems".
I am actively seeking (academic/phd/industry) job opportunities !
PROJECTS
Classification from Scratch
This project implements 4 different algorithms, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Decision Tree, Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Logistic Regression.
Model-free Control of Vertical Take-off and Landing Systems
This aims to produce periodic maneuvers on VTOL using a model free controller.
Automatic Circuit Generation using Reinforcement Learning
Analog circuit automation using graph neural networks and reinforcement learning.
Periodic Trajectory Generation using 6-degree Polynomial Function
This code aims to generate periodic reference trajectories for robot manipulators which can be used to generate stable limit cycles
Rotary Inverted Pendulum Control
This Projects aims to control rotary inverted pendulum using model free robust adaptive controller.
Smart Bionic Prosthetic Leg
M. Rafey Tahir, Abdullah
Bachelors Thesis, 2021
TEACHING
During my masters and undergrad studies I have had the privilege to work as a teaching assistant for following courses:
- MATH-816: Applied Linear Algebra 1: Introductory theoretical course offered throughout multiple semesters.
- Fall 23, NUST, MS. Electrical Engineering, Enrolled students: 50
- CSC-341: Introduction to Computing: Offered as an introductory course in BSc.Electrical Engineering at MNS-UET.
- EEE-562: Linear Control Systems: Offered as a core course in BSc.Electrical Engineering at MNS-UET.
- Dean’s Honour Roll - Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021.
- PepsiCo Foundation ExCEL Awards Program
- Recipient of Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme Phase-III
CONTACT ME
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