I work where the nervous system meets the circuit board.

Experience

• Neural Engineer Intern · Ruten Inc.Aug 2026 – nowReal-time neural decoder for a closed-loop BCI device for dysphagia: signal acquisition, decoding pipeline, and sensing hardware integrated with real-time software.
• Research Assistant · Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, University of SharjahJan 2026 – nowData analyst across four studies on the neural and biomechanical effects of postural malalignment. Supervised by Dr. Ibrahim M. Moustafa, Dr. Alham Al-Sharman and Dr. Meeyoung Kim.
• Research Assistant · Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Riphah International UniversityMar 2023 – Jun 2025Built a real-time motor imagery BCI for robotic hand control and algorithms for real-time stress detection from physiological signals.
• Project Manager · Tehqeeq Lab & Revive Medical Technologies, IslamabadJan – Mar 2025Led cross-functional teams on healthcare technology projects, overseeing hardware prototyping and data analysis.
• Research Intern, Biomedical Team · National Centre for Robotics and Automation (NCRA), NUSTJul – Aug 2024Hands-on work with EEG-based BCIs, Arduino, 3D printing and 3D scanning.
• BSc Biomedical Engineering · Riphah International University, Islamabad2021 – Jul 2025GPA 3.82 / 4.00. Coursework: biomedical signal processing, neuroscience, DSP, control systems, rehabilitation engineering, image processing, AI.

Publications

• Under reviewNeural Cost of Postural Malalignment: Corticomuscular Coherence Reveals Increased Cortical Engagement During Challenging Balance TasksManuscript under review
• In progressEEG functional connectivity in forward head posture under changing vision and support-surface stabilityStudy in progress
• Peer-reviewedA Novel and Secure 3D Colour Medical Image Encryption Technique Using 3D Hyperchaotic Map, S-box and Discrete Wavelet Transform2025Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 328:268–272 · presented at ICIMTH 2025
• AcknowledgedCognitive Performance and Dynamic Spinopelvic Kinematics Across Walking Speeds in Healthy Young AdultsScientific Reports

Awards & leadership

• Riphah Talent Scholarship2021 – 2025
• Best Student Branch, IEEE Islamabad Section2024
• Chairperson, IEEE Riphah Student Branch
• Volunteer teacher, Qalam Society2021 – 2022
• Marketing, Qalb Blood Donation Society2021 – 2022