Experience:
Research Associate
Computational Drug Design Lab
Focus: Pediatric Neurological Comorbidities
Sep '23 — Present
Islamabad, Pakistan
Investigated the comorbidity between ADHD and ASD to identify overlapping and disease-specific approved drug
targets.
Conducted extensive data wrangling and manipulation on large-scale complex datasets related to neurodevelopmental
disorders
Implemented Python scripts to automate the batch Molecular Docking and protein-ligand interaction analysis using PLIF.
Built and trained Machine Learning and Deep Learning models to predict drug-target affinites.
Focused on accelerating and enhancing the drug screening process against approved therapeutic targets.
Education:
Master's in Bioinformatics, National University of Sciences & Technology, NUST Islamabad
Skills:
Core Skills: Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Scripting, Computational Drug Design
Programming Languages: Python, R
(Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, Biopython, RDKit, XGBoost, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
Additionally:
PROJECTS:
1. Waste Classification Through Convolutional Neural Network
- Collected a labeled waste image dataset from Kaggle to train and validate the model.
- Designed a CNN for real-time classification with high accuracy and low computational overhead.
- Compared model performance against benchmark architectures (ResNet50 and MobileNet) to validate efficiency and precision.
- Built an interactive Streamlit web application to deploy the model, enabling users to upload waste images and receive instant classification feedback.
- Achieved 83% accuracy in distinguishing between organic and recyclable waste, promoting sustainable waste management.
- The model can be integrated into smart waste bin systems to assist in proper waste disposal and encourage recycling behavior.
PROJECT 2. Revolutionizing Healthcare with Early Heart Disease Mortality Prediction
- Designed a machine learning-based system to predict early mortality risk in heart disease patients, aiming to support timely clinical interventions and improve patient outcomes.
- The project utilized a real-world, publicly available dataset from the Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad, which included key patient attributes and clinical indicators.
- Developed and evaluated multiple machine learning models, including Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, and Random Forest.
- Random Forest outperformed other models, achieving the highest prediction accuracy of 96%.
- Provided insights into key risk factors contributing to early mortality, aiding in data-driven decision-making for healthcare professionals.
PUBLICATION: Biosynthesis of Fosfomycin Loaded CuO Nanoparticles: Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antibiofilm properties and
Molecular Docking Analysis against Biofilm Associated Proteins in MDR bacteria
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry (Elsevier)
Impact factor 2.1
Under Review
Interests: Medical Image Analysis