Faculty Profiles

Dr. Muhammad Wasif

Designation : Assistant Professor
Specialization : Robotics/Intelligent Control/Machine Vision/Machine Learning

Email : [email protected]


Dr. Wasif Muhammad (Member, IEEE) received Ph.D. degree in robotics from the King’s College London, U.K., in 2016. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, where he is the Group Leader of the Intelligent Systems Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering. In particular, his focus of research interest is in areas of Machine Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, and Intelligent Control systems, with motivation to develop autonomous intelligent systems and machine learning models for agricultural robots, self-driving cars, robotic manipulation, mobile robots, humanoid robot development, quadruped robots, visual cognition, soft sensors development.

  • PhD, Other
  • Outstanding Reviewer   IEEE Robotics and Automation Socity, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Distringuished Service Award, IEEE, U.S.A.
  • HRDI-UESTPS PhD Funding   HRD Initiative-MS Leading to Ph.D. Program of Faculty Development For UESTPS 2012, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
  • KAB-PGR PhD Funding   King’s Alumni Bursary (KAB-PGR) Funding, King’s College London, United Kingdom
  • Merit Scholarship   BSc Electrical Engineering Merit Scholarship, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • IEEE Member   Member # 92132348, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), United States of America.
  • Head of Department Electrical Engineering (10-01-2012 to 30-09-2012)
  • Coordinator BSc Electrical Engineering Technology (08-11-2017 to Til date)
  • Coordinator BSc Computer Engineering Technology (09-09-2024 to Till date)
  • 1. Talha Rehman, Muhammad Wasif, Anum Naveed, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Zubair Mehmood, Nazam Siddique, Sajjad Manzoor “PC/BC-DIM Network Based Hybrid Saliency Visual Perception Model for Humanoid Robots ” Journal of Applied Sciences, November 2024  DOI: doi.org/10.23919/AEIT.2018.8577463
  • 2. Asif Raza Butt, Sajjad Manzoor, Asim Baig, Abid Imran, Ihsan Ullah, Wasif Syed Muhammad “On-the-move heterogeneous face recognition in frequency and spatial domain using sparse representation” Plos One, October 2024  DOI: doi.org/10.23919/AEIT.2018.8577463
  • 3. Anum Naveed, Wasif Muhammad, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Javaid Aslam, Sajjad Manzoor Manzoor, Tasleem Kausar, Yun Lu “Saliency-Based Semantic Weeds Detection and Classification Using UAV Multispectral Imaging” Ieee Access, February 2023  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEEST48626.2019.8981710
  • 4. Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Wasif, Zubair Mehmood, Tayybah Kiren, Nazam Siddique “A State of the Art in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV): A Review” Electrical Engineering, January 2023  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209514
  • 5. Abdul Rauf, M Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Wasif, Sajjad Miran “A Review of Learning-Based SLAM Approaches of Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (AUV) ” Journal Of Engineering Research, November 2022  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209514
  • 6. Javaid Aslam, Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Wasif, Muhammad Kamran “Short Term Load Forecasting under extensive Power Outages using Domestic Energy Meter Load Profile; A case study” Journal Of Engineering Research, November 2022  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209501
  • 7. Sajjad Manzoor, Saqaf Iftikhar, Ilyas Ayub, Arqum Shahid, Auwar Ul Haq, Waisf Muhammad, Muhammad Shafique “Range sensor-based assistive technology solutions for people with visual impairment: a review” Disability And Rehabilitation, August 2022  DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012046
  • 8. Tasleem Kausar, Sajjad Manzoor, Adeeba Kausar, Yun Lu, Muhammad Wasif, M Adnan Ashraf “Deep Learning Strategy for Braille Character Recognition” Ieee Access, December 2021  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEEST48626.2019.8981710
  • 9. Umair Ali, Wasif Muhammad, Muhammad Jehanzed Irshad, Sajjad Manzoor “Multi-sensor fusion for underwater robot self-localization using PC/BC-DIM neural network” Sensor Review, October 2021  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICET.2011.6048466
  • 10. Lucheng Hong, Mian Rizwan, Muhammad Wasif, Shafiq Ahmad, Mazen Zaindin, Muhammad Firdausi “User-Defined Dual Setting Directional Overcurrent Relays with Hybrid Time Current-Voltage Characteristics-Based Protection Coordination for Active Distribution Network” Ieee Access, April 2021  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/MACS48846.2019.9024766
  • 11. Sameema Tariq, Haroon Farooq, Abdul Jaleel, Syed Muhammad Wasif “Anomaly Detection With Particle Filtering for Online Video Surveillance” Ieee Access, January 2021  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/MACS48846.2019.9024766
  • 12. Mian Rizwan, Lucheng Hong, Wasif Muhammad, Syed Waqar Azeem, Yankun Li “Hybrid Harris Hawks optimizer for integration of renewable energy sources considering stochastic behavior of energy sources” International Transactions On Electrical Energy Systems, January 2021  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/MACS48846.2019.9024766
  • 13. Wasif Muhammad, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Sajjad Miran, Muhammad Salman Haider “Dynamic model of a novel thermogravity rotary actuator for solar energy harvesting” International Journal Of Energy Research, April 2020  DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012034
  • 14. vol. 31, (12), pp. 650-663. “A neural model for eye head arm coordination” Advanced Robotics, May 2017
  • 15. Wasif Muhammad, Spratling Michael “A neural model for eye–head–arm coordination” Advanced Robotics, April 2017  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICET48972.2019.8994357
  • 16. Start-up research grant program (SRGP) Project “Hybrid Bottom-up and Top-down Stereo Visual Saliency Detection Model” Journal Of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, April 2017  DOI:
  • 17. vol. 85, (1), pp. 107-126. “A neural model of coordinated head and eye movement control” Journal Of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, January 2017
  • 18. Wasif Muhammad, Wasif and Spratling Michael “A Neural Model of Coordinated Head and Eye Movement Control” Journal Of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, August 2016  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEEST48626.2019.8981710
  • 19. Wasif Muhammad, Michael W Spratling “A neural model of binocular saccade planning and vergence control” Adaptive Behavior, October 2015  DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICET.2011.6048466
  • 20. vol. 23, (5), pp. 265-282. “A neural model of binocular saccade planning and vergence control” Adaptive Behavior, October 2015
  • 1. Maham Imtiaz, Amina Ejaz, Wasif Muhammad, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Nazam Siddique “Trajectory Planning and Control of Serially Linked Robotic Arm for Fruit Picking Using Reinforcement Learning” 2023 International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies (ICIT), October 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICIT59216.2023.10335834
  • 2. Abdul Rauf, Wasif Muhamamd, Zubair Mehmood, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad “Simultaneous Localization and Mapping of UAV For Precision Agricultural Application” 2023 International Conference on Energy, Power, Environment, Control, and Computing (ICEPECC), April 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209500
  • 3. Waseem Abbas, Zubair Mehmood, Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Wasif “Design of 120 GHz Balun for 5G Transceiver Chips” 2023 International Conference on Energy, Power, Environment, Control, and Computing (ICEPECC), April 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209514
  • 4. Hamad Ud Din, Wasif Muhammad, Nazam Siddique, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Ali Asghar, Muhammad Waqas Jabbar “Development of Visual Smooth Pursuit Model Using Inverse Reinforcement Learning For Humanoid Robots” 2023 International Conference on Energy, Power, Environment, Control, and Computing (ICEPECC), April 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209527
  • 5. Mohammad Shoaib Babar, Hamza Taj, Nouman Aziz, Wasif Muhammad, Sohaib Siddique Butt, Syed Umar Rasheed “Bayesian Inference Based Generation of Human-Like Anthropomorphic Arm Movements” 2023 International Conference on Energy, Power, Environment, Control, and Computing (ICEPECC), April 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209546
  • 6. Nouman Aziz, Wasif Muhammad, Irfan Qaiser, Ali Asghar, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Yumna Bilal “Few Shot Spatio-Temporal Anomaly Detection Model For Suspicious Activities” 2023 International Conference on Energy, Power, Environment, Control, and Computing (ICEPECC), April 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209429
  • 7. Talha Rehman, Wasif Muhammad, Anum Naveed, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Irfan Qaiser, Muhammad Waqas Jabbar “Hybrid Saliency-Based Visual Perception Model for Humanoid Robots” 2023 International Conference on Energy, Power, Environment, Control, and Computing (ICEPECC), April 2023  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEPECC57281.2023.10209501
  • 8. Saqlain Abid, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Wasif, Zubair Mehmood, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhmmad Hassan Ejaz “Location-Assistive and Real-Time Query IoT-Based Transport System” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, April 2022  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012101
  • 9. Sajid Ali Murtaza, Nazam Siddique, Javaid Aslam, Waqas Latif, Muhammad Wasif, Iftikhar Hussain “Improving the Stability of Islanded DC Microgrid with Constant Power Loads” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, January 2022  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012011
  • 10. Sohaib Siddique Butt, Mahnoor Fatima, Ali Asghar, Wasif Muhammad “Active Binaural Auditory Perceptual System for a Socially Interactive Humanoid Robot” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, January 2022  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012083
  • 11. Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad, Muhammad Wasif, Syed Umar Rasheed, Nouman Aziz, Hamza Taj “Comparative Study of SLAM Techniques for UAV” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment), January 2022  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012067
  • 12. Talha Mukhtar, Sunil Jamil, Usman Arif, Waleed Razzaq, Muhammad Wasif “Lemon Grading and Sorting Using Computer Vision” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012055
  • 13. Syed Umar Rasheed, Wasif Muhammad, Irfan Qaiser, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad “A Multispectral Pest-Detection Algorithm for Precision Agriculture” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment), December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012046
  • 14. Abira Kanwal, Zunaira Anjum, Wasif Muhammad “Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (vSLAM) of Driverless Car in GPS-Denied Areas” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012049
  • 15. Jamal Shams Khanzada, Wasif Muhammad, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad “Prediction Error-Based Action Policy Learning for Quadcopter Flight Control” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012047
  • 16. Ihsan Ahmed, Wasif Muhammad, Ali Asghar, Muhammad Jehanzeb Irshad “Predication-Error-Based Intrinsically Motivated Saccade Learning” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012048
  • 17. Javaid Aslam, Waqas Latif, Muhammad Wasif, Iftikhar Hussain, Saba Javaid “Comparison of Regression and Neural Network Model for Short Term Load Forecasting: A Case Study” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012029
  • 18. S. Javaid, S. Murawwat, W. Latif, J. Aslam, M. Wasif, I. Hussain “Error Minimization in ECG Signal Reconstruction Using Discrete Wavelet Transform” The 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment, December 2021  _DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021012034
  • 19. Waqas Ahmad, Zia Mohi U Din, Waleed Razzaq, Usman Arif, Wasif Muhammad “Smooth pursuit conduct of humanoid with visual image swap” 2019 13th International Conference on Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science and Statistics (MACS), December 2019  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/MACS48846.2019.9024766
  • 20. Zia Mohi U Din, Waleed Razzaq, Usman Arif, Waqas Ahmad, Wasif Muhammad “Real Time Ackerman Steering Angle Control for Self-Driving Car Autonomous Navigation” 2019 4th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Sciences and Technology (ICEEST), December 2019  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICEEST48626.2019.8981710
  • 21. Usman Arif, Waleed Razzaq, Azib Akram, Wasif Muhammad “Self-Driving Car Control Using Visual Ego-Motion Estimation” 2019 15th International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET), December 2019  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICET48972.2019.8994357
  • 22. Nazam Siddique, Fazal ur Rehman, Muhammad Wasif, Waseem Abbasi, Qaiser Khan “Parameter Estimation and Synchronization of Vaidyanathan Hyperjerk Hyper-Chaotic System via Integral Sliding Mode Control” 2018 AEIT International Annual Conference, October 2018  _DOI: doi.org/10.23919/AEIT.2018.8577463
  • 23. Muhammad Wasif “Design and implementation of autonomous Lawn-Mower Robot controller” 2011 7th International Conference on Emerging Technologies, September 2011  _DOI: doi.org/10.1109/ICET.2011.6048466
  • 24. pp. 1-5 “Design and implementation of autonomous Lawn-Mower Robot controller” Emerging Technologies (ICET), 2011 7th International Conference on, September 2011