Summary
Academic Background
PhD
(Artificial Intelligence and Brain computer Interface ) NUST, Islamabad
September 08, 2014 - September 21, 2020
Honours and Awards
Publications
Fast Convergence Adaptive Approach for Real-Time Motion Planning
April 01, 2026
Robotics - Volume 15(4), Article Number 73
Interpretable multi-model deep learning framework for automated four-class diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis using fundus imaging
December 23, 2025
Scientific Reports - Volume 15, Article Number 44012
A Novel Overlapping Coefficient-Based Framework for Integrating Multimodal Physiological Signals to Infer Cognitive Strategies and Operator Performance in Human–System Interfaces
November 24, 2025
International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction - Pages 1-33
StressSpeak: A Speech-Driven Framework for Real-Time Personalized Stress Detection and Adaptive Psychological Support
November 12, 2025
Diagnostics - Volume:15, Issue:22, Pages:20
Exercise parameters to consider for Achilles tendinopathy: A modified Delphi study with international experts
August 28, 2025
British Journal of Sports Medicine - Volume:59, Issue:19, Page:1337-1349
Emerging avalanche field-effect transistors based on two-dimensional semiconductor materials and their sensory applications
July 11, 2025
Journal of Materials Chemistry C - Volume:13, Issue:31, Pages:15767-15795,
A Combinatorial Approach for Optimizing Transportation System: Multi-Objective Decision-Making Framework
December 23, 2024
Neural Network World - Volume:34 (3), Pages:135-168
Predictability of Flight Arrival Times Using Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Recurrent Neural Network
November 30, 2024
Aerospace - Volume:11, Issue:12, Article Number: 991, Pages:21
Enhanced accuracy with Segmentation of Colorectal Polyp using NanoNetB, and Conditional Random Field Test-Time Augmentation
August 09, 2024
Frontiers in Robotics and AI - Volume 11, Article Number 1387491
Cortical Morphological Networks Differ Between Gyri and Sulci
July 23, 2024
Neuroscience Bulletin - Pages 1-15
Exploring the effects of automation malfunction on team communication and coordination in ships' engine rooms
May 01, 2024
Process Safety Progress - Volume 43, Issue S1, Pages S50-S62
Innovations in healthcare product development
January 01, 2024
Smart VR/AR/MR Systems for Professionals - 1st Edition, Chapter 3, Pages 13
Editorial: Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) in brain computer interface (BCI) and Industry 4.0 for human machine interaction (HMI)
December 05, 2023
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - Volume 17, Article Number 1320536
Visual search strategies of performance monitoring used in action anticipation of basketball players
December 01, 2023
Brain and Behavior - Volume 13, Issue 12, Article Number e3298
The application of Fuzzy Delphi Method for evaluating biopsychosocial factors for prioritization of patients
June 05, 2023
IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering - Pages 1-14
Cerebellar connectome alterations and associated genetic signatures in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
May 27, 2023
Journal of Translational Medicine - Volume 21, Article Number: 352
Recognition of Children’s Facial Expressions Using Deep Learned Features
May 26, 2023
Electronics - Volume: 12 Issue: 11, Article Number:2416
Application of fuzzy TOPSIS for prioritization of patients on elective surgeries waiting list - A novel multi-criteria decision-making approach
April 09, 2023
Decision Making: Applications in Management and Engineering - Volume 6(1), Pages 603-630
Application of hybrid SFLA-ACO algorithm and CAM softwares for optimization of drilling tool path problems
January 20, 2023
SN Applied Sciences - Volume 5, Issue 2, Article Number 61
Multi-Hole Drilling Tool Path Planning and Cost Management through Hybrid SFLA-ACO Algorithm for Composites and Hybrid Materials
December 02, 2022
Journal of Composites Science - Volume 6, Issue 12, Article Number 364
Application of hybrid SFLA and ACO algorithm to omega plate for drilling process planning and cost management
September 30, 2022
Archives for Technical Sciences - Volume 26(1), Pages 1-12
A novel multi-criteria decision-making approach for prioritization of elective surgeries through formulation of “weighted MeNTS scoring system”
August 01, 2022
Heliyon - Volume 8, Issue 8, Article Number e10339
Novel fNIRS study on homogeneous symmetric feature-based transfer learning for brain–computer interface
February 24, 2022
Scientific Reports - Volume 12, Issue 1, Article Number 3198
Motor Training Using Mental Workload (MWL) With an Assistive Soft Exoskeleton System: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study for Brain–Machine Interface (BMI)
March 18, 2021
Frontiers in Neurorobotics - Volume 15, Article Number 605751
A Preliminary Study on Effectiveness of a Standardized Multi-Robot Therapy for Improvement in Collaborative Multi-Human Interaction of Children With ASD
June 24, 2020
IEEE Access - Volume 8, Pages 109466-109474
Enhanced Accuracy for Multiclass Mental Workload Detection Using Long Short-Term Memory for Brain-Computer Interface
June 23, 2020
Frontiers in Neuroscience - Volume 14, Article Number: 584
Assessment and Classification of Mental Workload in the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) using Fixed-Value Modified Beer-Lambert Law
October 01, 2019
IEEE Access - Volume 7, Pages 143250-143262
Recent Research Trends in Genetic Algorithm based Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problems
February 28, 2018
Mathematical Problems in Engineering - Article Number 9270802, 32 pages
Intelligent Machine Vision based Modeling and Positioning System in Sand Casting Process
February 08, 2017
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering - Volume 2017, Article Number 3192672
Computational fluid dynamics for the nordic combined skiing jump
October 07, 2015
Series on Biomechanics - Volume 29, No. 2-3, Pages 31-38
Environmental Impact Assessment for an Industrial Solid Waste Deposit Located in Constanta Harbour
May 01, 2015
Annals of Faculty Engineering Hunedoara - International Journal of Engineering - Volume 13, No. 2, Pages 61-67,
Conferences
Socio-Cultural Factors of Industrial Workers in Low-Middle Income Countries (LMIC): Pilot Study
July 20, 2023 - July 24, 2023
Umer Asgher, Sara Ali, Yasar Ayaz, Sofia Scataglini, Salman Nazir, Usama Rashed, Ellie Abdi, Fahad Iqbal Khawaja, Redha Taiar, José Arzola-Ruiz,
14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023) and the Affiliated Conferences
Barriers in the Implementation of Effective Intelligent Knowledge Management in the Pakistani Organizations
September 23, 2022 - September 24, 2022
Amna Zia, Umer Asgher,
2022 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Smart Technologies, ICETST 2022
A Chain-Driven Live Roller Mechanism for Loading and Unloading Packages on Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehouses
July 24, 2022 - July 28, 2022
Muhamad Ammar, Muhammad Moeed Ahmed, Muhammad Abdullah Younas, Khezar Qayyum, Khawaja Fahad Iqbal , Sara Ali, Umer Asgher, Yasar Ayaz,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) 2022
Novel Approach for Sensing the Humanoid Hand Finger Position Using Non-contact TMR Sensor
July 24, 2022 - July 28, 2022
Saeed Iqbal, Shahid Nawaz Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Sara Ali, Khawaja Fahad Iqbal , Umer Asgher, Yasar Ayaz,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) 2022
Image Classification for Project-based Learning to Differentiate Diagrams and Figures
July 24, 2022 - July 28, 2022
Asmara Safdar, Sara Ali, Muhammad Sajid, Umer Asgher, Yasar Ayaz,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences
Personality Prediction in Human-Robot-Interaction (HRI)
July 24, 2022 - July 28, 2022
Anum Jaffer, Sara Ali, Khawaja Fahad Iqbal , Yasar Ayaz, Muhammad Sajid, Umer Asgher,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) 2022
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Approach for the Optimal Generation and Selection of Batches Destination Options in Steel Making Factories
July 25, 2021 - July 29, 2021
Denis-Joaquín Zambrano-Ortiz, José Arzola-Ruiz, Rosa-Mariuxi Litardo-Velásquez, Umer Asgher,
AHFE Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, and Cognitive Computing and Internet of Things
A Methodology for Integrating Project Based Learning Outcomes and Attributes via Questionnaire
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Sara Babar, Muhammad Sajid, Yasar Ayaz, Umer Asgher,
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Changes in Prefrontal Cortex and Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Associated with Muscle Fatigue: An FNIRS Study
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Noriyuki Oka, Umer Asgher,
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Investigation of EEG Correlate in NIRS Signal for BCI
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Ahmed Husnain Johar, Talha Yousaf, Umer Asgher, Yasar Ayaz, Salman Nazir, Muhammad Jawad Khan, Lala Mustafa, Khurram Khalil,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2020)
Effect of Paired Stimuli on Joint Attention of Children with ASD
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Sara Ali, Yasar Ayaz, Muhammad Jawad Khan, Faisal Mehmood, Umer Asgher,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Multi-level Optimization of Reactive Power Compensation in Industrial Nets with Heuristic Modelling Techniques
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Yasar Ayaz, Muhammad Sajid, Sara Ali, Umer Asgher, Jose Arzola Ruiz, Khurram Khalil,
AHFE Virtual Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2020
Detection and Prevention of a Malicious Activity in Industrial Federated Cloud Computing Paradigm
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Naqash Gerard, Ahmed Husnain, Umer Asgher, Akash Gerard, Rabia Latif, Waseem Iqbal, Rabia Latif,
11th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Efficient Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) Based Algorithm for Electrocardiogram (ECG) Heartbeat Classification
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Khurram Khalid, Umer Asgher, Yasar Ayaz, Riaz Ahmad, Salman Nazir, Sara Babar, Sofia Scataglini, Noriyuki Oka ,
AHFE Virtual Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2020
Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of Downdraft Gasifiers Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Stochastic Programming Techniques
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Umer Asgher, Jose Arzola Ruiz, E. R. Gutiérrez-Gualotuña, Yasar Ayaz, Muhammad Sajid, Khurram Khalil, Sara Babar,
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Organizational Socialization: An Important Factor for Knowledge Creation in Knowledge Based Industrial Organizations and Enterprises
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Khurram Khalil, Umer Asgher, Mahmoona Khalil, Umer Asgher, Kausar Khawaja, Yasar Ayaz, Salman Nazi, Noriyuki Oka, Jose Arzola Ruiz, Muhammad Sajid,
Conferences on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2020
An Empirical Study on Organizational Socialization and its Relationship with Employees’ Age and the Knowledge Management
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Khurram Khalil, Umer Asgher, Mahmoona Khalil, Kausar Khawaja, Yasar Ayaz, Salman Nazir, Noriyuki Oka, Jose Arzola Ruiz,
Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2020)
Feature Based Comparative Analysis of Online Malware Scanners (OMS)
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Ahmed Husnain Johar, Akash Gerard, Nawal Athar, Umer Asgher,
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Detection of Subject Attention in an active environment through Facial Expressions using Deep Learning Techniques and Computer Vision
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Ahmed Husnain Johar, Imran Malik, Faisal Shafait, Naqash Gerard, Talha Yousuf, Umer Asgher, Adnan Ul Hasan,
11th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Cognitive Computing for Human-Machine Interaction: An IBM Watson Implementation
July 16, 2020 - July 20, 2020
Yasar Ayaz, Sara Ali, Muhammad Sajid, Khurram Khalil, Umer Asgher, Riaz Ahmad, Jose Arzola Ruiz, Noriyuki Oka,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Classification of Mental Workload (MWL) using Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)
January 29, 2020 - January 30, 2020
Umer Asgher, Khurram Khalil, Yasar Ayaz, Riaz Ahmad, Muhammad Jawad Khan,
IEEE International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies (iCoMET)
Novel metaheuristic approach: integration of variables method (IVM) and human-machine interaction for subjective evaluation
July 24, 2019 - July 28, 2019
Umer Asgher, Rolando Simeón, Riaz Ahmad, José Arzola-Ruiz,
International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2019 and the AHFE International Conference on Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2019
Modeling and Multi-objective Optimization of Insulating Lining Using Heuristic Technique “Exploration of Variable Codes (EVC)”
July 24, 2019 - July 28, 2019
Yasar Ayaz, Sara Ali, Umer Asgher, José Arzola-Ruiz, Riaz Ahmad, Osmel Martínez-Valdés,
International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Using Adaptive Integration of Variables Algorithm for Analysis and Optimization of 2D Irregular Nesting Problem
July 24, 2019 - July 29, 2019
José Arzola-Ruiz, Arlys Michel Lastre-Aleaga, Alexis Cordovés, Umer Asgher,
International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2019 and the AHFE International Conference on Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, 2019
Enhanced classification accuracy using deep learning for mental math: an fNIRS study
October 05, 2018 - October 08, 2018
Sara Ali, M. Jawad Khan, Yasar Ayaz, Faisal Mehmood, Noman Naseer, Umer Asgher, Muhammad Jahangeer Qureshi,
The Society for Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy FNIRS 2018
Cognitive assessment for autistic children using robotic therapy: an fNIRS study
October 05, 2018 - October 08, 2018
Sara Ali, Faisal Mehmood, Yasar Ayaz, Noman Naseer, Umer Asgher, Muhammad Jahangeer Qureshi, M. Jawad Khan,
The Society for Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy FNIRS 2018
Mathematical modeling and process optimization of the radial continuous casting of steel
August 27, 2018 - August 29, 2018
José Arzola Ruiz, Yusdel Díaz Hernández, Umer Asgher, Alberto Fiol Zulueta, Thomas Hanne,
6th International Symposium on Computational and Business Intelligence, ISCBI 2018
Novel multi-objective optimization algorithm incorporating decisions factors in design modeling of hydraulic nets
July 21, 2018 - July 25, 2018
Jesús Rafael Hechavarría Hernández, José Arzola Ruiz, Umer Asgher,
International Conference on Human Factors, Business Management and Society, 2018
Analyzing various functions of prefrontal cortex (PFC) in decision making via brain imaging techniques
July 17, 2017 - July 21, 2017
Umer Asgher, Riaz Ahmad, Yasar Ayaz, Noman Naseer, Liaqat Ali, José Arzola Ruiz, Maureen Kole,
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Incorporating the cultural and decisions factors in multi-objective optimization of air conditioning conduit design process
July 17, 2017 - July 21, 2017
Alexis Cordovés-García, José Arzola-Ruiz, Umer Asgher,
International Conference on Cross-Cultural Decision Making
Historical Patterns in Ancient and Contemporary Migration Phenomena in the Mediterranean Area
July 26, 2015 - July 30, 2015
Umer Asgher, György Bánhegyi,
6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2015
Analysis and Modeling of Academia's Collaborative Decision Support System Based on Key Performance Indicators and Degree of Certainty
July 26, 2015 - July 30, 2015
Umer Asgher, Romero, Margarida,
6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2015
Optimization of a Screw Press using Linear Programming techniques
August 03, 2013 - August 04, 2013
Abbas Ihsan, Riaz Ahmad, Umer Asgher,
International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2013)
Mathematical Modelling of Manufacturing Process Plan, Optimization analysis with Stochastic and DSM modelling Techniques
August 03, 2013 - August 04, 2013
ume Asgher, Riaz Ahmad, Shahid Ikram Ullah Butt ,
International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2013)
A Survey of Recent Developments for JSSP and FJSSP Using ACO
August 03, 2013 - August 04, 2013
Nasir Mehmood, Umer Asgher, Riaz Ahmad,
International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2013)
Analysis of vendor's satisfaction level and generating an optimized vendor relationship model in public sector organizations of Pakistan
October 24, 2012 - October 26, 2012
Umer Asgher, Farooq Akbar, Riaz Ahmad, Aamer Ahmed Baqai, Muhammad Qasim Khan,
2012 World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science, WCECS 2012
Effects of project manager's competency on project success
June 02, 2010 - June 05, 2010
Nadeem Ehsan, K. Z. Waheed, Umer Asgher, Muhammad Tahir Nawaz, Ebtisam Mirza, S. Z. Sarwar,
5th IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, ICMIT2010
Asst Professor
College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CEME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
September 15, 2021 - February 23, 2022
Adjunct Professor
SMME NUST
December 04, 2020 - September 15, 2021
Manager Tech
National Logistics Cell (NLC) Ministry of Planning ,Development & Special Initiatives
February 17, 2018 - September 05, 2021
Temporary Visiting Faculty
SADA NUST
February 01, 2015 - February 02, 2016
Officer Tech Ops and Eng Mgmt
Min of Defence
October 07, 2004 - August 17, 2018