Experience

  1. Graduate Student Research Assistant

    University of Michigan, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    Conducting research in collaboration with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to develop novel, human-centered AI algorithms that advance environmental health monitoring. Focused on building accessible, interpretable AI systems that support human-AI collaboration and empower the public to live healthier lives in a healthier environment.

  2. Research Assistant

    American University of Sharjah, Department of English
    Conducted research grounded in Grice’s Analysis for project-based writing and integrated auto-ethnography methodologies into the research workflow. Worked closely with the Head of Department to support academic inquiry and curriculum development.

Education

  1. PhD. Computer Science (AI Lab)

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  2. BSc. Computer Engineering

    American University of Sharjah
    GPA: 3.85/4.0. Minored in Data Science. My thesis developed a lightweight, edge-deployable deep learning pipeline for real-time weed detection using UAV imagery, demonstrating that accurate precision-agriculture monitoring is possible with low-cost sensors and constrained computational resources.
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Extracurricular Activities

President, AIESEC in UAE (Sharjah Local Committee)
Feb 2022 – Mar 2023

  • Led partnerships, global collaborations, and strategic initiatives.
  • Represented Sharjah LC at national and global AIESEC platforms.

President, IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), American University of Sharjah
May 2021 – Sep 2022

  • Organized local and international events promoting engineering leadership.
  • Chapter recognized with multiple global IEEE-HKN awards under my leadership.

IEEE Region 8 Ambassador
Sep 2021 – Mar 2022

  • Selected for the Region 8 Entrepreneurship Initiative to promote innovation and student engagement.

Partnerships Advisor, Higher Education Climate Dialogues (HECD)
Feb 2023 – Mar 2023

  • Supported outreach and communication with dignitaries and climate-focused organizations.

Media Coordinator, IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBS), AUS
Apr 2020 – Dec 2021

  • Managed social media outreach and public communication for the student chapter.

Public Relations Coordinator, Effective Altruism AUS
Apr 2020 – Dec 2021

  • Led external communication, drafted documents, and facilitated collaborations.

Executive Secretary, IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS), AUS
Apr 2020 – Dec 2021

  • Coordinated event execution and maintained chapter documentation and schedules.

Conference Manager, AIESEC YouthSpeak Forum (YSF)
Dec 2022 – Mar 2023

  • Led the organizing committee for the region’s largest AIESEC youth conference.
  • Partnered with IBM, UN UAE, Dubai Business Events, SDG Youth Council, and Etihad Airways.

Partnership Manager & Business Development (AIESEC UAE)
May 2021 – June 2021

  • Facilitated partnerships for national conferences and gender equality initiatives.

Communications Team Member, AUS Model Congress
Sep 2019 – Dec 2019

  • Coordinated communication between event delegates and university management. # design:
Volunteer Experience

Planet Blue Ambassador at the University of Michigan

  • Trained to promote campus sustainability, lead service initiatives, and engage peers in environmental stewardship.

Food Heroes Campaign
Jan 2023 – April 2023

  • Organized 70 Food Heroes workshops supported by AIESEC and Electrolux Food Foundation in GEMS Cambridge International School, Sharjah educating over 1,900 students on SDG 12 and sustainable consumption..

Volunteer at the American University of Sharjah Community Farm
Oct 2022 – Nov 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Oct 2022 – Oct 2022

  • Organized a ‘Pink Party’ for the local community and raised funds to donate to a local Breast Cancer Research institute..

The Toy Stories Workshop
Mar 2022 – July 2022

  • Led and organized a series of workshops under the Toy Stories Workshop Series in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah Community Service Department and the Big Heart Foundation.
  • The first workshop saw 80+ student volunteers who handstitched soft toys for underprivileged children.
  • The second workshop was an introductory coding workshop for the children from Big Heart Foundation to introduce them to the concept of STEM.
Skills & Hobbies
Technical Skills
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Machine learning and deep learning model development

NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn

Scientific computing, data analysis, and ML pipelines

QGIS & ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial analysis, GIS workflows, and environmental data processing

Linux, HPC, SLURM

High-performance computing, cluster jobs, and scientific workflows

Git, Docker, Jupyter

Version control, containerization, and interactive computing

Soft Skills
Communication

Experience presenting research and leading workshops

Leadership

Led student organizations and interdisciplinary teams

Teamwork

Collaborated across engineering, environmental science, and policy domains

Problem Solving

Strong analytical reasoning in technical and community-facing projects

Awards
Rackham Merit Fellowship
University of Michigan ∙ July 2024
Competitive fellowship providing tuition, stipend, and health insurance for incoming international graduate students with exceptional academic qualifications and research potential.
Best Paper Award
ICLR ML4RS ∙ April 2026
Best Paper Award for FOCUS: a framework for environmental risk mapping from sparse, noisy data.
Graham Sustainability Institute Catalyst Award
University of Michigan ∙ December 2024
Competitive grant award to launch interdisciplinary research tackling sustainability challenges.
Outstanding College of Engineering (CEN) Student Community Service Award
American University of Sharjah ∙ January 2023
Recognized for exceptional contribution to community service within the College of Engineering.
UAE Golden Visa — Distinguished Student Category
Government of the United Arab Emirates ∙ January 2023
Awarded long-term residency for outstanding academic achievement and national contribution.
First Prize (Gold Champion) — ITU GeoAI Cropland Mapping Challenge
ITU GeoAI, AI for Good Programme ∙ January 2022
Won first place in an international AI-driven geospatial competition focused on developing accurate cropland mapping models using satellite imagery.
Runner-Up — GITEX Youth X Unipreneur Tech4Sustainability Hackathon
Dubai Youth Council, Sustex, Buro Luxe, Vault Hill ∙ January 2022
Recognized for developing a satellite-imagery-based deep learning solution to identify regions with green energy potential.
IEEE Region 8 Student Branch Chapter of the Year
IEEE Region 8 ∙ October 2022
Awarded to the IEEE-HKN Chapter under my leadership for excellence in operations, outreach, collaboration, and student impact.
IEEE-HKN Key Chapter Award
IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) ∙ October 2022
Recognition granted to chapters that demonstrate exemplary performance and global engagement.
IEEE-HKN Outstanding Chapter Award
IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) ∙ December 2022
Honors outstanding achievements in chapter management, student leadership, and international impact.
Dean’s List
American University of Sharjah ∙ Present
Achieved Dean’s List recognition for multiple semesters during undergraduate study (Fall 2019 – Spring 2023).
Chancellor’s List
American University of Sharjah ∙ Present
Earned Chancellor’s List honors for outstanding academic performance across multiple semesters (Fall 2020 – Spring 2023).
CSE Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award
American University of Sharjah ∙ April 2021
Awarded to the undergraduate with the highest CGPA in the Computer Science and Engineering department.
Middle East Top Achiever’s Scholarship Award
The Young Vision Magazine ∙ May 2019
Scholarship recognizing top-performing high school students across the Middle East region.
India Middle East Education Awards — Exceptional Achiever
India Middle East Education Awards ∙ May 2019
Honored for exceptional academic performance and contributions to student leadership and community initiatives.
Languages
100%
English
50%
Hindi
50%
Arabic