Attended Seminar on Islamic Banking organized by Hamdard University

22 December 2021 

A seminar on "Islamic Banking" is organized by Hamdard Institute of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences, Hamdard University, Main Campus, Karachi in collaboration with Pakistan's first and the largest bank, Meezan Bank. The resource person was Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Head-Product Development & Shariah Compliance at Meezan Bank Ltd.

PEC CPD Session Resource Person Dr Tariq Javid @ HU FEST Conference Room

10 December 2021

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Hamdard University, Main Campus, Karachi and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) jointly organized a CPD seminar on Friday 10 December 2021. 

​CPD Title: "Rubrics Design and Assessment of Psychomotor and Affective Domains"
​CPD Category/Type: C-Category Session (Seminar) 
Date: 10th December 2021(Friday)
Time: 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm 
Venue: FEST conference room
CPD Credit Points: 0.5

​Presenters: 

Dr. Tariq Javid (Chairman and Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hamdard University, Karachi)

Learning Outcomes:

  1.   What a rubric is

  2.   How to construct your own rubrics

  3.   How to use rubrics for grading

PEC CPD Session for HU BME Faculty Training @ CL-5

01 December 2021

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Hamdard University, Main Campus, Karachi, and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) jointly organized a CPD training session on Wednesday 01 December 2021. 

About CPD Session:

​CPD Category/Type: C-Category Session (Seminar) 
Date: 1st December 2021(Wednesday)
Time: 09:30 am to 12:30 pm 
Venue: Computing Lab-5
CPD Credit Points: 0.5

Presenters with CPD titles: 

1. Dr. Engr. Eraj Humayun Mirza (Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering, NED UET, KHI.) Title: "Outcome-Based Education: Open-Ended Labs"

2. Dr. Muhammad Abul Hasan (Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, NED UET KHI.) Title: "Outcome-Based Education: Importance of CQI with CEP for Students, Faculty Members, and University"

Learning Outcomes:

1. What is Outcome-Based Education (OBE)?

2. How to Develop a Complex Engineering Problem (CEP)?

3. CEP for course and lab

4. What is CQI

5. CQI for course and lab

6. OBE for Students, Faculty Members, and University, etc.

Speaker Session at Research Expo for Emerging Technologies

16 December 2021

Dr. Tariq Javid, Associate Professor & Chairman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Hamdard University, delivered a speech on Emerging Technologies in Cardiac Imaging-Genetics Research at Research Expo for Emerging Technologies, organized by the Department of Bioinformatics, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology on 16^th December 2021. The main topic of speech includes: “Imaging-genetics aims to dissect and characterize the complex interplay between imaging-derived phenotypes and environmental and genetic factors.” This brief keynote speech presents an overview of emerging technologies in cardiac imaging-genomics. AI methods, such as machine learning, are particularly suited to tackle the big data challenges. AI methods, such as deep learning, are typically appropriate to address the challenges faced by traditional statistical approaches that arise due to scalability and high dimensionality.

Ref. Book of Abstract p. 7. 

PhD Approved Supervisor Appointment for a Period of Three Years

20 October 2021 

Received the letter from HEC and verified the website:

Research: Abstract vs Introduction vs Conclusion

06 October 2021

ABSTRACT

The abstract is a very compact summary of the accomplished research work. 

INTRODUCTION

The introduction is a natural expansion of the abstract. 

CONCLUSION

The conclusion is a general summary of accomplished research work with possible future directions.

* Compiled during a discussion with Engr. Muhammad Faris. 

Poetry August 2021

16 August 2021

Semiconductor Diode Series Circuit Analysis in Analog Device's LTspice XVII SPICE Simulation Software

04 August 2021

Analog Device's LTspice XVII is, "a high performance SPICE simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for easing the simulation of analog circuits." Few years back, I use it to teach undergraduate engineering students to perform analysis and to design electronics circuits. The aim of this post is to encourage my students and future engineers to learn innovative ways to accomplish your work with high quality; yet, a simple open source software. Thanks to Analog Devices!

 

Assembly Language Programming -- Installation of NASM and SASM in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS VM

03 August 2021

The following commands are relevant on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS VM.

$ sudo apt-get update -y 

$ sudo apt-get install -y nasm

$ sudo apt-get install -y sasm

$ sudo apt-get install -y gcc-multilib

Once accomplished execute the Assalam-o-Alaikum! program. 

To show registers, need to insert breakpoints and debug!

Zero/Pre-Accreditation Visit for BS Food Science and Technology Program at HU KHI by NAEAC on 23 February 2021

The chairman NAEAC along with council secretary and subject expert visited Hamdard University, Madinat al-Hikmah for BS Food Science and Technology program. A great learning experience and good memory as always with other events that are linked to Hamdard University. 

The National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) team under the convener Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq A. Rajwana, Chairman NAEAC reaches Hamdard University (HU), Madinat al-Hikmah, Karachi Campus. The team members include Dr. Abdull Ghaffar, Secretary NAEAC, and subject expert Prof. Dr. Prof Dr Saghir A Sheikh. The team was welcomed by HU VC, Registrar, Dean FEST, and BME Chairman at Bait al-Hikmah. The introduction session was held at HU VC conference room. After that, the team visited Faculty of Engineering Sciences & Technology (FEST) building in the campus to complete activities related to zero/pre-accreditation visit. After completion of activities span the whole day, the team left for Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam.  

Few photographs are shared in this post for record purpose. 

Photo 1. HU VC conference room (Courtesy by Idara-e-Said).

Photo 2. Chairman BME presenting BS FST program.

Photo 3. The NAEAC visitation team.

Photo 4. Group photo, a good memory. 

Acknowledgments on PEC re-accreditation visit for BE BME program 3-4 June 2021

Assalam o Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Dear Colleagues,

Hope you are fine and best of health. 

I am thankful to all colleagues who were involved in making the PEC re-accreditation visit for BE Biomedical program a memorial event. It was a great experience and an excellent learning opportunity due to many obvious reasons. The sincere efforts by all members of the management, faculty, and staff are highly appreciated. The support from the administration was of high quality; everyone contributed with heart and soul, observed professional touch. On behalf of the BME department, I am thankful for the support from higher management, the VC sb, Registrar sb, Dean sb, HU admin; and FEST admin, HIET chairpersons, section heads, staff, laboratory staff, security, housekeeping, and everyone who involved directly or indirectly. A short, brief description of the event follows in the below paragraphs along with a kind appreciation for colleagues' participation.  

The PEC team reached the Hamdard University, Madinat al-Hikmah on Thursday 3rd June 2021, and received by the BME chairman and Dr. Faisal Khan. The introduction section was held at the FEST conference room by the Dean FEST, online from Islamabad. After the introduction of participants, the BME chairman presented the salient features of BE Biomedical program as per the PEC OBA manual standards. After the presentation and brief discussion on progress made by the department on earlier findings; the team visited the VC office. Both VC sb and Registrar sb welcomed the team. VC sb briefly presented the progress made by the University in recent times and a roadmap for the future. After the session, the PEC team visited the Bait al-Hikmah library. The chief librarian briefly explained the history of handwritten Quran scripts and surgical instruments designed by the great scholar of our times Hk. Mohammed Said Shaheed sb, the founder chancellor of Hamdard University, and also demonstrated how students access the newly developed library system. 

After that, the team interacted with students enrolled in the BE Biomedical program at the FEST building; followed by lunch, prayer, faculty interaction, and laboratories visit. The FEST admin team was very efficient during the whole day. Their service is highly appreciated. The BME team leads Engr. Faris (program coordinator), Engr. Danish (lab coordinator), and Ms. Sadia (PAC, documentation) worked hard with focus to gather the data required/asked by the PEC team at various stages of the visit. The BME team members Engr. Tayyab, Engr. Midhat, Engr. Hina, Engr. Tayyaba, and Engr. Rimsha was supported by the BME team leads to perform/complete various tough tasks during the visit day. I am thankful to Engr. Nadeem Saleem, Engr. Sadiq ur Rehman (FEST OBE coordinator), and Dr. Adnan (Associate Professor, HCMD) for their presence and much-needed guidance at various stages. 

Refreshments and lunch were arranged by the FEST admin and his team, notably Shakeel, Farooq, Farid, Alam, and other members of the FEST admin team. BME laboratories are represented by Mr. Farhan, Mr. Faizan, and Mr. Mehboob. Shared laboratories, thanks to respective Chairpersons and FEST laboratory heads, Mr. Mohsin, Mr. Shahab, Mr. Jahangir, and Mr. Masroor. The HCMD staff in human anatomy and physiology laboratories under the supervision of a medical doctor, thanks to Prof. Dr. Muhammad Furqan, Principal HCMD who always very kind to help BME, whenever required. Staff at Shifa-ul-Mulk hospital for medical imaging laboratory. FEST library is supported by the staff under FEST librarian Ms. Shazia who sent updated library information on time, very appreciated. The valuable input from the IRD staff Mr. Faraz, Mr. Noman, thanks to IRD head Dr. Abbas. The SRD officer Mr. Aziz provided valuable student data timely and whenever BME contacted him, much appreciated. Dean Office staff provided their services at various stages of the visit.    

The data collection was very challenging due to many reasons. In this context, on behalf of the department of biomedical engineering; I am thankful to DD Finance Mr. Syed Kamran, CoE Mr. Javaid Ahmed, DD HRM Ms. Urooj Khan, HU system department head Mr. Hayat and his team, notably Mr. Muzammil, Mr. Azim, and others. The support from SFC officer Mr. Abid Rafi (highly appreciated), SFC manager Mr. Faisal Haroon. The academic department officer Mr. Rehan, Deputy Registrar academics Mr. Adnan Khan, thanks sir for the phone call from your office at a very challenging stage of the data collection. Dean FEST provided useful data links and guided at various stages of the visit. BME PAC team supported the BME chairman to respond to the PEC team data request. I know, the information in my email message is not well-organized, please accept my apology, if you have read this communication till this point. There is more to read, please do so. Thanks 

There are many more names to mention here if I could correctly recall these. BME alumni Engr. Osama, x-faculty, sent us useful information from Canada. Engr. Ramsha, despite her busy schedule and traveling, responded to BME team queries, surprisingly helpful and feel good for the BME team. Members of the industry advisory committee, alumni, employer representatives; who were consented to interact with the PEC team either physically or online. HU transport department, who arranged transport from dental college to pick-and-drop and return for students and IAC committee members. BME students physically visited University and interacted with the PEC team members, despite multiple challenges. Thanks to Prof. Dr. Memon for his guidance and support. Engr. Azhar visited for MPS shared laboratory a day before the visit. Dr. Farah generously provided the support staff for the computing lab.

Presenting a token of appreciation as memory is a hallmark of any event and this PEC visit was not an exception. These gifts are not costly however these weigh high in developing strong future bindings and show commitment towards better outcomes. In this context, I am thankful to Mr. Zeeshan Haider who despite the current lockdown situation, visited the market and prepared excellent quality shields for the PEC team members. Furthermore, VC sb generously awarded Hamdard University's 100th-anniversary shield to the convener of the PEC team, a nice experience. The PEC team departed the Hamdard University around 6 PM. Again, this was a great experience and exceptional learning; due to many reasons including strict lockdown imposed in our province and travel restrictions.   

​In the end, I am thankful to everyone who was involved in the event.  

Thanks and Regards,

Sincerely, 

Dr. Tariq Javid

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Photographs

* Top photo is courtesy of Prof. Dr. Sohail Aftab Qureshi, x-Dean, UET, Lahore

Online Inauguration Ceremony BS Biotechnology Program

Sunday 17 January 2021 

The online inauguration ceremony of BS Biotechnology Fall 2020 intake was held. The program started at 11:30 am with the recitation from Holy Quran by Hafiz Abdul Moiz. Followed by welcome speech by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Anwaar Manzar (TI), Dean FEST who also presented an overview of Hamdard University and Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology. Followed by course plan overview by Engr. Midhat Aleem, Coordinator BS Biotechnology program. After students introduction, Dr. Tariq Javid, Chairman BME welcomed students and presented an overview of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, FEST, Hamdard University. The session ended after questions and answers. 

Discussion on HU Human Pulse Data Acquisition and Visualization Project

Friday 15 January 2021 

A meeting was held between Hamdard University (HU) and Hamdard Laboratories (HL) to discuss the next milestone in the Human Pulse Data Acquisition and Visualization project. The participants include : (1). Dr. Arshad Saleem, COO HL, (2). Prof. Dr. Muhammad Anwaar Manzar, Dean FEST, HU, (3). Hk. Abdul Bari, ORIC, HU, and (4). Dr. Tariq Javid, Chairman BME, HU. The discussion was concluded on the selection of PPG sensor towards a possible implementation at Hamdard matibs and clinics. 

18th IBCAST 2021 Research Paper Presentation by Mr. Muhammad Shehram

Wednesday 13 January 2021

Mr. Muhammad Shehram presented his research work at 18th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST), Jan 12-16, 2021. The conference was sponsored by IEEE. The venue was converted into a virtual conference due Covid-19. 

Faculty Visit to Government College of Technology Food Processing Laboratory

Thursday 14 January 2021

A visit of Govt. College of Technology was arranged by Mr. Syed Zeeshan Abdullah on Thursday 14 January 2021. Team (myself and Engr. Tayyab Ahmed Ansari) reached at the college around 10:30 am.  The college principal along with the head department of food preservation welcomed the Hamdard University team. After a short introduction a discussion was held on possibility of collaboration venues. Another discussion followed after the visit of Food Processing laboratory. The instrumentation kept was in good shape and ready for use by the students. The team left GCT around 11:45 am with thanks to GCT team. 

Cardiac Catheterization Simulator App Demo for Expand Coronary and Stent Operations

Saturday 02 January 2021

This is my 3rd blog post on cardiac catheterization simulator App. In this post, I demonstrate the app interface with a paused-enabled Arduino up/down counter. The demonstration video contains three sections: one on a 0-to-9 up/down counter program, another on a hardware paused-enabled version of up/down counter, and finally expand coronary and stent operations are demonstrated. 

Demonstration Video link at YouTube

Screenshot are pasted here for record purpose.

1. Catheter Simulator APP using tkinter and OpenCV

2. Catheter Simulator Application Interfaced with Arduino UNO through USB Serial Link