Faculty Profile

Dr. Engr. Mirza M. Farrukh Waheed Baig
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
Dr. Engr. Mirza Muhammad Farrukh Waheed Baig is an academic and researcher specializing in computational nanoelectronics, embedded systems, and data-driven analysis of electronic devices. With a strong academic foundation and diversified experience in teaching and applied electronics, he has developed expertise in nanoscale device characterization, computational modeling, and sensor system analysis.
Currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Usman Institute of Technology University, he is actively involved in teaching programming, AI, and computing-related courses. He emphasizes the integration of Python-based computational techniques into academic curricula and supervises undergraduate projects in areas such as embedded systems, data modeling, and applied computing.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Farrukh W. Baig served as Senior Lab Engineer in the Electronics Department at Usman Institute of Technology, where he was involved in designing and supervising laboratory experiments in electronics, microcontroller systems, and circuit analysis. His experience also includes teaching Power Electronics, industrial training in PLC programming and automation systems, and professional roles in electronic engineering and telecommunications.
His research contributions are centered on nanomaterials and humidity sensing technologies, with research interests including computational nanoelectronics, nanoscale device modeling, and the application of data-driven techniques in analyzing electronic systems. He continues to contribute to education, research, and academic development through a combination of academic rigor, practical implementation, and emerging technological trends.
- Ph.D. in Electronics — NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi (Specialization: Nano Graphite Material-Based Humidity Sensor)
- M.E. in Electronics — NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi (Specialization: Micro System Design)
- B.E. in Electronics — Bahria University, Karachi
- Lecturer, Computer Science — Usman Institute of Technology University (March 2023–Present)
- Senior Lab Engineer, Electronics — Usman Institute of Technology (September 2016–March 2023)
- Visiting Faculty, Power Electronics Lab — Usman Institute of Technology (March 2016–May 2016)
- Instructor, Industrial Automation Technician — Skill Tech International (October 2015–February 2016)
- Junior Electronic Engineer — Baqai Medical University Hospital (September 2012–September 2013)
- Trainee Engineer, Access Network (NGN, PTCL Project) — Huawei via LCC (May 2012–June 2012)
- Intern — Pakistan International Airlines (June 2009–August 2009)
- Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computing-related Courses
- Power Electronics
- Electronics
- Microcontroller Systems
- Circuit Analysis
- PLC Programming and Automation Systems
- Fabrication, Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Zinc Oxide Doped Nanographite Material as Humidity Sensor
- First author of research publication on ZnO-doped nanographite humidity sensors
- Multiple international certifications in nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and embedded systems
- Member of the Final Year Project Committee
- Member of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC)
