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Faculty Profile

Engr. Dr. Rana Javed Masood

Associate Professor
Engineering & Technology

Dr. Rana Javed Masood is an experienced academic, researcher, and industry professional with over 17 years of expertise in electrical, electronics, and control engineering. At UIT University, Karachi, he serves as Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Engineering Technology Department, contributing to academic leadership, curriculum development, and the effective implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) practices.

His expertise includes industrial automation, control systems, model-free adaptive control, and intelligent system design. He is proficient in PLC programming (Siemens and Allen Bradley), embedded systems, microcontrollers, and simulation tools, including MATLAB/Simulink, Proteus, LabVIEW, Multisim, PSpice, and SCADA-based simulation environments. His teaching approach emphasizes applied learning, modern laboratory development, and alignment of academic outcomes with industry requirements.

He also brings valuable industry experience as an R&D Engineer in China and Pakistan, where he worked on advanced systems, including flight motion simulators and industrial automation solutions.

In addition to his academic and research roles, he actively contributes to academic quality assurance, professional development initiatives, and activities aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He has also contributed to international academic collaboration through the Erasmus+ mobility program, participating in faculty and student exchange, joint academic activities, and collaborative initiatives with partner universities, supporting the integration of global best practices into engineering education.

  1. PhD (Control Theory and Engineering) — Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
  2. M.E. (Industrial Control & Automation) — Gold Medalist, Usman Institute of Technology (Affiliated with Hamdard University), Karachi
  3. B.S. (Electronics Engineering) — Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
  1. Associate Professor & Coordinator, Engineering Technology — UIT University, Karachi (Sep 2024 – Present)
  2. Assistant Professor — UIT University, Karachi (Dec 2021 – Sep 2024)
  3. Assistant Professor — Usman Institute of Technology (Affiliated with NED University) (Jul 2018 – Nov 2021)
  4. R&D Research Engineer — Nanjing Strong Flight Co. Ltd., China (Sep 2013 – May 2016)
  5. Lecturer — Usman Institute of Technology (Affiliated with Hamdard University), Karachi (Aug 2010 – Jul 2018)
  6. Lab Engineer — NFC Institute of Engineering & Technological Training, Multan (Oct 2007 – Apr 2009)
  7. R&D Engineer — Smart Automated Solution, Karachi (Jul 2006 – Dec 2006)
  1. Comprehensive Review of UAV Detection, Security, and Communication Advancements to Prevent Threats
  2. Formation control of quad-rotor UAV via PIO
  3. Collective Motion and Self-Organization of a Swarm of UAVs: A Cluster-Based Architecture
  4. Artificial Intelligence based rule base fire engine testing model for congestion handling in opportunistic networks
  5. Model-free-adaptive-based data-driven method for three-axis Gimbal control
  6. Adaptive Hybrid Control Scheme for Controlling the Position of Coaxial Tri-Rotor UAS
  7. Fabric weave pattern and yarn color recognition and classification using a deep ELM network
  8. DDC Control Techniques for Three-Phase BLDC Motor Position Control
  9. Motion Simulation Table Control Using Improved ZPETC Approach
  10. MFAC based SMC Combine Algorithm for the Stability of PMDC
  11. Adaptive VRFT based on MFAC for the speed control of PMDC motor
  12. Bio-inspired approach to invariant recognition and classification of fabric weave patterns and yarn color
  13. Modeling & Controlling the Dynamics of Tri-rotor UAV Using Robust RST Controller with MRAC Adaptive Algorithm
  14. Implementation and Testing of Autonomous Quad-Rotor Aerial Vehicle by Using Ardu-Pilot
  15. Interior Point Algorithm for Multi-UAVs Formation Autonomous Reconfiguration
  16. Stability, Trajectory Following and Formation Control of Wheel Mobile Robot
  17. Coordination Control of Wheeled Mobile Robot Using MPC
  18. Strong adaptive attitude tracking controller design with dual-model structure for unmanned helicopter
  1. Gold Medal — Academic Excellence, M.E. (Industrial Control & Automation)
  2. Most Innovative Design Award — International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC), Beijing, China
  3. Erasmus+ Mobility Program — International Faculty & Student Exchange, Joint Academic Collaboration