Experiences

Memorial University, St. Johns, Canada | Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

Sep, 2023 - Present

  • Nonlinear model predictive control design of a quadrotor
  • Optimal waypoint navigation for a drone
  • Hardware in loop simulation setup for DJI M300 drone using ROS
  • Teaching assistant for Mechatronics and Control Systems

Turkish Aerospace, Islamabad, Pakistan | Control Design Engineer

April, 2023 - Sep, 2023

  • Programmatic trimming and linearization of nonlinear models
  • Development of longitudinal and lateral flight control design for a fighter jet
  • Autonomous landing system design and safe-landing region prediction
  • Software and hardware in loop testing

Advanced Rocket Technologies, London, UK | GNC Engineer (Part Time)

Jan, 2023 - Sep, 2023

  • Development of nonlinear 6 DOF flight simulator and control design for a sounding rocket

National Engineering & Scientific Commission | Assistant Manager

Aug, 2021 - April, 2023

  • Development of 6 DOF nonlinear flight simulators for different aerospace systems
  • Design and development of flight control system for aerial vehicles
  • Software in loop testing of controllers in embedded C++ code
  • System identification of actuators and dynamical models of aerospace systems
  • Technical report writing and documentation of these projects, and testing procedures

AZoNetwork | Technical Writer

Jan, 2022 - Oct, 2022

  • Writing technical articles on robotics, AI, sensors, and nanotechnology
  • Conducting observational studies to improve understanding and content
  • Creating customized marketing-aligned content based on client needs

National Engineering & Scientific Commission | Intern

July, 2020 - Aug, 2020

  • Mathematical modeling and development of 6 DOF simulation for a quadrotor
  • Implemented various control strategies including loop shaping, PID, LQI, and H-infinity on a quadrotor
  • Implementation and flight testing for different control strategies on APM 2.8 autopilot
  • Calibration, pre and post flight testing of APM 2.8 based quadrotor