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NEWS / UPDATES
Date: 30th September 2024
I delivered an invited talk at the "2024 IEEE SPS Seasonal School on Signal and Image Processing Applications for UAVs (SIP4UAVs)" on 26th September 2024 at the University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Taxila.
Date: 21st August 2024
Our paper, titled "Using SegFormer for Effective Semantic Cell Segmentation for Fault Detection in Photovoltaic Arrays" (Z. Mahboob, M.A. Khan, E. Lodhi, T. Nawaz, U.S. Khan), has been accepted for publication in IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics.
Date: 30th July 2024
Our paper, titled "Improved Accuracy for Subject-Dependent and Subject-Independent Deep Learning-based SSVEP BCI Classification: A User-Friendly Approach" (A. Wahab, U.S. Khan, T. Nawaz, H. Akbar, S.T. Hussain, A. Khalid, A.R. Ansari, R. Nawaz), has been accepted for publication in IEEE Access.
Date: 20th June 2024
I was invited to attend the conference on the use of Generative AI in higher education on 12th June 2024 at the Staffordshire University (SU), Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
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Date: 30th April 2024
I feel delighted to have contributed to and been associated with the launch of this exciting international initiative by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and Staffordshire University (SU), which pertains to the establishment of the Creative AI Lab (CAIL) with nodes in two universities, thanks to the joint efforts of colleagues from both institutions. I am the founding Co-Director of CAIL. For more details about the launch, please see the formal announcements by NUST and Staffordshire.
Date: 20th March 2024
I was invited to attend the Headstart School Robotics Competition (HSRC) as Guest Speaker and Judge on 9th March 2024 at the Headstart School (Kuri Campus), Islamabad.
Date: 25th January 2024
Our paper, titled "Effective Image Processing-Based Technique for Frost Detection and Quantification in Domestic Refrigerators" (H. Rahman, H. Akbar, A.N. Malik, T. Nawaz, I. Lazoglu), has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Refrigeration.
Date: 7th January 2024
I have been invited for a panel discussion on "Diversity Driving Innovation: Entrepreneurship and Gender Realities" by the ASME CEME Student Section, which will be held on 9th January 2024 at the NUST College of E&ME, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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Date: 5th January 2024
Our paper, titled "Skeletal Keypoint-Based Transformer Model for Human Action Recognition in Aerial Videos" (S. Uddin, T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman, N. Rashid, M. Asaduzzaman, R. Nawaz), has been accepted for publication in IEEE Access.
Date: 2nd October 2023
I have been promoted to the position of Associate Professor at the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CEME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan.
Date: 22nd September 2023
I have been appointed as the Head of Department (Research) at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CEME) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan.
Date: 16th August 2023
Our paper, titled "Body-Pose-Guided Action Recognition with Convolutional Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) in Aerial Videos" (S.M. Saeed, H. Akbar, T. Nawaz, H. Elahi, U.S. Khan), has been accepted for publication in Applied Sciences.
Date: 10th July 2023
I am the head of the NERC Aero Competition 2023, which is a national-level UAV/Drone-based contest to be held at the NUST College of E&ME, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to enable you to demonstrate drone's 'Build and Fly' capabilities and skills.
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Date: 9th June 2023
From 5th June 2023 to 16th June 2023, I have been on a research visit, representing NUST, to the Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
Date: 25th April 2023
Our paper, titled "A W-shaped convolutional network for robust crop and weed classification in agriculture" (S.I. Moazzam, T. Nawaz, W.S. Qureshi, U.S. Khan, M.I. Tiwana), has been accepted for publication in Precision Agriculture.
Date: 31st March 2023
Our paper. titled "Deep learning based multiresponse optimization methodology for dual-axis MEMS accelerometer" (F.A. Mattoo, T. Nawaz, M.M. Saleem, U.S. Khan, A. Hamza), has been accepted for publication in Micromachines.
Date: 5th February 2023
Our paper, titled "IoT-based non-intrusive automated driver drowsiness monitoring framework for logistics and public transport applications to enhance road safety" (M.A. Khan, T. Nawaz, U.S. Khan, A. Hamza, N. Rashid), has been accepted for publication in IEEE Access.
Date: 21 December 2022
Our paper, titled "Deep learning-based feature fusion for action recognition using skeleton information" (Fahad A. Mattoo, U.S. Khan, T. Nawaz, N. Rashid), has been accepted for publication in International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) to be held in Peshawar, Pakistan in March 2023.
Date: 24th November 2022
Our paper, titled "Towards automated weed detection through two-stage semantic segmentation of tobacco and weed pixels in aerial imagery" (S.I. Moazzam, U.S. Khan, W.S. Qureshi, T. Nawaz, F. Kunwar), has been accepted for publication in Smart Agricultural Technology.
Date: 24th October 2022
Our paper, titled "Patch-wise weed coarse segmentation mask from aerial imagery of sesame crop" (S.I. Moazzam, U.S. Khan, W.S. Qureshi, M.I. Tiwana, N. Rashid, A. Hamza, F. Kunwar, T. Nawaz), has been accepted for publication in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.
Date: 4th July 2022
Get ready for this exciting event to demonstrate your 'Build and Fly' capabilities and skills by competing in NERC Aero 2022, which is a national-level UAV/Drone-based contest to be held in NUST College of E&ME, Rawalpindi, Pakistan!
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Date: 16th April 2022
Our paper, titled "Crop and weeds classification in aerial imagery of sesame crop fields using a patch-based deep learning model-ensembling method" (S.I. Moazzam, U.S. Khan, T. Nawaz, W.S. Qureshi), has been accepted for publication in IEEE International Conference on Digital Futures and Transformative Technologies (ICoDT2) to be held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan in May 2022.
Date: 21st February 2022
Our paper, titled "Using Deep Siamese Networks for trajectory analysis to extract motion patterns in videos" (J. Boyle, T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman), has been accepted for publication in Electronics Letters.
Date: 6th January 2022
I have been officially recognized as an "Approved PhD Supervisor" by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in the discipline of Engineering & Technology. Highly motivated individuals with a strong academic background aspiring to do a PhD may feel free to contact me for future positions in the areas of my research interest.
Date: 16th November 2021
I was invited as a guest and a jury member at the ROBO LEAGUE (robot) Competition, organized by the Future World School (Roots Millennium) Islamabad.
Date: 29th October 2021
I have been appointed as a Co-PI at the Robot Design and Development Lab (RDDL), National Centre of Robotics and Automation (NCRA), located at the NUST College of E&ME.
Date: 15th October 2021
I have joined the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan, on an Assistant Professor position.
Date: 14th February 2021
If you are looking for partial-funded or fully-funded scholarships, fellowships or grants available for international students for undergraduate, Masters or PhD studies at universities in the USA, then do watch this video as it is aimed exactly to help you. Specifically, this video discusses 8 main scholarships, offered by USA government or various other organizations/institutions, available for international students coming from numerous countries around the world for studying in a wide range of areas and disciplines in USA.
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Date: 5th November 2020
Check out this video in which I talk about some ways to manage stress during a PhD based on my personal experience. Please note however that if things are really getting out of control for you, then do seek specialist advice. Specifically, I discuss the following seven points that are aimed for PhD students in particular, but could also apply to a wider general audience of students doing graduate studies (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc).
1. Do regular exercise
2. Plan your PhD properly
3. Self counselling
4. Seek support from your supervisor
5. Seek support from university counsellors
6. Take a break, do things you love
7. Just give your best, don't worry about results
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Date: 4th October 2020
Please take a look at this video in which I talk about a wide range of top career opportunities for PhDs that are available within industry. Specifically, I discuss about the 5 main categories of industrial roles for STEM PhDs that are as follows:
1. Research roles
2. Mainstream roles
3. Intellectual property (IP) related roles
4. Marketing & sales roles
5. Learning & development roles
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Date: 21st September 2020
The role of an academic supervisor is inevitably very important in one's PhD research project. In this video I discuss the 6 key points that are important to consider when choosing your PhD supervisor. They are as follows:
1. Alignment between your PhD topic and research interests of the supervisor
2. Choice between an established academic and an early stage academic as the supervisor
3. Environment and culture in the supervisor's lab/group
4. Job prospects after leaving the supervisor's lab/group
5. Opportunities offered to flourish and be visible in research community
6. University where the supervisor works
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Date: 7th September 2020
Please have a look at this new Youtube video in which I highlight the four common mistakes that PhD students must avoid as they could really harm the prospects of successfully completing one's degree. These mistakes are as follows:
1. Not starting PhD 'strong' in the first year
2. Not being open to criticism from peers
3. Not regularly interacting with supervisor(s)
4. Not really owning one's PhD
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Date: 29th August 2020
This video is aimed at helping people who aspire to do a PhD degree by providing them with some tips based on my personal experience. Specifically, I emphasize the following three key points that I believe are very important for an aspirant to know and get right before the start:
- Ensure you have a strong motivation to do PhD
- Choice of an appropriate PhD topic
- Choice of an appropriate PhD supervisor
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Date: 28th August 2020
Please check out my Youtube Channel, where I share videos that I plan to make on wide-ranging topics. In the following video I explain my ‘Why I do’, ‘How I do’, and ‘What I do’, which form the basis of my presence on Youtube, as inspired by Simon Sinek’s ‘The Golden Circle’ concept.
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Date: 18th November 2019
I attended the "National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2019" on 15th November 2019 in London, which was organized by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - UK Research and Innovation.
Date: 17th June 2019
My paper titled, "Performance analysis and formative assessment of visual trackers using PETS critical infrastructure surveillance datasets" (L. Li, T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman), has been accepted for publication in Journal of Electronic Imaging.
Date: 19th August 2018
I have been awarded 'Outstanding Reviewer' recognition by the Elsevier Information Fusion Journal due to being within the top 10th percentile of reviewers for the Journal in the last two years.
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Date: 17th July 2018
I shall attend the BMVA Technical Meeting titled, "Robotics meets Semantics: Enabling Human-Level Understanding in Robots", on 18th July 2018 in London.
Date: 8th January 2018
I have started working as a Research Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, where my work focuses on investigating and developing multi-modal sensing technologies for autonomous vehicles.
Date: 16th August 2017
A new dataset, called TST-Priv, is now released and can be downloaded from here. TST-Priv is introduced in our publication here and contains synchronized visual and thermal sequences to facilitate the community in the evaluation of privacy protection techniques in particular and other tasks (e.g. object detection, tracking etc.) in general.
Date: 9th August 2017
My paper titled, "Effective evaluation of privacy protection techniques in visible and thermal imagery" (T. Nawaz, A. Berg, J. Ferryman, J. Ahlberg, M. Felsberg), has been accepted for publication in Journal of Electronic Imaging.
Date: 3rd April 2017
My paper titled, "A method for performance diagnosis and evaluation of video trackers" (T. Nawaz, A. Ellis, J. Ferryman), has been accepted for publication in Signal, Image and Video Processing (SIViP).
Date: 20th September 2016
Video Tracking and Behavior Annotation Tool (ViTBAT) is a new annotation tool that has been recently proposed in our publication here. Unlike the existing tools that generally allow an explicit annotation for individual targets only, ViTBAT enables an explicit annotation both for individual targets and groups of targets for the tracking and behavior recognition tasks together with effective visualization features. The software for ViTBAT can be downloaded here. Below is also given a video tutorial explaining its usage.
Date: 14th July 2016
My paper titled, "ViTBAT: Video Tracking and Behavior Annotation Tool" (T. Biresaw, T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman, A. Dell), has been accepted for publication in IEEE International Conference on Advanced Video- and Signal-based Surveillance (AVSS) to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA in August 2016.
Date: 18th June 2016
My paper titled, "User-centric, embedded vision-based human monitoring: A concept and a healthcare use case" (T. Nawaz, B. Rinner, J. Ferryman), has been accepted for publication in ACM International Conference on Distributed Smart Cameras (ICDSC) to be held in Paris, France in September 2016.
Date: 7th September 2015
On 3rd September 2015, I gave a talk at the Computer Vision Laboratory (CVL) in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Linköping University, Sweden.
Date: 7th September 2015
On 28th August 2015, I delivered the following short spotlight 'teaser' presentation for my paper titled, "An annotation-free method for evaluating privacy protection techniques in videos" (T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman), at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Video- and Signal-based Surveillance (AVSS) in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Date: 2nd August 2015
On 2nd September 2015, I shall give a talk at the 2015 Summer School on Intelligent Sensing for Interactive and Cognitive Environments (ICE) in Queen Mary University of London.
Date: 19th June 2015
My paper titled, "Discrete wavelet transform-based whole-spectral and subspectral analysis for improved brain tumor clustering using single voxel MR spectroscopy" (G. Yang, T. Nawaz, T. R. Barrick, F. A. Howe, G. Slabaugh), has been accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME).
Date: 3rd June 2015
My papers titled, "An annotation-free method for evaluating privacy protection techniques in videos" (T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman) and "Temporally stable feature clusters for maritime object tracking in visible and thermal imagery" (C. Osborne, T. Cane, T. Nawaz, J. Ferryman), have been accepted for publication in IEEE International Conference on Advanced Video- and Signal-based Surveillance (AVSS) to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany in August 2015.
Date: 2nd May 2015
I am the co-organizer of IEEE International Workshop on Performance Evaluation of Tracking and Surveillance (PETS) 2015. PETS workshops are very well-known and have been successfully taking place for more than a decade. This year's workshop invites submissions for PETS 2015 Challenge using the two provided datasets or general submissions using other existing datasets. For a detailed information, please visit the workshop's website.
Date: 12th December 2014
The video of the final public presentation of my PhD thesis is now available. The presentation provided an overview of the main contributions of my thesis titled, "Ground-truth-based trajectory evaluation in videos". Prof Andrea Cavallaro from the Queen Mary University of London, UK and Prof Bernhard Rinner from the Alpen-Adria University of Klagenfurt, Austria were my first supervisor and second supervisor, respectively.
Date: 14th November 2014
My paper titled, "Trajectory clustering for motion pattern extraction in aerial videos" (T. Nawaz, A. Cavallaro, B. Rinner), has been recognized as one of the "Top 10%" papers in IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) 2014. Additionally, the two newly-introduced aerial datasets (for Parking Lot and Traffic Junction scenes) used in this paper are made available online.
Date: 20th October 2014
I have joined the Computational Vision Group at the University of Reading, UK as a Post-doctoral Research Assistant. My work currently focuses on automated surveillance with visible and thermal imagery under the European Privacy Preserving Perimeter Protection Project (P5).
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