Research Showcase

Exploring the intersection of AI, navigation, and hardware optimization

Technical Expertise

Programming & Engineering
Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) 95%
FPGA Design (Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM) 90%
Embedded Systems (C/C++, RTOS) 85%
PCB Design & Signal Integrity Analysis 80%
Research & Specialization
Deep Learning & Neural Networks 95%
Inertial Navigation & Localization 90%
Hardware-Aware Model Optimization 85%
Federated Learning & Privacy-Preserving AI 80%

Research Focus Areas

Neural Inertial Navigation

Developing deep learning methods for robust inertial navigation across diverse environments using domain adaptation techniques.

Hardware-Aware AI

Creating efficient deep learning models for resource-constrained devices through quantization, architecture search, and knowledge distillation.

Privacy-Preserving AI

Exploring differential privacy and federated learning approaches to protect user data while enabling collaborative model training.

Featured Publications

DeepILS: Towards Accurate Domain Invariant AIoT-enabled Inertial Localization System

Omer Tariq, B. Dastagir, M. Bilal, D. Han

A domain-invariant inertial localization system that maintains accuracy across diverse environments without environment-specific training.

IEEE Internet of Things Journal 2025

Meta-Swin: Lightweight Image Super-Resolution Swin Transformer for Metaverse Applications

Omer Tariq, Dastagir M.B.A., M. Bilal, D. Han

A lightweight Swin Transformer for image super-resolution designed specifically for metaverse applications with constrained computing resources.

iMETA Conference 2024

Professional Journey

Machine Learning Engineer

Monitra, UK (Mar 2025 - Present)

Developing ML pipelines for fault detection in PRPD images with Azure integration

Teaching Assistant

ISI Lab @ KAIST (Mar 2025 - Present)

Assisting graduate students in Special Topics in Computer Science (CS492)

PhD Intern

DAIM Lab @ KAIST (Nov 2023 - Mar 2024)

Developed industrial autonomous mobile robot with SLAM-based navigation

PhD Candidate

KAIST, South Korea (Nov 2021 - Present)

Researching inertial localization, sensor fusion, and privacy-preserving navigation

Senior Manager

NECOP, Pakistan (Apr 2019 - Sep 2022)

Led SoC/RTL verification and digital IC design optimization

Assistant Manager

SUPARCO, Pakistan (Oct 2014 - Apr 2019)

Designed satellite payloads and high-speed PCBs for space applications

Professional Certifications

Op-Amp Layout Design (180nm BCD)

LUMS, Pakistan

2021
Machine Learning

Stanford University (Coursera)

2020
SoC Verification

Udemy

2021
Digital Signal Processing

EPFL (Coursera)

2013
Advanced Computer Networks

University of Washington (Coursera)

2013
Control of Mobile Robots

Georgia Tech (Coursera)

2013