I am Dr. Raees Ahmed Siddiqui. I received my B.E. degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from the College of EME, Islamabad, Pakistan, in 1995 where I was awarded with Gold Medal for being Best Electronic Student along-with 4 x Gold Medals for first position in each year. I obtained my MS degree in System Engineering with IT applications from Cardiff University UK, in 2004 where I was awarded Best Overall Student Award. I completed my PhD in Systems Engineering from Cardiff University in 2008. My field of specialization is Embedded Systems and Digital Signal Processing for Intelligent Process Monitoring and Management. With over 28 years of experience in both academia and the tech industry, my primary research interests lie in e-Monitoring, cyber and communication security, Embedded Systems, DSP, Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Industrial Automation.
I am passionate about exploring how data-driven models can solve real-world problems, particularly in industry, healthcare and communication. My teaching philosophy centers around providing students with a strong theoretical foundation, while also equipping them with practical skills for the evolving tech landscape. I hold the position of Assistant Professor at the National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, Pakistan. I am also a lifetime member of the Pakistan Engineering Council and registered as Professional Engineer.
Academia:
- Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, Cardiff University, UK (2008)
- M.Sc. in Systems Engineering with Info Tech Applications, School of Engineering, Cardiff University, UK (2004)
Distinction & Best Overall Student Award
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, (1995)
Gold Medal for Best Electronics Student, Gold Medals in all four years
- . Certifications/Achievements:
- Gold Medal for Best Electronics Student in 2005 during BSc Electrical Engineering at NUST College of EME, Pakistan
- Academic Gold Medal for Final Year of BSc Electrical Engineering at College of EME.
- Academic Gold Medal for 3rd Year of BSc Electrical Engineering at College of EME.
- Academic Gold Medal for 2nd Year of BSc Electrical Engineering at College of EME.
- Academic Gold Medal for First Year of BSc Electrical Engineering at College of EME.
- TROSS (Teachers and Researchers Overseas Scholarship Scheme) Scholarship by Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), for MS leading to PhD Studies in UK
- Best Overall Student Award by Cardiff University, UK during for First Position in MSc System Engineering with IT Applications.
- NESCOM Scholarship to attend course on Embedded System Design using Xilinx FPGAs at SO Logic, Vienna Austria 12 -21 March 20012.
- Cardiff University, UK Scholarship to attend International Seminars
- Excellence Award of Outstanding Engineer of the Year by NESCOM in 2010.
- NESCOM Scholarship to attend course on Advanced Embedded System Design using Xilinx FPGAs at SO Logic, Vienna Austria 12 -21 March 20012.
- Commandants Medal of Excellence awarded by Commandant College of EME in 2018
- Subject Prize for 2nd Best in Mathematics
- Subject Prize for Best in Islamic Studies
- Sand-e-Imtiaz awarded by Ministry of Education for securing First Position in Middle Standard Examination in 1987
- Merit Scholarships in Primary, Middle and Secondary classes by Rawalpindi Board of Secondary Education.
- Excellence Award by President of Pakistan for outstanding contribution in National Ideas Bank III (2024)
- Sitara-e-Imtiaz Awarded (2024) by President of Pakistan
- Trainings
- Foundations of Virtual Instruction: Certificate by University of California USA
- Learning to Teach Online: Certificate by The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, Australia
- Digital Marketing & SEO: Certificate by NSDD NUTECH
- Freelancing: Certificate by Digiskills Pakistan
- Linux Administrator and Grid Computing Course: Certificate by National Center for Physics (NCP)
- Chip Designing using FPGAs: Certificate by Skills Development Council (SDC), Islamabad, Pakistan
- Embedded System Software Development: Certificate by SO Logic Austria
- Embedded System Development: Certificate by SO Logic Austria
- Advanced Embedded System Development Course: Certificate by SO Logic Austria
- Intro to Software Defines Radio using USRP and LabVIEW: Certificate by National Instruments (NI) USA
- LabVIEW Basics, Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning: Certificate by National Instruments (NI) USA
- LabVIEW Real-time and LabVIEW FPGA: Certificate by National Instruments (NI) USA
- Digital Marketing: Certificate by Digiskills Pakistan
- QMS Implementation (ISO-9001:2008)
- Advanced Regression Analysis: Certificate by NUST & George Mason University USA
- 3D Modeling and Simulation using Blender: NUST College of E&ME Rawalpindi
- Capacity Building Training for Technology Program Evaluators (TPEV): Certificate by National Technology Council(NTC) / Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Training on Solar Energy Technologies: Certificate by Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET)
- Postgraduate Skills Conference and Workshop: Certificate by Cardiff University, UK
- Started Out - Conference for New Postgraduate Research Students: Certificate by Cardiff University, UK
- Demonstrating / Lab based Teaching: Certificate by Cardiff University, UK
- Working Safely: Certificate by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, UK
- Introduction to Risk Assessment Course: Certificate by Cardiff University, UK
- Workshops/ Conferences/ Seminars attended:
- National Idea Bank (NIB-III): National level competition: ideas for Import reduction and export enhancement
- Performed as focal person of the National Host University and was awarded Excellence Award by President of Pakistan
- Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR 2023)
- Chaired a session and was judge for best paper award competition
- Represented NUTECH for research projects related to Disaster Risk Reduction.
- Workshop for Local Needs Gap Analysis & Framework of Re-modelled National Preparedness & Response Organized by NDMA and NUTECH
- Participated as panelist in panel discussions session.
- RCCI Artificial Intelligence Technology Conference & Expo
- Represented NUTECH Innovation Center at the expo.
- IBCAST 2022 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- IBCAST 2020 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- Published a research paper
- IBCAST 2018 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- Chaired a session in cyber security and information assurance track.
- IBCAST 2017 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- Chaired a session in cyber security and information assurance track.
- IBCAST 2016 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- Chaired a session in cyber security and information assurance track.
- IBCAST 2015 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- Presented a research paper
- IBCAST 2014 - International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technologies
- Presented a research paper
- Seminar and Workshop on Solar Energy Technologies
- Fifth Capacity Building Workshop for Technology Program Evaluators (TPEV)
by National Technology Council, HEC Pakistan
- International Faculty Development Workshop on Teaching, Learning, Research & Mentoring, NUTECH/ University of Utah, USA
- Seminar on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) BY ESSINT
- Seminar on Smart Electrical Grid Systems
- NCIA 2013 - National Conference on Information Assurance
- Represented the cyber security department of NESCOM
- Seminar & Workshop on Software Defined Radio with NI LabVIEW and NI USRP
- Conference on Research Innovations in Information Technology and Engineering
- Advanced Regression Analysis using SPSS Workshop by Prof James Witte, GMU, USA
- International conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (ICRAI)
- 6th International Conference On Business Management (ICoBM)
- Also Organized display of EME college projects at the conference.
I have taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Below are the courses I have been involved in teaching:
Theory Courses
- System on Chip Architecture
- Embedded System Security
- VLSI Design
- Linear Circuit Analysis
- Microprocessor Systems
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Digital Signal Processing
- Microprocessors and Interfacing
- Communication Systems
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Signals and Systems
- Circuit Analysis
- Digital Logic Design
- Computer Hardware and Repairing
- Technical Report Writing
Laboratory Courses
- Embedded System Security
- VLSI Design
- Linear Circuit Analysis
- Microprocessor Systems
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Digital Signal Processing
- Microprocessors and Interfacing
- Communication Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Signals and Systems
- Circuit Analysis
- Digital Logic Design
- Computer Hardware and Repairing
My research focuses on DSP, Embedded Systems, Communication Security, and Cyber Security. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with students and colleagues and am determined to continue my career path towards becoming a respected professor in the field of System Engineering. I have completed multiple projects and published over 20 research papers in international journals and conferences.
- Research Projects:
- Software-based IP Encryptor (Project Director / Team Lead)
- Was awarded with honorarium for this project in 2010, Commendation card and Outstanding Engineer Award (Medal)
- Bulk/Link Encryption Unit (BEU) (Project Director, Team Lead)
- Awarded with honorarium for this project in 2011.
- Hardware Based IP Encryptor (Project Director, Team Lead)
- The project is integrated with indigenously developed KMS system.
- IP-BEU (Bulk Encryption Unit at IP Layer) (Project Director, Team Lead)
- Awarded with honorarium for this project.
- Key Management System (KMS) for Communication Security Devices (Project Director, Team Lead)
- It is integrated in IP Encryptor.
- STM-1 Encryptor (Project Director, Team Lead)
- This device was developed as per the requirement of PASSCOM.
- E1 Encryptor (Project Director, Team Lead)
- BRI/ ISDN Encryptor (Project Director/ Team Lead)
- Reverse Engineering & Development of X-Ray Baggage Scanner (Project Director/ Team Lead)
- Was nominated for NESCOM Outstanding Performance Award (NOPA).
- Establishment of High-Performance Compute Cluster Lab (Project Director/ Team Lead)
- Attended training on Linux Administration and Grid Computing from NCP for undertaking this project.
- National Electronics Complex of Pakistan (NECOP)
- Performed instrumental role in Finalization of Common Design Centre (CDC) Subcontract. Was detailed for training on DSP to the officers selected for CDC
- • Evaluation of COMSEC Equipment as per mandate of NTISB (Team Member TEC)
- Conducted and completed test & evaluation of eqpt provided by NTISB
- BEU SSD-99000
- File Encryption System (FES)
- Crypto Machine for Radios (Crypto AG)
- After evaluation, NTISB issues certificate for induction of COMSEC Equipment in Pakistan
- Design & Fabrication of AVR for PSU of Radar (Team Lead)
- The team was awarded appreciation letter for doing excellent work.
- Sky Guard Radar Air Conditioning PCB Tester (Team Lead)
- The team was awarded appreciation letter for doing excellent work.
- Getter Activation Tool for Thermal Sight (Team Lead)
- The team was awarded appreciation letter for doing excellent work.
- Design & Development of HVPS for Radar (Team Lead)
- Floating Deck Card for ANTPQ/36 Radar.
- Design & Dev of 3phase 400Hz AVR for Radar
- Conversion of a 30KVA UPS into Solar Assisted Power Pack
- Mobile phone Detector for Security Applications
- Automation of Degreasing Machine A9-1-27
- Automation of High Pressure Pipe Testing Machine A7-4-15
- Distributed Net-Wind Metering and Weather Monitoring System (PI)
- Design & Dev of Torsion Bar Test Bench (Co-PI)
- Publications
- Awais Yasin, Rooh ul Amin, Haris Sheikh, Marium Jalal Chaudhry, Inayat Ullah Khan
Raees Ahmed Siddqui, “Quantum-Inspired Optimization based Convolutional Neural Network for Automated Defect Detection in Knitted Fabrics” in the proceedings of IEEE 2026 Global Conference on Wireless and Optical Technologies (GCWOT), 11-13 February 2026, at the Telecommunication Engineering School of the University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain 2026.
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- Raees Siddiqui, “Decentralized and Secure Cooperative Edge Node Grouping to Process IoT Applications in Heterogeneous Smart Cyber-Physical Systems” in the proceedings of 19th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2020.
- R.A. Siddiqui, R. I. Grosvenor, P. W. Prickett, “dsPIC-based Advanced Data Acquisition System for Monitoring, Control and Security Applications” in the proceedings of 12th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2015, 13-17 January 2015
- Fahan-Ul Arifeen, R.A. Siddiqui, S. Ashraf, S. Waheed, “Inter-Cloud Authentication through X.509 for Defense Organization” in the proceedings of 12th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2015, 13-17 January 2015
- Ali, R. A. Siddiqui, "FFT Based Acquisition of Multi-GNSS Signals” in the proceedings of 12th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2015, 13-17 January 2015
- R.A. Siddiqui, S. Ashraf, S. Waheed, F.A. Khan, “Interfacing of STM-1 stream with FPGAs” in the proceedings of 11th IEEE International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2014, 13-16 January 2014
- Paul W. Prickett, Raees A. Siddiqui, Roger I. Grosvenor, "The development of an end-milling process depth of cut monitoring system” in the proceedings of International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology UK/Germany, Vol 52, Issue 1, pp 89-100
- Raees A. Siddiqui, Roger I. Grosvenor, Paul W. Prickett, "Microcontroller-based Real-Time Frequency Analysis using Overlap FFT for e-Monitoring Applications” in the proceedings of International Journal of Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, USA
- Muhammad Latif, Asim D Bakhshi, Usman Ali, Raees A Siddiqui, “Empirical Mode Decomposition on T-wave Alternans Detection” in the proceedings of International Journal of Image and Graphics, UK 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2, pp 110- 115, DOI: 10.18178/joig.4.2.110-115
- S. Waheed, R.A. Siddiqui, S. Ashraf, "Design and Implementation of IPv4 Packet Filtering Database using FPGA” in the proceedings of 12th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2015, 13-17 January 2015
- S. Ashraf, R. A. Siddiqui, Adnan. A. Khan, "Interfacing and Processing of live E1 Stream using FPGA” in the proceedings of 12th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology IBCAST 2015, 13-17 January 2015
- Muhammad Latif, Asim D Bakhshi, Usman Ali, Raees A Siddiqui, “Effect of Empirical Mode Decomposition on T-wave Alternans Analysis” in the proceedings of MECBME 2016 - Middle East Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Beirut, Lebanon, 2016
- Paul W. Prickett, Raees A. Siddiqui, Roger I. Grosvenor, "Microcontroller-based end milling cutter monitoring and management system” in the proceedings of International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology UK/Germany, Vol 55, Issue 9, pp 855-867
- Book Chapter. Raees A. Siddiqui, Roger Grosvenor, and Paul Prickett, “An Overview of Microcontroller Based Approach to Intelligent Machine Tool Monitoring” in the proceeding of Lecture Notes in Computer Science/ USA, Vol 6277, Part II, pp 371- 380.
- Raees A. Siddiqui, W. Amer, Q. Ahsan, R.I Grosvenor, P.W Prickett, "Multi-band Infinite Impulse Response Filtering using Microcontrollers for e-Monitoring Applications” in the proceedings of International Journal of Microprocessors and Microsystems, Netherlands 2006, ISSN: 0141-9331
- R.A. Siddiqui, R.I. Grosvenor, P.W. Prickett, "An Embedded Microcontroller-based Milling Process Management System” in the proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN 2009) UK, IEEE, ISBN 9781424437603, pp 744-749, 24-26 Jun 2009
- R. A. Siddiqui, Roger Grosvenor, and Paul Prickett, " An Overview of Microcontroller-Based Approach to Intelligent Machine Tool Monitoring" in the proceeding of International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems (KES 2010), Cardiff University, UK, ISBN: 9783642153891, pp 371-380 810 September 2010
- R.A. Siddiqui, Q. Ahsan, W. Amer, M. Al-Yami, R.I. Grosvenor, P.W. Prickett, "Distributed Process Monitoring and Management” IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Intelligent Systems, ICEIS 2006/ Pakistan IEEE, pp 336-341, 22-23 April 2006 (Represented Cardiff University UK)
- R.A. Siddiqui, " dsPIC Microcontroller- based Signal Acquisition System", presented in the proceeding of Seminar on Research and Development in Electronics by National Institute of Electronics (NIE) in Oct 2009 Vol 31, Issue 6, pp 370– 380,
- R.A. Siddiqui, M. Al-Yami, R.I. Grosvenor, P.W. Prickett "On-line Measurement of Process Parameter for e-Monitoring Applications” in the proceedings of International Congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2008) Czech Republic, ISBN 2542276978802, pp 435-444, 10-13 June 2008
- M. Al- Yami, R.A. Siddiqui, R.I. Grosvenor, P.W. Prickett, "A Pressure-based Approach to the Monitoring of a Pneumatic Parallel Gripper” in the proceedings of International Congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2008) Czech Republic, ISBN 2542276978802, pp 33- 42, 10-13 June 2008
- R.A. Siddiqui, Q. Ahsan, R.I. Grosvenor, P.W. Prickett, "The role of Emerging Technologies in e-Monitoring” in the proceedings of International Congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2005) UK, ISBN 18731593, pp 263-271, 31 August – 2 September 2005
- Q. Ahsan, R.A. Siddiqui, R.I. Grosvenor and P.W. Prickett, “Adaptable e-Monitoring System for Multi-Loop Processes” in the proceedings of International Congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2005) UK, ISBN 18731593, pp 211-220, 31 August-2 September 05
