I am Umer Kamran, a Senior Lab Engineer in the Department of Computer Engineering. I am dedicated to providing students with a solid theoretical foundation complemented by equipping them with the confidence, practical skills, and innovative mindset needed to thrive in the technological landscape.
Senior Lab Engineer | Nutech University | Islamabad | (Aug, 2025–Present)
- Teach undergraduate courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Structures.
Business Development Manager | TeReSol Pvt Ltd. | Islamabad | (Feb, 2023–Dec, 2023)
- Handled Sales, Customer Relations and Products to maximize productivity.
Teaching Assistant | F.A.S.T National University | Islamabad | (Sep, 2021–Feb, 2022)
- Taught introductory programming courses, including C++ and AI and Testing/Grading for undergraduate students and Graduate Students.
- Developed new course materials and assignments to better integrate industry-relevant technologies into the curriculum.
I have taught a variety of undergraduate courses in the Computer Engineering. Below are some of the courses I have been involved in teaching:
- Object Oriented Programming (CS101)
- Database Management and Systems Lab (CS202)
My research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Evolutionary Computing, with particular emphasis on developing intelligent agents that approach human-level performance. I explore how to improve or create AI capable of thriving in dynamic, interactive environments. While I value their potential in real-world applications, I also investigate their role as a form of entertainment, aiming to create engaging experiences.
Ongoing Research Projects
- Creating Dynamic Adversaries for Fighting Games using Deep Reinforcement learning
