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ICEEET 2026
Track Chairs & Co-Chairs
| Chair, Technical Program Committee & Renewable Energy Technologies |
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Aman | Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Aman is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, where he has been serving since 2007. He received his B.Engg. (2006) and completed his Ph.D. in 2014 from the University of Malaya under the Bright Spark Scholarship Programme. He established the Centre for Advanced Studies in enewable Energy (ASURE Centre), NED University of Engineering & Technology. It is a specialized hub dedicated to research, testing, training, and consultancy in renewable energy and power systems. Dr. Aman has published over 30 research articles in reputed international journals and conferences. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Professional Engineer (PE) registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). |
| IEEE Sri Lanka Section Representee |
Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara | Prof. A.G. Buddhika P. Jayasekara is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering who obtained the B.Sc. Engineering and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from university of Moratuwa respectively in 2004 and 2006. He received the Japanese government Monbukagakusho scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan. Prof. Jayasekara completed his doctoral degree in robotics and intelligent systems in Saga University, Japan. He joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa after completing his doctoral studies in 2010. His main research interests are artificial intelligence techniques, humanrobot interaction, human-friendly robotics, machine learning and intelligent systems. He is a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and associate member of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL). |
| IEEE Sri Lanka Section Representee |
Prof. Ruwan Gopura | Ruwan Chandra Gopura is a professor attached to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and a former Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa (March 2017 – January 2020). He was the Founding Head, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa (February 2021 – January 2024). He is the former Director/Research of University of Moratuwa (February 2021 – January 2024). Prof. Gopura is currently the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies at the same university.|LS|1|RS| He was the chairperson of IEEE Sri Lanka Section in 2020. He was the chair of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Sri Lanka Section Chapter from February 2017 to February 2020. He was the secretary of the same Chapter from 2013 to 2017. Gopura was the secretary of IEEE Sri Lanka Section in 2015. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society.Ruwan Chandra Gopura is a professor attached to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and a former Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa (March 2017 – January 2020). He was the Founding Head, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa (February 2021 – January 2024). He is the former Director/Research of University of Moratuwa (February 2021 – January 2024). Prof. Gopura is currently the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies at the same university.|LS|1|RS| He was the chairperson of IEEE Sri Lanka Section in 2020. He was the chair of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Sri Lanka Section Chapter from February 2017 to February 2020. He was the secretary of the same Chapter from 2013 to 2017. Gopura was the secretary of IEEE Sri Lanka Section in 2015. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. |
| Co-Chair, Renewable Energy Technologies Track |
Dr. Sudheera Navaratne Role | Dr. Sudheera Navaratne received his B.Sc. in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, in 2007. He later moved to the United States to pursue postgraduate studies, focusing on Smart Grids and related areas. Dr. Navaratne completed his M.Sc. at Purdue University in 2012, specializing in Advanced Metering Infrastructure and its security. He earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in 2016. His research interests include Smart Grids, Microgrids, Distributed Energy Resources, and the application of Artificial Intelligence and Multi-Agent Systems in Smart Grid and Microgrid environments. Dr. Sudheera Navaratne was an active member of IEEE and held the bellow positions in various IEEE societies in Sri Lanka. Treasurer – IEEE Sri Lanka Section (2021) Chair - IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) – Sri Lanka Chapter (2021 & 2022) Track & Member Biography Treasurer – IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) – Sri Lanka Chapter (2018-2020) Chair - IEEE Central Region Subsection (2019-2020) Secretary – IEEE Central Region Subsection (2018) |
| Co-Chair, Renewable Energy Technologies Track |
Dr Muhammad Faisal Khan | Dr. Muhammad Faisal Khan is the Director of the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Karachi. He holds a Ph.D. and an MS in Electronic Engineering from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI), alongside a BE in Electrical Engineering from NED University. His technical expertise includes Power and Microwave Engineering complemented by extensive experience in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and research management. Before joining DUET, he served for nearly a decade at Hamdard University as an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering. He was recently elected as the Secretary for the 2026–27 term, where he leads membership development sessions and professional networking initiatives. |
| Chair Control & Robotics Engineering Track |
Prof. Dr. Riaz Uddin | Dr. Riaz Uddin is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea, in 2016. He has extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, and has successfully secured and managed multiple funded research grants supporting research activities, student training, and laboratory development. Dr. Riaz Uddin is a Senior Member of IEEE and has extensively taught courses and supervised research related to control engineering, making significant contributions to engineering education and research at NED University. |
| Co- Chair Control & Robotics Engineering Track |
Prof. Dr. Lihong Zheng | Dr Lihong Zheng is a full professor with the School of Computing, Maths and Engineering, Charles Sturt University (CSU). She is a Senior Member of IEEE. She has broad expertise spanning from Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing, and data analytics, to Robotics, Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge computing. She was a national winner of the Academia Award as part of the Women in IT Awards, Cisco in 2019, She also received Research Excellence Awards in 2021, 22, 23 and 24. She has contributed to an increased public awareness of STEM skills through promoting, organising and mentoring a variety of national and international events and competitions. Prof. Lihong Zheng is actively serving the various IEEE committees by organising international conferences and serving as an invited advisory committee member and session chair, the editorial advisory board of journals, and frequently reviewing papers for international journals and conferences. |
| Co- Chair Control & Robotics Engineering Track |
Dr. Nalin Harishchandra | Dr. Nalin Harischandra holds a B.Sc. Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (first-class honors) from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Computational Biology and Neuro-computing) from KTH, Sweden. He is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Peradeniya. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and worked on EUfunded projects EMICAB and LAMPETRA. His research interests include bio-robotics, neuro-mechanical simulations, sensory-motor integration, and machine learning. He has co-authored numerous peerreviewed papers |
| Co- Chair Control & Robotics Engineering Track |
Dr. Zainah Md. Zain | Dr. Zainah Md. Zain is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Pahang, with over two decades of extensive academic and research experience in electrical and electronic engineering. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechatronics Systems), she is a recognized expert in nonlinear control, underactuated systems, and underwater robotics. Dr. Zainah actively contributes to the academic community as an editor and reviewer for numerous journals, in addition to her active involvement in professional bodies, including the IEEE. |
| Chair Software Engineering Track |
Prof. Dr. Shehnila Zardari | Dr. Shehnila Zardari is the Chairperson of the Department of Software Engineering at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, UK, and is an IEEE Senior Member, with research expertise spanning software engineering, requirements engineering, cloud computing, and risk-driven software systems. She brings over a decade of experience in academic leadership, teaching, and high-impact research. |
| Co-Chair Software Engineering Track |
Dr. Mirza Muhammad Ali Baig | Dr. Mirza Muhammad Ali Baig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NED University of Engineering and Technology, with over 15 years of academic and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on automatic speech segmentation, complemented by advanced training in machine learning, including coursework from Stanford University. Dr. Baig’s research lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering, with key contributions in speech signal processing, machine learning, and intelligent systems. His work includes AI-driven phonetic recognition, unsupervised speech segmentation, and signal-based modeling, demonstrating strong applications of AI in real-world communication systems. He has authored multiple research publications in internationally recognized journals and conferences, particularly in areas such as AI-based speech analysis, signal processing, and optimization techniques. His broader research interests span artificial intelligence, control systems, and data-driven engineering solutions, aligning closely with modern software engineering challenges. Dr. Baig has also played an active role in academic leadership and community engagement, serving as Program Secretary for international conferences and contributing to the advancement of AI-oriented research and education in Pakistan. |
| Co-Chair Software Engineering Track |
Dr. Dure Jabeen | Dr. Dur-e-Jabeen is an Associate Professor in the Engineering department at Iqra University with a PhD in Electronics Engineering. She specializes in computer vision, data analysis, signal processing, and outcome-based education. She is also recognized for conducting workshops on research publication skills and AI/machine learning. |
| Power Systems and Instrumentation Track Chair |
Dr. Raja Masood Larik | Engr. Dr. Raja Masood Larik received his Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering (Electrical) from NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi, Sindh-Pakistan and PhD (Electrical Power Systems) from University Technology Malaysia (UTM) in the year 1998, 2006 and 2019 respectively. He is currently working as Associate Professor Department of Electrical Engineering NED University of Engineering and Technology Sindh, Pakistan. He is Senior Member IEEE (USA), IEEE (Power and Energy Society) and IEEE (Industrial Electronics Society) IEEE (Power Electronics Society) He is a professional engineer and life member of the Pakistan Engineering Council. He is a Fellow IEP F-2024/KAR-170. He is the Academia Coordinator for the IEEE (PES) Society. He is Member Standard Development Working Group of member Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) |
| Power Systems and Instrumentation Track Co-Chair |
Dr. Nuwan Herath | Nuwan Herath received his BSc.Eng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with first-class honors from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2016. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada, in 2019 and 2022 respectively. During his doctoral studies, he has contributed to the CIGRE B4.84 working group and volunteered to review numerous journal and conference articles. Before joining the University of Peradeniya, he held a power systems engineer role at Transpower New Zealand (System Operator). He was an active team member of the Future Security and Resiliency (FSR) project headed by the Electricity Authority of New Zealand and Transpower NZ. Dr. Nuwan Herath's research interests include electro-magnetic transient (EMT) simulation, power electronics, and power system studies. |
| Power Systems and Instrumentation Track Co-Chair |
Dr. Mazaher Karimi Karimi | Dr. Mazaher Karimi is an Associate Professor of Electrical Power Engineering at the University of Vaasa, Finland, and a Senior Member of IEEE. His research focuses on smart grids, distributed generation, power system stability, and wide-area monitoring, protection, and control of modern power systems with high penetration of renewable energy. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Power Systems from the University of Malaya in 2013 and has held academic and research positions at leading institutions including the University of Manchester, Gonbad Kavous University, and Swinburne University of Technology. His work contributes to advancing green electrification, resilient energy systems, and frequency control in low-inertia power networks |
| Power Systems and Instrumentation Track Co-Chair |
Dr. M. Ibrar Ul Haq | Dr. M. Ibrar-ul-Haque is a Professor and Chairperson of the Electrical Engineering Department at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET). With over 30 years of experience, he is a Life Time Professional Engineer (Pakistan Engineering Council) and serves as the Faculty Advisor for the IEEE Power & Energy Society student chapter. His expertise spans Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Machine Learning, and sustainable energy with recent research focusing on drone video decoding and sustainable energy frameworks. A dedicated academic, he has been recognized with multiple honors for his leadership and contributions to engineering education in Pakistan. |
| Emerging Quantum Technologies Track Chair |
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mubashir Khan | Dr. Muhammad Mubashir Khan is the Chairman of the Department of Computer Science & IT at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, and serves as the Director of the Center for Quantum Technologies. He is a PhD supervisor approved by HEC, with international research experience in quantum information and quantum computing, and has made significant contributions to cybersecurity, blockchain, and quantum key distribution research. |
| Emerging Quantum Technologies Track Co-Chair |
Dr. Tahir Malik | Dr. Tahir Malik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Telecommunications Engineering at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. He completed his PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (2016) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and is an HEC-approved supervisor with active research contributions in quantum key distribution, optical, and wireless communications. He is a research member of the Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT), NED, has secured national research funding, and is a member of IEEE and PEC. |
| Telecommunication Technologies Track Chair |
Prof. Dr. M. Imran Asalam | Dr. Muhammad Imran Aslam is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Telecommunications Engineering at NED University of Engineering and Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2012, following his M.Eng. and B.E. degrees in Electrical Engineering from NED University. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Aslam has made significant contributions to the fields of wireless communication, free-space optics, and metamaterials, particularly negative index materials and metaspacers. He has authored and coauthored numerous research publications in reputable international journals and conferences, and has been invited as a keynote speaker at various academic forums. Dr. Aslam is an approved PhD supervisor in Pakistan and actively contributes to academic research and postgraduate training. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the NED University Journal of Research and a professional member of leading engineering bodies, including the Pakistan Engineering Council. |
| Telecommunication Technologies Track Co-Chair |
Mr. Ragupathyraj Valluvan | Mr. R. Valluvan received his B.Sc. Eng (Hons) degree with first class honours in 2007 from University of Peradeniya and obtained his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering focusing on Telecommunications in 2010. He is pursuing his Doctoral degree at University of California, Irvine. Presently, he is attached to the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department as Lecturer(Probationary). |
| Telecommunication Technologies Track Co-Chair |
Dr. Thilina Weerasinghe | Dr. Thilina Weerasinghe is a senior lecturer attached to the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Ruhuna since 2015. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, in 2009, and the M.Sc. degree in Information and Communication Technology from the University of Agder, Norway, in 2015. He worked as a Ph.D. Fellow in the ICT department of Faulty of Engineering and Science at the University of Agder from 2016 to 2020 and received his Ph.D. degree in 2021. He also has industrial experiences as an Engineer in Radio Network Optimization in several mobile communication-related projects in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. |
| Telecommunication Technologies Track Co-Chair |
Mr. Anuradha Udunuwara | Anuradha is a seasoned Telecom & technology expert with over two decades of industry experience encompassing strategy, architecture, engineering, design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of CSP/DSP Networks. His expertise extends from legacy to NGN to vNGN migration and solution designing. In his current role as a Senior Engineer at SLT-MOBITEL, Anuradha is entrusted with consulting, advising, architecting, and planning technical solutions for enterprise customers. Anuradha has also worked as a Visiting Industrial Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He has presented and published several papers and is a regular contributor to many international blogs. Anuradha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He is also a MEF-Network Expert, MEF-SDCP (SD-WAN), an ITILv3 Foundation holder, a Fellow of IET, a Fellow of BCS, a Senior Member of IEEE, and a Member of ISOC. |
