Dr. Raza Ali
Assistant Professor
Department of Telecommunication Engineering , Faculty of ICT

raza.ali@buitms.edu.pk
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Qualification

Ph.D. (2022)
Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
University of Malaya, Malaysia
MSc (2015)
Electrical Engineering (Communication)
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor's (2009)
Telecommunication Engineering
Balochistan University Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences Quetta, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Probability & Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Mathematics
  • Applications of ICT
  • Signals & Systems
  • Research Methodology
  • Probability Methods in Engineering

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Expeditionary Learning
  • Inquiry-Based Learning

Research Interest

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Signal Processing
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Image Processing
  • Research Methodology

Membership

  • Senior Member IEEE
  • Professional Engineer (Pakistan Engineering Council)

Awards & Achivements

  • Best Student Branch Counselor - IEEE Karachi Section AGM
    2026
  • Letter of Appreciation (BUITEMS)
    2025
  • Chair (IEEE Quetta Subsection)
    2024
  • IEEE Senior Member
    2023
  • HEC Overseas Scholarship (PhD) Under Project “HRDI-UESTPs/UETs Phase-1” Batch-VI
    2018
  • Outstanding Volunteer IEEE ICE-Cube
    2016
  • CISCO Certified Network Associate (2010-2013)
    2010
  • First IEEE BUITEMS Student Branch Chair (2009)
    2009
  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (BUITEMS)
    2008

Academic & Social Links

Dr. Raza Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at BUITEMS, Quetta, with over 13 years of teaching experience. He currently serves as the Faculty Graduate Studies Coordinator (FICT) and OBE Coordinator in the Department of Electrical Engineering. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is a Senior IEEE Member and Chair of the IEEE Quetta Subsection. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, where he was affiliated with the VIP Laboratory. He earned his M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, and B.S. degree in Telecommunication Engineering from the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta. His research expertise spans signal processing, computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning, with a focus on AI-driven solutions for real-world engineering problems.

Publications

Strategic SA-UNet: Integrating self-attention blocks into U-Net for efficient crack segmentation
Ryota Kobayashi, Munehiro Kimura, Ryosuke Harakawa, Norrima Mokhtar, Yang Zhou, Muhammad Amirul Aiman Asri, Raza Ali, Masahiro Iwahashi (2026) PloS one vol. 21 no. 3 pp. e0343162
Computer Vision and Image Synthesis for Neurological Applications
Chenglong Zou, Shounak Roychowdhury, Saim Rasheed, Raza Ali (2025) Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience vol. 19 no. - pp. 1561635
Deep Learning Techniques for Image Segmentation and Data Annotation
Muhammad Ali Shoaib, Raza Ali, Sibghat Ullah Bazai, Talha Mir (2025) IGI Global Scientific Publishing vol. - no. - pp. 63-94
MixSegNet: a novel crack segmentation network combining CNN and Transformer
Yang Zhou, Raza Ali, Norrima Mokhtar, Sulaiman Wadi Harun, Masahiro Iwahashi (2024) IEEE Access vol. - no. - pp. -
An overview of deep learning methods for left ventricle segmentation
Muhammad Ali Shoaib, Joon Huang Chuah, Raza Ali, Khairunnisa Hasikin, Azira Khalil, Yan Chai Hum, Yee Kai Tee, Samiappan Dhanalakshmi, Khin Wee Lai (2023) Computational intelligence and neuroscience vol. 2023 no. 1 pp. 4208231
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Work Experience

June 2025 to Date
Faculty Graduate Studies Coordinator at Faculty of Information & Communication Technology
BUITEMS
July 2016 to Date
Assistant Professor at Telecommunication Engineering
BUITEMS
January 2013 to July 2016
Lecturer at Telecommunication Engineering
BUITEMS

Projects

Skin Disease Detection Using Deep Learning Technique
National Grassroot ICT Research Initiative (NGIRI), National , Funded , 2023, Completed
Machine learning has revolutionized problem-solving across fields, including healthcare. With advanc...
Enhancing the Involvement of IEEE Young Professionals
IEEE R10 Membership Development Committee, International , Funded , 2023, Completed
The project aims to strengthen the bridge between academia and industry by creating a platform for m...
Thermo Water Heating and Cooling System
BUITEMS ORIC Funded Project , National , Funded , 2016, Completed
Thermo Water Heating and Cooling system

Certifications

Outcome Based Assessment/Accreditation
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan, 2025
Meta's AI-Ready Faculty Program
HEC, NCEAC, and atomcamp, Pakistan, 2025
University Teaching
BUITEMS & PEC, Pakistan, 2017
Active Citizens Training of Facilitators
The British Council & BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2015
Professional Training Program for Teachers
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2013
Professional Competency Enhancement Training Program
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2013
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CISCO, United States, 2010 Learn More