Mr
Muhammad AitsamProfile page
Research Fellow
School Of Computing and Digital Technologies
- Research FellowSchool Of Computing and Digital Technologies
ABOUt
I am a Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for AI and Robotics (CEAIR), Sheffield Hallam University. My work is primarily focused on the MSCA Horizon 2020-funded project, PERSEO-ESR9, which aims to enhance robot autonomy and cognitive functions through advanced neuromorphic technologies.
My research explores the use of event cameras and neuromorphic computing to estimate cognitive load, thereby improving real-time human-robot interactions. This work extensively involves pioneering applications of event cameras in contexts where minimizing power consumption is essential.
Throughout my PhD, I have developed expertise in working with state-of-the-art neuromorphic hardware such as SpiNNaker, Loihi, BrainScale, and Synsens, implementing practical applications like gesture classification. These projects underscore the potential of neuromorphic technologies in achieving high computational efficiency with low power usage.
Currently, I am leading a cutting-edge project focused on real-time cognitive load estimation using multiple parameters. Simultaneously, I am also working on integrating the ARI Robot with SpiNNaker neuromorphic hardware and event cameras, to push forward the capabilities of autonomous systems in speed and efficiency.
My research propels theoretical advancements in cognitive science and robotics and has significant practical implications for the design of intuitive and sustainable human-robot interfaces.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Early Stage Researcher - MSCA project PERSEOSheffield Hallam University, School of Computing and Digital Technologies, Sheffield, United Kingdom1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025
- Research FellowSheffield Hallam University, Centre of Excellence for AI and Robotics (CEAIR), Sheffield, United Kingdom1 Oct 2025 - present
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Research InternBMW (Germany), Emerging Technologies Group, Munich, Germany1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
- Research AssistantEmbedded System Technologies (EST), Rawalpindi, Pakistan1 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
DEGREES
- BSc Electrical Engineering (Electronics)University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan1 Mar 2013 - 30 Apr 2017
- Masters Electrical and Software System EngineeringRWTH Aachen, Germany & Thai-German Graduate School, Thailand, Aachen & Bangkok, Germany18 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2020
- PhD in ComputingSheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom1 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2025
CERTIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneur Competition Winner 2025 (£1300)Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Outstanding Participation Award (USD 500)SpikeCV Competition at IJCAI 2025
- Best Presentation AwardSheffield Robotics Pitch Competition 2024
- Best Poster Award,Sheffield Hallam University, I2RI Winter Poster Event 2024
- Funding Box Hackathon Winner, 2024Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- IOP Publishing Outstanding Reviewer Award, 2023, 2024Institute of Physics, London, United Kingdom
- MSCA Grant - PERSEOMSCA Horizon 2020, Grant Agreement No. 955778
- DAAD Masters Funding ProgramGerman Academic Exchange Service, Bonn, Germany
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Teaching Skills for Doctoral StudentsSheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Doctoral Supervisor Development ProgrammeSheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- PERSEO Residential Workshop: Interaction Technologies for Responsible HealthcareUniversity of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- PERSEO Residential Workshop: Entrepreneurship, exploitation of results, and career developmentTechnical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- UrduCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- HindiCan speak, understand and peer review
- Panjabi; PunjabiCan speak, understand and peer review
- GermanCan read and understand
DISCIPLINE (REF UOA)
- Computer Science and Informatics
AVAILABILITY
- Academic collaborations
- Research degree supervision
- Media enquiries
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production