Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston, Houston, TX. Area: Robotics and Control Systems.
HELLO, I'M UMAR
I innovate in
robotics for
a better world.
Roboticist and researcher focused on developing autonomous robotic systems with applications in transportation safety, medical technologies, and industrial automation.
10+
Years Research
10+
Publications
100+
Citations
IEEE Senior Member
PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston
Background
At a Glance
A concise view of the academic and professional path behind the robotics, sensing, and automation work featured here.
Education
M.S. in Mechatronics Engineering
National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. Research: FEM and Microelectromechanical Systems.
B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering
National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan.
Experience
Research Assistant and Lab Manager
University of Houston. Bio-inspired robotics, dynamics, controls, visual servoing, sensing, and experimental validation.
Teaching Assistant / Primary Instructor
New Mexico State University. Robotics, applied power technologies, and hardware-software design.
Research Associate
National Centre of Robotics and Automation, Pakistan. Deployable robotic and automation systems.
Lab Engineer
National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. Electromechanical systems, controls, instrumentation, and student design projects.
Latest Research
Research Highlights
Cutting-edge innovations in robotics and automation
Bio-inspired Robotic Fish Enabled Oil Spillage Monitoring
OECT-based robotic fish, inspired by biological designs, for efficient oil sensing.
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Visual servoing control of robotic fish for underwater pipeline tracking
Underwater Robotics • Visual Servoing • Pipeline Inspection Systems
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A Novel Wheeled Robot Design for Climbing Stairs
Mobile Robotics • Stair Climbing Design • Novel Wheel Mechanisms
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Latest Articles
Insights, tutorials, and thoughts on robotics and technology
Engineering
Workshop on Electronics Fundamentals and PCB Design in KiCad
I recently conducted a hands-on workshop titled **“From Electronics Fundamentals to PCB Design in KiCad”**, with more than **20 participants** from different academic and technical backgrounds, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Geophysics.
Jul 08, 2026
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Tutorial
From Electronics Fundamentals to PCB Design in KiCad
A practical workshop guide that connects lab instruments, sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, circuit fundamentals, datasheets, footprints, PCB layout, and fabrication using KiCad.
Jul 02, 2026
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Tutorial
“Sell Me This Pen”: How I Sold the Pen in an Interview
During an interview, I was asked the famous question, “Sell me this pen.” My answer was not the conventional sales pitch. Instead, I explained why I believe a valuable product should be connected with its genuine market—not forced upon someone who does not need it.
Jun 26, 2026
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Tutorial
Everything You Need to Know About Electronics
Workshop Notes for Mechanical, Robotics, and Non-Electrical Engineers
Jun 12, 2026
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