Teaching

I have over 15 years of experience in higher education teaching, module development, curriculum design and research supervision, initially at the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) and, since 2019, at the University of Warwick. My teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, bioinformatics and computational biology. Over the years, I have designed, developed and delivered a wide range of modules, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical applications and research-led teaching.

I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), awarded in 2021 through the Academic and Professional Pathway for Experienced Staff (APP EXP), in recognition of my experience and contributions to teaching, assessment, curriculum development and educational leadership.

My teaching philosophy is guided by the principle that “what I cannot build, I do not understand.” I adopt a research-inspired, hands-on approach to teaching that emphasises learning by doing, critical thinking and independent problem-solving. I encourage students to move beyond simply applying existing methods towards understanding their underlying principles, implementing ideas from first principles, questioning assumptions and exploring opportunities for innovation. I also supervise undergraduate, MSc and PhD research projects and serve as an examiner for postgraduate research degrees.

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Project Offering

Current Teaching

None (Sabbatical)

Previous Teaching

• • Term 2 2026

    • • • Machine Learning Algorithms and Practice (MLAP) (Jan 2026)

    • Term 2 2020-2025

      • • • Data Mining and Machine Learning Online Module

        • CS909 Data MiningLink opens in a new window

        • • AI and Machine Learning for Diagnostics under MSc on Diagnostics, Data, and Digital HealthLink opens in a new window

          • CS1D6 - Introduction to data and statisticsLink opens in a new window

  • Spring 2019

    • • CIS533: Computational Biomolecular DesignLink opens in a new window

      • BG506: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

      • CIS597: Machine Learning in Cyber SecurityLink opens in a new window

  • Fall 2018

    • • Practical PythonLink opens in a new window

      • CIS596 Quantum ProgrammingLink opens in a new window

  • Summer 2018

    • • CIS534: Applied BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Spring 2018

    • • CIS622: Machine Learning in Biomedical InformaticsLink opens in a new window

      • CIS595: Cancer Biology and BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Fall 2017

    • • Practical Linux and PythonLink opens in a new window

      • CIS533: Computational Biomolecular DesignLink opens in a new window

      • CIS529: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Summer 2017

    • • CIS530: Artificial IntelligenceLink opens in a new window

      • BG506: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Spring 2017

    • • CIS622: Machine Learning in Biomedical InformaticsLink opens in a new window

      • CIS529: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

      • CMS311: Grooming and Sprucing IIILink opens in a new window

  • Fall 2016

    • • CIS531: Medical Image ProcessingLink opens in a new window

      • CIS529: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Summer 2016

    • • CIS530: Artificial IntelligenceLink opens in a new window

      • BG506: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Spring 2016

    • • CIS621: Machine LearningLink opens in a new window

      • CIS529: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Fall 2015

    • • CIS533: Computational Biomolecular DesignLink opens in a new window

      • CIS529: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • Summer 2015

    • • BG506 (NIBGE): BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

      • Short-course: Python Programming in Engineering and Applied SciencesLink opens in a new window

  • Sping 2015

    • • CIS623: Biometrics ComputingLink opens in a new window

      • CIS525: Pattern Classification and RecognitionLink opens in a new window

      • CIS529: BioinformaticsLink opens in a new window

  • ARCHIVED Courses

    • • Python programming, Summer 2014Link opens in a new window

      • CIS423: Pattern Recognition/Computational IntelligenceLink opens in a new window

      • CIS415: Artificial IntelligenceLink opens in a new window

      • CIS4XX: Computer GraphicsLink opens in a new window

      • CIS312: Signals & SystemsLink opens in a new window

      • CIS5XX: Numerical Methods and Optimization TechniquesLink opens in a new window

      • CIS6XX (old): Machine LearningLink opens in a new window