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Ghezal Ahmad Jan ZIA

Ghezal Ahmad Jan ZIA

Researcher
Berlin

Summary

With over 15 years of experience in computer science and a PhD in the field, my role as a researcher at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) has allowed me to specialize in developing AI solutions for material testing. Specifically, I focus on large language models (LLM) and data-driven approach. Throughout my career, I have successfully designed, implemented, and optimized AI-driven systems for diverse applications. My passion lies in innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration. I am committed to continuous learning and strive to leverage AI to enhance the quality, efficiency, and safety of material testing.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Researcher

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
09.2023 - Current
  • Project Overview: Reincarnate - European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme (Grant Agreement No. 101056773)
  • Website: https://www.reincarnate-project.eu
  • Achievements:
  • Delivered significant breakthroughs in research, with results published in top-tier academic journals.
  • Developed the MetaDesign App for material discovery through a meta-learning approach: https://metadesign.streamlit.app.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Mat-o-Lab: Led the development of a digital representation system for material-specific characterization methods. Built a robust pipeline for Dark-Field Transmission Electron Microscopy (DF-TEM) image analysis, enabling high-throughput and reproducible material assessments.
  • SLAMD - Sequential Learning App for Materials Discovery: Contributed to the development of SLAMD, focusing on implementing advanced sequential learning algorithms to accelerate the inverse design of sustainable cementitious materials. Enhanced the app's capabilities for predictive modeling, novelty detection, and iterative material discovery.

Head of IT

IT Center of Kabul University
10.2014 - 04.2017
  • Provided strategic leadership for IT infrastructure, software solutions, and cybersecurity within budget constraints.
  • Managed staff supervision, user support, and vendor relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Developed disaster recovery plans to protect critical systems and data.
  • Collaborated with TU Berlin and GIZ to refine technical specifications for key projects.
  • Coordinated large-scale technology migrations to minimize disruption while enhancing overall system capabilities.
  • Streamlined helpdesk operations by implementing standardized ticketing systems for more effective issue resolution.
  • Championed employee training programs on new technologies, empowering staff members to adapt quickly to changes in the industry landscape.
  • Reduced downtime and improved overall system performance by proactively addressing potential issues with network maintenance.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department through ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members.

IT Manager

IT Competence Center of Afghanistan, Ministry of Higher Education
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance.
  • Developed and maintained software verification plans and established robust quality assurance procedures to ensure high standards of reliability and performance.
  • Facilitated regular communication with internal departments and external stakeholders, including universities, GIZ, and TU Berlin, to align project objectives and deliverables.

Acting IT Director

Ministry of Higher Education
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Mentored staff, conducted internet quality assessments between universities, and implemented solutions for ongoing projects.
  • Enhanced IT infrastructure by implementing strategic technology upgrades and streamlining system processes.
  • Optimized existing systems through regular evaluations, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Developed performance metrics to evaluate IT department success and identify areas for potential improvement.

Database Developer

CSSP/INL- USA EMBASSY
02.2010 - 01.2011
  • Developed, tested, debugged, documented, and monitored database systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Contributed to project schedules and workflow development, enhancing efficiency and project management.

Computer Repair Specialist

ITCK, KABUL UNIVERSITY
06.2007 - 01.2010
  • Repaired and maintained laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, and other IT equipment.
  • Optimized system performance by removing viruses, malware, adware, and other harmful elements from computers effectively.

Education

Ph.D. - Artificial Intelligence

Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
04.2017 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Software Engineering

Technical University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
01.2011 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems

Kabul University
Kabul
01.2006 - 03.2009

Skills

Data Science

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Scholarships And Certificates

  • 11/01/16, DAAD scholarship, Ph.D. in Informatics, TU Berlin, Berlin
  • 01/01/11, DAAD, Scholarship, Master in Informatics, TU Berlin, Berlin
  • 03/01/09, CCENT/CCNA, CISCO Academy

Teaching And Mentoring

  • 2020 - 2021, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, Machine Learning, Introduction to Relational Database, Python, Sklearn, Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • 2014 - 2017, Faculty of Computer Science, KABUL UNIVERSITY, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Introduction to Relational Database, Database Security, Data Mining, Python, Sklearn, Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Junit, UML

Datasets

  • 2020, Dari dataset for named entity recognition (DariNER1)
  • 2020, Dari dataset for named entity recognition (DariNER2)
  • 2020, Dari dataset for part-of-speech
  • 2020, Dari dataset for coreference resolution
  • 2020, Dari language stopword lists

Publications

  • 2024, An Adaptive Upscaling Approach for Assessing Materials' Circularity Potential with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • 2024, Leveraging Large Language Models for Automated Knowledge Graphs Generation in Non-Destructive Testing
  • 2024, REINCARNATE: SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN CONSTRUCTION THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION
  • 2024, Enhancing Reproducibility in Precipitate Analysis: A FAIR Approach with Automated Dark-Field Transmission Electron Microscope Image Processing
  • 2023, The Impact of CyRIS in Ascertaining Accurate Implementation of Projects
  • 2023, 14 Examples of How LLMs Can Transform Materials Science and Chemistry: A Reflection on a Large Language Model Hackathon
  • 2023, Data-driven design of alkali-activated concrete using sequential learning
  • 2023, Presenting SLAMD - A Sequential Learning-based Software for the Inverse Design of Sustainable Cementitious Materials
  • 2023, The Intersection Between Semantic Web and Materials Science
  • 2023, Natural MSE Queries - A natural way to query Materials Science Engineering data experiments
  • 2022, Applying IoT on Contemporary Traffic System
  • 2022, ACCELERATING THE SEARCH FOR ALKALI-ACTIVATED CEMENTS WITH SEQUENTIAL LEARNING
  • 2020, A comparative mention-pair model for coreference resolution in the Dari language for information extraction
  • 2020, HMM-based Dari named entity recognition for information extraction
  • 2019, Applying IoT on contemporary traffic system

Software

Visual studio

LM-studio

Jira

Kanban

Pycharm

Latex

Interests

Fitness

Football

Timeline

Researcher

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
09.2023 - Current

Postdoctoral Researcher

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
08.2021 - 08.2023

Ph.D. - Artificial Intelligence

Technische Universität Berlin
04.2017 - 10.2021

IT Manager

IT Competence Center of Afghanistan, Ministry of Higher Education
02.2016 - 04.2017

Acting IT Director

Ministry of Higher Education
01.2015 - 04.2015

Head of IT

IT Center of Kabul University
10.2014 - 04.2017

Master of Science - Software Engineering

Technical University of Berlin
01.2011 - 09.2013

Database Developer

CSSP/INL- USA EMBASSY
02.2010 - 01.2011

Computer Repair Specialist

ITCK, KABUL UNIVERSITY
06.2007 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems

Kabul University
01.2006 - 03.2009
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