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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
Data Analytics
Data Visualization
Machine Learning & AI
Natural Language Processing
LLM, LLM-Fine-Tuning
Prompt Engineering
Transfer Learning
SKLearn
TensorFlow
Keras
PyTorch
Python programming
Java
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
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