Summary
Ch Awais is an Associate Researcher and PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Pisa/Cardiff with eight years’ experience applying deep learning and computer vision to satellite and SAR imagery for maritime monitoring. He develops state-of-the-art, data-efficient algorithms for ship classification, speed and wake analysis, and oil-spill detection, with a practical focus on robust performance when labeled data is scarce. Alongside his CNR‑ISTI research role he works part-time as a deep learning engineer, bringing production-minded tooling experience from prior data science and software roles where he built APIs, dashboards and automation for enterprise workflows. His background combines formal training in data science and multilingual study in Russian language, reflecting both technical depth and an ability to navigate international research collaborations.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at Università di Pisa
Masters Data Science, Masters Data Science at Innopolis University
BS Computer Science Computer Science, BS Computer Science Computer Science at International Islamic University, Islamabad
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"
English, Russian, Urdu, Italian, Punjabi