Dr. Shahzad Rasool
Associate Professor · School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES)
National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad
Virtual reality · Haptics · Human-computer interaction · Brain-computer interfaces
📞 +92 51 9085 5737
At a glance
| 🎓 At NUST | 📄 Journal articles | 🎤 Conference papers | 💼 Funded projects | 💰 Funding raised | 🧑🔬 Lab alumni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years | 13 | 15 | 8 | PKR 73,505,783 | 29 |
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Profile
Dr. Shahzad Rasool is an Associate Professor at the School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES), National University of Science and Technology (NUST), since August 2016. He received his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, in 2014, his M.Sc. in Communication Engineering from Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany, in 2009, and his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan, in 2006.
In 2008 he worked as a research intern at DOCOMO Communications Laboratories Europe, Munich. From 2014 to 2016 he was a Research Fellow at the Immersive Mathematics Lab of Fraunhofer IDM @ NTU, Singapore.
His recent research focuses on applications of immersive interaction. His interests include haptics, virtual reality, HCI and brain-computer interfaces.
- 🏆 Top Performer Award, NUST (2022)
- 🏆 School Best Researcher Award, SINES (2022)
- 🏆 School Best Innovator Award, SINES (2022)
- 🏆 School Best Teacher Award, SINES (2020)
- 🏆 Best Paper Award IEEE CW (2015)
Research focus
The XR-HIVE lab works across four areas. Each links to the related papers.
| Area | What we do | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 🥽 Virtual and Augmented Reality | Immersive visualization techniques for various applications. | 10 |
| ✋ Haptic Interaction | Modeling high-realism force feedback for various applications. | 14 |
| 🧠 Brain Computer Interfaces | Cognitive state estimation and neurofeedback for enhanced experiences. | 4 |
| 🖼️ Computer Graphics / Vision | Out-of-the-box solutions for conventional problems in CG and CV. | 17 |
Latest publications
- The influence of audiovisual design on emotional responses and presence in virtual reality environments (2026)
Displays ·IF 3.4· DOI - Low Cost 3D Motion Capture of Rapid Maneuvers Using a Single High Speed Camera (2025)
Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds ·IF 1.7· DOI - Enhancing Energy Conservation Behaviors Through Audio, Visual, and Social Cues in Virtual Reality (2025)
The Visual Computer ·IF 3.0· DOI - VR Stereo Thrills & Spills: An Immersive Virtual Reality Game for Enhancing Student Understanding of Stereoisomerism (2025)
Journal of Chemical Education ·IF 2.5· DOI - Beyond User Control: Exploring Hint System Design and Player Experience in Puzzle Games (2025)
2025 International Conference on Communication Technologies (ComTech) · DOI
Experience and education
Experience
- Associate Professor, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan (School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES))
Aug 2016 – Present - Research Fellow, Fraunhofer IDM @ NTU, Singapore (Visual Immersive Haptic Mathematics (VIHAMAT) Lab)
Dec 2012 – Aug 2016
Education
- PhD, Computer Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
2010 – 2014 - MSc, Communication Engineering, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
2007 – 2009 - BSc, Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Taxila
2003 – 2006
Teaching
35 course offerings since 2016 (click to expand)
Undergraduate
| Code | Course | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| CS-261 | Human Computer Interaction | Spring 2025 |
| CS-365 | Virtual and Augmented Reality | Fall 2023-26 |
| BI-434 | Virtual Reality | Spring 2026 |
Postgraduate
| Code | Course | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| CSE-867 | Virtual Reality | Fall 2017–2023, 2025 |
| CSE-865 | 3D Geometric Modeling and Reconstruction | Spring 2018–2024 |
| CSE-868 | Human Computer Interaction | Spring 2018–2022, 2025 |
| EE-851 | Advanced Digital Communication Systems | Fall 2017–2020 |
| CSE-832 | Communications Systems and Networks | Fall 2016, Summer 2017 |
| SYSE-805 | System Engineering Project Management | Spring 2017 |
| RM-898 | Research Methodology | Fall 2016, Spring 2017 |
Contact
| ✉️ Email | shahzad.rasool@sines.nust.edu.pk |
| 📞 Phone | +92 51 9085 5737 |
| 🏛️ Address | School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad |
| 🧪 Lab | XR-HIVE |