Transformer-Based Channel Estimation Research

Areesha Batool

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Education

National University of Science and Technology (NUST-CEME) Islamabad Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering Sep 2022 – May 2026. Courses

Computer System and Architecture, Digital Logic Design, Object-Oriented Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Microprocessors and Microcontroller based Design, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Structures, Digital Image Processing, Database Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Digital System Design,Linear Control Sysytems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Mobile Application Development Research Work

M. Kazim, B. Amir,N. Kharal,A. Batool, K. Khurshid, U. Hadi, A Data-Driven Approach to Pilot-Free MIMO Detection Using Transformer-Based Architecture. (Submitted) Proposed a Transformer-based pilot-free MIMO detector improving accuracy and reducing overhead. A. Batool,N. Kharal, M. Kazim, B. Amir, K. Khurshid, Advances and Challenges in Channel State Information-Based Object Detection Systems.(Published in Physical Communication - Elsevier, HEC W category)

Explored Wi-Fi CSI for privacy-preserving object detection, analyzing preprocessing methods, ML/DL approaches, performance trade-offs and open research challenges. A. Batool, N. Kharal, A. Shahid, R. Khalid Analysis and Review of Models for ECG to PPG. (Submitted) Reviewed and analyzed models for ECG-to-PPG signal transformation, assessing methodologies and performance trade-offs in biomedical monitoring.

R. Khalid, A. Shahid, A. Batool, N. Kharal, N.Saeed, K. Khurshid, Hybrid CNN Transformer for PPG-to-ECG Reconstruction and On-Device Arrhythmia Detection in an End-to-End Wearable System

(Ongoing)

Experience

Embedded Systems Intern July 2024 – Aug 2024

Research Innovation in Sciences,Engineering and Technology(RISETech) Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan Islamabad

• Designing automation based applications using microcontrollers including esp32,stm32. Training on microcontroller programming and hardware testing.

Digital Design Intern July 2024 - Aug 2024

National Institute of Electronics, Pakistan Islamabad

• Designed digital circuits in Verilog on MiniZed using Vivado for FPGA design and simulation, Gained experience in FPGA design, digital circuits, and hardware-software integration using Vivado. Embedded IoT Intern Aug 2025

Center for Advanced Research in Engineering, Pakistan Islamabad

• Worked on BLE-based localization with wearables, anchors, and gateway, and worked on the VTMS project. Research Intern July 2025 - Sep 2025

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) — in collaboration with Ulster University, UK

• Researched AI-based, pilot-free MIMO detection using Transformer models, contributing to a paper submitted for publication. Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Python, Assembly, SQL, C++, Verilog, Dart Tools: Visual Studio, Vivado, Xilinx ISE, Arduino IDE, MATLAB, Proteus, PyCharm, Flutter, Git, GitHub, Linux/Ubuntu Expertise: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Hardware-Software Integration, IoT, STM32, Arduino, ESP32, RaspberryPi, LoRa/LoRaWAN, Communication Protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, FPGA, PCB design, Technical Documentation. Research & AI: Data Collection, Data Analysis, Literature Review, Surveys, Google Scholar,IEEE Xplore, Latex Projects

Synthetic ECG Generation From PPG For Low-Cost Cardiac Monitoring (Final Year Project )

• Designed a low-cost, wearable wrist device that reconstructs ECG signals from PPG for continuous cardiac monitoring and AI-based arrhythmia classification.

• Successfully filed an industrial design patent for PPG-based ECG monitoring device (Design Application No. 23751-D) Smart Water Quality Monitoring System (STM32, LoRaWAN, ADC, SPI)

• Developed a real-time STM32-based smart water quality monitoring system with real-time LoRaWAN monitoring. Verilog Based MIPS Processor (Verilog, FPGA, Xilinx ISE)

• Designed and implemented a 32-bit pipelined MIPS processor in Verilog on FPGA using Xilinx ISE. Weather Station with Cloud Integration (ESP32, LoRa, IoT)

• Developed an ESP32-based weather station using LoRa with real-time cloud monitoring via ThingSpeak. Real-time Image Analysis for Self Driving Capabilities (Python, Raspberry Pi)

• Implemented real-time lane detection and obstacle recognition on Raspberry Pi 5 with low-latency on-device vision processing. Hotel Booking App (Flutter, Dart, Firebase)

• Developed a cross-platform hotel booking app with Firebase Auth, real-time bookings, and a role-based manager dashboard. Machine Learning Based Audio Classification (Python, PyCharm, Librosa)

• Developed a Python-based audio classifier using Random Forest and Librosa to classify speech, music, and noise. Intelligent ECG Noise Filtering System (MATLAB, DSP, MIT-BIH)

• Implemented ECG denoising using Butterworth and notch filters on MIT-BIH data. Browser and Search Engine (C++, Visual Studio, GUI)

• Built a C++ browser and search engine with BM25 ranking and a Windows Forms GUI. IoT based Toll Collection System (IoT, Arduino Uno, RFID)

• Developed a toll collection system using Arduino IDE with RFID and sensors for automation. Multiplayer Ping Pong game (FPGA, Verilog)

• Implemented a two-player Pong game on FPGA using Verilog with VGA display and button controls. Motor Speed Controller (DC motor, Arduino UNO, MATLAB)

• Implemented an Arduino-based PID motor speed controller with encoder feedback for closed-loop speed regulation. Activities

Research Project Lead - Embedded Systems (BIOMISA Research & Innovation Student Club, NUST) Team Lead, COMPPEC (Computer Project Exhibition and Competition, Pakistan) Secretary Media and Marketing, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Team Lead, NVC (NUST Volunteers Club)

Volunteer, KARMA (King Edward Association for the Rehabilitation of Minors and Animals) Certifications

- CPA: Programming Essentials in C++, (2023)

- Crash Course on python- Coursera, (2023)

- CCNA: Introduction to Networks (2025)

- Research Methodologies Workshop–ASME, NUST (2024)

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