The Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) Lab, led by Dr. Muhammad Usman Shahid Khan, is dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of data science, machine learning, and real-world applications. Our mission is to harness the power of intelligent systems to improve lives, focusing on practical, scalable, and impactful solutions.

Our lab is part of the School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES) at NUST, and Dr. U.S. Khan can be reached at usman.shahid[at]sines.nust.edu.pk. You can also learn more about him here.

Our Mission

The DSML Lab is committed to bringing the benefits of AI and machine learning to ordinary people. Our research spans a wide range of topics such as:

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Recommender Systems
  • Network Security
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Human Activity Recognition
  • IoT and Sensor Data
  • Explainable AI in Health and Bioinformatics
  • Machine Learning Optimization
  • We approach these areas through rigorous experimentation, design, analysis, modeling, and simulation, all aimed at creating practical solutions for societal needs.