Ms. Hafiza Zunera | Vehicular Communication | Best Researcher Award
Ms. Hafiza Zunera | National University of Science and Technology | Pakistan
Hafiza Zunera Abdul Sattar is a dedicated researcher in Electrical Engineering, specializing in vehicular communication systems. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Electrical Engineering Telecommunication at NUST, Islamabad, focusing on improving vehicular communication stability under foggy conditions using Software-Defined Networks (SDN). Hafiza has contributed significantly to network optimization, reducing latency, improving Packet Delivery Ratio, and minimizing packet loss. Her skills extend to programming, simulation, and network security. She has authored content, participated in multiple workshops, and is actively involved in research to enhance communication systems. 🌐🚗📡
Professional Profile:
Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Hafiza Zunera Abdul Sattar is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her dedicated and impactful work in the field of Electrical Engineering, specifically in vehicular communication systems. As a Master’s student at NUST, Islamabad, she is focusing on improving vehicular communication stability under challenging conditions, such as foggy environments, using Software-Defined Networks (SDN). This research is crucial for advancing the reliability and efficiency of vehicular communication systems, which are essential for intelligent transportation systems, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities.
Education & Experience
- Master in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication), NUST, Islamabad (2021-2024) 🎓
- Research on SDN-based Vehicular Communication in foggy conditions 🌫️
- CGPA: 3.75/4.00
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, UET Lahore (2017-2021) 🎓
- CGPA: 3.48/4.00
- Research Assistant, SEECS, NUST (June 2023 – Dec 2024) 🧑💻
- Enhanced vehicular network stability by 25% in adverse conditions 🚗💨
- Technical Content Writer, APNA WIFI (July-Dec 2022) ✍️
- Authored 50+ SEO blogs, increasing traffic by 30% 📈
- Intern, FESCO (July–Sept 2019) ⚡
- Assisted with infrastructure planning and project efficiency 🔧
Professional Development
Hafiza has actively pursued professional development through online courses and workshops. She has completed courses like “Content Marketing & Advertising,” “MATLAB Onramp,” and “Signal Processing Onramp,” expanding her technical and content creation expertise. She has also participated in workshops on using HLS for DNNs on FPGAs and Latex for technical documentation. These experiences have enhanced her research and technical communication abilities, making her a well-rounded professional in the field of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication. 💻📚🎓
Research Focus
Hafiza’s primary research focus lies in the optimization of vehicular communication systems under challenging conditions like fog. She develops innovative Software-Defined Network (SDN) frameworks to improve network performance, stability, and reliability in vehicular networks. Her work emphasizes reducing latency, enhancing Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), and minimizing packet loss in adverse weather conditions, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient communication for intelligent transportation systems. Her research holds great promise for enhancing vehicular safety and communication reliability in modern transportation networks. 🚗🌫️📶
Awards and Honors
- Vice President, Blood Donating Society, 2019 🩸
- Décor Head, Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2019 🏅
- E-Rozgar Training Certification: Content Marketing & Advertising, 2023 📈
- IEEE HONET 2022: Reviewer of the paper “Quantum Internet: A Revolutionary Disruption” 🌐
Publication Top Notes:
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“Quantum Internet: A Revolutionary Disruption” (2022) – Cited by 3 🌐🔮
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“Enhancing Heterogeneous Communication for Foggy Highways Using Vehicular Platoons and SDN” (2025) – 🚗🌫️
