Education:
Dr. Mamoona Khalid completed her Ph.D. in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of South Australia, Adelaide, focusing on germanate waveguide lasers for shortwave to mid-infrared applications. Her Ph.D. research, guided by Prof. David G. Lancaster, culminated in the “Thesis by Publications” pathway, with four journal articles and two conference papers published during her studies. She earned her Master’s degree (MSc) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, where she was awarded a “Distinction” for her thesis on the mathematical modeling and simulation of light propagation through photonic crystal fibers, publishing four papers in HEC-recognized journals. Dr. Khalid graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Electrical Engineering from UET, Taxila, receiving a Gold Medal for her outstanding performance and earning a “High Distinction” with an overall grade of 83.47%.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Mamoona Khalid is a seasoned educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience in electrical engineering. Since 2008, she has served as a Lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan. Her responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses aligned with the Washington Accord’s Outcome-Based Education (OBE) accreditation standards. Dr. Khalid also supervises research projects for BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. students and is an HEC and Pakistan Engineering Council-approved Ph.D. supervisor. In her administrative role, she has been the Director of the Photonics and Communications Lab since 2022, and she actively mentors students while advising the UET Taxila branches of IEEE and SIEP. She also served as an AI Trainer for OpenAI in 2024, enhancing AI systems through training on large language models. Previously, she was a researcher and tutor at the University of South Australia, where she gained expertise in optical waveguide fabrication, femtosecond laser-based micromachining, and photonics labs.
Research Interests:
Dr. Mamoona Khalid’s research interests focus on advanced areas within electrical engineering, including photonics, optical communication, and laser material fabrication. Her expertise spans the fabrication and characterization of optical waveguides, femtosecond laser micromachining, and the development of fiber lasers and microchip lasers for infrared applications. She is skilled in designing optical communication links and utilizes cutting-edge techniques such as Ytterbium and Holmium doping in laser systems, absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, and Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) for fault detection. Dr. Khalid is also proficient in software and simulation tools including OptiSystem for optical link design, COMSOL Multiphysics, and photonic crystal fiber design using OptiFDTD, making significant contributions to laser material sciences and photonics engineering.
Skills:
Dr. Mamoona Khalid possesses a diverse set of technical skills that complement her expertise in electrical engineering and photonics. She has hands-on proficiency with lab equipment and techniques, including Ytterbium and Holmium doping in laser systems, fiber cleaving and splicing, brightfield microscopy, and optical-grade polishing of transparent materials. Her skills extend to using the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) for detecting faults in optical communication links, as well as designing advanced optical systems. Dr. Khalid is also adept in several specialized software tools, including OptiSystem for optical link design, RP fiber power for laser simulations, COMSOL Multiphysics, SCAPS for solar cell design, and Zemax for ray tracing. In programming, she is skilled in C++, Python, and MATLAB, enabling her to contribute robustly to both practical and computational aspects of research and development in her field.
Conclusion:
Dr. Mamoona Khalid’s extensive teaching and research experience, academic accomplishments, technical expertise, and contributions to photonics and AI make her a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her dedication to research, education, and professional development demonstrates a commitment to advancing the field of Electrical Engineering and supporting the next generation of engineers.
Publication Top Noted:
- Spectroscopic analysis and laser simulations of Yb³⁺/Ho³⁺ co-doped lead-germanate glass
Authors: M Khalid, DG Lancaster, H Ebendorff-Heidepriem
Journal: Optical Materials Express, Vol. 10, Issue 11, Pages 2819-2833
Year: 2020
Cited by: 17
- Femtosecond laser induced low propagation loss waveguides in a lead-germanate glass for efficient lasing in near to mid-IR
Authors: M Khalid, GY Chen, H Ebendorff-Heidepreim, DG Lancaster
Journal: Scientific Reports, Vol. 11, Article 10742
Year: 2021
Cited by: 13
- Microchip and ultra-fast laser inscribed waveguide lasers in Yb³⁺ germanate glass
Authors: M Khalid, GY Chen, J Bei, H Ebendorff-Heidepriem, DG Lancaster
Journal: Optical Materials Express, Vol. 9, Issue 8, Pages 3557-3564
Year: 2019
Cited by: 12
- Germanate glass for laser applications in ∼ 2.1 μm spectral region: A review
Authors: M Khalid, M Usman, I Arshad
Journal: Heliyon, Vol. 9, Issue 1
Year: 2023
Cited by: 6
- Long-range distributed vibration sensing using phase-sensitive forward optical transmission
Authors: GY Chen, K Liu, X Rao, Y Wang, M Khalid, J He, Y Wang
Journal: Optics Letters, Vol. 48, Issue 18, Pages 4825-4828
Year: 2023
Cited by: 4
- Design and simulation of photonic crystal fibers to evaluate dispersion and confinement loss for wavelength division multiplexing systems
Authors: M Khalid, I Arshad, M Zafarullah
Journal: The Nucleus, Vol. 51, Issue 2, Pages 249-258
Year: 2014
Cited by: 3
- Long-range distributed vibration sensing using phase-sensitive forward optical transmission: publisher’s note
Authors: GY Chen, K Liu, X Rao, Y Wang, M Khalid, J He, Y Wang
Journal: Optics Letters, Vol. 48, Issue 22, Page 5967
Year: 2023
Cited by: 2
- Recent advancements in femtosecond laser inscribed waveguides in germanate glass for ∼ 2.1 µm laser applications
Authors: M Khalid, M Usman, MA Nasir, I Arshad
Journal: Optik, Vol. 273, Article 170462
Year: 2023
Cited by: 2
- Estimation of low loss and dispersion of hollow core photonic crystal fiber designs for WDM systems
Authors: M Khalid, I Arshad
Journal: Electrical Engineering, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Page 1
Year: 2014
Cited by: 2