Mudassar Ahmed

Physics | Machine Learning | Computational Astrophysics

Master's graduate in Physics (Astronomy & Astrophysics) from the Institute of Space Technology with research experience in machine learning and statistical inference for physical science applications. Published work using Bayesian optimization and gradient boosting for prediction tasks.

๐Ÿ“ Punjab, Pakistan
๐Ÿ“ž +92-312-5705762

Publications

Manuscripts in Preparation

Research Projects

2023

Physical Parameters of Spiral Galaxy NGC-2639

Derived galaxy parameters using SDSS photometric data, Aladin Sky Atlas, Hubble-Lemaรฎtre Law, and Tully-Fisher relation.

SDSS Extragalactic Photometry
2024

Bayesian-Optimized ML Pipeline

Developed reproducible pipeline for Optuna-based hyperparameter search, CatBoost/XGBoost model training, and SHAP-based feature importance analysis.

Optuna CatBoost SHAP
2024

DD-PCX Parametrization in DIRHB

Implemented and validated density-dependent point-coupling parametrization in relativistic mean-field code.

Fortran Nuclear Physics DIRHB

Technical Skills

Machine Learning

CatBoost XGBoost Scikit-Learn PyTorch Keras Optuna SHAP

Statistical Methods

Bayesian Optimization Cross-Validation Feature Attribution Model Interpretation

Programming

Python NumPy Pandas Matplotlib Fortran C++ SQL

Astronomy Tools

Aladin Sky Atlas SAOImage DS9 AGAMA

Computing

Linux Git LaTeX Jupyter SSH Cloud Computing

Physics Codes

DIRHB HFBTHO TALYS

Education

Sep 2022 โ€” Apr 2025

M.S. Physics (Astronomy & Astrophysics)

Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

CGPA: 3.63/4.00 | Cum Laude

Thesis: AI-Driven Prediction of Nuclear Charge Radii: A Machine Learning Integration of Mean-Field Theory, Mรถller-Nix Model, and Experimental Data

Sep 2019 โ€” Jul 2021

M.Sc. Physics

University of Gujrat, Pakistan

GPA: 3.43/4.00

Sep 2017 โ€” Jul 2019

B.Sc. Physics & Mathematics

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

72.2%

Awards & Honors

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Cum Laude Distinction

Institute of Space Technology (2025)

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Prof. Pervez Iqbal Award

Second Position in B.Sc. Examination

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IBM Digital Badge

Machine Learning & Cloud Computing

Teaching Experience

Jun 2021 โ€” Present

Visiting Lecturer

Aspire College Dina, Punjab

Courses: Computing Tools for Mathematics, C++ Programming, Machine Learning & AI fundamentals, Thermodynamics, Electronics

Aug 2023 โ€” Aug 2024

Academic Coordinator

Aspire College Dina

Developed and deployed Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS); coordinated academic programs and managed curriculum development initiatives.

Coursera Certifications

Machine Learning & AI

  • Interpretable Machine Learning โ€” Duke University
  • Generative AI Essentials โ€” University of Michigan
  • Deep Learning - ANNs with TensorFlow โ€” Packt
  • Machine Learning with Python โ€” IBM
  • Classify Radio Signals using Keras
  • Scikit-Learn for ML Classification
  • Linear Regression with Python
  • Build ML Web App with Streamlit
  • Build ML Pipeline using Dataiku

Astronomy & Physics

  • Data-driven Astronomy โ€” University of Sydney
  • AstroTech โ€” University of Edinburgh
  • Astro 101: Black Holes โ€” University of Alberta
  • Explore Relativity using Wolfram

Data Science & Programming

  • Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with Pandas
  • SQL for Beginners
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing โ€” IBM

Tools & Professional Skills

  • Command Line in Linux
  • Intro to Github & VS Code
  • How to Write a Scientific Paper โ€” ร‰cole Polytechnique
  • Time Management โ€” UC Irvine

Get In Touch

I'm currently seeking doctoral opportunities in computational astrophysics, machine learning applications in physics, or related fields.