Dr. Wajahat Mahmood Qazi

A Visionary in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Dr. Wajahat Mahmood Qazi is a distinguished academic, researcher, and entrepreneur with expertise spanning artificial intelligence, robotics, bioinformatics, and cognitive science. He is currently serving as the In-Charge of the Intelligent Machines & Robotics Group and the BSAI (Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence) Program at COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore. He also holds key leadership positions as the Director and Co-Founder of KNOWA Tech (Pvt) Ltd and CacheLogic (Pvt) Ltd, pioneering AI-driven solutions in industrial automation.

Dr. Qazi has played a significant role in shaping national AI policies in Pakistan. He is a member of the National Taskforce on AI, the Technology Foresight Committee on Vision 2025 for Robotics, and various committees under federal ministries. His contributions extend to the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and the National Initiative on Artificial Intelligence & Information Security.

On the international stage, Dr. Qazi has made remarkable contributions as the Founding Vice-Chair of the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (Lahore Section), an elected member of the IEEE-RAS Technical Committee on Cognitive Robotics (USA), and a former Executive Committee Member of IEEE USA (Lahore Section). He is also a Life-Time Member of the IACSIT Singapore and the Khwarizmi Science Society, Pakistan. In recognition of his contributions to AI, Dr. Qazi was among two members nominated by the Government of Pakistan for the UNESCO session on drafting an international policy on AI ethics. His academic achievements include being the first Pakistani to earn a Ph.D. in Machine Consciousness. His research covers artificial general intelligence, machine cognition, quantum computing, bioinformatics, and Industry 5.0. He has authored over 30 international publications and a book on bioinformatics. Dr. Qazi's professional engagements include AI transformation projects for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. He has held senior roles such as Senior VP at Ecologix and CTO at Expert System Solutions. His work in industrial automation encompasses AI, IoT, SCADA, and robotics. He has contributed significantly to academia, previously serving at the University of the Punjab and GC University Lahore in various interdisciplinary departments. His extensive contributions to AI and robotics have earned him multiple accolades, including the Life-Time Achievement Award from UMT (2011) and various IEEE Lahore Section awards. He has delivered over 80 invited talks, including a TEDxCOMSAT presentation and appearances on platforms such as FM98 Pakistan, VUTV, Special TV, and PTV World. Dr. Qazi holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an M.Phil. in Bioinformatics (Best Researcher Award), an MBA in IT Management, and certifications such as Universal Robot Certified Industrial Professional and Huawei Certified AI Professional (HCIA AI). His Ph.D. research focused on modeling cognitive cybernetics using quantum neuro-computing. A thought leader in AI and cognitive sciences, Dr. Wajahat Mahmood Qazi continues to push the boundaries of machine intelligence, blending cutting-edge research with real-world applications.