Education
- Ph.D. (Engineering) in Mathematical Statistics, Lund University, Sweden (2011)
Thesis: Robust Detection and Spectral Analysis of Signals with Applications in Spectroscopy - M.S. in Systems Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia (2006)
Thesis: U-Model Based Adaptive Internal Model Control for Tracking of Nonlinear Dynamic Plants - B.S. in Engineering Sciences, GIK Institute, Pakistan (2002)
Final Year Project: Theory and Implementation of a Laser Doppler Anemometer
Biography
Dr. Naveed Razzaq Butt is an accomplished researcher and academic leader with extensive experience in mathematical modeling, statistical signal processing, wireless communications, and machine learning. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematical Statistics from Lund University, Sweden, in 2011 and has since held key positions in academia and industry, including Senior Researcher at Ericsson (Sweden) and Dean, Faculty of Engineering Sciences at GIK Institute.
Dr. Butt has over 20 years of combined academic and industrial experience across Sweden, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. His research has led to 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, 26 international conference publications, 8 granted U.S. patents (and 4 pending), and contributions to IEEE standards. He has worked on collaborative projects with organizations such as Swedish Defence Research Agency, Wellcome Trust, Ericsson, SUPARCO, and Careem.
As an educator, he has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in applied mathematics, signal processing, and electrical engineering. His teaching philosophy emphasizes motivation, intuition, and inspiration, ensuring that students develop both conceptual clarity and real-world problem-solving skills.
Areas of Specialization
- Statistical Signal Processing
- Machine Learning & Mathematical Modeling
- Wireless Communications & Intelligent Control
Areas of Competence
- Estimation and Detection Theory
- Applied Probability and Statistics
- Nonlinear Control Systems
Professional Appointments
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, GIK Institute (2025–Present)
- Associate Professor & Dean, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, GIK Institute (2020–2025)
- Assistant Professor, Jouf University, Saudi Arabia (2018–2020)
- Senior Researcher, Ericsson Research, Sweden (2014–2018)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Lund University, Sweden (2011–2014)
Teaching & Academic Leadership
- Developed and delivered courses such as Mathematics for Machine Learning, Estimation and Detection Theory, Random Processes, and Signals & Systems.
- Introduced pedagogy and professional development programs at GIK Institute (TeachWell Program, Graduate Seminars).
- Oversaw curriculum modernization, OBE-based reforms, and national accreditation processes (PEC & HEC).
- Established Pedagogy & Training Unit, Alumni & Industry Outreach Unit, and created comprehensive faculty handbooks.
Research & Industry Collaborations
- AI-Assisted Optical Communication for Satellites – SUPARCO
- Driver Fraud Detection – Careem
- Wireless IoT & IEEE 802.11ax Tools – Ericsson
- NQR & Raman Spectroscopy for Explosives – FOI, Saab AB, King’s College London
- Multi-Sensor Fusion for Indoor Navigation – Lund University
Selected Publications & Patents
- “A Recurrent Lyapunov Neural Network for Fast Tracking of Unknown Nonlinear Systems,” Engineering Applications of AI, 2025.
- “Memory Control Chart Based on Machine Learning Technique,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, 2025.
- “Joint Model-Order and DOA Estimation for Sonar Applications,” Sensors, 2023.
- 8 U.S. Patents granted (4 pending) in wireless communications and signal processing.
- Monographs:
- Robust Detection and Spectral Analysis of Signals (Ph.D. Thesis, Lund University, 2011)
- Adaptive Internal Model Control for Nonlinear Plants (M.S. Thesis, KFUPM, 2006)
IEEE Standards Contributions
- L. Wilhelmsson and N. R. Butt, “Analysis of Frequency and Power Requirements for UL-OFDMA,” IEEE 802.11 TGax Meeting, November 2014.
Professional Service & Affiliations
- Registered Member, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Contributor, IEEE 802.11 Standards Committee
- Reviewer for IEEE journals and international conferences
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Butt believes in motivating learners, delivering intuitive understanding, and fostering inspiration. He emphasizes interactive teaching, structured content delivery, and practical engagement through projects and real-world scenarios.
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Urdu (Native)
- Swedish (Professional)
Creative Work
Writes Urdu poetry and prose under the pen name Ibné Muneeb; published works featured on Rekhta and personal blogs.
