Dr. Abubakr Muhammad

Dr. Abubakr Muhammad

An accomplished associate professor of electrical engineering at LUMS, is a visionary leader in the fields of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. As the founding director of the Center for Water Informatics & Technology (WIT) and the lead for NCRA National Agricultural Robotics Lab at LUMS, he has spearheaded groundbreaking research with profound applications in water management, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the esteemed Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, his academic journey is marked by excellence, earning him the institute-wide Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award.

Since 2008, Dr. Muhammad’s research group at LUMS has been at the forefront of applied research, pioneering advancements in robotics, automation, and AI. His contributions extend beyond academia, as he actively advises government agencies and industry stakeholders in Pakistan on water, climate, and agricultural policy, leveraging emerging digital technologies for transformative impact.