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Naghmash Ali

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I'm Naghmash, a researcher and engineer based in Shenzhen, currently leading data-driven energy research at Tsinghua SIGS.

Research Scientist at Tsinghua University and Chief Data Scientist at CyberGen, with a focus on ocean energy systems and AI-driven power optimization.

950+ citations and 30+ publications across Applied Energy, Energy, and IEEE Transactions — bridging research and industry through deployable AI.

From research to deployment. Low-carbon power systems where rigorous control theory meets production-grade AI — built around measurable performance, principled design, and engineering discipline.

Expertise

01 / Research

Energy Systems Research

Building research at the intersection of Ocean Energy, Offshore Microgrids, and LLM Operations for next-generation power systems.

Experience

Chief Data Scientist & Director, Managed Services

01

CyberGen Inc

  • Lead AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives
  • Direct managed-services delivery of enterprise AI/ML solutions
  • Build and mentor teams of data scientists and ML engineers

Florida, USA

Co-founder & Chief Scientist

02

Qubit Dynamics

  • Leading an AI research lab bridging academic work with industry applications
  • Building AI solutions across energy, industrial, and enterprise domains
  • Forming partnerships with tech companies and research institutions

Pakistan

Research Scientist

03

SIGS, Tsinghua University

  • Data-driven optimization for ocean-energy use in offshore microgrids
  • LLM-enhanced operational strategies for power systems
  • Planning & control framework for offshore microgrids via LLMs

Shenzhen, China

Postdoctoral Fellow

04

SIGS, Tsinghua University

  • Mentor MS and PhD students through their research
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
  • Secure research grants and funding

Shenzhen, China

Assistant Professor

05

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University

  • Chair, Project Coordinating Committee
  • Member, Board of Advanced Studies & Research (BASAR)
  • Supervised MS and PhD research theses

Karachi, Pakistan

Lecturer

06

The University of Faisalabad

  • Supervised undergraduate Final Year Projects
  • Co-designed outcome-based course curriculum
  • Taught DSP, Signals & Systems, and Power Systems

Faisalabad, Pakistan

Education

Twelve years of formal study in control, power, and electrical systems — from Faisalabad to Shenzhen.

Shandong University campus

Doctorate

2018 - 2022

2018 - 2022

Ph.D. in Control System and Automation (Electrical Engineering)

Shandong University, China

CGPA: 4.00/4.00

Thesis: Controller Design for Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging System Using LCC-S Compensation Topology

Advisor: Dr. Liu Zhizhen

National University of Sciences and Technology campus

Master's

2014 - 2016

2014 - 2016

M.S. Electrical Engineering

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan

CGPA: 3.55/4.00

Thesis: Backstepping Based Non-linear Controller for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Photovoltaic System

Advisor: Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed

COMSATS University campus

Bachelor's

2010 - 2014

2010 - 2014

B.S. Electrical Engineering

COMSATS University, Pakistan

CGPA: 3.38/4.00

Thesis: Compensation of Distribution System Voltage Using Dynamic Voltage Restorer

Advisor: Dr. Laiq Khan

Awards & Honors

Recognition collected over a decade of research — scholarships, postdoctoral honors, and merit awards across three institutions.

Tsinghua University campus

Featured Honor

2024

Tsinghua University. Shenzhen Campus

01

Excellent Postdoc Award

Tsinghua University

Honored for outstanding contributions in postdoctoral research

02

Chinese Government Scholarship

Ph.D. Studies

Awarded the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship for PhD studies

2018
03

Excellent Researcher Award

Master's Studies

Awarded for publishing high quality research work during masters

2016
04

Taleem Fund Scholarship

Undergraduate Studies

Recipient of the esteemed Taleem Fund Scholarship for undergraduate studies

2010

FeaturedResearch

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Ocean Energy Systems & Offshore Microgrids

Research Interests

Ocean Energy Systems & Offshore Microgrids

Data-Driven Power System Optimization

Research Interests

Data-Driven Power System Optimization

Nonlinear Control & Electric Vehicle Systems

Research Interests

Nonlinear Control & Electric Vehicle Systems

Large Action Models & AI Integration

Research Interests

Large Action Models & AI Integration

Thoughts

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