M A HAFIZ

Project: Acceptance Model Generator for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

Funded by the Bavarian Research Foundation (Bayerische Forschungsstiftung)

Responsibilities:

• Conducted extensive research in the field of Social Robotics, focusing on acceptance factors in HRI.
• Reviewed and synthesized insights from nearly 200 academic papers, journals, and taxonomies covering trust, usability, autonomy, and safety in human-robot collaboration.
• Developed a full-stack web-based acceptance model generator based on the taxonomy by Onnasch et al. to evaluate user acceptance in HRI scenarios.
• Built a multi-page interactive application using Flask (Python) for backend logic and HTML/CSS for frontend development.
• Designed user-friendly UI components for configuring robot types, autonomy levels, and team/task characteristics.
• Implemented logic mapping user input to psychological constructs using Pandas and Excel-based backend integration.
• Added bilingual interface support (English & German) and branded styling in line with FAPS identity.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary researchers to validate the acceptance model and align it with ongoing HRI studies.
• Delivered a complete, research-ready software tool used in preparation for behavioral experiments in HRI acceptance evaluation.

Department: Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Delivered undergraduate lectures for core courses including Signals & Systems, Electronics, and Digital Logic Design.
• Prepared and evaluated assignments, quizzes, and final exams; maintained academic records and grading in accordance with university policy.
• Supervised and guided lab sessions for practical courses including MATLAB simulations, Python programming, Microprocessor & Microcontroller programming (8085/8051), and digital electronics circuit design.
• Mentored students on final-year project proposals and implementation strategies in embedded systems and applied electronics.
• Conducted oral assessments and academic counseling to support students' learning goals and improve technical understanding.
• Collaborated with faculty members to revise curriculum structure and update lab manuals to align with industry-relevant skills.

Department: Power Plant Operations (Gas-Based Energy Generation, 100 MW Capacity)

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a core team member in a 100 MW gas-powered energy plant, supporting continuous industrial energy demands for one of the largest steel and power manufacturers in the region.
• Monitored and maintained the Rolls Royce Bergen Gas Engines to ensure efficient and uninterrupted electricity generation.
• Designed and installed sensors to detect abnormal operating conditions such as temperature, vibration, or leakage, enabling proactive and predictive maintenance.
• Performed regular scheduled maintenance on gas engines and auxiliaries including alternators, compressors, cooling systems, and control panels.
• Managed power intake from the national grid and synchronized it with in-house generation systems during peak and off-peak load conditions.
• Led troubleshooting and fault diagnostics on electrical and mechanical subsystems to minimize downtime and avoid operational risks.
• Generated and submitted daily operational and energy output reports to senior leadership, including the Managing Director.
• Assisted in shutdown planning, load balancing, and performance optimization during plant overhauls and emergency maintenance scenarios.