Dr. Syed Mohsin Saif

I am an accomplished academician and researcher with over 11+ years of experience in higher education, specializing in Software Engineering, Information Security, and Machine Learning applications. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at IUST, I actively contribute to curriculum innovation, research advancement, and student mentorship.

My work integrates teaching excellence with research-driven insights, focusing on solving real-world problems through interdisciplinary approaches.

Assistant Professor – IUST (2018–Present)

Teaching & Academic Engagement

• Delivered UG & PG courses: Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, OS, Networks, Web Programming
• Adopted active learning, flipped classroom, and student-centric pedagogy
• Supervised MCA & MSc IT final year projects
• Conducted internal and external academic evaluations

Curriculum Design & Development

• Designed 2-year MCA program
• Revamped MSIT curriculum
• Developed FYUGP-aligned BS-CS program
• Contributed to syllabus revision and lab manuals

Research & Mentorship

• Published in Springer, IEEE, and Scopus-indexed journals
• Mentored interdisciplinary student research projects
• Focused on Software Effort Estimation and ML in Healthcare

Administrative & Leadership Roles

• Lab Coordinator
• Industry Connect Lead
• Time Table Coordinator
• Sports Coordinator
• Member – PhD Regulation Drafting Committee
• Member – Project Evaluation Committee

Community & Industry Outreach

• Organized outreach programs for schools and colleges
• Promoted awareness of emerging technologies and careers
• Bridged academia-industry gap through initiatives

Assistant Professor (Remote) – University of the People (2022–2024)

Teaching Roles

• Taught global learners from 200+ countries
• Courses: Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Research Methodology
• Provided personalized feedback in asynchronous learning environment

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Developed Capstone course (MSIT)
• Worked on curriculum design & outcome mapping
• Reviewed and updated course content

Committees & Academic Contribution

• Program Advisory Group Member
• Curriculum Design & Review Committee
• Faculty development workshops (SharePoint, assessment)

Student Mentorship

• Guided non-traditional and global learners
• Academic advising and project supervision

Teaching Assistant – MANUU (2015–2017)

• Conducted tutorials and lab sessions (C/C++, Data Structures, Web Tech)
• Assisted curriculum delivery and assessments
• Supported diverse student populations

• Publications: 22+
• Citations: 280+
• h-index: 8
• Research Areas: Software Engineering, ML Healthcare, Web Engineering

Google Scholar Profile

• Software Engineering
• Information Security
• Cloud & Grid Computing
• Operating Systems
• Computer Networks
• Python Programming
• Research Methodology

• Member – Curriculum Committees
• External Examiner – National Universities
• Lab Manual Development Committees
• PhD Regulation Drafting Committee
• Community Connect & Industry Connect Lead

• AI-Powered STEM Learning Platform (RAG-based)
• Flood & Drought Prediction using Deep Learning
• Electronic Health Record System
• Online Diagnostic Systems

Selected high-impact publications available on:

Institutional & Departmental Roles

• Industry Connect Lead – Facilitating collaboration between academia and industry
• Lab Coordinator – Department of Computer Science, IUST
• Time Table Coordinator – Academic scheduling and planning
• Sports Coordinator – Promoting student engagement and extracurricular development

Curriculum & Academic Governance

• Member – Program Advisory Group, University of the People (USA)
• Member – Curriculum Refresh & Design Committee, University of the People
• Member Secretary – PhD Regulations Drafting Committee, IUST
• Member – Committee for Elective Course Design & Curriculum Development

Evaluation & Examination Responsibilities

• External Examiner – Question paper setting for national universities
• Member – Internal Project Evaluation Committee (MCA & MSc IT)
• Member – Comprehensive Viva Committees (MCA & MSc IT programs)
• Invigilation Supervisor – University-level entrance examinations

Academic Development & Resources

• Member – Lab Manual Preparation Committees (Web Tech, Image Processing, .NET, Bioinformatics, C/C++)
• Member – Booklist Preparation Committee for Central Library, IUST

Committees & Institutional Services

• Member – Departmental Enquiry Committee
• Member – Publicity Committee for national workshops and academic events
• Contributor – NAAC, NBA, and AICTE accreditation processes

Cyber Awareness & Digital Literacy

• Served as a Cyber Ambassador under the Ministry of IT, Government of India
• Conducted awareness initiatives on Cybercrime prevention, Digital Privacy, and Secure Online Transactions
• Promoted safe use of e-Governance platforms among the general public

Academic–Industry–Community Engagement

• Led Industry Connect initiatives at IUST to bridge the gap between academia and industry expectations
• Actively involved in Community Connect programs, conducting outreach sessions for school and college students
• Delivered awareness lectures on emerging technologies, ICT trends, and career opportunities

Research & Innovation Ecosystem

• Founding Member of Kwintech-R Labs, fostering research culture and innovation among students
• Encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration and startup-oriented thinking

Social Responsibility & Volunteering

• Founding Member of NSSM Foundation for Relief and Rescue, supporting humanitarian efforts during emergencies
• Actively engaged in community welfare and crisis response initiatives

Student Mentorship & Inclusion

• Provided academic mentoring and guidance to students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds
• Supported non-native learners in adapting to higher education systems

Email: syedmohsin.saif24@gmail.com

Phone: +91-7207079656

ORCID: 0000-0001-7237-8828

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