Engr. Dr. Muhammad Kazim Raza
Brief Bio
Dr. Raza is a mechanical engineer specializing in advanced manufacturing systems, multi-agent systems, and swarm engineering. He has over nine years of experience in higher education, with a strong focus on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and student-centered teaching methodologies.
His research centers on the design and development of self-organizing multi-agent systems, integrating machine learning, control strategies, and shared mental models to enable adaptive and intelligent manufacturing environments. His work contributes to scalable coordination frameworks and autonomous decision-making in dynamic industrial systems.
He has published in internationally recognized journals and conferences, including IEEE platforms and the Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, and actively collaborates with leading researchers in the field of design engineering and complex systems.
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PhD Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing & Production Systems) |
Beijing Institute of Technology, China |
2020 – 2026 |
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MS Mechanical Design Engineering |
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore |
2015 – 2017 |
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BS Mechanical Engineering |
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila |
2009 – 2013 |
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Industrial Liaison Officer & Lecturer |
NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan |
2015 – 2022 |
Professional Associations
- Pakistan Engineering Council (RE)
Research Interests
- Self-organizing multi-agent systems
- Swarm engineering and adaptive coordination
- Machine learning in manufacturing systems
- Supervisory control and intelligent automation
- Human–robot interaction and shared mental models
Research Impact:
- Publications: 09
- h-index: 3
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Towards Adaptive-Evolutionary Design: Enabling Self-Redefining Systems Through Multi-Intelligence Agentic System and Data-Informed Adaptation |
2026 |
Accepted JMD |
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Intelligent Adaptive Coordination (IAC) Framework: A Novel Approach for Scalable and Adaptive Multi-Agent Systems in Dynamic Environments |
2026 |
Accepted JCISE |
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A Design Framework for Scalable and Adaptive Multi-Agent Coordination in Dynamic Environments: Addressing Concurrent Agent and Environment Interactions |
2024 |
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Design and Deployment of Swarm Engineering Systems: Insights, Challenges, and Innovations |
2024 |
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Self and Target Locating with Cooperation of Heterogeneous Unmanned Vehicles in the Denial Environment |
2024 |
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Kinematic Analysis and Geometrical Improvement of an Industrial Robotic Arm |
2018 |
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Parametric Study of Solar Thermal Energy Storage Unit for Heating Applications using TRNSYS |
2022 |
Conference (ICME-22, UET Lahore) |
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Novel Computational Design for Condenser with Modifications |
2022 |
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Innovative Computational Design for Modified Condenser |
2022 |
Journal (ICR) |
Raza Muhammad Kazim, Jelena Milisavljevic Syed, Guoxin Wang, Zhenjun Ming, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree. “Towards Adaptive-Evolutionary Design: Enabling Self-Redefining Systems Through Multi-Intelligence Agentic System and Data-Informed Adaptation”. Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering [Accepted].
Raza Muhammad Kazim, Guoxin Wang, Zhenjun Ming, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree. “Intelligent Adaptive Coordination (IAC) Framework: A Novel Approach for Scalable and Adaptive Multi-Agent Systems in Dynamic Environments”, Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering [Accepted].
Raza Muhammad Kazim, Guoxin Wang, Zhenjun Ming, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree “A Design Framework for Scalable and Adaptive Multi-Agent Coordination in Dynamic Environments: Addressing Concurrent Agent and Environment Interactions”, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10965637.
Raza Muhammad Kazim, Guoxin Wang, Zhenjun Ming, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree “Design and Deployment of Swarm Engineering Systems: Insights, Challenges, and Innovations”, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10965637.
Amjad Muhammad, Raza Muhammad Kazim “Self and Target Locating with Cooperation of Heterogeneous Unmanned Vehicles in the Denial Environment”, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10956130.
Raza, K., Khan, T. A., & Abbas, N. (2018). Kinematic analysis and geometrical improvement of an industrial robotic arm. Journal of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences, 30(3), 218-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2018.03.005 [Citation: 63]
Zulkarnain Abbas, Mohsin Tahir, Wasim Ilyas, Saqlain Abbas, Kazim Raza and Dongwon Chen , “Parametric Study of Solar Thermal Energy Storage Unit for Heating Applications using TRNSYS” Conference: International Conference on Mechanical Engineering -2022 (ICME-22) At: UET Lahore, Pakistan.
- Zohaib, T. Manzoor, A. Abbas, and K. Raza, “Novel computational design for condenser with some modification,” UMT Artif. Intell. Rev., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 00- 00, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.32350.icr.21.03.
Zohaib, Mirza & Manzoor, Dr Tariq & Abbas, Azhar & Raza, Kazim. (2022). Innovative Computing Review (ICR) Title: Novel computational Design for Designing a Modified Condenser Affiliation (s): NFC IET MECHANICAL History. 2. 00-00.
Courses
- Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanics of Machines
- Robotics and Automation
Teaching Philosophy
Focus on integrating theory with industrial applications, promoting problem-based learning, and aligning coursework with Outcome-Based Education standards.
Collaborations and Honors
- Prof. Wang Guoxin – Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
- Prof. Farrokh Mistree – University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA
- Prof. Naseem Abbas – Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
Collaboration
Interested in international collaborations in:
- Swarm engineering and multi-agent systems
- Smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0
- AI-driven design and automation
Contact
- xxxx-xxxxxxx
- [email protected]