Faculty Danyal Mahmood

Danyal Mahmood

Assistant Professor
Summary

Dr. Danyal Mahmood is a dedicated Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Pakistan, with a robust academic and professional background in biomedical signal processing, neurofeedback training, and artificial intelligence. With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia, Dr. Mahmood’s research delves into the neuro-physiological effects of EEG-based neurofeedback training on cognitive functions, contributing to multiple high-impact publications and advancing knowledge in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Dr. Mahmood’s career is marked by a blend of academic excellence and practical experience. At UTAR, he led groundbreaking research on neurofeedback training, resulting in several journal articles and conference papers that have shaped current understanding in the field. His technical proficiency includes advanced tools and methodologies such as MATLAB, Python, and TensorFlow, complementing his deep knowledge of digital signal processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Previously, as a Production Supervisor at Akhter Solar LTD, Dr. Mahmood improved production efficiency by 15% through effective team management and task prioritization. His early career included hands-on work with embedded systems during an internship at National Development Complex (NDC) and key contributions to research at Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) and Shenzhen University. Active in academic committees and outreach, Dr. Mahmood excels in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, enhancing both research and educational initiatives in biomedical engineering.

Academic Background
PhD (EEG Signal processing and Analysis) Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman January 05, 2021 - July 19, 2024
Honours and Awards
Publications
Exploring the efficacy of neurofeedback training in modulating alpha-frequency band and its effects on functional connectivity and band power November 15, 2024 Expert Systems with Applications - Volume 254, Article Number 124415
Einführung in nicht-invasive biomedizinische Signale für die Gesundheitsversorgung May 18, 2024 Book on Fortschritte in der nicht-invasiven biomedizinischen Signalverarbeitung mit ML - 1st Edition, Chapter 1, Pages 1-28
Attention-related power and functional connectivity modulation associated with long-term alpha neurofeedback training January 01, 2024 Biomedical Signal Processing and Control - Volume 87, Part B , Article Number 105431
Introduction to Non-Invasive Biomedical Signals for Healthcare February 23, 2023 Book on Advances in Non-Invasive Biomedical Signal Sensing and Processing with Machine Learning - 1st Edition, Chapter 1, Pages 1-24
The Effect of Music Listening on EEG Functional Connectivity of Brain: A Short-Duration and Long-Duration Study January 24, 2022 Mathematics - Volume 10, Issue 3, Article Number 349
Conferences
SAE-Swin: Sparsity Aware Efficient Swin Transformer for Virtual Histopathological Staining August 19, 2025 - August 21, 2025 Muhammad Altaf Hussain, Muhammad Asim Waris, Muhammad Usman Akram, Ali Hassan, Amber Javaid, Fariha Sahrish, Danyal Mahmood, International conference on WorldS4
Analyzing the Effect of Relaxing Natural Sounds on the Human Brain During Alpha Up-Regulation Neurofeedback Training September 03, 2024 - September 05, 2024 Humaira Nisar, Yin Ni Ong, Danyal Mahmood, 2024 IEEE 8th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Applications (ICSIPA)
Congruency Effect During Attention Network Task for Electroencephalogram-Based Alpha Neurofeedback Training June 14, 2024 - June 16, 2024 Danyal Mahmood, Humaira Nisar, Siti Atiyah Ali, 2024 IEEE 6th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability (ECBIOS)
3D Virtual Fitting Network (3D VFN) May 02, 2024 - August 04, 2024 Danyal Mahmood, Wei Wen Leong, Humaira Nisar, Ahmad Uzair bin Mazlan, 4th International Conference on Image Processing and Vision Engineering, IMPROVE 2024
Effectiveness of Online Ocular Artifact Removal from Electroencephalogram Signal during Neurofeedback Training September 23, 2022 - September 24, 2022 Danyal Mahmood, Ho Jun Leong, Humaira Nisar, 2022 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Smart Technologies, ICETST 2022
Removal of Physiological Artifacts from Electroencephalogram Signals: A Review and Case Study December 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021 Danyal Mahmood, Humaira Nisar, Yap Vooi Voon, 2021 IEEE 9th Conference on System, Process and Control, ICSPC 2021
Comparison of Segmentation Performance of Activated Sludge Flocs Using Bright-Field and Phase-Contrast Microscopy at Different Magnifications October 03, 2021 - October 06, 2021 Der Sheng Tan, Danyal Mahmood, Humaira Nisar, Kim Ho Yeap, Veerendra Dakulagi, Ahmed Elaraby, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Production Supervisor Akhter Solar Ltd November 03, 2016 - November 06, 2017
Intern National Defense Complex August 16, 2016 - October 14, 2016