Dr. Sadaf Zeeshan

About

I am an experienced mechanical engineer, currently serving as Associate Professor at University of Central Punjab, Lahore. My expertise is in sustainable machines, robot design and navigation. I am also highly interested in agricultural precision machines. I am actively engaged in numerous research projects, teaching mechanical engineering courses and related activities. I have supervised more than 39 undergraduate mechanical engineering projects.

Employment

• University of Central Punjab Associate Professor

Education

• University of Engineering and Technology Lahore PhD Mechanical Engineering
  2018 - 2023

Projects & Funding

• Design of smart Mecanum wheelchair Pakistan Engineering Council
  2023 - 2024

Publications (21)

• Artificial neural network driven analysis of synergistic nano-lubricants for optimized engine performance
  Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Ali Ijaz Malik, Sadaf Zeeshan +5 more
  Results in Engineering 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2026.112171
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• Development of Intelligent Autonomous Four-Wheel-Steering AGVs: Performance Assessment for Optimal Maneuverability and Navigation Accuracy
  Vehicles 2026 DOI: 10.3390/vehicles8080189
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• Artificial Intelligence-Driven Failure Analysis of Smog Mitigation for Sustainable Indoor Air Quality
  Gases 2026 DOI: 10.3390/gases6020027
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• AI-Driven Analysis of Meteorological and Emission Characteristics Influencing Urban Smog: A Foundational Insight into Air Quality
  Gases 2026 DOI: 10.3390/gases6010010
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• Data-driven trajectory optimization in robotic fruit harvesting via deep learning-based perception, gripper configuration, and fruit morphometrics
  Engineering Research Express 2025 DOI: 10.1088/2631-8695/ae0ddc
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• Design, simulation, and optimized path planning of a smart mecanum wheelchair using RRT* algorithm
  Engineering Research Express 2025 DOI: 10.1088/2631-8695/ae2764
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• Artificial Intelligence Integrated Analysis of Weather and Emission Parameters for Characterizing Smog Dynamics and Mitigation Policy Design
  2025 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202512.1674.v1
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• Analysis of the impact of damage rate on the performance of orange fruit harvesting robot
  Ain Shams Engineering Journal 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103735
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• Energy transition towards electric vehicle technology: Recent advancements
  Energy Reports 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2025.02.029
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• Journal of Robotics
  Wiley 2025
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• Automated Carrot Harvesting Machine With YOLOv8 for Precision and Optimal Efficiency
  Journal of Engineering 2025 DOI: 10.1155/je/7098166
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• A review of major trends, opportunities, and technical challenges in biodiesel production from waste sources
  Energy Conversion and Management: X 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100675
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• In-Depth Evaluation of Automated Fruit Harvesting in Unstructured Environment for Improved Robot Design
  Machines 2024 DOI: 10.3390/machines12030151
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• Design and Analysis of a Solar Energy System for a Fruit Harvesting Robot in Pakistan
  Acta Technologica Agriculturae 2023 DOI: 10.2478/ata-2023-0025
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• Performance Analysis of Path Planning Algorithms for Fruit Harvesting Robot
  Journal of Biosystems Engineering 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s42853-023-00184-y
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• The Design and Evaluation of an Orange-Fruit Detection Model in a Dynamic Environment Using a Convolutional Neural Network
  Sustainability 2023 DOI: 10.3390/su15054329
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• DESIGN AND MODELLING OF A DOMESTIC SOLAR GEYSER INTEGRATED WITH PARAFFIN-WAX PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL
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• HVAC optimization of energy management: Case Study of an office building
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• Ripe Orange Detection for Fruit Harvesting Using Image Processing
  International conference on mechanical engineering (icme-22)
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• SCOPE OF FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM IN FITNESS CENTERS OF PAKISTAN AS A BACK-UP ENERGY SUPPLY
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