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Associate Professor Khalid Arif BSc(Hons), MEng, PhD

Associate Professor in Mechatronics and Robotics

Doctoral Mentor Supervisor
School of Food and Advanced Technology

My research interests include sensors, robotics, smart systems, machine and deep learning. Please visit Sensors and Smart Systems Lab website  or the links below for more details about my work.

ORCID iD: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9042-4509 

GoogleScholar: https://scholar.google.co.nz/citations?user=CstFmhcAAAAJ

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Khalid_Arif

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/DrKMArif

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: AV1.19, 229 Dairy Flat Highway
    Campus: Albany

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - University of Engineering and Technology (2000)
  • Master of Engineering - University of Tokyo (2004)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Purdue University (2011)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Mentor Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

  1. Sensors
  2. Robotics
  3. Smart Systems
  4. Autonomous Systems
  5. Machine and Deep Learning
  6. 3D/4D Printing

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Design – for Commerce, Community and Culture, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Automation and Control Engineering (091302): Autonomous Vehicles (091303): Biomedical Engineering (090300): Biomedical Instrumentation (090303): Electrical and Electronic Engineering (090600): Engineering (090000):
Information And Computing Sciences (080000):
Manufacturing Engineering (091000): Manufacturing Robotics and Mechatronics (excl. Automotive Mechatronics) (091007): Mechanical Engineering (091300): Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) (091306): Microtechnology (091009): Precision Engineering (091011)

Keywords

Sensors;  Robotics; Autonomous Systems; Artifical Intelligence; Mechatronics;  IOT; MEMS; Microfluidics; 3D Printing; Inkjet Printing; Additive Manufacturing

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 2 25

Completed Projects

Project Title: Pastoral Robot - Pastoral Metering

Date Range: 2016 - 2021

Funding Bodies: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; C-Dax Ltd

Project Team:

Project Title: PSAF: Automated Concrete Polishing

Date Range: 2016 - 2019

Funding Bodies: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Massey Ventures Ltd

Project Team:

Research Outputs

Journal

Jaywant, SA., Singh, H., & Arif, KM. (2024). Capillary zone electrophoresis: Opportunities and challenges in miniaturization for environmental monitoring. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research. 43
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Lal, K., Jaywant, SA., & Arif, KM. (2023). Electrochemical and Optical Sensors for Real-Time Detection of Nitrate in Water. Sensors. 23(16)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Collingwood, J., De Silva, K., & Arif, K. (2023). High-speed 3D printing for microfluidics: Opportunities and challenges. Materials Today: Proceedings.
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Austin, B., Dixon, B., & Arif, K. (2023). An investigation into tubular 3D printed coronary heart stents. Materials Today: Proceedings.
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Raza, A., Potgieter, J., Imdad, A., Rimašauskienė, R., & Arif, KM. (2023). 3D printed biodegradable polymer reinforced concrete with high structural stability. Structures. 51, 1609-1621
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Ali, S., Alam, F., Arif, KM., & Potgieter, J. (2023). Low-Cost CO Sensor Calibration Using One Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network. Sensors. 23(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Jaywant, SA., Singh, H., & Arif, KM. (2022). Low-Cost Sensor for Continuous Measurement of Brix in Liquids. Sensors. 22(23)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Lal, K., Noble, F., & Arif, KM. (2022). Methamphetamine detection using nanoparticle-based biosensors: A comprehensive review. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research. 38
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2022). A weight optimization-based transfer learning approach for plant disease detection of New Zealand vegetables. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Mohsin, H., Potgieter, J., Arif, KM., Anwar, S., AlFaify, A., . . . Farooq, MU. (2022). Hybrid deposition additive manufacturing: novel volume distribution, thermo-mechanical characterization, and image analysis. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering. 44(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2022). A Performance-Optimized Deep Learning-based Plant Disease Detection Approach for Horticultural Crops of New Zealand. IEEE Access.
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Shaukat, A., Umer, R., Noble, F., & Arif, KM. (2022). All-Dielectric Transreflective Angle-Insensitive Near-Infrared (NIR) Filter. Nanomaterials. 12(15)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2022). Weed Detection by Faster RCNN Model: An Enhanced Anchor Box Approach. Agronomy. 12(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Rehmani, MAA., Lal, K., Shaukat, A., & Arif, KM. (2022). Laser ablation assisted micropattern screen printed transduction electrodes for sensing applications. Scientific Reports. 12(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Velayudhan, KK., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2022). Weed Identification by Single-Stage and Two-Stage Neural Networks: A Study on the Impact of Image Resizers and Weights Optimization Algorithms. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Mohsin, H., Potgieter, J., Ishfaq, K., Archer, R., Qun, C., . . . Arif, KM. (2022). Partial Biodegradable Blend with High Stability against Biodegradation for Fused Deposition Modeling. Polymers. 14(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Mohsin, H., Naveed, R., Potgieter, J., Ishfaq, K., Ray, S., . . . Arif, KM. (2022). Partial Biodegradable Blend for Fused Filament Fabrication: In-Process Thermal and Post-Printing Moisture Resistance. Polymers. 14(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Jaywant, SA., Singh, H., & Arif, KM. (2022). Sensors and Instruments for Brix Measurement: A Review. Sensors. 22(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2021). Correction to: Automation in Agriculture by Machine and Deep Learning Techniques: A Review of Recent Developments (Precision Agriculture, (2021), 22, 6, (2053-2091), 10.1007/s11119-021-09806-x). Precision Agriculture. 22(6), 2092-2094
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Mohsin, H., Chen, JQ., Ray, S., & Arif, KM. (2021). Partial polymer blend for fused filament fabrication with high thermal stability. Polymers. 13(19)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
van Vuuren, JJ., Tang, L., Al-Bahadly, I., & Arif, KM. (2021). A Benchmarking Platform for Learning-Based Grasp Synthesis Methodologies. Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications. 102(3)
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Arif, K.
Rehmani, MAA., & Arif, KM. (2021). High resolution electrohydrodynamic printing of conductive ink with an aligned aperture coaxial printhead. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 115(9-10), 2785-2800
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2021). Automation in Agriculture by Machine and Deep Learning Techniques: A Review of Recent Developments. Precision Agriculture. 22(6), 2053-2091
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Rehmani, MAA., Jaywant, SA., & Arif, KM. (2021). Study of microchannels fabricated using desktop fused deposition modeling systems. Micromachines. 12(1), 1-20
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Hammad Saleem, M., Khanchi, S., Potgieter, J., & Mahmood Arif, K. (2020). Image-based plant disease identification by deep learning meta-architectures. Plants. 9(11), 1-23
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2020). Plant disease classification: A comparative evaluation of convolutional neural networks and deep learning optimizers. Plants. 9(10), 1-17
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Mahmood, I., Raza, A., Mehmood, A., Ahmad, N., & Arif, K. (2020). Evaluation of human brain hyperthermia using exergy balance equation. Journal of Thermal Biology. 93
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Shaukat, A., Noble, F., & Arif, KM. (2020). Nanostructured color filters: A review of recent developments. Nanomaterials. 10(8), 1-36
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Ray, S., Archer, R., & Arif, KM. (2020). Polylactic acid and high-density polyethylene blend: Characterization and application in additive manufacturing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 137(48)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Van Vuuren, JJ., Tang, L., Al-Bahadly, I., & Arif, KM. (2020). A 3-Stage Machine Learning-Based Novel Object Grasping Methodology. IEEE Access. 8, 74216-74236
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Arif, K.
Jaywant, SA., & Arif, KM. (2020). Study of parameters affecting microcontact printing of thiols on gold-coated substrate. International Journal of Modern Physics B. 34(1-3)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Ray, S., Archer, R., & Arif, KM. (2019). Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and polypropylene blend with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties for fused filament fabrication. Materials. 12(24)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Ray, S., Archer, R., & Arif, KM. (2020). Preparation and characterization of thermally stable ABS/HDPE blend for fused filament fabrication. Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 35(2), 230-240
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Wilson, S., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2019). Robot-Assisted Floor Surface Profiling Using Low-Cost Sensors. Remote Sensing. 11(22)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Jaywant, SA., & Mahmood Arif, K. (2019). A comprehensive review of micro fluidic water quality monitoring sensors. Sensors (Switzerland). 19(21)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Saleem, MH., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2019). Plant disease detection and classification by deep learning. Plants. 8(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Sodavaram, NK., & Arif, K. (2019). Fatigue testing of integrated thin film metal membranes for implantable biomedical pressure sensors. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology. 33(7), 3383-3389 Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12206-019-0633-2
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Archer, R., & Arif, KM. (2019). Effect of material and process specific factors on the strength of printed parts in fused filament fabrication: A review of recent developments. Materials. 12(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Archer, R., & Arif, KM. (2019). In-process thermal treatment of polylactic acid in fused deposition modelling. Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 34(6), 701-713
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Sodavaram, NK., McCormick, D., Alam, F., Potgieter, J., Budgett, DM., & Arif, KM. (2019). Modeling, simulation and experimental validation of fatigue behavior of thin-film titanium membranes: For chronic intracranial pressure monitoring. Microsystem Technologies. 25(9), 3489-3501
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Whyman, S., Arif, KM., & Potgieter, J. (2018). Design and development of an extrusion system for 3D printing biopolymer pellets. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 96(9-12), 3417-3428
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Ferreira, A., Arif, KM., Dirven, S., & Potgieter, J. (2017). Retrofitment, open-sourcing, and characterisation of a legacy fused deposition modelling system. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 90(9-12), 3357-3367
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Brooks, BJ., Arif, KM., Dirven, S., & Potgieter, J. (2017). Robot-assisted 3D printing of biopolymer thin shells. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 89(1-4), 957-968
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Sodavaram, NK., & Arif, KM. (2016). A compact stepper motor actuated disposable microgripper. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing. 17(10), 1359-1364
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM. (2016). Discrete dipole approximation simulation of bead enhanced diffraction grating biosensor. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer. 179, 105-111
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Raza, A., Diegel, O., & Arif, KM. (2014). Robowler: Design and development of a cricket bowling machine ensuring ball seam position. Journal of Central South University. 21(11), 4142-4149
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Najam, MTB., Arif, KM., & Lee, YG. (2013). Novel method for laser focal point positioning on the cover slip for TPP-based microfabrication and detection of the cured structure under optical microscope. Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics. 111(1), 141-147
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., Raza, A., & Tabassum, SA. (2010). Visual servo based automation of an articulated robot work cell for part handling. Journal of Automation & Systems Engineering. 4(1), 1-10 Retrieved from http://jase.esrgroups.org/papers/4_1_1_10.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., & Murakami, T. (2009). Slant beam rotation UV scanning to eliminate stair-steps in stereolithography fabrications. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 41(5-6), 527-537
[Journal article]Authored by: Arif, K.

Book

Lal, K., Thomas, T., & Arif, K. (2023). Performance Evaluation of Interdigitated Electrodes for Electrochemical Detection of Nitrates in Water. (pp. 407 - 413).
[Chapter]Authored by: Arif, K.

Thesis

Arif, KM. (2011). Portable biosensor with coincident imaging and diffractometry. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM. (2004). Slant beam rotation scanning for stair-steps reduction in stereolithography. (Master's Thesis)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Arif, K.

IP

Savran, CA., & Arif, KM.(2015). . 8933384: Multi-technique imaging system using vertical motion of stage to switch imaging techniques
[Patent]Authored by: Arif, K.

Conference

Ripa, L., & Arif, KM. (2022). Orchard Yield Estimation using Multi-angle Image Processing. 2022 28th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, M2VIP 2022.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Shaukat, A., & Arif, KM. (2021). All dielectric ultra-thin trans-reflective color filter. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Vol. 11694
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Jaywant, SA., Arif, KM., Potgieter, J., & Avci, E. (2019). Self-assembled optical diffraction patterns for applications in water quality monitoring. Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST. Vol. 2019-December
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K., Avci, E.
Rehmani, MAA., & Arif, KM. (2019). Capacitive transduction schemes for environmental humidity sensors. Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST. Vol. 2019-December
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Shaukat, A., & Arif, K. (2019). Design of CMOS compatible plasmonic color filter for high selectivity. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Vol. 11200
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Van Vuuren, JJ., Tang, L., Al-Bahadly, I., & Arif, K. (2019). Towards the autonomous robotic gripping and handling of novel objects. Proceedings of the 14th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2019. (pp. 1006 - 1010).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Arif, K.
Jaywant, SA., Potgieter, J., & Arif, K. (2018). Characterization of Low Cost Fluidic Components for Biosensing Applications. Proceedings - 2018 5th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, APWC on CSE 2018. (pp. 45 - 50).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Kumar, N., Budgett, D., & Arif, KM. (2018). Fatigue Testing of Thin-Film Membranes for Implantable Intracranial Pressure Sensors. , MaD for the Future 2018: The Second National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2018). Enhancement of strength in OS printers and visual predictive approach for strength and ductility. , MaD for the Future 2018: The Second National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Arif, K.
Whyman, S., Fry, M., & Arif, KM. (2018). Extrusion based 3D printing from metal/polymer pellets. , MaD for the Future 2018: The Second National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Arif, K.
Konings, D., Parr, B., Waddell, C., Alam, F., Arif, KM., & Lai, EMK. (2017). HVLP: Hybrid visible light positioning of a mobile robot. 2017 24th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, M2VIP 2017. Vol. 2017-December (pp. 1 - 6).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harris, M., Potgieter, J., Arif, K., & Archer, R. (2017). Large scale 3D printing: Feasibility of novel extrusion based process and requisite materials. 2017 24th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, M2VIP 2017. Vol. 2017-December (pp. 1 - 6).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Silver, K., Potgieter, J., Arif, K., & Archer, R. (2017). Opportunities and challenges for large scale 3D printing of complex parts. 2017 24th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, M2VIP 2017. Vol. 2017-December (pp. 1 - 6).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Wilson, S., Potgieter, J., & Arif, K. (2017). Floor surface mapping using mobile robot and 2D laser scanner. 2017 24th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, M2VIP 2017. Vol. 2017-December (pp. 1 - 6).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Wilson, H., Arif, KM., & Potgieter, J. (2017). Retrofitment and optimization of a legacy FDM system for biopolymer 3D printing. Poster session presented at the meeting of MaD for the Future 2017: A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Arif, K.
Harrid, M., Arif, KM., Potgieter, J., & Archer, RH. (2017). Improving the rate of crystallization of Polylactic acid (PLA) on open source 3D printers. Poster session presented at the meeting of MaD for the Future 2017: A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Arif, K.
Silver, K., Arif, KM., Archer, R., & Potgieter, J. (2017). Large scale printing in the dairy industry. Poster session presented at the meeting of MaD for the Future 2017: A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Arif, K.
Whyman, S., Arif, KM., & Potgieter, J. (2017). Extrusion system for 3D printing from biopolymer pellets. Poster session presented at the meeting of MaD for the Future 2017: A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Arif, K.
Ferreria, A., Arif, KM., & potgieter, . (2017, May). Investigation of the temporal spacing effect on fused deposition modelled part properties. Presented at MaD for the Future 2017: A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Arif, K.
Potgieter, J., & Arif, KA. (2017, May). Massey University Centre for Additive Manufacturing: A Revolution in Design Engineering. Presented at MaD for the Future 2017: A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design. ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Arif, K.
Tubman, R., Potgieter, J., & Arif, KM. (2017). Efficient robotic SLAM by fusion of RatSLAM and RGBD-SLAM. M2VIP 2016 - Proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Kumar, A., Sharifi, H., & Arif, KM. (2017). Mobile machine vision development for urine patch detection. M2VIP 2016 - Proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., & Potgieter, J. (2017). Particle image velocimetry study of displacement field in granular continua under axisymmetric conditions. M2VIP 2016 - Proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Sharifi, H., Kumar, A., Alam, F., & Arif, KM. (2016). Indoor localization of mobile robot with visible light communication. MESA 2016 - 12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications - Conference Proceedings.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Sodavaram, NK., Arif, KM., Budgett, DM., & McCormick, D. (2016). Size optimization and fatigue study of Ti-6Al-4V membranes for long-term ICP measurement. MESA 2016 - 12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications - Conference Proceedings.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Pillearachchige, K., Pereira, T., & Arif, KM. (2016). Bio-inspired multitasking robotic gripper design and development. MESA 2016 - 12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications - Conference Proceedings.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Lal, K., & Arif, KM. (2016). Feature extraction for moving object detection in a non-stationary background. MESA 2016 - 12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications - Conference Proceedings.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Tubman, R., & Arif, KM. (2016). Efficient people search and gesture recognition using a Kinect interfaced mobile robot. 2016 IEEE 14th International Workshop on Advanced Motion Control, AMC 2016. (pp. 220 - 226).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM. (2015, October). Smart phone controlled compact optical imaging system for biosensing applications. Presented at SPIE/OSJ Biophotonics Japan. University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Campus, Tokyo, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Arif, K.
Ahmed, AJ., & Arif, KM. (2014). An automated and cost-effective microfluidic platform for biosensing applications. Poster session presented at the meeting of 24th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors. Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Arif, K.
Kim, D., & Arif, KM. (2014). Learning from NI Go, Sow, Grow Autonomous Robotic Competition. Poster session presented at the meeting of Spatially Enabled Livestock Management Symposium 2014. Hamilton, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., Potgieter, J., & Diegel, O. (2013). Simulation of nanoparticle enhanced diffraction grating biosensor using DDA. 4th International Conference on Photonics, ICP 2013 - Conference Proceeding. (pp. 265 - 267).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., & Savran, CA. (2011). A portable system for imaging and diffractometry. In Optics InfoBase Conference Papers
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Arif, K.
Hayrapetyan, K., Arif, KM., Savran, CA., & Nolte, DD. (2011). Nanoparticle light scattering on interferometric surfaces. Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE. Vol. 7908
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Lim, Y., Nolte, DD., Arif, K., & Savran, C. (2010). Limit of detection for a bead-based diffraction biosensor. Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE. Vol. 7574
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., Aftab, Z., & Najam, MTB. (2007). Layered Manufacturing System Using Industrial Robot to Support Mechatronic Product Development. (pp. 616 - 625). : International Conference on Manufacturing Automation
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., Murakami, T., & Sakai, T. (2004). Slant Beam Rotation Scanning Method to Reduce Stair-Steps in Stereolithography. Tokyo: JSPE Spring Meeting
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., Murakami, T., & Sakai, T. (2004). Development of Stereolithography System Using Slant Beam Rotation Scanning Method. Tokyo: JSPE Spring Meeting
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Murakami, T., Arif, KM., & Oikawa, K. (2004). Stereolithography Using Slant Beam Rotation Scanning for Stair-Step Reduction. The Proceedings of Design & Systems Conference. (pp. 51 - 54). : Design Engineering Systems Division Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.
Arif, KM., Murakami, T., & Sakai, T. (2004). Design and Development of Slant Beam Rotation Scanning System to Reduce Stair-Steps in Stereolithography. The 26th Rapid Prototyping Symposium. (pp. 95 - 100). Japan: The 26th Rapid Prototyping Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Urdu
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Japanese
    Last used: Recently
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Average

Teaching and Supervision

Graduate Supervision Statement

My graduate supervision style is characterized by active engagement, a strong focus on applied research with industry collaboration, and success in terms of both academic publications and post-graduation job placements. My expertise in emerging technologies and multidisciplinary research areas contributes to a well-rounded and dynamic research environment for my postgraduate students.


Associate Professor Khalid Arif is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 4 5
Co-supervisor 0 4

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Mohammed Ahsan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Smart, Aware and Adaptable Buildings
  • Jason Collingwood - Doctor of Philosophy
    Continuous High-Speed Resin 3D Printing for Microfluidics
  • Kartikay Lal - Doctor of Philosophy
    Thin Film Electrochemical Sensor for Water Quality Monitoring
  • Sharafat Ali - Doctor of Philosophy
    Machine Learning based Calibration Techniques for Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Muhammad Saleem - Doctor of Philosophy
    Deep learning-based approaches for plant disease and weed detection
  • 2022 - Muhammad Rehmani - Doctor of Philosophy
    Printed Sensors for Indoor Air Quality
  • 2022 - Ayesha Shaukat - Doctor of Philosophy
    CMOS-compatible Nanostructured Colour Filters for Visible and Near-infrared Regions
  • 2019 - Swapna Jaywant - Doctor of Philosophy
    Self-assembled Optical Diffraction Sensor for Water Quality Monitoring
  • 2019 - Nireekshan Sodavaram - Doctor of Philosophy
    Micro-Implantable Pressure Sensor for Lifetime Monitoring of Intracranial Pressure

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2021 - Jacobus Janse Van Vuuren - Doctor of Philosophy
    Learning-based robotic manipulation for dynamic object handling
  • 2021 - Vignesh Raja Balu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Design of a Novel X-Section Architecture for FX-Correlator in large Interferometers
  • 2020 - Muhammad Harris - Doctor of Philosophy
    Materials for 3d printed insulation and support matrices for the milk tanks
  • 2017 - Arno Ferreira - Doctor of Philosophy
    Comprehensive Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Fused Deposition Modelling

Media and Links

Media

  • 28 Oct 2016 - Online
    Healthier classrooms for Kiwi kids
    “Smart” windows developed in partnership with APL Window Solutions and a team of students led by Dr Khalid Arif of SEAT will also be installed and tested. A sensor measuring CO2 levels, temperature an
  • 26 Sep 2016 - Magazine, Online
    Classroom air quality study due
  • 09 Mar 2018 - Online
    New Zealand Researchers Develop and Characterize M