About Me
Welcome to my portfolio. I am Mudassar Rauf, an Assistant Professor at Wenzhou University, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Optimization. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and project management, I strive to make significant contributions to the field through my innovative work and dedication to student success.
My expertise includes optimization techniques, production planning, and engineering project management. Over the years, I have mentored students, collaborated on impactful research, and built a strong foundation of knowledge that bridges academia and industry.
Education
Sept. 2017 to July 2022
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Grade: 90.67%
Thesis: Research On Multi-Project Scheduling Methods Based On Raccoon Family Optimization Algorithm
Sept. 2015 to Aug. 2017
M.Sc Industrial Engineering
University Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
GPA: 3.75/4.0
Thesis: Multi-Criteria Dynamic Sequencing In Mixed-Model Assembly Lines
Sept. 2009 to June 2013
B.Sc Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
University Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
GPA: 3.43/4.0
Thesis: Product Tracking And Productivity Enhancement at Millat Equipment Pvt. Ltd
Experience
Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China (Onsite)
May 2023 - PresentAssistant Professor
- Developed and taught advanced courses in Advanced Production Planning, Engineering Optimizations, and Engineering Project Management.
- Supervised master's students, leading to the successful publication of one research paper and submission of another to prestigious journals.
- Established collaborations with Huazhong University of Science and Technology, resulting in publications and ongoing research projects.
- Secured a research grant worth 60,000 RMB for intelligent scheduling methods.
DigiDoe Ltd., London, UK (Remote)
Nov. 2021 - Oct. 2022Project Manager
- Led software development teams, ensuring project delivery was 3% faster.
- Engineered software enhancements, reducing system errors by 1.1%.
- Achieved ISO27001 certification within 8 months, improving data security.
- Implemented process improvements leading to a 2.6% increase in operational efficiency.
Assistant Project Manager
- Facilitated daily scrums and upheld Agile principles, resulting in a 5% increase in team productivity.
- Conducted comprehensive requirement gathering and analysis from stakeholders, ensuring clear and achievable project scope.
- Proactively resolved team conflicts and issues, promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Effectively managed project timelines and resources, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget constraints.
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan (Onsite)
Sept. 2015 - Feb. 2017Research Assistant
- Collaborated with Millat Equipment Pvt. Ltd. to enhance hydraulic pump sequencing, leading to a 2.06% performance improvement.
- Conducted laboratory sessions for the "Work Study and Ergonomics" course.
Comet Group Pvt. Ltd., Sialkot, Pakistan (Onsite)
Apr. 2017 - Aug. 2017Project Manager
- Optimized manufacturing flow in gloves and footballs production, reducing completion time by 1.2% and energy consumption by 2.7%.
Assistant Manager
- Successfully integrated Total Quality Management, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in a 2.4% enhancement in productivity.
- Developed a robust worker job assignment mechanism for the manual Assembly Line, reducing cycle time by 0.8%.
- Implemented standardized operating procedures leading to a 5% reduction in rejection rates.
- Implemented 5S methodology in the production area, improving productivity by 2.3% and reducing defects by 1.8%.
- Designed a new factory layout with flexibility to accommodate rush orders.
Research
Research Area
Project Management, Advance Planning and Scheduling, Smart Manufacturing, Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis, Optimization Algorithms, Deep Reinforcement Learning
Journal Articles
Conference Proceedings
Skills
Digital Skills
Matlab, Python, VOSviewer, Lingo, Jupyter, Visual PROMETHEE, LaTeX, Minitab, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft (Office, Visio, Azure), Freeform
Academic Skills
Research Supervision, Teaching, Curriculum Development
Soft Skills
Time Management, Team Player, Excellent Communication, Generative AI Prompts, Academic Computing
Honors and Achievements
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship by People's Republic of China
Postgraduate Scholarship by UET, Taxila, Pakistan
Punjab Education Endorsement Fund by Punjab Govt., Pakistan
Professional Development
Project Management Foundation: Risk by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers by Project Management Institute (PMI)
Create Your First Python Program by UST Coursera Project Network
Python in Excel by LinkedIn
Japanese 5S Methodology training certificate by UNAP and Toyota, Pakistan
MATLAB Onramp by MathWorks Training Services
Awards
Honorary International Graduate by HUST, China
Academic Excellent Award by HUST, China
Professional Engagement and Leadership
Professional Affiliations
Pakistan Engineering Council
Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering
Pakistan Student Committee (PSC) HUST
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer's Club
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Peer Review Contributions
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing; Advanced Engineering Informatics; Annals of Operations Research; Computers & Industrial Engineering; International Journal of Production Research; IEEE Access; Assembly Automation; Engineering Optimization; Advances in Manufacturing; AIMS Mathematics; Sustainability; Heliyon
Community and Social Responsibility
Pandemic Response Team, Volunteer, Wuhan, China
Thalassemia Awareness Campaign, Volunteer, Lahore, Pakistan
Earthquake Relief Effort, Fundraising Coordinator, Haroonabad, Pakistan