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Dr. Himat Shah

Project Manager & AI Expert | Ph.D. in Computer Science | Machine Learning and Data Analysis Specialist | Lecturer and Senior Researcher

Centria University of Applied Sciences, Ylivieska, Finland

Phone: +358465840099 | Email: himat.shah@centria.fi

About Me

Dr. Himat Ali Shah is a Project Manager (ADINO) and AI Expert at Centria University of Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Eastern Finland (Joensuu), has lived in Finland since 2018, and previously lived in London, United Kingdom, for three years, where he completed a Master's degree. He holds two Master's degrees in total and is Oracle certified.

Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Professor at QUEST Nawabshah, Pakistan, a public sector university, contributing to teaching, academic administration, and curriculum development. He later worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Turku and has since built a strong profile across applied research, higher education, and industry collaboration, with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics.

In addition to his role at Centria, Dr. Shah works as a Lecturer at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, teaching advanced courses in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and supervising Master's-level students. He brings over eight years of teaching and administrative experience, combining academic leadership with hands-on project management.

His professional contributions include innovative keyword extraction methods and participation in high-impact AI and data-driven projects that bridge academia and industry. Proficient in Python, SQL, R, and web technologies, he is dedicated to leveraging Artificial Intelligence to deliver actionable insights, drive innovation, and create measurable impact.

He also runs a YouTube channel focused on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and emerging technologies, sharing practical knowledge and supporting continuous learning.

Let's connect to discuss research collaborations, applied AI initiatives, or project leadership opportunities.

Research Areas

Work Experience

Position Company Duration
Project Manager (ADINO) Centria University of Applied Sciences, Ylivieska, Finland 01.01.2026 - Present
AI Expert Centria University of Applied Sciences, Ylivieska, Finland 15.10.2024 - 31.12.2025
Senior Researcher (Part Time) Software Engineering Department Turku University 24.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Senior Researcher (Full Time) Software Engineering Department Turku University 15.10.2023 - 24.10.2024
Lecture (IT) (Part Time) Kajani University of Applied Sciences, Online 02.11.2024 - Present
Database Programmer SiunSote Central Hospital Joensuu, Finland 2020 - 2022
Assistant Professor (IT) IT Department Quaid-e-awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan 2016 - 2018
Lecturer (IT) IT Department Quaid-e-awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan 2014 - 2016
Principal SZABIST (IT) SZABIST, IT Institute Nawabshah, Pakistan 2013 - 2014
Counter Products ZTE, London, United Kingdom 2012 - 2013
Oracle Trainer SZABIST, IT Institute Hyderabad, Pakistan 2009 - 2010
Principal (IT) Community Technology Center, Noshahroferoze, Pakistan 2007 - 2009

Skills

Machine Learning

  • Python
  • R
  • NLP
  • C
  • NodeJs

Web Development

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Vanilla JavaScript
  • React
  • React Native

Databases

  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • MongoDB
  • Qlik Sense
  • PowerBI

Coding Projects

Keyword Extraction

HTML & CSS

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

React & React Native

Under Process

Education

Degree Institution Year
Postdoc in Data Science Computer Science University of Turku, Finland 2023 - 2024
PhD in Data Science Computer Science School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu 2018 - 2022
Masters in Information Technology (IT) IT department QUEST, Nawabshah, Pakistan 2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Wales Cardiff,Wales , United Kingdom 2010 - 2012
PGD Level-7 City College of London, United Kingdom 2010 - 2010
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan 2004 - 2008

Trainings

  • Is Programming for Me? 
Riveria School Joensuu (TE office Finland) 2.2023 - 04.2024

Programming Name Months Level
Python 2.0 Excellent
HTML & CSS 1.3 Excellent
AWS 1.0 Good
React 0.5 Going On
PowerBI 2.0 Very Good
SQL 2.0 Upcoming

Certifications

  • Oracle 10g DBA Certified, 2012
  • ILETS 6.5
  • GRE 293/320
  • Finnish Language (YKI) B1.2 Score 3

Publications

Journal Articles

  1. H. Shah, E. Saarela, T. Korkeakangas, A. Kaarlela, "OptiWood-YOLO: A real-time defect detection method with a new industrial wood dataset," Journal of Big Data (Springer Nature), 2026 (Submitted)
  2. H. Shah, S. S. Hussain, B. Memon, "A systematic review of data and methods for restaurant time series forecasting," Applied Computing and Intelligence (AIMS Press), 2026 (Submitted)
  3. H. Shah, E. Saarela, T. Pitkaaho, T. Korkeakangas, "A comprehensive review of automatic defect detection in wooden surface inspection," Applied Computing and Intelligence, Published on January 8, 2026. Read
  4. H. Shah, N. Myller, C. Islas Sedano, "Forecasting daily customer flow in restaurants: a multifactor machine learning approach," Journal of Applied Computing and Intelligence, AIMS Press, 2025. Read, youtube
  5. C. Zhou, C. Wang, H. Hassan, H. Shah, B. Huang, P. Franti, "Bayesian inference for data-efficient, explainable, and safe robotic motion planning: A review" , arXiv preprint arXiv:2307.08024, 2023. Read
  6. H. Shah, S. Ahmed, A. Sathio, and A. Burdi, "W-rank: A keyphrase extraction method for webpage based on linguistics and DOM-base features", In VAWKUM Transactions on Computer Sciences, 2023 ISSN(e): 2308-8168, ISSN(p): 2411-6335, 2023. Read
  7. H. Shah, and P. Franti, "Combining statistical, structural, and linguistic features for keyword extraction from web pages," In Journal of Applied Computing and Intelligence Aims press, 2022. Read, youtube
  8. A. Laghari, H. He, S. Karim, H. Shah, and N. K. Karn, "Quality of Experience Assessment of Video Quality in Social Clouds," Wireless Communications and Mobile, 2017. Read
  9. A. Khan, A. Burdi, S. Awan, H. Shah, F. A. Abbasi,"Image Segmentation Approach Using Python OpenCV to Detect Tuberculosis,"In Sindh University journal, Vol. 51 (01) pp. 135-140,2019. Read
  10. M. A. Shah, H. U. Pathan, H. Shah, W. A. Shah,"Effects of SMS Texting on Academic Writing Skills of Undergraduate Students at a Public Sector University in Pakistan," In Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Vol.75, ISSN 2422-8435, 2021. Read

Conference Articles

  1. H. Shah, M.U.S Khan, P. Franti, "H-Rank: A keywords extraction method from web pages using POS tags," IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), Helsinki, 2019. Read, Hrank, youtube Python Code
  2. H. Shah, M. Rezaei, P. Franti, "DOM-based keyword extraction from web pages," In Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AIIPCC), Information Processing and Cloud Computing, 2019. Read, Drank, youtube Python Code
  3. H. Shah, R. Mariescu-Istodor and P. Franti, "WebRank: Language-Independent Extraction of Keywords from Webpages," In IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing (PIC), 2021, pages 184-192. Read, WebRank

Thesis Book

Automatic keyword extraction for webpages. Read thesis

Online Sources About Me

External profiles, projects, and public academic resources.

ADINO Project (Centria)

Overview of my role and contribution as Project Manager and AI Expert.

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Personal Academic Website

Full profile including research, publications, and teaching activities.

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International Conference Keynote Speakor

Participation in Frontiers in Wood Coatings 2026 (EC)conference.

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YouTube Channel

Online lectures and tutorials on AI, Data Science, and technology topics.

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Recent Teaching & Academic Experience

Overview of recent teaching activities, international experience, and academic contributions.

Current Teaching Roles (2024–2027)

  • Advanced Data Analytics and Visualization – Centria University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor Final Year)
  • Advanced Data Analytics and Visualization – Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (Master Level)
  • Exchange Faculty (Sino-Finnish Program) – Guangzhou Maritime University (China)

Course Delivery Timeline

Year Course Institution Duration
2026–2027 Data Analytics & Visualization Centria University of Applied Sciences, Finland Jan 2026 – May 2026
2026 Data Analytics & Visualization Guangzhou Maritime University (China, Sino-Finnish Program) May 2026 – June 2026
2026 Data Analytics & Visualization Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland Feb 2026 – July 2026
2026–2027 Data Analytics & Visualization Centria University of Applied Sciences, Finland Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
2026–2027 Data Analytics & Visualization Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
2025 Data Analytics & Visualization Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland Feb 2025 – July 2025
2024–2025 Data Analytics & Visualization Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland Oct 2024 – Jan 2025

International Teaching Experience

  • Delivered a 60-hour intensive course in Data Analytics and Visualization in China
  • Taught a total of 103 international students under the Sino-Finnish collaboration program
  • Experience teaching in Pakistan, Finland, and China

YouTube Online Lectures

Curated playlists from my channel—lectures, projects, and practical walkthroughs.

Data Analytics 2
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How to Find PhD in Finland
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Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing Bedminton
  • Running, Skiing
  • Reading books on artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Learning new programming languages and technologies

Languages

  • Sindhi Native
  • English Excellent
  • Finnish B1.1
  • Urdu Native