Niamul Quader
About Niamul Quader
Niamul Quader is a Senior Research Scientist at Motional in Singapore, specializing in computer vision and machine learning. He has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of British Columbia and has published research in prominent conferences.
Work at Motional
Niamul Quader has been employed at Motional as a Senior Research Scientist since 2021. He is based in Singapore and has been contributing to the company's research initiatives for three years. His role involves advancing technologies in the field of autonomous vehicles, leveraging his expertise in computer vision and machine learning.
Previous Experience at Huawei
Before joining Motional, Niamul Quader worked at Huawei as a Senior Computer Vision Researcher for nine months in 2021, located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this role, he served as a Computer Vision Researcher at Huawei from 2018 to 2021 in the Toronto, Canada Area, where he focused on developing innovative solutions in computer vision.
Education and Expertise
Niamul Quader holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He also earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Islamic University of Technology. His academic background supports his research in machine learning and computer vision.
Research Contributions
Niamul Quader has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging and machine learning. He implemented a 3D ultrasound-based diagnosis method for hip dysplasia, enhancing diagnosis reliability by approximately 70% compared to existing methods. He has also published articles in prestigious venues, including the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions (MICCAI) conference.
Teaching and Leadership Experience
Niamul Quader has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia from 2013 to 2018. He has also worked as a Lecturer at the Islamic University of Technology from 2010 to 2013. In addition to his academic roles, he has seven years of leadership experience co-managing an orphanage in Bangladesh and has mentored students in programming, signals and systems, and machine learning.