Asif Yar is a Data Analyst at WiSAR Lab, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) working on the Data2Sustain initiative. With a strong background in data-driven problem solving he focuses on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive innovation and informed decision-making.
He received his B.S. in Software Engineering (2018) and M.S. in Computer Science (2021) from the University of Sargodha, Pakistan, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computing at ATU. His doctoral research explores the integration of graph-based machine learning, few-shot learning, contrastive learning, and generative AI to tackle challenges in environmental monitoring, sustainability, and intelligent decision-support systems. Prior to his doctoral studies, Asif worked in the education and defense sectors, where he developed data-driven analytical and predictive models to support strategic.