Syed Ghufran Khalid

Role

Dr Syed Ghufran Khalid is a Senior Lecturer in Electronics Engineering and Course Leader for the MSc Electronic Communications Engineering. He is a module leader of postgraduate modules of advanced digital signal processing and wireless communication and has supervised a large portfolio of MSc and PhD research projects. Dr Khalid leads the Smart Wearable Technologies & Design Research Group, driving interdisciplinary research in wearable sensors, biomedical signal processing, and AI-enabled health technologies. He also contributes to student engagement through pastoral support, mentoring, placement tutoring, and leadership of major school-wide initiatives such as the Grand Challenge.

Career overview

Syed Ghufran Khalid completed his PhD in Electronic Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University, UK, where he developed an innovative cuffless blood pressure estimation technology using only photoplethysmography from finger pulses—work that led to a patent application. He also holds an MSc in Medical Engineering (Medical Imaging) from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, where he designed an electronic sudometer to support patients with hyperhidrosis. His academic journey began with a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Sir Syed University, Pakistan, during which he developed the Insulcagon pump, an assistive device for individuals with diabetes.

Before joining NTU, Dr Khalid gained extensive academic and clinical experience across multiple institutions. He served as a Visiting Lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Birmingham City University, teaching MSc modules and supervising postgraduate research projects. Alongside his academic responsibilities, he worked as a Clinical Engineer at Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust and as a MEMS Engineer at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he managed the life cycle of a wide range of medical devices, including testing, commissioning, maintenance, and safety assurance.

Dr Syed Ghufran Khalid serves as an External Examiner for postgraduate programmes in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Energy and Power Systems Management, and related disciplines at the University of Portsmouth, as well as for the MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering delivered at the Military Technological College in Muscat, Oman. In these roles, he ensures the maintenance of academic standards, fairness and consistency in assessment, and alignment with national benchmark expectations. In addition, he has contributed to programme development and quality assurance as an External Panel Member for the approval of the BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering programme at Anglia Ruskin University, where he evaluated curriculum design, learning outcomes and academic standards, and provided recommendations to support the successful approval of the programme.

His broader professional experience spans roles as a Post-doctoral Researcher at Coventry University and Anglia Ruskin University, contributing to impactful research in digital healthcare, sensor design, and medical technology development. He has also worked as a Biomedical Engineer in industry, specialising in the sales, service, and maintenance of critical medical equipment such as ventilators, anaesthesia machines, and patient monitoring systems. In addition, he previously served as a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, delivering lectures and supervising engineering projects. Dr Khalid has taught biomedical engineering across three countries—Pakistan, China, and the UK—reflecting his global academic engagement and commitment to advancing engineering education. He is also a Fellow of UK Higher Education Academy.

External activity

Syed actively engages in academic and research collaborations with a diverse range of national and international partners. These esteemed collaborators include Coventry University (UK), Birmingham City University (UK), Malardalen University (Sweden), Air University (Pakistan), Ziauddin University (Pakistan), and Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University (Saudia Arabia).

Sponsors and collaborators

Syed collaborates with various national and international partners, including Coventry University (UK), Birmingham City University (UK), Malardalen University (SWE), Air University (PAK), Ziauddin University (PAK), and Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University.