About
Dr. Shehbaz Tariq
Postdoctoral Researcher · SnT, University of Luxembourg
Shehbaz Tariq received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan, in 2020, and the Ph.D. degree in Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering from Kyung Hee University, South Korea, in 2025. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher with the SIGCOM group, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), University of Luxembourg. His research interests include quantum machine learning, quantum information science, and artificial intelligence for 6G and beyond.
Academic Journey
Education
Mar 2021 — Aug 2025
Ph.D. in Electronic and Information Convergence Engineering
Kyung Hee UniversitySpecialization in Quantum Computing and Machine Learning (MS leading to Ph.D.) · CGPA 4.28 / 4.50
- Dissertation on quantum machine learning, applications, and system integration.
Yongin-si, South Korea
Aug 2016 — Sep 2020
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), PeshawarCGPA 3.87 / 4.00
- Final year project: AIoT-based monitoring app for smart cities.
Peshawar, Pakistan
Professional Path
Work Experience
Apr 2025 — Present
Postdoctoral Researcher
SnT, University of LuxembourgSignal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) Research Group
- Conduct research on quantum MIMO systems and quantum reservoir computing.
- Develop optimization and quantum machine learning techniques for wireless communication systems.
- Collaborate with academic and industrial partners on large-scale European research projects.
Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Mar 2021 — Mar 2024
CQILAB Fellow & Research Assistant
Kyung Hee UniversityDepartment of Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science research.
- Led group seminars on quantum machine learning and AI.
- Managed and coordinated teams on large-scale R&D projects, including NRF-funded projects.
Yongin-si, South Korea
Oct 2023
Visiting Scholar
Queen's University BelfastSchool of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Organized seminars on large AI applications for quantum computing, 6G, and beyond.
- Coordinated teams working on quantum optimization for 6G applications.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Mar 2019 — Aug 2019
Research Intern
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), PeshawarNational Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI)
- Built foundations in machine learning and AI.
- Assisted the Smart Flood and Safe City teams.
Peshawar, Pakistan