Hello, I'm

Abdul Rahman Mohamed Farharth

Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate

University of Moratuwa

Research Interests

Biomedical Instrumentation Digital Signal Processing Computer Vision Pattern Recognition Medical Image Processing Embedded Healthcare Systems Wearable Technologies
Abdul Rahman Mohamed Farharth

About Me

I am a second-year Biomedical Engineering undergraduate at the University of Moratuwa with a strong passion for developing innovative healthcare solutions. My expertise spans biomedical instrumentation, physiological signal processing, and embedded systems for healthcare applications.

With hands-on experience in designing and implementing biomedical devices, I have successfully completed multiple projects ranging from smart wearable health monitors to advanced computer vision systems for industrial applications. I am particularly interested in machine learning applications in healthcare and exploring how AI can revolutionize medical diagnostics and patient care.

Certifications

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Machine Learning Specialization

Coursera, 2025

  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
  • Advanced Learning Algorithms
  • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning
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Medical Image Processing

MathWorks, 2025

Projects

Glove Rejection and Inspection Process (GRIP)

Ongoing

Developing a real-time computer vision pipeline for industrial glove inspection using Raspberry Pi 5. Implementing YOLO-based detection and classification system to identify glove orientation and size, processing live conveyor belt video, and generating structured JSON output for SCARA robot control.

Raspberry Pi YOLO Industrial Automation OpenCV
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Smart Posture Monitoring Cushion (P.A.P.A.Y.A)

Jul 2025

Developed smart posture-correcting cushion using FSR pressure sensors and vibrotactile feedback. Designed circuit and embedded implementation using Arduino for real-time posture detection with ergonomic SolidWorks enclosure. Awarded 2nd Runners-Up at Brainstorm 2025.

Arduino FSR Sensors Embedded Systems SolidWorks
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Large-Scale License Plate Detection with YOLO11

Mar 2026

Built an end-to-end computer vision system for real-time license plate detection using YOLO11s, trained on 27,900 images achieving mAP50 of 0.918 and precision of 0.956. Implemented complete training pipeline and deployed real-time inference using OpenCV on GPU hardware (RTX 4050).

YOLO11 Computer Vision OpenCV Deep Learning
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Automatic Speaker Recognition System

Mar 2026

Contributed to speaker identification system by implementing FFT-based signal transformation in MATLAB. Converted time-domain audio signals into frequency-domain representations and supported integration with MFCC-based feature extraction and classification pipeline.

MATLAB FFT MFCC Signal Processing
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Heart Rate Estimation from Noisy PPG using GAN

Ongoing

Personal project developing heart rate estimation from noisy PPG signals. Implementing signal preprocessing, noise reduction techniques, and exploring GAN-based denoising prior to peak detection for improved accuracy with real-time heart rate estimation and visualization.

GANs Signal Processing PPG Healthcare
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IoT Smart Energy Meter with MQTT and Alerts

Jan 2025

Independently developed ESP32-based energy monitoring system for real-time electrical parameter measurement. Integrated PZEM-004T sensor for comprehensive data acquisition, implemented MQTT communication, and developed Telegram/SMS alerts for abnormal conditions.

ESP32 MQTT IoT Energy Monitoring
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Temperature-Controlled Vaccine Cold Chain Monitoring

Nov 2025

Developed low-cost temperature monitoring system for vaccine transportation. Designed transmitter circuit, contributed to system integration and testing, created SolidWorks enclosures, and implemented real-time monitoring and alert mechanisms.

Healthcare IoT Temperature Monitoring SolidWorks System Integration
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Analog Automatic Solar Tracker

Dec 2025

Developed a fully analog solar tracking system using LDR-based differential sensing. Contributed to sensing and PWM control circuitry using analog components and op-amps, and designed complete mechanical enclosure using SolidWorks.

Analog Electronics PID Control PCB Design SolidWorks
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Education

Feb 2024 – Present (Expected 2028)

B.Sc. Engineering (Hons.) in Biomedical Engineering

University of Moratuwa

Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

CGPA: 3.79/4.00 | Grade: First Class

Dean's List (Semesters 1 & 2)

2020 – 2023

G.C.E. Advanced Level

Zahira College, Colombo

3 As | Island Rank: 407 | Z-score: 2.3330

Distinction passes in Combined Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Honors & Awards

Brainstorm 2025 Award

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🥈 2nd Runners-Up - Brainstorm 2025

IEEE EMBS Student Branch Chapter, University of Moratuwa

Awarded for the innovative Smart Posture Monitoring Cushion (P.A.P.A.Y.A) project - a real-time posture detection and correction system using FSR sensors and vibrotactile feedback.

2025
Math Olympiad Certificate

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🧮 Sri Lanka Mathematics Olympiad - Distinction Award

Sri Lanka Olympiad Mathematics Foundation

Achieved distinction in the national mathematics olympiad competition, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in advanced mathematics.

2018
Principal's Gold Medal

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🏅 Principal's Gold Medal

Zahira College, Colombo

Awarded for Best Performance in the G.C.E. Advanced Level Physical Science Stream, achieving 3 A's with distinction passes in all three subjects.

2023

Leadership & Volunteering

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Finance Lead (Brainstorm 2026)

IEEE EMBS Student Branch Chapter

2025 – Present

Managing budget planning, financial operations, and sponsorship coordination for Brainstorm 2026.

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Social Media Manager

IEEE EMBS Student Branch Chapter

2025 – Present

Managing technical outreach, biomedical awareness content, and chapter branding.

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Social Media Manager

IEEE Signal Processing Society Student Branch

2026 – Present

Creating and managing content for signal processing events and educational initiatives.

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5-minute Video Clip Event Chair

IEEE Signal Processing Society Student Branch

2026 – Present

Organizing and coordinating the 5-minute video clip competition event.

IR Pillar Member

Electronic Club, University of Moratuwa

2025 – Present

Managing industry relations, external partnerships, and corporate coordination.

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Shuttle Fest 2026 Chairperson

Electronic Club, University of Moratuwa

2026

Leading the organization and execution of the annual badminton tournament.

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Department Representative

Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

2025

Serving as liaison between faculty and students, coordinating academic and administrative matters.

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, innovative ideas, or opportunities to collaborate. Feel free to reach out!