Hi, I'm Shahid Shabeer Malik

Computer Vision Engineer • Perception • 3D Vision • Robotics • Machine Learning

About Me

Shahid Shabeer Malik

I am a Computer Vision Engineer working on learning-based visual perception and 3D understanding. My work spans 3D reconstruction, pose estimation, multi-view geometry, and deep learning, including transformer-based vision architectures and vision–language models for robust visual reasoning.

I build end-to-end vision systems across sensor integration (ROS / ROS2), dataset generation, calibration, model training and inference, and geometric optimization, with a focus on scalability, generalization, and real-world performance.

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Tech Stack

Core tools for computer vision, perception research, and robotics sensing:

Vision & Learning

PythonPython
PyTorchPyTorch
TensorFlowTensorFlow
OpenCVOpenCV

3D Vision & Robotics

ROSROS
C++C++
LinuxLinux
Unreal EngineUnreal

Systems & Tooling

DockerDocker
KubernetesK8s
GitGit
GitHubGitHub

Projects

Selected work in computer vision and robotics perception.

EvSat3D: Event-Based Satellite Pose Estimation & 3D Reconstruction

Developed an event-based perception pipeline for satellite pose estimation and 3D reconstruction, designed to operate under extreme space-imaging conditions such as high relative motion and rapid illumination changes.

Leveraged neuromorphic (event) cameras with SfM-style geometric optimization to recover accurate camera pose and 3D structure from asynchronous event data.

Focus: Event-based vision, satellite pose estimation, 3D geometry, Structure-from-Motion, perception pipelines

LW-DETR: Transformer-Based Object Detection

Adapted a state-of-the-art transformer-based object detector for deployment in a real-world campus environment, addressing domain shift beyond standard benchmark datasets.

Designed and implemented the full detection pipeline, including dataset curation, data preprocessing, model fine-tuning, evaluation, and benchmarking.

Outcome: Achieved top detection and classification accuracy among all project teams and demonstrated strong generalization.

Focus: Transformer models, object detection, PyTorch, dataset curation, model evaluation

LW-DETR fine-tuning and real-world object detection results

Serial Reader ROS Node for Event Camera Triggering

Built a ROS-based serial interface to synchronize an Arduino-controlled rotating polarizer with a Prophesee event camera for condition-driven data capture.

Parses real-time serial data, publishes motor shaft RPM, and auto-triggers rosbag recording based on thresholds.

Outcome: Reliable, repeatable event-camera recording for experiments.

Focus: ROS, Python, serial communication, synchronization, real-time systems, event-based vision

ROS serial reader triggering Prophesee recordings

Project Montis — Interactive 3D Digital Twin (UAV, Point Clouds & Gaussian Splatting)

Built an interactive 3D digital twin from UAV imagery using SfM/SLAM pipelines, producing dense point clouds and photorealistic scene representations.

Used Gaussian Splatting for efficient rendering and smooth viewpoint navigation.

Focus: Point clouds, Gaussian Splatting, 3D reconstruction, multi-view geometry, UAV perception

Interactive 3D twin with point clouds + splatting

Multi-Sensor Simulation in CARLA (UAV 3D Reconstruction & Pose Estimation)

Built a synthetic dataset by simulating a UAV with multiple sensors in CARLA for 3D reconstruction and pose estimation.

Designed synchronized RGB + event sensor pipelines, trajectories, and ground-truth pose.

Dataset: 15 GB simulated multi-sensor dataset

Focus: CARLA, Unreal Engine, multi-sensor simulation, UAV perception, dataset engineering

CARLA multi-sensor UAV simulation demo

Flower Petal Count Prediction using CNNs

Built a regression pipeline to predict flower petal counts from RGB images using pretrained CNNs.

Evaluated ResNet50 and VGGNet backbones with custom regression heads; best performance with ResNet50.

Focus: CNN regression, transfer learning, image counting, PyTorch

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Polarized Event Vision — Event Camera Hand–Eye Calibration System

Developed a novel hand–eye calibration pipeline for event cameras using a rotating polarized lens mounted in front of an event sensor on a robotic arm.

The system enables robust calibration and event generation from challenging surfaces by exploiting polarization cues, while synchronizing robot motion and event streams through ROS-based control and data acquisition.

Focus: Event-based vision, hand–eye calibration, polarization, robotic perception, ROS-based sensor integration

Event camera hand–eye calibration using a rotating polarized lens

Gallery

Visual snapshots from perception experiments, reconstruction pipelines, calibration setups, and vision results.

Work Experience

Selected roles focused on perception, 3D vision, and simulation-driven validation.

Graduate Research Assistant (Computer Vision, AI/ML Engineer)

Sep 2023 – Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab, Saint Louis University

  • Built real-time event-driven perception pipelines integrating event, RGB, and polarization sensors.
  • Improved low-light 3D reconstruction using event cameras with rotating polarization optics.
  • Developed satellite pose estimation pipelines using SfM, MVS, and Gaussian Splatting.
  • Automated multi-sensor data acquisition with ROS and Arduino-based time synchronization.

Project Lead (Computer Vision)

Oct 2024 – Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab, Saint Louis University

  • Led a team developing a perception project fusing event and RGB data for enhanced feature tracking using neural networks.
  • Executed sensor setup and data acquisition with real hardware and simulated pipelines in CARLA and Unreal Engine.

Tech Lead, Open Source SLU

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

Saint Louis University

  • Built large-scale 3D scene reconstructions using drone imagery, SfM/SLAM, and Gaussian Splatting.
  • Developed interactive Three.js/WebGL visualization for real-time exploration and analysis.

Teaching Assistant (Deep Learning & Applied ML)

Aug 2023 – May 2024

Department of Computer Science, Saint Louis University

  • Assisted in Deep Learning and Applied Machine Learning courses by mentoring students on neural network concepts and project implementation.
  • Supported debugging, model training, and evaluation for student projects involving CNNs and applied ML workflows.

Education

Academic background in computer science and engineering.

Master of Science in Computer Science

Aug 2023 – Dec 2025

Saint Louis University, USA

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

Sep 2020 – May 2023

Jamia Hamdard University, India

Publications

EvSat3D: Satellite Pose Estimation and 3D Reconstruction with Event Camera

Status: Published in IEEE Access

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Roomate4U: An Online Platform that Provides Accommodation Facilities to College Students

Authors: S.S. Malik, A. Khan, Dr. Sapna Jain

Published in Springer Nature (ICT Systems and Sustainability).

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Anxiety, Depression and Stress Prediction among College Students using Machine Learning Algorithms

Authors: Shahid Shabeer Malik, Aneeque Khan

Published in: IEEE Xplore

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Recent News

Tech Lead Role in Open Source at Saint Louis University

Starting Fall 2025

Tech Lead for open-source software projects at SLU, mentoring undergraduates on real-world engineering delivery.

Poster Presentation

September 16–17, 2024

Presented a poster on “3D Satellite Pose Estimation and Reconstruction with Neuromorphic Cameras” at the Midwest Computer Vision Workshop.

Internship Offer (Computer Vision / Robotics)

April 20, 2025

Received an internship offer to work on autonomous navigation experiments (reinforcement learning + perception pipelines).

Awards & Scholarships

Recognition for academic excellence, research contributions, and creative work.

Fully Funded Scholarship

Scholarship

Aug 2023 – May 2024 · Saint Louis University

Awarded full tuition and funding by the Department of Computer Science for academic excellence.

Fully Funded Research Assistantship

Assistantship

Jun 2024 – May 2025 · SLUAIR Lab, Saint Louis University

Received full funding through a Graduate Research Assistantship to conduct research in AI, computer vision, and robotics.

Fully Funded Scholarship (Re-awarded)

Scholarship

Jun 2025 – Dec 2025 · Saint Louis University

Re-awarded full tuition support by the Department of Computer Science for continued academic and research achievement.

Best Creative Presentation Award

Award

Saint Louis University · Principles of Software Development

Recognized for the best creative presentation for clarity, innovation, and technical execution.