amina zafar
@aminazafar
Research Associate turning natural language into model-driven software.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Research Associate with experience in Model-Driven and Research Engineering, with a strong focus on hands-on software modeling. In the HEC-MRED Project, I’ve worked on translating real-world requirements into modeling assets and verification-ready artifacts, using tools like Xtext, Ecore, Sirius, and Acceleo.
I built a Java Swing-based framework to convert natural language requirements into Xtext grammar using natural language processing techniques, and I used DeepSeek and ChatGPT to compare their differences against the same inputs. I also designed Ecore metamodels for IoT systems, developed an Xtext DSL for automotive systems, and implemented metamodel transformations into timed automata (Uppaal) and C for design-level verification alongside manual testing. I actively seek opportunities in software engineering to drive innovative solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Associate
HEC-MRED Project
Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Designed an Ecore metamodel for IoT systems, generated application-specific code with Acceleo, and created graphical models using Sirius. Developed an Xtext DSL for automotive systems, extended the metamodel in Enterprise Architect, generated code via Xtend, and performed XML parsing and content assistance in Java.
Research Assistant
HEC-MRED Project
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)
Leveraged LaTeX and Grammarly to produce consistent, well-structured scholarly documents and conducted literature reviews on domain-specific tools for model-driven engineering. Built a Java Swing-based NLP framework to translate natural-language requirements into Xtext grammar and compared DeepSeek and ChatGPT for requirement understanding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Sciences and Technology
Master of Science in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2021 - 2023
Grade: CGPA: 3.7/4.0
Completed a Master of Science in Software Engineering at NUST College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, graduating with a CGPA of 3.7/4.0.
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2017 - 2021
Grade: CGPA: 3.33/4.0
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at UET Taxila, graduating with a CGPA of 3.33/4.0.
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