KOMAL GILANI
Maastricht
Summary
Innovative AI and Knowledge Graph Engineer specialising in semantic technologies and data integration. Translates complex clinical data requirements into robust knowledge systems, enhancing decision-making processes. Champions collaborate across research and technical teams to optimise knowledge representation and data interoperability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Researcher - AI and Knowledge Representation
Maastricht University
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and deployed Graph-RAG workflows combining knowledge graphs and LLM-assisted reasoning for explainable harmonization decisions.
- Developed and deployed semantic AI components enhancing clinical cohort discovery, metadata harmonization, and cross-study comparison in iCARE4CVD research infrastructure.
- Designed and deployed RDF/OWL knowledge graph models and graph-queryable structures for cohort metadata and data.
- Collaborated with researchers, clinicians, data scientists, and technical partners to translate clinical data requirements into effective semantic backend components.
- Institute of Data Science
Research Assistant - Blockchain Applications
Orange Labs
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Designed and developed an enterprise Self-Sovereign Identity prototype using blockchain principles for decentralised identity and credential management.
- Collaborated with researchers and engineers to develop secure identity verification, authentication, trust management, auditability, and data sharing methods, enhancing reliability in blockchain applications.
- Contributed to research publications and presented findings at conferences on blockchain-based identity management and decentralised systems, promoting knowledge sharing in the field.
Research Assistant - Semantic IoT Interoperability
Sejong University and KETI Institute
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed KG construction module for heterogeneous IoT data with domain ontologies, oneM2M, and FIWARE standards, facilitating machine-readable metadata and improving cross-platform interoperability.
- Supported EUR 2M EU-South Korea research project on semantic interoperability for IoT and smart city systems, enhancing collaboration across international research teams.
- Authored publications and presented findings at conferences on semantics in the IoT domain, contributing to knowledge sharing and advancing academic discourse.
Software Developer
DPL and Citrusbits
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and deployed iOS applications for healthcare and social networking clients; delivered user-facing features, resolved production issues, improved UI performance, redesigned algorithms, reducing data processing time by 75%.
- Developed and implemented software solutions to meet client requirements, enhancing system functionality and user satisfaction.
- Developed new, efficient and well-tested code for variety of different software projects.
- Worked closely with other team members to identify and remove software bugs.
Education
PhD - Data Science, Semantic Web, Biomedical Informatics
Maastricht University
06-2026
Master of Research - Software and Information Security
Sejong University
SeoulBachelor's degree - computer science
Arid Agriculture University
IslamabadSkills
- Ontology modelling
- Semantic web technologies
- Graph Databases
- Symbolic AI
- RAG Systems
- Machine learning frameworks
- Data analysis
- Data quality management
- Metadata management
- ETL processes
- Software development
- Research methodologies
Languages
English
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/komalgillani1520
- https://github.com/komi786
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Timeline
PhD Researcher - AI and Knowledge Representation
Maastricht University
11.2023 - Current
Research Assistant - Blockchain Applications
Orange Labs
12.2019 - 10.2021
Research Assistant - Semantic IoT Interoperability
Sejong University and KETI Institute
03.2017 - 02.2019
Software Developer
DPL and Citrusbits
07.2015 - 06.2016
PhD - Data Science, Semantic Web, Biomedical Informatics
Maastricht University
Master of Research - Software and Information Security
Sejong University
Bachelor's degree - computer science
Arid Agriculture University