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Programs addressing the cutting-edge of AI science

Focusing on data-driven, regenerative pipelines that address biomedical informatics challenges

High-impact research in the healthcare domain

To create a significant impact on healthcare outcomes for both individuals and communities, locally in Pakistan and globally

Development of social, ethical & legal constructs

in AI Governance in Pakistan’s healthcare system

3rd International AI Championship Planning Event
Academic leaders from LUMS, FAST NUCES, and Simmons University collaborated with AIEF to strategize the 3rd International AI Championship.

Dr. Summaira Sarfraz (FAST NUCES), Dr. Ammina Kothari (Simmons University), and Dr. Fauzia Khan (Soliton Technologies) shared transformative insights, calling it a “pivotal step for global AI innovation.”

This milestone marks a significant leap in advancing AI education.
Soliton Technologies & AIEF Advance Pakistan’s AI Legacy with the 2nd International AI Championship
The 2nd AI International Championship 2024, hosted by AIEF and Soliton Technologies at FAST National University, featured 33 projects from Pakistan, China, and the USA, reinforcing Pakistan’s role as an AI hub.
Winners:
1st Prize: ARIA (COMSATS Islamabad) – Mental health AI assistant.
2nd Prize: Archentra (COMSATS Islamabad) – AI-driven solutions.
3rd Prize: NLPT (FAST NUCES) – Clinical NLP framework.

Dr. Fauzia Khan

(CEO AIEF) Dr. Fauzia Khan has expertise in algorithm design, knowledge acquisition, data mining, and leveraging these capabilities to drive improved outcomes. Previously, she served as an attending physician and program director of Informatics at UMass Memorial Health Center and Director of Clinical Pathology Residency Program at UMass Medical School. She currently holds the position of CEO at AIEF.

Dr. Usama Bajwa

(Director AIEF) Dr. Usama Ijaz Bajwa, an AI and machine learning expert, leads Soliton Technologies' AI-driven healthcare solutions as Group Head of Product and Engineering Manager. He has a strong academic background, previously serving as a tenured professor and researcher, with numerous contributions to AI, international conferences, and healthcare technology.

Dr. Basit Shafiq

(Member) Basit Shafiq is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). With degrees from GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology and Purdue University, his research focuses on information systems security, access-control management, web services, ontologies, and distributed multimedia systems.

Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhary

(Director AIEF) Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhary is a highly accomplished researcher and expert in the field of computational biology and biomedical informatics. With a B.S. in computer systems engineering, an M.S., and a Ph.D., he has made significant contributions to cancer systems biology and computational modeling. He established the Biomedical Informatics & Engineering Research Laboratory (BIRL) at LUMS.

Vision Statement

To be the leading organization promoting sustainable research and development of artificial intelligence in Pakistan and beyond, to drive progress, improve lives, and shape the future.

Mission Statement

The Artificial Intelligence Education Foundation (AIEF) is dedicated to fostering talent and innovation in artificial intelligence through education, research, and development. Our mission is to create a platform for the advancement of AI solutions in healthcare, drive progress through sustainable AI research and development, and enable individuals and communities to harness the potential of AI to shape a better future. We are committed to ethical AI development and collaborate with stakeholders to create a robust and inclusive AI ecosystem that benefits everyone.

Learning and development

AI solutions

Watch Dr. Rick Arrowood, a college professor, expert in online teaching and learning, and podcaster, express his appreciation for the Special Education initiative by Soliton Technologies and the Artificial Intelligence in Education Foundation (AIEF) in Pakistan.