Farrukh Zia’s Profile
Electronics Computers Robotics
Professor Farrukh Zia earned his Master’s and PhD degrees in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University in 1988 and 1996, respectively. Before he joined the CET/EMT department of New York City College of Technology in 2002, he worked for Lucent Technologies in New Jersey as a member of the technical staff. Professor Zia’s PhD research work was related to the applications of neural networks and fuzzy logic in controlling non-linear robotic systems.
Research interests:
Neural networks and fuzzy logic applications
Mechatronics and Robotics
Wireless communication
Embedded systems
Sensor networks
Courses taught:
EMT 1150 – Electrical Circuits
EMT 1250 – Digital Control
EMT 1255 – Electronics
EMT 2461 – Electromechanical Systems
CET 4711 – Computer-Controlled Systems Design I
CET 4773 – Microcomputer Interfacing
CET 4805 – Component Subsystem Design II
CET 4811 – Computer-Controlled Systems Design II
CET 4864 – Principles of Feedback Control Systems
My Courses
EMT 1150 Electrical Circuits – Fall 2018
Sections: D372-LEC & D376-LEC Introduction to the basic principles of direct and alternating current circuits. Topics include linear and nonlinear passive components, transient response and phase relationships. Laboratory work is performed both in school and at home (using student-purchased kits). The use of the multi-meter, oscilloscope and frequency generator is introduced; computers are used for problem-solving.
CET 4711 – Computer Controlled System Design
Modern design principles and methodologies. Software tools for system design including computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering. Students carry out the conceptual design of a complete device or system by integrating hardware and software sub-systems.
Ariane Masuda MAT 1275 College Algebra and Trigonometry Farrukh Zia EMT 1150 Electrical Circuits Do you know how many electrons it takes to charge a cell phone battery? What is the difference between Voltage and Wattage rating of a light bulb? What do the numbers printed on a battery such as 3.7V and 2000maH mean? Join this learning community to discover how Math can help you to answer these and many other interesting questions.
My Projects
The purpose of this project is to create a forum to ask questions, generate discussion, and share teaching materials, resources, and ideas about teaching and learning on the OpenLab. Avatar image: “The open door” by hehaden.
L4: Living Lab Learning Library
Welcome to L4, a virtual resource exchange of innovative teaching practices. To see all that L4 has to offer, please click on the “Visit Project Site” link.
Meet the CityTech Roboquín. It’s a mannequin! It’s a mannequin robot! It’s a mannequin robot fashion model! It’s a mannequin robot fashion model that can interact with people! Stay tuned for more information on this page as we make progress on this exciting project …
Annual Experential Learning Symposium
Thu May 10, 2018, 12-4 pm Voorhees Theater. Organized by the students, for the students, to showcase student research and projects.
“Talk n Roll Bot” is a robotic project currently under active development in the Mechatronics Technology Center (MTC) at CityTech. MTC is an NSF funded project established through collaboration between Mechanical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology departments. Prof. Farrukh Zia from Computer Engineering Technology department is supervising the development of Talk n Roll Bot. As the name suggests, Talk n Roll Bot will have the capability to roll around on two wheels and speak with the help of computer controlled voice synthesis.
My Clubs
Girls Who Code Club at City Tech is affiliated with Girls Who Code national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Our programs educate and inspire girls with the computing skills they’ll need to pursue 21st century career opportunities.
The Virtual Reality & Artificial Intelligence (VR & AI) Club at NYCCT seeks to explore the interdisciplinary practices and applications involving Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence, including Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Vision, Internet of Things, and Embedded systems, as well as the social, psychological and political implications of such.
Sky is the limit. Explore the universe with Slooh.com online remote controlled telescopes located around the world. City Tech Astronomy Club members can use the 10+ Slooh telescopes to conduct and participate in live observation sessions through a web browser interface. Join the fun and have a blast looking at remote galaxies, newly created as well as dying and exploding stars, dark spots on Sun surface, rings around Saturn and craters and mountains on the Moon.
CityTech MakerHub is an initiative of CET Department. MakerHub offers the college community opportunities for hands-on learning, making and fun activities using a variety of technologies and materials. CityTech MakerHub is both a virtual and a physical space where people can collaborate or work on individual projects. People of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. MakerHub projects can be part of a course or an extracurricular activity. Please contact Professor Farrukh Zia in the CET department for more details. (fzia@citytech.cuny.edu)
City Tech Robotics Club is a student association operated by City Tech undergraduate students under the guidance of faculty advisors from City Tech Robotics Research Lab. The club hosts various events and conducts a broad range of student projects through the semesters. The Club welcomes everyone from the entire City Tech community to join, regardless his or her major. Please contact Dr. Li (xhli@citytech.cuny.edu) on how to join the club.
Recent Activity
Farrukh Zia created the site City Tech Astronomy Club
Farrukh Zia created the site City Tech Radio Club
