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Pireh Pirzada

Pireh

Lecturer in Computer Science

Profile

My research focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of digital health technologies with an emphasis on remote photoplethysmography (rPPG), computer vision, and smart home/IoT systems. I also explore the ethical implications of AI, particularly data bias in health technologies. I have led and contributed to software engineering projects and commercial domains. My broader expertise includes software architecture, software design, and applied projects spanning HR, business, and e-commerce systems.

Teaching

  • AI Foundations and Applications, Operating System, Digital Audio Fundamentals, Object Oriented Programming
  • FHEA

Research

Publications

  • Pirzada, P., Wilde, A., Harris-Birtill, D. (2024). Remote Photoplethysmography for Heart Rate and Blood Oxygenation Measurement: A Review. IEEE Sensors Journal.
  • Pirzada, P., Morrison, D., Doherty, G., Dhasmana, D., Harris-Birtill, D. (2022). Automated Remote Pulse Oximetry System (ARPOS). Sensors, 22(13), 4974.
  • Pirzada, P., Wilde, A., Doherty, G.H., Harris-Birtill, D. (2023). Remote Photoplethysmography (rPPG): A State-of-the-Art Review. medRxiv.
  • Pirzada, P., Wilde, A., Doherty, G.H., Harris-Birtill, D. (2022). Ethics and Acceptance of Smart Homes for Older Adults. Informatics for Health and Social Care, 47(1), 10–37.
  • Pirzada, P., White, N., Wilde, A. (2018). Sensors in Smart Homes for Independent Living of the Elderly. 2018 5th International Multi-Topic ICT Conference (IMTIC), 1–8.
  • Pirzada, P., Wilde, A., Harris-Birtill, D. (2022). Smart Homes for Elderly to Promote Health and Wellbeing.
  • Faisal, N., Usman, M., Pirzada, P., Hassan, A. (2016). Innovating E-Learning Concepts in Special Education by Gesture Recognition Using Kinect. Asian Journal of Engineering, Sciences & Technology (AJEST).
  • Faisal, N., Usman, M., Pirzada, A.H.P. (2016). Using Kinect Technology for Special Education Through Gesture Recognition.

Public Engagement

  • Collaborated with Beyond Medics and the NHS on ARPOS digital health research.
  • Engaged in media outreach on LeaderTV and FM105 Radio, discussing my research and representation as a woman in STEM from Pakistan.
  • Guest lecture at the University of St Andrews.
  • Led and conducted AI workshop: “How is AI advancing the workplace?” at University of Winchester.
  • Facilitated a workshop titled “Kick Start Your PhD” at the SICSA Conference at the University of Stirling.
  • Invited speaker for “Setting Up a Business” at an event hosted by the Business Club and Entrepreneurship Society at the University of St Andrews.
  • Previously Founder of UAP Solutions and CTO at IDEAL Autonetics.

Scholarly Contributions

  • Pedagogic publications
  • Student engagement activities
  • Accreditation liaison activities
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