Dr. Imran Asif

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Imran Asif is a Senior Research Software Engineer at the FAIR Epigraphy Centre within the University of Oxford's Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents. He holds a PhD from Edinburgh and an MPhil from Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on the Semantic Web and the development of tools for knowledge visualization, management, and integration. He has significant experience in the commercial development of full-stack environments and has published his work at numerous conferences. His current work includes the FAIR Epigraphy initiative, which aims to provide high-quality linked open datasets and implement the FAIR principles in epigraphy. Asif previously taught computer science at Heriot-Watt University and has experience lecturing in software engineering at the National University of Modern Languages in Pakistan.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Software Engineer

— Present

FAIR Epigraphy Centre, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Works on providing access to FAIR linked open data in epigraphy, implementing guidelines to help digital epigraphy projects.

University Teacher

2021-09-01 — 2022-03-01

Heriot-Watt University • Edinburgh, Scotland

Responsible for delivering computer science courses, leading lectures, and assisting students in understanding complex concepts.

Software Engineering Lecturer

— Present

National University of Modern Languages • Islamabad, Pakistan

Taught courses including Visual Programming, Database Management, and Object-Oriented Programming, employing various teaching methodologies.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.