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Computational Research in AI, Data Science, and Ledger Engineering

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🌱 CRADLE Lab

CRADLE Lab is an interdisciplinary research group committed to advancing intelligent, transparent, and secure digital systems. We focus on converging Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) to address real-world challenges across sectors such as fintech, healthcare, education, and cyber-physical systems.

  • Founded by Dr. Usama Arshad, with a mission to build scalable, impactful computational frameworks.
  • Bridging AI and Blockchain for secure, explainable, and decentralized solutions.
  • Promoting real-world applications from data privacy to digital identity and intelligent automation.

Our core research spans: 🤖 Artificial Intelligence (ML, DL, XAI), 📊 Data Science (Predictive Analytics, Visualization, Privacy), and 🔗 Ledger Engineering (Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Identity).

We welcome collaborations with students, academics, and industry professionals through thesis supervision, internships, and joint research.

Research Areas

Our lab explores diverse domains across AI, Data Science, and Blockchain Technologies

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Explainable AI, and autonomous intelligent agents.

Data Science

Predictive analytics, visualization, big data systems, and privacy-preserving computation.

Ledger Engineering

Blockchain protocols, smart contracts, decentralized identity, and distributed systems.

Security & Trust

Cybersecurity, zero-knowledge proofs, secure AI architectures, and trusted data exchange.

Why Choose CRADLE Lab?

We integrate advanced AI, secure ledger engineering, and data-driven decision systems to solve real-world challenges in FinTech, healthcare, education, and CPS. Our solutions are rooted in transparency, collaboration, and impact.

  • 01 Interdisciplinary Expertise

    Our team blends AI, Data Science, and Blockchain research to build solutions that are secure, explainable, and scalable across domains.

  • From secure medical data sharing to blockchain-powered digital credentials, we aim for direct and positive real-world applications.

  • We actively engage students, industry, and academic partners in cutting-edge research, internships, and collaborative development projects.

Projects

Explore key innovations and applied research initiatives led by CRADLE Lab across emerging tech domains.

  • All
  • Blockchain
  • AI & ML
  • IoT/CPS

Decentralized Identity

Blockchain

AI Diagnostics

AI & ML

Secure IoT for CPS

IoT/CPS

Energy Forecasting

AI & ML

Digital Credentials

Blockchain

CRADLE Lab provides the perfect balance between hands-on prototyping and foundational research. I gained exposure to blockchain and AI integration, which shaped my final year project.

Ahsan Raza

BS CS Student, GIKI

My research internship at CRADLE Lab was instrumental in helping me publish my first paper. The mentoring and technical guidance are top-notch.

Sadia Malik

Research Intern, FAST NUCES

I appreciated the real-world deployment mindset. From secure IoT simulations to actual deployment strategies, the lab fosters both curiosity and execution.

Ali Shah

MS Researcher, GIKI

Team

CRADLE consists of different dynamic and diverse research scholars and developers.

Dr. Usama Arshad

Founder & Director

Assistant Professor - FAST NUCES

Sarah Jhonson

Product Manager

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William Anderson

CTO

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Events

Key events and community engagements hosted or attended by CRADLE Lab.

AI Bootcamp

Summer 2024

  • Hands-on ML projects
  • Workshops on Python & Scikit-learn
  • Hosted at GIKI
  • Registration closed
  • Limited seats

Wellness & Tech Night

July 2024

  • Yoga & Movie Night
  • Tech Trivia & Games
  • Organized by CRADLE GSS
  • Student-led planning
  • Free for all

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

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Location:

A108 Adam Street,
New York, NY 535022

Call:

+1 5589 55488 55s

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