Hira Amjad

NED University of Engineering and Technology

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Hira Amjad is a researcher specializing in geospatial data acquisition, 3D mapping, and laser scanning technologies, with a particular focus on environments where traditional GPS-based methods fail. Her major contributions lie in developing low-cost, portable systems for generating georeferenced 3D point clouds in GPS-denied settings, such as indoor spaces or built structures. In her most-cited work (2021, 5 citations), she introduced a custom backpack laser scanning system using orthogonal 2D Hokuyo laser scanners to produce accurate 3D point clouds without GPS reliance. Earlier, she demonstrated a cost-effective indoor mapping and classification system (2019, 2 citations) using affordable RPLidar scanners mounted on a trolley or backpack, enabling both 3D mapping and environmental classification. Though her citation counts are modest, her work addresses a critical gap in mobile mapping—making 3D data collection accessible and robust for indoor and obstructed environments. Her achievements highlight a practical, engineering-driven approach to geomatics, offering scalable solutions for architecture, archaeology, and disaster response. For students and researchers, Amjad’s research exemplifies how low-cost hardware and clever system design can democratize advanced mapping technologies.