Sadia Muniza Faraz

NED University of Engineering and Technology

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Sadia Muniza Faraz is a researcher specializing in mobile laser scanning, 3D point cloud generation, and geospatial mapping in GPS-denied environments. Her work focuses on the development and calibration of lightweight, portable laser scanning systems for precise 3D reconstruction of indoor and built structures. In her highly cited 2022 paper, she conducted a comparative evaluation of multiple compact 2D laser scanners—including Hokuyo and Slamtec models—for backpack-based mapping, providing critical insights into scanner performance and calibration. Her 2021 study introduced a novel method for generating georeferenced 3D point clouds in GPS-denied settings using a custom backpack system with orthogonal Hokuyo scanners. With her research accumulating over a dozen citations, Faraz’s contributions are instrumental in advancing portable, cost-effective mapping solutions for challenging environments. Her work is particularly valuable for applications in surveying, robotics, and infrastructure inspection, where accurate 3D data is essential but GPS is unreliable. Faraz’s innovative approach to scanner characterization and system design continues to influence the development of accessible, high-precision mapping technologies.