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Farhaan Khan.

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ML Engineer and researcher at the intersection of computer vision, quantum computing, and full-stack development. Published in IEEE Access. Currently finishing my B.Tech at VIT Vellore.

45%
Reduction in model calibration error (deepfake detection)
500+
Users on Visor VS Code extension
9.09
CGPA — Top 10%, VIT Vellore

About Me

I'm a CS student at VIT Vellore with a research background in quantum-hybrid machine learning and a production background in full-stack and backend engineering. My work spans med-tech, industrial electronics, and AR/VR — each role reinforcing the importance of solid engineering in applying cutting-edge research.

I'm drawn to problems that sit at the edge of what's computationally feasible — whether that's squeezing performance out of a deepfake detector using quantum feature selection, or building an AI career tool that thousands of students actually use.

Outside of code, I'm usually reading about quantum algorithms, contributing to open-source tooling, or trying to beat my LeetCode rating.

Python Go C++ Java PyTorch FAISS Qiskit FastAPI Flask React PostgreSQL Redis Docker AWS
Farhaan Khan

Publication

IEEE Access · Vol. 14 · 2026
A Quantum-Hybrid Framework for Enhanced Deepfake Detection
Integrating QAOA-Based Feature Selection with Quantum-Inspired Attention Mechanisms
F. Khan, A. Sareen, A. Suresh Kumar, M. Bhuvaneswari  ·  pp. 17853–17873  ·  DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3659021 ↗

Designed and validated a hybrid quantum-classical architecture for video deepfake detection. The framework combines QAOA-based feature selection with quantum-inspired attention mechanisms, achieving a 45% reduction in model calibration error and outperforming classical baselines on FaceForensics++ and DFDC benchmarks.

deepfake detection quantum computing QAOA attention mechanisms feature selection multimedia forensics hybrid quantum-classical

Where I've Worked

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
Software Developer Intern
Alfaleus Tech · Med-tech startup
Engineered and maintained a reliable backend platform (Flask, PostgreSQL), ensuring high availability for 3+ critical internal tools serving multiple teams.
Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
Software Developer
Elektromag · Industrial electronics
Automated manual reporting workflows and streamlined data processing pipelines, achieving a 4× reduction in operational workload.
Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
Computer Vision Research Intern
Imaginate XR · AR/VR simulations
Optimized a 3D reconstruction data pipeline using OpenCV and PyTorch, achieving a 30% reduction in rendering latency.

Selected Work

Education & Certifications

Degree
B.Tech in Computer Science
Vellore Institute of Technology
Sep 2022 – May 2026
Specialization in Blockchain Technology
CGPA: 9.09 / 10 · Top 10%
3× Merit Scholarship Recipient
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Issued May 2025
Validated foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud architecture, services, and best practices for building scalable infrastructure.

Let's Talk.

I'm actively looking for ML and AI Engineering opportunities. Whether it's research, a challenging engineering problem, or just a conversation — my inbox is open.