• PhD Computer Engineering (Audio & Speech Processing), 2015

          University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan.

• MSc Electrical Engineering (Electronics), 2009

          University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, 2005

            University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan.  

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analytics
• Network-on-Chip
• Natural Language Processing(NLP)
• Computer Vision & Image Processing
• Speech and Audio Processing

Journals

1. Sobia Hayee, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, “A Novel FDLSR based Technique for View-independent Vehicle Make and Model Recognition.” Sensors 23(18) 2023. (IF: 3.567)
2. Waqar Amin, Fawad Hussain, Sheraz Anjum, Sharoon Saleem, Naveed Khan Baloch, Yousaf Bin Zikria, Heejung Yu,” Efficient Application Mapping Approach based on Grey Wolf Optimization for Network-on-Chip. Journal of Network and Computer Applications. 2023. (IF:8.7)
3. Waqar Amin, Fawad Hussain, Sheraz Anjum, Sharoon Saleem, Waqar Ahmad, Mubashir Hussain, “Hydra: Hybrid Task Mapping Application Framework for NoC-Based MPSoCs.” IEEE ACCESS 2023 (IF: 3.367)
4. Muhammad Muzamal Shahzad, Zubair Saeed, Asima Akhter, Hammad Munawar, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain,” A Review of A Swarm Robotics in a Nutshell.” Drones 2023, 7(4), 269 (IF: 5.532)
5. Meesha Urooj Khan, Sana Samer, Mohammed Dahman Alsheri, Naveed Khan Baloch, Hareem Khan, Fawad Hussain, Sung Won Kim, Yousaf Bin Zikria,” Artificial Neural Network-based Cardiovascular Disease prediction using spectral features.” Computers and Electrical Engineering, Vol 101, 108094.
6. Waqar Amin, Fawad Hussain, Sheraz Anjum,” iHPSA: An improved bio-inspired hybrid optimization algorithm for task mapping in Network on Chip.” Microprocessors and Microsystems.
7. Farrukh Mehmood, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain, Waqar Amin, M. Shamim Hossain, Yousaf Bin Zikria, and Heejung Yu “An Efficient and Cost-Effective Application Mapping for Network-on-Chip Using Andean Condor Algorithm.” Journal of Network and Computer Applications(Accepted for Publication) 2022. (IF:6.281)
8. Muhammad Junaid Mohiz, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain, Sharoon Saleem, Yousaf Bin Zikria, Heejung Yu “Application Mapping using Cuckoo Search Optimization with Levy Flight for NoC based system.” IEEE ACCESS 2021 (IF: 3.367)
9. Saleha Sikander, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain,  Waqar Amin, Yousaf Bin Zikria, Heejung Yu “An Optimized Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithm for Application Mapping in 2D-NoC.” Sensors 2020, 21(15), 5102. (IF: 3.576).
10. Misbah Farooq, Fawad Hussain, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Riasat Raja, Heejung Yu, Yousaf Bin Zikria, “Impact of Feature Selection Algorithm on Speech Emotion Recognition Using Deep Convolutional Neural Network.” Sensors 2020, 20(21), 6008. (IF: 3.575).
11. Muhammad Rashid, Naveed Khan Baloch, Muhammad Akmal Shafique, Fawad Hussain, Shahroon Saleem, Yousaf Bin Zikria, Heejung Yu,” Fault-Tolerant Network-on-Chip Router Architecture Design for Heterogeneous Computer Systems in the Context of Internet of Things.” Sensors 2020, 20(18), 5355 (IF: 3.575).
12. Shamila Akhtar, Fawad Hussain, Fawad Riasat Raja, Ehatisham ul-Haq, Naveed Khan Baloch, Farruh Ishmanov, Yousaf Bin Zikria,” Improving Mispronunciation Detection of Arabic Words for Non-Native Learners using Deep Convolutional Neural Network Features.” Electronics 2020, 9, 963 (IF: 2.397)
13. Ayesha Pervaiz, Fawad Hussain, Huma Israr, Muhammad Ali Tahir, Fawad Riasat Raja, Naveed Khan Baloch, Farruh Ishmanov, Yousaf Bin Zikria,” Incorporating noise robustness in speech command recognition by noise augmentation of training data.” Sensors 2020, 20(8), 2326 (IF:3.575).
14. Waqar Amin, Fawad Hussain, Sheraz Anjum, Sarzamin Khan, Naveed Khan Baloch, Zulqarnain, Sung Won Kim,” Performance Evaluation of Application Mapping Approaches for Network-on-Chip Designs.” IEEE ACCESS 2020 (IF: 3.367)
15. Muhammad Akmal Shafique, Naveed Khan Baloch, Muhammad Iram Baig, Fawad Hussain, Yousaf Bin Zikria, Sung Won Kim,”NoCGuard: The Reliable Network-on-Chip Router Architecture”. Electronics 2020, 9, 342 (IF: 2.397)
16. Adeel Ahmed Jami, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Ammar Mohsin Butt, Sergio A. Valistin,” Vehicle Make and Model Recognition using Bag of Expressions”. Sensors 2020, 20, 1033 (IF: 3.575)
17. Muhammad Asif Khan, Umar Ajaib Khan, Asim Ali, Fawad Hussain, Wasif Nisar, “A Robust Color Image Watermarking Scheme Using Chaos for Copyright Protection”. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (HEC X Cat, Emerging SCI), Vol 38, No. 2 (28-03-2019). 2019.
18. Faisal Hussain, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Ehatisham-ul-Haq, Muhammad Awais Azam,” Activity-Aware Fall Detection and Recognition based on Wearable Sensors”. IEEE Sensors. 2019 (IF: 3.301)
19. Hassan Ahmed Sial, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Rashid,” Spatio-Temporal RGBD Cuboids Features in Human Activity Recognition”. The Nucleus Vol 55, No 3 (2018). (HEC Y Cat)
20. Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Kanza Azhar, Fiza Murtaza, Fawad Hussain,” Visual Analysis of Asphalt Pavement for Detection and Localization of Potholes”. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 2018. (IF: 5.603)
21. Farrah Aslam, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf,” Human Activity-Based Retrieval Using Optical Flow and Local Binary Patterns”. NED University Journal of Research (HEC X Cat), Vol XV No. 4. 2018.
22. Sundus Farooq, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Fawad Hussain,” A Generic Passive Image Forgery Detection Scheme”. Elsevier’s Computer and Electrical Engineering. 2017 (IF: 3.818)
23. Hadia Bashir, Fawad Hussain, Dr. M. Haroon Yousaf, “Algorithm for 3D Reconstruction and Segmentation of Brain Tumor from MRI using Slice Selection Mechanism”. Smart Computing Review, vol. 5, no. 3, June 2015.
24. Saadia Zahid, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Dr. Hafiz Adnan Habib,” Optimized Audio Classification and Segmentation Algorithm by Using Ensemble Methods”. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Volume 2015 (2015). (IF: 1.305)
25. Fawad Hussain, Hafiz Adnan Habib, Muhammad Jamil Khan,”A Framework for Music-Speech Segregation using Music Fingerprinting and Acoustic Echo Cancellation Principle”. The Nucleus 51, No. 1 (2015).
26. Kamran Javed, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Iram Baig,” Design and FPGA Implementation of Microprogram FIR Filter”. “New Horizons” Journal of The Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineer Pakistan. VOL # 81-82, June (2014)
27. Usman Hayat, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain, Malik Muhammad Asim,” Improved Dynamic Frame Size with Grouping Slotted Aloha (IDFSG)”. “New Horizons” Journal of The Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineer Pakistan. VOL # 81-82, June (2014).
28. Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Hafiz Adnan Habib, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Rizwan, “Visual Gesture-Based Augmented Virtual Keyboard System”. The Nucleus 50, No. 4 (2013).
29. Umair Ullah Tariq, Daud A. Asif, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Fawad Hussain, “A Review of Vision-Based Perceptive Interfaces: A Mouse Alternative”. The Nucleus 50, No. 4 (2013).
30. Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Hafiz Adnan Habib, Kanza Azhar, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Rizwan, Malik M. Asim, “Towards the Development of Virtual Keyboard: An Activity Recognition Approach”. Life Science Journal 10 (10s), 2013. PP: 275:282.

Conferences:

1. Bilal Ahmed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain,” A Transformer based approach for Abstractive Text Summarization of Radiology Reports.” Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Applied Engineering and Natural Sciences on 10-12 July 2023 at Konya/Turkey.
2. Maryam Naseer Malik, Tehmina Hafeez, Fawad Hussain,” Emotion Perception in Artificially Created Noisy Environment Utilizing Nonsense Speech”. Published in proceedings of International Conference on Communication, Electrical and Computer Networks (ICCECN). Feb 1-2 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3. W. Ahmad, N. Khan Baloch, F. Hussain, M. Asif Khan, M. Martina, “3D-HEVC Neighboring Block-Based Disparity Vector (NBDV) Derivation Architecture: Complexity and Implementation Analysis.” ApplePies International conference(Application in Electronics Pervading Industry, Environment, and Society), Pisa Italy, 11-13 Sept 2019. To be published in Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering.
4. Ammar Mohsin Butt, Yusra Khalid Bhatti, Fawad Hussain,” Emotion Speech Recognition Using SMILE Features and Random Forest Tree”. Published In Proceedings of SAI Intelligent Systems Conference, pp. 10-17. Springer, Cham, 2019.
5. Muhammad Hanif, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Sergio A. Valestin, Zezhi Chen,” Shadow Detection for Vehicle Classification in Urban Environments”. Published in proceedings of 14th International Conference on Image Analysis and Recognition. 5-7th July 2017, Montreal Canada.
6. Arslan Mubashar Khan, Waqas Umar, Taimoor Choudhary, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, “A New Algorithmic Approach for Fingers Detection and Identification”. Published in Proc. SPIE 8768: International Conference on Graphics and Image Processing; 03/2013.
7. F. Hussain, A. Akram, and M. Zafrullah, “EATSAL: An Energy-Aware Task Scheduling Algorithm for Hybrid Networks” Published In the proceedings of International Conference on Wireless Networks (ICWN’09), July 2009.

• Member Board of Advanced Studies, Research, and Technological Development (BoASRNTD) UET Taxila (2022-2024)
• Manager Research & Development ORIC, UET Taxila.
• Director Department Postgraduate Studies (Nov 2019-Date)
• Incharge departmental academic cell (2006-2014)
• Head of the departmental program team (PT) for self-assessment report (SAR)
• Member Postgraduate Admission Committee (2012- to date)
• Member examination result (undergraduate) scrutiny committee (2006-2017)
• Member examination result (Postgraduate) scrutiny committee (2017-to date)

WORK EXPERIENCE (ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

Assistant Professor                                                                               July 2011 – Present

Computer Engineering Department

University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan.

1. Conduct lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, demonstrations, workshops, and research and development activities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
2. Design and develop course materials.
3. Develop different teaching approaches and models, including e-learning, flipped lecturing model, and student-centered learning education, and deliver accordingly.
4. Work as director of postgraduate studies to,
   • Coordinate R&D activities of MS and PhD scholars.
   • Mentor and advise scholars to remain committed to their research undertakings.
   • Monitor the continuous Progress of research scholars
   • Guide the scholars to publish and present their research in relevant journals and conferences/seminars, respectively.
   • Manage all the admission procedures for both MS and PhD admissions.
   • Handle the smooth execution of academic activities throughout the semester.
   • Conduct regular board of postgraduate studies meetings for students to present and defend their Master' thesis research work.
   • Seek course and teacher feedback from the students at the end of every semester.
5. Supervise both Masters and Doctoral Research Students.
6. Supervise research and development activities for undergraduate Final Year Design Projects.
7. Align undergraduate capstone and graduate projects with career, problem-based industrial projects and patentable ideas.
8. Engage in scholarly activities, innovation, and submission of grant applications to support research goals.
9. Participate in professional activities like training, conferences, workshops, etc.
10. Develop assessment tools, grading rubrics, and assess outcomes.
11. Fulfil the role of Advisor of students' technological society.
12. Participate in internal and external committees.
13. Participate in committees for strategy and policy development as
    • A Board of Advance Studies, Research and Technological Development (BASR&TD) member, University of Engg & Tech Taxila.
    • A manager of Research & Development, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Engg & Tech Taxila.
    • A member of the postgraduate result scrutineer committee.
14. Conduct any other task assigned by the head of the department.

Lecturer                                                                                                   March 2007 – July 2011

Computer Engineering Department

University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan.

1. Work as director of undergraduate studies to provide all services related to the academic affairs of the students,
2. including,
   • Times tables
   • Examination date sheet
   • Examinations
   • Scholarship interviews, etc.
3. Conduct research and development activities.
4. Supervise Master's Research Students.
5. Supervise research and development activities for undergraduate student projects.
6. Align undergraduate capstone and graduate projects with career, problem-based industrial projects and
7. patentable ideas.
8. Participate in professional activities like training, conferences, workshops, etc.
9. Develop assessment tools, grading rubrics, and outcomes assessment.
10. Advice and mentor students.
11. Participate in internal and external committees as
    • A member of the undergraduate result scrutiny committee.
    • A member of the postgraduate (MS) entrance test and interview panel
12. Conduct any other task assigned by the head of the department.

Teaching and Research Associate                                      December 2005 – March 2007

Computer Engineering Department

University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan.

1. Conduct lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, and demonstrations at the undergraduate level.
2. Develop and update course materials.
3. Develop different teaching approaches and models for student-centered learning education and deliver accordingly.
4. Participate in professional activities, such as training, conferences, workshops, etc.
5. Develop assessment tools, grading rubrics, and outcomes assessment.
6. Advice and mentor students.
7. Participate in various internal committees as
   • A member of the undergraduate academic cell team.
8. Conduct any other task assigned by the head of the department.

Reviewer for the following journals:

1. KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems
2. Advanced Engineering Informatics
3. MDPI Applied Sciences/Sensors/Electronics/Mathematics
4. Expert Systems with Applications
5. Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing
6. IEEE Access
7. Automatika
8. Artificial Intelligence Reviews
9. Journal of Engineering Research

1. Member IEEE
2. Professional Member, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
3. Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

COURSES TAUGHT: (Undergraduate Level)

1. Database Management Systems
2. Machine Learning
3. Computer Engineering Project Management
4. Software Engineering
5. Digital Logic Design
6. Computer Applications in Engineering Design
7. Discrete Structures
8. Management Information Systems
9. Software Engineering II
10. Engineering Management
11. Introduction to Computers
12. Numerical Methods

COURSES TAUGHT: (Postgraduate Level)

1. Speech and Audio Processing
2. Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning
3. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
4. Human-Computer Interaction
5. Research Methodologies
6. Software Engineering Methodology

1. Lecturer December 05, 2005 - July, 13th 2011
2. Assistant Professor July, 14th - Date

Senior Member IEEE

Professional Member Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

1. Presented my article in International Conference on Communication, Electrical and Computer Networks (ICCECN). Feb 1-2 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. Attended International Conference of Optical Communication and Networks (ICOCN) August-2007, Margalla Hotel Islamabad, Pakistan.

1. Participated in International Symposium on Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Incubation. 19-20th August 2016 at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, Pakistan. Jointly organized by IBA Karachi and ICT R&D fund.

THESIS SUPERVISED (PhD Computer Engineering Engineering)

• Waqar Amin, Towards Highly Efficient Application Mapping Algorithm for On-Chip Communication(Completed)
• Sobia Hayee, Thesis Title: Car Make and Model Recognition in Realistic Environment. (In Progress)
• Sharoon Saleem, Thesis Title: An Efficient and Cost-Effective Technique for Real-Time Application Mapping for On-Chip Networks (In Progress)

THESIS SUPERVISED (MS Computer Engineering Engineering)

• Bilal Ahmad Khan Baloch, A Mechanism for Abstractive Text Summarization for Radiology Reports (Completed)
• Adeel Ahmed Jamil, Thesis Title: Vehicle Make and Model (Completed)
• Shamila Akhtar, Thesis Title: Improving Linguistic Mispronunciation Detection for Non-Native Learners Using Deep Convolutional Neural Network Features. (Completed)
• Ayesha Pervaiz, Thesis Title: Automatic Recognition of Daily Life Spoken Words. (Completed)
• Misbah Farooq, Thesis Title: Impact of Feature Selection on Speech-based emotion recognition. (Completed)
• Faisal Hussain, Thesis Title: Activity-Aware Fall Detection and Recognition based on Wearable Sensors. (Completed)
• Muhammad Hanif, Thesis Title: Detection and Classification of Vehicles in Urban Environments. (Completed)
• Farrah Aslam, Thesis Title: Video Retrieval System Based on Human Activity Recognition for Surveillance. (Completed)
• Hadia Bashir, Thesis Title: 3D Segmentation and Reconstruction Algorithm for Brain Tumor Detection. (Completed)
• Saadia Zahid, Thesis Title: Audio Segmentation Algorithm for Low-Quality Audio Signals. (Completed)

1. Capacity Building Training by USEFP for Faculty and Management (June-Aug 2022)
2. Course for “Online Teaching Level 1”, offered by National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC, Pakistan, held from 20th March – 10th April 2021.
3. Presented article in International Conference on Communication, Electrical, and Computer Networks (ICCECN). Feb 1-2 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4. Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra (Offered by Imperial College London on Coursera), May 2020
5. Programming for everybody (Getting Started with Python) (Offered by University of Michigan on Coursera), May 2020
6. Deep Learning Specialization (5 Course Series- Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Aug 2020.
7. Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces (Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Aug 2020.
8. Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models (Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Spet 2020.
9. Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models (Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Sept 2020.
10. Machine Learning (Offered by Stanford University through Coursera)
11. Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra (Offered by Imperial College London on Coursera), May 2020
12. Programming for everybody (Getting Started with Python) (Offered by University of Michigan on Coursera), May 2020
13. Deep Learning Specialization (5 Course Series- Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Aug 2020.
14. Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces (Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Aug 2020.
15. Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models (Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Sept 2020.
16. Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models (Offered by deeplearning.ai through Coursera), Sept 2020.
17. Machine Learning (Offered by Stanford University through Coursera) Sept 2020
18. OBE workshop 2018.

Doctoral Students

1. Engr Waqar Amin

2. Engr. Sobia Hayee

3. Engr. Sharoon Saleem

4. Mr. Muhammad Javed