• MSc Computer Engineering, 2010

University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, 2007

University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan.

Efficient Architectures for Digital System Design

Embedded System Design

Fault Tolerant Network on Chip (NoC) Design

Embedded System Design

Fault Tolerant Architectures

Digital System Design

on-Chip Communication Architectures for Many Cores System on Chip

1. S. Sikandar, N. K. Baloch, F. Hussain, W. Amin, Y. B. Zikria and H. Yu, "An optimized nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm for application mapping in 2d-Noc", MDPI Sensors, vol. 21 (15), pp. 1-21, 2021, July 2021. [PA, SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 3.275, Journal Ranking=22.656%, Q1]
2. Ayaz Hussain, Muhammad Irfan, Naveed Khan Baloch, Tariq Ali *, Umar Draz *, Adam Glowacz *, Larisa Dunai, Jose Antonino-Daviu, “Savior: A Reliable Fault Resilient Router Architecture for Network-on-Chip”, MDPI Electronics, vol. 11(9), pp. 1783, October 2020, [SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 2.412, Journal Ranking=57.925%]
3. M. Farooq, F. Hussain, N.K. Baloch, F.R. Raja, H. Yu, and Y. B. Zikria "Impact of Feature Selection Algorithm on Speech Emotion Recognition Using Deep Convolutional Neural Network", MDPI Sensors, vol. 20 (21), pp. 1-18, October 2020. [SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 3.275, Journal Ranking=22.656%, Q1]
4. M. Rashid, N.K. Baloch, M. A. Shafique, F. Hussain, S. Saleem, Y. B. Zikria, and H. Yu, "Fault-Tolerant Network-On-Chip Router Architecture Design for Heterogeneous Computing Systems in the Context of Internet of Things", MDPI Sensors, vol. 20 (18), pp. 1-20, September 2020. [SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 3.275, Journal Ranking=22.656%, Q1]
5. S. Akhtar, F. Hussain, F.R. Raja, M. Ehatisham-ul-haq, N. K. Baloch, and Y. B. Zikria, “Improving Mispronunciation Detection of Arabic Words for Non-Native Learners Using Deep Convolutional Neural Network Features,” MDPI Electronics, vol. 9(6), pp. 1-17, June 2020. [SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 2.412, Journal Ranking=57.925%]
6. A. Pervaiz, F. Hussain, H. Israr, MA Tahir, FR Raja, N K Baloch, F. Ishmanov and Y. B. Zikria, "Incorporating Noise Robustness in Speech Command Recognition by Noise Augmentation of Training Data", MDPI Sensors, vol. 20 (8), pp. 1-19, April 2020.[SCI / E Indexed, Impact Factor = 3.275, Journal Ranking=23.77%]
7. Amin, Waqar, Fawad Hussain, Sheraz Anjum, Sarzamin Khan, Naveed Khan Baloch, Zulqar Nain, and Sung Won Kim. "Performance Evaluation of Application Mapping Approaches for Network-on-Chip Designs." IEEE Access 8 (2020): 63607-63631. [SCI / E Indexed, Impact Factor = 4.098, Journal Ranking=14.516%]
8. M. A. Shafique, N. K. Baloch, M. I. Baig, F. Hussain, Y. B. Zikria, and S. W. Kim, “NoCGuard: The reliable network-on-chip router architecture,” MDPI Electronics, vol. 9(2), pp. 1-22, February 2020. [SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 2.412, Journal Ranking=57.925%]
9. M. Ibrahim, N. K. Baloch, S. Anjum, Y. B. Zikria, and S. W. Kim, “An energy efficient and low overhead fault mitigation technique for internet of thing edge devices reliable on-chip communication”, Wiley Software: Practice and Experience, Early Access. [SCI/E Indexed, Impact Factor = 1.786, Journal Ranking=38.785%]
10. Baloch, N.K., Baig, M.I. and Daneshtalab, M., 2019. Defender: A low overhead and efficient fault-tolerant mechanism for reliable on-chip router. IEEE Access, 7, pp.142843-142854. Aug 2019. [SCI / E Indexed, Impact Factor = 4.098, Journal Ranking=14.516%]
11. Naveed Khan Baloch, Ayaz Hussain, and Muhammad Iram Baig, “Protector: A Permanent Fault Resilient Router Architecture for Network on Chip” Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, 2019 (Accepted)
12. Naveed Khan Baloch, Ayaz Hussain, Ayesha, Iram Baig, “Algorithm for Hardware Trojan Avoidance in Network-on-Chip”,BUJICT Vol 10 (2017) Issue II
13. F. Habib, N. K. Baloch, A. Hussain, H. Jamal “Adaptive Error Control Mechanism for Near Threshold Computing based on Network-on-Chip”, Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan Vol. 22 No. 3-2017
14. Naveed Khan Baloch, Waqar Ahmed, Ayaz Hussain, Waqar Ahmad, M. Iram Baig, “Multi-bit Error Correction Technique for NTC based Network on Chip “(IC4E’2017) Dubai (UAE) Dec. 21-22, 2017
15. Obaid ur Rehman, Naveed Khan Baloch, Jawad Ali Khan, Waqar Amin, “High Speed Sklansky Based Carry Select Adder” International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (ICETST 2016)"
16. Abo Bakar, Naveed Khan Baloch, Jawad Ali Khan, Muhammad Iram Baig, “High Performance and Connection-retaining Fault-Tolerant Routing Algorithm for NoC-based Many-Core Systems” BUJICT Vol 8(2015) Issue 1
17.  Jawwad Latif, Naveed Khan Baloch, Sadia Azam, Hassan Nazeer Chaudhry,“Design Trade off and Performance Analysis of Router Architectures in Network-on-Chip” The 10th International Conference on Future Networks and Communications (FNC 2015)
18. Waqar Amin, Naveed Khan Baloch, Jawad Ali Khan, Muhammad Iram Baig, “Fault Aware Dual-Layer Adaptive Error Control Technique for NOC” Smart Computing Review, (Vol 5, No. 6) December 2015
19. Kamran Javed, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain, Iram Baig, “Design and FPGA Implementation of compositional micro programmed FIR Filter” New Horizons, IEEEP (Vol # 81, 82) 2014
20. Usman Hayat, Naveed Khan Baloch, Fawad Hussain, Asim Malik, “Improved Dynamic Frame size with grouping slotted aloha” New Horizons, IEEEP (Vol# 81,82) 2014
21. Naveed Khan Baloch, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Waqar Ahmad, M. Iram Baig, Algorithm for Efficient Attendance Management: Face Recognition based approach, International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI), (2012),
22. Nousheen Munir, Javeria Khan, Qurat-ul-ain, Naveed Khan Baloch, “Fingerprint verification over the network and its application in attendance management”, 2011 International Conference on Electronics and Information Engineering (ICEIE 2011)

1- Efficient Router Design for Network on Chip

2- Remote Patient Monitoring System 

3- Connected Cars

4- Smart Home 

5- Multiplayer Strategy Game Development in Unity 3D

6- Efficient Hybrid Adder Design for DSP Systems

7- RISC Processor Design Datapath and Control Unit

8- Smart Mirror 

9- Smart Cart 

10- Children Tracking Scheme in Schools

Focal Person Open house and Job Fair Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2011, 2012)

Advisor BSc. 3rd Year Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2016- onwards)

Director DS Lab Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2011 to 2015)

Member, Pakistan Engineering Council (2007- onwards)

Ex-Incharge Store Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2012, 2014)

Incharge Trips and tour affairs Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2010- onwards)

Member Purchase committee Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2012- 2014)

Member, Departmental Committee for the Implementation of OBE Model

External Examiner, Software Engineering Department Fatima Jinnah Women University (2013- )

Advisor Taxalian Robotics and Automation Club (TRAC) UET Taxila (2015 - onwards)

Member Program Team SAR Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila (2013- 2015)

1- RFID based Attendance Systems for classrooms 

2- Fingerprint based access control system

3- Smart Mirror 

4- PiWall 2x2 using RaspberryPi

5- Smart Home 

6- LED based Video streaming system

7- E-Health for Clinical Care

8- Netwok on Chip router design in Verilog HDL

9- RISC processor design in Verilog HDL

10- RFID based theft control system for Smart Library

Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila      Dec/12 – to date

Lecturer, Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila                          Mar/09 – Dec /12

Senior Engineer, 3H Systems, Canada                                                        Sep/08 – to Mar/09

Design Engineer, ID Technologies Canada                                                 Jan/08 – to May/08

Lab Engineer, Computer Engineering Department UET Taxila                 Oct/07 – to Dec/08

• Member of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
• Member of International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT)
• Member of Journal of Independent Studies and Research (JISR)
• Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

Postgraduate Courses

• Advance Digital Design 
• Advance Computer Architecture
• RISC & DSP Processor Design
• Advance Topics in Computer Engineering
• Embedded System Design

Graduate Courses

• Digital Logic Design
• Computer Organization
• Microprocessor System Design
• Embedded System Design
• Microcomputer System Design
• Computer Architecture
• Digital Image Processing
• Computer Programming