PhD Computer Engg, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan, 2014

• Thesis Topic: AN AUTONOMOUS AND SELF-DIRECTED NETWORK MANAGEMENT PLATFORM USING PREDICTIVE NETWORK TECHNIQUES

MS Computer Engg, Center for Advance Studies in Engineering, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2006

• Area of Specialization: COMPUTER NETWORKS

M.Sc. (Computer Science)  University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2001

Current Supervision

Supervising 04 PhD Students and 04 MS Students

PhD Students

1. Rehan Tariq (Completed 2021)

• In progress

1. Samira Kanwal
2. Ali Raza
3. Tehseen Nawaz
4. Rehan Khan
5. Muhammad Shahzad Arif

MS Students

1. Munaza Razzaq (Completed 2010)
2. Jawad Ahsan Tanvir (Completed 2010)
3. M. Rizwan Ismail (Completed 2010)
4. Ghulam Abbas (Completed 2016)
5. Momina Masood (Completed 2017)
6. Sikandar Ejaz (Completed 2019)
7. Muhammad Shehzad (Completed 2019)
8. Muhammad Sohaib Ajmal (Completed 2021)
9. Umair Basit (Completed 2020)
10. Syed Saqlain Hassan (Completed 2021)
11. Qadeer Yasin (Completed 2021)
12. Asiya Ashraf (Completed 2022)
13. Muhammad Adeel Abbas (Completed 2022)
14. Arqam Awais (Completed 2022)
15. Hamza Safwan (Completed 2022)
16. Muhammad Zahid
17. Syed Shahzad Hassan

Software Defined Networks

Network Function Virtualisation

Information Centric Networks

Routing Protocols Optimisation

Cloud Virtualization - Compute & Networks

Machine Learning in Systems and Networks

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS [Journals]

1. An ANN based bidding strategy for resource allocation in cloud computing using IoT double auction algorithm (Sustainable Energy Technologies And Assessments, Volume 52, Part D, August 2022) (IF: 3.456) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102358) 
2. Henon chaotic map based image encryption scheme using bit-level circular shift (Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, vol. 100, no. 6, 31st March 2022) (http://www.jatit.org/volumes/Vol100No6/31Vol100No6.pdf)
3. Reliable Multipath Flow for Link Failure Recovery in 5G Networks Using SDN Paradigm (Journal of Information Technology and Control, Vol. 51 No. 1, 2022, March 2022) (IF: 1.228) (https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.itc.51.1.29408)
4. Classification of COVID-19 and Influenza Patients Using Deep Learning. (Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging, vol. 2022, Article ID 8549707, 11 pages, 2022) (IF:3.161) (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8549707)
5. IoT Devices, User Authentication, and Data Management in a Secure, Validated Manner through the Blockchain System Optimization (Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, February 2022) (IF: 1.819) (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8570064)
6. A Network Intrusion Detection System Using Hybrid Multilayer Deep Learning Model, (Big Data, Accepted: January 2022) (IF: 2.128)
7. Scalable offloading using machine learning methods for distributed multi-controller architecture of SDN networks. (Journal of Supercomputing, Jan 2022) (IF: 2.474). (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11227-022-04313-w)
8. An Efficient Internet Traffic Classification System Using Deep Learning for IoT, (Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.71, No.1, 2022, pp.407-422, November 2021) (IF: 3.772) (https://doi.org/10.32604/cmc.2022.020727)
9. Emotion Classification through Product Consumer Reviews, (PakJET, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 35-40, Dec. 2021) [HEC Recognized: Y Category]
10. A Deep Learning-Based Method for Network Application Classification in Software-Defined IoT (International Journal of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and Knowledge-Based Systems, Accepted: July 2021) (IF: 1.518)
11. Hybrid Ant Genetic Algorithm for Efficient Task Scheduling in Cloud Datacenters (Computers and Electrical Engineering, Volume 95, October 2021, 107419) (IF: 3.818)(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2021.107419)
12. Multiphase Fault Tolerance Genetic Algorithm for VM and Task Scheduling in Datacenter, (Information Processing and Management, Vol 58, Issue 5, September 2021) (IF: 6.222) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2021.102676)
13. Head Node Selection Algorithm in Cloud Computing Datacenter (Mathematical Problems in Engineering,  Vol 2021, 12 Pages, July 2021) (IF: 1.305) (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/3418483)
14. An UAV assisted VANET Architecture for Intelligent Transportation System in Smart Cities (International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 10th June 2021) (IF: 1.614) (https://doi.org/10.1177/15501477211031750)
15. Cost-Based Energy Efficient Scheduling Technique for Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling System in Cloud Computing (Sustainable Energy Technologies And Assessments, June 2021) (IF: 3.456) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101210)
16. An Optimized and Efficient Routing Protocol Application for IoV (Mathematical Problems in Engineering: May 2021) (IF: 1.305)(https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9977252)
17. Designing of a Simulation Tool for the Performance Analysis of Hybrid Data Center Networks (DCNs),(Complexity, vol. 2021, Article ID 5520324, 13 pages, April 2021) (IF: 2.591)(https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5520324)
18. A Genetic Based Leader Election Algorithm for IoT Cloud Data Processing, (Computers, Materials & Continua, vol. 68, no.2, pp. 2469–2486, April 2021) (IF: 4.89)(https://10.32604/cmc.2021.014709)
19. Genetic Based Leader Selection (GBLS) Algorithm in Cloud Datacenter for Efficient Task Execution (Jokull, Vol 71, No. 4, April 2021) (IF: 0.533)
20. An IoT based network for smart urbanization (Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, April 2021) (IF: 1.819) (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5584667)
21. IMOC: Optimization Technique for Drone-Assisted VANET (DAV) Based on Moth Flame Optimization (Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, November 2020) (IF: 1.819) (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8860646)
22. An Approach for Evaluating & Ranking Ontologies with Applications in Biomedical Domain (Technical Journal, UET Taxila, July 2020) [HEC Recognized: Y Category]
23. Offline signature verification system: a novel technique of fusion of GLCM and geometric features using SVM, (Multimedia Tools and Applications, April 2020) (IF: 2.101) (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-020-08851-4)
24. Traffic Load Balancing Using Software Defined Networking (SDN) Controller as Virtualized Network Function, (IEEE Access, April 2019) (IF: 3.557) (https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2909356)
25. Parental Prioritization Based Task Scheduling in Heterogeneous Systems, (Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, January 2019) (IF: 1.092) (https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-018-03698-2)
26. E-Assessment and Computer-Aided Prediction Methodology for Student Admission Test Score, (EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, July 2017) ( Scopus Index, IF: 0.903) (https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2017.00939a)
27. A novel image retrieval based on visual words integration of SIFT and SURF, (PLoS ONE 11(6), June 2016)
    (IF: 3.057)( https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0157428)
28. A Cloud-based GIS Application framework to Analyze Road Accidents using windows azure (International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), 14 (1), pg 38, 2016)
29. Content-Based Image Retrieval Based on Late Fusion of Binary and Local Descriptors (International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), 14 (11), Nov 2016)
30. A Novel Approach for Optimal Rule Creation and Classification in Autonomous, Self-directed, Ant-optimized Adaptive Learning-based Intelligent Network Architecture (Global Journal on Technology 2015 (8), 159-166, 2015)
31. Network-Congestion Based Traffic Investigation for Estimating QoS in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks using Diverse Routing Protocols (JBASR, Vol. 4, No. 9, Sept. 2014)
32. An Autonomous, Self-directed, Ant-optimized Adaptive Learning-based Intelligent Network Architecture (ASAALI). (JBASR, Vol. 3. No. 9, Sept. 2013)
33. Implementation of VANET-based Warning Generation System using Cellular Networks, GPS, and Passive RFID Tags (Smart Computing Review 2 (6), 2012) [https://doi.org/10.6029/smartcr.2012.06.002]

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS [Conferences]

1. Machine Learning based Intrusion Detection System in SDN Environment, 3rd International Conference on Computational Science & Technologies, INCCST, MUET, Jamshoro, 17-19, Feb 2022.
2. Flexible Genetic Algorithm Operators for Task Scheduling in Cloud Datacenters, 14th International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies, ICOSST, KICS, Lahore, PK, Dec-2020
3. Network Application Classification Using Deep Learning Algorithm in Software Defined Networks, 3rd Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering, 9-10, June, 2020 GIKI, PK.
4. Network function virtualization: Challenges and prospects for modernization, International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET), Superior University, Lahore, PK, 2018
5. Performance Analysis of VoIP over Wireless LAN USING RSVP, ICIIT, October 2010, Pakistan
6. Implementing an NMS Based Integrable Environment in Multi-domain Networks, ICIIT, October 2010, Pakistan
7. Comparative Evaluation of Header vs. Payload based Network Anomaly Detector, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2009 Vol-1, WCE 2009, July 1 - 3, 2009, London, U.K

Establishment of Huawei Lab at Computer Science Department

Establishement of Local Cloud at Computer Sceince Department

1. Focal Person, Huawei Lab, Department of Computer Science
2. Director, Post-Graduate Studies, Department of Computer Science
3. Administrator, Official UET Taxila- Department of Computer Science Facebook page

• ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA, PAKISTAN - At Present
• ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, COMSATS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ATTOCK, PAKISTAN, NOV. 2010 – APRIL 2015
• ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA, PAKISTAN, NOV. 2006 - OCT. 2010
• SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR, NETWORK ADMINISTRATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA, PAKISTAN, JUNE 2003 -OCT 2006
• NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, BARANI INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN, OCT. 2001 - MAY 2003

• Technical Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Computer Science (MJCS)
• Technical Reviewer, Network Protocols and Algorithm Journal (NPA)
• Technical Reviewer, FIT Islamabad
• Member, Internet Society (ISOC) [Member ID: 62697]
• Member, ACM [Membership No.: 6397023]
• Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA [Member # 90932735]
• Member, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK [Membership # 70729597]
• Member, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), USA
• Member, International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology (IACSIT), Singapore

Current Courses:

• Distributed Computing (UG Level)
• Cloud Computing (PG Level)
• Advance Distributed System (PG Level)

Previously Taught:

• Grid and Cloud Computing
• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Network Management and Virtualization
• Network Performance Evaluation
• Advance Networking
• Topics in Computer Networking
• Distributed Computing
• Computer Communication Networks
• Data Communications
• Telecom Network Design
• Management Information System
• Advance Database Management System
• Database Management System
• Wireless Networks

Assistant Professor

Huawei ICT Global Academy Award 2018

Huawei ICT Academy Award - Middle East 2020

Optimization of Link Reliability in VANET using evolutionary algorithms

(Student Name: Ghulam Abbas)

PhD Students

1. Samira Kanwal (Completed 2021)
2. Rehan Tariq (Completed 2021)
3. Ali Raza
4. Tehseen Nawaz
5. Rehan Khan

MS Students

1. Munaza Razzaq (Completed 2010)
2. Jawad Ahsan Tanvir (Completed 2010)
3. M. Rizwan Ismail (Completed 2010)
4. Ghulam Abbas (Completed 2016)
5. Momina Masood (Completed 2017)
6. Sikandar Ejaz (Completed 2019)
7. Muhammad Shehzad (Completed 2019)
8. Muhammad Sohaib Ajmal (Completed 2021)
9. Umair Basit (Completed 2020)
10. Saqlain Hassan (Completed 2021)
11. Asiya Ashraf
12. Muhammad Adeel Abbas
13. Qadeer Yasin

SDN Group