Email:fazal.muhammad@uetmardan.edu.pk

Address: Department of Electrical Engineering, UET Mardan Charsadda Road, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK, 23200.

I received my B.Sc. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan, in 2004 and 2007, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Topi, Pakistan, in May 2017. Currently, I am working at City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, as an Associate Professor and Head of Electrical Engineering Department. I am the member of TeleCoN Research Lab at GIK Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Topi, Pakistan. I am the Editorial Board Member of the “Advances in Wireless Communications and Network”, a Peer-reviewed Journal of Science Publishing Group. I also serve as a Secretary, Institutions of Engineers Pakistan, (IEP), Peshawar, since 2017. I am a member of IEEE since 2016. I serve as a reviewer of numerous peer reviewed journals including IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications Systems, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Transactions on Communications, IEEE Access, Ad Hoc Networks, Elsevier, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, WILEY, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies. I have published more than 40 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings including IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology [IF=5.339], IEEE Access [IF=4.098], IET Communications Letters [IF= 3.457],

Sensors,, MDPI [IF= 3.03], IET Communications [IF= 1.443], Wireless Networks, Springer [IF=1.981], International Journal of Communication Systems, Wiley, [IF=1.717], Physical Communication, Elsevier, [IF=1.451], IEEE PIMRC’16 (Valencia, Spain), ITNAC’18 (Sydney, Australia), and ERSED’18 (Kingdom of Bahrain). One of my papers received the Best Paper Award from 2nd International Conference on Emerging Research for Sustainable Economic Development (ERSED’18), Kingdom of Bahrain.

My research is focused on channel modeling, green communications, and interference modeling in Wireless Communications with a particular focus on densification (HetNets), resource management (interference management), spectrum extension (millimeter wave communications) using tools from Stochastic Geometry, ad hoc networks, and optical networks.

Administrative Experience (5+ years)

1. Head of Electrical Engineering Department, City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 10, 2017 – to 26 October 2020]
2. Academic Coordinator Electrical Engineering Department, City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 1, 2012–Dec. 31, 2012].
3. Acting Head of Electrical Engineering Department, City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 1, 2011–Jan. 31, 2012].
4. Director, Center of Excellence of Electrical Engineering, at City University, Peshawar, [2018– to 26 October 2020].

Teaching Experience (15+ years)

1. Assistant Professor, University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan, [October 2020 to Date].
2. Assistant Professor, City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, [Apr.  2010 to 26 October 2020].
3. Lecturer, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, [Nov.  2005 to Mar.  2010].
4. Lecturer, Peshawar College of Engineering, Peshawar. [Oct. 2004 to Nov. 2005].

PhD

2017    Outstanding Research Performance Award, received at City University, Peshawar.

2016     Dean’s Honor Roll in PhD at GIK Institute.

2013    Fully Funded PhD Sponsorship under Faculty Development Program, City University, Peshawar

1999    5th Position in EATA Test, Conducted for Admission in Engineering University, Peshawar.

1998    Merit scholarship for consecutive two year in Islamia College Peshawar

1997    1st Position in SCC Examination at Govt; High School Batagram, District Charsadda, KPK

Memberships of Academic Bodies

1. Graduate Research Committee (GRC), Abasyn University, Peshawar, [Nov. 9, 2019 – Present]
2. Board of Studies (BoS), Electrical Engineering Department UET, Mardan, [Sep. 15, 2018 – Present]
3. Research and Development (R&D) Committee, City University, Peshawar, [Mar. 22, 2018 – Present]
4. Board of Studies (BoS), City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 10, 2017 –Present]
5. Board of Faculties (BoF), City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 10, 2017 – Present]
6. Board of Advance Studies and Research (BASR), City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 10, 2017 – Present]
7. Board of Academic Council, City University, Peshawar, [Feb. 10, 2017– Present]
8. Appellate Committee, UET Mardan, [Feb.18, 2018 to Feb.17, 2019]
9. Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), City University Peshawar, [Feb. 10, 2017 – Present]
10. Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Committee, City University Peshawar
11. Graduate Research Committee (GRC), Iqra National University, Peshawar
12. Telecommunications and Computer Networking (TeleCoN) Research Center, GIK Institute, Swabi, [May 2, 2017 – Present]

Professional Memberships

13. Certified Bloom Taxonomy Professional by American Professional Certification Services [Since Feb., 8, 2019, Certificate No. PP-10029]
14. PEC (Life Time Member) as a Professional Engineer, (Elect/20447)
15. IEEE Member (M’2019)
16. Secretary, Institutions of Engineers (IEP), Pakistan, Peshawar
17. Member, 3rd Party Validation, Directorate of Science and Technology (DoST), Peshawar

Editorial Member of International Journals

18. Editorial Board Member for “Frontiers in Communications and Networks” a Peer-reviewed Journal of Science Publishing Group [Valid until Dec. 31,2020]
19. Review Editor for “Advances in Wireless Communications and Networks” a Peer-reviewed Journal [Since May 26,2020]

PhD Supervision/Co-supervision

Graduated

1. Sajid Haroon, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Swabi, [Research in progress] [ June 11, 2020]

Research Title: Interference Management in Net Generation Cellular Networks

In Progress

2. Arif Ullah, PhD Scholar at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Swabi, [Research in progress] [Since 2017]

     Research Title: Modeling and Analysis of HCNs using Stochastic        Geometry

MS Supervision/Co-supervision

Graduated

1. Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, “Analysis of Decoupled Association in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks”, at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Swabi, [Graduated, May 2018]
2. Samar Khan, “Coverage Analysis with Decoupled Access using smart deployment in Heterogeneous Networks,” at CUSIT, Peshawar, [Graduated, Fall−2020]
3. Najeeb Ullah, “Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor based Power Quality Enhancement”, at Abasyn University, Peshawar, [Graduated, Fall−2019]

In Progress

1. Sikander Khan, “Smart Grids Communications”, at CUSIT, Peshawar, [Since Fall−2018]

Tahmeed Ullah, “Hybrid Energy Management Using Fuzzy Logic Controller,” at CUSIT, Peshawar, [Since Spring−2019]

My research is focused on channel modeling, green communications, and interference modeling in Wireless Communications with a particular focus on densification (HetNets), resource management (interference management), spectrum extension (millimeter wave communications) using tools from Stochastic Geometry, ad hoc networks, and optical networks

Publications (Cumulative IF: 118.477)

1. Journal Publications

1. Z. Ali, S. Kahf, Z. H. Abbas G. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and S. Kim, “A Deep Learning Approach for Mobility-aware and Energy-efficient Resource Allocation in MEC,” IEEE Access, Sep. 27, 2020. [IF=3.745]
2. M. Irfan, U. Habib, F. Muhammad, F. Ali, A.S. Alwadie, S. Ullah and A. Glowacz, “Optical-Interference Mitigation in Visible Light Communication for Intelligent Transport System applications”, Energies MDPI, Sep. 25, 2020. [IF=2.702]
3. N. Ayub, M. Irfan, M. Awais, U. Ali, T. Ali, M. Hamdi, A. Alghamdi and F. Muhammad, “Big Data Analytics for Short- and Medium-Term Electricity Load Forecasting using AI Techniques Ensembler”, Energies MDPI, Sep. 24, 2020. [IF=2.702]
4. M. Qasim, S. Haroon, M. Imran, F. Muhammad, S. Kim, “5G Cellular Networks: Coverage Analysis in the Presence of Inter-cell Interference and Intentional Jammers”, Electronics, MDPI, Sep. 20, 2020, [IF= 2.412]
5. M. Irfan, F. Ali, F. Muhammad, U. Habib, A. S. Alwadie, and A. Glowacz, “DSP-Assisted Nonlinear Impairments Tolerant 100 Gbps Optical Backhaul Network for Long-Haul Transmission”, Entropy MDPI, Sep. 6, 2020. [IF=2.494 Category: W]
6. M. Alshorman, O. Alshorman, M. Irfan, A. Glowacz, F. Muhammad, and Wahyu Caesarendra “Fuzzy-Based Fault Tolerant Control for Omni-directional Mobile Robot”, Machine MDPI, Sep. 5, 2020. [HEC Recognized, Category: X]
7. F. Ali, F. Muhammad, U. Habib, Y. Khan, M. Usman, “Modeling and Minimization of FWM Effects in DWDM based Long-Haul Optical Communication Systems”, Photonic Network Communications, Sep. 3, 2020, [Springer], [IF=1.450]
8. A. Mahmood, M. Amin, H. U. Khan, F. Muhammad, and T. Ejaz “Investigation of Multiple-stresses on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of 9000h Aged RTV-SiR Composites for High Voltage Insulation,” Journal of Elastomers and Plastics [SAGE Publisher], August 19, 2020. [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.1177/0095244320953588 [IF=1.2]
9. M. Irfan, N. U. Rehman, F. Khan, F. Muhammad, A. S. Alwadie, and A. Glowacz, “Hybrid Excited Partitioned Stator Switched Flux Machine with Novel Winding Configurations”, Entropy MDPI, August 19, 2020. [IF=2.494]
10. A. Ullah, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, G. Abbas, and S. Kim, “Uplink Performance Enhancement in User-Centric Small Cell Aided HCNets with Uplink-Downlink Decoupling,” IEEE Access, July 31, 2020. [IF=3.745]
11. F. M. Shah, S. Maqsood, Z. M. Shah, F. Muhammad, and S. Kim, “Multilevel LVDC Distribution System with Voltage Unbalancing and Disturbance Rejection Control Topology,” IEEE Access, July 17, 2020. [IF=3.745]
12. D. A. Sehrai, M. Abdullah, A. Altaf, S. H. Kyani, F. Muhammad, M. Tufail, M. Irfan, A. Glowacz, and Saif Ur Rehman, “A Novel High Gain Wideband MIMO Antenna for 5G Millimeter Wave Applications”, Electronics, MDPI, June 19, 2020, [IF= 2.412]
13. M. S. Haroon, F. Muhammad, G. Abbas, Z. H. Abbas, A. Kamal, M. Waqas, and S. Kim “Interference Management in Ultra-Dense 5G Networks with Excessive Drone Usage”, IEEE Access, May 22, 2020. [IF=3.745]  
14. D. A. Sehrai, F. Muhammad, S. H. Kyani, M. Tufail, and S. Kim, “Gain-Enhanced Metamaterial Based Antenna for 5G Communication Standards”, Computers, Materials & Continua (CMC), 64(3), 1587–1599. May 8, 2020, [IF= 4.89]
15. N. Ahmed, S. H. Kyani, F. Muhammad, D. A. Sehrai, M. Tufail, and S. Kim, “V-Shaped Monopole Antenna with Chichena Itzia Inspired Defected Ground Structure for UWB Applications,” Computers, Materials & Continua (CMC), May 8, 2020, [IF= 4.89]
16. M. Tanveer, G. Abbas, Z. H. Abbas, Muhammad Waqas, F. Muhammad, and S. Kim, “S6AE: Securing 6LoWPAN using Authenticated Encryption Scheme,” Sensors, May 6, 2020, [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.3390/s20092707 [IF=3.275]
17. M. Tahir, M. Usman, F. Muhammad, S.U. Rehman, I. Khan, M. Idrees, M. Irfan and Adam Glowacz “Evaluation of Quality and Readability of Online Health Information on High Blood Pressure using DISCERN and Flesch-Kincaid Tools,” Applied Sciences, MDPI, April 29, 2020. [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.3390/app10093214 [IF=2.474]
18. H. Zafar, Z. H. Abbas, G. Abbas, F. Muhammad, M. Tufail, and S. Kim, “An Effective Fairness Scheme for Named Data Networking”, Electronics, MDPI, April 28, 2020, [Available Online]: 10.3390/electronics9050749 [IF=2.412]
19. B. Khan, R. Naseem, F. Muhammad, and S. Kim, “An Empirical Evaluation of Machine Learning Techniques for Chronic Kidney Disease Prophecy”, IEEE Access, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 55012-55022, Mar. 14, 2020, [Available Online]: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9040562, [IF=3.745]
20. M. S. Haroon, Z. H.  Abbas, G. Abbas, and F. Muhammad, “SIR Analysis for Non-uniform HetNets with Joint Decoupled Association and Interference Management”, Computer Communications, [Elsevier], Vol. 155, pp. 48–57, March 10, 2020, [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2020.03.015  [IF=2.8]
21. M. S. Haroon, F. Muhammad, Z. H. Abbas, and G. Abbas, “Proactive Uplink Interference Management for Nonuniform Heterogeneous Cellular Networks,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 55501-55512, Mar. 8, 2020,

[Available Online]: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9040546 [IF=4.098]

22. S. Maqsood, U.  Javed, M. M. Riaz, M. Muzammil, F. Muhammad, and S. Kim, “Multiscale Image Matting based Multi-focus Image Fusion Technique”, Electronics 2020, 9, 472, Mar. 8, 2020, [Available Online]: doi:10.3390/electronics 9030472 [IF=2.412]
23. F. Ali, Y. Khan, F. Muhammad, Usman Habib, Z. H. Abbas, and A. Ali, “Extenuation of Phase Shift Influenced Nonlinear Impairments in Fiber Optics Network”, In Press, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, [Wiley], [Available Online]: doi:10.1002/ett.3930 Feb 19, 2020. [IF=1.594]
24. Z. H. Abbas, G. Abbas, M. S. Haroon, and F. Muhammad, “Interference Management in HetNets in the Presence of Wide-Band Jammers,” IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 1138–1141, Jan. 29. 2020. [IF=4.659]
25. A. Ullah, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, G. Abbas, and Lei Jiao “Performance Analysis of User-centric deployed SBS Deployment with Load Balancing in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks: A Thomas Cluster Process Approach,” Computer Networks, vol. 170, no. 107120, pp. 1–14, Jan. 22, 2020, [Elsevier], [IF=3.11]
26. F. Muhammad, F. Ali, U. Habib, M. Usman, I. Khan, and S. Kim “Time Domain Equalization and Digital Back-Propagation Method based Receiver for Fiber Optic Communication Systems”, International Journal of Optics, [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3146374, Vol. 2020, pp. 1-13, [Hindawi], Jan. 13, 2020. [IF=1.167]
27. G. Abbas, Z. H. Abbas, S. Haider, Thar Baker, Saadi Boudjit, and F. Muhammad, and G. Abbas, “PDMAC: A Priority-based MAC Protocol to Enhance Warning Messages Delivery in VANETs”, Sensors 2020, 20, 45. [Available Online]: https://doi: 10.3390/s20010045, Dec. 17, 2019, [IF=3.275]
28. Z. H. Abbas, A. Ullah, G. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and F. Y. Li, “Outage Probability Analysis of User-Centric SBS Deployed HCNets with Rician/Rayleigh Fading,” IEEE Communications Letter, Vol. 24, No. 2, February 2020, pp. 297–307. [Available Online]: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8932550, Dec. 13, 2019. [IF=4.659]
29. F. Muhammad, M. S. Haroon, Z. H. Abbas, G. Abbas, and S. Kim, “Uplink Interference Management for HetNets Stressed by Clustered Wide-Band Jammers,” IEEE Access, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 182679–182690, December 2019, [IF=4.098]
30. A. Ullah, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, G. Abbas, and Lei Jiao “Capacity Driven Small Cell Deployment in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks with User- Centric SBS deployment: Outage Probability and Rate Coverage Analysis,” in press, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, [Wiley], Dec. 5, 2019. [IF=1.594]
31. Z. H. Abbas, M. S. Haroon, G. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and S. Kim, “Proactive Uplink Interference Mitigation in HetNets Stressed by Uniformly Distributed Wide-band Jammers”, Electronics 2019, 8, 1496. [Available Online]: https://doi:10.3390/electronics8121496, Dec. 4, 2019, [IF=2.412]
32. F. Ali, S. Ahmed, F. Muhammad, Z. H.  Abbas, U. Habib, and S. Kim “Adaptive   Equalization for Dispersion Mitigation in Multi-Channel Optical Communication Networks”, Electronics 2019, 8, 1364. [Available Online]: https://doi: 10.3390/electronics8111364, Nov. 13, 2019, [IF=2.412]
33. M. S. Haroon, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and G. Abbas “Analysis of Coverage-Oriented Small Base Station Deployment in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks,” in Physical Communication, vol. 38, February 2020, 100908, pp. 1–16. [Elsevier], [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phycom.2019.100908, Oct. 25, 2019, [IF=1.594]
34. S. Haider, G. Abbas, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, “LWE-CPPA: A   Scheme for Secure Delivery of Warning Messages in VANETs,” in International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing, [Inderscience], Oct. 16, 2019. [IF=0.56]
35. M. S. Akhtar, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and G. Abbas “Analysis of Decoupled Association in HetNets using SFR Scheme,” in AEUE- International Journal of Electronics and Communications, Vol. 113, January 2020, 152961, pp. 1–12. [Elsevier], [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2019.152961, [IF=2.924]
36. M. S. Haroon, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and G. Abbas, “Coverage Analysis of Cell Edge Users in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks using Stienen’s Model and RFA scheme,” International Journal of Communication Systems. 2019; https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.4147 [Wiley], July. 2019. [IF=1.916]
37. M. S. Haroon, Z. H. Abbas, G. Abbas, and F. Muhammad, “Coverage Analysis of Ultra-dense Heterogeneous Cellular Networks with Interference Management,” Wireless Networks, [Springer], Feb. 2019; [Available Online]: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11276-019-01965-0 [IF=2.659]
38. A. Naushad, G. Abbas, Z. H. Abbas, L. Jiao, and F. Muhammad “Analysis of Link Stability in MANET through Dynamic Link Connectivity,” in Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, [WILEY], Nov. 2018; [Available Online]:https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3780534 [IF=0.986]
39. Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and L. Jiao, “Analysis of Load Balancing and Interference Management in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks,” IEEE Access, vol. 5, pp. 14690-14705, July 13, 2017[IF=4.098]
40. F. Muhammad, Z. H. Abbas, and F. Y. Li, “Cell Association with Load Balancing in Non-uniform Heterogeneous Cellular Networks: Coverage Probability and Rate Analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 66, no.6, pp. 5241–5255, Jun. 2017. [IF=5.339]
41. M. M. Pervez, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and L. Jiao, “Location Based Coverage and Capacity Analysis of a Two-Tier Heterogeneous Networks,” IET Communications, vol. 11, no. 7, pp. 1067–1073 Dec. 2016. [IF=1.443]
42. F. Muhammad, Z. H. Abbas, L. Jiao, and G. Abbas, “Decoupled Downlink Uplink Coverage Analysis of Enriched Heterogeneous Cellular Network Model with Interference Management,” IEEE Access, vol. 4, pp. 6250–6260, Sep. 2016. [IF=4.098]

2. Book Chapters

N/A

3. Conference Proceedings

1. A Ullah, Z. H. Abbas, F. Muhammad, and G. Abbas “Analysis of Outage Probability and Rate Coverage in Heterogeneous Cellular Network using Poisson Cluster Process,” in Proc.  IEEE Intl., Multi Topic Conference (INMIC’19), 29-30 Nov-2019.
2. M. S. Haroon, Z. H. Abbas, G. Abbas and F. Muhammad, “Analysis of Interference Mitigation in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks using Soft Frequency Reuse and Load Balancing,” in Proc. IEEE 28th International Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (ITNAC’2018), pp. 1–6, Sydney, Australia, Nov. 2018.
3. B. Shah, A. Khattak, M. J. Khan, F. Muhammad, M. Javed, and N. Shah “Feasibility and Analysis for Deployment of DC Micro Grid in Small Scale Power System” in Proc. 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, management and Sciences (ICETEM’2018), Pakistan, Oct. 2018.
4. M. Javed, A. Khattak, M. J. Khan, F. Muhammad, and B. Shah “Quality Enhancement and Robust Stabilization of Power in Electric Transmission System Using Static VAR Compensators” in Proc. 2nd International Conference on Emerging Research for Sustainable Economic Development (ERSED’2018), Kingdom of Bahrain, Mar. 2018.
5. F. Muhammad, Z. H. Abbas, and L. Jiao, “Analysis of Interference Avoidance with Load Balancing in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks,” in Proc. IEEE 27th International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC’2018), pp. 1–6, Valencia, Spain, Sep. 2016.
6. M. M. Pervez, Z. H. Abbas, and F. Muhammad, “A Distance-Based     Performance Analysis of Heterogeneous Networks,” in Proc. IEEE International Conference on Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering (ICE Cube), pp. 54–58, Quetta, Pakistan, Apr. 2016.
7. F. Muhammad and Z. H. Abbas, “An Energy-Efficient Operation Scheme for a         Cellular Network with Micro-/Pico-cells,” in Proc. First International Young Engineers Convention (IYEC’2014), Lahore, Pakistan, Apr. 2014.

Y. A. Rehman, A. Khan, F. Muhammad, and M. Iqbal, “Intelligent Traffic Control System Using Image Sensor,” in Proc. World Engineering Conference (WEC’2013), Islamabad, Pakistan, Sep. 2013.

Project I:                Research Grant: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Higher Education Najran University (Deanship of Scientific Research)

Collaboration              Project Submitted in collaboration with Najran University

Status                           Principal Investigator          

Project Title                Smart Cities

Project Duration        1.5 years [Nov 2020- April 2021]

Grant Number            NU/IF/INT/01/009

            Project worth             100,000 (In SR)

Project Status             Approved

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Project II:              Research Grant: Project for Cooperative R&D between Industry, Academy, and Research Institute funded Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups in 20

Collaboration              School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea,

Contribution               Co-PI

Project PI                    Sunghwan Kim, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Korea

Project Duration        1 years [July 2019- June 2020]

            Project worth             8,650/-  [In USD]

Project Status             Completed

Outcome                      Six Publications [2 in electronics-MDPI, 3 in IEEE Access, 1 in IJO(Hindawi)]

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  Project III:           Approved Research Grant: Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea, (NRF-2019R1A2C1005920)

Collaboration              School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea

Contribution               Co-PI

Project PI                    Sunghwan Kim, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Korea

Project Duration        1 years [January 2020- December 2020]

            Project worth             9,650/- [In USD]

Project Status             Completed

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 Project IV:            Research Grant: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Higher Education Najran University (Deanship of Scientific Research)

Collaboration              Project Approved in collaboration with Najran University

Status                           Co-PI

Project Title                Performance Evaluation of Radio-Over-Fiber (RoF) Based Hybrid TDM/WDM Passive Optical Networks

Project Duration        1 years [2020-2021]

Grant Number            NU/ESCI/19/001

Project Status             Completed

            Project worth             0.5 Million (In Pak Rupees)

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  Project V:            Research Grant:  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Higher Education Najran University (Deanship of Scientific Research)

Collaboration              Project Approved in collaboration with Najran University

Status                           Co-PI

Project Title                Visible Light Communication based Intelligent Transportation and Roadside Networks

Project Duration        1 years [2020-2021]

Grant Number            NU/ESCI/17/0114

            Project worth             0.5 Million (In Pak Rupees) 

Project Status             Approved (In Process)

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  Project VI:           Applied Research Grant:

"Leaders in INdustry-university Cooperation +" Project, supported by the Ministry of Education and National Research Foundation of Korea.

Collaboration              School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea

Contribution               Co-PI

Project PI                    Sunghwan Kim, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Korea

Project Duration        1 years [July 2020- June 2021]

            Project worth             6,000/-  [In USD]

Project Status             Approved (In Process)

APPLIED

  Project VII:         Research Grant: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Higher Education Najran University (Deanship of Scientific Research)

Collaboration              Project Approved in collaboration with Najran University

Status                           Co-PI

Project Title                Heterogeneous Cellular Networks: A key Enabler for 5G and Beyond

Project Duration        1 years [2020-2021]

            Project worth             0.5 Million (In Pak Rupees) 

Project Status             Applied

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Project VIII:        Applied Research Grant:  Pakistan Science Foundations (PSF)

Collaboration              Project Submitted in collaboration with GIK Institute, Topi, Swabi

Status                           Co-PI

Project Title                Modeling and Performance analysis of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) with non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) system using antenna diversity in Next Generation Network,”

Project Duration        3 years

Project worth              2.599 Million (In Pak Rupees) 

Project Status             Applied

National and International Linkages/ Research Collaborations

 International Linkages/Research Collaborations

1. Dr. Frank Yong Li, Professor, Dept. of Information and Communications, University of Agder (UiA), Norway.
2. Dr. Lei Jiao, Associate Professor, Dept. of Information and Communications, University of Agder (UiA), Norway.
3. Dr. Sunghwan Kim, Professor, Ulsan University, South Korea.
4. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Assistant Professor, Najran university, Saudi Arabia

National Linkages/Research Collaborations

1. Dr. Ziaul Haq Abbas, Dean/Associate Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, GIK Institute, Swabi, Pakistan
2. Dr. Ghulam Abbas, Associate Professor, Faculty of Computer Sciences and Engineering, GIK Institute, Swabi, Pakistan
3. Dr. Farman Ali, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Qurtaba University, D. I. Khan, Pakistan

1. Invited Speaker in International Conference in Computer Science and Allied Technologies (ICCSAT’19) held on Nov. 27-28, 2019 at Lahore Garrison University (LGU), Lahore.

Topic: Small Cell Networks: A Key Enabler for 5G and Beyond

2. Conducted one–day workshop on “OBE Assessment and Evaluation” held on Jul. 3, 2019 at City University Peshawar.
3. Conducted one–day seminar on “Capacity Building of Engineering Faculty on OBE/OBA system of Accreditation” held on Feb. 28, 2018 at University of Malakand.
4. Conducted one–day seminar on “Vocational Counseling Seminar” held on Mar. 28, 2016 at Charsadda Institute of Technology (CIT), Shabqadar
5. Conducted one–day seminar on “Capacity Building and Healthy Habits of Successful Young adults”  held on Feb. 28, 2015 at Charsadda Institute of Technology (CIT), Shabqadar.