Ph.D Theses Supervising/Co-supervising**

  Scholar (No. of Publications)
Field/Degree
Research Domain/Thesis Title - Presentation - Publication Links
2. Aymin Javed

PhD Top Student

Data Science Engineering
ComSens Lab, International Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech),Taiwan
Domain: AI and Data Science for Engineering
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5.
1. Ifra Shaheen

PhD Top Student

Data Science Engineering
ComSens Lab, International Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech),Taiwan
Domain: AI and Data Science for Engineering
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3 J3(pdf)

Ph.D Theses Supervised/Co-supervised**

  Scholar (No. of Publications)
Field/Degree, Session
Defended
Thesis Title - Presentation - Publication Links
34. Saima Latif (1)
Management Sciences
(April 18, 2025)
Thesis: Exploring Predictability of Stock Markets with Deep Learning Models
Journal Publications: J1
33. Dr. Ashraf Ullah (12)
Computer Science
(November 22, 2024)
Thesis: Efficient Electricity Theft Detection in Smart Grids using Data Driven Models
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9
32. Dr. Muhammad Talha Naeem Qureshi (11)
Computer Science
(October 18, 2024))
Thesis pdf: Enhanced Topology Robustness Strategies for Scale-free IoT Networks
Thesis Presentation Presentation
Journal Publication: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9
31. Dr. Shoaib Munawar**
Electrical Engineering
(August 13, 2024)
Thesis: Predictive Intelligence based Anomaly Detection for Smart Grids
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3.
Conference Proceedingd: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5.
30. Dr. Khuram Shahzad
Computer Science
(Jun 27, 2024)
Thesis: Data Analytics in Smart Grid for Optimal Energy Management for Green Cities
29. Dr. Pamir (19)
Computer Science
October 3, 2023
Thesis: Exploiting Supervised Learning Models to Perform Electricity Theft Detection in Smart Grids
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8,
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11
28. Dr. Qurat-ul-Ain** (2)
Computer Science
August 17, 2023
Thesis: Energy Forecasting and Decision Making using Data Analytics in Smart Grid
Journal Publications: J1.
Conference Proceedings: C1.
27. Dr. Muhammad Umar Javed (28)
Computer Science, FA21
January 18, 2023
Thesis: Making Electric Vehicles Energy Efficient in Smart Grids using Blockchain
Thesis Presentation: Making Electric Vehicles Energy Efficient in Smart Grids using Blockchain (Thesis Presentation)
Synopsis: Synopsis
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12, J13, J14, J15, J16, J17, J18, J19, J20, J21, J22, J23
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6
26. Dr. Manzoor Ahmad** (4)
Computer Science, FA21
December 16, 22
Thesis: Energy Cost Optimization in Hybrid Smart Power Grid
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
Journal Publication: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2
25. Dr. Obaid ur Rehman** (11)
Electrical Engineering, FA21
(November 7, 2022)
Thesis: Impact of High Solar Photovoltaic Penetration on Power System Operations

PhD Thesis Presentation: Impact of High Solar Photovoltaic Penetration on Power System Operations (November 7, 2022)
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8

24. Dr. Sana Mujeeb (15)
Computer Science, FA21
(September 30, 2022)
Thesis: Data Analytics based Efficient Energy Management in Smart Grids
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
External Defense: External Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, J8, C9, C10, C11
23. Dr. Aqdas Naz (12)
Computer Science, FA21
(September 29, 2022)
Co-Supervisor: Sohail Iqbal
PhD Thesis: Electricity Forecasting for Efficient Energy Management in Smart Grid (PhD Thesis)
PhD Defense Presentation Electricity Forecasting for Efficient Energy Management in Smart Grid (PhD Defense Presentation)
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8
22. Dr. Adamu Sani Yahaya (12)
Computer Science, FA21
(May 16, 2022)
PhD Thesis: Blockchain based Privacy aware Energy Trading in Electric Vehicles and Smart Homes (PhD Thesis)
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
External Defense: External Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3
21. Dr. Inam Ullah Khan** (7)
Electrical Engineering, FA21
from Lancaster University, United Kingdom
(January 26, 2022)
Thesis: Optimal Demand Supply Energy Managment in Smart Grid
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5
20. Dr. Rabiya Khalid (22)
Computer Science, FA21
(December 2, 2021)
Thesis: Towards Efficient Energy Management: Prediction based Generation and Seccure Trading
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
External Defense: External Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12
19. Dr. Sehrish Khan Tayyaba** (2)
Computer Science, FA21
(November 22, 2021)
Thesis: Resource Allocation and Bandwidth Optimization in SDN-Based Cellular Network
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2
18. Dr. Ghulam Hafeez ** (11)
Electrical Engineering, SP21
(September 16, 2021)
Thesis: Electrical Energy Consumption Forecasting for Efficient Energy Management in Smart Grid
Synopsis: Synopsis
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8
17. Dr. Omaji Samuel (24)
Computer Science, SP20
Co-Supervisor: Sohail Iqbal
(May 18, 2021)
Thesis: Privacy Aware Energy Management in Smart Communities by Exploiting Blockchain
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
External Defense: External Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11.
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11
16. Dr. Malik Najmus Siraj ** (2)
Electrical Engineering, SP21
from University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila
(January 27, 2021)
Thesis: Software Defined Networking for Software Defined Radio
Journal Publications: J1
Conference Proceedings: C1
15. Dr. Adia Khalid (34)
Computer Science, SP19
(August 17, 2020)
Thesis with Source Codes: Towards Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings Exploiting Dynamic Coordination among Appliances and Homes- with Source Codes
Thesis without Source Codes: Towards Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings Exploiting Dynamic Coordination among Appliances and Homes- without Source Codes
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
External Defense: External Defense Presentation
Journal Publication: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12, J12, J13
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21
14. Dr. Sakeena Javaid (40)
Computer Science, SP20
Co-Supervisor: Mariam Akbar
(August 11, 2020)
Thesis with Source Codes: Towards Green World: Renewable energy source based energy management in residential sector making appliances, homes and building smart- With Source Codes
Thesis: Towards Green World: Renewable energy source based energy management in residential sector making appliances, homes and building smart- Without Source Code
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
External Defense: External Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24, C25, C26, C27, C28, C29
13. Dr. Zafar Iqbal (32)
Computer Science, SP20
from Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (PMAS AAUR), Rawalpindi
(August 05, 2020)
Thesis: On Optimizing Energy Consumption With Combined Operations Of Microgrids For Demand Side Management In Smart Homes
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24, C25
12. Dr. Rasool Bukhsh (16)
Computer Science, SP20
Co-Supervisor: Majid Iqbal Khan
(July 23, 2020)
Thesis: Towards Smart Cities: A Move for Efficient Energy Management from a Home to Cities Exploiting Clouds
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9
11. Dr. Hina Nasir (18)
Computer Science, SP20
from International Islamic University (IIU), Islamabad
Co-Supervisor: Syed Husnain Abbas Naqvi
(January 28, 2020)
Thesis with Source Codes: Buffer-aided Cooperative Communication in Wireless Networks
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
Internal Defense: Internal Defense Presentation
Final Presentation: Final Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10
10. Dr. Bilal Hussain ** (4)
Electrical Engineering, FA19
(October 15, 2019)
Thesis: An Innovative Heuristic Algorithm for IoT-enabled Smart Homes for Developing Countries
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3
Conference Proceedings: C1
9. Dr. Asif Khan Khan (25)
Computer Science, FA18
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Mariam Akbar
(October 11, 2019)
Thesis with Source Codes: Efficient Utilization of Energy Employing Meta-heuristic Techniques with the Incorporation of Green Energy Resources in Smart Cities
Synopsis: Synopsis
Synopsis Presentation: Synopsis Presentation
Internal Defense: Internal Defense Presentation
Final Defense: Final Defense Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15
8. Dr. Zahid Wadud ** (20)
Electrical Engineering, SP19
from Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST), Islamabad
(April 18, 2019)
Thesis: Energy-Balancing with Sink Mobility in the Design of Underwater Routing Protocols
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12, J13, J14, J15.
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6
7. Dr. Danish Mahmood (16)
Electrical Engineering, SP17
(November 20, 2017)
Thesis: Realistic Scheduling Mechanism for Smart Homes
External Defense: Presentation
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10
6. Dr. Inayat-ur-Rehman**
Computer Science, FA16
(August 15, 2017)
Thesis: The Study of Learning Environment to Augment Adult Basic Education in the Domain of Basic Arithmetic
5. Dr. Muhammad Babar Rasheed (22)
Computer Engineering, FA16
(July 31, 2017)
Thesis: User comfort aware energy management system for smart homes
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10
4. Dr. Mariam Akbar (55)
Electrical Engineering, FA15
(August 05, 2016)
Thesis: On Network Lifetime Maximization in Wireless Sensor Networks with Sink Mobility
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12, J13, J14, J15, J16, J17, J18, J19, J20, J21, J22
Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24, C25, C26, C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33
3. Dr. Kamran Latif (19)
Computer Science, FA15
Co-Supervisor: Malik Najmus Saqib
(August 03, 2016)
Thesis: Energy Hole Minimization Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks (Terrestrial, Underwater, Body Area Networks)
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13
2. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed (15)
Electrical Engineering, SP15
(April 06, 2016)
Thesis: Towards Cooperative Routing in Underwater and Body Area Wireless Sensor Networks
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11
1. Dr. Anzar Mahmood (18)
Electrical Engineering, SP15
(February 11, 2016)
Thesis: Simulation Study for Optimized Demand Side Management in Smart Grid
Journal Publications: J1, J2, J3, J4, J5
Conference Proceedings: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13