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I have more than 22 years of teaching, research, academic leadership, and management experience. I hold a dual PhD in Applied Computer Science from the University of Potsdam, Germany and in Computer and Control Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Currently I am relocated to Salisbury, Maryland, United States after Eb1A (extraordinary ability) petition approval as Computer and Information Research Scientist.
My research focuses on human–machine interfaces, usability evaluation of mobile health (mHealth) applications, adaptive interface design, and health informatics. A distinctive aspect of my contributions is the development of novel models, frameworks, and guidelines that enhance accessibility and inclusivity in digital health technologies. My work particularly addresses the needs of marginalized populations including elderly users, individuals with hearing impairments, and those with limited technological literacy, ensuring equitable access to critical healthcare applications. I have published 35+ papers in international journals and conferences, along with 2 book chapters, and I lead the People-Centred Technology Research Group, where I have supervised numerous MS and PhD theses. I serve as a Senior Member of IEEE and as an Editor for the journal Blockchain in Healthcare Today.
Previously, I served as Associate Dean at Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Sialkot, Director of the People-Centred Technology Research Center at the University of Central Punjab, and held leadership roles as Head of Computer Science departments at multiple universities. My leadership experience includes curriculum design, launching new graduate programs, accreditation processes, establishing research labs, and fostering academia–industry collaborations.
I am passionate about advancing inclusive digital health technologies, mentoring the next generation of computing researchers, and building impactful collaborations across academia and industry worldwide.

Professional Highlights:

• 22+ years of experience in higher education, research, academic leadership, and management.
• Dual PhDs in Applied Computer Science (University of Potsdam, Germany) and Computer & Control Engineering (Politecnico di Torino, Italy).
• U.S. Permanent Resident under the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability category as a Computer and Information Research Scientist.
• 35+ peer-reviewed publications and 2 book chapters.
• Founder and Lead, People-Centred Technology Research Group.
• Senior Member, IEEE.
• Editor, Blockchain in Healthcare Today and VFAST Transactions on Software Engineering.
• 11+ years of senior academic leadership experience, including Pro Vice Chancellor, Associate Dean, Director, and Department Head positions.
• Extensive experience in accreditation, curriculum development, graduate program design, research leadership, and industry engagement.
• Research expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Federated Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Health Informatics, Accessibility, and Inclusive Technology Design.

Department Head and Professor of Computer Science and Technology Department

 Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury Maryland. (June 2026 – to-date)

 Strategic Leadership: Overseeing curriculum development, academic standards, and faculty mentorship within the Computer Sciences department.
 Curriculum Innovation: Driving the integration of cutting-edge technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing into core undergraduate courses.
 Workforce Development: Partnering with regional industry leaders to design robust educational pathways that equip students for high-tech economic demands.
 Student Success: Strengthening academic advising, student mentorship, and inclusive service activities to ensure equitable access to technology education.

Adjunct Faculty

 Data Science Institute, University of Delaware, Delaware USA. (Mar 2026 – to-date)

 Collaborating with researchers at the Data Science Institute (DSI) on interdisciplinary research in Federated Learning, Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, and Trustworthy AI.
 Contributing to collaborative research initiatives that advance AI-driven healthcare, data privacy, and responsible AI technologies through academic and industry partnerships.
 Engaging in scholarly activities, seminars, and cross-disciplinary collaborations to promote innovative, ethical, and impactful applications of artificial intelligence.

Part Time Faculty

 Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury Maryland. (Mar 2026 – May 2026)

 Instruct “Introduction to Programming” (CMP 135), a hybrid course consisting of two-hour lectures and integrated lab sessions held twice weekly. Deliver instruction focused on Python programming, covering fundamental principles such as decision and repetition structures as well as advanced object-oriented concepts like inheritance and polymorphism.
 Authored a comprehensive course syllabus establishing rigorous assessment goals for version control systems, the use of industry-standard IDEs, and the manipulation of complex data structures like lists and dictionaries.
 Co-developed the “Foundations of Global Financial Technology” (BMT 128) curriculum for the Business Management department, integrating specialized topics including blockchain mechanics, AI in finance, digital assets, and global regulatory frameworks.
 Mentor students in mastering Python architecture by guiding them through the practical application of complex programming logic, including recursion and the design of custom functions and classes.
 Manage all aspects of course delivery through the Blackboard Learning Management System, ensuring student compliance with technical requirements for virtual lab participation and coordinated proctored testing.

Adjunct Instructor

 Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware. (Apr 2026 – June 2026)

 Instruct graduate-level courses, “Theories of Artificial Intelligence” and “Natural Language Processing,” delivering in intensive 7-week blocks with 5 hours of weekly synchronous instruction per subject.
 Developed comprehensive graduate curricula and syllabi focusing on advanced topics such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Transformer architectures, neural networks, and ethical AI frameworks.
 Facilitate a fully remote learning environment for a diverse student body enrolled from across the United States, utilizing advanced pedagogical strategies for online engagement.
 Mentor graduate students in the practical application of AI/ML solutions to real-world challenges, including prompt engineering and the deployment of generative AI models.

Professor of Computing/ Associate Dean

 Department of Computing and Technology, Iqra University, H-9 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan (Aug 2023 – Nov 2025)

 Deliver postgraduate course Advanced Human–Computer Interaction, Research and Design Methodology and undergraduate course Advanced Software Engineering, mentoring over 120 students annually.
 Directed academic and strategic planning for a faculty of 65+ members, ensuring continuous quality enhancement and program relevance.
 Led curriculum redesign across computing programs, integrating AI, data analytics, and HCI trends, improving student satisfaction scores by 15%.
 Initiated and supervised 5+ faculty development workshops on research methods, teaching innovation, and industry collaboration.
 Secured two-year NCEAC accreditation (2025) for BS-CS, BS-SE, and BS-AI programs through successful quality assurance and compliance measures.
 Strengthened industry partnerships with 10+ companies, increasing internship placements and joint research projects by 30%.
 Fostered a research-driven culture, resulting in increased publication output and new interdisciplinary collaborations with engineering and management departments.
 Oversaw faculty budget allocation exceeding PKR 60M, optimizing resource use for labs, research grants, and student support initiatives.
 Launched student-led innovation and coding clubs, enhancing engagement and extracurricular participation.

Associate Professor/ Director People Centered Technology (PCT) Research Center

 Faculty of Information Technology (FOIT), University of Central Punjab, Lahore Pakistan (Mar 2022 – Aug 2023)

 Taught Advanced Human–Computer Interaction, Advanced Software Engineering, Big Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, and related courses to BS and MS students, mentoring over 150 learners annually.
 Supervised research grants and publications within the People-Centered Technology Research Group, advancing projects in human–AI interaction and digital transformation.
 Led research initiatives integrating digital technologies to improve accessibility, social impact, and user experience.
 Chaired the Accreditation Committee, successfully securing NCEAC accreditation for the BS (CS) program (Fall 2016–Fall 2018 cohorts).
 Coordinated Big Data Analysis and Introduction to Data Science courses, ensuring quality assurance and curriculum alignment with international standards.
 Designed and implemented the BS in Artificial Intelligence curriculum and contributed to its successful accreditation process.
 Spearheaded the launch of the MS in Data Science program, overseeing curriculum design, faculty onboarding, and initial student recruitment.
 Served as an active member of the Board of Faculty, contributing to the review and continuous enhancement of BS (CS), BS (SE), and MS (DS) curricula.

Professor of Computing/ Pro Vice Chancellor

 University of Sialkot, Sialkot Pakistan (Oct 2019 – Nov 2021)

 Provided academic leadership and instruction in Advanced Human–Computer Interaction and Advanced Software Engineering for MS and PhD programs, mentoring over 40 postgraduate researchers annually.
 Supervised 10+ master’s and doctoral theses, advancing research in human–AI interaction, usability, and software systems.
 Led the accreditation documentation and quality assurance implementation for national and international evaluation bodies, ensuring compliance and program recognition.
 Revised curricula and introduced a university-wide outcome-based education (OBE) framework, improving academic consistency across departments.
 Managed faculty performance and course documentation through the MIS platform, streamlining quality audits and academic reporting.
 Played a central role in strategic planning, including the creation of new departments and labs, and expansion of academic infrastructure.
 Revised university statutes, grading policies, and strategic mission statements to align with global higher education standards.
 Established the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) to formalize graduate research oversight and governance.
 Defined short- and long-term goals for multiple faculties, achieving measurable growth in student enrollment and faculty recruitment.
 Strengthened national and international partnerships, signing 10+ MOUs with universities and industries to promote joint research and exchange programs.
 Chaired Academic Council and Board of Faculty meetings, driving policy reforms and academic innovation.
 Enhanced the university’s research and commercialization profile, increasing ORIC-led research projects by 25% and improving institutional ranking metrics.

Chairman Computer Science Department

 Superior University, Lahore Pakistan (Oct2017 – Oct 2019)

 Taught Data Science, Advanced Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Human-Computer Interaction to undergraduate and postgraduate classes.
 Updated curricula for all programs and designed new program handbooks.
 Upgraded the existing infrastructure of labs, library, and classrooms.
 Managed the accreditation of the BS(CS) program from the National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC).
 Served as a member of the Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, and Academic Council at Superior University.
 Led the People-Centered Technology (PCT) Research Group.
 Upgraded and enhanced the department’s academic processes according to the Baldrige Excellence framework.
 Supervised more than 6 PhD and Masters’ theses.
 Took initiatives to secure R&D funding for the CS&IT Department.
 Supervised and prepared documentation for funded projects.

Head of the Department

 CS & IT Department, The University of Lahore (Apr 2015 – Oct 2017)

 Taught Object-Oriented Programming, Data Science, and Advanced Human-Computer Interaction at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
 Supervised and managed academic activities in the CS & IT Department.
 Launched a PhD program and established a Postgraduate Lab for research.
 Revised the BSCS and BSSE course curricula and supervised the accreditation of undergraduate programs by NCEAC.
 Served as a member of the Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, and University Unfair Means Committee.
 Expanded the IT infrastructure, refined course curricula, and facilitated state-of-the-art research at the Department.

Assistant Professor, Incharge BS(CS) program

 CS & IT Department, The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan (May 2014 – Apr 2015)
 Taught Artificial Intelligence, Advanced SE, and OOP classes to MCS and BCS sections.
 Ensured the smooth running of the BS(CS) program, including classes, examinations, quizzes, and the resolution of student problems.
 Taught Advanced Human Computer Interaction and Computer Ethics to PhD students.

Module Leader

 University of Potsdam, Potsdam Germany (May 2013– July 2013)

 Taught “Informatics for scientists” during PhD studies.

Deputy Manager MIS

 Technical education and vocational training authority (TEVTA), Government of the Punjab (March 2008 – Oct 2009)

 Analyzed, developed, designed, implemented, and maintained the TEVTA Information System.
 Provided consultancy to more than four hundred commerce, technical, and vocational training institutions for the development of different software according to their requirements.

Lecturer

 Punjab University college of IT, Lahore Pakistan (Sep 2007 – March 2008)

 Taught “object-oriented programming” module to BCS classes.

System Analyst and Programmer

 Fine distributions, Oslo Norway (Oct 2006 – Aug 2007).

 Analyzed and designed bar code system for fine distributions.
 Prepared booklet containing information about all products.
 Made interactive product system by producing customer guidance CD.
 Advertised all products on the internet for e-customers.

Lecturer

 Punjab university college of IT, Lahore Pakistan (March 2004 – Sep2006).

 Taught “data structures and algorithms” and “object-oriented programming.”
modules to BCS classes.
 Delivered course contents of introduction to computer programming to BIT classes.
 Delivered web development techniques to MECOM classes.

Committees

1. Programs Evaluator
 National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Islamabad (Oct-2023- Oct-2025).
 Evaluated BS Software Engineering program of Abasyn University Peshawar, 25th October 2024.
 Evaluated BS Data Science program of Comsats University Islamabad, 8th May 2025.
 Evaluated BS Information Technology program of Mirpur University AJK, 26th May 2025.

2. Member Selection Board & Member Academic Council.
 University of Education, Lahore Pakistan (Aug 2018 – Jul 2024).

3. Convenor and Member Board of Selection
 The University of Sialkot (Jan-2020- Nov-2021)
 Convener doctoral committee.
 Core committee member Eurasian industrial research center.
 Convener university vision mission committee.
 Convener university grievance committee.
 Member board of selection for recruitment of faculty.

4. External Examiner
 Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan (March 2006 -Sep 2006).
 Paper setting, checking and administration of examinations.

Awards

1. Academic Excellence Award (2024) – Awarded by the Blockchain in Healthcare Today Journal in recognition of outstanding scholarly contributions to healthcare technology research.
2. EB-1A Extraordinary Ability U.S. Permanent Residency (2025) – Granted U.S. Permanent Resident status under the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability category in recognition of significant academic and research achievements.
3. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Ph.D. Scholarship (2009–2014) – Recipient of a highly competitive national scholarship awarded by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) to pursue doctoral studies at Politecnico di Torino and University of Potsdam.
4. International Travel Grant (2017) – Awarded by the Punjab Higher Education Commission to present research at the 21st International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information & Engineering Systems (KES 2017) in Marseille, France.
5. Scholarship Holder Throughout Academic Career – Recognized for consistently achieving scholarship support throughout undergraduate and postgraduate education based on academic excellence.

Professional Affiliation and Recognition:

1. Senior Member, IEEE (recognition of professional standing and contributions).
2. Editor, Blockchain in Healthcare Today (Scopus-indexed journal).
3. Program Evaluator, National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), responsible for evaluating Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology programs.
4. HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor.

Publications

1. Qureshi, A., Aini, Q.U.A., Solomin, E. et al. Dental arch classification using deep learning and federated learning on DenPAR radiographs. Sci Rep (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-62329-1

2. A. Sami, M. Ali, F. Malik, Q.W. Khan, N. Ahmad, A. Smerat, N.A. Samee, and M.M. Jamjoom (2026). Privacy-aware eye disease diagnosis using federated learning with swin transformer. PeerJ Computer Science. I.F = 2.5, ISSN: 2167-8359. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.3942

3. S. Nasri, N. Ahmad, Q. UAAini, A. Qayyum, N. ULIslam. (2025), A YOLOv9: Deep Learning-based framework Defect Detection Method for PCBs. Journal of Electronic Testing: Theory and Applications. Springer, Volume 41, Number 4, ISSN: 1573-0727. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10836-025-06194-2

4. Abdullah, H. MHaque, N. Ahmad, Q. UAAini, A. Saeed (2025), AGRITECH: A Smart System for Sustainable Farming. VAWKUM Transactions on Computer Sciences. HEC Y category. ISSN: 2308-8168. https://doi.org/10.21015/vtcs.v13i1.2138

5. E. Hassan, F. Malik, QW. Khan, N. Ahmad, M. Sardaraz, FK Karim, H. Elmannai (2025), A hybrid K-Means++ and particle swarm optimization approach for enhanced document clustering, IEEE access, ISSN: 2169-3536. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3535226

6. A. Sami; F. Malik; QW. Khan; N. Ahmad; S. Shah; M. Elaffendi (2024). Federated Learning for Sarcasm Detection: A Study of Attention-Enhanced BILSTM, GRU, and LSTM Architectures. IEEE access, vol. 12, pp. 196786-196802, 2024, ISSN: 2169-3536.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3520659

7. I. Feroz and N. Ahmad (2024). Systematic Review of Usability Factors, Models, and Frameworks with Blockchain Integration for Secure Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications. Blockchain in healthcare today journal, volume 7, issue 3. Published by partners in digital health. ISSN: 2573-8240. https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v7.357

8. M. Seedat, Q. Abbas, N. Ahmad, I. Feroz, A. Qureshi and A. Amelio (2024). Transition Strategies from Monolithic to Microservices Architectures: A Domain-Driven Approach and Case Study. VAWKUM Transactions on Computer Sciences, 12(1), 94–110. HEC Y category. ISSN: 2308-8168. https://doi.org/10.21015/vtcs.v12i1.1808

9. N. Ahmad, I. Feroz and F. Ahmad (2024) Creating synthetic test data by generative adversarial networks (GANs) for mobile health (mHealth) applications, Forthcoming networks and sustainability in the AIoT era, second international conference FoNeS-AIoT 2024 – Volume 1, Lecture notes in networks and systems (LNNS), Volume 1035, pp. 322-332, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, E-ISSN: 2367-3389. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62871-9_25

10. I. Feroz and N. Ahmad (2022), Usability based rating scale (UBRS) for evaluation of mobile health (mHealth) applications. HCI and beyond: advances towards smart and interconnected environments. Vol. 2, Bentham science publishers. pp:27-48, ISBN: 978-981-5036-40-4, 2022. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815036398122010005

11. W. Iqbal, N. Ahmad, K. Shahzad, R. Naqvi, B. Ayub and Z. Ali (2021), User context ontology for adaptive mobile-phone interfaces, in IEEE access, ISSN: 2169-3536, Vol. 9, pp: 96751-96762, I.F= 3.476. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3095300

12. I. Durrani, N. Qureshi, N. Ahmad, T. Naz and A. Amelio (2019), A health informatics reporting system for technology illiterate workforce using mobile phone, Applied clinical informatics, ISSN: 1869-0327, Vol. 10, Issue 2, pp:348-357, IF= 2.762. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1688830

13. I. Feroz, N. Ahmad, W. Iqbal, N. Ali and K. Shahzad (2019), People perception of autonomous vehicles: legal and ethical issues, International journal of advanced and applied sciences (IJAAS), ISSN: 2313-626X, Vol. 6, Issue 5, pp: 92-101, IF= 0.59. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2019.05.015

14. W. Iqbal, N. Ahmad, K. Shahzad, I. Feroz and N. Ali (2018), Towards adaptive user interfaces for mobile-phone in smart world, International journal of advanced computer Science and applications (IJACSA), ISSN: 2158-107X, Vol. 9, Issue 11, pp: 556-565, I.F=0.9. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2018.091177

15. M. Adrees, N. Ahmad, A. Amelio and A. Qadeer (2018), Enhancing web usability: exploiting interactional properties of web interfaces with vocabulary and comprehension learning in non-native English speakers, International Journal of computer science and Network Security (IJCSNS), ISSN: 1738-7906, Vol. 18, Issue 11, pp: 164-172. http://paper.ijcsns.org/07_book/201810/20181024.pdf

16. W. Iqbal, N. Ahmad, K. Shahzad, R. Naqvi and I. Feroz (2018), Usability aspects of adaptive mobile interfaces for color-blind and vision deficient users, International journal of Computer Science and network security (IJCSNS), ISSN: 1738-7906, Vol. 18, Issue 11, pp: 179-189. http://paper.ijcsns.org/07_book/201810/20181026.pdf

17. Z. Aslam, R. Shahzad, N. Ahmad and W. Iqbal (2017), Web usability and user trust on E-commerce websites in Pakistan, International Journal of advanced computer science and applications (IJACSA), ISSN: 2158-107X, Vol. 8, Issue 12, pp: 509-517. I.F= 0.9. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2017.081267

18. N. Ahmad, M. Shoaib, A. Ishaq and A. Wahab (2017), Role of expert systems in identification and overcoming of dengue fever, International journal of advanced computer science and applications (IJACSA), ISSN: 2158-107X, Vol. 8, Issue 10, pp: 82-89. I.F= 0.9, http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2017.081011

19. N. Ahmad, U. Shoaib and P. Prinetto (2015), Usability of online assistance from semi-literate Users’ perspective, international journal of human-computer interaction. ISSN: 1532-7590, Vol. 31, Issue 1, pp: 55-64, I.F= 3.353. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2014.925772

20. U. Shoaib, N. Ahmad, P. Prinetto and G. Tiotto (2014), Integrating multiWordNet with Italian sign language lexical resources, Expert systems with applications, ISSN 0957-4174, Vol. 41, Issue 5, pp: 2300-2308, I.F= 8.665. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2013.09.027

21. Aini, Q. U. A., Nasri, S., Ahmad, N., Uddin, Z., & Ashfaq, I. (2026, May). Agent-Based Model for Real-Time Forest Fire, Early Warning and Alerting System. In 2026 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) (pp. 1-7). IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICRAI70912.2026.11551955

22. Abbasi, H., Aini, Q. U. A., Ahmad, N., & Uddin, Z. (2026, May). Indistinguishability in Generative AI: Detection Challenges, Techniques, and Ethical Considerations. In 2026 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICRAI70912.2026.11551931

23. A. Amelio, I. Ahmad, A. Farman, A. Merla, F. Scozzari, N. Ahmad (2025) A Comparative Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Methods for Breast Cancer Interpretation, 2025 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN 2025). Special Sessions – Distributed Learning and Intelligent Systems: Advancing Privacy and Scalability for IoT and Edge Networks. June 30 to July 5, 2025. Rome, Italy [Accepted].

24. N. Ahmad, I. Feroz and A. Anjum (2020), Usability analysis of educational information systems from student’s perspective. ICBDM 2020: Proceedings of the 2020 international conference on big data in management. The university of Manchester UK, Nov 20-22, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-4503-7506-1, pp: 130-135. https://doi.org/10.1145/3437075.3437104

25. R. Shehzad, N. Ahmad, M. W. Iqbal and I. Feroz (2019), Gestural user interfaces for hearing and speech impaired people using KINECT, International conference on engineering and emerging technologies (ICEET), Lahore, Pakistan, Feb 21-22, 2019, ISBN:978-1-7281-0279-5, pp: 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEET1.2019.8711838

26. I. Feroz, N. Ahmad and M. W. Iqbal (2019), Usability based rating scale for mobile health applications, International conference on engineering and emerging technologies (ICEET), Lahore, Pakistan, Feb 21-22, 2019, ISBN:978-1-7281-0279- 5, pp. 1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CEET1.2019.8711845

27. S. urooj, I. Feroz and N. Ahmad (2018), Systematic literature review on user interfaces of autonomous cars: liabilities and responsibilities, 1st International conference on advancements in computational sciences, Lahore Pakistan, Feb 19- 21, 2018, pp: 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACS.2018.8333489

28. W. Iqbal, K. Shahzad, N. Ahmad, A. Amelio and D. Brodic (2018), Adaptive interface for Color-blind people in mobile-phones, 1st International conference on advancements in computational sciences, Lahore Pakistan, Feb 19-21, 2018. pp: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACS.2018.8333488

29. N. Ahmad and J. Siddique. (2017), Personality assessment using Twitter tweets. 21st International conference on knowledge-based and intelligent information & engineering Systems, Marseille, France, Sep 6-8, 2017. Procedia computer science, Vol. 112, ISSN 1877-0509, pp 1964-1973. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2017.08.067

30. M. Iqbal, N. Ahmad and S. Shahzad. (2017), Usability evaluation of adaptive features in smartphones. 21st International conference on knowledge-based and intelligent information & engineering systems, Marseille, France, Sep 6-8, 2017. Procedia computer science, Vol. 112, ISSN 1877-0509, pp: 2185-2194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2017.08.258

31. S.K. Shahzad, M. Iqbal and N. Ahmad (2017), Privacy agents for IoT cloud Communication. In proceedings of the 2nd International conference on internet of things, Big data and security: IoTBDS, Porto Portugal, Apr 24-26, 2017. ISBN 978-989-758-245-5, pp: 239-245. https://doi.org/10.5220/0006286502390245

32. D. Brodić, A. Amelio, N. Ahmad, S.K. Shahzad (2017) Usability analysis of the image and interactive CAPTCHA via prediction of the response time. In multi- disciplinary trends in artificial intelligence, MIWAI 2017, Lecture Notes in computer science, Springer, Vol 10607. ISBN: 978-3-319-69456-6, pp: 252-265, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69456-6_21

33. Ahmad, N. (2013) Virtual character based interactive interfaces for deaf and functionally illiterate users. In software business: from physical products to software services and solutions, Springer, Berlin, Germany, ISSN: 1865-1348, Scopus Indexed, Vol. 150, pp: 223-224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642- 39336-5_23

34. N. Ahmad, D. Barberis, N. Garazzino, P. Prinetto, U. Shoaib and G. Tiotto (2012), A virtual character based Italian sign language dictionary. 13th International conference on computers helping people with special needs, Linz, Austria, 11-13 July. 2012, pp: 31-36. www.uld-conference.org/files_of_downloads/2012/ULD2012_Proceedings.pdf

35. U. Shoaib, N. Ahmad, G. Tiotto and P. Prinetto. (2012), A platform-independent user-friendly dictionary from italian to LIS. The 8th International conference on language resources and evaluation (LREC), Istanbul, Turkey, May 21-27, 2012, ISBN 978-2-9517408-7-7, pp: 2435-243. http://www.lrec-conf.org/proceedings/lrec2012/pdf/907_Paper.pdf

36. D. Barberis, N. Garazzino, P. Prinetto, G. Tiotto, A. Savino, U. Shoaib and N. Ahmad. (2011) Language resources for computer assisted translation from Italian-to-Italian sign language of deaf people. Accessibility reaching everywhere-AEGIS workshop and international conference, Brussels, Belgium, Nov 28-30, 2011, pp: 363-370.
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Presentations

• Session Chair, from analog to digital: navigating the future of work, economy and governance. Social science conference: State society and culture, dynamics of power, identity and change. February 25, 2025. Iqra University, H-9 Campus, Islamabad.
• Invited speaker in 11th International conference on education with theme innovating education for sustainable futures: leveraging AI pedagogies for quality education. Talk delivered on “Artificial intelligence in teachers training & professional development”. Organized by University of education, Lahore Pakistan on 4th December 2024.
• Second International conference on recent advances in computer science and information technology (RACSIT-2024) by department of information sciences, University of Education Lahore, Pakistan. March 05-06, 2024, https://dv.ue.edu.pk/racsit2024/
• Co-chair in session “Equipped to adapt to new and emerging technologies”, in 4th International conference on future-proofing quality assurance in higher education by Pakistan network of quality assurance in higher education (PNQAHE) at Jinnah convention center Islamabad Pakistan. 3-5th March 2024.
• Guest editor in International conference on advanced research in technologies, information, innovation and sustainability (ARTIIS 2023), Intelligent systems in forensic engineering (ISIFE Workshop), Universidad a Distancia de Madrid, Spain, October 18-20, 2023.
• Organizer of 25th IEEE International multi-topic conference 2023 (INMIC 2023) in University of Central Punjab, Pakistan. 17-18 Nov 2023.
• 5th international conference on information systems engineering (ICISE2020), The University of Manchester UK, Nov 20-22, 2020.
• 20th International conference on knowledge-based and intelligent information & engineering systems (KES-2016), York, UK. Sep 5-7, 2016.
• 1st international conference on advancements in computational sciences (ICACS), Lahore Pakistan (ICEET), The University of Lahore, Lahore, 19-21 Feb, 2017.
• 1st International conference on engineering and emerging technologies (ICEET), The Superior University, Lahore, 21-22 Feb, 2017.
• Session chair in International multi-disciplinary conference (IMDC-2015, 2016), Gujrat, Pakistan.
• Language, Linguistics and AI, talk delivered in University of Potsdam, Germany organized by Alumni Society on July 13, 2023.
• Session chair in international conference on, “Pakistan Eurasian heartland connectivity: towards socio-economic, academic, and legal cooperation”, organized by area study center (Russia, China & Central Asia), the University of Peshawar, Sep 21-22, 2021.
• Keynote talk in Int. Conference “PAK- SINO partnership: prospects and challenges in higher education collaboration” by Bahria University, Islamabad, Sep 8-10, 2021.
• Delivered talk in International Conference on “Belt and road initiative (BRI) and regional Connectivity” organized by the center for global & strategic studies (CGSS), Islamabad, October 19, 2020.
• Data science in Practice, 4th hands on workshop, panel discussion, Dec 27, 2018, Nishat Hotel, Lahore.
• User interfaces for low literate people, research workshops in CS & IT department, University of Lahore, Aug 2015.

Editor/ Guest Editor:

1. Editor in Blockchain in Healthcare Today Journal. Scopus indexed, Published from United States.
2. Editorial member in VFAST Transactions on Software Engineering Journal, Published from Pakistan.
3. Guest editor in special Issue on: “Intelligent systems for cyber security: current trends, applications and new Challenges”, International journal of computational intelligence studies, Vol 9, No 4, Nov 2020.

Seminars/ Workshops Attended:

1. Alliance for innovation and transformation (AFIT) exponential resilience 2026 Summer school. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 to Saturday, August 8, 2026 The Clyde Hotel Albuquerque, NM.
2. CAE in Cyber Defense & CyberAI Program Development Workshop by CAE Candidates National Center in Towson University, Baltimore Maryland. 5th Aug 2026.
3. Southern Maryland Regional Quantum Technologies Forum, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Maryland, US. May 20, 2026.
4. Quantum Educators Workshop. Quantum Learning Lab, CNM Workforce Training Center (WTC) at Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US. 3 and 4 June 2026.
5. Research Supervision Training Program (RSTP 2025), Organized by directorate of academics, advanced studies and research (DAASR), Iqra University, Main Campus, Karachi. 18 and 25 Oct 2025.
6. NCEAC webinar training on “Challenges faced during the SAR submission, process and strategies to overcome them” held by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) on 20th Nov 2024.
7. Organized “IEEE R10 Young Professionals UpSkill – Islamabad 2024” event composed of 4 sessions and one workshop on digital transformation on 24th October 2024 in Iqra University, H-9 campus, Islamabad.
8. 7th Program evaluators regional training workshop on accreditation process and monitoring of Universities by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) on 26th Dec 2023 in Pear Continental Hotel, Lahore.
9. Faculty development training workshop, 25-26 Sep 2023. Iqra University, Islamabad.
10. Teaching excellence training delivered to Jr. Lecturers. New lab manuals were prepared in Data Structure and Algorithms course. 22nd August to 26th August 2022. University of Central Punjab, LHR.
11. 6th Program evaluators regional training workshops by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) on March 2022 in Pear Continental Hotel, Lahore.
12. Training on Teaching Excellence, Four days training, University of Central Punjab. 26th- 29th July 2022.
13. Policing in the knowledge worker age, one day training delivered to Punjab Police on August 10, 2021.
14. Mastering the essentials of personal development, one day training session, organized in cooperation with center for global & strategic studies think tank in University of Sialkot, Oct 28, 2020.
15. Design thinking workshop, The Superior University (main Campus), May 02-03, 2019.
16. International conference on engineering and emerging Technologies (ICEET), Lahore Pakistan, Feb 21-22, 2019.
17. Design thinking for innovation, One day workshop, The Superior corporate office, Lahore. Sep 28, 2018.
18. Better together workshop on team management by Superior University, 12 July, 2017.
19. Data science training, Higher education commission, Islamabad, Apr 18-20, 2017.
20. 1st International conference on advancements in computational sciences (ICACS), Lahore Pakistan (ICEET), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Feb 19-21, 2017.
21. 1st International conference on engineering and emerging technologies (ICEET), The Superior University, Lahore, Feb 21-22, 2017.
22. Organized and managed three days workshop on “role and opportunities in big data and analytics” in CS & IT department, The University of Lahore, 30 Sep – 2 October, 2016.
23. Organized and managed series of five Research Workshops in CS & IT department, University of Lahore during August 2015.
24. UOL android workshop, held in University of Lahore, 17-18 Oct, 2014.
25. GII doctoral school on ultra large-scale systems, Department of informatics, University of Bari, Italy, Sep 20- Oct 2, 2010
26. National free & open-source software awareness campaign. Aug 16 -19, 2005. Punjab University College of IT, Lahore.
27. First International conference on statistics and operation research, Apr 2006, Lahore.

Interests

Research Interests:
1. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) & UX: User-Centered Design, Natural User Interfaces, Usability Frameworks, Adaptable Interfaces, and Social Computing.
2. Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning: Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Transformer architectures, Neural Networks, Explainable AI (XAI), and Federated Learning.
3. Digital Accessibility & Inclusive Design: Developing user-friendly software interfaces and assistive digital solutions for low-literate, deaf, and vision-deficient populations.
4. Health Informatics: Mobile health (mHealth) applications, ontology-based decision support systems, and secure healthcare technology integration.
5. ICT for Development (ICT4D): Creating easy-to-use interfaces that empower diverse user groups to participate meaningfully in an information-based society.