Ammar Rafiq

Assistant Professor
  • Department of Computer Science
  • ammar.rafiq@nu.edu.pk
  • (041) 111-128-128
  • Ext: 165

Introduction

Dr. Ammar Rafiq joined the National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES) as an Assistant Professor in February 2025. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at NFC Institute of Engineering & Fertilizer Research, Faisalabad, for over 16 years and at Government College University, Faisalabad, for two years.
He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, he completed his Master’s degree in Information Technology from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Dr. Rafiq has published numerous articles in esteemed journals and conferences throughout his research career. His research interests include optical communication and networks, wireless sensor networks, wireless communication, and network & information security.

Education

  • Ph.D (Computer Science) University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan Jan, 2021
  • MS (Information Technology) National University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2007
  • BS (Computer Science) University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2004

Publications

Rafiq Ammar, Muhammad Faisal Hayat, and Muhammad Usman Younus. “Dynamic Bandwidth allocation algorithm for avoiding Frame rearrangement in NG-EPON.” Optical Switching and Networking 43 (2022): 100645. ISSN :1573-4277

Rafiq Ammar, and Muhammad Faisal Hayat. “Bandwidth utilization and management algorithms (BUMAs) for NG-EPON.” Journal of Network and Systems Management 28, no. 4 (2020): 1522-1546. ISSN: 1064-7570

Rafiq Ammar, and Muhammad Faisal Hayat. “Efficient bandwidth management algorithm for NG-EPON.” Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences 28, no. 5 (2020): 2552-2565. ISSN: 1300-0632

Rafiq Ammar, and Muhammad Faisal Hayat. “QoS-based DWBA algorithm for NG-EPON.” Electronics 8, no. 2 (2019): 230. ISSN 2079-9292

Kamboh, Usman Rauf, Muhammad Rehman Shahid, Hamza Aldabbas, Ammar Rafiq, Bader Alouffi, Muhammad Asif Habib, and Ubaid Ullah. “Radio Network Forensic with mmWave Using the Dominant Path Algorithm.” Security and Communication Networks 2022 (2022). ISSN : 1939-0122,1939-0114.

Zhongjian Xu, Muhammad Ahsan Latif, Syed Shahnam Madni, Ammar Rafiq, Iqbal Alam and Muhammad Asif Habib. “Detecting White Cotton Bolls using High-Resolution Aerial Imagery Acquired through Unmanned Aerial System” IEEE Access. Dec 2021.

Kiani, Saad Hassan, Xin Cheng Ren, Adil Bashir, Ammar Rafiq, Muhammad Rizwan Anjum, Mian Muhammad Kamal, Burhan Ud Din, and Fazal Muhammad. “Square-Framed T Shape mmwave Antenna Array at 28 GHz for Future 5G Devices.” International Journal of Antennas and Propagation 2021 (2021).ISSN : 1687-5877,1687-5869

Muhammad Usman Younus, Rabia Shafi, Ammar Rafiq, Rizwan Anjum, Sharjeel Afridi, Abdul Aleem Jamali and Zulfiqar Ali Arain.” Encoder-Decoder Based LSTM Model to Advance User QoE in 360-Degree Video.” Computers, Materials & Continua. Vol.71, No.2, 2022, pp.2617-2631.  ISSN: 1546-2218

Saleem, Hajira, Faisal Riaz, Leonardo Mostarda, Muaz A. Niazi, Ammar Rafiq, and Saqib Saeed. “Steering Angle Prediction Techniques for Autonomous Ground Vehicles: A Review.” IEEE Access (2021).

Muhammad Umar Aftab, Ali Hamza, Ariyo Oluwasanmi, Xuyun Nie,  Muhammad Shahzad Sarfraz, Danish Shehzad, Zhiguang Qin and Ammar Rafiq. “Traditional and Hybrid Access Control Models: A Detailed Survey.” Security and Communication Networks 2022 (2022). ISSN : 1939-0122,1939-0114.A Smart Prediction Platform for Agricultural Crops Using Machine Learning

Ammar Rafiq, Muhammad Usman Younus, Syed Aqeel Haider, Kalsom Safdar, Najaf Ali, Nusrat Husain, Muhammad Asgher Nadeem, Zeeshan Arfeen, Faisal Mumtaz “International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology”  ISSN P: 2618-1630. (2025).

Asim, Muhammad, Ammar Rafiq, Muhammad Asgher Nadeem, Omer Usman, Danial Niazi, Sadaqat Ali Ramay, Kalsoom Safdar, and Muhammad Usman Younus. “Forensic Analysis of Modern E-Business Applications.” Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics 6, no. 02 (2024): 334-346.

Ahmad Mujtaba. Salal Amjad. Ammar Rafiq, Asim Mubarik , Muhammad Usman Younus. “Enhancement of accuracy of the Rank Inconsistency Detection Algorithm.” Pakistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Vol. 30 January, 2022 (p.1–14). ISSN: 1995-1302

Ammar Rafiq, Usman MU, Aown Ali, Muhammad Hamza , Usman Ahmed, “Web-based Wheat Tracker System Using Blockchain in Agriculture”. Journal of Agricultural Research 2021. ISSN: 0368-1157

Ammar Rafiq, Younus MU, Implementation of Fi-WSN in Precision Agriculture for Automated Irrigation System. Journal of Agricultural Research 2021. ISSN: 0368-1157).

Hannan FA, Khalid Z, Ammar Rafiq. Comparative Analysis of Face Recognition Methodologies and Techniques. NFC-IEFR J. Eng. Sci. Res.. 2016(1):37-44. ISSN: 2222-1247.

Ammar Rafiq. Integrated Multimode Interference (MMI) Coupler for Low Loss Optical Splitting/Combining Operations. NFC-IEER Journal of Engineering & Scientific Research. 2017 Jul 29;3(1). ISSN: 2222-1247.

Iqbal, Aden, and Ammar Rafiq. “Comparative Analysis on Dos Attacks and Prevention Mechanism in Wireless Lan’s.” NFC IEFR Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research 3 (2017). ISSN: 2222-1247.

Anwar MW, Baig MA, Shabbir H, Ayaz R, Ammar Rafiq. Threat Analysis with Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 in Cloud Computing. International Journal of Electronics Communication and Computer Engineering 2014 Volume 5, Issue 5. ISSN: 2278–4209

Zahid H, Arshad A, Khalid M, Ammar Rafiq. Implementation of cloud computing over the man and analysis of dos attack. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. 2013 Oct;3(10). ISSN: 2221-8386

Bilal M, Awais M, Irfan M, Ammar Rafiq. Fixed Innovative Bandwidth Utilization in TDM EPON. International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI). 2011 Mar 1;8(2):634. ISSN: 1694-0814

Ammar Rafiq, Hayat F, Younus MU, Yong L, Wei C. Priority scheduling at gateway in Fi-Wi access networks. In2016 2nd IEEE International Conference on Computer and Communications (ICCC) 2016 Oct 14 (pp. 1483-1488). IEEE.

Ammar Rafiq, Hayat MF, Younus MU. Efficient Bandwidth Management (EBM) Algorithm for NG-EPON. In2018 IEEE 4th International Conference on Computer and Communications (ICCC) 2018 Dec 7 (pp. 663-667). IEEE.

Ammar Rafiq, Zaidi SM, Ramzan M, Raja Y, Ghani N. Time quantum based online scheduler (TQOS) for WDM EPON. In2007 International Symposium on High Capacity Optical Networks and Enabling Technologies 2007 Nov 18 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Ammar Rafiq, Zaidi SM, Ramzan M. Comparative analysis of scheduling frameworks for efficient wavelength utilization in WDM EPONs. In2007 International Conference on Electrical Engineering 2007 Apr 11 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

 

 

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