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C1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

AFAQ AHMAD

Nationality: Indian (Also, American Permanent Resident) Present Position & address: Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering,

College of Engineering, P.O. Box 33, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Al-Khodh, Muscat 123, Sultanate of Oman

Marital Status: Married/3 children Languages: English (Read/Write/Spoken/Comprehension),

Urdu (R/W/S/C) Hindi (R/W/S/C) Arabic (R/W) and Sanskrit (R/W)

Telephone numbers: (+968)-24141327 (office) / (+968)-99431341 (GSM)

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

D.O.B.: 30th June 1951

C2: EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

C2.1: Education PhD November 1990 (Computer Engineering*1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee – India (http://www.iitr.ac.in/) PG Diploma June 1980 (Industrial Organization& Management) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – India (http://www.amu.ac.in/) MSc Eng. June 1977 (Electronics Engineering*2) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – India (http://www.amu.ac.in/) BSc Eng. January 1974 (Electrical Engineering*3) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – India (http://www.amu.ac.in/)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1 PhD Thesis title: “On a Design Approach for Reducing Aliasing Errors and Achieving Higher Testability Goals in LFSR Based Testing of Combinational Circuits”. *2 MSc Eng. Thesis title: “Design of Multiport Active RC Networks with Grounded Capacitors via State Space Technique”. MSc Eng. Project title: “Simulation of Inductors using Gyrators” *3 BSc Eng. Project title: “Utilization of Power Transmission Lines for Telecommunication Signals”

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.iitr.ac.in/

http://www.amu.ac.in/




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C2.2: Employment History (Full Time)

19/05/2015 – Present: Full Professor; Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Main Responsibilities include: Teaching and Advising; Research; Administrative; Professional and Community Services.

03/06/2001 –18/05/2015: Associate Professor; Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Main Responsibilities included were: Teaching and Advising; Research; Administrative; Professional and Community Services.

01/04/1998 - 02/06/2001: Assistant Professor; Information Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. Main Responsibilities included were: Teaching and Advising; Research; Administrative; Professional and Community Services.

03/09/1992 - 31/03/1998: Lecturer; Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. Main Responsibilities included were: Teaching and Advising; Research; Administrative; Professional and Community Services.

01/02/1988 - 02/09/1992: Associate Professor (Reader); Department of Electronics Engineering, Z. H. College of Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Main Responsibilities included were: Teaching and Advising; Research; Administrative; Professional and Community Services.

01/02/1980 - 31/01/1988: Lecturer; Department of Electronics Engineering, Z. H. College of Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India Main Responsibilities included were: Teaching and Advising; Research; Administrative; Professional and Community Services.

17/12/1977 - 31/01/1980: Senior Research Fellow; Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) of India. Main Responsibilities included were: Research; Tutoring.

23/08/1977 - 15/12/1977: Lecturer; Regional Engineering College, Srinagar, India. Main Responsibilities included were: Teaching and Advising.

01/04/1976 - 20/08/1977: Consultant Engineer; Light & Co (Equipments & Accessories) Private Limited, India. Main Responsibilities included were: Designs and erections of transmission lines.

01/01/1974 - 31/03/1976: Junior Research Fellow; University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. Main Responsibilities included were: Study; Research.

C3: RECOGNITION / AWARDS / HONORS

C3.1: Recognitions / Awards

1. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude and Momento from the Dean of the College of Engineering for the long rendered services (2007-2015) and distinguished contributions to the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the capacity of Assistant Head of the department. Received the recognition by hands of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of SQU for Postgraduate Studies and Research [function held on May 2, 2015].


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2. Thanks, letter of appreciation and gift from the Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering for the long rendered services (2007-2015) and distinguished contributions to the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the capacity of Assistant Head of the department. Received the recognition by hands of Dean of College of Engineering [function held in October, 2015].

3. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude and Momento from the 8th IEEE GCC conference organizing committee for active participation, presentation and chairing the technical session. Received the recognition by hands of His Excellency the Vice Chancellor of SQU and the conference chair [function held on April 6, 2015].

4. Thanks, appreciation and gift from the Dean of Waljat College of Applied Sciences, Oman for evaluation of proposal for engineering program. [March, 2015].

5. Recognition letter and Award from His Excellency the Vice Chancellor of SQU and from the Dean of College of Engineering for being part of successful achievements of ABET processes in August, 2014 [function held in Jan., 2015].

6. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude, gift and Momento from the Department of Electrical Engineering of Jamia Millia Islamia University of India for delivering expert lecture. [October 15, 2014].

7. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude, gift and Momento from the Amity University of India (Noida campus) for active participation in conference deliberations of the conference ICRITO’14. [October 8, 2014].

8. Letter of appreciation and encouragement from His Excellency the Vice Chancellor of SQU for contributing in attaining a remarkable mile stone for SQU research on the platform of the Research Analytics Website - ResearchGate to mount SQU among the top three Universities in the GCC. [April 17, 2014].

9. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude gift and Momento from the Dean of College of Applied Science, Sohar, Oman for active participation as a resource person in the TRC sponsored Workshop on Digital Image Processing [Feb. 10 -12, 2014].

10. Thanks and Appreciations from the Head, department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for organizing and conducting an extensive workshop on Digital System Designs and Practices Using Verilog HDL and FPGAs [Feb. 10 – 14, 2014].

11. Letter of appreciation for distinguished contributions to the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the capacity of Assistant Head of the department for the year 2013.

12. Thanks and Appreciations from the Dean of College of Engineering and Head department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for being part of preparations of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) team’s visit [Nov, 2013].

13. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude and gift from the Dean of higher College of Technology, Musanna, Oman for active participation as a resource person in National Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering - NCAIAE 2012 [January 25, 2012].

14. Thanks, appreciation certificate and gift from His Excellency the Vice Chancellor of SQU for the services rendered to the university [November 25, 2012].

15. Certificate of appreciation, gratitude and gift from the Dean of Z. H. College of Engineering, AMU, Aligarh, India for active participation as a resource person in the IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing and Communication Technologies - IMPACT-2011 [December 17 – 19, 2011].

16. Recognition letter and Award from His Excellency the Vice Chancellor of SQU and from the Dean of College of Engineering for being part of successful achievements of ABET processes [2006, 2010].

17. Letter of appreciations for distinguished contributions to the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the capacity of Assistant Head of the department for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

18. Recognition letters from the Dean of College of Engineering and Head departments of Electrical and Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Information Engineering / Electrical and Computer Engineering of SQU for being part of successful organizations of conferences during years 1996, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009.

19. Certificate of appreciation from the chair of IEEE 4th International Design and Test Workshop - IDT'09 held at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KAASAT), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for active participation as a resource person [November 15 – 17, 2009].


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20. Certificate of appreciations for contributing in development of Strategic Plans for the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 2005 – 2010.

21. Recognition letters from the Head, departments of Electrical and Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Information Engineering / Electrical and Computer Engineering of SQU for being part of different tasks and committees (like curriculum, timetabling, document drafting, transition phase handling) during bifurcation and merger of the departments, 1998, 2000.

22. Recognition for outstanding efforts to the students during 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 by students of respective cohorts1999 - 2002.

23. Recognition and credit for being supervisor of MS project - of - “The first graduate” of College of Engineering at SQU, 2001.

24. Various recognitions and appreciations from the administration of AMU, Aligarh, India for being part of different tasks and committees during [1980 – 1992].

25. Quality Improvement Program (QIP) Fellow-Ship Award, Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD), Government of India, [July 27, 1986- September 27, 1989].

26. S K Mitra Memorial Research Award, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) India, [1980].

27. Senior Fellow-Ship Award, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India, [December 1977 – January 1980].

28. Junior Fellow-Ship Award, University Grants Commission (UGC) of Government of India, [January 1974 – March 1976].

29. Student-Ship Award, Aligarh Muslim University, India, [July 1967 – December 1973]. 30. Student-Ship Award, Shibli National Higher Secondary School, India, [July 1965 – June 1967].

C3.2: Professional Affiliations

1. Registered as a SENIOR Member in Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and IEEE Computer Society, U.S.A.

2. Registered as a LIFE FELLOW Member in Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India.

3. Registered as a System Engineer by associating as a LIFE Member in System Society of India (SSI), India.

4. Registered as LIFE Member with Indian Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ISIAM), India. 5. Associated as a SENIOR Member with International Association of Computer Science and Information

Technology (IACSIT), Singapore. 6. Associated as Member with International Association of Engineers (IAENG), USA. 7. Associated as an HONORARY Member with the Computer Working Group of The World Scientific and

Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS). 8. Associated as Member with World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET). 9. Associated as an Active Member with The New York Academy of Sciences. 10. Associated as an HONORARY Member with International Enformatika Society. 11. Associated as an HONORARY Member SciTech Med Information Service. 12. Associated as a Nominated Member for providing technical (academic) assistance to Universities

(under formation). 13. Associated as a Member with Inter-disciplinary research with College of Science at SQU. 14. Associated as a Member with the research group formed in Oman by ECE (SQU), CIRC (SQU), Birla

Institute of Technology (Muscat) and Caledonian (Muscat). 15. Associated as an HONORARY Member with Inter-disciplinary Forum of Mathematical Research,

(Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, A. M. U., Aligarh), India. 16. Life Member AMU alumni.

C3.3: Professional Recognition - Keynote and Invited Speaker

1. 2nd International Conference and Business Expo on Wireless & Telecommunication to be held during April 21 - 22, 2016 at Dubai, UAE (To be delivered).


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2. 3rd IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN-2016) to be held during Feb. 11 - 12, 2016 at Amity University, Noida, India (To be delivered).

3. Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Waljat College of Applied Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), International Center, Oman (To be delivered in Feb. 2016)

4. Jamia Millia Islamia University of India; October 15, 2014. 5. TRC sponsored Workshop on Digital Image Processing, Sohar Applied College of Sciences, Oman;

February 10-12, 2014. 6. The 3rd NCT (Nizwa College of Technology) Symposium on Industry and Academia Collaboration for

Technological Innovation, held at Nizwa, Oman; May 28 – 29, 2012. 7. National Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering (NCAIAE 2012), held at

Musanna, Oman; January 25, 2012. 8. IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing and Communication Technologies

(IMPACT-2011), held at AMU, Aligarh, India; December 17 – 19, 2011. 9. IEEE - The 2nd International Conference on Computer and Electrical Engineering (ICCEE 2009), Dubai,

UAE; December 28 -30, 2009. 10. IEEE 4th International Design and Test Workshop (IDT'09) held at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and

Technology (KAASAT), Riyadh, Saudi; November 15 – 17, 2009. 11. On Applications of VHDL Programming, Oman, (Caledonian College of Engineering); January 31, 2005. 12. Status on Test Technology, Malaysia (University Sains, Nibong Tebal); December 20, 2002. 13. Encryption – An Essential Element of Information Technology, India (Aligarh Muslim University); June

1999. 14. Carrier Guidance - For Engineers, Oman (ISM - Muscat); January 1996.

C4: TEACHING, LEARNING & ADVISING

C4.1: Instructional & Supervision Work

C4.1.1: Instructional Work

MY GOALS IN TEACHING ARE: a. To present ECE theories and techniques to students in an environment that stresses

continuous improvement. b. To develop anxiety free atmosphere and direct students to think to enable them to develop

their abilities. c. To help students inside or outside classroom for increasing their technical abilities.

Summary: Since I joined the teaching profession in Indian institute / college and university in 1977 and

SQU in 1992, my primary activity has been teaching. I have taught several courses at both undergraduate and graduate level. At SQU, the core courses are as below.

COURSES TAUGHT AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY

Taught following undergraduate and postgraduate courses in departments of Electrical Electronics, Information Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering of SQU.

UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

(Responsibilities include classroom teaching, lab/ tutorial / mini-projects / seminars, grading, maintaining office hours and handling of the course WEB). 1. ECCE5214: Advanced Logic Design (FPGA Based) and Computer Interfacing [SP16, FL12, FL11]. 2. ECCE4227: Embedded Systems [SP16, FL15, SP15] 3. ECCE5004: Engineering Management & Economics [SP12]. 4. ECCE5213/ELEC5331; Fault-Tolerant Computing Systems Design [SP11, SP10, SP07, SP05, SP04,

SP03].


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5. ECCE3206/IENG3311/ELE3311: Digital Logic Design [FL15, SU15, SP15, FL14, SP14, FL13, SU13, SP13, FL12, SU12, SP12, FL11, SP11, FL10, SP10, FL09, SP09, FL08, SP08, FL07, SP07, FL06, SP06, FL05, SP05, FL02, FL01, FL97, FL96, SU96, FL95, SP95].

6. ECCE2016/ELEC3111: Circuit Analysis I [SU11, SU10, SP06, SP01]. 7. ENGR2216/COMP2216: FORTRAN Programming [FL14, SU14, FL13, FL12, SU12, SU06]. 8. ECCE3016/ELEC3122: Circuit Analysis II [SP08, SU08, FL96]. 9. ECCE3142: Signals and Systems [SU09, SU07, FL07, SU05]. 10. ECCE5080: Seminar and Field Work II [SP07, FL06, SP04]. 11. ECCE3255: Computing Skills [SP05]. 12. ECCE5222/ELEC5314/IENG5314: Microprocessor Interfacing [FL04, SP03, FL02, FL01, FL00, FL99,

FL98, SP96]. 13. ECCE4282: Data Encryption and Coding [SU04]. 14. IENG3133: Mathematical System Theory [FL03, SU03, SU02, SP02, SU01]. 15. IENG5719: Artificial Intelligence [SU03]. 16. IENG5733: Software Engineering [SP02]. 17. ELEC5621: Digital Electronics – Reliability & Testing [SP01, SP97]. 18. IENG3001: Computer Aided Tools [SP01]. 19. IENG3005: Electronic Workshop [SU01]. 20. ELEC5327: Advanced Logic Design [SP00, SP99, SP98, SP97, SP96]. 21. ELEC3312/ELECC3113: Introduction to Computer Programming: Visual Basic-GUI Design [SU00,

SP00, FL99 and SP99]. 22. ELEC3112: Signals & Systems - A MATLAB Approach [SU00, SU99, SP98]. 23. DPCS1001: Modern Programming Techniques [FL99]. 24. ELEC4311: Microprocessors [SU98, FL98, SU97, FL97]. 25. EECE4080: Digital Systems & Microprocessors II [FL95]. 26. EECE4170: Digital Systems [FL95, FL94, FL93, FL92]. 27. ELEC5020: Microprocessors and Microcomputers [SP94, SP93, FL92]. 28. ELEC3010: Electro –technology [SP94]. 29. EECE4020: Introduction to Microprocessors [FL94, FL93]. 30. EECE4280: Digital Systems II [SP94, SP93]. 31. ELEC4325: Electronics & Measurement Laboratory [FL00]. 32. ELEC4321: Machine & Computer Laboratory [SP00, SP99, SP98, SP97]. 33. ELEC3325/ELEC3315/ELEC3125: Analog & Digital Circuit Laboratory [SP00, FL99, FL97, SP97, SP96].

34. ELEC5625: Advanced Computer & Control Laboratory [SP98, SP95]. 35. ELEC4425/ELEC4415: Microprocessors and Communications Laboratory [FL97, FL96, SP96, SP95].

36. ELEC3425: Measurement Laboratory [FL96].

GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

(Responsibilities include classroom teaching, lab/ tutorial / mini-projects / seminars / research paper discussions, grading, maintaining office hours and handling of the course WEB).

37. ECCE6213: Directed Studies [SP15, FL14, SP14, FL13]. 38. ECCE6284: Adv. Fault-Tolerant Computing Systems Design [FL14, SP13, FL09]. 39. ELEC6206: Switching Theory [SP14, FL99]. 40. ECCE6260: Advanced MATLAB in Electrical & Computer Engineering Applications [SP09, FL07, SP06] 41. ECCE6132/ELEC6421; Linear System Theory [FL06, FL00, FL98]. 42. ELEC6324: Advanced Reliability and Fault-Tolerant Systems [SP03, SP99]. 43. ECCE6292/IENG6292: Special Topics in Computer Engineering [FL01].

COURSES TAUGHT AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES BEFORE JOINING SQU

Before joining SQU, taught for over 12 years at different universities, namely Aligarh Muslim University, University of Kashmir and Indian Institute of Technology (Roorkee).


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UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

1. Simulation Techniques & MATLAB Applications, 2. Assembly Language Programming, 3. Signals & Systems, 4. FOTRAN Programming , 5. Basic Language Programming, 6. Power System Analysis I, 7. Circuit Analysis, 8. Electrical Engineering, 9. Introduction to Computer Network, 10. Electrical Power Utilization, 11. Under graduate Seminars and 12. Network Theory.

GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

13. Fault-Tolerant Computing, 14. Network Theory, 15. Fault Diagnosis, 16. Large Scale System Modeling and Simulation, 17. Microprocessor Based Systems Design and 18. Graduate Projects.

C4.1.2: Supervision Work

Listed below is the summary of records of the supervisions of BS / MS projects and Ph. D. during the period (1996 – 2012) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Also, I was continuously involved in different supervisory levels at the universities where I served before joining SQU.

SUMMARY OF SUPERVISIONS

Level of Supervision In Progress Completed BSc Eng. (Senior Projects) 01 81 MSc Eng. (Projects / Theses) 02 21 M C A (M Phil / Dissertations) - 03 Ph. D (Theses) 01 02 (one till 90-92, another 04-07).

Research Assistant and Associates - 08 Technical Staff / Demonstrators and Teaching Assistants 02 12

SUPERVISION OF BSC ENGINEERING SENIOR PROJECTS (AT SQU)

Till academic year 2014-15, supervised 44 undergraduate senior projects (Final Year Project – FYP). The complete list of projects with titles is given below. 2014 – 2015

1. Design and Implementation of an Eye Blinking Detector for automobile accident prevention (3 students).

2. Design and FPGA implementation of a fault-tolerant multi-mode error checking scheme (1 student).

2012 – 2014 3. Design of a smart traffic information system (3 students). 4. Design and FPGA implementation of a fault-tolerant multi-mode error checking scheme (1 student).

2011 – 2012 5. Design of a Cache memory simulator (3 students).

2010 - 2011 6. Evaluation of controllability and observability to measure testability (2 students). 7. Design of a PC based tester for digital system testing (2 students).


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8. RF energy harvesting system design for wireless sensors (2 students). 9. RFID based design and implementation of employee’s attendance management system (3 students).

2009-2010 8. Information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) (2 students). 9. Design of audio watermarking, audio data hiding, and voice scrambling systems (3 students).

2008-2009 10. An intelligent intruder alarm system (3 students). 11. Bio entry system for security applications (3 students). 12. Design of car accident management using wireless network (3 students).

2007-2008 13. Early warning flood system using wireless sensors network (3 students). 14. An embedded video system for road safety applications specific to long delivery vehicles (3 students). 15. Designing and implementing a working 8088 microprocessor based system (2 students).

2006-2007 16. Design of a microprocessor based tester for digital systems testing (3 students). 17. Design of a microcontroller based weather database system (2 students).

2005-2006 15. Design of a microprocessor based workstation for the use of multi-purpose experimental set-ups (3

students). 2004-2005

16. Design and implementation of an embedded system for real-time monitoring of satellite antennas in moving vehicles (sensors and user interface) (2 students).

17. Design and implementation of an embedded system for real-time monitoring of satellite antennas in moving vehicles (GPS and overall system design) (3 students).

2003-2004 18. Web based tutorial design for teaching of microprocessor interfacing (2 students). 19. Web based tutorial design for teaching of digital logic design (2 students).

2002-2003 20. Security aspects in e-Commerce (2 students). 21. Simulation of testability / reliability level probing tool for digital systems (2 students).

2001-2002 22. Design of stream cipher based security system (1 student). 23. Design of steganography based security system (1 student).

2000-2001 24. Design of laboratory experiments on microprocessor and microprocessor based systems (2 students). 25. Design of parallel ports using 8155 for microprocessor based systems (2 students).

1999-2000 26. Smart building management ‘active X-10 technology’ (2 students). 27. Smart building management ‘user interface I/O, read & write’ (2 students). 28. Smart building management ‘visual basic graphics (2 students).

1998-1999 29. Microprocessor based temperature monitoring system (1 student). 30. Implementation of encryption techniques (1 student). 31. Design of multimode IC tester (1 student).

1997- 1998 32. Design of computer aided interactive tutorials (1 student). 33. Design of web page for teaching aid (2 students). 34. Microprocessor based I/O interface design (1 student). 35. Filter design (2 students).

1995- 1996 36. Design and implementation of Microprocessor based multi-channel controller (2 students). 37. Realization of active RC networks via state space approach (1 student). 38. Design and implementation of a decoder for cyclic error correcting codes (1 student).

1994- 1995 39. Design and implementation of Microprocessor based multi-channel controller (2 students).


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40. Realization of active RC networks via state space approach (1 student). 41. Design and implementation of a decoder for cyclic error correcting codes (1 student).

1993- 1994 42. Design of Microprocessor based function generator (1 student). 43. Design of Microprocessor based data acquisition system (2 students). 44. Design of Microprocessor based Traffic light controller (1 student).

SUPERVISION OF MASTER PROJECTS (AT SQU)

1. Design and analysis of binary sequences for the use of stream cipher crypto systems; by: Mufeed Juma Al-Mushrafi, graduated 2001 (First IE dept. graduate).

2. Convergence networking evaluation for Oman 2010 telecommunication; by: Adil Mohammed Al-Kindi graduated 2002.

3. An investigation in to the usefulness of applying SSADM methodology and system life cycle to develop RAO PIS; by: Hamed Al-Hajri, graduated 2002; co-supervision.

4. Study of effectiveness of response data compression techniques; by: Jabir Mousa Al-Balushi graduated 2003.

5. E-Government implementation and its security concerns; by: Nasser S. Al-Manwari, graduated 2003; co-supervision.

6. Multi user detection using Genetic algorithms in CDMA communication systems; by: Mubarak Mohammed Said Al-Sawafi, graduated 2003; co-supervision.

7. Image compression using different transform techniques; by: Salim Issa Al-Hamimi, graduated 2004; co-supervision.

8. Design of an efficient test generation scheme for Built-In Self-Test (BIST); Majed Mahmoud Asad Al-Ramhi 2005.

9. Performance evaluation and enhancement for the network of Oman chamber of commerce and industry; by: Umaya Khamis Rashid Al-Riyami, graduated 2006; co-supervision.

10. A study on the causes of cost overrun in telecommunication projects in sultanate of Oman; by: Zahra Ahmed Essa Al-Zadjali graduated 2010.

11. Forecasting cement sales demand for Oman Cement Company using artificial neural networks (ANNs); by: Emad Al-Abri graduated 2011; co-supervision.

12. Radio resource management for wireless networks; by: Daud Khalfan Abdullah Al-Brashidi graduated 2011; co-supervision.

13. Empirical M.P.L. (Maximum Permissible Loss) modeling for outdoor wireless links; by: Mahmood Al-Rashdi graduated 2011; co-supervision.

14. Characterization of propagation path loss: A case study for CBD area; by: Asaad Bin Saud Al Ruqeishi; graduated 2012; co-supervision.

15. Design of optimal test pattern generator for Built-In Self-Test (BIST) environment; by: Mohammad Ahsan Kabir Rizvi; 2014.

16. Cryptographic analysis and applications using Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN); by: Pathuri Lavanya; 2015; co-supervision.

17. Robust image Water Marking; by: Suja Kalarikkal Pulayikodi; 2016; in progress; co-supervision. 18. Application of Mathematical Morphology for vehicle plate recognition in Oman; by: Neeraja Mohanan;

2016; in progress.

SUPERVISION OF PHD (CO-SUPERVISION)

- “Development of Embedded Monitoring Device to Enhance Safety and Security of Automobiles” Accepted a PhD candidate under joint supervision of Waljat college of applied sciences (Oman), BIT, Ranchi, India and SQU; Akhilesh Kumar Roy (spring 2013); Co-supervision.

- “Wireless Biotelemetry for Ubiquitous Healthcare Monitoring”, Asia Mohammed Salem Al-Busaidi, at SQU, (2012 spring); Co-supervision.

- Was accepted under The Research Council (TRC) of Oman, Karthik Laxman Kunjali, at SQU, (2012 fall); Co-supervision.

- “Robustness of Digital Image Water Marking” Faheem Ahmad Khan, 2004 - 2007; Co-supervision



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- “Fault-Tolerant Coding System”, at AMU, 1990-92; Co-supervision.

C4.2: Curriculum, Course and Laboratory Development

C4.2.1: Curriculum Development AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY (1992 – 2014) At SQU, being the Chair of the Curriculum Committee of undergraduate and postgraduate programs for a long period, I put substantial effort during the different phases of the development of new programs and curricula to maintain the quality of the engineering program and to assure that it meets the standards and needs of the Sultanate of Oman. I played a key role in drafting the proposals of new undergraduate and postgraduate programs and its rationale, preparing the degree and study plans, setting the pre-requisites and course equivalency, auditing the course data sheets and timetabling the courses. The bifurcation of the department of Electrical and Electronics into two departments, namely Information Engineering (IE)and Electrical Engineering (EE), and later the merger process of EE and IE departments into the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department with four specializations (Computer Systems and Networks, Communication and Signal Processing, Electronic Instrumentation & Control and Power and Energy), posed many challenges for the Curriculum and Program Development Committee. As a chair of the Committee and with full cooperation from the ECE staff I handled it efficiently and satisfactorily without posing any suffering and delay in the study programs of the students. Also, the ECE curriculum committee, chaired by myself, played a major role in demonstrating to the ABET team the high standard curriculum adaption and implementation into the program. Finally, the efforts of the committee culminated successfully in receiving ABET accreditation of the ECE program. Further, I chaired the ECE-ABET subcommittee during visits of ABET teams for monitoring continuous improvements through their visits in 2006, 2010 and 2013. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PROGRAM (1993 – 1998) Involved as member of the committee formed to revise and modernize the curriculum of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program for cohorts 1993 - 1997. The program was extensively updated to meet the challenges of drastic technological changes. INFORMATION ENGINEERING PROGRAM (1998 – 2000) As the coordinator of curriculum and timetabling committee of newly created department of Information Engineering (IE), I was actively involved in the development of curriculum structure for undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the department. With the help of one of the committee members, we created a new template to publish the degree plan, semester wise study plans and setting pre-requisites / co- requisites. We also prepared and published a list of equivalent courses for Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs. With the help of one of the committee members, we compiled course descriptions, outlines and finally, submitted all the course data sheets to A & R department of SQU. ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAM (2000 – 2014) Chaired a sub-committee constituted to develop the curriculum for the Electrical and Computer Engineering program with four specializations Computer Systems and Networks, Communication and Signal Processing, Electronic Instrumentation & Control and Power and Energy. This committee was formed due to the merger of IE and EE departments. The committee was responsible to look at all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, semester study plans, the pre-requisites / co- requisites and course equivalency for smooth transitions due to the merger of the departments. The committee was also responsible for compilation of course descriptions, outlines and submission of all the course data sheets to A & R department of SQU. In 2002, 2006 and 2010-14, I chaired a sub-committee of ECE-ABET committee responsible to revise the curriculum of ECE program to satisfy the ABET criteria.


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AT ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY (1980 - 1992) During my job at AMU, India, I helped in the updating of curricula, modernizing and setting of laboratories, identifying and introducing of some key demanding courses of the time along with the supervising and advising of graduate and undergraduate students in their theses, dissertations, projects, studies, and industrial trainings. I was also involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals of Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering and Masters in Computer Applications programs as a committee member appointed by the vice-chancellor of the university.

C4.2.2: Course Development During the teaching career of over 36 years, the focus of my effort has been to update the course materials and teaching methodologies for teachings of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Also strives for adding new courses and software in the demanding areas of specialization as to match the timely required course structures of any other well developed engineering institutes of the world. In summary, I adapted dynamism in teaching courses via the process involving:

o Development of the course contents and mapping it with international standards; o Selection and ordering of updated text-books; o Design and testing of lab experiments and setups; o Selection and ordering of experiments kits and components; o Preparation of lab manuals for students and mentoring technicians; o Selection and application of supportive software (like VHDL (Verilog), Logic Works, Logisim, Geany,

PSPICE, ORCAD, CADENCE, MATLAB and LABVIEW o Selection of computer simulators to supports the practical side of some advanced experiments (like

fault-tolerant simulator) due to limitations in budget and lab time allotted slots; o Use to develop small programs to demonstrate the physical meaning of the mathematical models. In

courses like signals and systems, linear system theory and digital systems, data security, fault diagnosis and error coding to enhance the motivation amongst the students and forcing them to practice the software skills.

o Use Web CT/Moodle to interact with my students and efficiently providing of the supporting course materials.

Further, I want to highlight that I acted as the main coordinator for a number of important courses with large sections (80 to 120 students), notably digital logic design, signals and systems, circuit analysis, microprocessors and various programming language courses. During this process, not only was I involved in the development of the courses, I also had received the opportunities to teach these courses, as “The First Instructor” at the institutes where served or serving. Following is the list of such courses.

“THE FIRST INSTRUCTOR” - AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY (1992 – 2014)

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

1. Advanced Logic Design and Interfacing ECCE5214, 2. Digital Electronics – Reliability & Testing ELEC5621, 3. Fault-Tolerant Computing Systems Design ECCE5213 / IENG5331, 4. Microprocessor Interfacing ECCE5222 / IENG5314, 5. Advanced Logic Design ELEC5327, 6. Software Engineering IENG5733, 7. Data Encryption ECCE4282, 8. Computer Programming with Visual Basic ELEC3113, 9. Mathematical System Theory (ELEC3133), 10. Signals and Systems (ECCE3142) and 11. Signals and Systems - A MATLAB Approach ELEC3112.


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POSTGRADUATE COURSES

1. Linear System Theory ECCE6132 / ELEC 6421, 2. Switching Theory ELEC6312, 3. Advanced Reliability and Fault-Tolerant Systems ECCE6284 / ELEC6324, and 4. Advanced MATLAB Applications in Engineering ECCE6260.

“THE FIRST INSTRUCTOR” - AT ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY (1980 - 1992)

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

1. Simulation Techniques, 2. MATLAB Applications, 3. Assembly Programming, 4. FORTRAN Programming, 5. Basic Programming, 6. Introduction to Computer Network and 7. Signals & Systems.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

1. Fault-Tolerant Computing, 2. Fault Diagnosis, 3. Microprocessor Based Systems Design and 4. Large Scale System Modeling and Simulation.

C4.2.3: Laboratory Development

AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY

1. Developed Advanced Logic Design and Computer Interfacing Laboratory under ALTERA university program (USA) with 30 sets of FPGA hardware kits (ALTERA-DEO Board, Cyclone III EP3C16F484C6 with EPCS4-4 Mbit; Terasic Technologies) with QUARTUS software in minimal cost of 690 Omani Rials, 2010 -11, Updated the facilities with higher levels of abstractions and interfacings in 2012 and further, in 2013 - 2014.

2. Developed Digital Logic Design Laboratory exploiting Free Open Source Software (FOSS) – Logisim in 2011 and updated in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

3. Developed FORTRAN Programming Laboratory exploiting Free Open Source Software (FOSS) – Geany in 2011 and updated in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

4. Developed Fault-Tolerant Computing Laboratory by designing an in house Fault-Tolerant Simulator, 2003-04 and further updated in 2011-2012.

5. Developed Microprocessor Interfacing Laboratory on 8088 microprocessor, 2000-01 6. Developed Digital Logic Design Laboratory based on new boards, adding more peripheral chips,

sensors and Logic Work software 1999-02. 7. Developed Microprocessor Interfacing Laboratory on 8085 microprocessor, 1998-99.

AT ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY (1980 - 1992)

Involved as one of the team member responsible for developing and establishing basic Computer Labs, Microprocessor and microprocessor interfacing Laboratories.

C4.3: Student Advising Since joining SQU in 1992, I have been continuously involved without any break in advising of undergraduate (w.e.f. 1992; 1992 - 2015) and postgraduate (w.e.f. 1998; 1998 - 2015) students. Typically the size of advisees is about 35 – 40 students.


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o Academic advisor for a group of undergraduate students from cohorts 1992, 93, 94, 98, 2000, and 2004-2007.

o Academic advisor for a group of postgraduate students from cohorts 1998 - 2006 and 2008 - 2015. o Since 2007 (2007 – 2015), as a chair of ECE academic advising committee handling typical advisement

problems of all undergraduate and postgraduate students of ECE department in coordination with the advisors of the students.

o With effect from 2015, chairing the Pre-Specialization Academic Unit of College of Engineering.

As an advisor I have designed some Excel templates to help advisement and degree auditing effectively and efficiently. The designed Excel templates were very useful till the non-existence of SIS system at SQU. I pay my attention to my advisees and help and guide them accordingly in critical situations. For good students I used to write recommendation letters for extra loads. I motivate my advisees for selection of majors, minors with careful thoughts interests. Even I recommend them for the change of the college of their interest of studies if they get selected. I always keep track of probation students for their performance through the instructor’s feedback. If I find appropriate I used to refer my advisees for counseling. I believe and feel my advisees are at very critical of age that needs proper guidance and advice. For graduating students I teach them how to prepare an effective CV and how to apply in different organizations. Also, I was involved in advising of undergraduate and postgraduate students while served at Aligarh Muslim University during 1980 - 1992.

C4.4: Teaching Activities outside the Classroom

o As a resource person conducted TRC sponsored Workshop on Digital Image Processing College of Applied Science, Sohar, Oman, 10 -12 Feb., 2014.

o Conducted a week long extensive Workshop on Digital System Designs and Practices Using Verilog HDL and FPGAs, SQU, Oman, 10 – 14 Feb., 2014.

o Conducted a week long short course on “FPGA based digital design using Verilog”, Muscat, Oman, 23-27 June 2012.

o Presented tutorial on “Learn handling Linear Feedback Shift Registers” IEEE-MTV, Austin, USA, 12 December 2012.

o Conducted courses on Microprocessors, Microcomputers, Programmable Peripheral Interface Devices, Microprocessor Interfacing, Fault Diagnosis, IT Essentials, Error Coding, VLSI Testing, Reliable System Design, Data Compression, Reliability Evaluation, Advanced MATLAB SIMULINK Applications, Verilog Hardware Description Language, RAID Applications in Memory and Linear Feedback Shift Register Theory, Applications and Practice.

C5: SERVICE

C5.1: University Administrative Positions & Committees

C5.1.1: University Level Administrative Positions

AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY (1992 – 2015)

Served / Serving for the following university administrative positions:

1. Chair Pre-Specialization Academic Advising Unit: o March 15, 2015-Till date.

2. Assistant Head of ECE department, for period: o March 15, 2007- March 14, 2015.

3. Acting Dean, College of Engineering, for periods: o July 25, 2009 – Aug. 05, 2009.

4. Acting Assistant Dean Students & Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, for periods: o Aug. 25, 2014 - Sept. 4, 2014,

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o June 23, 2012 - July 20, 2012, o Sept. 24 - 28, 2011, o July 25, 2011 - Aug. 07, 2011, o Jan. 29, 2011 - Feb. 02, 2011, and o July 17, 2010 - Aug. 11, 2010.

5. Acting Assistant Dean Postgraduate Studies and Research, College of Engineering, for periods: o Jan. 19 - 23, 2013, o July 18, 2009– Aug. 12, 2009, o July 05, 2008 - Aug. 15, 2008, o June 23, 2007 - July 04, 2007, and o Jan. 20- 24, 2007.

6. Acting Assistant Dean Industrial Training & Alumni, College of Engineering, for period: o July 26 - 29, 2009.

7. Acting Head, ECE department, for periods: o Feb. 8 - 12, 2015, o Dec. 3 - 4, 2014, o Jan 10 - 17, 2014, o July 21, 2013, Sept. 8, 2013, o Jan 26 - 30, 2013, o July 12, 2012 - Aug. 08, 2012, o July 19, 2011 - Aug.14, 2011, o July 15, 2010 - Aug. 14, 2010, o June 20, 2009 - Aug. 12, 2009, o May 19 - 20, 2009, o March 18 - 20, 2009, o Nov. 22 - 24, 2008, o June 21, 2008 - Aug. 13, 2008, o April 01 - 02, 2008, o March 02 - 03, 2008, and o June 14, 2003 - July 04, 2003.

8. Acting Head, Department of Information Engineering, for periods: o July 13, 2002 - Sept. 01, 2002, and o July 28, 2001 – Aug. 08, 2001.

9. Acting Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering for period: o July 22 - 28, 2000.

AT ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY (1980 - 1992)

1. University assistant dean student’s welfare. 2. University assistant proctor for maintaining disciplines. 3. Acting provost of halls of student resident centers. 4. Warden in-charge of student hostels. 5. Warden of student hostels. 6. President of university games committee for various clubs. 7. Assistant superintendent of university examination body. 8. Counselor of university coaching and guidance center. 9. Coordinator of national social service scheme of India at the university. 10. In-charge of engineering student excursion tour. 11. University result and transcript scrutinizer. 12. Member of team appointed for switching to computerized processing of university admissions. 13. Member of team appointed for conducting of university students’ body elections. 14. Member of team appointed for creation of computer engineering department in the university. 15. Member of team appointed for developing MCA program in the university.

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C5.1.2: University Level Committees

AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY (1992 – 2015) Served as a member in the following university committees

1. ABET Steering Committee, College of Science (CS Dept.) (Currently serving; 2013 – Till date). 2. Academic Promotion Committees (2015). 3. English. 4. Safety. 5. Library and Text Books. 6. Computer Committee. 7. Postgraduate Studies. 8. Examination. 9. Time Tabling. 10. Students’ Information System (SIS). 11. Research. 12. Interview board for demonstrators, technical staff and staff. 13. SQU/PDO Liaison.

Outside University (SQU) In 2007 nominated as a member from ECE department to provide technical academic assistance to Muscat University during its establishment proposal.

C5.1.3: College Level Services at SQU (1992 – 2015) Served/ serving as a member in the following committees / board).

1. College Board (2007-2015). 2. Chair Pre-Specialization Academic Advising Unit (currently serving) 3. Post Graduate Studies &Research. 4. Academic Affairs Committee. 5. Timetabling. 6. Library and Text Book. 7. Examination. 8. Industrial Training. 9. College of Science and Engineering liaison. 10. ECE, Computer Science and Information System departments’ liaison (currently serving).

C5.1.4: Department Level Services at SQU (1992 – 2015)

1. Curriculum Committee: Chair (2002; 2005 - 2015), Member (1992 - 2001; 2003 – 2004, 2016). 2. Department Promotion Committee (2015, 2004-2007). 3. Academic Affairs Committee: Chair (1996 - 1998), Member (1999 - 2001). 4. ABET Accreditation & Curriculum, Timetabling & Examination Committee: Member (2003 -2015). 5. Advising committee: Chair (2007 - 2016), Member (2005 - 2007). 6. Departmental Board Secretary: (1994 - 1997). 7. Examination Committee: Chair (1996 - 2005), Member (2006 - 2011). 8. Timetabling Committee: Chair (1996 - 2015), Member (1993 - 1995). 9. Postgraduate Studies and Research Committee: Chair (2002; 2006), Member (1998 - 2001; 2005;

2007 -2008). 10. Digital System Lab: In charge (2005 -2016). 11. Recruitment Committee: Member (2001). 12. Seminar Committee: Member (1993 - 1995).


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13. Student Staff Liaison Committee: Chair (2007 - 2015). 14. Lab Upgrading Committee: Member (1998 - 1999). 15. Library and Textbook Committee: Member (1993 - 1996). 16. Safety (Lab) Committee: Member (1995 - 1997). 17. Strategic Planning and Development Committee: Member (2006 - 2012); Chaired sub-committees for

international relations. 18. Work plan Implementation Ad-hoc Committee: Member (2009 – 2012). 19. PDO Equipment Donation Ad-hoc Committee: Chair (2012).

C5.2: Professional Services

C5.2.1: Services as Speaker at SQU

Apart from my professional recognition as a resource keynote and invited speaker as mentioned in Section C3.3, I also contributed my services by delivering the following seminars at SQU.

Understanding ABET, seminar for students, every semester: fall 2003 – fall 2015. ABET – Preparations, - CS department, College of Science, 2014. FPGA and HDL Based Designs, Feb. 12, 2014. How to Write a Project Report, ECE department - FYP, April 2014. Career Guidance – How to Design Curriculum Vitae (CV) How to Write Covering Letter and How to

Face Interviews, October 20, 2013. ABET Accreditation – Student’s Outcomes, Sept. 2013. ABET Accreditation – Outcome k”, March 2013. Report Writing, Referencing and Organization, November 14, 2012. Towards ABET Accreditation of the ECE Program, November 5, 2012. Understanding ABET, seminar for students, spring 2012, fall 2012. Technical Writing and Referencing, ECE department - FYP, October 26, 2011. Why to Choose Electrical and Computer Engineering Branch as your Career, Engineering College,

March 22, 2011. More About Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum, Engineering College, March 23, 2011. How to Write a Project Report, ECE department - FYP, October 26, 2010. To Know about Electrical and Computer Engineering Branch, Engineering College, fall 2010. Electrical and Computer Engineering: Curriculum and Study Plan, Engineering College, fall 2010. To Know about Electrical and Computer Engineering Branch, Engineering College, spring 2010. Electrical and Computer Engineering: Curriculum and Study Plan, Engineering College, spring 2010. Electrical and Computer Engineering – Study and Curriculum, College of Engineering, 2009. How to Write Your Project Report and CV, ECE department, 2009. An Approach to Document a Good Project Report, ECE department, 2008. Role of Engineers in Society, College of Engineering, ENGR 1500, 2008. Preparing Project Report, ECE department, 2007. Technical Writing for Engineers, ECE department, 2006. MATLAB Applications, ECE department, 2006. How to Write and Present Project Reports, ECE department, 2005, (SQU, College of Engineering Annual

Report 2005, p. 56 – ECE Seminars). How to Face the Challenges of Interviews 2005, (SQU, College of Engineering Annual Report 2005, p.

56 – ECE Seminars). How to Prepare CV, ECE department, 2005, (SQU, College of Engineering Annual Report 2005, p. 56 –

ECE Seminars). Report Writing, ECE department, December 8, 2004, (SQU, College of Engineering Annual Report 2004,

p. 47 – ECE Seminars). How to Present Project Work & Reports, ECE department, November 19, 2003, (SQU, College of

Engineering Annual Report 2003, p. 45 – ECE Seminars). How to Write Project – Reports / Research – Dissertations & Theses, IE department, April 16, 2001, ,

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Engineering Ethics, Safety, Reliability and Environment, SQU, IE department, March 5, 200, (SQU, College of Engineering Annual Report 2001, p. 69 – IE Seminars).

Curriculum for Computer Engineering, IE department 1999. Design for Testability, EE department 1997.

C5.2.2: Services in Organizing Conferences, Symposia and Workshops

1. International Advisory Committee, ICCC 2017, 19th Int’l conference on Coding and Cryptography, to be held at Barcelona, Spain, August 17-18, 2017.

2. International Advisory Committee, ICCC 2016, 18th Int’l conference on Coding and Cryptography, to be held at Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 4-5, 2016.

3. International Advisory Committee, ICES 2016, 18th Int’l conference on Embedded Software, to be held at Copenhagen, Denmark, June 27-28, 2016.

4. International Advisory Committee, ICES 2016, 18th Int’l conference on Embedded Systems, to be held at London, UK, June 23-24, 2016.

5. International Advisory Committee, ICDEIT 2016, 18th Int’l conference on Data Engineering and Internet Technology, to be held at Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 12-13, 2016.

6. Member Technical Committee, ICIMT 2015, 7th International Conference on Information and Multimedia Technology, to be held at Barcelona, December 21 - 22, 2015.

7. Technical Program Committee, ICCMA 2015, The 3rd International conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation, held at Barcelona, Spain, Dec. 21-22, 2015.

8. Steering Committee Chair, ICMSCE 2015, 2nd International Conference on Materials Science, Chemistry and Energy, held at Mainland, China, Dec. 12-13, 2015.

9. International Advisory Committee, ICES 2015, 17th Int’l conference on Embedded Systems, held at London, UK, June 28-29, 2015.

10. International Advisory Committee, ICCC 2015, 17th Int’l conference on Coding and Cryptography, held at Vienna, Austria, June 21-22, 2015.

11. International Advisory Committee, ICES 2015, 17th Int’l conference on Embedded Software, held at Copenhagen, Denmark, June 11-12, 2015.

12. Publicity Chair, 2015 GSAM, International Conference on intelligent System and Applied Material, held during April 25 - 26, 2015 in China.

13. International Advisory Committee, ICONECC 2015, Int’l conference on Network, Electronics, Communication and Control, held during March 5 - 6, 2015, Tamil Nadu, India.

14. Technical Program Committee, SPIN 2015, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing & Integrated Networks, held at Amity University, Noida-Delhi-NCR, India, Feb. 19 - 20, 2015.

15. Advisory Board, ICMSDS 2015, Int’l Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Systems, held at Waljat College, Oman, February 15 - 17, 2015 (Postponed for 2016).

16. Technical Program Committee, 2015, 8th IEEE GCC International Conference and Exhibition, held at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, February 1 - 4, 2015.

17. Technical Program Committee, CCIP-15 -First International Conference on Cognitive Computing and Information Processing, held at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, India, Mar 3 – 4, 2015.

18. Member Technical Committee, ICIMT 2014, 6th International Conference on Information and Multimedia Technology, held during December 8 - 10, 2014 in Dubai, UAE.

19. Steering Committee Chairs, 2014 ICMSCE, International Conference on Material Science, Chemistry and Energy, held in China during August 30 - 31, 2014.

20. Steering Committee Chairs, 2014 IMPSMC, International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology, held at Dubai, UAE during August 8 - 10, 2014.

21. Publicity Chair, 2014 GSAM, International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology held in China during June 28 - 29, 2014.

22. International Advisory Committee, ICES 2014, 16th Int’l conference on Embedded Systems, held at London, UK, June 29-30, 2014.

23. International Advisory Committee, ICES 2014, 16th Int’l conference on Embedded Software, held at Copenhagen, Denmark, June 12-13, 2014.

24. International Advisory Committee, ICDEIT 2014, 16th Int’l conference on Data Engineering and Internet Technology, held at Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 15-16, 2014.


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25. International Advisory Committee, 2IES 2014, First International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, held at Coimbatore Tamil Nadu, India, April 3-4, 2014.

26. Conference Chairs, – International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computing -2014 (ICECC-14), held at Chennai, India, 13-14 March 2014.

27. International Advisory Committee, ICET 2014, An Int’l conference on Emerging Technologies, held at Israna, Panipat, Haryana, India, April 24 – 26, 2014.

28. Technical Program Committee, SPIN 2014, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing,& Integrated Networks held at Amity University, Noida-Delhi-NCR, India, February 20-21, 2014.

29. International Advisory Committee / Technical Program, IMPACT 2013, IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing, and Communication Technologies - held at Aligarh Muslim University, AMU, Aligarh, India, November 23-25, 2013.

30. Publicity Chairs, MSIT 2013, 2nd International Conference on Material Science and Information Technology, held in China during June 8 - 9, 2013.

31. Publicity Chairs, 2013 International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology (AET 2013) 2013, held in China during March 22 - 23, 2013.

32. Steering Committee Chair, International Mechanical Properties and Structural Materials Conference - IMPSMC 2013, held at Shenyang, Liaoning, China during August 17-19, 2012.

33. Publicity Chairs, 2nd International Conference on Material Science and Information Technology - MSIT 2012, held in Singapore during August 24 - 26, 2012.

34. Steering Committee Chair, International Mechanical Properties and Structural Materials Conference - IMPSMC 2012, held at Shenyang, Liaoning, China during August 17-19, 2012.

35. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Electronics, Network and Computers - ICENC 2012, held at Kunming, April 21 - 22, 2012.

36. International Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Systems Engineering – ICSEM 2012, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 7-8, 2012.

37. International Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Bioinformatics and Computation – ICBCB 2012, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 7-8, 2012.

38. International Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Digital Image Processing – ICDIP 2012, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 7-8, 2012.

39. Technical Committee, The 3rd NCT (Nizwa College of Technology) Symposium on Industry and Academia Collaboration for Technological Innovation, held at Nizwa, Oman, May 28 – 29, 2012.

40. Technical Committee, National Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering (NCAIAE 2012), held at Musanna, Oman, January 25, 2012.

41. International Advisory Committee / Technical Program, IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing, and Communication Technologies - IMPACT 2011 held at AMU, Aligarh, India, December 17-19, 2011.

42. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Electronics, Network and Computers - ICENC 2011, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 4-6, 2011.

43. Publicity Chairs, 7th International Conference on MEMS, NANO, and Smart Systems – ICMENS 2011, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 4-6, 2011.

44. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Embedded Systems and Microprocessors – ICESM 2011, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 4-6, 2011.

45. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Software and Intelligent Information – ICSII 2011, held at Puerto Rico, USA, October 23, 2011.

46. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Computer Engineering and Management – ICCEM 2011, held at Puerto Rico, USA, October 23, 2011.

47. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Measurement and Control Engineering – ICMCE 2011, held at Puerto Rico, USA, October 23, 2011.

48. International Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Graphics and Image Processing – ICGIP 2011, held at Cairo, Egypt, October 1-2, 2011.

49. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Material Science and Information Technology – MSIT 2011, held in Singapore during September 16 – 18, 2011.

50. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Software Technology and Engineering – ICSTE 2011, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 12 – 14, 2011.


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51. Honorary Chairs: The 4th International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology - ICCSIT 2011, held at Chengdu, China, June 10 - 12, 2011.

52. International Program Committee Chairs, 3rd International Conference on Digital Image Processing – ICDIP 2011, held at Chengdu, China, April 15-17, 2011.

53. International Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Engineering and Information Management – ICEIM 2011, held at Chengdu, China, April 15-17, 2011.

54. International Program Committee, International Conference on Knowledge Discovery (ICKD 2011) held at Chengdu, China, April 15-17, 2011.

55. International Conference Steering Committee, International Conference on Database and Data Mining – ICDDDM 2011, held at Sonya, China, March 25-27, 2011.

56. Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Computer and Software Modeling (ICCSM 2010), held at Manila, Philippines, December 4 – 5, 2010.

57. Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Embedded System and Microprocessors (ICESM 2010), held at Manila, Philippines. December 4 – 5, 2010.

58. Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Graphic and Image Processing (ICGIP 2010), held at Manila, Philippines, December 4 – 5, 2010.

59. Publicity Chairs, International Conference on Software and Engineering (ICSTE 2010), held at San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, October 3 – 5, 2010.

60. Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Distance Learning and Education – ICDLE 2010, held at San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, October 3 – 5, 2010.

61. Program Committee Chairs, International Conference on Networking and Information Technology (ICNIT 2010), held at Manila, Philippines, June 11 – 12, 2010.

62. International Program Committee, The 3rd IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (IEEE ICCSIT 2010), held at Chengdu, China, July 9 – 11, 2010.

63. Program Committee, International Conference on Information and Applied Sciences (ICIAE 2010), held at Chengdu, China, July 9 – 11, 2010.

64. International Program Committee, IEEE International Conference on Advance Management Science (IEEE ICAMS 2010), held at Chengdu, China, July 9 – 11, 2010.

65. International Program Committee, International Conference on Instructional and Computer Technology (ICICT 2010), held at Chengdu, China, July 9 – 11, 2010.

66. Program Committee Chairs, IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power - ICCCP'09, Sultan Qaboos University, February 15 - 18, 2009.

67. International Advisory Committee / Technical Program, IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing, and Communication Technologies (IMPACT – 2009) held at AMU, Aligarh (India) during 14-16 March, 2009.

68. Program Committee, IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power - ICCCP'07, Sultan Qaboos University, February 19 - 21, 2007.

69. Program Committee, IEEE / IEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power - ICCCP'05, Sultan Qaboos University, February 13 -16, 2005.

70. Program Committee, IEEE / IFIP TC6 International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks - WOCN 2004, Oman, June 7 – 9, 2004.

71. Program Committee, IFIP International Conference on Network Control and Engineering for QoS,

Security and Mobility - Net-Con’03, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, October 13 – 16, 2003. 72. Program Committee, IEE / IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power

(ICCCP’01), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, February 12 – 14, 2001. 73. Program Committee, IEE / IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power

(ICCCP’98), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, December 7 – 10, 1998. 74. Program Committee, IEE First Communication International Conference, Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, March 11 – 13, 1996. 75. Program Committee, Systems Conference (NSC’90), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, March

12-14, 1991. 76. Program Committee, All India Workshop on Natural Language Processing for Artificial Intelligence, IIT

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C5.2.3: Chairing Conference Technical Sessions

1. 8th IEEE GCC International Conference and Exhibition, SQU, Oman, Feb. 1 - 4, 2015. 2. IEEE 3rd International conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and

Future directions) (ICRITO 2014), October 8- 10, 2014, India. IEEE record no. 34476. 3. TRC sponsored Workshop on Digital Image Processing, Sohar Applied College of Sciences, Oman; Feb.

10 -12, 2014. 4. The 3rd NCT (Nizwa College of Technology) Symposium on Industry and Academia Collaboration for

Technological Innovation, Oman, May 28 – 29, 2012.

5. National Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering (NCAIAE 2012), Oman,

Jan. 25, 2012. 6. IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing, and Communication Technologies

(IMPACT – 2011), held at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, December 17-19, 2011. 7. IEEE 4th International Design and Test Workshop (IDT'09) held at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and

Technology (KAASAT), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during November 15 – 17, 2009. 8. IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power - ICCCP'09, Sultan Qaboos

University, February 15 - 18, 2009. 9. International Conference of Educational Technology ICOET2008, Oman, March 3-5, 2008. 10. IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power - ICCCP'07, Sultan Qaboos

University, February 19 - 21, 2007. 11. International Conference on Distance Education (ICODE2006), Oman, March 27 – 31, 2006. 12. IEEE / IEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power - ICCCP'05, Sultan

Qaboos University, February 13 -16, 2005. 13. IEEE / IFIP TC6 International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks - WOCN

2004, Oman June 7 – 9, 2004. 14. 2nd International Conference on Quality, Reliability and Information Technology - Trends and Future

Directions, New Delhi, India, December 18 – 21, 2003. 15. International Educational Technology Conference ETEX03, SQU, Oman, Oct. 20 – 22, 2003. 16. IEE / IEEE International Conference (ICCCP’01), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Feb. 12 – 14, 2001. 17. IEE / IEEE International Conference (ICCCP’98), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Dec. 7 – 10, 1998. 18. International Conference (ROVPIA’96), University of Sains, Malaysia, November 28 - 30, 1996. 19. IEE First Communication International Conference, SQU, Oman, March 11 – 13, 1996. 20. Systems Conference (NSC’90), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, March 12-14, 1991.

C5.2.4: Editorial and Reviewing Services

EDITORIAL SERVICES 1. Guest Editor – Indian Journal of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (IJIAM; ISSN: Print 0973-4317 |

Online 0973-4317) for a special issue on “Mathematical Models and Methods in Computer Science and Engineering ", 2016.

2. Guest Editor - The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER; ISSN: 1726-6009) for a special issue based on selected best papers presented at the ICCCP’ 2009, held at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

3. Editor: Enformatika Journals - Computer Engineering, Signals and systems (World Enformatika Society; ISSN: 1305533).

4. Editor: Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, (ISSN: 1816-949X (Print) ISSN: 1818-7803 (Online)). 5. Associate Editor: The Journal of Engineering Research, (TJER; ISSN: 1726-6009). 6. Editorial Board Member – Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems (IJAE), Computer Science

Journals, Malaysia, (ISSN: 2180-124X). 7. Co-Editor: Net-Con’03, Tutorials: IFIP International Conference on Network Control &Eng for QoS,

Security and Mobility (Net-Con’03), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, October 13-15, 2003. 8. International Editorial Advisory Board, NED University Journal of Engineering Research (NED-Journal;

ISSN: 1023-3873).


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9. International Editorial Advisory Board: International Science & Technology Transactions (IST Press; ISSN: 1913-8822).

10. Editorial Advisory Board& Review Committee: International Journal of Computations in Science and Engineering, National Association of Science and Engineering Research Scholars (NASER).

REVIEWING SERVICES As a reviewer I extended my professional services for the following journals and conferences.

REVIEWER: FOR JOURNALS 1. The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Transactions on Computers, USA. 2. The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Design and Test of Computers, USA. 3. The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Potential, USA. 4. The Institution of Electrical and Technology (IET) (Formerly IEE) Electronics Letters, UK. 5. ELSEVIER: Computers & Electrical Engineering Journal. 6. ELSEVIER: Information Processing Letters. 7. Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) Journal, Korea. 8. Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, Canada. 9. International Islamic University (IIUM) Journal, Malaysia. 10. Science Publications Journals, Mexico. 11. World Applied Sciences Journal. 12. Sultan Qaboos University Journal - The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER), Oman. 13. Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Scientific Research - Science and Technology, Oman. 14. The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Journal and Technical Review,

India. 15. Caledonian Journal of Engineering, Oman.

REVIEWER: FOR CONFERENCES

1. SPIN 2016, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing,& Integrated Networks, to be held at Amity University, Noida, India, February 11 - 12, 2016.

2. SPIN 2015, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, & Integrated Networks, Amity University, Noida, India, February 19 - 20, 2015.

3. 8th IEEE GCC International Conference and Exhibition, SQU, Oman, Feb. 1 - 4, 2015. 4. SPIN 2014, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing & Integrated Networks, Amity University,

Noida, India, February 20-21, 2014. 5. IMPACT 2013, IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing, and Communication

Technologies, Aligarh Muslim University, AMU, Aligarh, India, November 23-25, 2013. 6. Symposium on Industry and Academia Collaboration for Technological Innovation, Nizwa, Oman, May 28 –

29, 2012. 7. National Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering (NCAIAE 2012), Musanna,

Oman, January 25, 2012. 8. IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing, and Communication Technologies

(IMPACT – 2011), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, December 17-19, 2011. 9. 3rd IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (ICCSIT 2010),

Chengdu, China, July 9 - 11, 2010. 10. IEEE Circuits and Systems Society’s sponsored International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing,

and Communication Technologies (IMPACT – 2009), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, March 14-16, 2009.

11. International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'09), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, February 15-18, 2009.

12. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2008), Seattle, Washington, USA, May 18 - 20, 2008.


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13. 4th IEEE GCC Conference 2007, Manama, Bahrain, November 11-14, 2007. 14. International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'07), Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, February 19-21, 2007. 15. International Conference on Distance Education (ICODE2006), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, March 27

– 31, 2006. 16. International Symposium on Wireless Systems and Networks (ISWSN05), King Fahd Petroleum &

Minerals, Saudi Arabia, September 26 -28, 2005. 17. International Conference on Robotics, Vision, Information and Signal Processing (ROVISP 2005), Penang,

Malaysia, July 20-22, 2005. 18. International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'05), Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, February 14-16, 2005. 19. IEEE International Symposium on Personal Indoor & Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC2004),

Barcelona, Spain, September 5-8, 2004. 20. IFIP International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN’04) held at

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, June 7-9, 2004. 21. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC 2003): Symposium on Data Base Management in Wireless

Network Environments, Florida, USA, October 4-9, 2003. 22. IFIP International Conference on Network Control &Engineering for QoS, Security and Mobility (Net-

Con’03), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, October 13-15, 2003. 23. International Symposium on Wireless Systems and Networks (ISWSN’03), King Fahd University of

Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, March 24-26, 2003. 24. International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'01), Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, February 12-14, 2001. 25. International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'98), Sultan Qaboos University,

Oman, December.7-10, 1998. 26. National Seminar on Recent Trends in the Design of Electronic and other Engineering Systems (NSDES –

97), Aligarh Muslim University, India, November 29 - 30, 1997 27. First IEE International Communication Conference (ICC’96), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman,

March 11 – 13, 1996. 28. 22nd International Symposium on Fault-Tolerant Computing (FTCS 22), Massachusetts, Boston, July 8 – 10,

1992. 29. 14th National System Conference (NSC-90), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, March 12 -14, 1991.

C5.3: Services as Examiner and Evaluator

C5.3.1: PHD, MPHIL, MS DISSERTATION & PROJECT EXAMINERSHIPS MS DISSERTATION & PROJECT EXAMINERSHIP Chaired many Examination Committees at SQU, formed by the office of deputy vice-chancellor

postgraduate studies and scientific research to conduct examinations of master theses/projects in colleges of engineering, science, economics and political sciences and agriculture and fisheries. (14 MS Examinations).

Served as External Examiner at SQU, formed by the office of deputy vice-chancellor postgraduate studies and scientific research to conduct examinations of master theses/projects in college of engineering, science, economics and political sciences and agriculture and fisheries. (17 MS Examinations).

Served as Member of Examination Committee at SQU, formed by the office of deputy vice-chancellor postgraduate studies and scientific research to conduct examinations of master theses/projects in college of engineering, science, economics and political sciences and agriculture and fisheries. (13 MS Examinations).

PHD, MPHIL EXTERNAL EXAMINERSHIP Served as External Examiner to examining PhD theses from various universities / Institutions


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National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India Mother Teresa Women’s’ University, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India AGNI College of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Aligarh Muslim University, Department of Electronics, Z. H. College of Eng & Technology India Aligarh Muslim University, Department of Computer Science, College of Science, India Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

C5.3.2: EXAMINERSHIPS FOR UG & PG THEORY, PROJECTS & LAB EXAMINATIONS Served as External Examiner for the following Indian universities for the undergraduate and postgraduate for theory and laboratory courses. Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.), Roorkee / University of Roorkee, India (Department of Electronics &

Computer Engineering). Lucknow University, India, (Department of Electronics Engineering). Sultanpur Engineering College, India, (Department of Computer Engineering). Allahabad University, India, (REC, Electronics Engineering Department). Kashmir University, India, (REC, Electronics Engineering Department). Indore University, India, (Electronics Engineering Department). Jammia Millia Islamia, India, (Electrical Engineering Department). Banaras Hindu University, India, (Electrical Engineering Department). Aligarh Muslim University, India, (Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Polytechnic, and Women’s

Polytechnic). Gorakhpur University, India. Served as Examiner for many competitive tests / examinations for various Indian universities/

institutions/ government bodies and business corporations.

C5.3.3: REPORT, APPLICATION & CV EVALUATION Served as Evaluator for research proposals submitted to The Research Council (TRC) of Oman. Served as Evaluator for research proposals and reports assigned by the office of deputy vice-chancellor

postgraduate studies at SQU. Served as Evaluator for research / consultancy proposals and reports assigned by the University Grants

Commission (UGC) of India. Served as Evaluator for Faculty Promotion Dossiers for promotions to the ranks of Full Professor,

Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer Demonstrator and higher rank technical grade.

Served as Evaluator for Dossiers submitted for Best Teacher Award. Served as Evaluator for Dossiers submitted for Best Researcher Award. Served as Evaluator for Industrial training reports. Served as Evaluator for senior undergraduate projects’ reports. Served as Evaluator and Assessor for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions’ applications. Served as Referee for admission and job seekers.

SUMMARY FOR SERVICES AS EXAMINER & EVALUATOR Evaluated (in total 76), funded research proposals / progress reports / final reports. Evaluated (in total 17), consultancy reports. Assessed (in total 07), PhD Theses. Assessed (in total 04), M Phil dissertations. Evaluated and assessed (in total 37), MS projects / dissertations. Evaluated (in total 99), Industrial Training Reports. Evaluated (in total 81), Senior Undergraduate Project Reports.


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C6: SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS

C6.1: Research Interests My research focus and interests are in VLSI testing: Fault Diagnosis and Digital System Testing (BIST and DFT approach), Fault-Tolerant Computing, Coding Theory and Error Correcting Codes: Theory and Applications, Algorithms Design Translation and Implementation, Design of Low Cost Educational Software, Tools and Simulators, FPGA and Verilog-HDL and Linear Feedback Shift Register (LFSR): Theory and its Enormous Different Applications. Mathematical Morphological applications.

C6.2: Publications Most of international refereed journal and conference papers indicated on the lists below have emanated from funded research projects. I have published 54 papers in international refereed journals including one as research comment. There are 03 papers which are submitted after revision and pending to decision for its possible publication. Also, there are 03 papers which are under review process. Some of the attributes of these published papers are as: INTERNATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

o All the papers except one have ISSN/ISBN indexing. Also, a good number of the papers appears in one or more referencing sources like Scopus/ Engineering village / IEEE Explore / Thomson Scientific ISI / Google Scholar etc.

o Out of the total of 54 publications in Int’l refereed journals; I have published 48 papers since I joined SQU.

o Out of the total of 54 publications in journals, 15 of the papers are single authored, for 47 of the papers, being originator of the work and idea, my name appears as first author, while my name appears in 06 of the papers as second author and in single alone papers each as third and fourth author.

INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL REFEREED CONFERENCES

I have 73 papers published in proceedings of international / national refereed conferences. Some of the attributes of these published papers are as: o Out of these papers, 49 have in one or more referencing sources like Scopus/ Engineering village / IEEE

Explore / ISSN/ISBN / Google Scholar. o Out of the total conference publications, I have published 58 papers since I joined SQU. o Out of the total conference publications in, 08 of the papers are single authored, for 42 of the papers,

being originator of the work and idea, my name appears as first author, while my name appears in 21 of the papers as second author and in 02 paper as third author.

OTHER TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

My work also includes 14 technical reports. In addition, I have also published 06 research ideas via poster sessions, 01 comment on a research paper along with 12 articles through News, Magazines and WEB. I have also credits for publishing of 16 laboratory manuals, 19 lecture notes and 02book chapters including 01 in process.

C6.2.1: REFEREED JOURNAL PAPERS RESEARCH PAPERS – UNDER REVIEW & REVISION PROCESS o There are 06 papers which are under review process in journals of IEEE, Elsevier, ISIAM and others.


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LIST OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS

1. Ahmad, A., Rizvi, M.A.K., Mohanan, N. and Ahmad, S., (2015), “Current ISBN System – Learning &

Practicing via Simulation”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 18, pp.

39138-39144, 2015, (Print ISSN 0973-4562 | Online ISSN 1087-1090).

1. Ahmad, A. and Al-Habsi, A. H., (2015), “Design of a built-in multi-mode ICs tester with higher testability features- A most suitable testing tool for BIST environment”, Taylor & Francis online, pp. 283-288, 2015. 0256-4602 (Print ISSN 0256-4602 | (Online 0974-5971). http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/titr20 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02564602.1998.11416760

2. Ahmad, A., Rizvi, M. A. K., Al-Lawati, A., Al-Abri, D. and Awadalla, M., (2014), “Design of a

Probabilistic Based Software Tool for evaluating Controllability, Observability and Testability Models of

Digital Systems”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology (IJST), vol. 7, no. 10, pp. 1525- 1537, 2014. (ISSN: Print 0974-6846 | Online 0974-5645).

3. Ahmad, A. and Al-Maashri, A., (2014), “On Sequence Lengths of Some Special External Exclusive OR Type LFSR Structures - Study and Analysis” The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER), vol. 11, no. 2, pp.1–13, 2014. (ISSN: 1726-6009).

4. Ahmad, A., Rizvi, M. A. K., Mohanan, N., Sait, Y. Z., D’Silva, A. S. and Sadhu, M., “Design of an Automated System for Proper Utilization of Travel Time Variability of Public Transport System”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) of Research India Publications (RIP) Group, vol. 9, no. 21, pp. 9391 – 9400, 2014. (Print ISSN 0973-4562 | Online ISSN 1087-1090).

5. Awadalla, M., Abdien, A. K., Rashad, S. M., Ahmad, A. and Al Abri, D., (2014), “Classification of Faults in Nuclear Power Plant”, WSEAS Transactions on Systems, Special Issue on Advanced Control Methods: Theory and Application, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 274-284, 2014. (Print ISSN: 1109-2777 | E-ISSN: 2224-2678).

6. Ahmad, A., Ahmad, S., Al-Habsi, A. and Al-Hinai, M., (2014), “Understanding Universal Product Code – A Study and Simulation Experiments”, Indian Journal of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (Taylor & Francis) (IJIAM), vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 25 – 34, 2014, (ISSN: Print 0973-4317 | Online 0973-4317).

7. M. Awadalla, A. Ahmad, S. Al-Busaidi, (2014), “Scheduling of Dependent Real-Time Tasks using Fuzzy logic technique”, American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal- Special Issue, vol. 6,no. 4, pp. 1-10, 2014. (ISSN2162-321X (print)| ISSN2162-3228 (online)).

8. Ahmad, A. Al-Busaidi, S. S., Al Maashri, A., Awadalla, M., Rizvi, M. A. K. and Mohanan, N., (2013),“Computing and Listing of Number of Possible m-Sequence Generators of Order n”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology (IJST), vol. 6, no. 10, pp. 5359-5369, 2013. (ISSN: Print 0974-6846 | Online 0974-5645).

9. Ahmad, A. and Ruelens, D. and S. Ahmad,(2013),“Development of verification tool for minimal Boolean equation”, IEEE Technology and Engineering Education (ITEE), vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1-6, 2013.(ISSN 1558-7908).

10. Ahmad, A., (2013),“Development Realization of a Better Signature Analysis Scheme by Adding a Bit to the Size of 8k”, International Journal of Information Engineering (IJIE), American V-King Scientific Publishing, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 122 - 128, 2013. (ISSN: 2225-8442 and 2226-7921).

11. Awadalla, M., Ahmad, A., Al-Busaidi, S. and Rabie, M., (2013), “Min–min GA Based Task Scheduling in Multiprocessor Systems”, International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (IJSCE), vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 22-31, 2013. (ISSN: 2231-2307).

12. Afaq Ahmad, Sayyid Samir Al-Busaidi, Mufeed Juma Al-Musharafi,(2013), “On Properties of PN Sequences generated by LFSR – a Generalized Study and Simulation Modeling”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology (IJST), vol. 6, no. 10, pp. 5351-5358, 2013. (ISSN: Print 0974-6846 | Online 0974-5645).

13. Ahmad, A., Al-Busaidi, S. S., Al-Mushrafi, M. J. and Jervase, J., (2013), “Study on Cyclic Cross-correlation Behavior of Maximal Length Pseudo-random Binary Sequences”, Indian Journal of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (Taylor & Francis) (IJIAM), 4 (1), pp. 33 – 43, 2013. (ISSN: Print 0973-4317) |Online 0973-4317).

http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/titr20

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02564602.1998.11416760

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2035148309_M_A_K_Rizvi/


https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2035133751_N_Mohanan/

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2030180732_S_S_Al-Busaidi/

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2035137361_A_Al_Maashri/

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2035149325_M_Awadalla/


https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2035133751_N_Mohanan/

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/82305526_Afaq_Ahmad/

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2030180733_Sayyid_Samir_Al-Busaidi/

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2035612658_Mufeed_Juma_Al-Musharafi/


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14. Ahmad, A. and Ruelens, D., (2013),“Development of digital logic design teaching tool using MATLAB & SIMULINK”, IEEE Technology and Engineering Education (ITEE), vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 7-11, 2013 (ISSN 1558-7908).

15. Ahmad, A., Al-Abri, D. and Al-Busaidi. S. S., (2012), “Adding Pseudo-Random Test Sequence Generator in the Test Simulator for DFT Approach, Computer Technology and Applications”, vol. 3, no. 7, pp. 463-470, 2012. (ISSN: 1934-7332, USA).

16. Ahmad, A., Al-Busaidi. S. S., Al-Musharafi, M. J. and Jervase, J. A., (2012) “Study on Cyclic Cross-correlation Behavior of Maximal Length Pseudo-random Binary Sequences”, International Mathematical Journal for Science, Technology, Industry and Business, (I. K. International Publishers), vol. 1 , no. 1 , pp. (page: to be notified reprint), 2012,(ISSN: 0973-4317 / 1945-919X).

17. Ahmad, A. and Al-Abri, D., (2012), “Design of a Pseudo-Random Binary Code Generator via a Developed Simulation Model”, International Journal on Information Technology (ACEEE - Journal), vol. 2, no. 1(March Issue), pp. 33-36, 2012, (ISSN: 2158-012x and 2158-0138).

18. Ahmad, A., and Bait-Shiginah, F., (2012) “A Nonconventional Approach to Generating Efficient Binary Gray Code Sequences”, IEEE Potentials, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 16-19, 2012(ISSN: 0278-6648).

19. Ahmad, A., (2012) “Better PN Generators For CDMA Application – A Verilog-HDL Implementation Approach”, International Journal of Information Engineering, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 6 -11, 2012,(ISSN: 2225-8442 and 2226-7921).

20. Ahmad, A., (2011), “Investigation of Some Quite Interesting Divisibility Situations in a Signature Analyzer Implementation”, Transactions on Circuits and Systems (The World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society), vol. 10, no. 9(Issue September, 2011), pp. 299 – 308, 2011, (ISSN: 1109-2734).

21. Ahmad, A. and Hayat, L., (2011), “Selection of Polynomials for Cyclic Redundancy Check for the use of High Speed Embedded – An Algorithmic Procedure”, Transactions on Computers (The World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society), vol. 10, no. 1 (Issue January, 2011), pp. 16 – 20, 2011,(ISSN: 1109-2750).

22. Ahmad, A., (2010), “A Simulation Experiment on a Built-In Self-Test Equipped with Pseudorandom Test Pattern Generator and Multi-Input Shift Register (MISR)”, International Journal of VLSI Design & Communication Systems, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 1-12, 2010, (ISSN: 0976-1327 and 0976-1357).

23. Ahmad, A., (2010), “Reliability Computation of Microprocessor Based Mechatronic Systems – A Highlight for Engineers”, Caledonian Journal of Engineering (CJE) vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 38 – 43, 2010, (ISSN: 1999-9496).

24. Ahmad, A., Dawood Al-Abri, (2010), “Design of an Optimal Test Simulator for Built-In Self-Test Environment”, Journal of Engineering Research, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 69 – 79, 2010 (ISSN:1726-6009)

25. Ahmad, A., Al-Mashari, A., Al-Lawati, A., (2010), “Development of a Computer Based Syndrome Diagnostic Testing Tool to Help in Children’s Learning Process”, International Journal of Education and Development using ICT (IJEDICT), vol. 6, no.1, pp. 76 - 87, 2010, (ISSN:1814-0556)

26. Ahmad, A., (2009), “Performance Study of Various Levels during Small / Large - Read / Write Operations”, Journal of Engineering ((Indian Centre for Advanced Scientific and Technological Research –ICASTOR), vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 271-276, 2009, (ISSN-0974-407X).

27. Ahmad, A., and Mohammed M. Bait Suwailam, (2009), “A Less Complex Algorithmic Procedure for Computing Gray Codes”, The Journal of Engineering Research, vol. 6, no. 2, , pp. 12 -19,2009, (ISSN: 1726-6009).

28. Ahmad, A., (2008), "Investigation of Typical Properties of Some LFSR Structures”, Journal of System Science and Engineering, vol. 17, no. 1, 2008, pp. 65 – 69,(ISSN: 0972-5032)

29. Ahmad, A. and Al-Maashri, A., (2008), “Investigating Some Special Sequence Length Generated Through an External Exclusive-NOR Type LFSRs”, International Journal Electrical and Computer Engineering, (PERGAMON, Elsevier Science), vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 270 – 280,2008, (ISSN:0045-7906)

30. Ahmad, A., (2007), “Another Perspective in Generation and using of Gray Code-words”, Journal of Electrical Engineering, IEEE Malaysia, (ELEKTRIKA), vol. 9, no. 2, 2007, pp. 49 – 55,(ISSN: 0128-4428).

31. Ahmad, A., (2005), “Development of State Model Theory for External Exclusive NOR Type LFSR Structures”, Enformatika, Volume 10, December Issue, pp. 125 – 129, 2005, (ISBN 10: 975-98458-9-X and ISSN: 1305-5313).

32. Ahmad A., (2005), “Testing of complex integrated circuits (ICs) – The bottlenecks and solutions”, Asian Journal of Information Technology, vol. 4, no. 9, pp. 816 – 822, 2005, (ISSN 1682-3915).


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33. Ali Al-Lawati and Ahmad, A., (2004), “Realization of a simplified controllability computation procedure – A MATLAB-SIMULINK based tool”, Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Scientific Research - Science and Technology, Oman, vol. 8, pp. 131 – 143, 2004, (ISSN: 1027-524X).

34. Ahmad A., Al-Lawati, A. M. J. and Ahmed M. Al-Naamany, (2004), “Identification of test point insertion location via comprehensive knowledge of digital system’s nodal controllability through a simulated tool”, Asian Journal of Information Technology (AJIT), vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 142 – 147,2004, (ISSN 1682-3915).

35. Ahmad A., (2003), - An Invited Paper - “Secrets of error detection scheme of ISBN system,” Caledonian Tech-News – A Journal: Caledonian Journal of Engineering (CJE), vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 10 – 14, 2003, (ISSN 1999-9496).

36. Ahmad, A., (2002), “Investigation of a constant behavior aliasing errors in signature analysis due to the use of different ordered test-patterns in a BIST testing techniques”, Journal of Microelectronics and Reliability, (PERGAMON, Elsevier Science), vol. 42, pp. 967 – 974, 2002,(ISSN: 0026-2714).

37. Al-Naamany, A. M., and Ahmad A., (2002), “Development of a strong stream ciphering technique using non-linear fuzzy logic selector,” Mobile and Wireless Communications, Kluwer Academic Publishers, vol. 234, pp. 199 – 206,2002, (ISBN 10: 1-4020-7250-3).

38. Ahmad A., Al-Musharafi, M. J., and Al-Busaidi, S., (2002), “Study and implementation of properties of m-sequences in MATLAB-SIMULINK – A pass / fail test tool for designs of random generators”, S.Q.U. Journal of Scientific Research – Science and Technology, vol. 7, part 1, pp. 147 – 156,2002, (ISSN 1027-524X).

39. Ahmad, A., (2002), "Constant error masking behavior of an internal XOR type signature analyzer due to the changed polynomial seeds,” Journal of Computers & Electrical Engineering (PERGAMON, Elsevier Science), vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 577 - 585, 2002(ISSN: 0045-7906).

40. Ahmad A., Al-Musharafi, M. J., Al-Busaidi, S., (2002), “Design and study of a strong stream crypto-system model for e-commerce”, International Council for Computer Communication Publishers, Washington DC, USA (The ACM Library), vol. 1, pp. 619 – 630,2002, (ISBN 10: 1-8913-6508-8).

41. Ahmad, A. and Joshi M. D., (2002), “Banding and line drop errors detection in remotely sensed satellite data through transition count technique”, GISDevelopment – (geographic information system - software and technology), http://gisdevelopment.net/technology/rs/techrs0001b.htm (pp. 1-3).

42. Ahmad A, Ahmed M. Al-Naamany, (1999), “Investigation of identical divisibility conditions for a polynomial division operation in GF(2)”, Mathematics & Computer Sciences, accepted for vol. 1, pp. 1 – 12, 1999.

43. Ahmad, A. and Al-Habsi, A. H., (1998), “Design of a built-in multi-mode ICs tester with higher testability features- A most suitable testing tool for BIST environment”, Journal of IETE Technical Review, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 283 – 288,1998 (ISSN: 0256-4602).

44. Ahmad A., (1997), “Achievement of higher testability goals through the modification of shift register in LFSR based testing,” International Journal of Electronics (UK), vol. 82, no. 3, pp. 249-260, 1997, (ISSN: 0020-7217).

45. Ahmad A. and Elabdalla A. M., (1997), “An efficient method to determine linear feedback connections in shift registers that generate maximal length pseudo-random up and down binary sequences”, Computer & Electrical Engineering - An Int’l Journal (USA), vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 33-39, 1997, (ISSN: 0045-7906).

46. Ahmad A., Al-Lawati A. M. J., Jervase J. A. and Zabalawi, I. H. (1996), “The study of the effect of rotationally delayed transmission of data on error masking behavior of different types of signature analysis schemes”, Journal for Scientific Research - Science and Technology, vol. 1, p. 88,1996, (ISSN: 1027-524X).

47. Ahmad A., (1994), “Critical role of polynomial seeds on the effectiveness of an LFSR-based testing technique”, International Journal of Electronics (UK), vol.77, no.2, pp.127 – 137, 1994, (ISSN: 0020-721 7).

48. Ahmad A., Nanda N.K. and Garg K., (1990), “Are primitive polynomials always best in signature analysis?”, IEEE design & Test of Computers (USA), vol.7, no.4, pp. 36 – 38,1990, (ISSN:0740-7475).

49. Nanda N.K., Ahmad A. and Gaindhar V.C., (1989), “Shift register modification for multipurpose use in combinational circuit testing”, International Journal of Electronics (UK), vol.66, no.6, pp. 875 – 878,1989, (ISSN: 0020-7217).

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50. Ahmad A. and Nanda N.K., (1989), “Effectiveness of multiple compressions of multiple signatures”, International Journal of Electronics (UK), vol.66, no.5, pp.775 – 787, 1989, (ISSN: 0020-7217).

51. Ahmad A., Nanda N.K. and Garg K., (1988), “A critical role of primitive polynomials in an LFSR based testing technique”, IEE Electronics Letters (UK), vol.24, no.15, pp. 953 – 955, 1988, (ISSN: 0013-5194).

52. Ghani F., Clark A. P. and Ahmad A., (1981), “Pre-processing of signals in digital data-transmission system”, The Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers (IERE), UK, vol. 49, pp.119 – 127, 1981(ISBN-10: 0903748444, ISBN-13: 9780903748445).

53. Khan K.A. and Ahmad A., (1979), “On multi-port active RC synthesis of a current gain matrix with grounded ports”, Journal of IETE, Nov. Issue, vol. 25, no.11, pp. 445 – 449, 1979(ISSN: 0-13-125 683-1), S. K. MITRA MEMORIAL AWARDED PAPER.

Research Comment 1. Ahmad, A., ‘Pseudo-noise sequences for engineers’, comment / correspondence (Professor Peter M.

grant, Chairman, IEE (UK), editorial advisory panel), 13 March 1997.

C6.2.2: CONFERENCE PAPERS RESEARCH PAPERS – UNDER REVIEW & REVISION PROCESS o There are 04 papers which are submitted and currently are under review process.

LIST OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS

1. Ahmad, A., Ahmad, S., Al-Abri, D., Jamil, T. and Rizvi, M. A. K., (2015) “A Heuristic Approach towards

the Designs of Digital Logic Circuits in Built-In Test Environment with Optimal Solution”, Proc. The Sixth International Conference on Computing, Communications and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT 2015), Denton, USA, July 13-15, pp. 1-5, IEEE Conf. No. 35239, 2015.

2. Ahmad, A., Ruelens, D., Ahmad, Pathuri, L., (2015) “Determining the Possible Minimal Boolean Expressions via a Newly Developed Procedure and Tool”, Proc. The Sixth International Conference on Computing, Communications and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT 2015), Denton, USA, July 13-15, pp. 1-5, IEEE Conf. No. 35239, 2015.

3. Mohanan, N., Shiginah, F. and Ahmad, A., (2015) “Modeling Techniques in Robotics – A Research Review”, Proc. The 2nd IEEE Middle East College Conference, Oman, May 12, pp. 1-6, 2015.

4. Pullayikodi, S. K. and Ahmad, A., (2015) “Fault Tolerance in RAID Systems”, Proc. The 2nd IEEE Middle East College Conference, Oman, May 12, pp. 1-6, 2015.

5. Ahmad, A., Al-Busaidi, S. S., Al Lawati, Al Maashri, A. and Tarhuni, N., (2015) “On Energy Efficient Cryptographic Keys”, Proc. National Symposium on Innovations in Information Technology (NSIIT’15), held at College of Applied Sciences, Sohar, Oman, April 28 – 29, 2015, pp. 92-94. http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT21-On-Energy-Efficient-Cryptographic-Keys.pdf

6. Rizvi, M. A. K. and Ahmad, A., (2015) “A Tool to Demonstrate the Multiplication Operation in Computers”, National Symposium on Innovations in Information Technology (NSIIT’15), held at College of Applied Sciences, Sohar, Oman, April 28 – 29, 2015, pp. 30-33. http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT20-A-Tool-to-Demonstrate-the-Multiplication-Operation-

in-Computers.pdf

7. Pathuri, L., Al Maashri, A., Ahmad, A., Khaoua, M. O. and Awadalla, M., (2015) “Securing Wireless Sensor Networks using Customized Hardware Crypto Engine”, Proc. National Symposium on Innovations in Information Technology (NSIIT’15), held at College of Applied Sciences, Sohar, Oman, April 28 – 29, 2015, pp. 54-57. http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT22-Securing-Wireless-Sensor-Networks-using-Customized-Hardware-Crypto-Engine.pdf

8. Kordestani, M. A., Ahmed, A. and Bourdoucen, H., (2015) “A review of CRC mechanisms and FOSS algorithms”, The Free and Open Source Software Conference (FOSSC Oman), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Feb. 18 – 19, 2015, pp. 73-77.

http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT21-On-Energy-Efficient-Cryptographic-Keys.pdf

http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT20-A-Tool-to-Demonstrate-the-Multiplication-Operation-in-Computers.pdf

http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT20-A-Tool-to-Demonstrate-the-Multiplication-Operation-in-Computers.pdf

http://nsiit15.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IT22-Securing-Wireless-Sensor-Networks-using-Customized-Hardware-Crypto-Engine.pdf

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9. Ahmad, A., Jamil, T. Ahmad, S. Abdulghani, A. A., (2015) “About a FOSS for the Teaching of FORTRAN Programming Language Course”, The Free and Open Source Software Conference (FOSSC Oman), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Feb. 18 – 19, 2015, pp. 78 – 81.

10. Ahmad, A., Rizvi, M. A. K., Al-Lawati, A., Mohammed, I. and Malik, A. S., (2015) “ Graph Theoretic Incidence Matrix Approach for Evaluating Reliability of Complex Mechatronic Systems via a MATLAB based Developed Tool”, 8th IEEE-GCC conference held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Feb. 1 – 4, 2015, IEEEXplore, DOI: 10.1109/IEEEGCC.2015.7060067, pp. 1 – 6.

11. Ahmad, A., Arora, S., Al-Maashari, A., Al-Busaidi, S. and Al Shidhani, A., (2014) “ On Determination of LFSR Structures to Assure More Reliable and Secure Designs of Cryptographic Systems”, IEEE 3rd International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization’2014(Trends and Future Directions); (ICRITO 2014), IEEEXplore and Springer, conference held at Amity University, Noida, India, during Oct. 8-10, 20-14. [ISBN:978-1-4799-6896-1] /14/$31.00 ©2014 IEEE, pp. 1-5 and [ISBN: 978-93-83083-99-2], pp. 163-167.

12. M. Awadalla, A. Ahmad, S. Al-Busaidi, (2014) “Scheduling of Dependent Real-Time Tasks using Fuzzy logic technique”, Proceedings 9th AASRC International Conference “Innovative Trends in Management, Information, Technologies, Computing and Engineering to Tackle a Competitive Global Environment” ITMITCE 2014, held at Istanbul, Turkey, June 18-19, pp. 1-10, 2014.

13. Ruelens, D., Awadalla, M. and Ahmad, S., (2014) “An optimized technique for machine state reduction”, 3rd International Conference on Numerical Analysis and Optimization – Theory, Algorithm, application and technology (NAOiii), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, January 5-9, 2014, Book Program & Abstracts p. 36.

14. Awadalla, M., Ahmad, A., Al-Busaidi, S. and Rabie, M., (2014), “Optimization technique for task scheduling based on Genetic Algorithm”, 3rd International Conference on Numerical Analysis and Optimization – Theory, Algorithm, application and technology (NAOiii), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, January 5-9, 2014, Book Program & Abstracts p. 49.

15. Ahmad, A., and Al-Busaidi, S. S., (2013), “A systematic computation of cyclic redundancy check code using difference equation model”, 19th International Conference on Difference Equations and Applications (ICDEA2013), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, May26-30, p. 50.

16. Ahmad, A., Al-Abri, D. and Bait-Shiginah, F., (2013) “Software Testing Education – A Required Knowledge for Software Systems’ Developers and Managers” Free and Open Source Software Conference” (FOSSC-13), held at Muscat, Oman, February 18-19, 2013, pp. 29-33.

17. Ahmad, A.,(2012), “Selection of Optimum LFSR for BIST Architecture with Reduced Transition and Aliasing”, Proceedings 13th IEEE International Workshop on Microprocessor Test and Verification: Architectural Conservation, Conference and Exhibition, held at Austin, TX, USA, 10 -12 December 2012, pp. J3: 1-5.

18. Ahmad, A., (2012), “An Introduction to Practical Implementation of Linear Feedback Shift Registers – An Exhaustive Tutorial”, Proceedings 13th IEEE International Workshop on , Microprocessor Test and Verification: Architectural Conservation, Conference and Exhibition, held at Austin, TX, USA, 10 -12 December 2012, p. 7 (Technical Program).

19. Ahmad, A., and Al-Abri, D., (2012), “Development of low cost teaching tools – an effort towards building an innovative and sustainable society beyond 21stcentury”,Seventh International Conference on Science, Mathematics & Technology Education: Transformations through Science, Mathematics and Technology Education: Towards an Innovative and Sustainable Society, held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman 4 - 7 November, p 66, 2012.

20. Ahmad, A., and Jaber Al-Balushi, (2012), “Study to Investigate the Impact of Combining Response Data Compression Techniques for Built-In Self-Test”, Proceedings IEEE1st Taibah University International Conference on Computing and Information Technology, ICCIT 2012, held at Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, pp. 665 – 669, March 12– 14, 2012.

21. Ahmad, A. and Hayat, L., (2012), "On Design of 16-Bit Signature Analyzer Circuits Equipped with Primitive Characteristic Polynomials", Proceedings IEEE 1st Taibah University International Conference on Computing and Information Technology, ICCIT 2012, held at Al-Madinah Al- Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, pp. 660 – 664, March 12– 14, 2012.

22. Ahmad, A. and Al-Abri, D., (2011), “Design of a Pseudo-Random Binary Code Generator via a Developed Simulation Model”, Proceedings Second International Joint Conference on Advances in

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Engineering and Technology, AET-AEE (Advances in Electrical and Electronics) 2011, held in Noida, India, (Paper ID: AET-AEE-53) December 20-21, pp. 88 – 91, 2011.

23. Ahmad, A., (2011), “On Design Of 8-Bit CRC Circuits Equipped With Primitive Characteristic Polynomials”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Multimedia, Signal Processing and Communication Technologies (IMPACT-2011), held at AMU, Aligarh, India, December 17 – 19, 2011,pp. 63 – 67, (ISBN: 978-1-4577-1105-3).

24. Ahmad, A., (2011), “How to Learn and Simulate Universal Product Code - an Information Redundancy Technique”, Proceedings of The International Information Systems Conference iiSC (2011), held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, October 11 -12, 2011, pp. 200-203.

25. Ahmad, A., Ahmed Al-Mashari and A. M. J. Al-Lawati, (2009) “On Locking Conditions in M-Sequence Generators for the Use in Digital Watermarking”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Methods and Models in Computer Science (ICM2CS09), held at School of Computer & Systems Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India during December 14 -15, 2009, pp. 111 – 115,(ISBN 13: 978-93-80043-57-9).

26. Ahmad, A. and A. M. J. Al-Lawati, (2009), “Experimentation of Some Typical Divisibility Situations for a Signature Analyzer (SA) / Cyclic Redundancy Checking (CRC) Technique” The 2nd International Conference on Computer and Electrical Engineering (ICCEE 2009), Dubai, UAE, December 28 -30, 2009.

27. Ahmad, A. and Jaber Al-Balushi, (Invited Paper), (2009), “How to Design an Effective Serial Input Shift Register (SISR) for Data Compression Process of Built-In Self-Test Methodology” Proceedings IEEE4th International Design and Test Workshop (IDT'09) held at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KAASAT), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during November 15 – 17, 2009, pp. 372 – 379,(ISBN 13: 978-1-4244-5748-9).

28. Ahmad, A., D. Al-Abri, (2009), “Design of Dynamic Test Tool in the Area of Digital System Testing”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'09), Oman, Feb 15-18, (Computer and Network Systems), pp. 1–4, (ISSN: 1813 – 419X).

29. Ahmad, A., (2008), “Are We Equipped To Update Our Knowledge Due To Change of the New ISBN System”, Proceedings International Conference of Education Technology 2008 (ICOET2008), Oman, March 02 -05, 2008, pp. 1 – 9.

30. Ahmad, A., and Al-Maashri, A., (2007), “Design and Analysis of Newly Innovated Set of Binary code-words of Unitary Hamming Distance”, Proceedings IEEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'07), Muscat, Oman, Feb. 19 – 21, 2007, pp. 162 – 168, (ISSN: 1813 – 419X).

31. Ahmad, A., and Mohammed M. Bait Suwailam, (2007), Design of an Efficient and Less Memory Requiring Algorithmic Procedure for Computing Gray Codes”, Proceedings IEEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'07), Muscat, Oman, Feb. 19 – 21, 2007, pp. 172 – 176,(ISSN: 1813 – 419X).

32. Ashraf, S. A., Stewart, B. G., Ahmad, A., and Jahbar, J. M., (2007), “3-D Propagation of Partial Discharge Acoustic Wave”, Proceedings IEEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'07), Muscat, Oman, Feb. 19-21, pp. 162-168, (ISSN:1813 – 419X).

33. Ahmad, A., D. Al-Abri and M. M. Al-Ramhi, (2006), “Design of an E-Learning Process in the Area of Digital System Testing”, Proceedings International Conference on Distance Education (ICODE2006), Oman, March 27 – 31, 2006, pp. 174 -184.

34. Joshi M.D., Ahmad, A., and Jeravase. J.A., (2006) “Status and Accuracy in InSAR in Subsedence Monitoring of Oil and Gas Fields", Proceedings of Indian Conference on Mine Surveying (ICMS-2006) at Indian School of Mines Dhanbad, India, pp. 65-75.

35. Ahmad, A., Jabir Al-Balushi, and Ali Al-Lawati, (2005) “The effectiveness of signature analysis - a study”, Proceedings IEEE / IEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'05), Muscat, Oman, Feb. 13 – 16, 2005, pp. 237 – 242, (ISSN 1813-4203).

36. Ahmad, A., Nadir, Z. and Khan, F. A., (2004): “FPGA based design of faster PN generators for the use of CDMA applications”, Proceedings Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN 2004, June 7 – 9, 2004), IFIP TC6/ IEEE, pp. 272 – 275 (ISSN 1811-3923).

37. Ahmad, A., (2003): “Realization of a stream cipher with better security and higher reliability goals”, Proceedings IEEE2nd International conference on quality, reliability and information technology - trends and future directions, New Delhi, India, December 18 – 21, 2003, pp. 77 – 78.


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38. Ahmad, A., Al-Busaidi, S, Al-Naamany, A. M. and Al-Musharafi. M. J., (2003), “Measurement techniques of LFSR sequences”, Proceedings IEEE International Symposium on Wireless Systems and Networks (ISWSN’03), King Fahad University of Petroleum - Dahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 24 – 26, 2003, pp. 1-5.

39. Ahmad, A., Al-Mashari, A. and Arshad A. M., (2003) “Development of software tool for diagnostic AND/OR conceptual based teaching”, Proceedings International Educational Technology Conference (ETEX – 03), Oman, October 20 – 22, 2003, pp. 1 -11.

40. Jamil, T. and Ahmad, A., (2002): “An investigation in to the application of linear feedback shift registers for steganography”, Proceedings IEEE SoutheastCon2002, Columbia, SC, USA, April 5 – 7, 2002, pp. 239 – 244 (ISBN 10: 0-7803-7252-2).

41. Ahmad, A., Al-Balushi J. and Al-Lawati A., (2001): “Study of the effectiveness of response data compression techniques for VLSI testing”, the 42nd International Scientific Conference of Riga University, Riga, Latvia, Oct. 11- 13, 2001, pp. 1 – 4.

42. Ahmad, A. and Al-Lawati A., (2001): “Reducing test time via an optimal selection of LFSR feedback taps,” Proceedings of IEEE 6th Int’l Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications (ISSPA’01), Malaysia, August 13 – 16, 2001, pp. 300 – 303 [IEEEXplore, Engineering Village - (ISBN 0-7803-6704-9)].

43. Ahmad, A., Al-Musharafi, M.J., and Al-Busaidi S., (2001): “A new algorithmic procedure to test m-sequences generating feedback connections of stream cipher’s LFSRs”, Proceedings IEEE conference on electrical and electronic technology (TENCON’01), Singapore, August 19 – 22, 2001, vol. 1, pp. 366 – 369, (ISBN 0-7803-7101-1).

44. Ahmad, A., Mufeed Juma Al-Musharafi and Samir Al-Busaidi, (2001): “Study and implementation of properties of m-sequences in MATLAB-SIMULINK – A pass / fail test tool for designs of random generators”, Proceedings IEEE / IEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'01), Oman, February 12-14, 2001, pp. 191 –196, (ISSN: 1813 – 419X).

45. Ahmad, A., Mufeed Juma Al-Musharafi, Samir Al-Busaidi, Ahmad Al-Naamany and Joseph A. Jervase, (2001): “An NLFSR based sequence generator for stream ciphers”, Proceedings (SETA’01) - An International Conference on Sequences & Their Applications, Norway (Bergen), May 13-17, 2001, pp. 11 – 13.

46. Ahmad, A., Jamal Al-Salmi, (2000): “Study of the effectiveness of different structures of signature analyzer models”, 2nd IEE International Conference on Computers in Industry (ICCI 2000), Baharain, November 13-15, 2000, p. 6.

47. M. D. Joshi, Ahmad, A. (1998): “Identification of banding and line drop errors in remotely sensed satellite data through transition count technique”, Proceedings IEEE/IEE Int’l conf. on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'98), Oman, 7-10 Dec., pp. 79-83 (ISSN:1813 – 419X)

48. Ahmad, A., H. Bourdoucen and K. A. Khan, (1998): “The use of state space technique to realize active RC multi-port grounded network for a given passive RLC circuit”, Proceedings IEEE / IEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'98), Oman,7-10 Dec., 1998, pp. 8-13 [(ISSN: 1813 – 419X)].

49. S. A. Ashraf and Ahmad, A., (1998): “Determination of iron losses using artificial neural network”, Proceedings IEEE / IEE international conference on communication, computer and power (ICCCP'98), Oman, 7-10 Dec.1998, pp. 88-92 [(ISSN: 1813 – 419X)].

50. Ahmad, A., (1998): “An algorithmic generation of sparse primitive polynomials of order n”, International Wireless and Telecommunication Symposium (IWATS’98), Shah Alam (Malaysia), 11-15 May 1998, p.15.

51. Ahmad, A., J. Jervase, (1997): “Study of the behavior of cyclic cross-correlation functions of m-sequences”, IEEE Conference Proceedings - Intelligent Applications in Communications and Power Systems (IACPS), held at Al-Ain (UAE), April 6 - 8, 1997, pp. 166-169.

52. Ahmad, A., A. M. Al-Naamany, J. A. Jervase, (1997): “Trends in microprocessor’s development - A review”, IE (India) Seminar on Recent Trends in the Design of Electronic and other Engineering Systems (NSDES - 97), held at Aligarh Muslim University (India), Nov. 29 - 30, 1997, p. 1.

53. Ahmed Nasser Al-Rahbi, Ahmad, A., and A. M. Al-Naamany, (1997): “A Microsoft window based package of the simulation of LFSR for the use in internet security”, IE (India) Seminar on Recent Trends in the Design of Electronic and other Engineering Systems (NSDES - 97), held at Aligarh Muslim University (India), Nov. 29 - 30, 1997, p. 2.


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54. Ahmad, A., (1996): “The study of the behavior of polynomial seeds on effectiveness of a combined LFSR/SR and SA pseudo-exhaustive testing scheme in the BIST environment”, Proceedings - Robotics Vision and Parallel Processing for Industrial Automation, Malaysia, November, 1996, pp. 571-579 (ISBN: 983 99203 (0-8,1-6, 2-4)).

55. Ahmad, A., Al-Lawati A. M. J., Jervase J. A. and Zabalawi, I. H., March (1996): “The study of the effect of rotationally delayed transmission of data on error masking behavior of different types of signature analysis schemes”, Proceedings of First IEE/IEEE International Communication Conference held at Muscat, Oman, from March 11-13, 1996, pp. 38 – 44, (ISSN: 1813 – 419X).

56. Ahmad, A., (1996): “Investigation of a constant behavior of aliasing Errors in multi-input shift register due to the use of different ordered test-patterns in LFSR Based testing techniques”, ICM’96 The 8th IEEE Int’l Conf. on microelectronics held at Cairo (Egypt), Dec. 16-18, 1996, pp. 1-4.

57. Ahmad, A., (1994): “An approach in BIST environment with higher testability”, Proceedings of IEEE international conference on electronic circuits & systems (ICECS’94), Cairo (Egypt), Dec.19 - 22, 1994, pp. 922 – 927.

58. Ahmad, A., (1993): “An approach to achieve higher testability goal in VLSI testing”, 3rd international Al-Azhar engineering conference (AEIC’93), Cairo (Egypt), Dec.18 - 21, 1993.

59. Ahmad, A., Khan K.A. and Alam M.S., (1992): “A computer aided synthesis and sensitivity analysis tool (CASSAT) for multi-port active RC networks”, Proceedings of 15th international conference (NSC-91), held at Roorkee (India), March 11 - 13, 1992, pp. 1237 – 1245.

60. Khan K.A. and Ahmad, A., (1991): “Active RC multiport synthesis of a current gain matrix - A computer aided design”, Proceedings of 14th national system conference (NSC-90), held at Aligarh (India), March 12 - 14, 1991, pp. 21 – 24.

61. Khan K.A., and Ahmad, A., (1990): “Active RC multi-port synthesis of a transfer admittance matrix with minimum number of capacitors - A computer aided design”, presented and published in the proceedings of IEEE international conference on signals & systems, held at Al-Ain (UAE), Jan.29 - 31, 1990, vol.2, pp. 63 – 74.

62. Ahmad, A., Nanda N.K. and Garg K., (1990): “An efficient design of maximal length of pseudorandom test pattern generators”, Proceedings of IEEE international conference on signals & systems, held at Ail-Ain (UAE), Jan. 29 - 31, 1990, vol.1, pp. 27 – 34.

63. Ahmad, A., Nanda N.K. and Garg K., (1989): “The use of irreducible characteristic polynomials in an LFSR based testing of digital circuits”, Proceedings of 4th IEEE international conference of region 10 (TENCON-89), held at Bombay (India), Nov. 21-23, 1989, pp. 494 – 496.

64. Ahmad, A., Nanda, N. K. and Garg, K., (1989), “The role of polynomial seeds in LSFR based testing techniques”, Proceedings national conference on electronic circuits & systems (NACONECS’ 89), Roorkee, India, November 2 – 4, 1989, Tata McGraw Hills.

65. Ahmad, A., Nanda N.K. and Garg K., (1988): “Analysis of error masking patterns through a simulation study”, Proceedings of international conference on modeling and simulation, held at Shenzhen (China), Nov.7 - 9, 1988, vol.2, pp. 217 – 226.

66. Ghani F. and Ahmad A., (1985): “Transfer function computation through an efficient algorithm”, Proceedings of 9th national system conference (NSC-85), held at Allahabad (India), Dec. 21 - 23, 1985, pp. 1160 – 1165.

67. Ghani F. and Ahmad, A., (1983): “A data transmission system with signal processing between the transmitter and receiver”, Proceedings of IEEE international symposium on circuits and systems (CAS), held at New porter Inn, Newport Beach, California (USA), May 2 - 4, 1983, pp. 954 – 957.

68. Ghani F., Clark A. P. and Ahmad, A., (1981): “Pre-processing of signals in digital data transmission system”, Proceedings of IEE international conference on digital processing of signals in communication, held at university of Technology, Loughbrough (UK), April 7 - 10, 1982, pp.119 – 127.

69. Ahmad, A., Khan K.A. and Ghani F., (1981): “Active synthesis of floating immittances”, 24th IETE technical convention, held at Bombay (India), Jan.30 - Feb.1, 1981, p. 5

70. Ghani F. and Ahmad, A., (1980): “Signal design and detection for a class of CDM data transmission system for use over switched telephone networks”, Proceedings of IEEE 23rd Midwest symposium on circuits and systems (CAS), held at university of Toledo (Ohio, USA), Aug.4 - 5, 1980, pp. 7 – 12.

71. Ahmad, A. and Ghani F., (1980): “A new approach to floating inductance simulation”, Proceedings of IEEE 23rd Midwest symposium on circuits and systems (CAS) held at university of Toledo (Ohio, USA), Aug. 4 - 5, 1980, pp.584 – 585.


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72. Khan K.A. and Ahmad, A., (1978): “On multi-port RC active synthesis of a voltage gain matrix with grounded ports”, IETE Silver Jubilee technical convention, held at New Delhi, India, Nov. 2 - 4, 1978, p. 3.

73. Khan K.A. and Ahmad, A., (1976): “Active RC multi-port synthesis of a transfer admittance matrix with minimum number of capacitors”, Proceedings of 14th annual Allerton conference on circuits and systems (CAS), held at university of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, USA), Sept. 29 - Oct.1, 1976, pp. 569 – 575.

C6.2.3: BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Ahmad, A. (2016), Book Chapter: “In book Industrial and Applied Mathematics”, Publisher: Springer India, Chief Editor: Abul Hassan Siddiqui – In Process.

2. Ahmad, A. (2016), Book Brief: “Mathematics in Electrical Engineering”, Publisher: Springer India, Editor: Shamim Ahmad– In Process.

3. Ahmad, A. (2016), Book Brief: “Error Checking Mechanisms Using information Redundancy for Fault-Tolerant Systems”, Publisher: Springer India, Editor: Meherishi, Swati. – In Process.

4. Ahmad, A. and Al-Balushi, J., (2014), Book on Response Data Compression Techniques”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN 978-3-659-23961-8, Nov. 2014.

5. Ahmad, A. (2013), Chapter: “How to learn and simulate Universal Product Code - an Information Redundancy Technique” Book Title: Information Systems for Sustainable Business Development, Publisher: Universal publisher (Brown Walker Press, USA), 2013. (ISBN-10: 1612337198; ISBN-13: 9781612337197).

6. Ahmad, A.: Chapter: “Water Marking”, Publisher: InTech publisher, New York, USA. – In Process. 7. Al-Naamany, A. M. and Ahmad, A. (2003), “Development of a Strong Stream Ciphering Technique

Using Non-linear Fuzzy Logic Selector”, Book Title: Mobile and Wireless Communications, Publisher: Springer - Verlag US, 2003, (ISBN-978-1-4757-1033-5).

8. Ahmad, A. (1990) Chapter: “Network Transmission Lines”, Publisher: Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India.

C6.2.4: ARTICLES & POSTERS

ARTICLES

1. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: List of All Possible Primitive Polynomials of Order 12 - Table 5”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4993.8725, Feb. 17, 2015, pp. 1–7.

2. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Check Digit Computation for ISBN”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2149.6645, Jan. 12, 2015, pp. 1–2.

3. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Table (part 4) List of All Possible Generators: For Generating M-Sequence (PN Code, PN Sequence)”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.1166.6241, Jan. 12, 2015, pp. 1–7.

4. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Table (part 3) List of All Possible Generators: For Generating M-Sequence (PN Code, PN Sequence)”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4227.2325, Jan. 12, 2015, pp. 1–7.

5. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Fault-Tolerance: Information Redundancy – Error Control Example: Check Digit

Computation: Universal Product Code”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2872.4806, Dec. 6, 2014, pp. 1–2. 6. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Fault-Tolerance: Information Redundancy – Error Control Example: Check Digit

Computation of Traveler’s Cheque Number”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.5106.3363, Nov. 30, 2014, pp. 1–2. 7. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Fault-Tolerance: Information Redundancy – Error Control Example: Check Digit

Computation of Airline Ticket Number and Stock Control Number”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4254.3685, Nov. 30, 2014, pp. 1–2.

8. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Fault-Tolerance: Information Redundancy – Error Control Example: Check Digit Computation of Bank Routing Number”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.3009.1842, Nov. 29, 2014, pp. 1–2.

9. Ahmad, A., “Focus on Digital System Technology”, Horizon: SQU, Issue 289, April 10, 2014, p7. 10. Ahmad, A., “Designing Digital Systems”, Horizon (Mind over Matter): SQU, Issue 248, Sept. 2013. 11. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Table All Possible m-Sequence Generators up to n=8 (part 1)”, RG-DOI:

10.13140/2.1.1805.3442, Dec. 12, 2012, pp. 1–3.


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12. Ahmad, A., “Dataset: Table (part 2) All Possible m-Sequence Generators up to n=9”, RG-DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4426.7842, Dec. 12, 2012, pp. 1–3.

13. Ahmad, A., “SQU organizes course in digital system design”, Oman Daily Observer, July 9, 2012, p. 6. 14. Ahmad, A., “MECHATRONICS – An Evolutionary Technology of the Future”, MTES – SQU- Mechatronic

Engineering Society Magazine, pp. 18 -19, February 2010. 15. Ahmad, A. Zia Nadir and Tariq Jamil, “CRC Schemes for Fault-Tolerant Systems”, SQU - University Day

2009. 16. Ahmad, A., Zia Nadir and Tariq Jamil, “Error Detection and Correction Schemes for Fault-Tolerant

Memory Systems” – Scientific Research Abstract (p 52), Sultan Qaboos University – Postgraduate Studies and Research Publication, SQU- University Day 2008, Engineering College Report 2008.

17. Ahmad, A., Ali Jawad Al-Lawati and Zia Nadir, “Digital System Testing” – Scientific Research Abstract, Sultan Qaboos University – Postgraduate Studies and Research Publication, University – SQU - University Day 2007.

18. Ahmad, A., “Career guidance – How to design curriculum vitae (CV) – How to write covering letter and – How to face interviews”, published for ECE student’s motivation, 2007.

19. Ahmad, A., Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Dr. Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, “Digital Signature for e-Commerce and Businesses”, Scientific Research Abstract, Sultan Qaboos University – Postgraduate Studies and Research Publication, – SQU - University Day 2006.

20. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Saleh Al-Alawi, “Testability / reliability of digital systems via controllability and observability computation”, Scientific Research Abstract, Sultan Qaboos University – Postgraduate Studies and Research Publication, – SQU - University Day 2005.

21. Afaq Ahmad, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Joseph Jervase, “Applications of Linear Feedback Shift Registers in Building-up Secure Networks”, Scientific Research Abstract, Sultan Qaboos University – Postgraduate Studies and Research Publication, – SQU - University Day 2004

22. Ahmad, A., “Report Writing – How to develop skills”, A seminar delivered December 08, 2004, http://www.squ.edu.om/eng/ece/seminars/ Engineering college report 2004.

23. Ahmad, A., “Multimedia - an excellent teaching tool”, An Aligarian Journal, India, 2002. 24. Ahmad, A., “How to Write Project – Reports / Research – Dissertations & Theses”, A seminar delivered

on 13 Nov., 2001 http://www.squ.edu.om/eng/ie/seminars/ Seminar4.pdf, pp. 1-8. 25. Ahmad, A., “A survey for better engineering education”, guidance book of coaching & guidance cell

ISM, Muscat, Oman, 1997, pp. 1-29.

POSTERS

1. LFSR Applications, Austin, Texas, USA, 2012. 2. CRC Schemes for Fault-Tolerant Systems, SQU, University Day 2009. 3. Error Detection and Correction Schemes for Fault-Tolerant Memory Systems, SQU, University Day

2008. 4. Digital System Testing, SQU, University Day 2007. 5. Digital Signature for e-Commerce and Businesses, SQU, University Day 2006. 6. Testability / reliability of digital systems via controllability and observability computation, SQU,

University Day 2005. 7. Applications of Linear Feedback Shift Registers in Building-up Secure Networks, SQU, University Day

2004.

C6.2.5: TECHNICAL REPORTS

Listed below is the record of technical reports submitted during the period (1996 – 2012) to Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) or to Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO). Before joining SQU, has credit of authoring and submitting the five technical reports to different organizations namely Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) of India, Light & Co (Equipments& Accessories) Private Limited, India, University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, and Aligarh Muslim University – India.

1. Afaq Ahmad, Sayyid Samir Al-Busaidi and Ahmed Al-Maashari, FPGA Based Digital System Design Using Verilog HDL”, Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/13/02- Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2016.

http://www.squ.edu.om/eng/ece/seminars/

http://www.squ.edu.om/eng/ie/seminars/%20Seminar4.pdf


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2. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, Amer Al-Habsi, Dawood Al-Abri, and Fahad Bait Shiginah, “Design For Testability Approach And Process Diagnostics For Digital and Embedded Systems”, Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/10/02- Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2013.

3. Afaq Ahmad, Zia Nadir and Tariq Jamil, “Study of Error Detection and Correction Schemes for Fault-tolerant Memory Systems”, Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/07/04- Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2012.

4. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati and Zia Nadir, “Digital System Testing – Study, Effectiveness Measurement and Implementation”, Reference no. IG/ ENG/IENG/02/03 - Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2009.

5. Afaq Ahmad, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Dr. Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, “Study of Effective of Digital Signature for e-Commerce and Businesses”, Reference no. IG/ ENG/IENG/02/03 - Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2007.

6. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Saleh Al-Alawi, “Testability/ reliability knowledge of digital systems through controllability and observability computation”, Reference no. IG/ENG/IENG/01/06 - Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2005.

7. Joseph Jervase, Afaq Ahmad, H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Lawati, “Determination of Subsidence in Oil Fields Using InSAR Based Techniques” Phase II, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), November 2004.

8. Joseph Jervase, Afaq Ahmad, H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Lawati, “Determination of Subsidence in Oil Fields Using InSAR Based Techniques”, Phase I, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), March 2002.

9. Afaq Ahmad, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Joseph Jervase, “Applications of Linear Feedback Shift Registers in Building-up Secure Networks of SQU”, Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/EEED/99/08 - Oman, Sultan Qaboos University; 2002.

10. M.D. Joshi, Afaq Ahmad, Dr. Joseph Jervase, and Dr. Saleh Al-Alawi, “Status and Accuracy of InSAR in Subsidence Monitoring of Oil and Gas Fields”, Funded by: Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO); June / October 2000.

11. Ahmed Al-Naamany, Joseph A. Jervase and Afaq Ahmad, “Investigation of Study on Feasibility of Using Oil / Gas Pipe Lines as Communication Medium in SCADA System”, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO); June 1996.

C6.2.6: LABORATORY MANUALS & LECTURE NOTES

Preparations & publications of laboratory manuals / lecture notes for the use of the students of the departments of Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Information Engineering and / Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

LABORATORY MANUALS

1. Ahmad, A. and Al-Busaidi, S. S. and Al Nadabi, M., “Edited and updated of Digital Design Laboratory Manual with Logisim Library”, 2015-2016.

2. Ahmad, A., Al Habsi, Al Shidhani, A., Awadalla, M., Al-Maashari, A. and Hamza, N., “Edited and updated of lab experiments for Embedded Systems”, 2015-2016.

3. Ahmad, A. and Al-Busaidi, S. S., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual with Logisim Library”, 2013. 4. Ahmad, A. and Al-Busaidi, S. S., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual with Logisim FOSS”, 2012. 5. Ahmad, A., “Experiments for Advanced Logic Design and Computer interfacing”, 2011. 6. Ahmad, A.,”FPGA Board and Qurtus Software”, 2011. 7. Ahmad, A., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual”, 2010. 8. Ahmad, A., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual”, 2009. 9. Ahmad, A., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual with VHDL programming”, 2008. 10. Ahmad, A., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual”, 2007. 11. Ahmad, A., “Digital Design Laboratory Manual”, 2006. 12. Ahmad, A., and D. Al-Abri, “Fault Diagnostic Simulator”, 2004. 13. Ahmad, A., “FTCS - Simulator”, 2003. 14. Ahmad, A., J. M. Al-Balushi, “Response Data Simulator”, 2002. 15. Ahmad, A., M. J. Al-Mushrafi and S. Al-Busaidi“, PN Sequence Simulator”, 2002. 16. Ahmad, A., Al-Rahabi, and M. Al-Naamany, “LFSR Simulator”, 2001.


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17. Ahmad, A., “Reliability Simulator”, 2000. 18. Ahmad, A., “Digital Circuits”, 1999. 19. Ahmad, A. and Amer Al-Hinai, “Analog Circuits”, 1998. 20. Ahmad, A., “Microprocessor based Controllers”, 1997. 21. Ahmad, A., “Debug”, 1996. 22. Ahmad, A., Ali Al-Lawati, and T. Sidor, “Electronics”, 1995. 23. Ahmad, A. and M. Marouf, “Microprocessor”, 1994. 24. Ahmad, A. and M. Rizk, “Microprocessors-Microcomputers”, 1993.

LECTURE NOTES

1. Ahmad, A., Al Habsi, A., Awadalla, M., and Al-Maashari, A. “Editing and updating of lecture notes for Embedded Systems”, - in progress, 2015-2016.

2. Ahmad, A., “Switching Theory – Applications”, 2014. 3. Ahmad, A., and D. Al-Abri, “FORTRAN Geany FOSS Application notes”, 2012. 4. Ahmad, A., “FPGA Based Design Using Verilog HDL”, 2011. 5. Ahmad, A., “CRC Theory and Applications”, 2009. 6. Ahmad, A., “Mod Theory and Error Check Bits – Theory and Practice”, 2008. 7. Ahmad, A., “Design for Testability”, 2007. 8. Ahmad, A., “Universal Product Code – Theory and Practice”, 2006. 9. Ahmad, A., “Fault-Tolerant Systems Design”, 2005. 10. Ahmad, A., “Error Detecting and Correcting Codes - Theory”, 2004. 11. Ahmad, A., “Digital Circuit Testing”, 2003. 12. Ahmad, A., “Microprocessor – Peripheral Interfacing Chips” 2002. 13. Ahmad, A. “Statistical Properties of PN Sequences”, 2001. 14. Ahmad, A. “MATLAB Applications in Control Engineering”, 2000. 15. Ahmad, A. “Fault-tolerant Computing & Reliability”, 1999. 16. Ahmad, A. “Switching Theory”, 1999. 17. Ahmad, A. “Signals & Systems - using MATLAB”, 1998. 18. Adel A. Ali, Ahmad, A. “Linear System Theory”, 1998. 19. Ahmad, A., “The IC Parameters and Data Sheets”, 1997. 20. Ahmad, A., “Use of GAL”, 1996. 21. Ahmad, A., “Digital System Design”, 1995. 22. Ahmad, A., “Seminar Lectures Series on Digital Circuit Testing”, 1992. 23. Ahmad, A ‘Transmission Lines”, IETE (India), 1991.

C6.3: Grant, Contract and Consultancy Supports

The following is the list of the received grants / contracts during the period (1996 – 2013) either from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) or from Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO). Before joining SQU, received 5 grants / contracts / consultancies from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) of India, Light & Co (Equipments& Accessories) Private Limited, India, University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, and Aligarh Muslim University – India.

Project(investigators, title & period) Source/ Funding

1. Afaq Ahmad, Sayyid Samir Al-Busaidi and Ahmed Al-Maashari “FPGA Based Digital System Design Using Verilog HDL”. Project Approval Reference TP/ ADPGSR/29/2012 Duration: January 2013 – December 2015. Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

SQU Oman

2. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, Amer Al-Habsi, Dawood Al-Abri, and Fahad Bait Shiginah “Design For Testability Approach And Process Diagnostics For Digital and Embedded Systems”. Project Grant Letter Reference Number: DVC/PSR / RAID /2010 /23 Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/10/02

SQU Oman


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Duration: January 2010 – December 2013. Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

3. Ayman Elnaggar, Afaq Ahmad, Amer Al-Habsi, “Early warning flood system using wireless sensors network” *. Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/10/02 Duration: January 2010 – December 2013. Principal Investigator : Ayman Elnaggar

4. Afaq Ahmad, Zia Nadir and Tariq Jamil “Study of Error Detection and Correction Schemes for Fault-Tolerant Memory Systems”. Project Grant Letter Reference Number: KSJ/ADGSR/830/2006 Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/07/04 Duration: January 2007 – December 2009. Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

SQU

Oman

SQU Oman

5. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati and Zia Nadir “Digital System Testing – Study, Effectiveness Measurement and Implementation”. Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/ECED/04/04 Duration: January 2004 – December 2006. Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

SQU Oman

6. Joseph Jervase, A. Ahmad, H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Lawati, “Determination of subsidence in oil fields using an InSAR-based technique”, Part II, 2002-2003. Principal Investigator: J. Jervase

PDO Oman

7. Afaq Ahmad, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Dr. Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, “Study of Effective of Digital Signature for e-Commerce and Businesses”. Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/IENG/02/03 Duration: February 2002 – December 2004 Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

SQU Oman

8. Joseph Jervase, A. Ahmad, H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Lawati, “Determination of subsidence in oil fields using an InSAR-based technique”, Part I, 2001-2002. Principal Investigator: J. Jervase

PDO Oman

9. Afaq Ahmad, Ali Jawad Al-Lawati, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Saleh Al-Alawi, “Testability/ reliability knowledge of digital systems through controllability and observability computation”. Project Reference Number: IG/ENG/IENG/01/06 Duration: March 2001 – December 2003. Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

SQU Oman

10. M.D. Joshi, Afaq Ahmad, Dr. Joseph Jervase, and Dr. Saleh Al-Alawi, “Status and Accuracy of InSAR in Subsidence Monitoring of Oil and Gas Fields”. Completed: June 2000. Principal Investigators: Dr. M.D. Joshi

PDO Oman

11. Afaq Ahmad, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Naamany and Joseph Jervase, “Applications of Linear Feedback Shift Registers in Building-up Secure Networks of S.Q.U”. Project Reference Number: IG/ ENG/EEED/99/08 Duration: February 1999 – December 2001. Principal Investigator: Afaq Ahmad

SQU Oman

12. Ahmed Al-Naamany, Joseph A. Jervase and Afaq Ahmad, “Investigation of Study on Feasibility of Using Oil / Gas Pipe Lines as Communication Medium in SCADA System”, 1996. Principal Investigator: Ahmed Al-Naamany

PDO Oman

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C7: OTHERS LEARNING THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION 1. Actively participated in Workshop on Innovative Projects, held at The Academic Innovation Assistance

Program (AIAP) Center, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Dec. 13-16, 2015. 2. Actively participated in Workshop on How to teach Engineering Students Process Skills, held at Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman, May 26-28, 2015. 3. Attended Symposium on Nanotechnology held at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Feb. 12, 2015. 4. Attended Symposium on Driving Institutional Effectiveness through Performance Assessment: A Best

Practice Symposium (LiveText), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, March 19, 2014. 5. Attended Symposium on Quality Assurance Driving Institutional Effectiveness through Performance

Assessment: A Best practice, Symposium, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, March 19, 2014. 6. Attended Symposium on Driving Institutional Effectiveness through Performance Assessment: A Best

Practice Symposium (LiveText), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, March 19, 2014. 7. Actively participated in Workshop on How to Publish a Scientific Journal Article, By: Dr. Warren Raye, and

Dr. Chris Bendall from edanz and Springer; At Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Feb. 23, 2013. 8. Actively participated in Workshop on Using Student Perceptions to Improve Class Room Learning

Environment, By: David Henderson, 7th SMTE – Curtin University – Australia and SQU - Oman; At Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Nov. 4, 2012.

9. Attended Seminar on The Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Future Prospects with Research Institutions in Sultanate of Oman, - A lecture presented by Professor Jozsef Palinkas (President of The Hungarian Academy of Sciences), Grand Hyatt, Oman, October 22, 2012.

10. Actively participated in Workshop on ABET Program Assessment Program, By: Ashley Ater Kranov; At Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Feb. 14 - 15, 2012.

11. Attended a Symposium on Innovating Oman, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Grand Hyatt, Oman, Feb. 14, 2012.

12. Attended a Seminar on Advancement in Measurement Technologies and Applications, IEEE – Oman, Holiday Inn, Oman, March 10, 2012.

13. Actively participated in Workshop on Entrepreneurships and Small & Medium Enterprise Promotion SQU, Oman, Dec 13 – 14, 2010.

14. Attended a Seminar on Constraint-Based Intelligent Systems, By: Prof. A. Sattar, Australia, at SQU, Oman, May 5, 2010.

15. Attended a Seminar on Oman Quality Network (OQN), Oman, March 17, 2010. 16. Actively participated in Workshop on Effective Supervision of Postgraduate Research, SQU, Oman, January

23 – 24, 2010 17. Actively participated in Workshop on IT Market Requirement, A joint venture of Industries, ministries,

departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, SQU, Oman, April 19, 2009.

18. Actively participated in Workshop on Becoming an Effective Supervisor SQU, Oman, By: Dr. Catherine Manathunga, Australia, at SQU, Oman, January 26 - 27, 2009.

19. Actively participated in Workshop on Publishing Scientific Papers, By: Prof. Anton, SQU, Oman, November 23, 2008.

20. Attended a Seminar on Management Science in Spreadsheets College of Science, By: Prof. Larry LeBlanc, Vanderbilt University, USA, SQU, Oman, November 11, 2008.

21. Actively participated in Workshop on Grade Entry SIS project Admissions & Registrations, SQU, Oman, March 17, 2007.

22. Attended part-time a Training Course on CISCO – HP training course on Networking Basics, ECE, SQU, 2006 - 2007.

23. Attended part-time a Training Course on CISCO – HP training course on IT Essentials, ECE, SQU, 2005 - 2006.

24. Actively participated in Workshop on Windows2000/XP Security Tips, Training, SQU, Oman, April 6, 2005. 25. Attended a Seminar on E-Business in GCC Challenges and Prospects, Al-Bustan, Muscat, Oman, May 19,

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26. Attended a Training Course on WebCT Using and Application Designs– A Training Course; CET, SQU, Oman, April 18 – 20, 2004.

27. Actively participated in Workshop on B. Eng. Program’s Educational Objectives and Outcomes, Jan. 18, 2004.

28. Attended a Seminar on Students Advisement, SQU, Oman, 2003. 29. Attended a Tutorial on CDMA – A Review and Overview of Evolution Net-Con’2003, Oman, Oct. 13, 2003. 30. Attended a Tutorial on Mobile and Wireless Internet Network Protocols, Net-Con’2003, Oman, Oct. 13,

2003 31. Actively participated in Workshop on Intellectual Property in Oman. 32. Attended a Tutorial on The Engineering Productivity Enhancement through Constraints Management. 33. Attended a Seminar on Careers Guidance for Engineers. 34. Attended a Tutorial on On - Line Access Admissions & Registration Systems. 35. Attended a Training Course on Assessment of Health and Safety Aspect in the Workplace. 36. Attended a Workshop on An Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). 37. Attended a Workshop on Measurement Techniques. 38. Attended a Training Course on Teaching Aids. 39. Attended a Training Course on Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing, SAR Signal Processing (APP) & SAR

Interferometry, By: Atlantis Scientific Inc., at SQU, Oman, February 23 – March 7, 2001. 40. Attended Software Learning Tutorials (Logic Works, MATLAB, FORTRAN, PSPICE, Visual Basic 6, Auto-

CAD, Or-CAD, Assembly Language, DOS Commands). 41. Attended Seminars / tutorials / short courses to learn the courses / topics (System Reliability, VLSI

testing, Design for Testability, Satellite Remote Sensing, Applications of LFSRs, Fault Diagnosis, Knowledge Based System Design, Artificial Intelligence, Application of Graph Theory, Active RC Synthesis.

42. Attended a Training Course on PC - An Educational Tool. 43. Attended Tutorial on Recent Trends in Design of Electronic & Other Engineering Systems. 44. Attended a Training Course on Computerized Admission Systems. 45. Actively participated in Workshop on Natural Language Processing, IIT Roorkee, India, Jan. 1989. 46. Attended a Training Course on 16-bit Microprocessor. 47. Attended a Tutorial on Response Data Compression Techniques. 48. Attended a Training Course on Intensive Software Oriented Course in Microprocessor’s & its Applications,

IIT Roorkee, India, December 3, 1984 – Jan. 1985. 49. Attended a Short Course on IBM- Mini Computer’s Usage.

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