I am Dr. Abdullah Waqas, an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad. With extensive experience in academia and research, my primary research interests lie in wireless communications, machine learning, and IoT security. I am particularly interested in developing intelligent, energy-efficient, and secure communication systems for 5G and beyond networks, including UAV-assisted and distributed wireless environments. I am passionate about exploring how AI-driven models can enhance network performance, security, and adaptability in complex communication scenarios. My teaching philosophy focuses on building a strong theoretical foundation while equipping students with practical skills in modern simulation tools, programming, and data-driven methodologies.
I have extensive academic and administrative experience, having served as Graduate Coordinator and a key member of curriculum development and accreditation initiatives. I played a central role in establishing advanced laboratories and modernizing engineering curricula in line with international standards. In addition to my research, I am actively engaged in supervising PhD and MS students in areas such as secure IoT systems, UAV network optimization, and intelligent routing algorithms. My broader research vision is to integrate artificial intelligence with next-generation wireless systems, enabling adaptive, secure, and autonomous network architectures for future 5G/6G ecosystems.
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, NUTECH (2025–Present)
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in communication systems, machine learning, and electronics.
- Supervising PhD and MS research in IoT security and UAV networks.
- Contributing to curriculum development and academic leadership.
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, NUTECH (2018–2025)
- Delivered courses in communication systems, digital electronics, programming, and mathematics.
- Supervised student research projects and theses.
- Played a key role in curriculum design and accreditation processes.
Academia
- Ph.D. in Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2018)
- MS Computer Science (Gold Medalist), NUTECH, Islamabad (2024)
- M.Phil. Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University (2010)
- M.Sc. Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University (2008)
I have published multiple peer-reviewed research papers in well-reputed international journals, including IEEE Sensors Journal, Sensors (MDPI), Wireless Personal Communications, and others, focusing on wireless networks, routing algorithms, and IoT security.
Certifications
- Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking – University of Michigan
- Introduction to Software Engineering – IBM
- Operating System Foundations – Infosec
- Principles of Computing – Rice University
Trainings
- Faculty Development Workshop
- Workshop on Medical Image Processing
- IP Rights & Patent Filing Workshop
- OBE Training Workshop
- Program Evaluator Training (NTC)
I have taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the Electrical Engineering and relevant departments. Below are some of the courses I have been involved in teaching:
- Machine Learning for Engineers
- Game Theory
- Computer Programming
- Communication Systems Engineering
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Differential Equations
- Probability and Statistics
My research focuses on wireless communication systems, interference-aware routing, IoT security, and AI-driven network optimization. I am particularly interested in integrating machine learning techniques with next-generation wireless systems (5G/6G) to enable intelligent and adaptive networks.
Ongoing Research Experiments
- Trust-based security frameworks for 5G IoT networks
- AI-driven routing optimization for UAV networks
- Deep learning models for intrusion detection in IoT systems
- Throughput optimization of wireless-powered networks
Publications
- Waqas, A., (2026) Performance Evaluation of Deep Learning Models on Diverse IoT Datasets for Intrusion Detection, The ISC International Journal of Information Security.
- Waqas, A., Khan, S. D., Ullah, Z., Ullah, M., Ullah, H., (2025) Comparative Analysis of Deep Learning Models for Intrusion Detection in IoT Networks, Computers.
- Ullah, I., Zafar, R., Dilpazir, H., Rehman, MJU., Waqas, A., Ahmad, RF., (2025) Decoding Cognitive States and Emotions Using the Electroencephalogram, International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology.
- Waqas, A., Rehman, J., Dilpazir, H., Sohail, F., Subhani, N., (2023) A Method to Reduce Route Discovery Cost of UAV Ad Hoc Network, International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks.
- Waqas, A., Mahmood, H.(2023) Connectivity analysis of multihop wireless networks using route distribution model, International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms.
- Waqas, A., Mahmood, H., Saeed, N. (2022) Interference Aware Cooperative Routing for Edge Computing-enabled 5G Networks, IEEE Sensors Journal.
- Waqas, A., Saeed, N., Mahmood, H., Almutiry, M. (2022) Distributed Destination Search Routing for 5G and beyond Networks, Sensors. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/s22020472
- Gulzar, W., Waqas, A., H Dilpazir, Khan, A., Alam, A., Mahmood, H. (2021) Power Control for Cognitive Radio Networks: A Game Theoretic Approach, Wireless Personal Communications.
- Waqas, A. (2020) Interference aware route discovery in wireless mobile ad hoc networks, Wireless Personal Communications.
- Waqas, A., Mahmood, H. (2017) A Game Theoretical Approach for Topology Control in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks with Selfish Nodes, Wireless Personal Communications.
- Waqas, A. (2016) Interference Aware Cooperative Routing Algorithm for Wireless Ad Hoc Networks over Nakagami Fading and Lognormal Shadowing, International Journal of Computer Networks and Applications.
- Ullah, S., Ullah, Z. Waqas, A. (2024) Efficiency and Reliability of Avalanche Consensus Protocol in Vehicular Communication Networks, 119th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS).
- Ali, T., Waqas, A. Mahmood, H. (2022) Mobile Communication landscape: From 1G to 4G and the interest of 5G in Pakistan, 17th International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET).
- Waqas, A., Mahmood, H. (2013) Interference aware adaptive routing for CDMA based mobile ad hoc networks, 4th International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Modelling and Simulation.
- Waqas, A., Imran, S, Mahmood, H. (2012) Energy efficient route discovery for reactive protocols in wireless ad hoc networks, International Conference on Emerging Technologies.
Robotics: Supervised multiple automation and robotics projects.
3-Axis CNC Machine Prototype: Designed and developed an engineering prototype system.
Prosthetic Hand System: Developed assistive technology for healthcare applications.
