Dr. Munawar Iqbal
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
051-9064-3022
mmic@qau.edu.pk
Dr. Munawar Iqbal is a distinguished faculty member serving as an Assistant Professor and NCEAC Coordinator with an impressive academic background. Holding a Ph.D. from the National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Dr. Iqbal is recognized as an HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor, reflecting his expertise and commitment to academic excellence.
His research interests span the domains of Image Fusion and Machine Learning, evident in his prolific list of publications. Dr. Iqbal has contributed significantly to the scientific community, with impactful articles published in renowned journals. His research demonstrates a fusion of innovative approaches, including Alpha Map, Laplacian-based methods, and novel hybrid weighted approaches, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field.
In addition to his research prowess, Dr. Munawar Iqbal is a dedicated educator, offering a diverse range of courses that cover foundational and cutting-edge topics in computer science. From Machine Learning and Operating Systems to Web Engineering and Pattern Recognition, his teaching portfolio reflects a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Iqbal actively engages in professional development, participating in numerous webinars and seminars. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements is evident in his attendance at various IEEE and HEC-sponsored events, highlighting his dedication to continuous learning and fostering a research-friendly environment.
Overall, Dr. Munawar Iqbal stands out as a multifaceted academician, excelling in both research and education. His contributions to the scientific community, coupled with his commitment to student learning and professional development, make him an invaluable asset to the academic institution he serves.
| NO. | Courses |
|---|---|
| 01. | Machine Learning |
| 02. | Operating System |
| 03. | Database Systems |
| 04. | Discrete Mathematics |
| 05. | Compiler Construction |
| 06. | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
| 07. | Software Engineering |
| 08. | Web Engineering |
| 09. | Communication System |
| 10. | Pattern Recognition |
| 11. | Theory of Automata |
| 12. | Software and Tools |
2022 (Cum Imp Factor 11.108)
1. Ch MM, Riaz MM, Iltaf N, Ghafoor A, Armghan A, Alenezi f. Alpha Map and Sum-of-modified Laplacian on Gradients based Intelligent Multi-focus Image Fusion. International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools. 2022 (Impact Factor 1.208) (Submitted) (HEC Category X)
2. Ch MM, Riaz MM, Iltaf N, Ghafoor A, Saghir N. Energy of Laplacian based Novel Hybrid Weighted Approach for Multimodal Retrieval of Image Details by Fusion Process. Multimedia Tools and Applications. 2022 (Impact Factor 2.101) (Submitted) (HEC Category W)
3. Altaf M, Akram T, Khan MA, Iqbal M, Ch MM, Hsu C. A New Statistical Features Based Approach for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Using Vibration Signals. Sensors. 2022 Mar 04 (Impact Factor 3.576) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.3390/s22052012
4. Yasir M, Khan M, Ahmed A, Ch MM, Ayub M. Study on time-dependent Oldroyd-B fluid flow over a convectively heated surface with Cattaneo-Christov theory. Waves in Random and Complex Media. 2022 Jan 13 (Impact Factor 4.853) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.1080/17455030.2021.2021316
5. Khan MA, Alqahtani A, Khan A, Alsubai S, Binbusayyis A, Ch MM, Yong HS, Cha J. Cucumber Leaf Diseases Recognition using Multi Level Deep Entropy-ELM Feature Selection. Applied Sciences. 2022 Jan;12(2):593. (Impact Factor 2.679) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.3390/app12020593
2021 (Cum Imp Factor 14.257)
6. Sarfraz M, Ahmed A, Khan M, Ch MM, Azam M. Significance of the Cattaneo-Christov theory for heat transport in swirling flow over a rotating cylinder. Waves in Random and Complex Media. 2021 Dec 25:1-3. (Impact Factor 4.853) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.1080/17455030.2021.2015545
7. Ch MM, Ghafoor A, Bakhshi AD, Saghir NJ. Medical image fusion using non subsampled contourlet transform and iterative joint filter. Multimedia Tools and Applications. 2021 Dec 11:1-5. (Impact Factor 2.757) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.1007/s11042-021-11753-8
8. Khan M, Ahmed A, Fatima UU, Ch MM, Malik MY, Alqahtani AS. Hydrodynamic and thermal analysis of CNT-based nanofluids over rotating and vertically moving disk. Waves in Random and Complex Media. 2021 Oct 23:1-6. (Impact Factor 4.853) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.1080/17455030.2021.1990440
9. Ch M, Riaz MM, Iltaf N, Ghafoor A, Saghir NJ. Shift-invariant discrete wavelet transform- based sparse fusion of medical images. Signal, Image and Video Processing. 2021 Aug 24:1-9. (Impact Factor 1.794) (HEC Category X) DOI: 10.1007/s11760-021-01998-z 2020 (Cum Imp Factor 2.101)
10. Ch MM, Riaz MM, Iltaf N, Ghafoor A, Ali SS. A multifocus image fusion using highlevel DWT components and guided filter. Multimedia Tools and Applications. 2020 May;79(19):12817- 12828. (Impact Factor 2.101) (HEC Category W) DOI: 10.1007/s11042-020-08661-8
2019 (Cum Imp Factor 3.882)
11. Ch MM, Riaz MM, Iltaf N, Ghafoor A, Ahmad A. Weighted image fusion using cross bilateral filter and non-subsampled contourlet transform. Multidimensional Systems and Signal Processing 2019 Oct;30(4):2199-2210. (Impact Factor 2.088) (HEC Category X) DOI: 10.1007/s11045-019-00646-7
12. Ch MM, Riaz MM, Iltaf N, Ghafoor A, Sadiq MA. Magnetic resonance and computed tomography image fusion using saliency map and cross bilateral filter. Signal, Image and Video Processing. 2019 Sep;13(6):1157-1164. (Impact Factor 1.794) (HEC Category X) DOI: 10.1007/s11760-019-01459-8
Webinars/ Seminars attended
• IEEE webinar "Power User in Locating Technical Resources: An in-depth dive with IEEE Xplore Digital Library" February 23, 2023• IEEE webinar "IEEE Learning & Research for Pakistan students & researchers" February 02, 20232022 (29)
⚫ Wiley Webinar Author Workshop "How to Publish in Wiley Open Access Journals (HEC)" December 08, 2022• IEEE webinar "IEEE New Resources for your technical research" November 30, 2022
⚫ HEC Pakistan and Elsevier Collaborated webinar "Enabling a perfect research ecosystem with Science Direct" November 15, 2022
⚫ HEC Pakistan and Elsevier Collaborated webinar "Navigating the pathways of publishing in High-quality journals by using Scopus" November 15, 2022• IEEE webinar "Publishing your research & innovation with IEEE: Choices & Procedures" November 09, 2022• ASTM Webinar Workshop "ASTM COMPASS Database (HEC)" November 08, 2022
• Wiley Webinar Author Workshop "Wiley Online Library: Advanced Search (HEC)" November 07, 2022
⚫ Wiley Webinar Author Workshop "Accessing Wiley journals and publication tips for authors and researchers (HEC)" October 31, 2022• IEEE webinar "IEEE Xplore Digital Library" October 26, 2022
• IEEE webinar "IEEE Xplore Digital Library" September 28, 2022
• IEEE webinar "IEEE Xplore Digital Library" August 31, 2022
• IEEE webinar "Incorporating IEEE Xplore resources in your teaching" June 08, 2022
⚫ HEC Pakistan and Elsevier Collaborated One day webinar workshop on "Empowering knowledge on ethical publishing: Mastering the art of identifying predatory, fake and cloned journals" June 08, 2022• IEEE webinar "Research Management with IEEE Xplore: Tips & Practices" May 11, 2022
• IEEE webinar "Publishing your research & innovation with IEEE: Choices & Procedures" April 20, 2022• ProQuest Training Series for Higher Education Commission Users Webinar Talk "ProQuest One Business - Overview and Training" April 12, 2022• IEEE webinar "Literature review with IEEE explore digital library" April 06, 2022
• IEEE webinar "Preparing your research paper for publication: An IEEE Perspective" March 23, 2022