Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmad

01

Cybersecurity Framework for Proactive Detection of Image-Based Malware in Healthcare Networks Using Explainable Deep Ensemble Learning and Edge Analytics

IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics

Published: January 2026

Malak Alamri, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mamoona Humayun, Menwa Alshammeri, Amr Munshi, Jawad Rasheed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

02

Failure prediction-based fault-tolerant resource management techniques in cloud computing

Computing, Vol. 108, Issue 1

Published: January 2026

Asmara Jadoon, Babar Nazir, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

03

Explainable Cluster-Based Predictive Framework for Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Behavioral Biomarkers

Diagnostics, Vol. 15, Issue 24

Published: December 2025

Menwa Alshammeri, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mamoona Humayun, Malak Alamri

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

04

Cloud–Edge Deep Ensemble Framework for Malware Detection Using Grayscale Binary Images in Smart City Endpoint Systems

2025 International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT)

Published: December 2025

Maram Fahaad Almufareh, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mamoona Humayun, Aisha Pervez, Tariq Umer, Momina Shaheen

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

05

Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Image-Based Malware Detection in Edge-Enabled Industrial IoT–CPS

2025 6th International Conference on Innovative Computing (ICIC)

Published: December 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Yerik Mardenov, Dilaram Baumuratova, Hela Elmannai

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

06

Meta-Ensemble Deep Learning Framework with Grad-CAM Explainability for Robust Image-Based Malware Detection in Industrial IoT Networks

2025 12th International Conference on Internet of Things: Systems, Management and Security (IOTSMS)

Published: December 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Jamil Abedalrahim Jamil Alsayaydeh, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Yerik Mardenov, Dilaram Baumuratova

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

07

A multi-environment-based two-way fault-tolerant scheme for resource allocation and data management in healthcare Internet of things

The Journal of Supercomputing, Vol. 81, Issue 17

Published: November 2025

Waqar Saeed, Taj Rahman, Asim Zeb, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Abdulmohsen Algarni

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

08

Cloud edge enabled stacked ensemble learning framework with meta model for situation aware maritime traffic monitoring and control systems

Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, Issue 1

Published: November 2025

Zulfiqar Ahmad, Jung Taek Seo, Seungho Jeon

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

09

A Cognitive Edge-Based Simulation Model for Detection of Attacks in IIoT Transport Systems

2025 8th International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Security (ICSPIS)

Published: November 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Lazzat Zholshiyeva, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Sandugash Serikbayeva

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

10

Computer-Vision- and Edge-Enabled Real-Time Assistance Framework for Visually Impaired Persons with LPWAN Emergency Signaling

Sensors, Vol. 25, Issue 22

Published: November 2025

Ghadah Naif Alwakid, Mamoona Humayun, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

11

Incident-aware smart prioritization framework for penetration testing and prevention of URL-based cybersecurity attacks in industry 4.0 IoT networks

Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, Issue 1

Published: October 2025

Zhanserik Nurlan, Dauren Gabdullayev, Bigul Mukhametzhanova, Nurkhat Zhakiyev, Irawan Sonny, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Beibut Amirgaliyev

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

12

A comprehensive review of AI-driven Q&A systems with taxonomy, prospects, and challenges

Knowledge and Information Systems, Vol. 67, Issue 10

Published: October 2025

Zahrah Albassami, Abdulmohsen Algarni, Ayman Qahmash, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

13

An Edge-Computing-Based Integrated Framework for Network Traffic Analysis and Intrusion Detection to Enhance Cyber–Physical System Security in Industrial IoT

Sensors, Vol. 25, Issue 8

Published: April 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Aigul Adamova, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Assel Abdildayeva

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

14

Penetration Testing and Machine Learning-Driven Cybersecurity Framework for IoT and Smart City Wireless Networks

IEEE Access, Vol. 13

Published: January 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Aigul Adamova, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Yerik Mardenov, Dina Satybaldina

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

15

PoolRunner: An Extensible Performance Testing Simulation Tool for Thread-Pool Middleware

IEEE Access, Vol. 13

Published: January 2025

Faisal Bahadur, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Abdulmohsen Algarni

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

16

A Computer Vision-Enabled Smart Healthcare and Assistive Technology Framework for Urban Digital Environments to Support Elderly Individuals and People with Disabilities

Journal of Disability Research, Vol. 4, Issue 3

Published: January 2025

Ghadah Naif Alwakid, Mamoona Humayun, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

17

A Comprehensive Review of NLP Techniques for Military Terminologies and Information Operations on Social Media

IEEE Access, Vol. 13

Published: January 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Aigerim Yerimbetova, Madina Sambetbayeva, Duman Telman, Abdygalym Bayangali, Elmira Daiyrbayeva

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

18

Transforming Disability Into Ability: An Explainable Vision-to-Voice Image Captioning Framework Using Transformer Models and Edge Computing

IEEE Access, Vol. 13

Published: January 2025

Ghadah Naif Alwakid, Mamoona Humayun, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

19

An Impact-Aware and Taxonomy-Driven Explainable Machine Learning Framework with Edge Computing for Security in Industrial IoT–Cyber Physical Systems

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol. 145, Issue 2

Published: January 2025

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Nurbolat Tasbolatuly, Makpal Zhartybayeva, Yerik Mardenov, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Dilaram Baumuratova

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

20

A Latency-Aware and Fault-Tolerant Framework for Resource Scheduling and Data Management in Fog-Enabled Smart City Transportation Systems

Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol. 82, Issue 1

Published: January 2025

Ibrar Afzal, Noor ul Amin, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Abdulmohsen Algarni

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

21

Edge Computing-Enhanced Machine Learning Framework with Anomaly Detection-Aware Predictive Modelling in IoT Healthcare Systems

2024 26th International Multi-Topic Conference (INMIC)

Published: December 2024

Maram Fahaad Almufareh, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Aisha Pervez, Mehreen Iftikhar

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

22

An Integrated Edge Computing Framework for Enhancing Cyber-Physical System Security through Network Traffic Anomaly Detection in Industrial IoT

Global Congress on Emerging Technologies (GCET-2024)

Published: December 2024

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Assel Abdildayeva

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

23

Penetration Testing-Aware IDS for Wireless Networks in Urban Digital Ecosystems Integrated with Edge Computing and Machine Learning

Global Congress on Emerging Technologies (GCET-2024)

Published: December 2024

Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Aigul Adamova, Dina Satybaldina

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings Article

24

Design and Evaluation of Arabic Handwritten Digit Recognition System Using Biologically Plausible Methods

Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 49, Issue 9

Published: September 2024

Nadir Hussain, Mushtaq Ali, Sidra Abid Syed, Rania M. Ghoniem, Nazia Ejaz, Omar Imhemed Alramli, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

25

Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN)-Based Emergency Response System for Individuals with Special Needs in Smart Buildings

Sensors, Vol. 24, Issue 11

Published: May 2024

Habibullah Safi, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Omar Imhemed Alramli, Abdulmohsen Algarni

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

26

Quality of interaction-based predictive model for support of online learning in pandemic situations

Knowledge and Information Systems, Vol. 66, Issue 3

Published: March 2024

Faiza Mumtaz, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Waqar Ishaq, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Omar Imhemed Alramli, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Rania M. Ghoniem

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

27

A Situation Based Predictive Approach for Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection and Prevention Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Algorithms in Wireless Sensor Networks of Industry 4.0

IEEE Access, Vol. 12

Published: January 2024

Fatima Al-Quayed, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mamoona Humayun

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

28

An Edge Computing-Based Preventive Framework With Machine Learning- Integration for Anomaly Detection and Risk Management in Maritime Wireless Communications

IEEE Access, Vol. 12

Published: January 2024

Abdulmohsen Algarni, Tayfun Acarer, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

29

Predictive Energy Management for Docker Containers in Cloud Computing: A Time Series Analysis Approach

IEEE Access, Vol. 12

Published: January 2024

Abdulmohsen Algarni, Iqrar Shah, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Mohammed Alaa Ala’Anzy, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

30

An Edge Computing-Based and Threat Behavior-Aware Smart Prioritization Framework for Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection and Prevention of IEDs in Smart Grids With Integration of Modified LGBM and One Class-SVM Models

IEEE Access, Vol. 12

Published: January 2024

Abdulmohsen Algarni, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mohammed Alaa Ala’Anzy

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

31

Replication-Based Resource Provisioning and Constrained Aware Task Scheduling Framework for Cloud Workflows

IEEE Access, Vol. 12

Published: January 2024

Mehreen Iftikhar, Mushtaq Ali, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Ayman Qahmash

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

32

An Intelligent LoRaWAN-Based IoT Device for Monitoring and Control Solutions in Smart Farming Through Anomaly Detection Integrated With Unsupervised Machine Learning

IEEE Access, Vol. 12

Published: January 2024

Maram Fahaad Almufareh, Mamoona Humayun, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Asfandyar Khan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

33

Optimization of Maritime Communication Workflow Execution with a Task-Oriented Scheduling Framework in Cloud Computing

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Vol. 11, Issue 11

Published: November 2023

Zulfiqar Ahmad, Tayfun Acarer, Wooseong Kim

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

34

Performance and Scalability Analysis of SDN-Based Large-Scale Wi-Fi Networks

Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 7

Published: March 2023

Mohsin Ali, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Omar Imhemed Alramli, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Rania M. Ghoniem, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Romana Saleem

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

35

Reliable Resource Allocation and Management for IoT Transportation Using Fog Computing

Electronics, Vol. 12, Issue 6

Published: March 2023

Haseeb Ullah Atiq, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Sardar Khaliq uz Zaman, Muhammad Amir Khan, Asad Ali Shaikh, Amal Al-Rasheed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

36

Replication-Based Dynamic Energy-Aware Resource Provisioning for Scientific Workflows

Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4

Published: February 2023

Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Mohamed Othman, Emad Mohammed Ibbini, Odai Enaizan, Mazen Farid, Yousef A. Alsaaidah, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Rania M. Ghoniem

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

37

LiMPO: lightweight mobility prediction and offloading framework using machine learning for mobile edge computing

Cluster Computing, Vol. 26, Issue 1

Published: February 2023

Sardar Khaliq uz Zaman, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Tahir Maqsood, Nuhman ul Haq, Arif Iqbal Umar, Junaid Shuja, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Imed Ben Dhaou, Mohammed F. Alsharekh

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

38

A Fault Tolerant Surveillance System for Fire Detection and Prevention Using LoRaWAN in Smart Buildings

Sensors, Vol. 22, Issue 21

Published: November 2022

Abdullah Safi, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Rohaya Latip, Sardar Khaliq uz Zaman, Muhammad Amir Khan, Rania M. Ghoniem

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

39

An exploration to graphics processing unit spot price prediction

Cluster Computing, Vol. 25, Issue 5

Published: October 2022

Muhammad Khan, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Asif Umer

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

40

Dynamic energy efficient load balancing strategy for computational grid

Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, Vol. 34, Issue 1

Published: January 2022

Babar Nazir, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

41

Adaptive market-oriented combinatorial double auction resource allocation model in cloud computing

The Journal of Supercomputing, Vol. 78, Issue 1

Published: January 2022

Asif Umer, Babar Nazir, Zulfiqar Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

42

Mobility-aware computational offloading in mobile edge networks: a survey

Cluster Computing, Vol. 24, Issue 4

Published: December 2021

Sardar Khaliq uz Zaman, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Tahir Maqsood, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Arif Iqbal Umar, Junaid Shuja, Eisa Alanazi, Waleed Alasmary

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

43

Fault-Tolerant and Data-Intensive Resource Scheduling and Management for Scientific Applications in Cloud Computing

Sensors, Vol. 21, Issue 21

Published: October 2021

Zulfiqar Ahmad, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Mohammed Alaa Ala’anzy, Mohamed Othman, Arif Iqbal Umar

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

44

A Fault Tolerant Data Management Scheme for Healthcare Internet of Things in Fog Computing

KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, Vol. 15, Issue 1

Published: January 2021

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

45

A fault‐tolerant workflow management system with Quality‐of‐Service‐aware scheduling for scientific workflows in cloud computing

International Journal of Communication Systems, Vol. 34, Issue 1

Published: January 2021

Zulfiqar Ahmad, Babar Nazir, Asif Umer

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

46

Scientific Workflows Management and Scheduling in Cloud Computing: Taxonomy, Prospects, and Challenges

IEEE Access, Vol. 9

Published: January 2021

Zulfiqar Ahmad, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Mohammed Alaa Ala'anzy, Mohamed Othman, Rohaya Latip, Sardar Khaliq Uz Zaman, Arif Iqbal Umar

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

47

Dynamic Energy Efficient Resource Allocation Strategy for Load Balancing in Fog Environment

IEEE Access, Vol. 8

Published: January 2020

Anees Ur Rehman, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Ali Imran Jehangiri, Mohammed Alaa Ala’Anzy, Mohamed Othman, Arif Iqbal Umar, Jamil Ahmad

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

48

Data-Oriented Scheduling with Dynamic-Clustering Fault-Tolerant Technique for Scientific Workflows in Clouds

Programming and Computer Software, Vol. 45, Issue 8

Published: December 2019

Z. Ahmad, A. I. Jehangiri, M. Iftikhar, A. I. Umer, I. Afzal

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Academic Credentials

MSc

MS Computer Science

PhD Computer Science

Research Interests

Cloud computing

Internet of things

Edge computing

Cybersecurity

Scientific workflows management

Research Publications

Cybersecurity Framework for Proactive Detection of Image-Based Malware in Healthcare Networks Using Explainable Deep Ensemble Learning and Edge Analytics

Failure prediction-based fault-tolerant resource management techniques in cloud computing

Explainable Cluster-Based Predictive Framework for Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Behavioral Biomarkers

Cloud–Edge Deep Ensemble Framework for Malware Detection Using Grayscale Binary Images in Smart City Endpoint Systems

Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Image-Based Malware Detection in Edge-Enabled Industrial IoT–CPS

Meta-Ensemble Deep Learning Framework with Grad-CAM Explainability for Robust Image-Based Malware Detection in Industrial IoT Networks

A multi-environment-based two-way fault-tolerant scheme for resource allocation and data management in healthcare Internet of things

Cloud edge enabled stacked ensemble learning framework with meta model for situation aware maritime traffic monitoring and control systems

A Cognitive Edge-Based Simulation Model for Detection of Attacks in IIoT Transport Systems

Computer-Vision- and Edge-Enabled Real-Time Assistance Framework for Visually Impaired Persons with LPWAN Emergency Signaling

Incident-aware smart prioritization framework for penetration testing and prevention of URL-based cybersecurity attacks in industry 4.0 IoT networks

A comprehensive review of AI-driven Q&amp;A systems with taxonomy, prospects, and challenges

An Edge-Computing-Based Integrated Framework for Network Traffic Analysis and Intrusion Detection to Enhance Cyber–Physical System Security in Industrial IoT

Penetration Testing and Machine Learning-Driven Cybersecurity Framework for IoT and Smart City Wireless Networks

PoolRunner: An Extensible Performance Testing Simulation Tool for Thread-Pool Middleware

A Computer Vision-Enabled Smart Healthcare and Assistive Technology Framework for Urban Digital Environments to Support Elderly Individuals and People with Disabilities

A Comprehensive Review of NLP Techniques for Military Terminologies and Information Operations on Social Media

Transforming Disability Into Ability: An Explainable Vision-to-Voice Image Captioning Framework Using Transformer Models and Edge Computing

An Impact-Aware and Taxonomy-Driven Explainable Machine Learning Framework with Edge Computing for Security in Industrial IoT–Cyber Physical Systems

A Latency-Aware and Fault-Tolerant Framework for Resource Scheduling and Data Management in Fog-Enabled Smart City Transportation Systems

Edge Computing-Enhanced Machine Learning Framework with Anomaly Detection-Aware Predictive Modelling in IoT Healthcare Systems

An Integrated Edge Computing Framework for Enhancing Cyber-Physical System Security through Network Traffic Anomaly Detection in Industrial IoT

Penetration Testing-Aware IDS for Wireless Networks in Urban Digital Ecosystems Integrated with Edge Computing and Machine Learning

Design and Evaluation of Arabic Handwritten Digit Recognition System Using Biologically Plausible Methods

Design and Evaluation of a Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN)-Based Emergency Response System for Individuals with Special Needs in Smart Buildings

Quality of interaction-based predictive model for support of online learning in pandemic situations

A Situation Based Predictive Approach for Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection and Prevention Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Algorithms in Wireless Sensor Networks of Industry 4.0

An Edge Computing-Based Preventive Framework With Machine Learning- Integration for Anomaly Detection and Risk Management in Maritime Wireless Communications

Predictive Energy Management for Docker Containers in Cloud Computing: A Time Series Analysis Approach

An Edge Computing-Based and Threat Behavior-Aware Smart Prioritization Framework for Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection and Prevention of IEDs in Smart Grids With Integration of Modified LGBM and One Class-SVM Models

Replication-Based Resource Provisioning and Constrained Aware Task Scheduling Framework for Cloud Workflows

An Intelligent LoRaWAN-Based IoT Device for Monitoring and Control Solutions in Smart Farming Through Anomaly Detection Integrated With Unsupervised Machine Learning

Optimization of Maritime Communication Workflow Execution with a Task-Oriented Scheduling Framework in Cloud Computing

Performance and Scalability Analysis of SDN-Based Large-Scale Wi-Fi Networks

Reliable Resource Allocation and Management for IoT Transportation Using Fog Computing

Replication-Based Dynamic Energy-Aware Resource Provisioning for Scientific Workflows

LiMPO: lightweight mobility prediction and offloading framework using machine learning for mobile edge computing

A Fault Tolerant Surveillance System for Fire Detection and Prevention Using LoRaWAN in Smart Buildings

An exploration to graphics processing unit spot price prediction

Dynamic energy efficient load balancing strategy for computational grid

Adaptive market-oriented combinatorial double auction resource allocation model in cloud computing

Mobility-aware computational offloading in mobile edge networks: a survey

Fault-Tolerant and Data-Intensive Resource Scheduling and Management for Scientific Applications in Cloud Computing

A Fault Tolerant Data Management Scheme for Healthcare Internet of Things in Fog Computing

A fault‐tolerant workflow management system with Quality‐of‐Service‐aware scheduling for scientific workflows in cloud computing

Scientific Workflows Management and Scheduling in Cloud Computing: Taxonomy, Prospects, and Challenges

Dynamic Energy Efficient Resource Allocation Strategy for Load Balancing in Fog Environment

Data-Oriented Scheduling with Dynamic-Clustering Fault-Tolerant Technique for Scientific Workflows in Clouds

Teaching Courses

Data Structure

Cloud Computing

Internet of Things

Python Programming

Blockchain

Service Computing

Awards & Recognition

Gold Medalist in MSc Computer Science

2012

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A comprehensive review of AI-driven Q&A systems with taxonomy, prospects, and challenges