Dr. Imran Khalil
Dr. Imran Khalil
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Assistant Professor
HEC Approved Supervisor & Post Graduate Advisor
Department of Computer Science
University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Biography
Biography
Dr. Imran Khalil is HEC approved Ph.D. supervisor, and he is working as an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Pakistan. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching and research in computing. He received his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Pakistan. He is interested in energy efficient algorithms, machine learning, optimization, workload distribution in geographically distributed data centers, and cloud computing.
Education
Education
2016 - 2020 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Computer Science)
2006 - 2008 MS in Information Technology
2004 - 2006 Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
2000 - 2002 Master's in Information Technology (MIT)
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
2022 - present Assistant Professor, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Pakistan.
2005 - 2022 Lecturer, Department of CS & IT, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar.
2006 - 2016 (Evening Shift) Lecturer, City University of Science & IT, Peshawar.
2004 - 2005 Lecturer, Department of CSE, Peshawar College of Engineering, Peshawar.
Publications
Publications
M. I. K. Khalil, S. A. A. Shah, I. A. Khan, M. Hijji, M. Shiraz, and Q. Shaheen. " Energy Cost Minimization Using String Matching Algorithms in Geo-Distributed Data Centers," Computers, Materials & Continua, vol. 75, no. 3, p. 6305-6322, 2023. (IF: 4.9)
D. Muhammad, I. Ahmad, M. I. K. Khalil, W. Khalil, and M. O. Ahmad. “A Generlized Deep Learning Approach to Seismic Activity Prediction,” Applied Sciences, vol. 13, p. 1598, 2023. (IF: 2.838)
M. I. K. Khalil, S.A.A. Shah, A. Taj, M. Shiraz, B. Alamri, S. Murrawat, and G. Hafeez. "Renewable-Aware Geographical Load Balancing Using Option Pricing for Energy Cost Minimization in Data Centers," Processes, vol. 10, no. 10, p. 1983, 2022. (IF: 3.31)
M. I. K. Khalil, I. Ahmad, S. A. A. Shah, S. Jan, and F. Q. Khan, "Energy cost minimization for sustainable cloud computing using option pricing," Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier), vol. 63, p. 102440, 2020. (IF: 11.7)
I. Ahmad, M. I. K. Khalil, and S. A. A. Shah, "Optimization-Based Workload Distribution in Geographically Distributed Data Centers: A Survey," International Journal of Communication Systems, 2020. (IF: 2.047)
I. Ahmad, M. O. Ahmad, M. A. Alqarni, A. A. Almazroi, M. I. K. Khalil, “Using Algorithmic Trading to Analyze Short Term Profitability of Bitcoin,” PeerJ Computer Science, Vol. 7, e337, 2020. (IF: 3.091)
M. I. K. Khalil, I. Ahmad, and A. A. Almazroi, "Energy Efficient Indivisible Workload Distribution in Geographically Distributed Data Centers," IEEE Access, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 82672 - 82680, 2019. (IF: 4.34)
H. Yousaf, M. I. K. Khalil, Z.U. Rahman, F. Ayub, Y. Khan, A. Nawaz, Z. Najam, and S. Ahmad "Sentiment Analysis of Urdu Language Using Machine Learning Models", Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 25– 33, 2025.
U. Khalid, M. I. K. Khalil, A. Nawaz, A. A. Khan, M. M. Aimal, and S. Ahmad "Experimental Analysis of Algorithms for Community Detection", Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 145– 156, 2024.
M. I. K. Khalil, A. A. Khan, A. Nawaz, S. Latif, S. Ahmad, S. Ahmad "Unveiling the Security Maze: A Comprehensive Review of Challenges in Internet of Things" Special Issue on Intelligent Computing of Applied Sciences Emerging Trends (ICASET), Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, pp. 155– 162, 2024.
Z. U. Rahman, M. I. K. Khalil, A. Nawaz, N. Jan, S. Ahmad "Analysis and Clustering of Pakistani Music by Lyrics: A Study of Coke Studio Pakistan", Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 281– 296, 2024.
M. I. K. Khalil, H. Umer, K. Ullah, S.U. Khamosh, S.F.M. Naqvi, A. Nawaz, S. Ahmad "Revolutionizing Schizophrenia Diagnosis: A Transfer Learning Approach to Accurate Classification" Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 1– 12, 2024.
H. Anum, M. I. K. Khalil, A. Taj, A. Nawaz, N. Jan, S. Ahmad, "Enhancing Rumor Detection on Social Media Using Machine Learning and Empath Features" Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 119– 129, 2024.
I. Khan, M. I. K. Khalil, A. Nawaz, A.I. Khan, L. Zafar, S. Ahmad, "Urdu Language Text Summarization using Machine Learning" Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 1– 10, 2024.
M. I. K. Khalil, A, Afsheen, A. Taj, A. Nawaz, N. Jan, S. Ahmad, "Enhancing Security Testing Through Evolutionary Techniques: A Novel Model" Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 375 – 393, 2023.
M. I. K. Khalil, A, Mubeen, A. Taj, N. Jan, S. Ahmad, "Renewable and Temperature Aware Load Balancing for Energy Cost Minimization in Data Centers: A Study of BRT, Peshawar." Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 211 – 223, 2023.
M. I. K. Khalil and A. Taj, “Factors Affecting the Efficacy of Software Development: A Study of Software Houses in Peshawar, Pakistan,” International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 385 – 393, 2021.
M. I. K. Khalil, A. Ullah, A. Taj, I. A. Khan, F. Ullah, F. Taj, S. Shah, “Analysis of Critical Risk Factors Affecting Software Quality: A Study of KPK, Pakistan Software Industry,” International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 338 – 348, 2022.
S. Jan, I. Maqsood, I. Ahmad, M. Ashraf, F. Q. Khan, and M. I. K. Khalil, "A Systematic Feasibility Analysis of User Interfaces for Illiterate Users," Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 2518-4253, 2020.
A. Saqib, M. Ullah, S. Hyder, R. Khatoon, and M. I. K. Khalil, "Creative Decision Making in Leaders: A Case of Beer Game Simulation," Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 379-387, 2020.
I. A. Khan, F. Ullah, M. Abrar, S. Shah, F. Taj, M. I. K. Khalil and A. Salam, “Ransomware Early Detection Model using API-Calls at Runtime by Random Decision Forests,” International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 349 – 359, 2022.
M. U. Akhtar and M. I. K. Khalil, "Link Prediction Techniques in Complex Networks," International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol. 6, no. 8, pp. 60-64, 2018.
A. Taj, S. Jan, and M. I. K. Khalil, “DDOS Defense Mechanisms and Challenges”, International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol. 6, no. 11, pp. 86 – 93, 2018.
M. U. Akhtar, I. Ahmad, M. I. K. Khalil, and S. Ahmad, "Missing Link Prediction in Complex Networks," International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, vol. 9, no. 12, pp. 82-87, 2018.
M. I. K. Khalil, A. Taj, and J. Sadeeq, "Selection of Cluster Head in Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANETs) On the Basis of Battery Power," City University Research Journal, Peshawar, Pakistan, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 131-139, 2013.
M. I. K. Khalil, “Improve Quality of Service and Secure Communication in Mobile Adhoc Networks Through Group Key Management”, International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 107 – 115, 2013.
M. I. K. Khalil, "Job Satisfaction and Work Morale among Ph. D's: A Study of Public and Private Sector Universities of Peshawar, Pakistan," International Review of Management and Business Research, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 362-371, 2013.
S. Naz, M. I. K. Khalil, and J. Sadeeq, "Determinants of Job Satisfaction: A Case Study of WAPDA, Peshawar, Pakistan," City University Research Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 65-75, 2013.
M. I. K. Khalil, “Improve Quality of Service in MANETs Through 2-Hop Routing in Cluster Based Routing Protocol (CBRP)”, City University Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 92 – 107, 2012.
K. F. Latif, A. Nadeem, M. I. K. Khalil, and S. Zeb, "Work Stressors and Behaviors Across Occupations," City University Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 35-50, 2012.
M. A. Jan, M. I. K. Khalil, K. F. Latif, A. Ali, and U. Haider, "The Effect of Motivation on The Performance of Field Force In Helicon Pharmaceutical Company," City University Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 33-48, 2012.
A. Abid, M. I. K. Khalil, K. F. Latif, M. A. Jan, and Z. Shahzad, "Influence of Employee Attitude and Performance Appraisal on Employee Performance," City University Research Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 49-58, 2012.
Supervision
Supervision
PhD (CS) Students - Ongoing
Mr. Haris Shams (Energy Cost Minimization in Geographically Distributed Data Centers using Machine Learning Algorithms)
Mr. Imran Rasheed (Intra Data Center Energy Cost Minimization using Deregulated Power Supply and Workload Prediction) – Co-Supervisor and Research Evaluation Committee Member.
Mr. Fawad Ali (Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Geo-Distributed DC's using AI Driven Workload Allocation)
Ms. Urooba Khalid (Improving Scalability and Real-time Performance of Graph Neural Networks for Social Network Analysis)
Mr. Sherjeel Ahmad (Influential Node Identification Using Enhanced Graph Neural Networks)
MS (CS) Students - Graduated
Mr. Ahmar Mubeen (Renewable and Temperature Aware Load Balancing for Energy Cost Minimization in Data Centers A Study of BRT, Peshawar) – 2022
Mr. S. M. Hamail Raza Zaidi (Energy Efficient Algorithms in Geographically Distributed Data Centers: A Survey) – 2022
Mr. Ahad Ullah (Analysis of Critical Risk Factors Affecting Software Quality: A Study of KPK, Pakistan Software Industry) – 2022
Mr. Ahsan Jamal (Assessment of Deduplication and Comparing Various Pattern Matching Algorithms) – 2023
Mr. Fawad Ali (Energy Cost Minimization using Deduplication in Geographically Distributed Data Centers) – 2023
Mr. Hamid Khan (A Review of the Algorithms utilized for Detecting Specific Patterns in Exact String Matching) – 2023
Mr. Syed Osama Ahmad (Image Resolution Enhancement Utilizing Generative Adversarial Networks) – 2024
Ms. Rafia Sattar (Enhanced Q-Learning for Cost Efficient Resource Allocation in Geographically Distributed DCs) – 2025
Ms. Arishi Noor Qazi (Cyber Forensic Analysis and Classification of Remnant Data on Digital Storage Media Using Machine Learning Techniques) – 2025
MS (CS) Students - ongoing
Ms. Rimsha (Energy Cost Minimization in Geo-Distributed Data Centers: A Survey)
Mr. Atta Ullah (Counterfeit Currency Detection and Analysis using Machine Learning)
Mr. Iqrar Hussain (Machine Learning Based Workload Prediction and Energy Optimization for Geographically Distributed Data Centers)
Ifraa Sana (Integrating AI-Driven Predictive Model with Multilayered Technical Indicators for Enhanced Financial Trading Accurancy)
Teaching
Teaching
BS Level
Discrete Structures Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Machine Learning Software Engineering
Automata Theory Software Project Management
Distributed Database Systems Operations Research
Engineering Economics Technical Report Writing
Ethical & Legal Issues in Computing Advanced Statistics for Data Science
MS/Ph.D. Level
Advanced Analysis of Algorithm Advanced Theory of Computations
Advanced Operations Research Advanced Software Project Management
Machine Learning & Neural Networks Energy Efficient Algorithms
Research Interest
Research Interest
Energy Efficient Algorithms Energy Cost Minimization using Optimization Techniques
Machine Learning Geographical Load Balancing
Geographically Distributed Data Centers Cloud Computing
Contact
Contact
Phone: +92333-9124308, +92345-9074145
Mailing Address: Dr. Imran Khalil, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, UET Peshawar, Pakistan.
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