Professor Ali Daud

HIGHLIGHTS-> Ranked among Top 2% Highly Cited Scientists of Computer Science in the World "Report prepared by Prof. John P.A. Ioannidis and his team at Stanford University, USA, consecutively for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023".

-> My PhD Graduation Tsinghua University is ranked at #20 by THE and #15 by QS in 2021

-> My favourite line about science "Science doesn't have to be beautiful, it has to be effective."

SUMMARY

Professor

IEEE Senior Member

PhD (Tsinghua University)

Approved PhD Supervisor (Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC))

Head of Data Mining Research Group (DMRG)

Email: alimsdb@gmail.com

Post PhD Experience: 13 Years

Post Graduation Experience: 18 Years

Google Scholar: H-Index (28), Citations (3021), i10-Index (64)

ResearchGate Score: 37.38 (Top 2.5%)

Research Papers: 109

SCI (89), EI (5), Conferences (15)

Funded Projects: 15

PI (4), Co-PI (4), Member (7)

Thesis Supervised: PhD (10), MS (31), BS (28) 

BIOGRAPHY

I have obtained my PhD degree in Computer Science from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China in July, 2010. I have 13+ years of post-PhD experience of teaching and supervision at BS, MS and PhD level (English). I believe in the publishable and applicable research. I have published several good papers and also have taken part in many research projects as well and acquired research funding's for projects. I have proven and extensive experience in Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning / Deep Learning) applications to Social Networks, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, etc.

In summary, I believe that teaching, research, and industry collaborations are non-separable parts of academic career. I am enthusiastic about advancing the intellectual development of my students to its best and use research for solving real life problems through industry collaborations. I love to work in a team to learn and grow faster. 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning and Deep Learning), Data Science, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Internet of Things

Highlighted research work “Anomaly Detection in Dynamic Networks”

Evolution in the nodes along with their attributes leverages the probability of anomalies in the network. We aim to detect anomalies in the dynamic network settings where network structure emerges due to the co-evolution of nodal attributes. In a dynamic attributed network, certain attributes influence nodes and cause them anomalies. In this study, we propose a DEep Co-evolution architecture for anOmaly DetEction (DECODE) in dynamic network settings. Particularly, the proposed architecture models node-attribute embedding learning with the recognized Graph Neural Network (GNN). A Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) autoencoder is trained to reconstruct the learned embeddings. The combinatorial effect of LSTM autoencoders and GNN helps to spot the anomalies by computing network reconstruction errors in terms of both nodes and attributes. We do provide experimentation on real-world datasets that depicts the effectiveness of the proposed architecture. 

EDUCATION

Years Degree University/Institute

2007-2010 PhD Computer Science Tsinghua University, Beijing, China [Top 20 in QS and THE Rankings] 

2003-2005 MS Computer Science UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Thesis/Project

• 2010 PhD “Group Level Temporal Academic Social Network Mining Using Topic Models”

• 2005 MS “Decision Making through Data Quality Management Using Data Warehouse”

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Departmental

• Member of Scientific Promotion Committee (UJ-2021-2022)

• Member BS Data Science and Analytics course curriculum development committee as per ABET accreditation and ACM standards (UJ-2019-2022)

• Member MS Data Science course curriculum development committee as per HEC accreditation and international standards (2018-2019)

• In-charge Accreditation Visit (National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)) (2019-IIUI)

• Member MS Information Systems course curriculum development committee as per international standards (2017-KAU)

• Member Graduate Research Committee (September-2016 to June-2018-KAU)

• Member Undergraduate Project Evaluation Committee (September-2016 to June-2018-KAU)

• Member Board of Study Committee (August-2017 onward-IIUI)

• Member Demonstration Committee of the Applicants for the post of Assistant Professor and Lecturer (2015-IIUI)

• Secretary Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences PC1 Committee (2015-IIUI)

• Doctoral Advisory Committee for Doctoral Students (May-2015 onward-IIUI)

• In-charge Accreditation Visit (National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)) (2014-IIUI)

• In-charge IIU Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences Future Vision Committee (2013-IIUI)

• In-charge PhD Comprehensive Committee (September -2011 August-2016-IIUI)

• In-charge Graduate Research Committee (September-2011 to January-2014-IIUI)

• Member Graduate Research Committee (September-2011 onward-IIUI)

• Member Undergraduate Project Evaluation Committee (September-2011 onward-IIUI)

• Member Admission Committee (February-2011 onward-IIUI)

• Member QEC Committee (January-2012 onward-IIUI)

• In-charge Course Monitoring Committee (February-2011 to January-2012-IIUI)

• MS Batch Advisor (February-2011 to January-2014-IIUI) 

External Reviewer in Universities [BS, MS, PhD theses Examiner; Faculty Applications Evaluator; MS Program Evaluator]

• 2020, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 2018-2019, Sohar University, Oman

• 2019, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 2018, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• 2018-Onward, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

• 2015-Onward, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 2014-Onward, FAST University, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 2014-Onward, Allama Iqbal University, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 2012-2013, Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 2012-2013, Comsats University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Session Chair

International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET), Islamabad, 2018

PhD Symposium Expert

Member Expert Panel PhD Symposium at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University on 13th December, 2014. 

Morning session:

http://streaming.hec.gov.pk/tcs/#page:recordingList&pageNumber:1&id:2F0C696F-6403-4AB3-A168-E1F66DE2728F

After Lunch session:

http://streaming.hec.gov.pk/tcs/#page:recordingList&pageNumber:1&id:F514E54F-055F-4451-B6CE-5F9C450DA06B

Conference Presentations / Attendee

• Session Chair 14th International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET), 2018

• Attended High Performance Computing, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 12-14 March, 2018

• Research Paper in DASFAA, China, April 22-25, 2013

• Research Paper in ICFCCT, China, May19-20, 2012

• Research Paper in APWeb, China, April 18-20, 2011

• Research Paper in ICCIT, Korea, Nov. 30-Dec 02, 2010

• Research Paper in ApWeb-WAIM, China, 2009

• Research Paper in ADMA, China, 2009

Program Committee Member

• 2018: 14th International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET) 

• 2016: PhD Symposium MAJU Track of FIT

• 2015: PhD Symposium MAJU Track of FIT

• 2014: PhD Symposium MAJU      

• 2013: ADMA, ICDIM, ICET, FIT, ICOSST      

• 2012: ADMA, ICET

• 2011: ADMA, IJCNLP

Paper Reviewer

Journals

Scientometrics Journal, Knowledge Based Systems (KBS), Journal, Library Hi-Tech, World Wide Web (WWW) Journal, Telematics and Informetrics, International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems (IJSWIS), Knowledge and Information Systems Journal (KAIS), Transactions on Affective Computing, Journal of Information Processing and Management, Artificial Intelligence Review, Frontiers of Computer Science, Applied Intelligence, Journal of Information Science, Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (TCBB), IET Software, Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, MS Pakistan Academy of Sciences Journal

Conferences

• • • • 2020: ICCIS

      • 2018: WWW, ICADL, ICET, HPC

      • 2017: WWW

      • 2015: FIT

      • 2010: WI, ASONAM, IEEE ICCASM

      • 2009: WI, ASWC, WWW Posters and Workshop

Memberships

• IEEE Student Member (2010)

HONORS & AWARDS

Self

• 2020: Ranked among Top 2% Scientists of Computer Science in the World "Report prepared by Prof. John P.A. Ioannidis and his team at Stanford University, USA, 2020".

• 2011: Special Appreciation from DG Research (HEC) of Project Concept Paper Idea among 34 submitted under Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs (IPFP)

• 2007: Received Pakistani Government (Higher Education Commission) Foreign PhD Study Full Scholarship

• 2002-2005: Played for University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Cricket Team and Captained in 2005

• 2000: Played for Faisalabad Division, Pakistan U-19 Cricket Team

• 1999-2001: Captained Government College of Science Cricket Team, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Students

• 2014: National Grassroots ICT Research Initiative 2013-2014 [My two Student BS Final Year Projects are approved among total 9 from our University]

• 2011: BSCS F07 students Muhammad Aamir and Sabir Hussain working under my supervision have won third position in Speed Programming and Gaming Competition (SPAGCOM) among 35 teams participated. A mega inter-departmental event from 17th - 20th May, 2011 at CASE Tools Lab, DSE, FBAS, Block-C, IIUI. 

CERTIFICATIONS

• 2007: Basic Chinese Language “30-06-2007 to 31-08-2007”, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China

• 2006: National Testing Services, GAT-General Exam, Islamabad, Pakistan

• 1999: English Language (4 months) from Rehman English Language Home, FSD, Pakistan

TRAININGS /WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS

• 2013: Attended seminar on Future of Research in Pakistan organized by Higher Education Pakistan (HEC) on May 18, 2013 at Sector H-9, HEC, Islamabad

• 2012: Attended 2 day workshop on Technological Innovation Governance for Sustainable Development organized by COMSATS on December 18-19, 2012 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad on nomination from International Islamic University, Islamabad.

• 2012: Attended World Science Day organized by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) on November 14, 2012 at COMTECH, Islamabad on special invitation of Director General, Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Center (PASTIC). 

• 2012: Attended Seminar on EU seventh framework program (FP7, 2007-2013) organized by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) on September 12, 2012 at Islamabad Hotel, Islamabad on special invitation of Director General, Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Center (PASTIC). 

• 2005: Linux End User Training “09-05-2005 to 13-06-2005”, Petroman, FSD, Pakistan Computer Bureau

HOBBIES

Cricket ‘hard and soft ball' (High), Table Football (High), Billiards (High), Arm Wrestling (High), Cooking (Medium), Snooker (Medium), Badminton (Medium)

SOCIAL WORK

I am doing occasional online social work to help people in finding scholarships, admission and to perform research activities on the following blogs.

• https://researchpedia.info/ 

• https://study361.com/ 

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Databases: HBase, MySQL, SQL Server 2000, Oracle 9i, Oracle 10g, Microsoft Access 2000

• Data warehousing: Hive, Tera Data 5.0, Oracle

• Big Data: Hadoop 2, Spark, Hive, HBase, Tableau, Python

• Programming Languages / Tools: Python, Perl, R, C/C++, SQL, METLAB, Visual Basic 6.0, Developer 6i, Oracle Application Express, Weka, Rapid Miner, HTML, Java Script, MS Visio, WordPress

• Reports: Crystal 9, Developer 2000 and 6i Reports

• Networking: Window 2000 Client Server Environment, Window 2000 Exchange Server, Mdaemon Server, Win proxy, ISA

EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Editor-in-Chief

Researchpedia Journal of Computing (https://researchpedia.info/researchpedia-journal-of-computing-rpjc/)

REFERENCES

Lizhu Zhou (PhD Supervisor)

Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology

Head of Databases Group (DB), Chair of the Academic Committee, Tsinghua University, China

Telephone Office: (0086-10) 62771603, Email: dcszlz@tsinghhua.edu.cn

Juanzi Li (Mentor)

Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology

Head of Knowledge Engineering Group (KEG), Deputy chair of Institute of Software, Tsinghua University, China

Telephone Office: (0086-10) 62781461, Email: ljz@keg.cs.tsinghua.edu.cn