Ph.D. | SM IEEE | Senior Research Fellow | Generative AI, Deep Learning, AI Governance, and Future Wireless Communication Researcher
Centre for Trusted Internet & Community, NUS
Innovation 4.0, #04-04
3 Research Link
Singapore 117602
Email: fakhar.5@nus.edu.sg; fakhar.14@hotmail.com
Fakhar Abbas is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Trusted Internet and Community, National University of Singapore (NUS). Abbas works on the intersection of regulation, policy, and digital information in the era of generative AI. His research focuses on AI regulation, computer vision, deep learning algorithms for deepfake detection and generation, AI governance, digital media forensics, and policy recommendations to mitigate mis, dis, and mal-information (MDM) spread.
Abbas earned his PhD in Information and Communication Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 2020. Before joining NUS, he served as an Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and System Administrator in the Computer Science Department at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Pakistan, from April 2013 to May 2022.
He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a lifetime registered engineer with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), and an approved PhD supervisor by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and IT software development, Abbas has contributed significantly to advancements in AI, machine learning, generative AI, deepfake technologies, wireless communication, and IoT. His research interests also extend to radio resource management, C-V2X technologies, next-generation wireless networks, and wireless security.
Abbas has authored more than 37 research articles published in leading journals and conferences by IEEE, Springer Nature, and Elsevier. His work has been recognized internationally, including the Best Presentation Award at the International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing (2015) in Chengdu, China.
He has been actively involved in scientific projects across Singapore, China, and Pakistan and has served as a Guest Editor for the Diagnostics Journal (MDPI). In addition, Abbas is a dedicated reviewer for numerous journals and conferences and has served on the Technical Program Committee (TPC) for conferences such as the IEEE International Conference on Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies (SMARTTECH 2020, 2022, 2024), Next-Gen Healthcare (NGH) 2024, and IEEE VTC-Spring (2022, 2023). His tenure as a Guest Editor for Diagnostics MDPI spans from January 2024 to June 2025.
Research Sphere 3 (RS3) of the Information Gyroscope (iGyro) iGyro project at the Centre for Trusted Internet and Community, National University of Singapore.
[On-going research] "Building Trust in Gen AI Era: A Systematic Analysis of Global Regulatory Frameworks to Combat MDM Risks and Strengthen Digital Resilience".
Research and journal publications
Fakhar Abbas, Taeihagh, A. A multi-level fusion-based framework for multimodal fake news classification using semantic feature extraction. Int. J. Mach. Learn. & Cyber. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13042-025-02633-w, May 10, 2025, [pdf].
Fakhar Abbas and Araz Taeihagh. “Unmasking Deepfakes: A systematic review of deepfake detection and generation techniques using artificial intelligence,” Expert System with Applications, Vol. 252, Part B, 124260, May 18, 2024.[pdf].
Khalid M, Sajid MZ, Youssef A, Khan NA, Hamid MF, Abbas F “CAD-EYE: An Automated System for Multi-Eye Disease Classification Using Feature Fusion with Deep Learning Models and Fluorescence Imaging for Enhanced Interpretability,” MDPI Diagnostics, 14(23):2679, Nov 2024. [pdf]
M. Hussain, L. Fu Wei, A. Rehman, M. Ali, S.M. Waqas, and Fakhar Abbas, “Cost-aware Quantum-inspired genetic algorithm for workflow scheduling in hybrid clouds,” Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, Vol. 191, 104920, May 24, 2024.[pdf].
Kashif Shaheed, Imran Qureshi, Fakhar Abbas, et al., “EfficientRMT-Net—An Efficient ResNet-50 and Vision Transformers Approach for Classifying Potato Plant Leaf Diseases”, MDPI Sensors, Vol. 23, no. 23, 9516, Nov 2023. [pdf]
J. Iqbal, H. Jibran, A.S. al-shamayleh, Fakhar Abbas, A. Akhunzada, S.Z. Alharthi and A. Gani “Comparative study of SPI success factors in global and in-house environment for large-scale software companies,” PeerJ Computer Science, Oct. 2023, PeerJ Computer Science 9:e1656 [pdf]
A. Ahoor, Y. F. Arif, M.Z. Sajid, I. Qureshi, Fakhar Abbas, S. Jabbar, and Q. Abbas “MixNet-LD: An Automated Classification System for Multiple Lung Diseases Using Modified MixNet Model,” MDPI Diagnostics, 13(20), 3195, Oct 2023. [pdf]
I. Bashir, M.Z. Sajid, R. Kalsoom, N. Ali, I. Qureshi, Fakhar Abbas, and Q. Abbas “RDS-DR: An Improved Deep Learning Model for Classifying Severity Levels of Diabetic Retinopathy,” MDPI Diagnostics, 13(19), 3116, Sep 2023. [pdf]
S. M. Waqas, Y. Tang, Lisu Yu, and Fakhar Abbas, “A joint cluster-based RRM and Low-latency framework using the full-duplex mechanism for NR-V2X networks”, Computer Communications, Vol. 209, PP. 513-525, July 2023. [pdf]
S. M. Waqas, Y. Tang, Fakhar Abbas, H. Chen, and M. Hussain “A novel duplex deep reinforcement learning based RRM framework for next-generation V2X communication networks”, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol 233, 121004, July 2023. [pdf]
M.S. Bute, P. Fan, Q. Luo, Li Zhang, Fakhar Abbas, “QoS-Aware Content Dissemination Based on Integrated Social and Physical Attributes among Cellular and V2V Users”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology (VT), vol. 72, no. 9, pp. 12181-12194, April. 2023. [pdf]
A. Hussain, H. Chao Li, D. Ali, M. Ali, Fakhar Abbas, M. Hussain, “An optimized deep supervised hashing model for fast image retrieval,” Image and Vision Computing, Vol.133, pp. 104668, May. 2023. [pdf]
A. Hassan, S. Abbas, S. Yousuf, Fakhar Abbas, N.M. Amin, S. Ali, M.H. Mostoi, “An experimental and numerical study on the impact of various parameters in improving the heat transfer performance characteristics of a water-based photovoltaic thermal system,” Renewable Energy, Vol.202, pp. 499-512, Jan. 2023.
M. Hussain, L. Fu Wei, Fakhar Abbas, A. Rehman, M. Ali, and A. Lakhan, “A multi-objective quantum-inspired genetic algorithm for workflow healthcare application scheduling with hard and soft deadline constraints in hybrid clouds,” Applied Soft Computing, Vol. 128, 109440, October 2022. [pdf]
M.S. Bute, L. P. Fan, G. Liu, Fakhar Abbas, and Z. Ding “A cluster-based cooperative computation offloading scheme for C-V2X networks”, Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks, Vol. 132, 102862, July 2022. [pdf]
M. Hussain, L. Fu Wei, A. Rehman, Fakhar Abbas, and A. Hussain “Deadline-constrained energy-aware workflow scheduling in geographically distributed cloud data centers,” Future Generation Computer Systems, Vol. 132, pp. 211-222, March 2022. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, X. Yuan, M.S. Bute, P. Fan, “Performance Analysis Using Full Duplex Discovery Mechanism in 5G-V2X Communication Networks”, IEEE Trans. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Vol. 23, No. 8, pp. 11453-11464, Aug. 2022.
M.S. Bute, P. Fan, Z. Sheng, Fakhar Abbas, “An Efficient Distributed Task Offloading Scheme for Vehicular Edge Computing Networks”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology (VT), Vol. 70, No. 12, pp. 13149-13161, Dec. 2021. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, G. Liu, P. Fan, and Z. Khan, “An Efficient Cluster-Based Resource Management Scheme and Its Performance Analysis for C-V2X Networks” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 87071-87082, May. 2020. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, P. Fan, Z. Khan, “A Novel Low Latency V2V Resource Allocation Scheme based on Cellular V2X Communications”, IEEE Trans. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 2185-2197, June. 2019. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas and Pingzhi Fan, “Clustering-based reliable low-latency routing scheme using ACO method for vehicular networks,” Elsevier, Vehicular Communications, vol. 12, pp. 66-74, Feb. 2018. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, P. Fan, and Z. Khan. "A novel reliable low-latency multipath routing scheme for vehicular ad hoc networks." Springer, EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking (JWCN), pp. 296, Dec. 2018. [pdf]
Z. Khan, S. Fang, A. Kouba, P. Fan, F. Abbas, and H. Farman. “Street-centric Routing Scheme Using Ant Colony Optimization-based Clustering for Bus-based Vehicular Ad-hoc Network” Elsevier Computers & Electrical Engineering, vol.86, 106736, Sep. 2020. [pdf]
Z. Khan, Pingzhi Fan, S. Fang, Fakhar Abbas, “An Unsupervised Cluster-based VANET-oriented Evolving Graph (CVoEG) Model and Associated Reliable Routing Scheme” IEEE Trans. on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), vol. 20, no. 10, pp. 3844-3859, Oct. 2019. [pdf]
Z. Khan, P. Fan, Fakhar Abbas, H. Chen, and Sangsha Fang. "Two-Level Cluster-based Routing Scheme for 5G V2X Communication" IEEE Access, vol. 7, pp. 16194-16205, Jan. 2019. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, N. Ur Rehman, M. Irshad Zahoor, Irfan Jamil “Interference Mitigation in LTE HetNets by Resource Allocation” International Journal of Engineering Works, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 10-14, Sept. 2014. [pdf]
M. Irshad Zahoor, N. Ur Rehman, Fakhar Abbas, S. Adnan, “Case Study of Energy Efficiency in Massive MIMO System” International Journal of Engineering Works, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 32-37, Nov. 2014. [pdf]
International conference papers
Fakhar Abbas and Araz Taeihagh, “Semantic facial features and expression manipulation using multi-level IC-DGAN framework,” in Proc. 2024 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN), Yokohama, Japan, 2024, pp. 1-8, [pdf].
M.S. Waqas Y. Tang, Fakhar Abbas, M. Hussain, and Y.A. Bangash, “FGNN-based Improved Resource Distribution Framework for V2X Wireless Networks,” in Proc. IEEE 99th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Spring), Singapore, June. 2024, pp. 1-6. (Flagship Conference) [pdf]
M. S. Bute, P. Fan, G. Liu, Fakhar Abbas, and Z. Ding, “A Collaborative Task Offloading Scheme in Vehicular Edge Computing,” in Proc. IEEE 93rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2021-Spring), Helsinki, Finland, June. 2021, pp. 1-5. (Flagship Conference) [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, G. Liu, P. Fan, Z. Khan, and M. S. Bute, “A Vehicle Density-based Two-Stage Resource Management Scheme for 5G-V2X Networks” in Proc. IEEE Int. 91st Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2020-Spring), 25-28 May. 2020 Antwerp, Belgium, pp. 1-5. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, G. Liu, Z. Khan, K. Zheng, and P. Fan, “Clustering-based Resource Management Scheme for Latency and Sum Rate Optimization in V2X Networks” in Proc. IEEE Int. 89th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2019-Spring), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019, pp. 1-6, Jun. 2019. (Flagship Conference) [pdf]
Z. Khan, Fakhar Abbas, and H. Ullah. “A Conceptual Framework of Virtualization and Live-Migration for Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communication,” 2019 in Proc. IEEE 11th Int. Conference on Communication Software and Networks (ICCSN 2019), Chongqing, China, 12-15, pp. 590-594, Jun. 2019. [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas and Pingzhi Fan, “A Hybrid Low-Latency D2D Resource Allocation Scheme Based on Cellular V2X Networks” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops), Kansas City, MO, USA, pp. 1-6, May. 2018. [pdf]
M. Ahmad, Fakhar Abbas, Q. Chen, Muqeet. Ahmad, “A Novel Hybrid Contents Oriented Communication (COC) Technique based on V2X Networks” in Proc. IEEE 89th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2019-Spring), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1-5, Jun. 2019. (Flagship Conference) [pdf]
Fakhar Abbas, Ye Fang, et al., “Combined Resource Allocation System for Device-to-Device Communication towards LTE Networks” in Proc. 8th Int. Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering, ICCAE 2016, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 1-8, March. 2016. [pdf]
K. Sultan, Hazrat Ali, Z. Zhang, Fakhar Abbas. “Improving PAPR Reduction for OFDM using Hybrid Techniques”, 312–316, 10.1109/ICCSN.2015.7296175, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conference on Communication Software and Networks (ICCSN), Chengdu, pp. 1-5, Jun. 2015. [pdf]
Served as a program committee member (PCM) and organizer for the NUS AI research day, National University of Singapore, July 25, 2025
Served as a program committee member (PCM) for the iGyro Symposium on Mis-, Dis-, and Mal-Information (iGYRO SMDM) 2025, National University of Singapore, April 28, 2025
Served as a program committee member (PCM) and organizer for the Workshop for the Oxford Handbook of Misinformation and Disinformation, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 25-26 April 2025.
Served as an organizer for the 2024 IEEE/ACM 17th International Conference on Utility and Cloud Computing (UCC), December 16, 2024.
Served as Technical Program Committee Chair (TPC) for the IEEE 99th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Spring), Singapore, June. 2024.
Served as Technical Program Committee Chair (TPC) for the IEEE International Conference on Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies (SMARTTECH), 2020, 2022, 2024.
Professional Memberships
Member of the research team at the National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Lifetime registered Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) engineer
Senior Member of IEEE
Senior member of the IEEE Communication Society and Vehicular Technology.
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) key project team member.
Final year project (FYP) evaluation committee member of the computer science department, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Pakistan.
Guest editor of Diagnostic MDPI (Special Issue) March 2024-December 2025
Expert Systems with Applications
Neural Networks, Neurocomputing,
Engineering application of AI
Image and Vision Computing
Future generation computer systems, Computer communications
Artificial intelligence
IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics
Artificial intelligence review
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Elsevier Computer Networks and Ad Hoc Networks
IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
IEEE Access
EURASIP Journal on wireless communications and networking
Elsevier Journal of Vehicular Communications
Elsevier Journal of Ad Hoc Networks
IEEE Communication Letters, Machine Learning- Springer
IEEE VTC-Spring Conference
IEEE Trans on Network Science and Engineering,
IEEE Networks
IEEE Trans on Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing