Artificial intelligence: machine learning, generative AI, neural networks and intelligent sensing
Wireless networks: wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, cognitive radio and cellular communications
Localization: position estimation, network navigation and location-assisted communication
Security: computer, network, Internet and information security
Energy and systems: electric vehicles, smart grids, electric circuits and probabilistic system analysis
Communication Systems and Networks research group at COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus is involved in work which spans wireless networks, intelligent communication, interference avoidance, information security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, electric vehicles and smart grids.
Landslide monitoring and early warning
Integrated and multidisciplinary investigation of high-risk landslides using space, air and ground-based remote sensing, in collaboration with the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. NCGSA award, 2022. Funding: 18 million PKR.
Electric quad bike
Design and development of an electric quad bike. Ignite NGIRI-funded project.
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AI-based railway crossing security
Railway crossing security system using artificial intelligence. Ignite NGIRI-funded project.
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Landslide monitoring sensor node
Design and development of a sensor node for landslide monitoring and prediction, supported by NCGSA project funding.
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Grid temperature profiling using a UAV
Ignite NGIRI-funded project.
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Front-wheel electric-powered hybrid motorbike
Ignite NGIRI-funded project.
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Electronic voting machine
Supported by COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
ipgrab
Dr. Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam administers and contributes to the ipgrab open source packet sniffer project, which is distributed with Debian Linux. This work involves low level systems and network programming and protocol analysis.
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Industrial engineering
Industry experience of Dr. Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam includes project administration and supervision of installation and commissioning of Caterpillar power plants, remote generator monitoring, heat recovery systems, electronic controls and hardware development.