Ahmad Ali Tabassam

Lecturer

Department of Computer Science
a.tabassam@nu.edu.pk
(061) 111-128-128

Introduction

Mr. Ahmad Ali Tabassam is a foreign faculty member and joined the National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES) as a Lecturer in January 2024. He previously served as a Lecturer at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Vehari Campus, and worked as a Scientific Research Assistant at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany, as well as an Automation Engineer at I/O Control GmbH, Germany. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany, a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Mr. Tabassam has contributed to research projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the European Union, and has published in reputed journals and conferences. His research interests include Industrial Automation, Cognitive Radios, Remote Sensing & GIS, Precision Agriculture, and Machine/Deep Learning.

Education

MS(Information Technology) Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts Germany, 2007

MS(Computer Science), International Islamic University, Islamabad, 2005

BS(Computer Science), Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, 2002

Publications

1. A.A. Tabassam and M. U. Suleman, “Game Theory in Wireless and Cognitive Radio Networks – Coexistence of Advanced Industrial Communication Systems Perspective” IEEE Symposium on Wireless Technology & Applications, Bandung, Malaysia, Sept 2012.
2. A.A. Tabassam, M. U. Suleman, S.H.R. Tirmazi, and S. Khan, “Spectrum Estimation and Spectrum Hole Opportunities Prediction for Cognitive Radios Using Higher-Order Statistics,” 7th IEEE Int’l Conf. on Wireless Advanced, London, 2011.
3. A.A. Tabassam, M. U. Suleman, S. Khan, and S. Kalsait, “Building Cognitive Radios in MATLAB Simulink – A Step Towards Future Wireless Technology,” 7th IEEE Int’l Conf. on Wireless Advanced, London, June 2011.
4. A.A. Tabassam, F.A. Ali, S. Kalsait, and M. U. Suleman, “Building Software Defined-Radios in MATLAB Simulink – A Step Towards Cognitive Radios,” 13th IEEE Int’l Conf. on Computer Modeling and Simulation, Cambridge, UK, 2011.
5. A.A. Tabassam, Bluetooth Security in Industrial Networks: concepts, components and applications of software defined radio, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, September 2010.
6. M. K. Khan, A. A. Tabassam, and F. A. Ali, “Simulation Analysis of Bluetooth Piconets Self-disturbance in Industrial Applications: A Case Study”, in Proc. IEEE Int’l Conf. Telecommunication, St.-Petersburg, Russian Federation, Oct. 2009.
7. A.A. Tabassam, H. Trsek, H. Heiss, and J Jürgen, “Fast and Seamless Handover for Secure Mobile Industrial Applications with 802.11r,” published in Proceedings of 5th IEEE International Workshop on Performance and Management of Wireless and Mobile Networks (P2MNET), Zürich, Switzerland, 20-23 Oct. 2009.
8. A.A. Tabassam and S. Heiss, “Bluetooth Clock Recovery and Hop Sequence Synchronization Using Software Defined Radio,” published in Proc. of IEEE 2008 Region 5 Technical, Professional, and Student Conference, USA April 2008.
9. D.M.A. Hussain, A.A. Tabassam, M.Z. Khan, S.A. Haq, and Z. Ahmed, “Bluetooth: A Case Study for Industrial applications,” published in Proc. of IEEE Int’l Conf. on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation, Bridgeport, USA, Dec. 2007.
10. A.A. Tabassam and S. Heiss, “Bluetooth device discovery and hop synchronization by the eavesdropper,” published in Proceedings of ICET07, 3rd IEEE Int’l Conference on Emerging Technology, Islamabad 12-13 Nov. 2007.
11. S. Irfan- Ullah, A.A. Tabassam, and S.H. Khiyal, “Cryptanalytic Weaknesses in Modern Stream Ciphers and Recommendations for Improving Their Security Levels,” in IEEE Int’l Conf. on Emerging Technology, Islamabad Sept. 2005.

Collaborations at National and International Level

REVIEWS • CS’18: Smart Cites Symposium 22-23 April, 2018.
• Int’l Conf. on Communication and Computer Engineering (ICOCOE), a Springer LNEE Series’15.
• IEEE Journal on Selected Area in Communication: Cognitive Radio Series, Mar’ 2014.
• IEEE Symposium on Computer Applications & Industrial Electronics 2014, Malaysia.
• IEEE Conference on Wireless Sensors (ICWiSe) 2013, Sarawak, Malaysia.
• IEEE Symposium on Wireless Technology & Applications 2013, Kuching, Malaysia.
• IEEE Symposium on Computers & Informatics 2013, Langkawi, Malaysia.

Detail of Funded Projects

▪ 5x Engineering & Commissioning Automation Projects – QVC Hückelhoven, Arvato Dorsten, Lidl Berlin & Nederland, Klingel. Funded by: QVC – West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, Lidl Distribution Germany, Arvato Distribution Germany, Short-Description: Engineering and on-Site Commission the automation system for QVC an American cable, satellite and broadcast network, and TV channels and shopping using TIA Portal; PROFINET, Any-Bus Coupling, Asi-Safety Solution, Festo Electro-Pneumatic Solutions.
▪ 3x Engineering, Distribution & Simulation – Compass Germany, Baldur-Garten, Germany, Publikat, Germany Funded by: Compass, Baldur-Garten and Publikat Germany Short-Description: Engineering, Development and on-Site Commission the automation solutions for warehouse using the Database Servers, Visual Studio and VisiWin Software. ▪ SDR – Evaluation and Commissioning of Software Defined Radio (01.2008 – 04.2008) Funded by: Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences, 32657 Lemgo, Germany Short-Description: Evaluation and commission of software-defined radio solution (USRP) for cognitive systems and Bluetooth protocol analysis was carried out. It evaluates the various authentication methods for wireless solutions, as well as their implementations and real-time performance behavior.
▪ Realtime Automation Networks in Moving Industrial Environments (04.2008 – 09.2009) Funded by: German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 10115 Berlin, Germany. Short-Description: Realization of different wireless technologies and solutions for the services in industrial robotics was presented, to fulfill the criterion of real-time communication, fast roaming & adaption in a harsh environment.
▪ VuTAT- Vulnerability Tests of Automation Technology Components (10.2009 – 09.2010) Funded by: Institute Industrial IT, Ostwestfalen-Lippe, 32657 Lemgo, Germany. Short-Description: A framework for the analysis and detection of vulnerabilities in various automation technology components was developed. Afterwards, the comprehensive evaluation and further extensions of existing vulnerabilities testing tools were carried.