TM271 Machine Learning and Deep Learning

TM129 Technologies in Practice

TM354 Software Engineering

TM105 Introduction to Programming

TM352 Web, mobile and cloud technologies

TM260 Security, ethics and privacy in IT and Computing

TM103 Computer Organization and Architecture

M110 Python Programming

TU170 Computing Essentials

May-2018 to March 2023 (Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KPK, Pakistan)

Ø  Assistant Professor.

Ø  Member of Graduate Studies Committee.

Ø  Member of Board of Studies.

Ø  Focal person Pakistan Qualification Register Higher Education Commission Pakistan (PQR-HEC.

Ø  Focal Person National Grassroots Innovative Research Initiative (NGIRI.

Ø  Member Program Self-Assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                         

Teaching Advanced analysis of algorithms, management information system, Data Mining to Bachelor and Master Program. Supervising and counselling master’s student research. 

As Member of Graduate Study Committee member, I am responsible for evaluation of student research, supervisory committee assignment, evaluating the curriculum requirements.

As a Member of Board of Studies, I am responsible for revising, developing, updating curriculum as BS, Master and MS level. During this time, I have developed two new programs (BS Data Science, and BS Artificial intelligence). I have also developed the curriculum for PhD Computer Science.

As a Focal Person PQR, I am responsible for communication with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan related to the degrees offered by our university. I am ensuring the requirement of the degree, nomenclature of the degrees, and facilitating the verification and attestation process of the degrees.

As a Focal Person NGIRI, I am motivating the students for innovative ideas, product development and encouraging them to participate in national competitions. Recently, four teams from our university participated in a national competition.

As a Program Member for program self-assessment, I am responsible for assessing the MS Computer Science Program on a periodic basis. The assessment enables us to find the strong and weak points of the program.

Aug- 2017 to Apr-2018 (Preston University, Kohat, Pakistan)

Ø  Assistant Professor / Chairperson Dept. of CS.

RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                         

As Chairman of the Department, responsible for all academic activities, course, curriculum management, workload distribution, overall observation, teacher evaluations, examination department coordination.

Teaching Various subject at BS(CS) i.e. Analysis of algorithms, Compiler Construction, Programing concepts using JAVA, Data Structure and algorithms

Feb-2013 to July 2017 (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)

Ø  Research Associate.

Working on different research projects, including

Ø  Automata based classification to predict the tourist intentions for revisiting a place.

Ø  Information loss minimization in associative classification.

Ø  Automata based classification.

July 2009 – Nov 2012 (Kardan University, Afghanistan)

Ø  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ Head of CS Department.

Ø  RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY.

Ø  MEMBER OF ACADEMIC COUNCIL.

RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                         

As Head of Department, responsible for all academic activities, course, curriculum management, workload distribution, overall observation, teacher evaluations, examination department coordination.

Teaching Various subjects at BS (CS) i.e. Data Mining, Data Ware Housing, Database Systems, Data Structure and algorithms, Object Oriented Programming, Programming Concepts, Analysis of Algorithms, Distributed Databases, etc.

As a research associate, responsible for reviewing the ongoing research activities, mostly related to demanding public sector problems, social, economic, and technological activities. Provides guideline to outgoing students about the concrete technological field of success, improvement and stability of the country.

As a member of the academic council, responsible for curricula designing, course outline revision and close coordination with other faculties for the same task.

September 2006 – June 2009 (IBMS/CS, Agricultural University Peshawar)

Ø  Lecture/Assistant In-charge CS department

Ø  MEMBER OF QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

Ø  MEMBER OF BOARD OF STUDIES

As assistant In-Charge, responsible for assisting the Head of CS Department in academic activities, workload distribution, resource management, efficient resource allocation and ensuring the smooth operation of daily educational activities.

As a member of QEC, responsible for, to assure quality education, curricula, syllabus and student / teacher evaluation.

As a member of Board of studies, responsible for quality research, MS student’s research review and Subject Expert.

September 2002- August 2006 (Govt. Postgraduate College of Management Sciences Mardan)

Ø  COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR

Ø  IN-CHARGE COMPUTER LITERACY PROGRAM

As an Instructor, teaching different courses at various level i.e.

M. Com (System Analysis & Design)

B. Com (Hons) - II (E-Commerce)

B Com (Hons) - I (SAD)

Diploma in I.T (Programming Languages)

February 2004 – August 2006 (Ansi Institute of Management Sciences) Mardan

Ø  VISITING LECTURER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

MBA                                  (Fundamental of E-Business)

                                           (Introduction to IT)

                                           (Computer Application to Business)

MCS                                   Database Systems

B Com.                (Fundamental of Programming in C++)

1. 1	Anwar, R. W., Abrar, M., Salam, A., & Ullah, F. (2025). Federated learning with LSTM for intrusion detection in IoT-based wireless sensor networks: A multi-dataset analysis. PeerJ Computer Science, 11, e2751. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.2751​CoLab
   2	Anwer, R. W., Abrar, M., & Ullah, F. (2025). Transformative transfer learning for MRI brain tumor precision: Innovative insights. IEEE Access. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.389079254​ResearchGate
   3	Abrar, M. (2025). Enhanced fuzzy deep learning for plant disease detection to boost the agricultural economic growth. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science & Applications, 16(2). https://thesai.org/Publications/ViewPaper?Code=IJACSA&Issue=2&SerialNo=133&Volume=16​The Science and Information Organization+1The Science and Information Organization+1
   4	Asif, M., Abrar, M., Salam, A., Amin, F., Ullah, F., Shah, S., & AlSalman, H. (2025). Intelligent two-phase dual authentication framework for Internet of Medical Things. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 1760. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84713-5​Nature
   5	Abrar, M., Aboraya, W., Khaliq, R. A., Subramanian, K. P., Al Husaini, Y., & Abdulla, M. (2025). AI-powered learning pathways: Personalized learning and dynamic assessments. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science & Applications, 16(1).​
   6	Shah, D., Khan, M. A. U., Abrar, M., & Tahir, M. (2025). Dual-view deep learning model for accurate breast cancer detection in mammograms. International Journal of Intelligent Systems, 2025(1), 7638868. https://doi.org/10.1155/int/7638868​ResearchGate+1Wiley Online Library+1
   7	Qazi, S., Shah, D., Khan, M. A. U., Ali, S., Abrar, M., Khan, A., & Tahir, M. (2025). m5C-TNKmer: Identification of 5-methylated base cytosine of ribonucleic acid using supervised machine learning techniques. Engineering Reports, 7(1), e13073. https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.13073​
   8	Sabbah, T., Ashraf, M., & Abrar, M. (2024). Enhanced support vectors based oversampling method. In Proceedings of the 25th International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT) (pp. 1–7). https://dblp.org/db/conf/acit3/acit2024​dblp
   9	Abdclmegid, L. A., Abrar, M., & Ismaeel, A. A. K. (2024). Enhancing IoT security through sentiment analysis: A framework for improved threat detection and adaptive response. In Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.
   10	Advanced neural network-based model for predicting court decisions on child custody, M Abrar, A Salam, F Ullah, M Nadeem, H AlSalman, M Mukred, F Amin, PeerJ Computer Science 10, e2293, 2024
   11	Extended dipeptide compositio framework for accurate identification of anticancer peptides, F Ullah, A Salam, M Nadeem, F Amin, H AlSalman, M Abrar, T Alfakih, Scientific Reports 14 (1), 17381, 2024
   12	m 5 C-TNKmer: Identification of 5-methylated base Cytosine of Ribonucleic Acid using Supervised Machine Learning Techniques, D Shah, MAU Khan, S Ali, M Abrar, A Khan, M Tahir, Authorea Preprints, 2024
   13	An effective deep learning-based approach for splice site identification in gene expression, M Ali, D Shah, S Qazi, IA Khan, M Abrar, S Zahir, Science Progress 107 (3), 00368504241266588, 2024
   14	DeepSplice: a deep learning approach for accurate prediction of alternative splicing events in the human genome, M Abrar, D Hussain, IA Khan, F Ullah, MA Haq, MA Aleisa, A Alenizi,Frontiers in Genetics 15, 1349546, 2024
   15	Securing Smart Manufacturing by Integrating Anomaly Detection with Zero-Knowledge Proofs, A Salam, M Abrar, F Amin, F Ullah, IA Khan, BF Alkhamees, H Alsalman, IEEE Access, 2024
   16	Enhancing the Quality and Authenticity of Synthetic Mammogram Images for Improved Breast Cancer Detection, D Shah, MAU Khan, M Abrar, F Amin, BF Alkhamees, H AlSalman, IEEE Access, 2024
   17	Optimizing Breast Cancer Detection With an Ensemble Deep Learning Approach, D Shah, MAU Khan, M Abrar, M Tahir, International Journal of Intelligent Systems 2024 (1), 5564649, 2024
   18	Reliable Breast Cancer Diagnosis with Deep Learning: DCGAN‐Driven Mammogram Synthesis and Validity Assessment, D Shah, MA Ullah Khan, M Abrar,Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing 2024 (1), 1122109, 2024
   19	Revolutionizing Brain Tumor Segmentation in MRI with Dynamic Fusion of Handcrafted Features and Global Pathway-based Deep Learning, F Ullah, M Nadeem, M Abrar, KSII Transactions on Internet & Information Systems 18 (1), 2024
   20	Efficient Data Collaboration Using Multi-Party Privacy Preserving Machine Learning Framework, A Salam, M Abrar, F Ullah, IA Khan, F Amin, GS Choi, IEEE Access, 2023
   21	Evolutionary Model for Brain Cancer-Grading and Classification, F Ullah, M Nadeem, M Abrar, F Amin, A Salam, A Alabrah, H AlSalman, IEEE Access, 2023
   22	Enhancing Brain Tumor Segmentation Accuracy through Scalable Federated Learning with Advanced Data Privacy and Security Measures, F Ullah, M Nadeem, M Abrar, F Amin, A Salam, S Khan, Mathematics 11 (19), 4189, 2023
   23	Brain Tumor Segmentation from MRI Images Using Handcrafted Convolutional Neural Network, F Ullah, M Nadeem, M Abrar, M Al-Razgan, T Alfakih, F Amin, A Salam, Diagnostics 13 (16), 2650, 2023
   24	Deep Learning Techniques for Web-Based Attack Detection in Industry 5.0: A Novel Approach, A Salam, F Ullah, F Amin, M Abrar, Technologies 11 (4), 107, 2023
   25	Brain Tumor Segmentation Using a Patch-Based Convolutional Neural Network: A Big Data Analysis Approach, F Ullah, A Salam, M Abrar, F Amin, Mathematics 11 (7), 1635, 2023
   26	A Convolutional Neural Network Model for Wheat Crop Disease Prediction, MAK Mahmood Ashraf, Mohammad Abrar, Nauman Qadeer, Abdulrahman A. Alshdadi, Computers, Materials & Continua 75 (2), 3867–3882, 2023
   27	Deep Learning Techniques for Web-Based Attack Detection in Industry 5.0: A Novel Approach. Technologies 2023, 11, 107, A Salam, F Ullah, F Amin, M Abrar, Data Science and Big Data in Biology, Physical Science and Engineering, 48, 2023
   28	Smart MobiNet: A Deep Learning Approach for Accurate Skin Cancer Diagnosis, M Suleman, F Ullah, G Aldehim, D Shah, M Abrar, A Irshad, S Ayouni, CMC-COMPUTERS MATERIALS & CONTINUA 77 (3), 3533-3549, 2023
   29	Machine Health Surveillance System by Using Deep Learning Sparse Autoencoder, F Ullah, A Salam, M Abrar, M Ahmad, F Ullah, A Khan, A Alharbi, 2022
   30	Ransomware Early Detection Model using API-Calls at Runtime by Random Decision Forests, MIKKAS IZAZ AHMAD KHAN, FAIZAN ULLAH, MOHAMMAD ABRAR, SABIR SHAH, FAWAD TAJ, International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences (IRBAS) 10 (April), 349-359, 2022
   31	Mining predicate rules without minimum support threshold, HI Ahmad, ATH Sim, R Ibrahim, SMA Shah, M Abrar, A Gul, Kuwait Journal of Science 48 (4), 2021
   32	Deep GRU-CNN model for COVID-19 detection from chest X-rays data, PM Shah, F Ullah, D Shah, A Gani, C Maple, Y Wang, M Abrar, SU Islam, Ieee Access 10, 35094-35105, 2021
   33	Modified decision tree technique for ransomware detection at runtime through API calls, F Ullah, Q Javaid, A Salam, M Ahmad, N Sarwar, D Shah, M Abrar, Scientific Programming 2020 (1), 8845833, 2020
   34	A review of the usable food delivery apps, HUR Rahman, M Ashraf, M Abrar, A Mehmood, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) 8 (12), 85-91, 2019
   35	Associative Classification using Automata with Structure based Merging, M Abrar, ATH Sim, S Abbas, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications 10 (7), 2019
   36	Comparative Analysis of Mobile Phone Usability for Younger and Older Adults, FZ Mahmood Ashraf, Sehrish Majeed, Thabit Sabbah, Mohammad Abrar, Indian Journal of Science and Technology 11 (23), 1-6, 2018
   37	Physicality and Usability Guidelines to Overcome the Interaction Complexities, TS Mahmood Ashraf, Rabia Shakir, Mohammad Abrar*, Muhammad Tahir, Indian Journal of Science and Technology 11 (23), 1-22, 2018
   38	Effects of Pruning on Accuracy in Associative Classification, M Abrar, ATH Sim, Journal of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences 9 (4), 2017
   39	CDBFIP: Common database forensic investigation processes for Internet of Things, A Al-Dhaqm, S Razak, SH Othman, KKR Choo, WB Glisson, A Ali, M Abrar, IEEE Access 5, 24401-24416, 2017
   40	INFORMATION LOSS MINIMIZATION USING AUTOMATA BASED ASSOCIATIVE CLASSIFICATION, M Abrar, ATH Sim, HJ Mei, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology 88 (1), 89-99, 2016
   41	Automata Bases Associative Classification (AAC) for Data Mining, M Abrar, ATH Sim, JM Hee, Proceedings of 2016 6th International Workshop on Computer Science , 2016
   42	M Abrar, ATH Sim, D Shah, S Khusro (2014)  WEATHER PREDICTION USING CLASSIFICATION, , 36.  Science International 26 (5), 2217, 2014
   43	Blocking of Malicious Websites and Performance Evaluation of a Gateway, SIU Shujaat Ali, Muhammad Abrar, Abdusalam, Science Series Data Report (SSDR) 4 (8), 2-22, 2012
   44	Comparing Adaptive Medium Access Control Protocol with Sensor Medium Access Control Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks, M Abrar, M Amin, 2011
   45	Comparison of OLSR & DYMO Routing Protocols on the Basis of Different Performance Metrics in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, SR Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Abrar, Abdusalam, American Journal of Scientific Research, 34-47, 2011
   46	Comparing Adaptive Medium Access Control Protocol with Sensor Medium Access Control for Wireless Sensor Network, MA Abdusalam, Muhammad Abrar, American Journal of Scientific Research (AJSR), 47-59, 2011
   47	Seasonal to Inter-annual Climate Prediction Using Data Mining KNN Technique, Z Jan, M Abrar, S Bashir, AM Mirza, Wireless Networks, Information Processing and Systems, 40-51,