Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer and Course Leader (Cyber Security)
University of West London – RAK Branch, UAE (Sep 2022 – Sep 2025)
Course Leadership:
Managed the delivery and quality of the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security program, coordinating with the Academic Dean and APLT. Oversaw module tutors, supervised classes and assessments, monitored student performance, participated in course committee meetings, and ensured smooth communication between branch campus tutors and program leaders.
Teaching and Research Supervision:
Undergraduate: Data Communication, Routing and Switching, Computer Architecture.
MS Cyber Security: Networks and Security, Fundamentals of Cyber Security, and advanced cybersecurity modules.
Supervised MS Cyber Security student research projects, coordinated cybersecurity programs, and contributed to curriculum development and enhancement.
Assistant Professor: Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Pakistan (Sep 2021 – Sep 2022)
Teaching:
Taught BS and MS-level courses in Computer Networks, Wireless Communication, Operating Systems, and Digital Logic Design.
Administrative and Accreditation Responsibilities:
Led the departmental committee for NCEAC/HEC accreditation, preparing course folders, Self-Assessment Reports, and faculty training. Ensured compliance with national academic standards and served as the focal point for departmental accreditation activities.
Assistant Professor: University of Haripur, Pakistan (Sep 2019 – Sep 2022)
Teaching and Supervision:
Taught BS Computer Science, BS Telecommunications and Networks, and MS Computer Science courses, including Computer Networks, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, and Computer Architecture. Supervised MS Computer Science students in research projects and guided undergraduate research work.
Research and Grants:
Principal Investigator for the START-UP Research Grant Program (SRGP), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, on the project “Identifying key challenges in mm-wave communication and overcoming them using cooperative diversity techniques for improved end-to-end performance” with a grant of PKR 1.00 million. Collaborated on international research initiatives.
Research Assistant – Communication and Network Technologies Research Lab: Kocaeli University, Turkey (Feb 2014 – Apr 2019)
Conducted research in communication and network technologies, contributing to multiple national and international projects. Assisted in the design, implementation, and evaluation of wireless communication and network security solutions. Participated in publishing research papers and presenting findings at international conferences.
Project Assistant – Exchange Program
Assisted in managing the Exchange Program between Turkish and Pakistani universities, supporting academic collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and joint research initiatives. Helped ensure smooth project execution and promoted cross-cultural academic partnerships.
Lecturer – Information Technology Department: Government Post Graduate College Mandian, Abbottabad, Pakistan (Feb 2013 – Jul 2013)
Taught MSc Computer Science students courses including Operating Systems, Computer Networks, and Digital Logic Design. Delivered lectures, guided students in practical assignments, and supported research-oriented learning.
Assistant Network Administrator: National IT Park (NIP), Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, Islamabad, Pakistan (Apr 2010 – May 2011)
Assisted in managing network operations, including troubleshooting network issues, installing software, and maintaining network infrastructure to ensure smooth IT services.
Journals/ Publications
Kiyoshi K., Dawar Khan, Asshad M., Zhanglin C., Hideaki U., Recent advances in vision-based indoor navigation: A systematic literature review, Computers & Graphics, Volume 104, May 2022, Pages 24-45.
Asshad M., Adnan K., Kerem K., Comparative Performance Analysis of Cooperative and Multi Dual-Hop Relay Networks Using MGF Approach, International Journal of Communication Systems, July 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.4545
Asshad M., Sajjad K., Adnan K., Kerem K., Dawson M., Cooperative Communications Using Relay Nodes for Next Generation Wireless Networks with Optimal Selection Techniques: A Review, IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2019, 5(4), 177-185.
Sajjad K., Asshad M., Kerem K., A Power Control Algorithm (PCA) and Software Tool for Femtocells in LTE-A Networks, Sakarya University Journal of Science (SAUJS), 2018, 22(4), 1124-1129.
Marwan D., Asshad M., Kerem K., Channel Capacity Analysis of Multiple Antenna Systems for Next Generation Wireless Communication Systems, Düzce University Science and Technology Journal, 2017, 5(2), 429-440.
Asshad M., Adnan K., Kerem K., Sajjad K., Using Moment Generating Function for Performance Analysis in Non-Regenerative Cooperative Relay Networks with Max-Min Relay Selection, AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, vol.120, Feb 2020.
Yanqing Cui, Islam Zada, Asshad M., Sara Shahzad, Analysis of Service-Oriented Architecture and Scrum Software Development Approach for IIoT, Scientific Programming, Hindawi, Volume 2021, Article ID 6611407, Jan 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6611407
Muhammad Faisal Abrar, Sikandar Ali, Asshad M., Muhammad Faran Majeed, A framework for modeling structural association among De-Motivators of scaling agile, Journal of Software: Evolution and Process, 03 June 2021, https://doi.org/10.1002/smr.2366
M. Ashif Saeed, Khalid M., Asshad M., An Energy-Efficient Routing Mechanism (EERM) for Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks, Wireless Personal Communication, 03 Feb 2021, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-179741/v1
Li Hou, Qi Liu, Asshad M., Mueen Uddin, Hizbullah Khattak, Spatiotemporal Analysis of Residents in Shanghai by Utilizing Chinese Microblog Weibo Data, Mobile Information Systems, vol. 2021, Article ID 8396771, 10 pages, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8396771
Zhongmei Zhang, Asshad M., Zhongguo Yang, Sikandar Ali, Shaher Suleman Slehat, A Dynamic Declarative Composition Scheme for Stream Data Services, Mobile Information Systems, vol. 2021, Article ID 2502083, 8 pages, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/2502083
Iqra K., M. Naeem, Asshad M., A Comprehensive Analysis Of Image Steganography And Its Techniques, Journal of Webology, 104, Nov 2021, Pages 2522-2532
Ume H., M. Naeem Khan, Asshad M., Zhanglin C., Hideaki U., COVID-19 Detection And IP Discrimination Using Deep Learning – State Of The Art, Webology, Nov 2021, Pages 1649-1663
Rooh Ullah Jan, Muhammad Usman, Asshad M., Muhammad Faisal Abrar, Sikandar Ali, Scaling Agile Adoption Motivators from Management Perspective: An Analytical Hierarchy Process Approach, Scientific Programming, vol. 2021, Article ID 4522273, 16 pages, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/4522273
Asim Shahzad, Jamaluddin Mir, Asshad M., The Web Spam Taxonomy and Algorithms for Detection and Prevention of Web Spamming – A Systematic Review, International Journal of Computational Intelligence in Control, Dec 2021, Pages 451-486
Asim Shahzad, Jamaluddin Mir, Asshad M., A Comparative Analysis of COVID Forecasting by Using Various Machine Learning Methods, International Journal of Computational Intelligence in Control, Lahore Garrison University Research Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology, Volume 6, Issue 1, Pages 69-80, 2022
Khalid I., Asshad M., A Threshold-based Steganographic Approach for Improved Security with Payload and PSNR, International Research Journal of Advances in Computing Sciences, pp. 37–53, 2023
Ali O., Asshad M., Retinal Fundus Image Segmentation using U-Net Deep Neural Network, International Research Journal of Advances in Computing Sciences, pp. 21–36, 2023
International Conferences
Asshad M., Sajjad K., Adnan K., Kerem K., Performance Analysis of Multi-Node Cooperative Network with Amplified and Forward Relay Protocol, IEEE 1st International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference, Ankara, Turkey, 2019, 11(6-7), 118-125
Asshad M., Sajjad K., Adnan K., Kerem K., Evaluation of Multi Dual-Hop and Cooperative Relay Networks using MGF Based Analysis, IEEE 1st International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference, Ankara, Turkey, 2019, 11(6-7), 114-118
Asshad M., Sajjad K., Adnan K., Kerem K., Analysis On Relay Protocols for Wireless Cooperative Communication In Rayleigh Fading Channel, International Engineering Research Symposium, Düzce, Turkey, 11-13 Sept. 2017, ISBN: 978-605-81933-0-7
Sajjad K., Asshad M., Kerem K., Transmit Power Control (TPC) Algorithm for LTE-A Femtocells Network, IEEE PIMRC Conference 2016, Turkey, ISBN: 978-605-81933-0-7
Sajjad K., Asshad M., Kerem K., Adnan K., A Novel Radio Resource Management Technique for Femtocells in LTE-Pro Network, International Engineering Research Symposium, Düzce, Turkey, 11-13 Sept. 2017, ISBN: 978-605-81933-0-7
Abrar A., Asshad M., Imran S., Enhancing Security Features in RSA Cryptosystem, IEEE Symposium on Computer and Informatics (ISCI 2012), Penang, Malaysia, pp. 214-217
Sajjad K., Adnan K., Kerem K., Asshad M., A New Fractional Frequency Reuse Method for Interference Management in LTE-A HetNet, Signal Processing and Communication Applications (SIU) Conference, Gebze, Turkey, 24-26 April 2019
