CURRICULUM VITAE

MUHAMMAD NADEEM IQBAL

Postal Address: Flat # 3, 11 HC, Canal Garden
Email: nadeem.iqbal537@gmail.com
Near Bahria Town, Lahore.
Cell: 0092-300-7470-599
Permanent Address: St. Muslim Masjid, Kamoke

Distt. Gujranwala.

VISION STATEMENT

To promote the virtues of objectivity, scientific method and scholarly inquiry so that students can bring important critical thinking
skills to their professional careers.

SALIENT FEATURES OF MY CANDIDATURE

 HEC Approved PhD Supervisor

 Around 15 years of teaching experience
 GRE-ETS (International) scores. Q: 800 / 800, V: 580 / 800 (Old pattern) (Test year: 2011)
 NTS-GAT Subject Test score: 74
 Research in cryptography using the pieces of chess & 15-puzzle AI problem, chaotic systems and DNA computing.
 Have good command of English writing

AREAS OF RESEARCH

 Cryptography
 Image Processing
 Multimedia Encryption
 Computer Graphics
 Theorem Proving (just for MS research, it is no more active)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Ph.D Thesis “A Chaos Based Novel Paradigm for Images Cryptography using DNA Computing and Automata
Techniques.”

Research Assistant (during MS degree) (Oct 2011 to April 2012)

System Analysis & Verification (SAVE) Lab, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS), NUST, Pakistan

[www.save.seecs.nust.edu.pk]

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Iqbal, N., & Hanif, M. (2021). An efficient grayscale image encryption scheme based on variable length row-column
swapping operations. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 1-35. (Springer IF: 2.757)

2. Iqbal, N., Hanif, M., Abbas, S., Khan, M. A., & Rehman, Z. U. (2021). Dynamic 3D scrambled image based RGB image
encryption scheme using hyperchaotic system and DNA encoding. Journal of Information Security and Applications,
58, 102809. (Elsevier IF: 3.872)
 3. Iqbal, N., Naqvi, R. A., Atif, M., Khan, M. A., Hanif, M., Abbas, S., & Hussain, D. (2021). On the image encryption
algorithm based on the chaotic system, DNA encoding and Castle. IEEE Access. (IEEE IF: 3.367)

4. Iqbal, N., Abbas, S., Khan, M. A., Fatima, A., Ahmed, A., & Anwer, N. (2020). Efficient image cipher based on the
movement of king on the chessboard and chaotic system. Journal of Electronic Imaging, 29(2), 023025.
(IS&T and SPIE, IF: 0.78)

5. Iqbal, N., Hanif, M., Abbas, S., Khan, M. A., Almotiri, S. H., & Al Ghamdi, M. A. (2020). DNA strands level scrambling
based color image encryption scheme. IEEE Access, 8, 178167-178182. (IEEE IF: 3.367)

6. Iqbal, N., Abbas, S., Khan, M. A., Alyas, T., Fatima, A., & Ahmad, A. (2019). An RGB Image Cipher Using Chaotic
Systems, 15-Puzzle Problem and DNA Computing. IEEE Access, 7, 174051-174071. (IEEE IF: 3.367)

7. Bashir, Z., Iqbal, N., & Hanif, M. (2021). A novel gray scale image encryption scheme based on pixels’ swapping
operations. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 80(1), 1029-1054. (Springer IF: 2.757)

8. Malik, M. A., Bashir, Z., Iqbal, N., & Imtiaz, M. A. (2020). Color image encryption algorithm based on hyper-chaos and
DNA computing. IEEE Access, 8, 88093-88107. (IEEE IF: 3.367)

9. Hanif, M., Abbas, S., Khan, M. A., Iqbal, N., Rehman, Z. U., Saeed, M. A., & Mohamed, E. M. (2020). A Novel and
Efficient Multiple RGB Images Cipher Based on Chaotic System and Circular Shift Operations. IEEE Access, 8, 146408-
146427. (IEEE IF: 3.367)

10. Hanif, M., Naqvi, R. A., Abbas, S., Khan, M. A., & Iqbal, N. (2020). A novel and efficient 3D multiple images encryption
scheme based on chaotic systems and swapping operations. IEEE Access, 8, 123536-123555. (IEEE IF: 3.367)

11. Bashir, Z., Malik, M. G., Hussain, M., & Iqbal, N. (2021). Multiple RGB images encryption algorithm based on elliptic
curve, improved Diffie Hellman protocol. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 1-31. (Springer IF: 2.757)

SUMBITTED ARTICLES

1. Iqbal, N, Hanif, M, Rehman, Z. U & Zohaib, M. On the novel image encryption based on chaotic system and DNA
computing. Multimedia Tools and Applications. (Revision submitted).
2. Iqbal, N, Fatima, T, Hanif, M. Cardioid drawing algorithm based on the classical Bresenham’s approach. The Visual
Computer.
3. Iqbal, N., Image encryption using Queen. Multimedia Tools and Applications.
4. Iqbal, N, Khan, M. A., Lee, S. W., Multi-image cipher based on the random walk of knight in a virtual 3D chessboard.
Multimedia Tools and Applications

CONFERENCE PUBLICATION

Iqbal, N., Hasan, O., Siddique, U., & Awwad, F. (2019, February). Formalization of Asymptotic Notations in HOL4. In 2019 IEEE
4th International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems (ICCCS) (pp. 383-387). IEEE.

CO-SUPERVISION OF PhD THESES (In Progress)

- I am co-supervising the two students in their PhD theses.

- Muhammad Hussain from Dept. of Mathematics, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.

- Saad Farooqi from Dept. of Computer Science, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Lahore Campus.

SUPERVISION OF MS/M.PHIL THESES (Completed)

- Developed a Novel Algorithm for Drawing Cardiod using the Bresenham’s Approach (Student Name: Tahseen Fatima)
- A New Technique for Drawing Nephroid using the Bresenham’s Approach (Student Name: Umar Hameed)
SUPERVISION OF MS/M.PHIL THESES (In Progress)

- A Novel 5 × 5 Magic Square Based Image Encryption Scheme (Student Name: Mutahir Zulfiqar)

- An Image Encryption Algorithm Using the 2D Naïve Scrambled Image (Student Name: Hira Aziz)

SUPERVISION OF MS/M.PHIL PROJECTS (In Progress)

- Implementation of a research article “Wang, X., & Xu, D. (2015). A novel image encryption scheme using chaos and Langton’s
Ant cellular automaton. Nonlinear Dynamics, 79(4), 2449-2456.” (Student Name: Sabahat Luqman)

- Implementation of a research article “Parvin, Z., Seyedarabi, H., & Shamsi, M. (2016). A new secure and sensitive image
encryption scheme based on new substitution with chaotic function. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 75(17), 10631-10648.”

(Student Name: Hafsa Iqbal)

REVIEWER OF JOURNALS

Signal Processing: Image Communication (Elsevier)

Journal of Information Security and Applications (Elsevier)

Imaging Science Journal (Taylor & Francis)

Applied Artificial Intelligence (Taylor & Francis)

COURSES OF INTEREST

Advanced Analysis of Algorithms, Discrete Structures, Programming Fundamentals, Object Oriented Programming, Computer
Graphics, Cryptrography, Computer Organization & Assembly Language, DLD, Theory of Automata, Data Structures & Algorithms,
Modeling and Simulation, Calculus, Numerical Computing, Logic, GRE, GMAT, SAT.

EDUCATION

 Ph.D Computer Science (2016-2020)

National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Pakistan [www.ncbae.edu.pk]

Duration: 4 years Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00

 MS Computational Science & Engineering (2009-2011)

Research Centre for Modeling & Simulation (RCMS), NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan [www.rcms.nust.edu.pk]

Duration: 2 years Cumulative GPA: 3.40/4.00

Research Area: Formal Methods/Formal Verification

Main Modules: Modeling & Analysis, Advanced Model Checking, Artificial Intelligence & Modeling, High Performance
Parallel Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Stochastic Modeling & Simulation, Probability & Statistics

 M.Sc Computer Science (2001-2003)

Punjab University College of Information Technology, University of the Punjab,Lahore, Pakistan [www.pucit.edu.pk]

Duration: 2 years Grade: First Class Degree

 B.Sc (majors in Mathematics) (1996-1998)

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan [www.pu.edu.pk]

Duration: 2 years Grade: First Class Degree

SCHOLARSHIP
  I did my MS and PhD degree programs by securing HEC indigenous scholarship with a total funding of around Rs. 1.5
million.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE, LAHORE, Pakistan

- Assistant Professor (January 2021 to Present)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES, LAHORE, Pakistan

- Assistant Professor (Head of Dept. of CS) (December 2015 to December 2020)

UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA LAHORE CAMPUS, Pakistan

- Assistant Professor (Head of Dept. of CS & IT) (March 2013 to December 2015)

ISRA UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD CAMPUS, Islamabad, Pakistan

- Visiting Lecturer (Sep 2011 to June 2012)

PAKSTAN ADVANCED COLLEGE OF EXCELLENCE (PACE), Rawalpindi, Pakistan

- Lecturer (Oct 2009 to Dec 2010)

PUNJAB UNIVERSITY GURANWALA CAMPUS, Gujranwala, Pakistan

- Visiting Lecturer (Oct 2007 to Mar 2010)

ASIAN COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, Gujranwala, Pakistan

- Lecturer (March 2003 to March 2009)

M.Sc FINAL YEAR PROJECT

- Developed an application entitled “Solar System Simulator” in MS Visual C++ using OpenGL Graphics Library

SOFTWARES & TOOLS

- Programming Languages: C/C++, MS Visual C++ with OpenGL Library, MATLAB, JAVA, Assembly Language

- Theorem Proving: HOL4 Theorem Prover

- Model Checking: UPPAAL, Petri Nets

- Operating Systems: Windows XP / Windows 7, UNIX

- Microsoft Office Tools: MS Word, Excel, Power Point

- Applications Software: Latex, Mathematica, Maple, Microsoft Mathematics

REFRENCES

Dr. Osman Hasan (MS Advisor)

PhD (Canada)

Tenured Professor / NUST Pro-Rector Academics

School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

SEECS, NUST, Pakistan

Email: osman.hasan@seecs.edu.pk

Homepage: http://ohasan.seecs.nust.edu.pk/

Dr. Zia Bashir (PhD Co-Supervisor)

PhD (School of Mathematical Sciences, Pakistan)

Assistant Professor

Department of Mathematics,

Quid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Email: zbashir@qau.edu.pk

Dr. Farooq Ahmad (Teacher)

PhD (China)

Associate Professor

Dept. of Computer Science, COMSATS,

Islamabad, Lahore Campus.

Email: farooqahmad@cuilahore.edu.pk

Homepage: https://lahore.comsats.edu.pk/Employees/987