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Research & Innovation at SST

The School of Systems and Technology (SST) is dedicated to advancing innovative and impactful research in emerging computing and intelligent technologies. Through a collaborative research ecosystem, SST brings together faculty, researchers, and students to address real-world challenges and contribute to sustainable technological advancement.

SST’s research activities are organized around six strategic themes: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Cybersecurity & Trustworthy Systems, Software Engineering & Distributed Systems, Networks & IoT, and Computing for Society, Health & Sustainability. These themes support interdisciplinary research in areas such as AI, deep learning, robotics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, IoT, healthcare technologies, and sustainable computing, aligned with global research trends and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through its specialized research groups and collaborative initiatives, SST continues to promote academic excellence, innovation, industry engagement, and impactful research that contributes to both national development and the global scientific community. 

ThemesGroupsResearch FocusMembers
Theme 1: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Group I AI Innovation & Machine Intelligence: Investigates core computational intelligence, soft computing, and optimization techniques for big data environments. (SDG 9, SDG 17) Dr. Atif Alvi, Shamila Ghafoor, Mian Ahmad Shafiq, Ahtsham Ali, Dr. Faria Nazir, Maidah Sabir, Hareem Aslam, Mehwish Afshan, Waqar Ashiq, Mr. Fahad Ali; Hassan Mohtassam Awan, Afnan Ifthikhar, Aqsa Afzal; Raja Muzammil Munir; Arslan Anjum; Sehrish Shafique; Hafsa Zafar, Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Farooq, Dr. Shaista Habib, Dr. Raja Noshad, Dr. Ifra Afzal
Group II Natural Language Processing & Data Mining: Explores the interaction between computers and human language while extracting actionable insights from large-scale text and data repositories. (SDG 4, SDG 9) Dr. Malik Tahir Hassan, Ammar Haider, Ayesha Asmat, Shehla Afzal, Hareem Aslam, Dr. Uzma Farooq, Dr. Danish Javed, Dr. Ehtsham ul haq dar, Dr. Sajid Mehmood, Dr. Rimsha Anam
Group III Advanced Modelling & Deep Learning: Utilizes sophisticated neural network architectures and statistical frameworks to solve predictive challenges in complex systems. (SDG 8, SDG 9) Dr. Tayaba Anjum, Dr. Nadeem Ashraf, Muhammad Shoaib, Fatima Shahzad, Kinza Sardar, Dr. Muhammad Asad Arshed, Muhammad Asif Subhani, Usama Husnain, Shinawar Naeem, Dr. Ehtesham ul haq Dar, Prof. Dr. Shaukat Iqbal Kamboh; Amiq Inayat; Abdullah Miraj, Dr. Muhammad Faraz Manzoor
Theme 2: Intelligent Systems, Robotics & Vision Group I AI-Driven Vision & Robotics (AVR Lab): Develops autonomous agents and robotic systems capable of navigating and performing tasks through advanced visual perception. (SDG 9, SDG 11) Dr. Syed Farooq Ali, Muhammad Rumaan, Fasiha Ashraf, Ahtsham Ali, Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad, Dr. Azeem Javed
Group II Image Processing & Smart Systems: Concentrates on the enhancement, analysis, and interpretation of digital images within smart infrastructure contexts. (SDG 9, SDG 12) Dr. Jameel Ahmed, Dr. Waseem Iqbal, Jaweria Amir, Dr. Muhammad Wasim Nawaz
Theme 3: Cybersecurity & Trustworthy Systems Group I Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics: Focuses on protecting networks from unauthorized access and investigating digital footprints to authenticate evidence. (SDG 16, SDG 17) Dr. Usman Inayat, Habiba Habib, Zohaib Ashraf, Dr. Amber Sultan, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa; Dr. Irshad Ahmed; Dr. Kashif Ishaq; Naveed Hussain, Dr. Saima Waseem
Group II Trustworthy AI & Cryptography: Research focuses on creating resilient AI models and cryptographic protocols that ensure data confidentiality and systemic trust. (SDG 9, SDG 16) Dr. Bilal Ashfaq, Rida Ayesha, Naseer Ahmed, Dr. Muhammad Ahsan, Dr. Amjad Hussain Zahid, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Shanza Zaman
Theme 4: Software Engineering & Distributed Systems Group I Software Systems & Engineering: Researches methodologies for building scalable, high-quality software through rigorous design and lifecycle management. (SDG 9) Dr. Shariq Aziz Butt, Rana Marwat Hussain, Muhammad Imran Shafi, Dr. Tayyaba Anees, Dr. Nosheen Qamar, Sania Qamar, Ateeqa Naseer, Ms. Hafsa Zafar; Hamid Raza Malik; Haseeb Imdad; Ali Haris; Anum Umera; Hassan Ahmed; Sana Naseem; Zeeshan Akram
Group II Cloud & Web-Centric Computing: Investigates the architecture of web-based services and the deployment of resources over distributed cloud environments. (SDG 8, SDG 9) Noaman Saleem, Ammar Yasir, Dr. Arfan Arshad, Sharmeen Amir, Asma Humayoun, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa; Sheraz Nawaz, Farrukh Liaqat; Ahmed Raza, Dr. Fawad Ali Khan
Theme 5: Networks, IoT & Smart Systems Group I IoT & Distributed Smart Systems: Focuses on the deployment of sensor networks and blockchain technology to create automated, decentralized "smart" environments. (SDG 9, SDG 11) Dr. Syed Baqar Hussain, Dr. Adnan, Dr. Husnain, Asim Aziz Waqas, Dr. Tayyaba Anees, Dr. Amber Sultan, Muhammad Saqib, Dr. Muhammad Ahsan, Fakhar Abbas, Dr. Muhammad Tanveer, Dr. M. Tahir Mushtaq, Umair Ghanzafar, Dr. Tariq Mahmood, Dr. Toqir Ahmad
Group II Networks & Communication: Studies the underlying hardware and software protocols required for seamless data transmission across global networks. (SDG 7, SDG 9) Dr. Naeem Ahmed, Dr. Rashid Rasheed, Ahmad Hussain, Dr. Waqar Azeem
Theme 6: Computing for Society, Health & Sustainability Group I Healthcare & Biomedical AI: Develops AI tools for medical diagnostics, personalized treatment, and the management of biological data. (SDG 3) Dr. Iqra Javed, Dr. Yaser Daanial Khan, Dr. Muhammad Asim Butt, Dr. aaqif Afzaal, Dr. Sadaf Jabeen
Group II Sustainable Computing & Intelligent Systems: Focuses on optimizing resource consumption and using tech to foster urban and environmental sustainability. (SDG 11) Dr. Muhammad Asghar Saqib, Waleed Riaz, Hafiz Abdul Rehman
Group III EdTech & Gamification: Explores digital transformation in education through interactive platforms and game-design elements to improve learning outcomes. (SDG 4) Dr. Sohail Khaild, Dr. Abdul Hameed, Khawaja Ubaid ur Rehman, Dr. Kashif Ishaq, Mr. Abdul Basit