Dr. Sadia Rubab

Assistant Professor

Department of Software Engineering

Foundation University Islamabad

Dr. Sadia Rubab completed her PhD in Computer Science and Technology at the College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, in 2024. Her doctoral research focuses on multi-modal data representation and interaction, as well as the accessibility of visualization authoring tools. Prior to earning her PhD, she obtained an MPhil degree in Computer Science from Quaid-i-Azam University in 2008. She received her bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Fatima Jinnah Women University in 2005. Dr. Sadia has over 12 years of teaching experience at the university level. She served as a Lecturer of Computer Science at Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia from April 2012 to August 2016 and at COMSATS University, Islamabad, Attock Campus from September 2016 to January 2025. Since February 2025, she has been working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at Foundation University.

  1. Rubab, S., Zaman, W.U., Rashid, U., Yu, L., Tang, J., & Wu, Y. (2024). Audio-Visual Training and Feedback to learn Touch-based Gestures. Journal of Visualization, early access.
  2. Rubab, S., Yu, L., Tang, J., & Wu, Y. (2023). Exploring Effective Relationships Between Visual-Audio Channels in Data Visualization. Journal of Visualization, 26(4), 937-956.
  3. Rubab, S., Tang, J., & Wu, Y. (2021). Examining interaction techniques in data visualization authoring tools from the perspective of goals and human cognition: a survey. Journal of Visualization, 24(2), 397-418.
  4. Tang, T., Rubab, S., Lai, J., Cui, W., Yu, L., & Wu, Y. (2018). iStoryline: Effective convergence to hand-drawn storylines. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 25(1), 769-778.
  5. Alameen, A., Rubab, S., Dhupia, B., & Kolhar, M. (2017). Security in OpenFlow Enabled Cloud Environment. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 8(7), 155-163.
  6. Dhupia, B., Rubab, S., & Litayem, N. (2015). Extracting use Cases from Mobile Educational Applications Requirements. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 4(4), 883-887.
  7. Rubab, S., Dhupia, B., Jaafar, B., & Litayem, N. (2015). Investigating user requirements for mobile educational app impact of requirements gathering on software development. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), 4(3).
  8. Litayem, N., Dhupia, B., & Rubab, S. (2015). Review of cross-platforms for mobile learning application development. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 6(1).
  9. Litayem, N., Dhupia, B., & Rubab, S. (2014). Automatic attendance and mobile learning system in sensor enabled heterogeneous and dynamic university environment. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 4(12).

  1. Kolhar, M., Alameen, A., Dhupia, B., Rubab, S., & Gulam, M. (2017). Cloud Computing Data Auditing Algorithm. Notion Press.

  1. Tang, T., Rubab, S., Lai, J., Cui, W., Yu, L., & Wu, Y. (2018). iStoryline: Effective convergence to hand-drawn storylines. IEEE VIS 2018

  • Analysis of Algorithms
  • Theory of Automata
  • Human Computer Interaction and Computer Graphics

  • Advance Software System Architecture
  • Software Testing and Quality Assurance

  • Students Advisor
  • Undergraduate Projects Supervisor