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Email:waqar.aziz@fui.edu.pk

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Aziz

Professor (HoD)

Foundation University Islamabad

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Aziz is a Professor of Computer Science at the Foundation University Islamabad. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Master's degree in Software Engineering from City University, Peshawar, and an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Peshawar. In his 23 years of experience, he served as Lecturer at the Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar; as an Assistant Professor at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, and as Associate Professor and Professor at CECOS University, Peshawar. He has published more than 35 research articles in indexed journals and conferences. The research area of his interest is Embedded Real-Time Software development and Smart Environments.

      PhD Computer Science
      MS Software Engineering

Courses

Semester
    - Journal Articles
  1. "Multifractal Analysis and Interpretation of Reservoir Fluids." Maryam Mahsal Khan, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Ali Sayyed, Naseer Ahmed Khan. Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Series A: Physical Sciences, 68(1), 63-70, 2025/3/10
  2. "A process model for Service-Oriented Development of Embedded Software Systems." Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Najeeb Ullah, Muhammad Rashid. IT Professional, 23(5), 49, (2021). (Impact Factor 3.7)
  3. “Design and Development of ResolDepMirror: A Smart Mirror for Resolving Depression.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Maha Maqbool Sethi, Ali Sayyed, Kifayat Ullah. Journal of Mechanics of Continua and Mathematical Sciences (JMCMS), 16(1), 27-43, (2021).
  4. "Towards an Autonomous and Smart Water Tank System." A Sayyed, MW Aziz. International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Research, 9(3), 240-244, (2021).
  5. "Towards a Software Architecture for Internet of Things based System of Systems." MW Aziz, U Musharaf, A Sayyed. International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Research, 9(3), 231-239, (2021).
  6. "Formal Specification Approach for Smart Space Development." Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Ali Sayyed. International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 10(1), 61-65, (2021).
  7. "Cooperation Between Mobile and Static Nodes in Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks." A Sayyed, MW Aziz, K Ullah. International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 10(1), 92-100, (2021).
  8. “Evolutionary Testing for Timing Analysis of Parallel Embedded Software.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Syed Abdul Baqi Shah. International Arab Journal of Information Technology, 16(3), 415-423 (2019) (Impact Factor 0.46)
  9. “A beaconing-based roadside services discovery protocol for vehicular ad hoc networks.” Kifayat Ullah, Ali Sayyed, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Edson dos Santos Moreira. Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, 27(3), 2036-2051 (2019) (Impact Factor 0.68)
  10. “A review of retinal blood vessels extraction techniques: challenges, taxonomy, and future trends.” Khan Bahadar Khan, Amir A. Khaliq, Abdul Jalil, Muhammad Aksam Iftikhar, Najeeb Ullah, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Kifayat Ullah, Muhammad Shahid. Pattern Analysis and Applications, 22(3), 767-802 (2018) (Impact Factor 1.51)
  11. “Timing Analysis of Parallel Software Applications for Multi-core Embedded Systems.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Syed Abdul Baqi Shah. Pakistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 22, 30-42 (2018)
  12. “Automated Solutions for Crowd Size Estimation.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Farhan Naeem, Muhammad Hamad Alizai, Khan Bahadar Khan. Social Science Computer Review, 36(5), 610-631 (2018) (Impact Factor 2.69)
  13. “A Systematic Composite Service Design Modeling Method Using Graph-Based Theory.” Arafat A. M. Elhag, Radziah Mohamad, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Furkh Zeshan. PLoS ONE, 10(4), e0123086 (2015) (Impact Factor 2.74)
  14. “Design Model for Developers (DMD) in the context of Embedded Real Time Systems.” Hazrat Umar, Siffat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Waqar Aziz. Science International Journal (Special Issue), 26(4), 1443-1445 (2014) (ISI indexed)
  15. “Service based Meta-Model for the development of Distributed Embedded Real-time Systems.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Radziah Mohamad, Dayang N.A. Jawawi, Rosbi Mamat. Real-Time Systems, 49(5), 563-579 (2013) (Impact Factor 1.6)
  16. “Critical evaluation of two UML Profiles for Distributed Embedded Real-Time Systems Design.” Aziz, M., Mohamad, R., Jawawi, D. N. A. International Journal of Software Engineering and Its Application (IJSEIA), 7(3), 137-146 (2013) (SCOPUS indexed)
  17. “Service-Oriented Layered Architecture for Smart Home.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz. International Journal of Smart Home (IJSH), 7(6), 405-414 (2013) (SCOPUS indexed)
  18. “Service identification guideline for developing distributed embedded real-time systems.” Mohamad, R., Aziz, M. W., Jawawi, D. N. A., Ghazali, M., Arbaie, M. Z., Ibrahim, N. IET Software, 6(1), 74-82 (2012) (Impact Factor 1.25)
    - Conference Proceedings
  1. “Towards a Process Model for Service-Oriented Development of Embedded Software Systems.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz. FIT 2017, Islamabad, Pakistan (IEEE indexed)
  2. “Extended meta-model for service-oriented development of embedded real-time systems.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Muhammad Rashid. INTELLECT 2017, Karachi, Pakistan (IEEE indexed)
  3. “Worst Case Execution Time Calculation of Parallel Embedded Real-Time Software.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Shah, S. ICOSE 2016, Tokyo, Japan (SCOPUS Indexed)
  4. “Timing Analysis of Parallel Embedded Real-Time Software – Practical Experiences.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Shah, S. ICOSE 2016, Tokyo, Japan (SCOPUS Indexed)
  5. “Domain Specific Modeling Language for Cyber Physical Systems.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Muhammad Rashid. ICISE 2016, Los Angeles, USA (IEEE Indexed)
  6. “Requirement Engineering Technique for Smart Spaces.” Muhammad Aziz, Adil Amjad Sheikh, Emad A. Felemban. ICC 2016, Cambridge, UK (ACM)
  7. “SOA4DERTS: A UML Profile for Distributed Embedded Real-Time Systems.” Muhammad Aziz, Radziah Mohamad, Dayang N. A. Jawawi. ISCI 2012, Pinang, Malaysia (IEEE Indexed)
  8. “Evaluation of UML MARTE, SoaML profiles for distributed embedded real-time systems development.” Aziz, M. W., Mohamad, R., Jawawi, D. N. A. MySEC 2011, Johor Bahru, Malaysia (IEEE, SCOPUS Indexed)
  9. “A Comparative Evaluation of Development Methodologies for Distributed Embedded Real-Time System.” Aziz, M. W., Mohamad, R., Jawawi, D. N. A. SEPoW 2010, Pinang, Malaysia
  10. “Evaluation of Service-Oriented Software Engineering for Embedded Real-Time Systems.” Aziz, M. W., Mohamad, R., Jawawi, D. N. A. PARS 2010, UTM, Malaysia
  11. “Reengineering and the Extended Transformation Model for Legacy Systems: A Comparative Study.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Shahid Hussain. MySEC 2008, Terengganu, Malaysia
  12. “Optimization of Software Project Productivity in RUP: Using Role Communication Model.” Shahid Hussain, Muhammad Waqar Aziz. MySEC 2008, Terengganu, Malaysia
  13. “Extended Transformational Model for Legacy Systems into UML.” Fida Hussain, M. Waqar Aziz. IAIT 2007, Bangkok, Thailand
  14. “MANET Multicast Protocols: A Comparative Study.” Fazle Hadi, Shahid Hussain, Waqar Aziz, M. Bilal. NCICT 2007, Bannu, Pakistan
    - Book Chapters
  1. “Test-data Generation for Testing Parallel Real-Time Systems.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Syed Abdul Baqi Shah. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 9447, Springer (2015)
  2. “Ontology-based Service Description, Discovery and Matching in Distributed Embedded Real-Time Systems.” M. W. Aziz, R. Mohamad, D. N. A. Jawawi. In Ontology-Based Applications, IGI Publications (2012)
  3. “Multiple Levels of Abstraction Modelling for Service-Oriented Distributed Embedded Real-Time Software Design.” Waqar Aziz, M., Mohamad, R., Jawawi, D. N. A. In ICIEIS, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg (2011)
    - Non-Refereed (Technical Reports / Lab Modules)
  1. “Design and Verification of Safety Critical Systems.” Anwar, M. Waseem, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, et al. NSTIP Saudi Arabia, Technical Report (2015)
  2. “Configuring Gem5 to collect thread execution traces.” Syed Abdul Baqi Shah, Muhammad Waqar Aziz. (2018)
  3. “Macromedia Flash Professional 8.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz (2006)
  4. “Practical Guide to Red Hat Linux 9.0.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz. Discount Books Publisher, Peshawar, Pakistan (2005)
    - Intellectual Property
  1. “Service Discovery and Selection Algorithm.” Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Radziah Mohamad, Dayang N. A. Jawawi. UTM, 2013