Ø  A. Toma, T. Nawaz, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni and Y. Gao, " A Dual Resolution Discrete S-Transform for Cognitive Radios ", submitted in European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2018), Sept. 2018.

Ø  T. Nawaz, A. Toma, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni, " Interference Mitigation in Wide-band Radios using Spectrum Correlation and Artificial Neural Network", in process.

Ø  Book chapters in book entitled, " Measurable and Composable Security, Privacy, and Dependability", Dec. 2017.

Ø  T. Nawaz, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni, " Cyclostationary-Based Jammer Detection for Wide-band Radios using Compressed sensing and Artificial Neural Network", International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (IJDSN), Dec. 2017.

Ø  T. Nawaz, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni, " Defense against Stealthy Jammer Attacks in

Wide-band Radios: A Physical Layer Approach", IEEE Global Conference on Signal and Information Processing (IEEE GlobalSIP’ 17), Montreal, Canada, Nov. 2017.

Ø  T. Nawaz, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni, "Stealthy Jammer Detection Algorithm for Wide-band Radios: A Physical Layer Approach", IEEE 13th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob), Rome, Italy, Oct. 2017.

Ø  T. Nawaz, L. Marcenaro and C. S. Regazzoni, "Defense against Jamming Attacks in Wide-band Radios using Cyclic Spectral Analysis and Compressed Sensing", IEEE 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous and Future Networks, pp. 874-879, Jul 2017.

Ø  T. Nawaz, D. Campo, M. O. Mughal, L. Marcenaro and C. S. Regazzoni, "Jammer Detection Algorithm for Wide-band Radios using Spectral Correlation and Neural Networks", in IEEE 13th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, pp. 246-251, Jun 2017.

Ø  M. O. Mughal, T. Nawaz, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni, "Cyclostationary based Jammer Detection Algorithm for Wide-band Radios using Compressed Sensing ", IEEE Global Conference on Signal and Information Processing (IEEE GlobalSIP’ 15), Orlando, Florida, Dec. 2015.

Ø  T. Nawaz, M. O. Mughal, L. Marcenaro, C. S. Regazzoni, " Exploiting Cyclic Features for Jammer Detection in Wideband Cognitive Radios ", WInnComm-Europe 15, Erlangen, Germany, Oct. 2015.

Ph. D THESIS

Ø  Wideband Cyclostationary Spectrum Sensing and Characterization for Cognitive Radios

Wideband spectrum sensing is a key enabling functionality for cognitive radios, since sensing multiple channels simultaneously increases the probability of finding spectrum holes and hence increase the throughput of the system. Due to prioritized spectrum sharing between cognitive radios and primary users, it is not only sufficient to detect occupancy but also distinguish among different users to manage interference and jamming situations in cognitive radio networks. For, this purpose various algorithms are designed to detect different types of jamming attacks, for example tone, modulated and stealthy jamming attacks in wideband radios using cyclic spectral analysis, compressed sensing and artificial neural networks. Further, a software defined radio platform is used to generate modulated signals in a specified band which are stored for offline applications. Further, newly developed cyclic intelligent algorithm is validated on real dataset for radio frequency interference mitigation.

MSc THESIS (ERASMUS PROGRAM)

Ø  Primary Users Localization using Quaternion Fourier Transform in Cognitive Radio Networks

A new technique is introduced for the localization of the primary users in cognitive radio Networks. This technique is based on phase spectrum of Quaternion Fourier Transform (PQFT). We consider three primary users in an area and used PQFT to localize these users. We observed the performances of newly developed technique under free space path loss and shadowing. The results are very interesting as high accuracy is achieved as compare to other existing techniques.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Ø  University of Genoa, Italy

               Duration: (Nov. 2014 – March 2017)                               Designation: Ph. D Candidate / Researcher

Job Responsibilities:

·        Experience of working on an Industrial-sponsored research project.

·        Investigation and report on spectrum sensing and characterization in wideband cognitive radios.

·        Proposed algorithms based on cyclostationary feature detection and artificial neural networks for spectrum characterization in wideband cognitive radios.

·        Proposed algorithms for spectrum characterization using compressed sensing and artificial neural network.

·        Created a large dataset of real signals for studying the physical layer security and cognitive radios.

·        Implementation of proposed algorithms on real signals set.

·        Teaching assistantship (2014-2017) at University of Genoa.

Ø  Erasmus Program at Wireless Communication Lab, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey & Communication Systems Lab, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

              Duration: Ten Months (March 2013 – December 2013)        Designation: Researcher (MSc. Thesis)

Job Responsibilities:

·        Investigation and report on spectrum sensing and localization in cognitive radio networks.

·        Experience of developing a new technique for localization of primary users in cognitive radio networks.

·        Observing the performances of newly develop technique under free space path loss,

shadowing (Log-normal).

·        Opportunity to learn to communicate fluently in technical English

Ø  Telecom Foundation of Pakistan, Islamabad-Pakistan            www.telecomfoundation.com.pk                        

Duration: One Year (1st July 2010 – 1st July 2011)                      Designation: Management trainee

Job Responsibilities:

·        Maintenance of records on installation, repair, and replacement of parts and electronics equipment

·        Identification of companies' telecommunication needs

·        Research on the latest advances in telecommunication technology

·        Consultation with vendors and salespeople to discuss new products and upgrades

·        Development of a company's telecommunications policies

·        Network infrastructure and Fiber optic communication

Languages

C/C++, Verilog, Assembly Language

Softwares

MS Office(MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point), MS Visio Professional

Developing Tools

DSP Kit, FPGA

Simulations Tools

MATLAB, Modelsim, Emulator 8086, ADF(Advanced Design Frame Work), Radio Mobile, GNU Radio

Other

Strong knowledge of Mobile system technology GSM, UMTS, OFDM, DVB-T system , Electronic Design, Antennas and Wireless communication systems.

Effective Presentation, Interpersonal and Communication skills, Group work and Technical Report Writing