Shahzad Sarwar - University of the Punjab

Shahzad Sarwar
University of the Punjab 426-E Gulshan-e-Ravi,
Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) Lahore, Pakistan
Allama Iqbal (Old) Campus, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam +92-(0)42-37463794 Home
Lahore, Pakistan +92-(0)323-4387997 Cell.
Telephone: +92-(0)42-111-923-923 Extension: 414
E-mail: s.sarwar@pucit.edu.pk
s.sarwar@ieee.org
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Education
PhD Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Vienna University of Technology, Austria
Dissertation: Performance Evaluation of Optical Burst-Switched (OBS)
Networks, supervised by O. Univ. Prof. Dr. Harman R. van As.
MS Computer Science
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan
BSc Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan
Dec 2008
Feb 2004
Sep 1998
Certifications
� Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Nov 1999
� Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+I) Nov 1999
� Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) July 1999
Current Research Interests
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Approved PhD supervisor and interested in
the following:
� Optical Communications
� Next-generation High-speed Optical Internet
� Analytical Modelling of Communication Systems
Job Experience
University of the Punjab, Punjab University College
Jan 2009–present
of Information Technology (PUCIT), Lahore, Pakistan
Assistant Professor, under tenure track system (TTS) Dec 2009–present
Assistant Professor, on contract Jan 2009–Nov 2009
University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, Pakistan Jun 2004–Sep 2004
Lecturer
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Academic Distinctions
� Ph.D. with Distinction, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria,
2008.
� Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan’s PhD Overseas
Scholarship Award, 2005-2008.
� Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Pakistan’s Scholarship Award
for MS Computer Science, 2001-2003.
� Honoured with Certificate of Merit for Securing 2nd Position in B.Sc. Civil
Engineering, UET Taxila, Pakistan, 1998.
� Merit Scholarship from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
(BISE) Lahore, Pakistan, 1990-1991.
Projects
Position: Project Director (Academics)
Funding Agency: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)
Project Funding: PKR 3.31 million
Project Description: Management of Boot Camp Program (August 2010) for
raising the quality of graduates in Computer Science,
Information Technology, and Software Engineering.
http://www.pitb.gov.pk
Project Duration: 4 month (2011)
Size of Team: 22 persons
Position: Co-Principle Investigator (Internal)
Funding Agency: National Information and Communications Technology
Research and Development (ICT R&D) Fund
Project Funding: PKR 37.63 million
Project Description: Integration of Open Source Software Projects in IT
Education
http://www.ictrdf.org.pk
Project Duration: 2.25 Year (2008 - 2010)
Size of Team: 70 persons
Position: Research Associate (RA)
Funding Agency: European Commission through Seventh ICT-Framework
Program
Project Funding: Euro 3.752 million
Project Description: Building the Future Optical Network in Europe
http://www.ict-bone.eu
Project Duration: 3 Year (2008 - 2010)
Size of Team: 459 Researchers
Position: Research Associate (RA)
Funding Agency: European Commission through 1 st IST Call of FP-6
Project
Project Funding: Euro 2.9 million
Project Description: Broadband for All
http://www.e-photon-one.org
Project Duration: 2 Year (2006 - 2007)
Size of Team: 300 Researchers
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Books
� S. Sarwar, “Performance Evaluation of Optical Burst-Switched (OBS)
Networks”, VDM-publishing, Germany [Accepted]
Book Chapters
� S. Madani, S. Khattak, T. Jadoon, S. Sarwar, “Wireless Ad-hoc Networks”,
IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Industrial Electronics Handbook, 2 nd
Edition, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, ISBN: 978-1439802816,
2011.
Publications
Journal Publications
1. Sarwar, S., Aleksic, S., and Aziz, K. Optical Burst Switched (OBS) Systems
with Segmentation based Dropping, Journal of Elektrotechnik und
Informationstechnik (e&i),SpringerWienNewYork, August 2008, 296-300.
Conference Publications
1. Farooq, F., Aslam, S., and Sarwar, S., QoS-Based MPLS Multicast Tree-
Selection Algorithms, In Proceedings of The 7 th International Conference on
the Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT 2009), Abbottabad, Pakistan,
December 2009.
2. Aslam, S., Farooq, F., and Sarwar, S., Power Comsumption in Wireless
Sensor Networks (WSNs), In Proceedings of The 7 th International Conference
on the Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT 2009), Abbottabad,
Pakistan, December 2009.
3. Sarwar, S., Wallentin, L., Gerald, F., and van As, H. R. Composite Burst
Assembly with High-Priority in the Middle of Burst, In Proceedings of The 6 th
International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks, and
Systems (Broadnets 2008), London, UK, September 2008, ISBN 978-1-
4244-2392-7.
4. Sarwar, S., Wallentin, L., Gerald, F., and van As, H. R. Segmentationbased
Dropping of Composite Burst for Contention Resolution in an Optical
Burst Switched Network, 13th European Conference on Networks and
Optical Communications (NOC 2008), Krems, Austria, July 2008, 330-336.
5. Gerald, F., Aleksic, S., Statovci-Halimi, B., and Sarwar, S. Quality of
Transmission Management in Dynamically Routed All-Optical Networks, 13th
European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications (NOC
2008), Krems, Austria, July 2008, 306-313.
6. Aziz, K., Sarwar, S., and Aleksic, S. Dimensioning an Optical Packet/Burst
Switch – More Interconnections or More Delay Lines?, 12 th Conference on
Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM 2008), Vilanova I la Geltrú,
Spain, March 2008, 129-134.
7. Sarwar, S., van As, H. R., and Aziz, K. On a Cut-Off Threshold Delay-Loss
System with N Types of Traffic for Overload Protection, In Proceedings of
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The 11 th IEEE InternationalMulti-topic Conference (INMIC 2007), Lahore,
Pakistan, December 2007. ISBN: 1-4244-1553-5.
8. Aziz, K., van As, H. R., and Sarwar, S. Performance of Non-exhaustive
Cyclic Service Systems with Finite Queues and Non-zero Switchover Times,
In Proceedings of The 11 th IEEE International Multi-topic Conference (INMIC
2007), Lahore, Pakistan, December 2007. ISBN: 1-4244-1553-5.
9. Sarwar, S., van As, H. R., and Aziz, K. Overload Protection in Packet
Communication Systems, In Proceedings of The 5 th International Conference
on the Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT 2007), Islamabad, Pakistan,
December 2007, 86-98. ISBN: 978-969-8779-16-8.
10. Aziz, K., van As, H. R., and Sarwar, S. Switchover Times in Optical
Communication System-Can They Always be Ignored?, In Proceedings of
The 4 th International Symposium on High-Capacity Optical Networks and
Enabling Technologies (HONET 2007), Dubai, UAE, November 2007.
11. Aziz, K., Sarwar, S., and Aleksic, S. Analytical Model for Performance
Evaluation of a Novel Optical Packet/Burst Switch, In Proceedings of 9 th
International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2007),
Rome, Italy, July 2007, 92-95.
Seminars, Talks, Poster, and Conference Presentations
1. Composite Burst Assembly in the Middle of Burst. 5 th International
Workshop on Optical Burst/Packet Switching (WOBS 2008), London, UK,
September 2008.
2. Dropping of Composite Burst for Contention Resolution in an Optical Burst
Switched. 13 th European Conference on Networks and Optical
Communications (NOC 2008), Krems, Austria, July 2008.
3. Think Before You Send: Optical Dynamic Transfer Mode (ODTM).
Talk at COST291 Workshop: The Role of Optical Networking in the Future
Internet, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain, March 2008.
4. On a Cut-Off Threshold Delay-Loss System with N Types of Traffic for
Overload Protection. The 11 th IEEE International Multi-topic Conference
(INMIC 2007), Lahore, Pakistan, December 2007.
5. Performance of Non-exhaustive Cyclic Service Systems with Finite Queues
and Non-zero Switchover Times. The 11 th IEEE International Multi-topic
Conference (INMIC 2007), Lahore, Pakistan, December 2007.
6. Overload Protection in Packet Communication Systems. 5 th International
Conference on the Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT 2007),
Islamabad, Pakistan, December 2007.
7. Analytical Modelling of Composite Burst Assembly Algorithm. Talk at e-
Photon/ONe + Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, February 2007.
8. Analytical Model for Performance Evaluation of a Novel Optical
Packet/Burst Switch, 9 th International Conference on Transparent Optical
Networks (ICTON 2007), Rome, Italy, July 2007.
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Teaching Experience
Taught following courses:
� Data Communications and Computer Networks
� Performance Modelling and Evaluation
� Optical Switching Technologies
� Computer Networks
� Topics in Internet Research
� Problem Solving using C++
Supervised M.S./M.Phil. Thesis
1. Muhammad Farooq, Performance Evaluation of Signalling Schemes for Flow
Transfer Mode (FTM), PUCIT (2009-2010)
2. Sadia Nasir, Improving Efficiency of CBR-based Autonomic Systems, PUCIT
(2009-2010)
Professional Activities
Student Project Evaluation
Evaluator for the student projects at 8 th International Conference on Frontier of
Information Technology (FIT 2010), Islamabad, Pakistan, December 21-23,
2010.
Technical Program Committee (TPC)
� TPC member of 9 th International Conference on Frontier of Information
Technology (FIT 2011), Islamabad, Pakistan, December 19-21, 2011.
� TPC member of International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET
2011), Islamabad, Pakistan, September 5-6, 2011.
� TPC member of 8 th International Conference on Frontier of Information
Technology (FIT 2010), Islamabad, Pakistan, December 21-23, 2010.
� TPC member of 7 th International Conference on Frontier of Information
Technology (FIT 2009), Abbottabad, Pakistan, December 2009.
Conference Review
� International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET 2011),
Islamabad, Pakistan, September 5-6, 2011.
� 8 th International Conference on Frontier of Information Technology (FIT
2010), Islamabad, Pakistan, December 2010.
� 7 th International Conference on Frontier of Information Technology (FIT
2009), Abbottabad, Pakistan, December 2009.
� 6 th International Conference on Frontier of Information Technology (FIT
2008), Bhurban, Pakistan, December 2008.
Conference Local Organization
� First Conference of Vice Chancellors of Pakistan, University of the Punjab,
November 2010.
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� 5 th IEEE International Multi-topic Conference (INMIC 2001), Lahore,
Pakistan, December 2001.
Summer School
Advanced optical communication systems: from short range to long haul
networks, Brest, France (July 2007)
Conferences Attended
� 8 th International Conference on Frontier of Information Technology (FIT
2010), Islamabad, Pakistan, December 21-23, 2010.
� Workshop of Research Management, Institute of Quality and Technology
Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, July 27, 2010.
� 3 rd Global Telecommunications Congress (TeleCON 2010), Pearl Continental
Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan, April 24, 2010.
� 7 th International Conference on Frontier of Information Technology
(FIT 2009), Abbottabad, Pakistan, December 2009.
Administrative Responsibilities
� Degree Coordinator, M. Phil. Remote Sensing and
Geographical Information System (RS & GIS) Program
� Departmental Doctoral Program Committee (DDPC),
Member
� PUCIT Transition-to-Open-Source-Software
Committee, Secretary
� PUCIT Sports Committee, Member
� Degree Coordinator, M. Phil. / Ph.D. Computer Science
Program
� PUCIT College Council, Member
� PUCIT Undergraduate Admissions Committee, Member
� PUCIT Graduate Admissions Committee, Member
� PUCIT Library Committee, Chairperson
� PUCIT Research Committee, Secretary
06/2011 – present
07/2010 – present
07/2010 – present
05/2010 – present
10/2009 – present
10/2009 – present
06/2009 – present
06/2009 – present
03/2009 – present
03/2009 – present
Professional Memberships
� Member of IEEE, since 2007.
� Member of IEEE Communication Society, since 2007.
� Founding Member of Optical Communications Society of Pakistan (OCSPK),
since 2007.
� Member of Institute of Computer Sciences, Social Informatics, and
Telecommunications Engineering (ICST), since 2007.
� Professional Member of Pakistan Engineering Congress, since 2000.
� Professional Member of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), since 1999.
Other Professional Activities
� External examiner, four MS Computer Science theses at COMSATS
Abbottabad, July 2011.
� External examiner, three BSc Computer Science projects at COMSATS
Abbottabad, July 2011.
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� Serving on the Panel of Examiners of Federal Public Service Commission
(FPSC), 2010.
� External examiner of four BSc Computer Science projects at COMSATS
Abbottabad, February 2010.
� Appraisal of HEC Project Proposal, 2009.
� Served on the interview panel of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
as Computer Science Subject Specialist, 2009.
� External examiner, six MS Computer Science theses at COMSATS
Abbottabad, September 2009.
Interests
Cricket
� Played Austrian Cricket League from Pakistan Falcon Cricket Club
(P.F.C.C.), Vienna, Austria (2005-2007)
� Played Austrian Cricket Trophy Tournament from Pakistan Falcon Cricket
Club (P.F.C.C.), Vienna, Austria (2005-2007)
� Captained MS Computer Science cricket team at Lahore University of
Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan (2003)
Hockey
� University Color holder, Lahore University of Management Sciences
(LUMS), Lahore,
Pakistan (2003)
� Certificate of Merit, for representing University of Engineering and
Technology (U.E.T.) Taxila, Pakistan (1995)
Social Work
� Member of Scholars Emergency Mutual Fund (SEMF) Austria (06/2005 –
12/2008)
� Founded Pakistanischolars at yahoo groups
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pakistanischolars/), to provide assistance
to Pakistani students to study in Austria, and moderated the group
(12/2004 – 12/2008)
Tourism
I have been to the following cities: Amsterdam(Holland), Baden (Austria),
Barcelona (Spain), Berlin (Germany), Brest (France), Calgary (Canada),
Copenhagen (Denmark), Doha (Qatar), Frankfurt (Germany), Grado
(Italy), Graz (Austria), Innsbruck (Austria), Klagenfurt (Austria), Krems
(Austria), Munich (Germany), Leiden (Netherlands), Linz (Austria), London
(England), Munich (Germany), Nice (France), Paris (France), Rome (Italy),
Salzburg (Austria), Stockholm (Sweden), Hague (Holland), Torino (Italy),
Venice (Italy), Verona (Italy), Vienna (Austria), Villach (Austria), Zurich
(Switzerland)
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