Dr. Jan Muhammad
Professor
Department of Computer Engineering , Faculty of ICT

jan.muhammad@buitms.edu.pk
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Qualification

Ph.D. (2013)
Distributed Systems (Grid and Cloud Computing)
University of Glasow, United Kingdom
Master's (2006)
Computer Science
BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan
Bachelor's (1996)
Computer System Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Cloud Computing
  • Database Management Systems (DBMS)
  • Research Methodology
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Computer Communication and Networks
  • Cyber Security
  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Computer Architecture & Assembly Language
  • Scientific Writing & Research Methodology
  • Distributed Databases
  • Pervasive Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Advanced Operating Systems

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Flipped Classroom
  • Inquiry-Based Learning

Research Interest

  • Inter-disciplinary research covering a wide range of areas including:
  • Machine Learning
  • Security and Vulnerability issues in the Mobile Cloud Computing
  • Mobile Cloud code offloading
  • Cloud-enabled Extended Classroom Learning via Online Social Networking
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security and Vulnerability issues in Distributed Systems (Cloud & Grid Computing)

Membership

  • Pakistan Engineering Council
  • The Institute of Engineers Pakistan (IEP)
  • IEEE
  • Virtual University of Pakistan
  • Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology, Khuzdar

Awards & Achivements

  • HEC Faculty Development Program (through BUITEMS)
    2013
  • Deans' research fund (University of Glasgow, UK)
    2012
  • Best Faculty Member (BUITEMS)
    2005

Academic & Social Links

Dr. Jan Muhammad is currently serving as Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of ICT at Balochistan University of I.T, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta, Pakistan. Previously, Dr. Jan has served as the Vice Chancellor, University of Turbat (UoT), Kech Balochistan from March 2021 to November 2024. Dr. Jan has been associated with teaching and research for more than 22 years. Dr. Jan has worked as Professor at the department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of ICT, Dean Faculty of Arts & Basic Sciences and Dean Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities from 2015 to 2021 at BUITEMS. He received his Ph.D. in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow, UK in 2013. He has received his MS degree in Computer Science from BUITEMS and BS degree in Computer Systems Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi and in 2006 and 1997 respectively.

Publications

Predicting groundwater levels at Colorado state of USA using ARIMA and ANN models
Hifsa Ghafoor, Rahila Umer, Jan Muhammad, Zahid Rauf, Pamir Khan (2024) 2024 2nd International Conference on Foundation and Large Language Models (FLLM) vol. - no. - pp. 188-193
Predicting Groundwater Levels at Colorado State of USA Using ARIMA And ANN Models
- (2024) 2nd International Conference on Foundation and Large Language Models (FLLM2024) vol. - no. - pp. -
Identifying the factors affecting individuals' trust to use social media for e-government services: A conceptual model
Sohrab Khan, Rahila Umer, Noor Uddin, Jan Muhammad, Noor Ahmed (2023) Mehran University Research Journal Of Engineering & Technology vol. 42 no. 1 pp. 109-119
Estimation of multi-infeed HVDC inter converter direct current interaction in close electric proximity
Bilawal Rehman, Atiq Ur Rehman, Waqar Ahmad Khan, Jan Muhammad, Syed Mudassir Hussain (2023) Mehran University Research Journal Of Engineering & Technology vol. 42 no. 2 pp. 10-18
Power Efficient GaN HEMT High Power Amplifier Design Operating at 5-7GHz Bandwidth
J.Muhammad Syed Mudassir Hussain ,Talha Mir, Mehr Gul ,Atiq ur Rehman , Zahid Rauf (2021) Journal of Applied and Emerging Sciences, vol. 11 no. 1 pp. -
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Work Experience

November 2024 to Date
Professor at Computer Engineering, FICT
BUITEMS
March 2021 to November 2024
Vice Chancellor at UoT
University of Turbat
July 2018 to March 2021
Professor at Computer Engineering
BUITEMS
June 2014 to July 2018
Associate Professor at Computer Engineering
BUITEMS
July 2007 to June 2014
Assistant Professor at Computer Engineering
BUITEMS
March 2004 to June 2007
Lecturer at Computer Engineering
BUITEMS
December 1997 to March 2004
Coordinator Knowledge Management at SDNP-UNDP Quetta
IUCN-The World Conservation Union

Projects

Metering the aquifer using smart monitoring and data-driven approach to assist in devising adaptive groundwater management strategy in Balochistan
World Bank Funded Project i.e. Local Challenge Fund (LCF) through Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, National , Funded , 2022, Completed
The project was aimed to determine the underlying causes of falling groundwater tables in the Quetta...
Covid-19 and Challenges in E-Learning: Magnifying Strategies through Perceptions of University Students and Other Stakeholders
Govt of Balochistan through BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2021, Completed
The project was funded by Government of Balochistan through BUITEMS University. Primarily aimed at e...
A Cloud-based E-learning Management System (CELMS) for a University Environment
ORIC BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2019, Completed
This project was funded by (BUITEMS-ORIC), during the year 2019-2020; aimed at finding out eLearning...
Extended Classroom Learning via Online Social Networking: Male-Female Comparative Study
Pakistan Science Foundation , National , Funded , 2019, Completed
This project was funded by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) aimed to find out the use of social med...

Certifications

Outcome Based Assessment/Accreditation
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan, 2025