Dr. Rao Muhammad Asif

Associate Engineer

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Wireless Communications, Smart Grids & AI

Associate Professor and Program Leader with over 10 years of experience in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, specializing in next-generation wireless communication, smart grids, and machine learning. Holds multiple publications in top-tier international journals along with international postdoctoral research experience. Following my research work, my postdoctoral research in South Korea enhanced my expertise in […]

Associate Professor and Program Leader with over 10 years of experience in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, specializing in next-generation wireless communication, smart grids, and machine learning. Holds multiple publications in top-tier international journals along with international postdoctoral research experience. Following my research work, my postdoctoral research in South Korea enhanced my expertise in […]

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS SCI/SCIE/ESCI Indexed Journals 1. Ahmed Saeed, Rao Muhammad Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Syed Rizwan Hassan, Salil Bharany, Habib Hamam, AI-Based Energy Management and Prediction System for Smart Cities, Jordan Journal of Electrical Engineering (JJEE), DOI: https://doi.org/10.5455/jjee.204-1728140025, (Q4), 2025. 2. Rao Muhammad Asif, Rehman AU, Guizani S, and Hamam H (2024). Enhancing spectral efficiency in uplink/downlink channels of multi-cell massive MIMO for 5G networks, International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 11(8): 66-79, https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2024.08.008, (Q3), 2024. 3. Umaiz Sadiq, Fatma Mallek, Saif Ur Rehman, Rao Muhammad Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Habib Hamam “Machine Learning-based Solution for Monitoring of Converters in Smart Grid Application” in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), Vol. 15, No. 3, 2024. DOI: 10.14569/IJACSA.2024.01503127, (Q3), 2024. 4. Rao Muhammad Asif, Mustafa Shakir, Jamel Nebhen, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Muhammad Shafiq and Jin-Ghoo Choi “Energy Efficiency Trade-off with Spectral Efficiency in MIMO Systems” in Computers, Materials & Continua, vol. 70, No. 3, pp. 5889-5905, DOI: 10.32604/cmc.2022.020777, (Q2), 2022. 5. Rao Muhammad Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman, NaifAlsharabi, Sajjad Rabbani, Mustafa Shakir, Nauman Malik, Saif Ur Rehman, Arfat Ahmad Khan “Optimal Locating and Sizing of DG in Radial Distribution System using Modified Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm” in IETE Journal of Research, Vol. 68, Issue 5, pp: 1-18, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2022/2150690, (Q3), 2022. 6. Hina Maqbool, Adnan Yousaf, Rao Muhammad Asif, Ateeq Ur Reman , Elsayed Tag Eldin, Muhammad Shafiq, and Habib Hamam “An Optimized Fuzzy based Control Solution for Frequency Oscillation Reduction in Electric Grids” in Energies , Volume 15, Issue 19, 6981. DOI: 10.3390/en15196981, (Q2), 2022. 7. Rao Muhammad Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Subhashree Choudhury, Ismail Hossain, Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddiqui, Taraprasanna Dash, “Robust Design of a Novel Solar based Plug-in Electric Vehicle Scheme”, International Journal of Renewable Research, Vol. 12, Issue 03, DOI: 10.20508/ijrer.v12i3, (Q3), 2022. 8. Adnan Yousaf, Rao Muhammad Asif, Mustafa Shakir, Ateeq Ur Rehman* , Fawaz Alassery, Habib Hamam and Omar Cheikhrouhou “A Novel Machine Learning-Based Price Forecasting for Energy Management Systems” Sustainability, Vol. 13, Issue 21, 6199. DOI: 10.3390/su132212693, (Q2), 2021. 9. Adnan Yousaf, Rao Muhammad Asif, Mustafa Shakir, Ateeq Ur Rehman* , and Mohmmed S. Adrees “An Improved Residential Electricity Load Forecasting Using a Machine-Learning-Based Feature Selection Approach and a Proposed Integration Strategy”, Sustainability, Vol. 13, Issue 11, 6199. DOI: 10.3390/su.13116199, (Q2), 2021. 10. Muhammad Azam, Tanvir Ahmed, Rehan Ahmad, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Fahad Sabah, and Rao Muhammad Asif* “A Two-step Approach for Improving Sentiment Classification Accuracy” in Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol. 30, Issue 03, pp. 853-867, 2021. DOI: 10.32604/iasc.2021.019101, (Q3), 2021, ( *Corresponding Author). 11. Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique, AdeelAsad, Rao M. Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman* , Muhammad Tariq Sadiq, and Inam Ullah “Implementation of Incremental Conductance MPPT Algorithm with Integral Regulator by using Boost Converter in Grid-Connected PV Array” in IETE Journal of Research, Vol. 69, Issue 6, pp: 3822-3835, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2021/1920481, (Q3), 2021. 12. Bilal Masood, M. Arif Khan, Sobia Baig, Song Guobing, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Saif Ur Rehman, Rao M. Asif, Muhammad Babar Rasheed “Investigation of Deterministic, Statistical and Parametric NB-PLC Channel Modeling Techniques for Advanced Metering Infrastructure“ in Energies, Volume 13, Issue 12, 3098. DOI: 10.3390/en13123098 , (Q2), 2020. 13. Rao Muhammad Asif , Ateeq Ur Rehman , Saif Ur Rehman, Jehangir Arshad, Jamshaid Hamid, Muhammad Tariq Sadiq, Sohaib Tahir “Design and Analysis of Robust Fuzzy Logic Maximum Power Point Tracking Based Isolated Photovoltaic Energy System” in Engineering Reports, Vol. 2, Issue 09, pp. 1-16, September 20. DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12234, (Q2), 2020. Scopus-Indexed Journals 14. Rizwan Tariq, Ibrahim Alhamrouni, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Rao Muhammad Asif, Zimran Rafique “A New Algorithm for Fault Location in Multi-end Underground Cables Using Traveling Waves” International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive System (IJPEDS), Vol 13, Issue 4, pp. DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i4.pp1951-1965, (Q3), 2022. 15. Ahmed Hassan, Rao M. Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman* , Zuhaib Nishtar, Mohammed K. A. Kaabar, Khan Afsar “Design and Development of an Irrigation Mobile Robot” IAES International Journal of Robotics and Automation (IJRA), Vol. 10, No. 2, June 2021, pp. 75–90, ISSN: 2722-2586, DOI: 10.11591/ijra.v10i2, pp75-90,(Q4), 2021. 16. Ahmad Hassan† , Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah, Umar Farooq, Adil Shahzad, Rao M. Asif, Faisal Haider, Ateeq Ur Rehman†, “A Wirelessly Controlled Robot-based Smart Irrigation System by Exploiting Arduino” in Journal of Robotics and Control (JRC), Vol 2, Issue 1, pp. 29-34, January 2021. DOI: 10.18196/jrc.2148, (Q4), 2021. Local Journals 17. R. M. Asif, M. A. B. Siddique, A. Rehman, M. Tariq Sadiq, and A. Asad, “Modified Fuzzy Logic MPPT for PV System under Severe Climatic Profiles”, PAKJET, DOI: https://doi.org/10.51846/vol4iss2pp49-55, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 49-55, Jun. 2021. 18. Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique, Adeel Asad, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Sohaib Aslam, Rao M. Asif, and M. Tariq Sadiq “Implementation of Outcome-Based Education System in Engineering Education using Real-Time Application” in University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology (USJICT), Vol. 4, Issue 3, https://sujo.usindh.edu.pk/index.php/USJICT/article/view/2881, 2020. 19. Rao Muhammad Asif, Adnan Yousaf, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Hafiz M. Ashraf, and Saif Ur Rehman “Designing of Control Scheme for Hybrid Power System using Fuzzy Logic Controller” in IEEEP New Horizon Journal, Volume 97-100, page 3-8, ISSN: 2226-3659. http://www.ieeepnhrj.org/index.php/ieeep/issue/view/1, 2018 20. Rao Muhammad Asif, Adnan Yousaf, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Hafiz M. Ashraf, and Saif Ur Rehman “Real Time Extra Economic Dispatch For Renewable Energy Uncertainty Over IEEE Bus Bar” in IEEEP New Horizon Journal, Volume 97-100, page 9-16, ISSN: 2226-3659. http://www.ieeepnhrj.org/index.php/ieeep/issue/view/1, 2018 21. Fahad Khan, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Rao Muhammad Asif, Syed Rizwan Hassan, Muhammad Tariq Sadiq, Muhammad Arif, Basit Ali Khan “Load Sharing of Transformers for Intelligent Electric Power Management”, in Journal of Applied and Emerging Sciences (JAES), Vol (09), Issue (02), pages 153-157, DOI: https://doi.org/10.36785/BUITEMS.JAES.290, 2019 22. Rao Muhammad Asif, Adnan Yousaf, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Noman Shabbir, and M. Tariq Sadiq “Increase Battery Time by Improvement in Regenerative Braking with Storage System in Hybrid Vehicle”, in Journal of Applied and Emerging Sciences (JAES), Vol (09), Issue (01), pages 53-62, . http://journal.buitms.edu.pk/j/index.php/bj. 2019 23. Rizwan Tariq, Rao M. Asif, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique, Adeel Asad, Shahzad Ashraf” Organic Power Generation and Utilization Using Anaerobic Digestion Process”, Journal of Applied and Emerging Sciences Vol (10), Issue (02), pages 126-132, https://doi.org/10.36785/BUITEMS.JAES.408, 2019 CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS IEEE Conference 1. R. Tariq, I. Alhamrouni, A. Afzal, A. U. Rehman, Z. Rafique and R. M. Asif, “Optimal Design Considerations For Over Head Transmission Line (OHTL),” 2023 International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET), Istanbul, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/ICEET60227.2023.10526119. 2. J. Arshad et al. and Rao M. Asif, “Implementation of an Intelligent Parking System,” 2022 International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2022, pp. 1-11, doi: 10.1109/ICEET56468.2022.10007136. 3. Rao Muhammad Asif, Saif Ur Rehman, Ateeq Ur Rehman, “A Comparative Study of Short Channel Effects in 3-D FinFET with High-K Gate Di-electric,” in APSIT-2021, Bhubaneswar, India, 2021. 4. Muhammad A. B. Siddique, M. A. Khan, Adeel Asad, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Rao Muhammad Asif, Saif Ur Rehman, “Maximum Power Point Tracking with Modified Incremental Conductance Technique in Grid-Connected PV Array,” CITISIA, Sydney, Australia, 2020, pp. 1–6, DOI: 10.1109/CITISIA50690.2020.9371803. 5. B. Masood, G. Song, L. Al-Fagih, J. Hou, Rao M. Asif, “Investigation and Wideband Modeling of LCC based ±800 kV UHVDC Converter Station for Electromagnetic Disturbance,” ICEET, Lahore, Pakistan, 2020. 6. A. Rehman, A. Paul, Ateeq Ur Rehman, F. Amin, Rao Muhammad Asif, “An Efficient Friendship Selection Mechanism for an Individual’s Small World in Social Internet of Things,” ICEET, Lahore, Pakistan, 2020. 7. Rao Muhammad Asif, S. R. Hassan, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Asad Ur Rehman, B. Masood, Z. A. Sher, “Smart Underground Wireless Cable Fault Detection and Monitoring,” ICEET, Lahore, Pakistan, 2020. 8. S. Rehman, H. F. Usman, U. F. Ahmed, M. Asif, S. Y. Shin, Muhammad Asif, “An Improved Technique to Assess AC Performance of a Submicron GaN HEMTs,” ICTC, 2019. 9. M. Awais, S. Rehman, M. Asif, M. R. Usman, S. Y. Shin, Muhammad Asif, “RF Energy Harvesting for Low Power Applications Using Rectenna Operating at 2.45 GHz,” ICTC, 2019. 10. B. A. Khan, H. M. Ashraf, S. Hamid, Rao M. Asif, U. Bashir, “Implementation of Microcontroller-Based Electromechanical Overcurrent Relay for Radial Feeder Protection,” ICEET, Superior University, Lahore, 2019. 11. S. Rehman, H. F. Usman, U. F. Ahmed, Rao M. Asif, S. Y. Shin, “Performance Evaluation of Submicron SiC MESFET,” ICTC, 2019. 12. H. M. Ashraf, M. F. Amjad, M. T. Arshad, M. I. Javaid, Rao M. Asif, “Re-energizing of Single Phase by Protective Scheme of Parallel Bi-Transmission Lines using Fuzzy Logic Technique,” ICREGA, 2018. 13. Ateeq Ur Rehman, Rao Muhammad Asif, R. Tariq, A. Javed, “GSM based Solar Automatic Irrigation System using Moisture, Temperature and Humidity Sensors,” ICE2T, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2017, DOI: 10.1109/ICE2T.2017.8215945. 14. B. Masood, R. A. Naqvi, Rao Muhammad Asif, “Designing of a Control Scheme for the Solar Rickshaw in Comparative Study with Conventional Auto Rickshaw,” ICE2T, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2014. 15. B. Masood, M. S. Siddique, Rao Muhammad Asif, M. Z. Ul Haq, “Maximum Power Point Tracking using Hybrid Perturb & Observe and Incremental Conductance Techniques,” ICE2T, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2014. International Conference 16. Rao Muhammad Asif, Soo Young Shin. (2023- Feb). Power Consumption Modelling in massive-MIMO Systems to Increase Energy Efficiency. The , Korean Institutes of Communications and Information Sciences (한국통신학회 학술대회논문집, 강원), p.p 453-454 , South Korea 17. Rao Muhammad Asif, Soo Young Shin. (2023-June). An efficient hybrid precoding with low complexity in mm-wave massive MIMO systems. Korean Institutes of Communications and Information Sciences (한국통신학회 학술대회논문집, 강원), South Korea
IGNITE National Technology Fund Role: Project Supervisor Funding: Government of Pakistan Funding Program Final Year Project- The Design of Smart 5G Antenna for Minimized Fabrication Losses (PKR-60,000) Final Year Project- IoT Based Voltage Management System for Efficiency Enhancement of Micro Grid (PKR-70,000) Final Year Project- IoT based laser security system (PKR-65,000)