Education
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PhD, Computer Science | COMSATS University Islamabad | 2020–2025
MS, Software Engineering | IQRA University | 2012–2014
MSc, Information Technology | Quaid-i-Azam University | 200G–2011
Experience
ACADEMIC PROFILE
University lecturer with over ten years of academic service beginning in August 2016. Currently serving at BUITEMS, Quetta, on deputation from Allama Iqbal Open University since November 2025. PhD in Computer Science from COMSATS University Islamabad, HEC Faculty Development Program scholar, and visiting doctoral researcher at Simon Fraser University, Canada. Research focuses on UAV-assisted IoT systems, energy-efficient sensing, reliable connectivity and low-latency communications for oil and gas pipeline monitoring.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Lecturer (Deputation) | BUITEMS, Quetta November 2025 – Present
Teaching Operating Systems (CS333), including BS Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science cohorts, fifth semester (Fall 2026).
Lecturer | Allama Iqbal Open University August 2016 – Present
Parent institution; serving on deputation at BUITEMS since November 2025.
Publications
SELECTED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Energy-efficient routing protocol for reliable low-latency Internet of Things in oil and gas pipeline monitoring S. N. Karam, K. Bilal, A. N. Khan, J. Shuja, S. J. Abdulkadir. PeerJ Computer Science 10, e1908.
- Intelligent IoT-and UAV-assisted architecture for pipeline monitoring in OGI S. N. Karam, K. Bilal, J. Shuja, L. U. Khan, M. Bilal, M. K. Khan. IT Professional 26(3), 46–54.
- An investigation of e-learning readiness (e-content browsing, ecommunication, e-assessment) among open distance learners M. S. N. Karam, N. Naseer, M. Rahim. Educational Research and Innovation 4(04), 23–39.
- An Energy Efficient Base Stations Optimization Scheme for Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks Enabled IoTs A. A. Sana Nasim, Shafiq Hussain, Umar Daraz, Fozia Saeed, Zeeshan Ul Haq, et al. IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security 20(10).
- Optimal Base Station Placement for Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks S. Maqbool, A. Umar, S. N. Karam, I. Kashif. ICGHIT 2019, Seventh International Conference on Green and Human Information Technology.
- Energy Efficient Routing in WSNs using Near and Far Field Communication S. N. Karam, A. Umar, S. Maqbool, I. Kashif. ICGHIT 2019, Seventh International Conference on Green and Human Information Technology.
BOOK CHAPTER
ICT — Allama Iqbal Open University
TEACHING AND ACADEMIC SCOPE
Undergraduate teaching in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current location: Quetta, Pakistan | Hobbies: Padel tennis and badminton
Project, Research Interests
DOCTORAL RESEARCH
PhD dissertation: “UAVs-aided IoTs Framework for Energy-efficient, Reliable, C Low Latency Sensing and Communication for Smart Pipeline Monitoring in Oil and Gas Industry”
SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
HEC Faculty Development Program (FDP) Scholar. Doctoral scholarship (2020–2024).
Simon Fraser University, Canada. International research visit undertaken during PhD studies.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
UAV-assisted Internet of Things • Wireless sensor networks • Energy-efficient routing • Reliable and low-latency communications • Smart infrastructure monitoring • Oil and gas pipeline monitoring