Dr. Natash Ali Mian SCIT - BNU

Dr. Natash Ali Mian is currently working as Associate Professor of Computer Science at School of Computer and Information Technology (SCIT), Beaconhouse National University. He has headed Software Engineering Department from July 2019 to October 2024. He has over 20 years of experience in multiple universities with more than 40 journal and conference publications, most of which are in Impact Factor and Higher Education of Pakistan’s (HEC) recognized journals. He specializes in software engineering with special interest in requirement engineering, self-adaptive intelligent systems, knowledge based systems, IOT, formal methods, reverse engineering, conceptual modeling and databases. He is an editor and reviewer of multiple national and international journals. He has served as the President/Chapter Head (Lahore) and National Team Member in Pakistan Agile Development Society. He is extremely active in social and community services as an active part of Rotary International since 2001.

• PhD in Computer Science, School of Computer Science, National College for Business Administration and Economics
• MS in Computer Science, SZABIST Islamabad Campus, Islamabad
• MCS, Department of CS & IT, The University of Lahore, Lahore

• Associate Professor, School of Computer & Information Technology, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore (2021–Present)
• Head of Department (Software Engineering), School of Computer & Information Technology, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore (2019–2024)
• Assistant Professor, School of Computer & Information Technology, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore (2012–2021)
• Lecturer, Department of Computer Science & IT, The University of Lahore (2010–2012)
• Visiting Faculty, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore (2007–2009)
• Visiting Faculty, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Islamabad (2004–2006)
• Visiting Faculty, SZABIST Islamabad Campus, Islamabad (2004–2005)
• Lecturer, Pakistan College of Science and Technology, Kasur (2003–2004)
• Faculty Member, Pakistan International College, Lahore (2001–2003)

• Recipient of a competitive Travel Grant from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, to support academic engagement in Bali, Indonesia (2010).
• Awarded a Travel Grant by the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Central Punjab, for the presentation of research at an international forum in Cambridge, United Kingdom (2008).
• Selected for the prestigious HEC Indigenous PhD Scholarship (Batch III), awarded on a competitive basis in recognition of outstanding academic merit (2007).

External Reviewer

• Reviewer, 19th IEEE International Conference on Open Source Systems and Technologies 2025
• Technical PC Member, IEEE IntelliSecAI 2025: IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Security, and Artificial Intelligence, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, KSA.
• Technical PC Member, AISTEMEDU-2025: IEEE International Conference on AI-Driven STEM Education and Learning Technologies, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, KSA.
• Technical PC Member, 2025 IEEE Horizons of Information Technology and Engineering (HITE), Lahore, Pakistan.
• Reviewer, Journal of Blockchain and Intelligent Computing, 2023 till Date
• Reviewer, PLoS ONE, Impact Factor: 3.745, HEC Recognized, 2023 till Date
• Reviewer, ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks, Impact Factor: 2.253, HEC Recognized, 2022 till Date
• Reviewer, IEEE Access, Impact Factor: 3.476, HEC Recognized, 2017 till Date
• Reviewer, CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Impact Factor: 3.86, HEC Recognized, 2021 till Date
• Reviewer, EAI Transactions, Impact Factor: 1.28, HEC Recognized, 2018 till Date
• Reviewer, Lahore Garrison University Research Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (LGURJCSIT), HEC Recognized, 2017 till Date
• Reviewer, Innovative Computing Review (ICR), 2021 till Date
• Reviewer, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, Impact Factor: 1.28, HEC Recognized, 2022 till Date
• Session Chair, 4th Int’l Conference on Advancements in Computational Sciences (ICACS'23)
• Technical PC Member, 4th Int’l Conference on Advancements in Computational Sciences (ICACS'23)
• Technical PC Member, 5th Int’l Conference on Advancements in Computational Sciences (ICACS'24)
• Technical PC Member, IEEE International Conference on Horizons of IT and Engineering, 2024

External Examiner/Supervisor

• Minhaaj University, Lahore, External Evaluator for Final Year Projects, 2024 till Date
• NCBA & E, External Evaluator for MS and PhD Thesis, 2025 till Date
• University of Lahore, Lahore, External Evaluator for MS and PhD Thesis, 2022 till Date
• Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, External Evaluator for MS Thesis, 2021 till Date
• Superior University, External Evaluator for MS and PhD Thesis, 2017 till Date
• Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, 2024, External Evaluator for Final Year Projects
• Judge – UCP Final Year Projects Expo, February 2024
• Virtual University, 2021, External Evaluator for MS Thesis
• University of Management and Technology, 2021, External Evaluator for MS Thesis
• Superior College (University Campus), Lahore, 2020, External Evaluator for MS(CS) Thesis
• FC College University, Lahore, 2013, External Examiner, Comprehensive Examination - BS (CS)
• Department of CS and IT, The University of Lahore, 2012–2013, Supervisor - MS Thesis
• Faculty of Information Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 2008 & 2011, External Evaluator for Final Year Projects of BS and MCS
• University of Agriculture

BOS/BOF/Evaluator

• Member Board of Studies, Department of Information Systems, Dr Hasan Murad School of Management (HSM), UMT
• Member Board of Studies, School of Mass Communication, BNU
• Member Academic Council, Beaconhouse National University
• Approved External Evaluator MS/PhD Thesis, Lahore Garrison University
• Approved External Evaluator MS/PhD Thesis, The University of Lahore
• Approved External Evaluator MS Thesis, University of Management & Technology
• Approved External Evaluator MS Thesis, Virtual University, Pakistan

• G. Yasin, F. Ismail, N. A. Mian, H. Sardar, R. Nazeer, “AMDetect: Attention-Driven Hybrid Deep Learning Framework for Evasion-Resilient Mobile Malware Detection,” LGU Research Journal of Computer Science & IT, 2025 (HEC Y).
• N. A. Mian, “Role of Game Theory in Utilizing the Spectrum in Cognitive Radio Networks,” Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, 2024 (HEC Y).
• M. Asim et al., N. A. Mian, “Plant Leaf Vein and Outline Feature Extraction using Fractal and Computer Vision Approaches,” LGU Research Journal of CS & IT, 2024 (HEC Y).
• S. Y. Ali et al., N. A. Mian, “Securing Cloud Environments using CNN-based Intrusion Detection,” Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, 2024 (HEC Y).
• A. Shera et al., N. A. Mian, “Blind and Visually Impaired User Interface to Solve Accessibility Problems,” Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, 2021 (IF: 3.401, HEC X).
• T. A. Rana et al., N. A. Mian, “Extraction of Opinion Target Using Syntactic Rules in Urdu Text,” Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, 2021 (IF: 3.401, HEC X).
• D. Baig et al., N. A. Mian, “Bit Rate Reduction in Cloud Gaming Using Object Detection Technique,” Computers, Materials and Continua, 2021 (IF: 3.860, HEC W).
• M. M. Ali et al., N. A. Mian, “Status of Bioinformatics Education in South Asia,” BioMed Research International, 2021 (IF: 3.246, HEC W).
• N. Tabassum et al., N. A. Mian, “Prediction of Cloud Ranking in Hyperconverged Cloud Ecosystem Using ML,” Computers, Materials and Continua, 2021 (IF: 3.860, HEC W).
• R. A. Naqvi et al., N. A. Mian, “Coronavirus: A ‘Mild’ Virus Turned Deadly Infection,” Computers, Materials and Continua, 2021 (IF: 3.860, HEC W).
• M. S. Ahmad et al., N. A. Mian, “Usability Evaluation of Online Educational Applications in COVID-19,” LGU Research Journal of CS & IT, 2020 (HEC Y).
• M. R. Naqvi et al., N. A. Mian, “Interoperability Issues in IoT and Decision-Making Models,” LGU Research Journal of CS & IT, 2020 (HEC Y).
• A. Amin et al., N. A. Mian, “TOP-Rank: Unsupervised Topic Prediction for Urdu Documents,” IEEE Access, 2020 (IF: 3.476, HEC W).
• M. I. Tariq et al., N. A. Mian, “Challenges in IoMT using AHP and TOPSIS under Fuzzy Environment,” Mobile Information Systems, 2020 (IF: 1.802, HEC X).
• M. I. Tariq et al., N. A. Mian, “Deep Learning Security and Privacy Defensive Techniques: A Review,” Mobile Information Systems, 2020 (IF: 1.802, HEC X).
• M. I. Tariq et al., N. A. Mian, “Ranking Information Security Controls using AHP and TOPSIS,” Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 2020 (IF: 1.737, HEC W).
• M. I. Tariq et al., N. A. Mian, “Application of Fuzzy Logic in Cloud Computing,” Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 2020 (IF: 1.737, HEC W).
• K. Arshid et al., N. A. Mian, “Opportunistic Spectrum Handoff in Cognitive Radio Networks,” Applied Sciences, 2020 (IF: 2.838, HEC W).
• I. Feroz et al., N. A. Mian, “Perception of Autonomous Vehicles: Legal and Ethical Issues,” International Journal of Advanced and Applied Science, 2019 (HEC X).
• M. W. Iqbal et al., N. A. Mian, “Adaptive User Interfaces for Mobile Phones,” IJACSA, 2018 (HEC X).
• N. A. Mian, F. Ahmad, “Agent-Based Architecture for Self-Adaptive Systems,” IJACSA, 2018 (HEC X).
• N. A. Mian, F. Ahmad, “Modeling MAPE-K Loop using Petri Nets,” IJCSNS, 2017 (HEC X).
• M. I. Tariq et al., N. A. Mian, “Agent-Based Security Framework for Hybrid Cloud Computing,” IJCSNS, 2017 (HEC X).
• A. Siddiqui et al., N. A. Mian, “Comparative Analysis of Software Development Approaches vs Formal Methods,” VAWKUM Transactions, 2014.
• A. Mujahid et al., N. A. Mian, “Comparative Analysis of Cloud Computing Security Issues,” VAWKUM Transactions, 2014.
• M. W. Iqbal et al., N. A. Mian, “Internet Addiction among University Students,” VFAST Transactions, 2014.
• M. Farooq et al., N. A. Mian, “Fault-Tolerance Techniques for Space Applications,” VFAST Transactions, 2014.
• M. Ashraf, N. A. Mian, “Agile Project Management: Analysis of Scrum Implementation Issues,” VAWKUM Transactions, 2013.
• N. A. Mian et al., “Database Reverse Engineering Methods: What is Missing?” Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 2013.
• G. Yasin et al., N. A. Mian, “Enhanced Cloud Computing Model for QoS,” VFAST Transactions, 2013.

(All papers were orally presented)

• N. Tabassum, N. A. Mian, A. Almutlaq et al., “Explainable AI for Student Assessment and Achievement in Education Systems,” IEEE AISTEMEDU, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2026, doi: 10.1109/AISTEMEDU67077.2025.11403886.
• F. Imran et al., N. A. Mian, “Requirement Engineering Framework for Adaptation in Cloud Systems,” NCCSIT, 2018.
• A. A. Khan et al., N. A. Mian, “Systematic Analysis of Requirements Modeling Techniques for Self-Adaptive Systems,” NCCSIT, 2018.
• W. A. Khan et al., N. A. Mian, “E-Commerce in Pakistan,” Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT), Islamabad, 2013.
• N. A. Mian, N. A. Zafar, “Key Analysis of Normalization Process using Formal Techniques in DBRE,” International Conference on Computer Engineering and Applications, Bali, Indonesia, 2010.
• N. A. Mian, N. A. Zafar, “Modeling and Formal Specification of Database Reverse Engineering using Z Notation,” International Pure Mathematical Conference, Islamabad, 2008.
• N. A. Mian, T. Hussain, “Database Reverse Engineering Tools,” WSEAS International Conference on Software Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK, 2008.
• N. A. Mian, N. A. Zafar, “Applications of Mathematical Techniques in Software Engineering,” International Pure Mathematical Conference, Islamabad, 2006.
• N. A. Mian et al., “Formal Specification of DBRE using Z Notation,” Doctoral Symposium on Research in Computer Science, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 2008.
• N. A. Mian, N. A. Zafar, “Refinement of Railroad Crossing Problem using Formal Methods,” CIIT Workshop on Research in Computing, Wah Cantt, 2006.
• N. A. Mian, N. A. Zafar, “Formalizing Railroad Crossing Problem,” CIIT Workshop on Research in Computing, Lahore, 2005.

• Workshop on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, January 2024.
• Seminar on Effective Utilization of Researcher Academy and Elsevier Journal Finder, December 2023.
• Workshop on Navigating Pathways for Publishing in High-Quality Journals, November 2023.
• Workshop on Navigating Pathways for Publishing in High-Quality Journals, September 2023.
• Training on Review Methods: Guidelines for Editors and Authors Using Case Articles, February 2023.
• Participant, 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computational Sciences (ICACS), 2023.

• Email Address: natash.ali@bnu.edu.pk
• Ext number: 506