Department of Computer Science

Dr. Saima Farhan
Dr. Saima Farhan
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science, LCWU

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Qualification
  • Ph.D. Computer Science - 2015
    Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    (Curtailing Heterogeneous Disparity in Brain Imaging and DNA Structure for Pattern Recognition based Estimation of Alzheimer’s Disease)
  • MS Computer Science (Roll of Honor) -  2009
    Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    (Offline Non-Cursive Handwritten Character Recognition)
  • M.Sc. Computer Science - 2002
    University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
    (Hospital Management System)
  • Bachelor of Science - 1998
    Jinnah College for Women, University of Peshawar, Peshawar
    (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics)
Experience

  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    Feb 2020 – Present,Associate Professor (BPS-20)

  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    Oct 2011 – Feb 2020,Assistant Professor (BPS-19) 

  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
    Sep 2005 – Oct 2011,Lecturer (BPS-17,18)

  • University of Central Punjab, Lahore
    Mar 2002 – Sep 2005,Lecturer & Deputy Controller of Examination

  • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
    Aug 2002 – Feb 2003,Visiting Lecturer

  • Software Private Limited, Lahore
    Jan 2001 – Mar 2002,Assistant Manager MIS

Honor and Awards     

  • Research Incentive Award, LCWU, 2017

  • National ICT R & D Fund, 2013-2014 and 2012-2013

  • First position holder & Roll of Honor (MSCS), 2009, LCWU, Lahore

  • Best Teacher Award, 2003, University of  Central Punjab, Lahore

  • First position holder (M.Sc.), 2002, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Memberships

  • HEC Approved PhD Supervisor

Graduate Students, Postdocs, Undergraduate Students, Honour Students

  1. Aqsa Aslam, Deep Learning based Automated Identification of Retinal Diseases using Fundus Images, (2017-2019)
  2. Momina Rao, Macular diseases identification using deep learning with SD-OCT images, (2017-2019)
  3. Maham nasir, Extracting Drug-Drug Interactions From Biomedical Text Using Machine Learning Approach For Chronic Kidney And Cardiovascular Disease Patients, (2016-2018)
  4. Gulshan mukhtar, Prediction of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment-to Alzheimer’s Disease - Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neuropsychological Assessments and Genetic Data, (2016-2018)
  5. Amna Niazi, A Multimodal Classification Approach for the Detection of Normal Control, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s disease Patients, (2016-2018)
  6. Areeba Khalid, An Automated Approach for the Classification of Hepatocellular Carcinoma using Microarray Gene Expression Profiles through Machine Learning Algorithms, (2016-2018)
  7. Mehr un Nisa, An Automated Detection and Classification Approach for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Using Image Data Through Machine Learning Algorithms, (2016-2018)
  8. Aisha Riaz, Classification of Plant Species based on Leaf Image Analysis, (2015-2017)
  9. Sameera Abbas, A Novel Approach for Efficient Shape Classification, (2015-2017)
  10. Aniqa Siddique, An Integrated Approach for Fruit Classification through Fusion of Multiple Features, Lahore College for Women University, (2015-2017)
  11. Fareeha Hassan, An Automated Approach for Prediction of Software Defects using Machine Learning Algorithms, (2015-2017)
  12. Fatima Malik, An Approach for the Classification of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Patients based on fMRI images using Ensemble of Classifiers, (2014-2016)
  13. Amna Ayub, A Pattern Recognition based Approach for the Prediction of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) using MRI Images, (2014-2016)
  14. Anum Shaukat, A Pattern Recognition Based Approach for Identification of Individuals Using Hand Geometry, (2013-2015)
  15. Zunera Altaf, A pattern recognition based approach for classification of Pakistani currency, (2013-2015)
  16. Maryam Tariq, Automated selection of elicitation technique based on situational characteristics, (2012-2014)
  17. Tayyaba Kiran , Requirement Validation Model for virtual distributed system, (2011-2013)
  18. Rabia Javed, Investigating pattern recognition based drug-drug and drug-protein interaction, (2011-2013)
  19. Ambreen Anjum, The Design of a Semantic Search Engine based on “Visual Content” , (2010-2012)
  20. Khansa Atif, Migration of Legacy Systems to Web Applications – A Novel Approach, (2010-2012)
  21. Rubina Naz, Resolving interoperability issues in model driven web engineering approaches, (2009-2011)
  22. Asma Mushtaq, Six Sigma Integration with Basic Knowledge Areas, (2009-2011)

Service Activity

  • Member Admissions Committee, LCWU
  • Active Citizens Trainer / Facilitator, British Council & LCWU
  • Coordinator, BSCS Final Projects, LCWU
  • Advisor, BSCS Final Projects, LCWU
  • Coordinator, MSCS Thesis, LCWU
  • Advisor, MSCS Thesis, LCWU
  • Computer Related Job Applications Scrutiny
  • Admission Forms Scrutiny
  • Admission Coordinator, Department of Computer Science, LCWU
  • Member Selection Committee for Recruitment of Grade 16 and Below, LCWU

Brief Statement of Research Interest

  • Image Processing, Medical Image Analysis, Pattern Recognition
  • Articles published by refereed journals.
  1. Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; On the Design of a Content based Image Retrieval System, The Nucleus, vol. 56(1), (2019), 36-41
  2. Abbas, S., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; Efficient Shape Classification using Zernike Moments and Geometrical Features on MPEG-7 Dataset, Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering, vol. 19(1), 2019, 45-50
  3. Shaukat, A., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H., Tahir, F., Usman, G.; Textural and Geometrical Features Based Approach for Identification of Individuals Using Palmprint and Hand Shape Images from Multiple Multimodal Datasets, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, vol. 46(6), (2018), 2281-2298
  4. Hassan, F., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; A Review on Machine Learning Techniques for Software Defect Prediction, Technical Journal, vol. 23(2), (2018), 63-71
  5. Tahir, F., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S., Tauseef, H.; Non Destructive Evaluation of Solid Pharmaceutical Products using Wavelet Transformations and Multispectral Data, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, vol. 46(4), (2018), 1399-1410
  6. Riaz, A., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; An Ensemble Classifier based Leaf Recognition Approach for Plant Species Classification using Leaf Texture, Morphology and Shape, The Nucleus, vol. 55(1), (2018), 1-7
  7. Shabbir, S., Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S., Tahir, F.; A Hybrid Approach for Mapping Scrum to Capability Maturity Model Integration Key Process Areas for Web Environment Applications, Pakistan Journal of Science, vol. 70(1), (2018) 79-84
  8. Malik, F., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A.; An Ensemble of Classifiers based Approach for Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease using fMRI Images based on Fusion of Volumetric, Textural and Hemodynamic Features, Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering, vol. 18(1), 2018, 61-70
  9. Usman, G., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S., Tauseef, H.; Evaluating Various Lung Cancer Nodule Detection Techniques – A Comparative Study, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, vol. 46(2), (2018), 798-819
  10. Mumtaz, S. G., Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S.; A Systematic Review of the Approaches for Anti-Pattern Detection and Correction, Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems, vol. 2(2), (2017), 37-56.
  11. Ayub, A., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; A Novel Approach for the Prediction of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s disease using MRI Images, Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering, vol. 17(2), 2017, 113-122
  12. Shafiq, S., Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S.; An Algorithm For Facial Expression Based Automatic Deceptive Pain Detection, Pakistan Journal of Science, vol. 69(1), (2017), 69-74
  13. Waheed, M., Tauseef, H., Shafique, S., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S.; A Facial Image Analysis based Algorithm to Detect Human Personality, The Nucleus, vol. 54(1), (2017), 26-32
  14. Altaf, Z., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A.; An Automated Pattern Recognition Based Approach for Classification of Soiled Paper Currency Using Textural and Geometrical Features, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, vol. 45(6), (2017), 2224-2242
  15. Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S.; Fully Automated Active-Contour Model-Based Approach for Segmentation of Common Carotid Artery Using Ultrasound Images, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, vol. 45(6), (2017), 2209-2223
  16. Shaukat, A., Farhan, S., Tahir, M., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; Automated Classification of Hair Care Plants Using Geometrical and Textural Features from Leaf Images: A Pattern Recognition Based Approach, Pakistan Journal of Science, vol. 68(4), (2016), 419-425
  17. Tariq, M., Farhan, S., Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A.; A Comparative Analysis of Elicitation Techniques for Design of Smart Requirements using Situational Characteristics. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, vol. 6(8), (2015), 30-38.
  18. Javed, R., Farhan, S., Hamdullah, S. A Hybrid Approach Based on Pattern Recognition and BioNLP for Investigating Drug-Drug Interaction. Current BioInformatics, 10(3), (2015), 315-322
  19. Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., & Tauseef, H. An Ensemble-of-Classifiers Based Approach for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease: Classification Using Structural Features of Brain Images. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, vol. 2014, (2014), 11 pages
  20. Tasneem, A., Tauseef, H., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A.; Measuring the Efficiency and Usability of Session Password based Authentication Systems. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, vol. 5(6), (2014), 31-45.
  21. Aatif, K., Farhan, S.; Migration of Legacy Systems to Web Applications–A Novel Approach. Journal of American Science, vol. 9(11s), (2013), 1-7.
  22. Kiran, T., Farhan, S., Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A.; Requirement Validation Model for Virtual Distributed System. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, vol. 4(8), (2013), 34-43.
  23. Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tahir, F., Tauseef, H.; A Comparative Study of Neuroimaging and Pattern Recognition Techniques for Estimation of Alzheimer’s Disease. Life Science Journal - Acta Zhengzhou University Overseas Edition, vol. 10(7s), (2013), 1030-1039
  24. Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S., Tahir, F.; A Review of Image and Phylogenetic Analysis Based Techniques for Ischemic Stroke Risk Estimation. Life Science Journal - Acta Zhengzhou University Overseas Edition, vol. 10(7s), (2013), 1040-1049
  25. Tahir, F., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H., Farhan, S.; A Survey of Multispectral High Resolution Imaging Based Drug Surface Morphology Validation Techniques. Life Science Journal - Acta Zhengzhou University Overseas Edition, vol. 10(7s), (2013), 1050-1059
  26. Khanum, W., Tauseef, H., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A.; A Model for Cost Estimation of Component-Based Software in Object-Oriented Environment. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, vol. 4(3), (2013), 25-31.
  • Conference Papers
  1. Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A., Tauseef, H.; Geometrical Features Based Approach for the Classification and Recognition of Handwritten Characters. Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference in Visualization, (2009).
  2. Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S.; Recognition and Translation of Hand Gestures to Urdu Alphabets Using a Geometrical Classification. Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference in Visualization, (2009).
  3. Tauseef, H., Farhan, S., Fahiem, M. A.; A Systematic Approach for Selecting a Suitable Software Architecture Evaluation Method. Proceedings of the 4th 2009 International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice, (2009).
  4. Farhan, S., Tauseef, H., Fahiem, M. A.; Adding Agility to Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method for Mapping on Crystal. Proceedings of the IEEE World Congress on Software Engineering, (2009).
  5. Fahiem, M. A., Farhan, S.; Representation of Engineering Drawings in SVG and DXF for Information Interchange. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Electronics, Control and Signal Processing, (2007).

Selected Professional Presentations

6th International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Electronics, Control and Signal Processing, Cairo, Egypt; 29 - 31 Dec 2007