Publications

  • Parah, S. A., Sheikh, J. A., Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2014, Data hiding in scrambled images: A new double layer security data hiding technique, Computers & Electrical Engineering, 40(1), 70-82, Elsevier(SCI: IF 4.152)
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2014, Handwritten Digit Recognition using Slope Detail Features, International Journal of Computer Applications, 93(5), 14-19, IJCA
  • Parah, S. A., Sheikh, J., Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2015, A secure and robust information hiding technique for covert communication, International Journal of Electronics, 102(8), 1253-1266, Taylor & Francis(SCI: IF 1.457)
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2016, Arabic OCR using a novel hybrid classification scheme, Journal of Pattern Recognition Research, 11(1), 55-60, JPRR (ESCI)
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2016, Non-uniform slant correction using generalized projections, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, 9(17), pp. 8489-8497, Serials Publications (SCOPUS)
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2016, Effect of Intrinsic Parameters on Efficiency of Gradient Features, International Journal of Imaging and Robotics, 16(2), pp. 35-44, CESER Publications(SCOPUS)
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2016, KU-Database of Handwritten Arabic Words, 2016, International Journal of Engineering and Future Technology, 2(1), pp. 33-44, CESER Publications
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2018, Artificial Intelligence in China: Recent Trends, International Journal of Computer Application, 8(2), 90-93, RS Publications(UGC Indexed)
  • Hafiz, A. M., 2019, K-Nearest Neighbor and Support Vector Machine Hybrid Classification, International Journal of Imaging and Robotics, 19(4), CESER Publications(SCOPUS)
  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2020, A survey on instance segmentation: state of the art, International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval, 9(3), 171-189, Springer (SCI: IF 3.205)
  • Hafiz, A. M., Parah, S.A., and Bhat, R.A., 2021, Reinforcement learning applied to machine vision:state of the art, International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval , 10, 1-12, Springer (SCI: IF 3.205)
  • Hafiz, A.M, Bhat, R.A., and Hassaballah, M., 2022, Image classification using convolutional neural network tree ensembles, Multimedia Tools and Applications, Springer (SCI: IF 2.577).
  • Hafiz, A.M., 2022, Image recognition using multiple Vision Transformers in parallel having different patch sizes, Mathematical Statistician and Engineering Applications, 71(4), 1183–1194 (SCOPUS)
  • Hafiz, A.M., Hassaballah, M., and Binbusayyis, A., 2023, Formula-Driven Supervised Learning in Computer Vision: A Literature Survey, Applied Sciences, 13, 723, MDPI (SCI: IF 2.838).
  • Hafiz, A.M., Hassaballah, M., Alqahtani, A., Alsubai, S., and Hameed, M.A., 2023, Reinforcement Learning with an Ensemble of Binary Action Deep Q-Networks, Computer Systems Science & Engineering, Tech Science Press, USA (SCI: IF 4.397).
  • Hafiz, A.M., Bhat, R.U.A., Parah, S.A., Hassaballah, M., 2023, SE-MD: a single-encoder multiple-decoder deep network for point cloud reconstruction from 2D images, Pattern Analysis and Applications, Springer (SCI: IF 2.307)
  • Manzoor, H., Khursheed, F. and Hafiz, A.M., 2025, Finger vein recognition using an ensemble of KNN classifiers based on robust image features, Signal, Image and Video Processing, Springer (SCI: IF 2.1).
  • Hafiz, A.M., Hassaballah, M. and Binbusayyis, A., 2023, Formula-driven supervised learning in computer vision: A literature survey, Applied Sciences, MDPI (SCI: IF 2.5)
  • Hafiz, A.M., Faiq, I. and Hassaballah, M., 2024, Solving partial differential equations using large-data models: A literature review, Artificial Intelligence Review, Springer (SCI: IF 13.9).
  • Manzoor, H., Khursheed, F. and Hafiz, A.M., 2025, Finger vein recognition using an ensemble of KNN classifiers based on robust image features, Signal, Image and Video Processing, Springer (SCI: IF 2.1).
  • Design and Implementation of Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network-Based Robotic Surface Skimmer Vehicle for Aquatic Weed Removal" Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, 55(1): 51 -64 {ISSN: 0146-4116}
  • Priortized Load Distribution System In Households,Rouf ul Alam, Mohsib zaroo, IJERT, ISSN: 2278-0181,2013
  • Smart traffic light control and congestion avoidance system during emergencies using arduino and zigbee 802.15. 4 Rouf Ul Alam, Ulya sabeel , IJARCSSE, ISSN: 2277-128x, 2013 
  • Smart Traffic Mess Control and Avoidance System, Rouf ul Alam, Suhail Ahmad, IJERT, ISSN: 2278-0181, 2013
  • A New Method of PAPR reduction in MIMO-OFDM System using combination of OSTBC Encoder and Spreading Code Sequence Mehboob ul Amin, Rouf ul alam, ELIXIR, ISSN:2229-712x, 2013
  • Nazish, M. and Banday, M.T., 2026, Lightweight cryptographic symmetric block ciphers for smart Internet of Things – Design considerations and experimental insights, International Journal of Sensors, Wireless Communications and Control, Bentham Science.
  • Nazish, M., Manan, A. and Banday, M.T., 2026, An optimized deep learning framework for IoT-based smoke detection with enhanced performance and computational efficiency, Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, SpringerOpen.
  • Nazish, M. and Banday, M.T., 2026, A novel irrational scaling chaotification model for securing lightweight industrial internet of things applications, Cluster Computing, Springer.
  • Mukhtar, S. and Begh, G.R., 2026. Robust IRS-assisted OSTBC transmission for NOMA system in challenging environments. Wireless Networks, pp.1-21.

Conferences

  • Efficient Room Heater, Rouf ul Alam Bhat, Soliha Shareef. 13TH JK SCIENCE CONGRESS, ISBN: 978-93-5291-653-5, 2018
  • Low Cost Precision Capacitance Measurement , Rouf Ul Alam Bhat, Ghulam Mohuidin Bhat,13TH JK SCIENCE CONGRESS ISBN: 978-93-5291-653-5,2018.
  •  An Efficient Image Stitching Method for Flying Wireless Image Processing Sensor Nodes, Rouf Ul Alam Bhat, Ghulam Mohuidin Bhat, SEEDS-2018, ID: SEEDS-2018-1141, 2018
  • Hafiz, A. M., Sheikh, J. A., and Parah, S. A., 2012, A pattern recognition approach based on feature-wise comparison, IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing Research, India, IEEE Xplore, 1-4 (SCI)
  • Sheikh, J. A., Parah, S. A., Akhtar, U. S., Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2012, Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor (OVSF) based image Transmission using Multiple Input Multiple Output Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (MIMO-OFDM) System, International Conference on Communications, Devices and Intelligent Systems, India, IEEE Xplore, 45-48 (SCI)
  • Hafiz, A. M. and Bhat, G. M., 2015, Boosting OCR for some important mutations, International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communication Engineering, India, IEEE Xplore, 128- 132 (SCI)
  • Hafiz, A. M. and Bhat, G. M., 2020, A Survey of Deep Learning Techniques for Medical Diagnosis, International Conference On Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development, India, Springer, 161-170 (SCI)
  • Hafiz, A. M. and Hassaballah, M., 2021, Digit Image Recognition Using an Ensemble of One-Versus-All Deep Network Classifiers, International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies, India, Springer, 445-455 (SCI)
  • Hafiz, A. M., et al., 2021, Towards Realizing Visible Light Communications with Passive LiFi, 7th edition of Hybrid International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living, NIT Srinagar, J&K, India
  • Hafiz, A. M., 2022, A Survey of Deep Q-Networks used for Reinforcement Learning: state of the art, 4th International Conference on Intelligent Communication Technologies and Virtual Mobile Networks, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli, India, Springer (SCI)
  • Jan, M. and Hafiz, A.M., 2025, Detection of vitiligo using ensemble learning, in Advanced Network Technologies and Intelligent Computing, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp. 244–258.
  • Manzoor, A. and Hafiz, A.M., 2025, A novel technique for security augmentation of cryptographic algorithms, in International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, Springer, pp. 37–46.
  • Manzoor, R., Bhat, R.A. and Hafiz, A.M., 2025, Solar cell fault detection using robust machine learning algorithms, in 2025 12th International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development, pp. 01–06.
  • Mir, N.F. and Hafiz, A.M., 2025, Face recognition by siamese network using a novel distance function, in Information Systems for Intelligent Systems, Springer Nature Singapore, pp. 327–338.

Book Chapters

  • Hafiz, A. M., and Bhat, G. M., 2021, Fast Training of Deep Networks with One-Class CNNs, In Modern Approaches in Machine Learning and Cognitive Science: A Walkthrough, Studies in Computational Intelligence (eds V.K. Gunjan, J.M. Zurada), vol. 956, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68291-0_33 (SCI)
  • Hafiz, A.M., 2022, Image Classification by Reinforcement Learning With Two-State QLearning, In Handbook of Intelligent Computing and Optimization for Sustainable Development (eds M.S. Manshahia, V. Kharchenko, E. Munapo, J.J. Thomas and P. Vasant), Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119792642.ch9 (SCI)
  • Hafiz, A.M., 2022, A Novel SOM Ensemble Classification Technique for Limited Data, In Futuristic Trends for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Ecosystem (eds Fernando OrtizRodriguez, et al), IGI Global, pp. 76-88. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4225-8.ch005 (SCOPUS)
  • Hafiz, A.M., 2023, Attention mechanisms in machine vision: a survey of the state of the art, In Human-Assisted Intelligent Computing: Modeling, simulations and applications, IOP Publishing, 12-1. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/978-0-7503-4801-0ch12 (SCOPUS)

BOOK(S)

  • Hafiz, A.M., 2025, Recent Trends in Computer Vision Using Large Data Models: An Literary Insight Based on Research, Eliva Press, Europe.