Muhammad Saadi

@ntu.ac.uk

Senior Research Fellow, Department of Computer Science, School of Science and Technology
Nottingham Trent University

Muhammad Saadi
Muhammad Saadi is currently working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science, Nottingham Trent University, UK. Before that, he was an Associate Professor and Head of Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Central Punjab. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. During his Ph.D., he was associated with NECTEC and KMUTNB as a research assistant and lecturer respectively. Furthermore, he also worked as a technical content writer at Aimagin.

Mr. Saadi has completed his Bachelor's Degree from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan in year 2007. Before pursuing his Master's Degree from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in year 2008, he has worked as Network Engineer in Mobilink, Pakistan. He has worked in University of Management and Technology, Pakistan for two years as a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering Department.

EDUCATION

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Dec 2011 - Jan 2016
• Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
• Course Work CGPA: 3.90
• Thesis Title: Development of Indoor Localization Techniques for Visible Light Communication

National University of Malaysia, Malaysia June 2008 - Aug 2009
• Master of Engineering in Communication and Computer
• Secured 1st Position in University
• Course Work CGPA: 3.78
• Thesis Title: Development of Total Electron Content Map using Global Positioning System Data


National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan Aug 2003 - Dec

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Multidisciplinary
1945

Scholar Citations

23

Scholar h-index

39

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Optimized LED Placement for Indoor Visible Light Communication: Trade-offs Between Uniform Coverage and High Throughput
    M Saadi, M Khosravi, S Mumtaz, C Tsimenidis
    2025 Horizons of Information Technology and Engineering (HITE), 1-5 , 2025
    2025
  • Integer linear programming for optimizing drone-based delivery routes
    RL Rosa, M Saadi, DZ Rodríguez, LT Gew, R Nordin, RAR Ali, CM Long
    Engineering Journal 29 (11), 23-38 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • BoostedEnML: Efficient Technique for Detecting Cyberattacks in IoT Systems Using Boosted Ensemble Machine Learning (vol 22, 7409, 2022)
    OD Okey, SS Maidin, P Adasme, RL Rosa, M Saadi, D Carrillo Melgarejo, ...
    SENSORS 25 (19) , 2025
    2025
  • Correction: Okey et al. BoostedEnML: Efficient Technique for Detecting Cyberattacks in IoT Systems Using Boosted Ensemble Machine Learning. Sensors 2022, 22, 7409
    OD Okey, SS Maidin, P Adasme, RL Rosa, M Saadi, D Carrillo Melgarejo, ...
    Sensors 25 (19), 6125 , 2025
    2025
  • Lightbioptimum: An Intrusion Detection System Based on Bio‐Inspired Algorithm for VANET
    A Rafael Câmara Araújo, R Lopes Rosa, D Zegarra Rodríguez, ...
    Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies 36 (10), e70254 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Interpretable ai framework for secure and reliable medical image analysis in iomt systems
    UO Matthew, RL Rosa, M Saadi, DZ Rodríguez
    IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Optimization of RIS-Assisted 6G NTN Architectures for High-Mobility UAV Communication Scenarios
    MS Ayub, M Saadi, I Koo
    Drones 9 (7), 486 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Residual learning based convolution neural network for improved channel estimation for VehA channel
    S Khichar, Y Meng, A Sharma, M Saadi, A Parniarifard, S Chaudhary
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 23475 , 2025
    2025
  • Netcodeaiot: Enhancing augmented intelligence of things for vehicle systems in 5g networks
    OM Ugochukwu, RL Rosa, M Saadi, DZ Rodríguez, FG Guimarães
    IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Building Capacity for the Collaborative Development of an Educational Ecosystem in the Metaverse in the ASEAN Region
    RB Figueroa, HB Santoso, M Makino, P Sasithong, S Noisri, ...
    2025 22nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics … , 2025
    2025
  • Advances and Applications of Optical Wireless Communication in Next-Generation Networks
    S Chaudhary, A SHARMA, M Saadi
    Frontiers in Physics 13, 1740691 , 2025
    2025
  • Transfer learning with CNN for cyber-attack detection in IoT networks
    OD Okey, RL Rosa, M Saadi, DZ Rodríguez, JH Kleinschmidt
    Advanced Machine Learning for Cyber-Attack Detection in IoT Networks, 165-192 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Semantic Segmentation: Techniques, Challenges, and Applications in Intelligent Transportation Systems
    N Latif, M Saadi, DZ Rodriguez
    Optical and Wireless Communications, 153-179 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Hybrid MDM-MIMO Radio-over-Free Space Optical System for High-Capacity 5G and Beyond Networks under Strong and Weak Scintillation
    S Chaudhary, S Khichar, M Saadi, A Parnianifard, A SHARMA
    Frontiers in Physics 13, 1556402 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • A methodology for estimating radiofrequency signal attenuation from rainfall and atmospheric gases in 5G‐and‐beyond networks
    AP Batista, MS Ayub, P Adasme, DC Begazo, MR Shad, M Saadi, ...
    IET Networks 14 (1), e70000 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Agrinas: Neural architecture search with adaptive convolution and spatial–time augmentation method for soybean diseases
    OJ Omole, RL Rosa, M Saadi, DZ Rodriguez
    AI 5 (4), 2945-2966 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Quantum-assisted federated intelligent diagnosis algorithm with variational training supported by 5g networks
    ARC Araujo, OD Okey, M Saadi, P Adasme, RL Rosa, DZ Rodríguez
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 26333 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Decentralized machine learning framework for the internet of things: Enhancing security, privacy, and efficiency in cloud-integrated environments
    JG Gonçalves, MS Ayub, A Zhumadillayeva, K Dyussekeyev, S Ayimbay, ...
    Electronics 13 (21), 4185 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Expanding horizon: The role of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in enabling massive connectivity
    MS Ayub, P Adasme, DZ Rodriguez, M Saadi, T Shongwe, ...
    2024 Horizons of Information Technology and Engineering (HITE), 1-6 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Adaptive resource management in software-defined networks for iot ecosystems
    OM Ugochukwu, MS Ayub, P Adasme, RL Rosa, DZ Rodriguez, M Saadi, ...
    2024 International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Intrusion detection system based on fast hierarchical deep convolutional neural network
    RV Mendonça, AAM Teodoro, RL Rosa, M Saadi, DC Melgarejo, ...
    Ieee access 9, 61024-61034 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 171
  • Transfer learning approach to IDS on cloud IoT devices using optimized CNN
    OD Okey, DC Melgarejo, M Saadi, RL Rosa, JH Kleinschmidt, ...
    IEEe Access 11, 1023-1038 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 154
  • A lightweight intelligent intrusion detection system for industrial internet of things using deep learning algorithms
    RV Mendonca, JC Silva, RL Rosa, M Saadi, DZ Rodriguez, A Farouk
    Expert Systems 39 (5), e12917 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 130
  • Visible light communication: opportunities, challenges and channel models
    M Saadi, L Wattisuttikulkij, Y Zhao, P Sangwongngam
    International Journal of Electronics & Informatics 2 (1), 1-11 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 112
  • BoostedEnML: Efficient technique for detecting cyberattacks in IoT systems using boosted ensemble machine learning
    OD Okey, SS Maidin, P Adasme, RL Rosa, M Saadi, D Carrillo Melgarejo, ...
    Sensors 22 (19), 7409 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 105
  • An FPGA-based performance evaluation of artificial neural network architecture algorithm for IoT
    AAM Teodoro, OSM Gomes, M Saadi, BA Silva, RL Rosa, DZ Rodríguez
    Wireless Personal Communications 127 (2), 1085-1116 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 74
  • A skin cancer classification approach using gan and roi-based attention mechanism
    AAM Teodoro, DH Silva, RL Rosa, M Saadi, L Wuttisittikulkij, RA Mumtaz, ...
    Journal of Signal Processing Systems 95 (2), 211-224 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 68
  • Adaptive fuzzy based optimized proportional‐integral controller to mitigate the frequency oscillation of multi‐area photovoltaic thermal system
    MM Gulzar, D Sibtain, AF Murtaza, S Murawwat, M Saadi, A Jameel
    International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, e12643 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 59
  • Coherent detection-based photonic radar for autonomous vehicles under diverse weather conditions
    S Chaudhary, L Wuttisittikulkij, M Saadi, A Sharma, S Al Otaibi, J Nebhen, ...
    PLoS one 16 (11), e0259438 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 55
  • Q-meter: Quality monitoring system for telecommunication services based on sentiment analysis using deep learning
    S Terra Vieira, R Lopes Rosa, D Zegarra Rodriguez, M Arjona Ramirez, ...
    Sensors 21 (5), 1880 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 54
  • Quantum key distribution protocol selector based on machine learning for next-generation networks
    OD Okey, SS Maidin, R Lopes Rosa, WT Toor, D Carrillo Melgarejo, ...
    Sustainability 14 (23), 15901 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 50
  • IoT enabled quality of experience measurement for next generation networks in smart cities
    M Saadi, MT Noor, A Imran, WT Toor, S Mumtaz, L Wuttisittikulkij
    Sustainable Cities and Society 60, 102266 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 49
  • IoT based real-time traffic monitoring system using images sensors by sparse deep learning algorithm
    R Barbosa, OD Ogobuchi, OO Joy, M Saadi, RL Rosa, S Al Otaibi, ...
    Computer Communications 210, 321-330 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 46
  • A novel deep deterministic policy gradient model applied to intelligent transportation system security problems in 5G and 6G network scenarios
    DA Ribeiro, DC Melgarejo, M Saadi, RL Rosa, DZ Rodríguez
    Physical Communication 56, 101938 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 46
  • Hybrid MDM-PDM based Ro-FSO system for broadband services by incorporating donut modes under diverse weather conditions
    S Chaudhary, L Wuttisittikulkij, J Nebhen, X Tang, M Saadi, S Al Otaibi, ...
    Frontiers in Physics 9, 756232 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 44
  • Digital twin for a collaborative painting robot
    R Chancharoen, K Chaiprabha, L Wuttisittikulkij, W Asdornwised, M Saadi, ...
    Sensors 23 (1), 17 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 43
  • Visible light‐based indoor localization using k‐means clustering and linear regression
    M Saadi, Z Saeed, T Ahmad, MK Saleem, L Wuttisittikulkij
    Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, e3480 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 40
  • An analysis of image features extracted by CNNs to design classification models for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19
    AAM Teodoro, DH Silva, M Saadi, OD Okey, RL Rosa, SA Otaibi, ...
    Journal of signal processing systems 95 (2), 101-113 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 39
  • Visible light communication–An architectural perspective on the applications and data rate improvement strategies
    M Saadi, T Ahmad, M Kamran Saleem, L Wuttisittikulkij
    Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, e3436 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 38
  • An LED based indoor localization system using k-means clustering
    M Saadi, T Ahmad, Y Zhao, L Wuttisttikulkij
    2016 15th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 38