Imtiaz Ahmad

3.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
120 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

Imtiaz Ahmad is a scholar working on Computer Networks and Communications, Artificial Intelligence and Hardware and Architecture. According to data from OpenAlex, Imtiaz Ahmad has authored 120 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 47 papers in Computer Networks and Communications, 46 papers in Artificial Intelligence and 34 papers in Hardware and Architecture. Recurrent topics in Imtiaz Ahmad's work include Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (23 papers), Cloud Computing and Resource Management (14 papers) and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (12 papers). Imtiaz Ahmad is often cited by papers focused on Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (23 papers), Cloud Computing and Resource Management (14 papers) and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (12 papers). Imtiaz Ahmad collaborates with scholars based in Kuwait, United States and Canada. Imtiaz Ahmad's co-authors include Ayed Salman, M.K. Dhodhi, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, Tassos Dimitriou, Sari Sultan, Anindya Das, Md. Iftekhar Hussain, Ishfaq Ahmad, Raza Ul-Mustafa and John A. Saghri and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Imtiaz Ahmad

105 papers receiving 2.3k citations

Hit Papers

Particle swarm optimization for task assignment problem 2002 2026 2010 2018 2002 100 200 300 400
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Particle swarm optimization for task assignment problem
    2002 489 citations Ayed Salman, Imtiaz Ahmad et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Imtiaz Ahmad Kuwait 22 1.1k 784 690 484 313 120 2.4k
Nicola Mazzocca Italy 21 753 0.7× 420 0.5× 569 0.8× 290 0.6× 322 1.0× 181 1.7k
Xiaomin Zhu China 29 2.2k 2.0× 656 0.8× 1.5k 2.1× 429 0.9× 260 0.8× 238 3.3k
Nadia Nedjah Brazil 25 586 0.5× 979 1.2× 424 0.6× 387 0.8× 222 0.7× 261 2.4k
Rajarshi Das United States 23 1.1k 1.0× 1.3k 1.6× 981 1.4× 267 0.6× 240 0.8× 67 2.9k
Joanna Kołodziej Poland 30 1.9k 1.7× 462 0.6× 1.6k 2.3× 315 0.7× 437 1.4× 131 2.9k
Vijay K. Madisetti United States 20 801 0.7× 276 0.4× 679 1.0× 418 0.9× 241 0.8× 146 2.0k
Ali Movaghar Iran 27 2.0k 1.8× 527 0.7× 819 1.2× 694 1.4× 349 1.1× 280 3.0k
Sergio Nesmachnow Uruguay 19 595 0.5× 432 0.6× 435 0.6× 307 0.6× 158 0.5× 162 1.8k
Ligang He United Kingdom 24 1.2k 1.1× 510 0.7× 913 1.3× 178 0.4× 348 1.1× 163 1.9k

Countries citing papers authored by Imtiaz Ahmad

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Fields of papers citing papers by Imtiaz Ahmad

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Imtiaz Ahmad

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Imtiaz Ahmad. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Imtiaz Ahmad based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Imtiaz Ahmad. Imtiaz Ahmad is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Ullah, Irfan, et al.. (2025). Bifurcation and sensitivity for COVID-TB coinfection with simulations. Indian Journal of Physics. 99(10). 3607–3630.
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2024). Network traffic prediction by learning time series as images. Engineering Science and Technology an International Journal. 55. 101754–101754. 1 indexed citations
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Hasan, Osman, et al.. (2024). Formal Verification of Universal Numbers using Theorem Proving. Journal of Electronic Testing. 40(3). 329–345. 1 indexed citations
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Alfailakawi, Mohammad Gh., et al.. (2023). A Spark-Based Parallel Implementation of Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm. International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing. 14(1). 1–27. 1 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2023). An Effective Runge-Kutta Optimizer Based on Adaptive Population Size and Search Step Size. Computers, materials & continua/Computers, materials & continua (Print). 76(3). 3443–3464. 1 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2023). Enhancing adversarial robustness with randomized interlayer processing. Expert Systems with Applications. 245. 123085–123085.
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2020). Ensemble learning model for diagnosing COVID-19 from routine blood tests. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. 21. 100449–100449. 98 indexed citations
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Abed, Sa’ed, et al.. (2019). Enhanced JPEG Algorithm for Colored Images Based on FPGA Implementation. 17. 1–5. 3 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2019). Solar power generation forecasting using ensemble approach based on deep learning and statistical methods. Applied Computing and Informatics. 20(3/4). 231–250. 141 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Sheeraz, et al.. (2017). Security in the Internet of Things (IoT). 84–90. 11 indexed citations
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Salman, Ayed, et al.. (2016). Stochastic Diffusion Binary Differential Evolution to Solve Multidimensional Knapsack Problem. International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing. 6(2). 130–133. 3 indexed citations
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Alfailakawi, Mohammad Gh. & Imtiaz Ahmad. (2015). Minimizing peak current in combinational circuit test. Journal of Engineering Research. 3(2).
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2014). A Green Model for Sustainable Software Engineering. 61 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2012). Green Performance Indicators for Energy Aware IT Systems: Survey and Assessment. 3(1). 33–69. 8 indexed citations
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Salman, Ayed, Imtiaz Ahmad, & Mahamed G. H. Omran. (2012). Problem-Specific Knowledge Based Heuristic Algorithm to Solve Satellite Broadcast Scheduling Problem. 26. 364–368. 1 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2011). Broadcast scheduling in packet radio networks using Harmony Search algorithm. Expert Systems with Applications. 39(1). 1526–1535. 19 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz, et al.. (2010). Filament temperature of low power incandesecent lamps: Stefan-Boltzmann law. Latin American journal of physics education. 4(1). 13. 6 indexed citations
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Dhodhi, M.K., et al.. (2002). Synthesis of application-specific multiprocessor systems. 671–671. 1 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Imtiaz & M.K. Dhodhi. (2000). State assignment of finite-state machines. IEE Proceedings - Computers and Digital Techniques. 147(1). 15–15. 7 indexed citations
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Dhodhi, M.K., Imtiaz Ahmad, & Kassem Saleh. (1995). Task Scheduling Using an Evolutionary Technique.. 21–23. 1 indexed citations

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