Role
Dr Muhammad Saadi is working on Seamless integration of efficient 6G wireless technologies (SENSE) for communication and Sensing (6G-SENSES) Horizon Europe project.
Responsible for various project deliverables such as Waveform Design and Signal Processing for Integrated Sensing and Communication, Cell-Free Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (CFmMIMO).
Career overview
Dr. Muhammad Saadi (SM-IEEE), 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 the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan, received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Malaysia in 2009 and his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan, in 2007. Dr. Saadi has extensive professional experience, having worked with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center and Aimagin Ltd. in Thailand.
Throughout his career, Dr. Saadi has authored or co-authored over 90 research articles published in top-tier journals and conferences. His research has achieved an impressive collective impact factor exceeding 120. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Best Research and Innovator Award in 2022. His research interests include visible light communication, indoor localization, machine learning and next-generation networks. During his Ph.D., he was awarded the prestigious 90 Years Chulalongkorn Scholarship and received the Best Paper Award at ITC-CSCC in both 2014 and 2015.
Dr. Saadi has held significant editorial and management roles in various international conferences and journals. He serves as the founding Managing Editor of the UCP Journal of Engineering and Information Technology and regularly reviews for leading journals in wireless communication, machine learning, and smart cities. Additionally, he offers consultancy services to SASAM Solutions and the UCP-Space Research Center.
Research areas
Secure Communication, Short Range Wireless Communication, Smart Cities, Machine Learning
SDGs: 9, 11
External activity
- Senior Member IEEE
- Registered Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council
- PhD External Examiner
- Guest editor for MDPI (Sustainability, Drones) and Frontiers (Communications and Networks, Physics) journals. Founding Managing Editor for UCP Journal of Engineering and Information Technology. Area Editor for PLOS One.
- Regular review of various leading journals and conferences in the field of computer science and electrical engineering.
Publications
Book/Chapters
Nouman Latif, Muhammad Saadi, and Demostenes Zegarra Rodríguez, Taylor & Francis Group. 2024.
Muhammad Saadi, et al., CRC Press. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003227861
Development of TEC map over equatorial anomaly using GPS data.
Muhammad Saadi. LAMBART Academic Publishing ISSN 978-3-659-20275-9. 2012.
Efficient medium access control protocols for broadband wireless communications
S. Nakpeerayuth, L. Wuttisittikulkij, P. Vanichchanunt, W. Srichavengsup, N. Wattanamongkhol, R. Annur, M. Saadi, et al., Advanced Trends in Wireless Communications, Mutamed Khatib (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-183-1, InTech, Publishing date: February 2011.
Published Journals
Arnaldo Rafael Camara Araujo, Ogobuchi Daniel Okey, Muhammad Saadi, et al.,
in Scientific Reports, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71826-0 (Impact factor 3.8 - Q1 Journal).
Joy Omole, Renata Lopes Rosa, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in AI, 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/ai5040142 (Impact factor 3.1 - Q1 Journal).
Jose Gelson Goncalves, Muhammad Shoaib Ayub, Ainur Zhumadillayeva, Kanagat Dyussekeyev, Sunggat Ayimbay, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Electronics, 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13214185 (Impact factor 2.6 - Q2 Journal).
IoT based real-time traffic monitoring system using images sensors by sparse deep learning algorithm
Rodrigo Barbosa, Okey Daniel Ogobuchi, Omole Oluwatoyin Joy, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Computer Communication, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2023.08.007 (Impact factor 6 - Q1 Journal).
Simulation-Based Headway Optimization for the Bangkok Airport Railway System under Uncertainty
Pruk Sasithong, Amir Parnianifard, Nitinun Sinpan, Suvit Poomrittigul, Muhammad Saadi, in Electronics, 12(16), 2023 https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12163493 (Impact factor 2.9 - Q2 Journal).
Arslan Ashraf & Muhammad Saadi, in World Electric Vehicle Journal, 14(8), 2023 https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj14080206 (Impact factor 2.3 - Q2 Journal).
TAsQM: Audio streaming Quality Metric based on Network Impairments and User Preferences
Marcelo Rodrigo dos Santos; Andreza Patrıcia Batista; Renata Lopes Rosa Muhammad Saadi, et al., in IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, Early Access, 2023 https://10.1109/TCE.2023.3255411 (Impact factor 4.414 - Q1 Journal).
Transfer Learning Approach to IDS on Cloud IoT Devices Using Optimized CNN
Ogobuchi Daniel Okey; Dick Carrillo Melgarejo, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in IEEE Access, 11(1), 2023 https://10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3233775 (Impact factor 3.478 - Q1 Journal).
David Augusto Ribeiro, Dick Carrillo Melgarejo, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Physical Communication, 56(2), 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phycom.2022.101938 (Impact factor 2.379 - Q2 Journal).
Digital Twin for a Collaborative Painting Robot
Ratchatin Chancharoen, Kantawatchr Chaiprabha, Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij, Widhyakorn Asdornwised, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Sensors, 23(1), 2023 https://doi.org/10.3390/s23010017 (Impact factor 3.847 - Q1 Journal).
Okey Daniel Ogobuchi, Samuel Terra Vieira, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Journal of Electronic Imaging, 31(6), 2022 https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JEI.31.6.061822 (Impact factor 0.945 - Q3 Journal).
Robson V. Mendonca, Juan C. Silva, Renata L. Rosa, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Expert Systems, 39(5), 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/exsy.12917 (Impact factor 2.812 - Q2 Journal).
Quantum Key Distribution Protocol Selector Based on Machine Learning for Next-Generation Networks
Ogobuchi Daniel Okey, Siti Sarah Maidin, Renata Lopes Rosa, Waqas Tariq Toor, Dick Carrillo Melgarejo, Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij, Muhammad Saadi, Demostenes Zegarra Rodríguez, in Sustainability, 14(23), 2022 https://doi.org/10.3390/su142315901 (Impact factor 3.889 - Q1 Journal).
Reversible Encryption and Lossless Data Hiding for Medical Imaging Aiding Smart Health Care
Abdul Basit, Waqas Tariq Toor, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Cluster Computing, 22(19), 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10586-022-03792-z (Impact factor 2.323 - Q2 Journal).
Ogobuchi Daniel Okey, Siti Sarah Maidin, Pablo Adasme, Renata Lopes Rosa, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Sensors, 22(19), 2022 https://doi.org/10.3390/s22197409 (Impact factor 3.576 - Q1 Journal).
Speed-Direction Sensing under Multiple Vehicles Scenario Using Photonic Radars
Abhishek Sharma, Sushank Chaudhary, Jyoteesh Malhotra, Muhammad Saadi et al., in Computers Materials & Continua, 73(3), 2022 https://doi.org/10.32604/cmc.2022.031173 (Impact factor 4.15 - Q2 Journal).
A Skin Cancer Classification Approach using GAN and RoI-Based Attention Mechanism Arthur A. M. Teodoro, · Douglas H. Silva, Renata L. Rosa, Muhammad Saadi et al., in Journal of Signal Processing Systems https://doi.org/10.1007/s11265-022-01757-4 (Impact factor 1.348 - Q3 Journal), 2022.
Coherent detection-based photonic radar for autonomous vehicles under diverse weather conditions
Sushank Chaudhary, Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in PLoS One https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259438 (Impact factor 3.752 - Q1 Journal), 2021.
Optimal Assignment of Customer-Desired Items to the Fetching Robots in Superstores
Ali Nasir, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Engineering Journal https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2021.25.11.1 (Q2 Journal), 2021.
Douglas H Silva, Erick G Maziero, Muhammad Saadi et al., in Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications https://doi.org/10.1007/s12083-021-01269-1 (Impact factor 3.304 - Q2 Journal).
Arthur A. M. Teodoro, Douglas H. Silva, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Journal of Signal Processing Systems https://doi.org/10.1007/s11265-021-01714-7 (Impact factor 1.348 - Q3 Journal).
Juan C. Silva, Muhammad Saadi, et a;., in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2021.3079644 (Impact factor 6.319 - Q1 Journal).
Abhishek Sharma, Sushank Chaudhary, Jyoteesh Malhotra, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Frontiers in Physics https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2021.747598 (Impact factor 3.56: - Q2 Journal).
Sushank Chaudhary, LunchakornWuttisittikulkij, Jamel Nebhen, Xuan Tang, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Frontiers in Physics https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2021.756232(Impact factor3.56:-Q2Journal).
David Ribeiro, Juan C. Silva, Renata L. Rosa, Muhammad Saadi, et al., in Electronics Journal
Performance Analysis of Access Class Barring for Next Generation IoT Devices
Maria Alvi, Khameal M. Abualnaja, Waqas Tariq Toor, Muhammad Saadi, in Alexandria Engineering Journal 60(1), Pages 615-627 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2020.09.055 (Impact factor: 2.46 - Q1 Journal).
M. Majid Gulzar, Daud Sibtain, Sadia Murawwat, Muhammad Saadi, Ahlam Khan in International Transaction on Electrical Energy Systems. https://doi.org/10.1002/2050-7038.12643 (Impact factor: 1.692 - Q2 Journal).
Secure Indoor Traffic Modeling in LTE Femtocell Networks Using Efficient Markov Decision Process
Iqra Manzoor, Sadia Murawat, Majid Gulzar, Ahlem Jameel, Muhammad Saadi, in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunication Technologies 2020. https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.4090 (Impact factor: 1.6 - Q2 Journal).
IoT Enabled Quality of Experience Measurement for Next Generation Networks
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Smart Cities in Sustainable Cities and Society 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2020.102266 (Impact factor: 5.27 - Q1 Journal).
A Comparative Study of Customer Preferences for Telecommunication Technologies in Pakistan
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Engineering Journal 24(3), 2020. https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2020.24.3.129 (ESCI-Q2 Journal).
Hardware Software Co-Design of a Farming Robot
Gridsada Phanomchoeng, Muhammad Saadi, Pruk Sasithong, Jedsada Tangmongkhonsuk, Sanika K. Wijayasekara, and L.Wuttisittikulkij. in Engineering Journal 2020, 24(1) https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2020.24.1.199 (Q2 - ESCI Journal).
Frame Size Analysis of Optimum Dynamic Tree in RFID Systems
Sanika K. Wijayasekara, Muhammad Saadi et al., in Engineering Journal 2020, 24(1) https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2020.24.1.239 (Q2 - ESCI Journal).
Evolution of Random Access Process: From Legacy Networks to 5G and Beyond
Waqas Tariq Toor, Abdul Basit, Naeem Maroof, Saqib Ali Khan and Muhammad Saadi. in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunication Technologies https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.3776 (Impact factor: 1.6 - Q2 Journal).
Abdul Basit, Saqib Ali Khan, Waqas Tariq Toor, Naeem Maroof, Muhammad Saadi, and Atif Ali Khan In Symmetry 2019, 11(8), 979. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym11080979 (Impact factor: 2.14 - Q2 Journal).
Visible light communication – the journey so far
Muhammad Saadi, Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij, in Journal of Optical Communications 40 (4), 2019. https://doi.org/10.1515/joc-2017-0107
Effect of dielectric materials on integrated lens antenna for millimeter wave applications
Kamran Saleem, Mingyang Xie, Majeed AS Alkanhal, and Muhammad Saadi, in Microwave and Optical Technology Letters 61, no. 4 (2019): 1079-1083. https://doi.org/10.1002/mop.31676 (Impact factor: 0.948 - Q2 Journal).
Visible light based indoor localization using k-means clustering and linear regression
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunication Technologies 30(2), 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.3480 (Impact factor: 1.61 - Q2 Journal).
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunication Technologies 30(2), 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.3436 (Impact factor: 1.61 - Q2 Journal).
Gain Enhancement of Membrane Antenna Utilizing Dielectric Lens for Millimeter Wave Applications
M. Kamran Saleem, Muhammad Saadi, IEEEP-New Horizons, Vol. 91-96 (Page: 52 - 56) 2018.
Urapree Prapasawasdi, Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Laphasrada Changkaew and Muhammad Saadi, in The Open Psychology Journal 2018(11) https://doi.org/10.2174/1874350101811010184 (Scopus Indexed).
Beam scanning based secure communication using visible light
Muhammad Saadi, Ali Nasir, in Bahria University Journal of Information and Communication Technologies 10 (2), 2017
A beam scanning-based indoor localization system using light emitting diodes
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Engineering Journal 20(3), 2016. https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2016.20.3.197 (Q2 - ESCI Indexed Journal).
A heuristic approach for indoor localization using light emitting diodes
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology 84 (3), 332-338 (Q3 - Scopus Indexed Journal).
Design and implementation of secure and reliable communication using optical wireless communication
Muhammad Saadi et al., in Frequenz 68 (11-12), 501-509. https://doi.org/10.1515/freq-2014-0027(Impact factor:0.4-Q4Journal).
Visible light communication: opportunities, challenges and channel models
Muhammad Saadi et al., in International Journal of Electronics and Informatics (IJEI) 2(1), 1-11, 2013.
Conferences
Advancing Neural Speech Codecs: Integrating Psychoacoustic Models for Enhanced Speech Quality
A. Torres, R. L Rosa, D. Z. Rodrıguez, M. Saadi ., in 32nd International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM) 2024, Split, Croatia. https://doi.org/10.23919/SoftCOM62040.2024.10722025.
AI/ML-Enhanced Security Monitoring for 5G-Enabled Big Data Sensor Networks
S. E. I. Da Silva; D. Z. Rodriguez; R. L. Rosa; P. Adasme; M. Saadi., in 32nd International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM) 2024, Split, Croatia. https://doi.org/10.23919/SoftCOM62040.2024.10721857.
Adaptive Resource Management in Software-Defined Networks for IoT Ecosystems
O. M. Ugochukwu; M. S. Ayub; P. Adasme; R. L. Rosa; D. Z. Rodriguez; M. Saadi et al., in 32nd International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM) 2024, Split, Croatia. https://doi.org/10.23919/SoftCOM62040.2024.10721707.
P. Charoensawat, T. Inthasuth, A. Almahjoub, M. Saadi et al., in 39th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers, and Communications (ITC-CSCC) 2024, Okinawa, Japan. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC62988.2024.10628148.
Developing a Treatment Method for Dementia and Delirium Patients using Virtual Reality
W. Bandara, V. Malithri, G. Dayarathna, M. Saadi et al., in 21st International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON) 2024, Khonkaen, Thailand . https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTI-CON60892.2024.10594967.
Virtual Horizons: Pioneering the Metaverse in Education and Industry Across ASEAN and Beyond
I. Yamyuan, S. Chaudhary, M. Saadi et al in 21st International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON) 2024, Khonkaen, Thailand . https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTI-CON60892.2024.10595037.
A.L. Sousa; O.D. OKey; R.L. Rosa; M. Saadi et al., in 31st International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM) 2023, Split, Croatia. https://doi.org/10.23919/SoftCOM58365.2023.10271689.
A Novel Resource Allocation in Software-Defined Networks for IoT Application
A.L. Sousa; O.D. OKey; R.L. Rosa; M. Saadi et al., in 31st International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM) 2023, Split, Croatia . 10.23919/SoftCOM58365.2023.10271653.
M. Saadi et al., in 37th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC-CSCC) 2022, Phuket, Thailand. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC55581.2022.9894908.
Implementing TrafficEngineering with Segment Routing using OpenDaylight Controller and Pathman-SR
H.L. Aung, S. Chaudhary, M. Saadi, L. Wuttisittikulkij. in 36th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITCCSCC) 2021, Jeju, South Korea. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC52171.2021.9501488.
Development of Chinese Vocabulary Learning by utilizing Virtual Reality
C. Penpinun, R. Ahsan, N. Phattana, K. Srisupakwong, S. Noisri, N. Sinpan, T. Mahakornpetch, S. Jearavongtakul, P. Sasithong, W. Phyo, T.Z.B. Maung, M.P. Han, M. Pengnoo, N. Passmore, M.S.Ayub, A. Parnianifard, I. Ullah, C. Phongphanphanee, M. Saadi, L. Wuttisittikulkij. in 36th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC-CSCC) 2021, Jeju, South Korea. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC52171.2021.9501455.
C. Penpinun, K. Woradit, S. Tangwongchai, C. Tunvirachaisakul, P. Sasithong, S. Noisri, N. Sinpan, A. Parnianifard, M. Pengnoo, M. Saadi et al., in 36th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC-CSCC) 2021, Jeju, South Korea. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC52171.2021.9501425.
A Discrete-Time Simulation for Throughput Performance Evaluation of IEEE802. 11 with Hidden Stations
T. Sriprasert, A. Parnianifard, R. Ahsan, P. Sasithong, M. Saadi, et al., in 36th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITCCSCC) 2021, Jeju, South Korea. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC52171.2021.9501431.
Multipurpose Agricultural Robot Platform
S. Thaitanun, S. Loetthanaphan, S. Wanichanan, Y.M. Myint, G. Phanomchoeng, R. Chancharoen, L. Wuttisittikulkij, M. Saadi, S.K. Wijayasekara in 11th International Conference on Mechatronics and Manufacturing (ICMM) 2020, Tokyo, Japan https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/895/1/012008.
An Efficient ALOHA Based Collision Resolution Algorithm for RFID
S.K. Wijayasekara, M. Saadi et al., in 19th International Conference on Electronics, Information, and Communication (ICEIC) 2020, Barcelona, Spain https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEIC49074.2020.9051190.
4G Enabled PhoneBot with Cloud based SLAM
P. Sasithong, Y. M. Myint, C. Kriangprapakit, C. Kertiopas, I. Ullah,L. Wuttisittikulkij, T. Loetchaipitak, K. Chaipirawat, R. Chancharoen, M. Saadi et al., in 19th International Conference on Electronics, Information, and Communication (ICEIC) 2020, Barcelona, Spain https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEIC49074.2020.9051151.
Design and Testing of Autonomous Steering System Implemented on a Toyota Ha:mo
T. Zar, N. Noomwongs, M. Saadi et al., in 19th International Conference on Electronics, Information, and Communication (ICEIC) 2020, Barcelona, Spain https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEIC49074.2020.9051176.
Exploring the Best Environmental Conditions for the Growth of Butterhead Lettuce in a Closed System
N. Tepkasetkul, T. Kittichokwattana, N. Rattanarueang, M. Saadi et al., in 9th IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, and Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (CIS-RAM 2019), Bangkok, Thailand. https://doi.org/10.1109/CIS-RAM47153.2019.9095795.
Learning Polar Codes using Python Program with Graphical User Interface
H. L. Aung, T. Z. B. Maung, P. Sasithong, T. Sreprasurt, S. Wijayasekara, M. Pengnoo, L. Wuttisittikulkij, W. Phakphisut, C. Phongphanphanee, A. Bajpai, M. Saadi, P. Vanichchanunt in 34th International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC-CSCC) 2019, Jeju, South Korea https://doi.org/10.1109/ITC-CSCC.2019.8793295.
A simulation tool for vertical transportation system using Python
N. Chaosangket, P Sasithong, S.K. Wijayasekara, W. Asdornwised, L. Wuttisittikulkij, P. Vanichchanunt, M. Saadi. in 5th International Conference on Business and Industrial Research, Bangkok, Thailand, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICBIR.2018.8391205.
An LED based indoor localization system using k-means clustering
M. Saadi et al., In 15th IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications”, Anaheim, California, USA 2016.https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMLA.2016.0048.
Performance analysis of optical wireless communication system using pulse width modulation
M. Saadi et al., in 10th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON), 2013, pp. 1-5. IEEE, Krabi, Thailand, 2013 https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTICon.2013.6559627.
M. Saadi et al., in IEEE International Conference on Electron Devices and Solid State Circuit (EDSSC), 2012, pp. 1-3. IEEE, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDSSC.2012.6482814.
E-Governance in Libya – where we are and where to go
M. Saadi, et al., In The International Libyan Conference on Electronic Government, Tripoli, Libya, 14-15 July, 2012.
M. Saadi, et al., In Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering, vol. 2, London, UK, 2012.