Sunawar Khan

Mr. Sunawar Khan

Faculty of Computing, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 February 2023 in Future Internet
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TMTehseen Mazhar
Tehseen Mazhar
ISIrfan Muhammad Syal
Irfan Muhammad Syal
SKSunawar Khan
Sunawar Khan
Inayatul HaqInayatul Haq
Inayatul Haq
Inam UllahInam Ullah
Inam Ullah
Habib HamamHabib Hamam
Habib Hamam
Smart grids are rapidly replacing conventional networks on a worldwide scale. A smart grid has drawbacks, just like any other novel technology. A smart grid cyberattack is one of the most challenging things to stop. The biggest problem is caused by millions of sensors constantly sending and receiving data packets over the network. Cyberattacks can compromise the smart grid’s dependability, availability, and privacy. Users, the communication network of smart devices and sensors, and network administrators are the three layers of an innovative grid network vulnerable to cyberattacks. In this study, we look at the many risks and flaws that can affect the safety of critical, innovative grid network components. Then, to protect against these dangers, we offer security solutions using different methods. We also provide recommendations for reducing the chance that these three categories of cyberattacks may occur.

13 January 2025 in Discover Sustainability
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SKSunawar Khan
Sunawar Khan
TMTehseen Mazhar
Tehseen Mazhar
Tariq ShahzadTariq Shahzad
Tariq Shahzad
MKMuhammad Amir Khan
Muhammad Amir Khan
Ateeq Ur RehmanAteeq Ur Rehman
Ateeq Ur Rehman
Habib HamamHabib Hamam
Habib Hamam
As higher education faces technological advancement and environmental imperatives, AI becomes a key instrument for revolutionizing instructional methods and institutional operations. AI can improve educational outcomes, resource management, and long-term sustainability in higher education, according to this study. The research uses case studies and best practices to show how AI-driven innovations can minimize environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and customize learning, creating a more sustainable and inclusive academic environment. The document discusses AI ethics, including data privacy, algorithmic prejudice, and the digital divide. It emphasizes the need for strong ethical frameworks to use AI ethically and make decisions with transparency and fairness. The study also emphasizes the need for robust institutional rules and infrastructure to promote ethical AI integration, protecting student privacy and supporting fair access to AI technologies. The research also shows how AI-driven curriculum-building tools can educate students for future sustainability concerns and stimulate research innovation. The prospects and difficulties of AI in higher education are critically examined, including its potential to change traditional educational roles, improve academic performance, and maintain institutional profitability. Actionable recommendations for educators, politicians, and institutional leaders contribute to the education sustainability conversation. Focusing on AI and sustainability creates the framework for a future where technology and environmental stewardship are intimately connected, ensuring that higher education institutions can prosper in a fast-changing world.

13 January 2025 in Discover Internet of Things
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TMTehseen Mazhar
Tehseen Mazhar
SKSunawar Khan
Sunawar Khan
Tariq ShahzadTariq Shahzad
Tariq Shahzad
MKMuhammad Amir Khan
Muhammad Amir Khan
MSMamoon M. Saeed
Mamoon M. Saeed
Habib HamamHabib Hamam
Habib Hamam
This article discusses Blockchain and Generative AI in healthcare, including their uses, difficulties, and solutions. Blockchain technology improves EHR security, privacy, and interoperability, while smart contracts streamline supply chain management and administrative procedures. Blockchain verifies and secures IoT data, improving medical care and treatment, according to case studies. Generative AI systems like ChatGPT have transformed healthcare by personalizing therapy, diagnostics, and predictive analytics. AI systems can examine massive databases to diagnose diseases early, anticipate dangers, and personalize therapies. By providing timely information, boosting treatment adherence, and giving continuous support, AI-powered virtual health assistants have enhanced patient involvement. Generative AI has additionally enhanced medical research and drug development, cutting the time and expense of introducing new medicines. Generative AI and Blockchain provide safe patient data storage, high-quality AI training datasets, and efficient healthcare operations. Scalability, energy usage, and interoperability issues remain. Scalable Blockchain designs and standardized data integration and exchange protocols are suggested by this study. These technologies could improve medical research and therapy by making them safer, more effective, and more individualized.

31 December 2024 in Discover Sustainability
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SKSunawar Khan
Sunawar Khan
TMTehseen Mazhar
Tehseen Mazhar
MKMuhammad Amir Khan
Muhammad Amir Khan
TSTariq Shahzad
Tariq Shahzad
WAWASIM AHMAD
WASIM AHMAD
Habib HamamHabib Hamam
Habib Hamam
This study evaluates and differentiates five advanced machine learning models—LSTM, GRU, CNN-LSTM, Random Forest, and SVR—aimed at precisely estimating solar and wind power generation to enhance renewable energy forecasting. LSTM achieved a remarkable Mean Squared Error (MSE) of 0.010 and R2 score of 0.90, highlighting its proficiency in capturing intricate temporal relationships. GRU closely followed, demonstrating potential as a viable option due to its remarkable combination of computational efficiency and accuracy (MSE = 0.015, R2 = 0.88). In datasets abundant in spatial correlations, the CNN-LSTM hybrid demonstrated its utility by providing novel insights into spatial–temporal patterns; nonetheless, it lagged considerably in accuracy, with a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.020 and a R2 of 0.87. Conversely, traditional models demonstrated a reliable albeit less dynamic ability to elucidate the complexities of renewable energy data; for instance, Random Forest exhibited a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.025, while Support Vector Regression (SVR) recorded an MSE of 0.030. The results affirm that deep learning architectures, particularly LSTM, offer a transformative method for renewable energy forecasting, hence enhancing accuracy and reliability in energy management systems.

12 November 2024 in Discover Sustainability
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SKSunawar Khan
Sunawar Khan
TMTehseen Mazhar
Tehseen Mazhar
TSTariq Shahzad
Tariq Shahzad
WWWajahat Waheed
Wajahat Waheed
AWAhsen Waheed
Ahsen Waheed
Habib HamamHabib Hamam
Habib Hamam
An accurate renewable energy output forecast is essential for energy efficiency and power system stability. Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM), Bidirectional LSTM(BiLSTM), Gated Recurrent Unit(GRU), and Convolutional Neural Network-LSTM(CNN-LSTM) Deep Neural Network (DNN) topologies are tested for solar and wind power production forecasting in this study. ARIMA was compared to the models. This study offers a unique architecture for Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) that are specifically tailored for renewable energy forecasting, optimizing accuracy by advanced hyperparameter tuning and the incorporation of essential meteorological and temporal variables. The optimized LSTM model outperformed others, with MAE (0.08765), MSE (0.00876), RMSE (0.09363), MAPE (3.8765), and R2 (0.99234) values. The GRU, CNN-LSTM, and BiLSTM models predicted well. Meteorological and time-based factors enhanced model accuracy. The addition of sun and wind data improved its prediction. The results show that advanced deep neural network (DNN) models can predict renewable energy, highlighting the importance of carefully selecting characteristics and fine-tuning the model. This work improves renewable energy estimates to promote a more reliable and environmentally sustainable electricity system.

18 March 2025 in Discover Internet of Things
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MSMamoon M. Saeed
Mamoon M. Saeed
Rashid A. SaeedRashid A. Saeed
Rashid A. Saeed
Mohammad Kamrul HasanMohammad Kamrul Hasan
Mohammad Kamrul Hasan
Elmustafa Sayed AliElmustafa Sayed Ali
Elmustafa Sayed Ali
TMTehseen Mazhar
Tehseen Mazhar
Habib HamamHabib Hamam
Habib Hamam
After adopting 5G technology, businesses and academia have started working on sixth-generation wireless networking (6G) technologies. Mobile communications options are expected to expand in areas where previous generations could not do so. 6G networks are anticipated to be constructed using various diverse technologies. These encompass diverse cutting-edge advancements, such as distributed ledger systems like blockchain, visible light communications (VLC), post-quantum cryptography, edge computing, molecular communication, THz, and other advances. These advances necessitate a reassessment of previous security strategies from a security perspective. In the future, networks must adhere to stricter criteria for authentication, encryption, access control, connectivity, and detection of harmful activities. Ensuring privacy and dependability necessitates the implementation of supplementary security protocols. The essay explores the primary concerns and challenges related to the security of the 6G network. This paper describes the improvements in security in communications from 1G through 6G. This paper divides security in the sixth generation into three layers: physical, connection, and service. Each layer-by-layer discusses the standard technologies and security issues for each technology proposed in each sixth-generation security layer. All proposed solutions for each of the three layers are discussed in Sixth Generation Security. It also reviews all proposed solutions for each layer, indicating the proposed solution and its limitations.