Mr. Shahbaz Afzal

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Lecture Courses

• Programming for Problem Solving
• Cyber Security

Research

Area of Research Interest

• Cloud Computing
• Optimization Techniques
• Cryptography and Network Security

Publications

International / National Journals

• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha.G, “A Hybrid Multiple Parallel Queuing Model to Enhance QoS in Cloud Computing”, International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing, Volume 12, issue 1, January-March 2020, page (18- 34) (WoS, Scopus Indexed – I.F:0.16)
• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha.G, “Load balancing in cloud computing – A hierarchical taxonomical classification”, Journal of Cloud Computing: Advances Systems and Applications, December 2019 doi:10.1186/s13677-019-0146-7 (Springer Nature, Web of Science, IF=3.22)
• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha G and Amir Ahmad Dar, “An Application of Taguchi L16 Method for optimization of Load balancing Process Parameters in Cloud Computing” accepted for publication in international Journal of Cloud Computing, Inderscience Publication (Scopus Indexed IF=0.15).
• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha G., “A Proactive Population Dynamics Load Balancing Algorithm in Cloud Computing for QoS Optimization” Accepted for Publication in International Journal of Grid and utility Computing, Inderscience Publication (WoS, Scopus Indexed, IF=0.32).
• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha.G, “Impact on QoS in Cloud Computing Employing a Parallel Queuing Model with Strictly Increasing Arrival Rate – An Analytical Approach”, International Journal of Innovation In Engineering Research & Management, Vol.5, No.2, pp:1-5, March 2018 (Indexed in Google Scholar, DOAJ) .
• Afzal, S., & Kabeer, M. “Long Term Evolution (LTE) Communication System: Functional Blocks And Working”. International Journal of Emerging Technology in Computer Science & Electronics (IJETCSE) ISSN: 0976-1353 Volume 22 Issue 2 – MAY 2016.
• Amir Ahmad Dar and N. Anuradha & Afzal, S. (2017). “Design Of Experiment On Probability Of Default (PD)”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics 118(10), 303-315.
• Amir Ahmad Dar, Shahid Qadir and Shahbaz Afzal (2019), “Analysis of Equity Derivatives”, International Journal of Research in Finance and Management 1 (2), 14-18.

International / National Conferences

• Shahbaz Afzal and Kavitha G. “Enhancing Migration Related Parameters in Cloud Computing by Adopting Improved Modified Distribution Load Balancing Approach” International Conference on Mathematical Computer Engineering (ICMCE 2020)
• Shahbaz Afzal and Kavitha.G, “A Taxonomic Classification of Load Balancing Metrics- A Systematic Review ” in proceedings of 33rd Indian Engineering Congress organized by Institution of Engineers at Udaipur during 21st to 23rd December 2018
• Shahbaz Afzal, and Kavitha.G “Optimization of Task Migration Cost in Infrastructure Cloud Computing using IMDLB Algorithm.” In 2018 International Conference on Circuits and Systems in Digital Enterprise Technology (ICCSDET), pp. 1-6. IEEE, 2018.

Books/ Book Chapters

• Amir Ahmad Dar, Shahid Qadir, and Shahbaz Afzal, “COVID-19: Home vs. Other Place Quarantine – A Study in Kashmir” in the handbook of Research on Library Response to the Covid-19 pandemic, IGI Global 2021.
• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha G and Amir Ahmad Dar, “A Cloud Computing-Based Model to Improve Healthcare in Endangered Wildlife” in the Handbook of Research on Smart Technology Models for Business and Industry, IGI Global 2020.
• Shahbaz Afzal, Kavitha. G, and Shabnum Gull “Parallel Queuing Model in a Dynamic Cloud Environment-Study of Impact on QoS: An Analytical Approach” in book: Data Engineering and Communication Technology, AISC series Springer, January 2020 (Scopus).

Conferences and Workshops Attended/ Presented

• Presented a Paper titled “A Pine Tree Optimization Algorithm” in the National Conference on Recent Trends and Technologies in Computing (NCRTTC-21), organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Arasu Engineering College, Chennai on 01-04-2021.
• Presented a paper titled “Enhancing Migration Related Parameters in Cloud Computing by Adopting Improved Modified Distribution Load Balancing Approach” in the International Conference on Mathematical Computer Engineering (ICMCE 2020).
• Presented a paper entitled “Parallel Queuing Models in a Dynamic Cloud Environment- Study of Impact on QoS: An Analytical Approach” in the 3rd International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Technology (ICDECT- 2019) held during 14th- 16th March 2019 at Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women, Hyderabad , India.
• Presented a paper titled “A Taxonomic Classification of Load Balancing Metrics- A Systematic Review” in the 33rd Indian Engineering Congress organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) at Udaipur on December 21-23 2018.
• Presented a paper titled “Impact on QoS in Cloud Computing Employing a Parallel Queuing Model with Strictly Increasing Arrival Rate – An Analytical Approach” in the international Conference on Contemporary Engineering and Technology” held on 10th and 11th March 2018 organized by organization of Science and innovative Engineering & Technology (OSIET) Chennai, India.
• Attended the preconference tutorial in the “4th national Conference on Recent Trends in Information technology (NCRTIT 17)” held on 5th and 6th of April 2017 at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University, Chennai, India.
• Attended the 4th “National Conference on Recent Trends in Information technology (NCRTIT 17)” held on 5th and 6th of April 2017 at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University, Chennai, India.
• Presented a paper titled “Long term Evolution (LTE) Communication System: Functional Blocks and Working” in the International Conference on Advances in Emerging Technology 2016 held at Jaya Engineering College Chennai, India.
• Participated in the two days workshop on “Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning” at B. S. A crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 7th & 8th March 2019 organized by department of Information Technology in association with Dcrew IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Chennai.
• Participated in the three days workshop on “Writing Quality Research Articles, project Proposals and patents” during 20th July to 22nd July 2018 organized by   office of Dean (Research) at B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India.
• Participated in the National Workshop on “Relevance  of  Mathematics in Scientific Computing and Engineering Discipline” organized by the Department of Mathematics & Actuarial Science, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University, Chennai , sponsored by Tamil Nadu state council for Science & technology on 12th & 13th may 2017.
• Participated in one day workshop on “Big Data Analytics using Hadoop” conducted by department of Information Technology during 12th September at B. S. A Crescent Institute of Science & Technology.
• Participated in the “Secure Cloud ” theme based event conducted on the month of Sept- Oct 2015 held at department of Information Technology, BSAU Chennai.
• Developed project /model and exhibited in the Open House & Exhibition held on 9th and 10th January 2015 at B S Abdur Rahman University Chennai, India.
• Participated in the international symposium on “Artificial Intelligence- Future Disruptive Technology” organized by the school of Computer, information and Mathematical Sciences, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent University on 6th and 7th November 2017.
• Participated in “National Seminar on e-Learning and MOOCs in Higher Education” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre of MHRD, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi in collaboration with and at Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai on 9th March 2019.
• Participated in a one day workshop on “ R Tool and Real Time Case Study” organized by department of Computer Science & Engineering on 1 September 2018 at Swathi Institute of Technology & Sciences Hyderabad.
• Participated in three days workshop on “Cisco networking and Security Implementation” at B.S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai on 19th- 21th September 2015 organized by IBNC India and I- Medita Learning Solutions (P) Limited.
• Participated in “ National Ethical hacking Workshop cum Championship” on 29th – 30th March 2013 at Institute of Management Sciences Gurha Brahmana Jammu.
• Attended the workshop on “Network Security” organized by Department of Information Technology and Engineering on 3rd of September 2012 at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, J&K.
• Participated in five days workshop on “RFID and Microcontrollers based Pervasive computing” organized by ITE and CSE Department in collaboration with HBEON LABS Technologies PVT. Ltd held at BGSB University from April 22-26 2013.
• Participated in national level technical symposium on “CISCO Networking and Troubleshooting” event at B S Abdur Rahman University on 16th – 19th March 2016.
• Participated in the Quiz Competition on “The Impact of Internet on Our Daily Life” organized by PG Department of Information Technology, BGSB University Rajouri on April 17, 2013.
• Participated in national level technical symposium on “Cloud Computing” event at B S Abdur Rahman University on 16th – 19th March 2016.
• Participated in the Online Quiz Competition on “Test your knowledge on Plagiarism” Conducted by office of Dean (Research), B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai during May 2020.
• Participated in the “C Programming Quiz” Organized by The Department of Computer Applications, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai with a consolidated score of 100%.
• Participated in the online workshop on “Scientific writing for journals ” Organized by The Springer Nature on 15th May 2020.
• Participated in the AICTE sponsored six days short term training programme on “Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Techniques” Organized by the Department of Information Technology, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology.
• Presented a Seminar on “A Proactive Load Balancing Approach in IaaS Cloud” to the Research Scholars, UG and PG students on 12-02-2021.