Manandhar, P., Chen, C.H., Coskun, A., and Qidwai, U., “An automated robust segmentation method for Intravascular ultrasound images”, Chapter 20 in Frontiers of Medical Imaging, to be published by the end of 2014, ”, edited by C.H. Chen; World Scientific Publishing.

Assistive Device Interface for people with mobility impairments, Filed for GCC Patents, December 2015.

(Journals)

Research Publications

(Conferences)

2.      Shakir, M., Qidwai, U., Malik, A., and Kamel, N., “Electroencephalography Simulation Hardware for Realistic Seizure, Preseizure and Normal Mode Signal Generation”, Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, Vol. 5, 2015, pp. 1–7.

3.      Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Real-Time Patient monitoring system with Filter Bank and Fuzzy Classifier for Severe Cardiac Arrhythmia Detection and Notification System”, International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics, Vol. 3, No. 6, November 2013, pp. 588-592.

4.      Qidwai, U., and Shams, W., “A Source-Discrimination Approach for Detection of ASD Using EEG Data”, International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics, Vol. 3, No. 5, September 2013, pp.492-496.

5.      Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Filter Bank Approach to Critical Cardiac Abnormalities Detection using ECG data under Fuzzy Classification”, International Journal of Computer Information Systems & Industrial Management Applications (ISSN: 2150-7988), 2013, Vol. 5, pp. 405-412.

6.      Chaudhry, J., Qidwai, U., and Lee, M., “Dynamic Health Level 7 Packetizer for on-the-fly Integrated Healthcare Enterprises (IHE) in Disaster Zones”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7666, December 2012, pp. 432-438.

7.      Rittenhouse, R. G., Lee, M., Chaudhry, J., and Qidwai, U., “Power and Task Management in Wireless Body Area Network Based Medical Monitoring Systems”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7666, December 2012, pp. 404-414.

8.      Chaudhry, J., and Qidwai, U., “Performance Evaluation of TCP and UDP traffic in IEEE 1451 compliant Healthcare Infrastructure”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7666, December 2012, pp. 396-403.

9.      Shams, W., Wahab, A., and Qidwai, U., “Detecting Different Tasks Using EEG-Source-Temporal Features”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7666, December 2012, pp. 380-387.

10.  Shams, W., Wahab, A., and Qidwai, U., “Fuzzy Model for Detection and Estimation of the Degree of Autism Spectrum Disorder”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7666, December 2012, pp. 372-379.

11.  Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Fuzzy Classification-Based Control of Wheelchair Using EEG Data to Assist People with Disabilities”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7666, December 2012, pp. 458-467.

12.  Qidwai, U., and Qidwai, U., “Blind deconvolution and Retinal abnormality detection in blurred retinal images”, Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, USA, Vol. 1, No. 4, December 2011, pp. 307-316.

13.  Godil, S. S., Shamim, M. S., Enam, S. A., Qidwai, U., Qadeer, M., and Sobani, Z., “Cranial Reconstruction After Decompressive Craniectomy: Prediction of Complications Using Fuzzy Logic”, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Vol. 22, No. 4, July 2011, pp. 1307-1311.

14.  Qidwai, U., “Fun to Learn: Project-based Learning in Robotics for Computer Engineer”, ACM Inroads: SIGCSE Bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 1, March 2011, pp. 42-46.

15.  Godil, S. S., Shamim, M. S., Enam, S. A, and Qidwai, U., “Fuzzy logic: A “simple” solution for complexities in neurosciences?”, Surgical Neurology International, Vol. 24, No. 10, pp. 881-895, December 2010.

Open Access URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/08839514.2010.514229

16.  Qidwai, U., Shamim, MS., and Enam, SA., “Fuzzy Predictor for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome”, International Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 24, No. 10, December 2010, pp. 881-895.

17.  Shamim MS, Enam SA, Qidwai U. Fuzzy Logic in Neurosurgery: Predicting poor outcomes after lumbar disc surgery in 501 consecutive patients. Surgical Neurology 2009. Dec 72(6): 565-572.

18.  Qidwai, U., “Autonomous Corrosion Detection in Gas pipelines: A Hybrid-Fuzzy Classifier Approach using Ultrasonic Nondestructive-Evaluation Protocols”, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferromagnetics, and Frequency Control, Vol. 56, No. 12, December 2009, pp. 2650-2665.

19.  Qidwai, U. “Infrared Image Enhancement using H_∞ bounds for surveillance applications”, IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, Vol. 17, No. 8, August 2008, pp. 1274-1282.

20.  Qidwai, U., “A LAMP-LEGO Experience of motivating minority students to study Engineering”, ACM Inroads: SIGCSE Bulletin, Vol. 39, No. 4, December 2007, pp. 41-44.

21.  Qidwai, U., and Raquib, F., “Fuzzy MRI Analyzer: A perception-based methodology to quantify human observation”, Engineering Journal, Qatar University, Vol. 19, pp. 59-68, 2006.

22.  Belkhouch, F., Gocan, I., and Qidwai, U., “Chaotic gray-level image transformation”, Journal of Electronic Imaging, Vol. 14, No. 4, 2005, p. 43001.

23.  Yang, C., Kim, Y., Qidwai, U., and Wilson, A., “Related Strength Properties of 3D Fabrics”, Textile Research Journal, Vol. 74, No. 7, pp. 634-639, 2004.

24.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “A Hybrid Least Squares-GA Based Algorithm for Harmonic Estimation”, IEEE Transactions on Power System Delivery, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 377-382, April 2003.

25.  Ray, M., and Qidwai, U., “Reduced-Dimensional Radial Basis Neural Network for Monitoring Haemodialysis”, Haemodialysis International, Vol. 7, No. 1, January 2003.

26.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “2D-H_∞-Based Deconvolution for Image Enhancement with Applications to Ultrasonic NDE”, IEEE Signal Processing Letters, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 157-159, May 2002.

27.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Recent trends in 2D blind deconvolution for nondestructive evaluation”, Tamkang Journal of Science and Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 49-58, March 2002.

28.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Blind- H_∞ deconvolution for ultrasonic C-scans: 1-D approach”, Journal of NDE, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 40-46, June 2001.

29.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Blind Enhancement for Ultrasonic C-Scans using Recursive 2-D H_∞-Based State Estimation and Filtering”, “INSIGHT”, Journal of British Institute of Nondestructive Testing, Vol. 44, No. 11, November 2000, pp. 737-741.

30.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “An Improved Electronic Scheme for Harmonic Elimination”, Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 1B, April 2000, pp. 15-30.

31.  Qidwai, U., Costa, A. H., and Chen, C. H., “Detection of Ultrasonic NDE signals using Time-Frequency Analysis”, “INSIGHT”; Journal of British Institute of Nondestructive Testing, Vol. 41, No. 11, November 1999, pp. 700-703.

32.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “A New Flux-Based Scheme for Harmonic Elimination”, Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol. 27, No. 9, pp. 955-966, 1999.

33.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “Recursive Estimation of Power System Harmonics”, Electric Power System Research, Vol. 47, pp. 143-152, 1998.

34.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “A new robust scheme for harmonic elimination”, Electric Power System Research, Vol. 43, pp. 45-51, 1997.

1.      Akbar, M. A., Qidwai, U., Jahanshahi, M., Masri, S., and Shen, W., “Progressive image stitching algorithm for vision based automated inspection”, IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics, S. Korea, July 2016.

2.      Qidwai, U., Ilyas, S., Al-Sulaiti, S., Ahmad, G., and Hegazy, A., “Monitoring DVT Cuffs for Long-Term Operation: A Fuzzy Approach”, 12^th IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing and its Applications, Malaysia, March 2016.

3.      Awan, R., Rajpoot, N., Aloraidi, N., and Qidwai, U., “How Divided is a Cell? Eigenphase Nuclei for Classification of Mitotic Phase in Cancer Histology Images”, IEEE International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics, USA, February 2016.

4.      Tahir, A., and Qidwai, U., “Humanoid Robots for children with Autism: Experiences with Robosapien and NAO”, 4^th Arab Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence”, Qatar, February 2016.

5.     Qidwai, U., Shakir, M., Bahameish, M., “Real-time Robotic Avatar control using Fuzzy Gaze- classification for people with disability”, 5^th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, Malaysia, November 2015.

6.      Qidwai, U., Sharafuddin, A., “Can Immersive type of Virtual Reality bring EMG Pattern Changes Post Facial Palsy?”, The Science and Information Conference, London, UK, July 2015.

7.      Shakir, M., Saleh, M., and Qidwai, U., “Single-Multiple Pixel Controller: Design of Applications with Low Cost and Multiple Controls”, 4th IEEE International Conference on Informatics, Electronics, and Vision, Japan June 2015.

8.      Qidwai, U., Al-Sulaiti, S., Shuaib, A., Ahmed, N., and Ilyas, S., “Fuzzy functionality-monitor for Deep Veins Thrombosis (DVT) cuffs”, 24^th European Stroke Conference, May 2015.

9.      Qidwai, U., and Sadia, M., “Mapping Human Heuristics into intelligent detection of Cancerous Cells in Histopathological Analysis.”, Biomedical and Biostatistical Analysis for Cancer Genomic Research, Qatar, April 2015.

10.  Qidwai, U, “Using Course Projects to Tackle Social Problems: Use of Robots for children with ASD”, International Forum on Engineering Education, Sharjah, UAE, March 2015.

11.  Qidwai, U., and Sadia, M., “Color-based Fuzzy Classifier for Automated Detection of Cancerous Cells in Histopathological Analysis”, IEEE/EMB Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Science, Malaysia, December 2014.

12.  Qidwai, U., and Zahid, A., “Fuzzy-EMG-Based Assistive Interface for Children with Spinal-Muscular-Atrophy”, IEEE/EMB Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Science, Malaysia, December 2014.

13.  Qidwai, U., Shakir, M., Hakouz, W., and Musa, N., “Wirelessly Controlled Mimicing Humanoid Robot: Assisting Children with ASD in learning Focused and Coordinated Behaviors”, 11th ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications, Qatar, November 2014.

14.  Shakir, M., Qidwai, U., Malik, A. S., and Kamel, N., “Intelligent Fuzzy Classifier for Pre-Seizure Detection from Real Epileptic Data”, IEEE Technically Co-Sponsored Science and Information Conference, August 2014, United Kingdom.

15.  Guo, D., Patil, A., Hock, F., Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “A wearable cuff-less blood pressure monitor based on body sensor network and artificial neural network”, International research Conference on Engineering and Technology (IRCET), Indonesia, June 2014.

16.  Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Coiflet-based Fuzzy classifier for defect detection in industrial LNG/LPG tanks”, 2^nd Artificial Intelligence and Fuzzy logic Conference (AIFL 2014), April 2014, Dubai, UAE.

17.  Shakir, M., Qidwai, U., Malik, A. S., and Kamel, N., “Detection of Partial Seizure: An Application of Fuzzy Rule System for Wearable Ambulatory Systems”, International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced Systems (ICIAS), Malaysia, June 2014.

18.  Qidwai, U., Maqbool, M., and Shakir, M., “Deconvolution of Defect signatures from MFL Data: Coiflet-based modeling approach with applications in Industrial NDT”, 2^nd ScienceOne International Conference on Information Technology, 2014, Dubai UAE.

19.  Khan, S., Qidwai, U., Muhammad, H., and Qidwai, Umair, “Retinal Image Enhancement Using Laplacian Pyramidal Multiscaling”, IEEE TenSymp, Malaysia, April 2014. IEEE TenSymp, Malaysia, April 2014. IEEE TenSymp, Malaysia, April 2014.

20.  Shakir, M., Qidwai, U., Malik, A. S., and Kamel, N., “Embedded Rule-based Seizure Detection Ambulatory System from Real Epileptic Data”, IEEE TenSymp, Malaysia, April 2014.

21.  Khan, A., Mohamed, A., Al-Hajiri, S., Al-Shammari, H., Qidwai, U., Mujeeb, I, and Rajpoot, N., “A Hardware based System for Scoring of Hormone Receptors in Breast Cancer Histopathology Slides”, Middle Eastern Conference on Bimedical Engineering, February 2014, Qatar.

22.  Shakir, M., Qidwai, U., Malik, A. S., and Kamel, N., “Rule-Base Platform for Embedded Wearable EEG Seizure Detection in Ambulatory State”, 5th International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Modeling, and Simulation, January 2014, Malaysia.

23.  Qidwai, U., Shakir, M., and Malik, A., “Embedded Fuzzy Classifier for Detection and Classification of Preseizure state using Real EEG data”, 15^th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 43, 2014, pp. 411-415.

24.  Qidwai, U., Shakir, M., Malik, A., and Kamel, N., “Fuzzification of epileptic data: an application for prediction and identification of partial seizure”, 2^nd International Conference on Computer Engineering and Mathematical Systems, Malaysia, December 2013.

25.  Qidwai, U., “A wearable sensing system in HL7 environment for detecting critical cardiac abnormalities/arrhythmias”, 4^th International e-Health Conference, Pakistan, November 2013.

26.  Qidwai, U., Hassan, E., Halabi, R., and Shakir, M., “Device Interface for people with mobilitiy impairments”, 7^th IEEE GCC Conference, Doha, Qatar, November 2013.

27.  Qidwai, U., Shakir, M., and Connor, O., “Robotic toys for Autistic children: Innovative tools for teaching and treatment”, 7^th IEEE GCC Conference, Doha, Qatar, November 2013.

28.  Shams, W., Wahab, A., Qidwai, U., and Fakhri, I., “Emotion Recognition Model Using Source –Temporal Features and Fuzzy Classifier”, 20^th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP), Korea, November 2013.

29.  Qidwai, U., Shakir, M., Malik, A., and Kamel, N., “Parametric Modeling of EEG Signals with Real Patient Data for Simulating Seizures and Pre-Seizures”, International Conference on Human Computer Interface (ICHCI), India, August 2013.

30.  Qidwai, U., Chaudhry, J., and Shakir, M., “Ubiquitous Monitoring System for Critical Cardiac Abnormalities”, 3^rd IEEE/EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering & Science, Malaysia, December 2012.

31.  Qidwai, U., Riley, R., and El-Sayed, S., “Attracting students to the Computing disciplines: A case study of a robotic Contest”, 6^th International Forum of Engineering Education, Malaysia, November 2012.

32.  Chaudhry, J., and Qidwai, U., “On Critical Point Avoidance among Mobile Terminals in Healthcare Monitoring Applications”, International Conference on Open Systems (ICOS), Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia, 21-24 October 2012, pp. 1-5.

33.  Chaudhry, J., Qidwai, U., Rittenhouse, R. and Lee, M., “Vulnerabilities and Verification of Cryptographic Protocols and Their Future in Wireless Body Area Networks”, 8^th International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET-2012), October 2012.

34.  Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Embedded System Design with Filter Bank and Fuzzy Classification Approach to Critical Cardiac Abnormalities Detection”, IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Indonesia, September 2012.

35.  Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Ubiquitous Arabic Voice Controlled Device to assist people with disabilities”, 4^th International conference on Intelligent and Advanced Systems (ICIAS), June 2012, Malaysia.

36.  Qidwai, U., and Khan, H., “Fuzzy Control for VTOL/STOL Problem”, 2^nd International Conference on Aerospace Science & Engineering (ICASE 2011), December 2011, Pakistan.

37.  Qidwai, U., and Abueidah, S., “Time Frequency Analysis of MFL signals”, 2^nd International Conference on Aerospace Science & Engineering (ICASE 2011), December 2011, Pakistan.

38.  Qidwai, U., and Shakir, M., “Fuzzy Detection of Critical Cardiac Abnormalities using ECG data: A ubiquitous approach”, IEEE 11^th Hybrid Intelligent Systems Conference, December 2011, Malaysia.

39.  Qidwai, U., Maqbool, M., Alam, M., and Kserawi, S., “Time-Frequency based Signal Restoration for Laser-Ultrasound signals with applications in NDT”, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Malaysia, September 2011, pp. 348-353.

40.  Qidwai, U., “Project based Learning in Engineering Education: A Boe-bot experience”, International KBIE Conference Bahrain, January 2011.

41.  Qidwai, U., Maqbool, M., “A Qualitative study on Laser Ultrasonic Inspection: Is it detrimental to the surface properties of Duplex Steel?”, DICE, December 2010, Pakistan.

42.  Qidwai, U., and Qidwai, U., “Blind Restoration of Fluorescein Angiograpohy images”, IEEE International conference on Digital Image Computing Techniques and Applications, December 2010, Australia.

43.  Qidwai, U., and Qidwai, U., “Blind Deconvolution for Retinal Image Enhancement”, 2010 IEEE EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering & Sciences (IECBES 2010), November 2010, Malaysia.

44.     Qidwai, U., Rahmatalla, H., and Maqbool, M., “The effect of laser ultrasonic inspection on surface properties of UNS S31803, Duplex Stainless Steel: A qualitative study using image processing”, Duplex Stainless Steel Conference, Beaune, France, October 2010.

45.  Qidwai, U., and Salah, F., Arabic Speech-Controlled Wheelchair: A Fuzzy Scenario, IEEE International Conference on Information Science and Signal Processing Applications (ISSPA), May 2010, Malaysia.

46.  Qidwai, U., and Maqbool, M., “Image Deconvolution for Enhancing IR images in order to Detect Defects in Metallic Plates”, IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, Ajman-UAE, December 2009.

47.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “Fuzzy Time Frequency Classifier for NDT Applications”, IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, Ajman-UAE, December 2009.

48.  Qidwai, U., and Malluhi, Q., “Finding trends in historical traffic data: an Image Processing approach”, 13^th Gulf Engineering Forum, Kuwait, October 2009.

49.  Qidwai, U., “Fuzzy Blind-Spot Scanner for Automobiles”, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ISIEA), October 2009, Malaysia.

50.  Qidwai, U., “Laser-Ultrasound and related Mathematical modeling with Applications to NDT”, 1^st International Conference on Aerospace Science & Engineering, August 2009, Pakistan.

51.  Qidwai, U., “Soft Guidance of Robots: A Fuzzy Approach”, 1^st International Conference on Aerospace Science & Engineering, August 2009, Pakistan.

52.  Qidwai, U., and Maqbool, M., “On hybrid-Fuzzy classifier design: an empirical modeling scenario for corrosion detection in Gas pipelines”, 6^th ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA-08), April 2008, Doha, Qatar.

53.  Qidwai, U., Bettayeb, M., and Yamani, A., “Defect Deconvolution using 4^th order Statistics for Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing”, IEEE ICSPC-07, Dubai, November 2007.

54.  Qidwai, U., Shamim, S., Raquib, F., and Ather, M., “Failed back-surgery syndrome prediction using Fuzzy inference System”, IEEE ICSPC-07, Dubai, November 2007.

55.  Qidwai, U., Bettayeb, M., and Yamani, A., “Defect Deconvolution using 3^rd order Statistics for Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing” IEEE ISSPA-07, Sharjah, February 2007.

56.  Qidwai, U., Maqbool, M., and Jamil, M., “Fuzzy Mapping of Human Heuristics for Defect Classification in gas pipelines using Ultrasonic NDE”, IEEE ISSPA-07, Sharjah, February 2007.

57.  Qidwai, U., “Fuzzy Expert System for defect identification in gas pipelines using ultrasonic NDE”, International Bhurban Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Bhurban, Pakistan, January 2007.

58.  Qidwai, U., Maqbool, M., and Al-Fantazi, A., “Fuzzy classifier for corrosion detection in Gas pipelines using ultrasonic pulses”, 25^th Egyptian Corrosion Conference, Ein El-Sukhna, Egypt, December 2006.

59.  Belkhouche, F., Singh, B., Qidwai, U., Rastgoufard, P., and Belkhouche, B., “On the approximation of the state equations of  nonlinear permanent magnet synchronous motors”, Proceedings of IEEE ISIE 2006, Montreal (Canada) – July 9 to 13, 2006.

60.  Qidwai, U., “Motivating students to study Engineering: a Lego-LAMP experience”, 4^th International Forum on Engineering Education (IFEE), Sharjah, U.A.E., April, 2006.

61.  Qidwai, O., Haider, T., and Qidwai, U., “Multi-membership Fuzzy Time-Critical routing”, International Conference on Computer & Communication Engineering, Malaysia, May 2006.

62.  Wong, C., and Qidwai, U., “Intelligent Surround Sensing using Fuzzy Inference System (ISSFIS)”, 4^th IEEE International Conference on Sensors, Irvine, California, USA, Oct 31-Nov 1, 2005.

63.  Wong, C., and Qidwai, U., “Intelligent Sensor network for Obstacle Avoidance Strategy (ISOAS)”, 4^th IEEE International Conference on Sensors, Irvine, California, USA, Oct 31-Nov 1, 2005.

64.  Reasor, J., Wong, C., and Qidwai, U., “Towards a GPS-based autonomous vehicle”, 62^nd IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), Dallas-USA, September 2005.

65.  Iqbal, R., and Qidwai, U., “Component-based Fuzzy Geometrical configuration classifier”, North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society (NAFIPS), Michigan-USA, June 2005.

66.  Qidwai, U., and Reasor, J., “Improved GPS-based navigation for autonomous robotic vehicle”, International Bhurban Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Bhurban, Pakistan, June 2005.

67.  Iqbal, R., and Qidwai, U., “Boosted Human-centric Hybrid Classifier”, 43^rd ACM Southeastern Conference, Kennesaw, Georgia, March 2005.

68.  Qidwai, U., “LMS-based enhancement for IR-images with applications to surveillance”, Annual Symposium of SPIE/IS&T; Image Processing: Algorithms and Systems IV, San Jose, California, January 2005.

69.  Qidwai, U., and Qidwai, O., “IR image enhancement using Recursive Weighted Least Square Estimator”, IEEE SCONEST, Karachi, Pakistan, December 2004.

70.  Iqbal, R., and Qidwai, U., “On the Selection of Fuzzy Classifiers Using AdaBoost”, IEEE SCONEST, Karachi, Pakistan, December 2004.

71.  Wong, C., and Qidwai, U., “Vehicle collision avoidance system (VCAS)”, IEEE Sensors 2004, October 24-27 2004.

72.  Qidwai, U., and Curtis, H., “EWS for Macular degeneration”, IEEE e-Tech, Karachi, Pakistan, August 2004, pp. 121-125.

73.  Belkhouche, F., Qidwai, U., Gokcen, I., and Joachim, D., “Binary Image Transformation Using Two-Dimensional Chaotic Maps”, IEEE International Conference on Pattern Recognition, August 2004, pp. 823-826.

74.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “Deconvolution of Ultrasonic NDT signals using N4SID algorithm for defect identification”, 10^th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, Sharjah, U.A.E, December 2003.

75.  Ray, M., and Qidwai, U., “Artificial intelligence approach to determine minimum dose of haemodialysis”, International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, Portland, Oregon, July 2003.

76.  Ray, M., and Qidwai, U., “Machine Learning in Medicine: Calculating the minimum dose of Haemodialysis using Neural Networks”, IEEE Region 5 Technical Conference, New Orleans, April 2003, pp 23-27.

77.  Belkhouche, F., and Qidwai, U., “Binary Image coding using 1D chaotic maps”, IEEE Region 5 Technical Conference, New Orleans, April 2003, pp. 39-42.

78.  Ray, M., and Qidwai, U., “Reduced Dimensional Radial basis neural network for monitoring haemodialysis”, Annual Dialysis Conference, 9^th International Symposium of Haemodialysis, Seattle, March 2003.

79.  Belkhouche, F., and Qidwai, U., “Image encoding using chaotic maps and strange attractors”, Proceedings of SPIE/IS&T; Image Processing: Algorithms and Systems II, Vol. 5014, Santa Clara, California, January 2003, pp. 1-8.

80.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Recent trends in 2D blind deconvolution for nondestructive evaluation”, IEEE International Conference on Pattern Recognition, August 2002, pp. 989-992.

81.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “C-scan enhancement using recursive subspace deconvolution”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 615, No. 1, May 25, 2002, pp. 655-661.

82.  Qidwai, U., and Gottlieb, S., “An efficient hole-filling algorithm for C-scan enhancement”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 615, No. 1, May 25, 2002, pp. 662-669.

83.    Yamani, Bettayeb, Qidwai, and Mohandes,  “High Resolution Impulse Response Extraction for Defect Classification”. Proceedings of the 1st Middle East Nondestructive Testing Conference. Bahrain, pp. 129-130, September 24-26, 2001.

84.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Blind Image Restoration for Ultrasonic C-Scan using Constrained 4^th order cumulants”, ASME Congress, New York, November 2001.

85.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Blind Image Restoration for Ultrasonic C-Scan using Constrained 2D-HOS”, Proceedings IEEE ICASSP, Utah, May 2001, No. 6, pp. 3405-3408.

86.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Hybrid 2D H_∞-Based Blind Enhancement for Ultrasonic C-Scans”, Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of British Institute of Non Destructive Testing, Buxton, England, pp. 137-142, September 2000.

87.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “Blind Image-Deconvolution for Ultrasonic C-Scans”, RQNDE, Iowa, July 2000, pp. 579-586.

88.  Yamani, A., Bettayeb, M., and Qidwai, U., “High resolution Impulse response extraction for defect classification”, 6^th International conference on Composites Engineering, Orlando, pp. 911 -912, 1999.

89.  Qidwai, U., Bettayeb, M., Yamani, A., and Chen, C. H., “GUI-Based Toolbox in MATLAB for Ultrasonic NDE Defect Identification”, RQNDE, Proceedings Vol. 19A, July 1999, pp. 757-764.

90.  Qidwai, U., Costa, A. H., and Chen, C. H., “Time-Frequency-Based Defect Identification and Classification for Ultrasonic NDE Signals”, RQNDE, Proceedings Vol. 19A, July 1999, pp. 717-724.

91.  Qidwai, U., and Chen, C. H., “H_∞ Deconvolution for defect identification for Ultrasonic NDE signals”, Review of the progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (RQNDE), Proceedings Vol. 18A, pp. 719-725, Utah, July 1998.

92.  Qidwai, U., and Bettayeb, M., “An overview of advanced control technologies in process industry”, Technical Exchange Workshop for Arabian-American Oil Company ARAMCO), Saudi Arabia, 1998.

93.  Qidwai, U., “A new micro stepping technique for stepper motors”, IEEE student symposium, Bahrain, May 1996. Distinction: Best Paper Award.

94.  Qidwai, U., and Bari, I., “An Intelligent process controller in Networking Environment”, IEEEP Student Symposium, Karachi, 1993. Distinction: Silver medal.

Funded Research

1.      Innovative reconfigurable robots for Industrial Inspections (NPRP) Qatar.

2.      Intelligent Instrumentation Integration Platform for long-term patients monitoring (AHS grants HMC) Qatar, 2016-2017.

3.      Sleep Apnea study for Stroke risk prediction (AHS grants HMC) Qatar, 2016-2017.

4.      Fire-fighting robot (2013-2014) Qatar University

5.      NAO Robot Toolkit (2013-2015) Qatar University

6.      Robotic Toys for Autistic Children (2012-2013) Qatar University.

7.      Kinect-based humanoid interface (2012-2013) Qatar University.

8.      Novel Biomarkers for predicting colorectal cancer using Toponome Imaging System (2012-2015) National Priority Research Program (NPRP) Qatar.

9.      Arabic speech-controlled interface design for patients with special needs. Mada Center Qatar.

10.  Behavior-based Personnel Monitoring system using RFID tags and Compatible sensors. (2010-2012) Qatar University’s Wireless Innovation Center.

11.  Towards a Wearable and WBAN-based Health Monitoring and Automatic Diagnosis System for Low-Cost Personal Healthcare in Qatar. (2010-2013) National Priority Research Program (NPRP) Qatar.

12.  Characterization of Corrosion resistance material for Innovative food processing. (2010-2012) National Priority Research Program (NPRP) Qatar.

13.  Underwater LAN for sensor data transfer (2010-2011) Qatar University.

14.  LNG Tank Inspection Robot design (2009-2012) National Priority Research Program (NPRP) Qatar.

15.  Innovative Non-contact Industrial Inspection System (2008-10) National Priority Research Program (NPRP) Qatar.

16.  Crawler Robot for automated Ultrasonic inspection of metallic sheets (2008-2009) Qatar University

17.  Swarm Robots for Localization and Mapping (2008-09) Qatar University.

18.  Internet-Based Home Surveillance System (2008-09) Qatar University.

Undergraduate Research Program (UREP) of Qatar National research Fund (QNRF)

1.      PC-Based Mobile Dexterous robot (2006-08)

2.      PC-Based Surveillance Helicopter (2006-08)

3.      Intelligent Blind-spot Sensing system for automobiles (2006-08)

4.      Positron Beam System Automation (2007-08)

5.      Fuzzy autonomous surveillance blimp (2008-09)

6.      Intelligent Alarm Management System (2007-08)

7.      Arabic speech-based Robotic wheelchair (2008-09)

Tulane University (June 2001-May 2005)

1.      IR Image Enhancement (Louisiana Board of Reagents 2002-2005)

2.      Intelligent Vehicle for Terrain Navigation Project.

3.      Ship and Tank simulator design.

4.      Medical Informatics applied to Haemodialysis process modeling.

1.      Advanced Laser Ultrasonic Imaging Lab (DURIP funded) was setup for research and academic purposes.

KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (1997-1998)

1.      Defect detection using Ultrasonic NDE (SABIC, KACST {Petrochemical divisions})

2.      Harmonic Estimation (SABIC {Petrochemical Division}) (Distinction: Best Research project for the year 1999, KFUPM)