Associate Professor at Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Pakistan
Dr. Farman Ali is a postdoctoral researcher at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China. He specializes in UAV communication, optical fiber communication, nonlinear optics, free-space optics, and AI integration in wireless networks. He has extensive academic and research experience, with a strong publication record in top-tier journals and conferences. His work focuses on UAV-to-ground and UAV-to-ship communication, radio-over-fiber systems, and machine learning-based optimization in optical networks.
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Educational Background ๐
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering โ Iqra National University (2019)
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering โ Sarhad University, Peshawar (2014)
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering โ Sarhad University, Peshawar (2011)
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (DAE) โ Government College of Technology, Nowshera (2007)
Professional Experience ๐ผ
- Postdoctoral Researcher โ Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China (Apr 2023 โ Mar 2025)
- Associate Professor & ORIC In-Charge โ Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Pakistan (Dec 2019 โ Mar 2023)
- Convener, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee โ Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Pakistan (Since 2020)
- HEC Approved Supervisor
Research Interests ๐ฌ
- UAV Channel Modeling (UAV-to-ground, UAV-to-ship communication)
- Optical Fiber and Free Space Optics
- AI Integration in Wireless Communication
- Nonlinear Optics and Machine Learning in Optical Networks
- Radio-over-Fiber Systems
- 5G+ Networks and Heterogeneous Communication
Awards and Honors๐โจ
- Multiple research projects funded by China National Key R&D Program, the Natural Science Foundation of China, Najran University (Saudi Arabia), European Unionโs Horizon 2020, Taif University (Saudi Arabia), Silesian University of Technology (Poland), and Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
- Active involvement in cutting-edge research with over 594 citations, h-index of 14, and i10-index of 24.
Conclusion๐
Dr. Farman Ali is a distinguished researcher in UAV communication, optical networks, and AI-driven wireless systems. With a strong academic background, multiple funded research projects, and significant contributions to scientific literature, he continues to shape the future of intelligent wireless communication and optical networking.
Publications ๐
1๏ธโฃ ๐ก Path Loss and Shadowing for UAV-to-Ground UWB Channels Incorporating the Effects of Built-Up Areas and Airframe
๐ IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (2024)
๐ DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2024.3418952
โ๏ธ Haoran Ni, Qiuming Zhu, Boyu Hua, Kai Mao, Yinglan Pan, Farman Ali, Weizhi Zhong, Xiaomin Chen
2๏ธโฃ ๐ถ HeightโDependent LoS Probability Model for A2G Channels Incorporating Airframe Shadowing Under BuiltโUp Scenario
๐ Electronics Letters (2024-09)
๐ DOI: 10.1049/ell2.70032
โ๏ธ Farman Ali, Yinglan Pan, Qiuming Zhu, Naeem Ahmad, Kai Mao, Habib Ullah
3๏ธโฃ ๐ค Generative Network-Based Channel Modeling and Generation for Air-to-Ground Communication Scenarios
๐ IEEE Communications Letters (2024-04)
๐ DOI: 10.1109/LCOMM.2024.3363621
โ๏ธ Yue Tian, Hanpeng Li, Qiuming Zhu, Kai Mao, Farman Ali, Xiaomin Chen, Weizhi Zhong
4๏ธโฃ ๐ฏ Low-Complexity 2D-DOD and 2D-DOA Estimation in Bistatic MIMO Radar Systems: A Reduced-Dimension MUSIC Algorithm Approach
๐ Sensors (2024-04-27)
๐ DOI: 10.3390/s24092801
โ๏ธ Mushtaq Ahmad, Xiaofei Zhang, Xin Lai, Farman Ali, Xinlei Shi
5๏ธโฃ ๐ก Height-Dependent LoS Probability Model for A2G Channels Incorporating Airframe Shadowing Under Built-up Scenario
๐ Preprint (2024-03-12)
๐ DOI: 10.22541/au.171024427.76113032/v1
โ๏ธ Farman Ali, Yinglan Pan, Qiuming Zhu, Naeem Ahmed, Kai Mao, Habib Ullah
6๏ธโฃ ๐ก Probing of Nonlinear Impairments in Long Range Optical Transmission Systems
๐ Journal of Optical Communications (2024-02-13)
๐ DOI: 10.1515/joc-2020-0018
โ๏ธ Farman Ali, Muhammad Shakeel, Asar Ali, Wajid Shah, Muhammad Salman Qamar, Shabbir Ahmad, Usman Ali, Muhammad Waqas
7๏ธโฃ ๐ Integrated Free-Space Optics and Fiber Optic Network Performance Enhancement for Sustaining 5G High Capacity Communications
๐ International Journal of Optics (2023-01-13)
๐ DOI: 10.1155/2023/8685686
โ๏ธ Meshari Alsharari, Khaled Aliqab, Farman Ali, Ammar Armghan, Rujiang Li
8๏ธโฃ ๐ก Architecture Optimization for Filtered Multicarrier Waveforms in 5G
๐ Wireless Personal Communications (2022-06)
๐ DOI: 10.1007/s11277-022-09537-w
โ๏ธ Muhammad Abid, Farman Ali, Ammar Armghan, Fayadh Alenezi, Sharoz Khan, Fazal Muhammad, Maqsood Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Salman Qamar
9๏ธโฃ ๐ High-Resolution Direction of Arrival Estimation of Underwater Multitargets Using Swarming Intelligence of Flower Pollination Heuristics
๐ Shock and Vibration (2022-06-30)
๐ DOI: 10.1155/2022/5876874
โ๏ธ Nauman Ahmed, Huigang Wang, Shanshan Tu, Norah A.M. Alsaif, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja, Muhammad Kashif, Ammar Armghan, Yasser S. Abdalla, Wasiq Ali, Farman Ali et al.
๐ ๐ Alleviation of Nonlinear Channel Effects in LongโHaul and HighโCapacity Optical Transmission Networks
๐ International Journal of Communication Systems (2022-03-10)
๐ DOI: 10.1002/dac.5050
โ๏ธ Farman Ali, Usman Habib, Fazal Muhammad, Yousaf Khan, Ammar Armghan, Fayadh Alenezi, Ziaul Haq Abbas, Asar Ali, Muhammad Salman Qamar