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Patron-in-Chief

Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht
Vice Chancellor
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar

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Chief Organizer / Convener

Prof. Dr. Dawood Jan
Dean, (FMCS)
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar

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Focal Person

Dr. Asfandyar Khan
Assistant Professor (TTS)
Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (ICS/IT)

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Conference Secretary

Dr. Javed Iqbal Bangash
Assistant Professor (TTS)
Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (ICS/IT)

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In response to the emergence of computer science and information technology as a worldwide contemporary discipline and high demand of professionals in the province, The University of Agriculture Peshawar by virtue of its geographic location and sufficient infrastructural resources, established the Institute of Business and Management Sciences (IBMS) in 1998 with a foremost aim to provide quality education in the fields of Management Sciences, Computer Science and Information Technology. Since its inception, the growth achieved, in terms of students’ enrolment which increased every year is in itself a reflection of its growing reliability and appeal amongst the masses. Academic excellence in the field of computer sciences and Information Technology under the umbrella of IBMS is highly acknowledged and a separate institute namely Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (ICS/IT) in the Faculty of Management and Computer Sciences (FMCS) was notified on August 20, 2019.
State of the art computer labs, dynamic and committed faculty with strong academic background, congenial learning environment and innovative learning techniques are notable assets of the institute. ICS/IT offers the following degree programs: BS (Computer Science), BS (Information Technology), MS (Computer Science), MS (Information Technology), MS (Data Science) and PhD (Computer Science).

1st International Conference on Computing Technologies, Tools and Applications (ICTAPP-23) is a three days international conference hosted by Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (ICS/IT), The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan. It will be held on 9th, 10th and 11th May, 2023 in Peshawar (the city of flowers). The conference is open to researchers and scholars from both academia and industry for submission of original and review research articles. It will be held in a hybrid mode (both face-to-face and online presentation of research articles). The submitted research articles will go through a complete review process. The peer-reviewed research articles will be published in Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Computing Technologies, Tools and Applications.

Topics of the Conference:

Researchers from both the academia & industry and research students are highly encouraged to submit their unpublished research work from all areas of computing including but not limited to:
  • Wired and Wireless Communications Technologies
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Cyber-Security and Block chain Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
  • Signal, Image, Audio and Video Processing
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Web and Internet Computing
  • Information Extraction and Retrieval
  • Big Data Analysis and Data Science
  • Could Computing
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • Computational Biology and Bio-Informatics
  • Precision Agricultures
  • Mathematical and Computational Models

Complete Conference Schedule:

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S.# Name Address
1 Prof. Dr. Marco Martalo
Abstract & Biography
Associate Professor
Networks for Human (Net4U) Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
University of Cagliari, Italy.
2 Prof. Dr. Nazri Bin Mohd Nawi
Abstract & Biography
Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology,
University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia.
3 Prof. Dr. Muazzam Ali Khan
Abstract & Biography
Professor & Director ICESCO
Department of Computer Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
4 Prof. Dr. Sadeeq Jan
Abstract & Biography
Professor & Director
National Centre for Cyber Security (NCCS), Department of Computer System Engineering,
University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan
5 Prof. Dr. Kashif Naseer Qureshi
Abstract & Biography
Department of Electronics & Computer Engineering, Faculty of Science & Engineering,
University of Limerick, Ireland
6 Dr. Abdul Waheed Khan
Abstract & Biography
Assistant Professor
Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, PAF-IAST, Pakistan.
7 Dr. Kashif Nisar
Abstract & Biography
Victorian Institute of Technology, South Australia
8 Dr. Salman Ahmed
Abstract & Biography
Assistant Professor & Director
Secured IoT Device (SID) Lab, Department of Computer System Engineering,
University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar Pakistan
9 Dr. Arif Ali Khan
Abstract & Biography
Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu, Finland
10 Mr. Kashif Ali
Abstract & Biography
Inside Solution Architect - Virtualization Technologies, Zones LLC

Researchers, scholars and research students are invited to submitted their unpublished research papers (both original and review) in all areas of computing for consideration. All the accepted research articles will be published in Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Computing Technologies, Tools and Applications.

Author Guidelines:

  • Author(s) is/are encourage to submit the manuscript via email: ictapp-23@aup.edu.pk
  • A cover letter must be submitted with the manuscript having all the details of the corresponding author and statement regarding the novelty of the research work. Moreover, a statement must be included that all authors have approved the manuscript for submission and declare no conflict of interest.
  • Submitted manuscripts must be written in English using standard IEEE two-column and single-space format using the template provided.
  • All the manuscripts must be submitted in MS-Word format using the template provided.
  • Authors are required to make sure that the paper is ready for publication and has been proof-read thoroughly.
  • The submitted manuscripts will go through double blind review process to judge the quality and novelty before acceptance.
  • The submitted manuscript must contribute novelty to the existing body of knowledge in the field of computing which must be significant and original.
  • Accepted research papers which must be maximum of twelve (12) pages will be published in the Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Computing Technologies, Tools and Applications (ICTAPP-23). One of authors must attend the conference to present his/her research work.
  • By submitting the manuscript to ICTAPP-23, it is assumed that all authors are agreed with terms and conditions of ICTAPP-23.
Paper Tamplet
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S.# Description Date
1 Call for Paper Submission: 1st January, 2023
2 Last Date for Paper Submission: 31st March, 2023
3 Acceptance Notification: 10th April, 2023
4 Camera-Ready Paper Submission: 20th April, 2023
5 Registration Start Date: 1st May, 2023
6 Registration Last Date: 5th May, 2023
7 Conference Dates: 9th, 10th and 11th May, 2023

  • All the participants are highly encourage to attend the conference in-person. However all the participants have the option to attend the conference online.
  • A single author can present maximum two research articles.
  • At-least one of the authors must register and present the research article.
  • Certificates of presentation/participation will be issued to only registered author(s).
  • National: PKR 3000/- per person (both offline and online)
  • International: USD 100/- per person (both offline and online)

1st International Conference on Computing Technologies, Tools and Applications (ICTAPP-23) will provide an opportunity of interaction to the researchers from the academia and industry as well as the post-graduate students at MS and PhD levels with eminent people from various fields of computing. The conference covers a wide-range of topics, which will help to understand the emerging trends of computing. The interaction among prominent national and international researchers and scholars working on different themes of computing will help to develop linkages, which will be useful to solve multi-disciplinary research problems.
1st International Conference on Computing Technologies, Tools and Applications (ICTAPP-23) aims to provide a learning and interactive platform for both scholars and students to present, share and discuss their innovative ideas and research work in the field of computing.

Organizing Committee
S.# Name ...
1 Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht Patron-in-Chief
2 Prof. Dr. Dawood Jan Chief Organizer/Convener
3 Dr. Asfandyar Khan Focal Person
4 Prof. Dr. Shah Alam Member
5 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zulfiqar Member
6 Prof. Dr. Shahid Sattar Member
7 Prof. Dr. Yousaf Hayat Member
8 Prof. Dr. Azeem Khan Member
9 Dr. Mohammad Fayaz Member
10 Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Member
11 Dr. Abdullah Member
12 Dr. Muhammad Imran Member
13 Dr. Muhammad Asim Member
14 Dr. Arshad Khan Member
15 Dr. Rafiullah Khan Member
16 Dr. Mohib Ullah Member
17 Dr. Arbab Waseem Abbas Member
18 Dr. Saleem Zahid Member
19 Dr. Javed Iqbal Bangash Member/Secretary
Media Committee:
S.# Name Role
1 Dr. Rafiullah Khan Convener
2 Ms. Kanwal Lodhi Member
3 Mr. Kashif Ali Member
4 Ms. Maliha Tahir Butt Member
5 Mr. Danyal Liaqat Member
6 Mr. Kamran Ullah Member/Secretary




IT Facilitation Committee:
S.# Name Role
1 Dr. Muhammad Imran Convener
2 Mr. Imran Ud Din Member
3 Mr. Iqtiadar Ali Member
4 Mr. Majeed Shahab Member
5 Ms. Maliha Tahir Butt Member
6 Mr. Gohar Rehman Member
7 Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Member/Secretary



Finance Management Committee:
S.# Name Role
1 Dr. Asfandyar Khan Convener
2 Dr. Shames Ur Rehman Member
3 Dr. Javed Bangash Member
4 Dr. Rafiullah Khan Member
5 Dr. Mohib Ullah Member/Secretary
Editing and Formatting Committee:
S.# Name Role
1 Dr. Arbab Waseem Abbas Convener
2 Mr. Arshad Iqbal Member
3 Mr. Noor Ul Arfeen Member
4 Dr. Saleem Zahid Member/Secretary


Technical Review Committee:
S.# Name University / Institute
1 Prof. Dr. Aurangzeb Khan University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Pakistan
2 Prof. Dr. Haruna Chiroma University of Hafr Al Batin, KSA
3 Prof. Dr. Helmut Hlavacs University of Vienna, Austria
4 Prof. Dr. Muazzam Ali Khan Quaid i Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
5 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mansoor Alam Riphah International University, Pakistan
6 Prof. Dr. Nazri Bin Mohd Nawi University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
7 Prof. Dr. Sadeeq Jan University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan
8 Dr. Abdul Waheed Khan Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
9 Dr. Abdus Salam Abasyn University Peshawar, Pakistan
10 Dr. Arif Ali Khan University of Oulu, Finland
11 Dr. Atif Khan Islamia Collage University, Peshawar, Pakistan
12 12. Dr. Ayaz Muhammad Hanif Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
13 Dr. Bilal Jan FATA University, Pakistan
14 Dr. Bing Wang Central South University, China
15 Dr. Chen Shixiong Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
16 Dr. Dzati Athiar Ramli University Sains Malaysia
17 Dr. Fakhri Alam Khan King Fahd Univesity of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA
18 Dr. Farhan Ullah Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
19 Dr. Fazli Subhan National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan
20 Dr. Ghufran Ullah Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
21 Dr. Hasan Baig University of Connecticut, USA
22 Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan
23 Dr. Ihtesham Ul Islam National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
24 Dr. Imran Ahmed Mughal Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan
25 Dr. Imran Ihsan Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan
26 Dr. Inam Ul Haq Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, Pakistan
27 Dr. Irfan Ullah Khan Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, KSA
28 Dr. Kashif Nisar Victorian Institute of Technology, Australia
29 Dr. Khalid Haseeb Islamia Collage University, Peshawar, Pakistan
30 Dr. Maqsood Hayat Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
31 Dr. Marco Martalo University of Cagliari, Italy
32 Dr. Muhammad Aamir University of Derby, UK
33 Dr. Muhammad Bilal Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea
34 Dr. Safdar Nawaz Khan Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
35 Dr. Said Khalid Shah University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Pakistan
36 Dr. Saima Anwar Lashari Saudi Electronic University, KSA
37 Dr. Sajid Anwar Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan
38 Dr. Salman Ahmed University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
39 Dr. Syed Muhammad Zubair Gillani Sohar University, Sultanate of Oman
40 Dr. Tomas Maul University of Nottingham, Malaysia