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Research, Publications & Intellectual Contributions
Advancing scientific knowledge through reviewed publications, books, and research across AI, data science, blockchain, security studies, and interdisciplinary domains for over two decades.
113+
Research Outputs
50+
Conference Contributions
4+
Journal Publications
17+
Books Authored
- Research Focus
Advancing Knowledge Through Research
Computational Intelligence
Machine Learning
Intelligent Systems
Algorithm Design
Data Science & Analytics
Predictive Analytics
Statistical Modeling
Big Data
Quantitative Methods
Mathematical Modeling
Statistical Methods
Quantitative Analysis
Systems Analysis
Modeling complex systems, networks, and interactions to understand, predict, and optimize interdisciplinary processes.
Systems Modeling
Network Analysis
Complex Systems
Research Methodology
Experimental Design
Research Frameworks
Methodology
Computational Methods
Numerical Methods
Scientific Computing
HPC
- Ongoing Research
Current Research Projects
Ongoing
Advanced Data Analytics Framework
Active
Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration
Multi-institutional research project focusing on computational approaches to complex problems.
In Progress
Methodological Innovation Study
Research into new methodological approaches for enhanced scientific investigation.
- Conference Contributions
Recent Conference Papers
- Syed Azhar Hussain and Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2020
Proof-of-Social-Impact – a blockchain consensus protocol with a social benefit and its Smart Cities applications
Advanced degrees in computational sciences with focus on research methodology and innovation.
Conference Paper
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Syed Azhar Hussain and Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2019
Blockchain-based Decentralized KYC (Know-Your-Customer)
The Fourteenth International Conference on Systems and Networks Communications ICSNC 2019
Conference Paper
Valencia, Spain
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani, Gordon Andre Waddell & Rytis Bieliauskas
- 2018
Invisible Blockchain and Plasticity of Money – Adam Smith Meets Darwin to Buy Crypto Currency
International Conference on Business Information Systems, BIS 2018
Conference Paper
Berlin, Germany
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2018
Data Inspired Life – How Data Science and AI is Pushing the Boundaries of Human Behavior
BigSurv18
Conference Paper
Barcelona, Spain
- Adeel Akram, Abdullah AlQarawi and Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2018
Saudi Telecom Company Big Data Monetization with SLISOR
Southern Data Science Conference (SDSC 18)
Conference Paper
Orlando, FL, USA
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani and Sana Rasheed
- 2014
Terrorism: What Data Sciences Can Do?
20th ACM SIGKDD Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (KDD 2014)
Conference Paper
Bloomsburg, New York, NY, USA
- Scholarly Research
Journal Publications
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2015
Demystifying the Drone Operations in Pakistan
Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 7, No 1
Journal Article
Pages: 53-70
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani and Hira Bashir
- 2014
The Impact of Drone Strikes in Pakistan
Cost of War Project, Brown University
Research Report
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani and Daniel Kirk
- 2009
Modeling and Simulation of Explosion Effectiveness as a Function of Blast and Crowd Characteristics
The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology
Journal Article
Pages: 79-95
Vol. 6, No. 2
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2015
The Causal Relationship between Drone Attacks and Suicide Bombings
The Heinz Journal, Carnegie Mellon University
Journal Article
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Published Works
Books & Monographs
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2018
Introduction to Blockchain with Case Studies
Gufhtugu Publications, Islamabad, Pakistan
Book
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2018
A Brief History of Money
Gufhtugu Publications, Islamabad, Pakistan
Book
Available on Amazon Kindle
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2017
Kaggle for Beginners
Gufhtugu Publications, Islamabad, Pakistan
Book
Available on Amazon Kindle
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani and Daniel Kirk
- 2011
Simulation of Suicide Bombing – Using Computers to Save Lives
I-Universe, New York, NY
Book
- Industry Insights
Corporate Whitepapers
- Redha Alhaider, Souad Abdul Hamid, Zeeshan Usmani & Salim Gudhea
- 2020
BitMal – Social Tokens for Volunteer Monetization
Corporate Whitepaper
- Esther Baldwin, Steve Chadwick, Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani & Jim Fister
- 2019
Moving Up to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Analytics Evolution Guide by Intel
Corporate Whitepaper
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2019
Decentralized AI for the Quantum Future
World Government Summit, Dubai, UAE
Policy Paper
- Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani
- 2019
Future of Data on Blockchain using AI
3rd Global Data Commons Workshop, 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Policy Paper
New York, NY, USA
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Research Collaboration
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