University of Karachi | Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Ali Qureshi is a dynamic and dedicated Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Karachi, Pakistan 🇵🇰. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for cutting-edge research, he has significantly contributed to the field of nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, and secure communication systems. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses in physics and programming, while also guiding research in theoretical and applied physics domains.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Specialized and Emerging Research Area:
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His research in nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, cryptography, and chaotic electronic systems aligns with modern security and forensic challenges, especially in data encryption and secure communication.
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Development of novel chaotic models and DNA-based encryption algorithms shows innovation at the intersection of physics and cybersecurity.
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Strong Publication Record:
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Published 12 research articles in reputed, peer-reviewed international journals (SCI/Scopus indexed), with an aggregate impact factor of 20.678.
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Contributions include 2 book chapters published by Elsevier and 1 conference proceeding.
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Citation and Research Recognition:
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Innovation & Practical Applications:
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Realization of theoretical models in electronic circuits adds engineering relevance.
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Open-access Python-based encryption tools (with Zenodo DOIs) show a commitment to open science and public contribution.
🎓 Education
Dr. Qureshi earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Karachi, focusing on the role of electronics in nonlinear fractional-order chaotic systems, particularly their applications to cryptography. He also holds an MPhil in Physics, where he developed a Python-based fitting program for atomic structures, and a BS in Physics with a project in medical imaging and radiotherapy technologies. His interdisciplinary academic path combines electronic systems, theoretical physics, and computational techniques.
👨🏫 Experience
Dr. Qureshi has been a Lecturer at the University of Karachi since July 2015, delivering courses in modern physics, electronics, thermodynamics, computational physics, and Python programming. 🧑🏫 Additionally, he has conducted multiple workshops on Python and supervised 17 BS-level research projects. He also has hands-on clinical training from prestigious medical institutes like Agha Khan University Hospital and KIRAN, enhancing his interdisciplinary perspective in applied sciences and medical physics.
🔬 Research Interest On Physics
Dr. Qureshi’s research revolves around nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, encryption algorithms, electronics, fractional calculus, and Rydberg atoms. His core innovation lies in bridging theoretical chaotic models with electronic realizations to produce secure and novel cryptographic systems. He is especially focused on chaotic data-based DNA algorithms, pushing the boundaries of physics into real-world secure communication. 📡🔐
🏆 Awards
Dr. Qureshi is being nominated for the Best Research Award under the Forensic Scientist Awards 2025. His contributions to chaos-based cryptographic algorithms and their circuit-level implementations have been published in highly reputed journals, showcasing the originality and utility of his interdisciplinary research.
📚 Publications
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Title: From chaos to encryption using fractional order Lorenz-Stenflo model with flux-controlled feedback memristor
Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, S Akbar, A Ara
Year: 2022
Citations: 20
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Title: Emulate the chaotic flows of fractional jerk system to scramble the sound and image memo with circuit execution
Authors: NA Khan, T Hameed, MA Qureshi, S Akbar, AK Alzahrani
Year: 2020
Citations: 19
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Title: Behavioral effects of a four-wing attractor with circuit realization: a cryptographic perspective on immersion
Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, T Hameed, S Akbar, S Ullah
Year: 2020
Citations: 16
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Title: Evolving tangent hyperbolic memristor based 6D chaotic model with fractional order derivative: analysis and applications
Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, NA Khan
Year: 2023
Citations: 10
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Title: Amalgamated Image Encryption, Circuit Realization for Lorenz-Stenflo Chaotic System
Authors: MA Qureshi
Year: 2022
Citations: 8
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Title: Qualitative study of the fractional order nonlinear chaotic model: electronic realization and secure data enhancement
Authors: NA Khan, S Akbar, MA Qureshi, T Hameed, NA Khan
Year: 2021
Citations: 8
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Title: Encryption-python-codes: release of voice and image encryption in python
Authors: MA Qureshi
Year: 2020
Citations: 8
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Title: Probing 3D chaotic Thomas’ cyclically attractor with multimedia encryption and electronic circuitry
Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, S Akbar, A Ara
Year: 2023
Citations: 7
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Title: Cap like trajectories in 5D chaotic tangent hyperbolic memristive model: fractional calculus and encryption
Authors: MA Qureshi, NA Khan, S Raza, SMZ Iqbal
Year: 2024
Citations: 3
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Title: Stumped nature hyperjerk system with fractional order and exponential nonlinearity: Analog simulation, bifurcation analysis and cryptographic applications
Authors: NA Khan, S Akbar, T Hameed, MA Qureshi
Year: 2021
Citations: 3
🔚 Conclusion
Dr. Muhammad Ali Qureshi stands at the intersection of theoretical physics, electronics, and cryptography. His research not only deepens academic understanding of chaos and dynamics but also builds tangible applications in secure data transmission. With over a decade of experience in teaching and research, numerous international publications, and innovative open-access code contributions, Dr. Qureshi exemplifies a modern physicist bridging theory with real-world relevance. He is a strong contender for the Best Research Award in the Forensic Scientist Awards 2025.
