About The Conference
Following the resounding academic success of our inaugural series, the Department of Computer Science at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, proudly organizes the 2nd International Conference on Computing Sciences and Emerging Trends (ICCSET 2027).
This prestigious iteration provides an exceptional, elite forum for international researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to present cutting-edge breakthroughs across core theories, methodologies, and applications. Submissions span across all major vectors of computing, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity. Accepted paper proceedings will be comprehensively hosted online, complete with official conference branding logos.
Glimpses of CSET'26 (First Series)
Memorable milestones, opening ceremonies, and international delegations from our inaugural series at QUEST.
Important Dates
Paper Submission
November 15, 2026 (Extended)
Acceptance Notification
November 30, 2026
Camera Ready Copy
December 15, 2026
Conference Dates
January 27-28, 2027
Call For Papers
ICCSET 2027 invites authors to submit original, high-quality, and unpublished research contributions. The conference provides an open, collaborative platform for practitioners from both academia and industry to share cutting-edge developments covering theoretical and practical aspects of modern computing sciences.
Scopes & Topics of Interest
- • Formal specification & verification
- • Internet of Things (IoT) architectures
- • Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
- • Real-time, hybrid & embedded networks
- • Distributed computing frameworks
- • Software engineering methodologies
- • Artificial Intelligence systems
- • Advanced Data Science & analytics
- • Database design & big data management
- • Machine Learning: theory & systems
- • Neural Networks architectures
- • Social & collaborative computing
- • Cybersecurity & distributed ledger safety
- • Computer communications protocols
- • Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- • Computer graphics & visual computing
- • Computer Vision & Image Processing
- • Intelligent simulation & modeling
To guarantee an unbiased evaluation, ICCSET 2027 implements a strict double-blind peer-review process. Manuscript submissions must omit all author names, institutional affiliations, and direct self-references. Initial papers must be prepared in standard IEEE format and must not exceed six (06) pages. Manuscripts violating these guidelines will be rejected immediately without review.
Special Issue Publications
Conference proceedings will publish the abstracts of accepted papers online. Extended versions of selected high-quality papers will be invited for publication in special issues of the following HEC Recognized Y-Category Journals (applicable Article Processing Charges apply per journal policies):
Registration & Payment Guidelines
Registration fees cover the official conference kit, high tea sessions, institutional lunches, and accredited presentation certificates during the conference days. At least one author must register per accepted paper.
| Registration type / Category |
Early bird fee (Until Dec 15, 2026) |
Regular fee (Dec 16, 2026 – Jan 05, 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Author (Regular / Faculty Affiliation) Faculty, industry professionals, and principal presenters. | PKR 5,000 International: $150 | PKR 6,000 International: $200 |
| Student Author (Research Scholar) Requires uploading a valid university student enrollment ID copy during registration. | PKR 3,000 International: $100 | PKR 4,000 International: $150 |
| Attendee / Non-Presenting Participant Participant / Listener | PKR 2,000 International: $50 | PKR 3,000 International: $70 |
Keynote Speakers
World-class computing science experts and international research leaders headlining the sessions at ICCSET 2027.
Dr. Uli Fahrenberg
Université Paris-Saclay, France
Specialist in algebraic topology, concurrency theory, real-time verification, categorical foundations, and quantitative verification with over 100 papers.
Dr. Georg Struth
The University of Sheffield, UK
Professor of Theoretical Computer Science. Expert in logical and algebraic methods, interactive theorem proving, program verification, and concurrency.
Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry
Professor Emeritus, MUET, Pakistan
Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Advisor at MUET. Over 3 decades of research leadership in IoT, Wireless Sensor Networks, and ICT systems.
Dr. Asadullah Shah
International Islamic University, Malaysia
Dr. Asadullah Shah is a professor at the International Islamic University, Malaysia, with over 30 years of academic experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Multimedia Communication from the University of Surrey, UK, and has previously served as a Dean and Head of Department in Pakistan. A prolific researcher, he has published 180 indexed articles and authored 12 books in fields like electronics, computers, and multimedia.
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro
IoBM, Karachi, Pakistan
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro is an academic associated with IoBM in Karachi, Pakistan, possessing over 29 years of global experience across international accreditation tracks. He holds the distinction of being the first Pakistani to earn a BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. fully in Computer Science. Additionally, he is recognized as a Senior IEEE member for his extensive contributions to the field.
Dr. Poompat Saengudomlert
Bangkok University-CROCCS, Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Poompat Saengudomlert earned his B.S.E. from Princeton University (1996) under a royal scholarship from the King of Thailand, followed by an M.S. (1998) and Ph.D. (2002) from MIT, where he also completed a postdoc. He taught telecommunications at the Asian Institute of Technology as an Assistant and Associate Professor from 2005 to 2013. Since May 2013, he has served as a Research Scholar and Associate Professor in Telecommunication Engineering at BU-CROCCS, Bangkok University.
Dr. Yasir Arafat Malkani
Florida International University, USA
Dr. Yasir Arafat Malkani is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Florida International University, USA, and a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Sussex, UK, specializing in secure device pairing and ubiquitous computing. With extensive expertise in cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Wireless Sensor Networks, his current research focuses on smart computing, IoT-enabled healthcare, industrial Digital Twins, and applied AI.
Dr. Shafiullah Soomro
Linnaeus University, Sweden
Dr. Shafiullah Soomro is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science and Media Technology at Linnaeus University, Sweden. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Chung-Ang University, South Korea, specializing in advanced image segmentation. Dr. Soomro’s research operates at the intersection of Computer Vision, Medical Imaging Segmentation, Explainable AI Frameworks, and predictive Data Science. He actively drives high-impact global projects, including the international ForestMap initiative for automated forest inventory and the predictive machine learning modeling of advanced materials.
Dr. Farhat Naureen
University of Sindh, Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Farhat Naureen Memon is a Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Sindh, Pakistan. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from the University of Essex, UK, and possesses over 20 years of international teaching and research experience. Her expertise operates at the intersection of Data Science, Bioinformatics, and Artificial Intelligence, with major contributions to regional computing curricula and e-learning transformations.
Dr. Nisar Ahmed
University Technology Malaysia
Dr. Nisar Ahmed Dahri is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Learning Technology at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He completed both his Ph.D. in Information Technology and his Postdoc in Digital Education at UTM. A distinguished academician and researcher, his specialized focus centers on digital education, mobile learning, human-computer interaction, and the integration of generative AI within modern classroom frameworks.
Dr. Sarwat Nizamani
University of Mirpurkhas, Sindh, Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Sarwat Nizamani is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science at The University of Mirpurkhas. She holds a PhD in Information and Communication Technology from the University of Southern Denmark. With over 20 years of research and academic governance experience, her work focuses on Data Structures, Machine Learning, and curriculum design frameworks.
Dr. Zeeshan Bhatti
University of Sindh, Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Bhatti is the Chairman and Full Professor at the Department of Information Technology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. He holds a PhD in IT from the International Islamic University Malaysia, specializing in Computer Graphics and Animation. With extensive international experience at the University of Southampton Malaysia and administrative leadership as former Director ORIC, his research centers on digital transformation, AI, and graphics systems.
Dr. Dostdar Hussain
Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Dr. Dostdar Hussain is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan. Dr. Dostdar completed PhD (Engineering) National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, MS (Computer Science) Linkoping University, Sweden. He has research interest in Geo-informatics, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks. He has worked on many research projects, among the notable projects include: “Baseline Assessment of Agriculture Water, Energy and Climate Induced Water Hazards in Upper Indus Basin”.
Dr. Umm e Laila
Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan
Dr. Umm-e-Laila holds the position of Associate Professor and heads the Software Engineering Program within the College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM). With over 22 years of experience in research and teaching in Computer Science and Engineering, she holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Technology from NED University of Engineering and Technology, along with MS and BS degrees from Sir Syed University. Her expertise spans Open-Source Software, Software Engineering, IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.
Organizing Committee
The leadership team guiding the execution of ICCSET 2027 at QUEST, Nawabshah.
Conference Governance & Committees
The complete leadership, organizing core, and international technical review panels behind the conference series.
Patron-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samo
Vice Chancellor, QUEST, Nawabshah
Patrons
Prof. Dr. Kishan Chand Mukwana
Pro Vice Chancellor, QUEST, Nawabshah
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Channa
Dean, Faculty of Science, QUEST, Nawabshah
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Vighio
Chairman, Computer Science Department, QUEST
Conference Secretaries
Dr. Rafia Naz Memon
QUEST, Nawabshah
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed Arain
QUEST, Nawabshah
👥 Organizing committee core faculty members
🔬 Technical program committee (TPC reviewers)
Conference Program
The comprehensive event schedule tracking technical presentation tracks, international keynotes, and inaugural timelines will be published here following the completion of the paper peer-review cycle.
📅 Day 1 Highlights
- • 📝 On-Site Registration Desk & Kit Distribution
- • 🏛️ Formal Inaugural Session & VC Address
- • 🔬 International Keynote Sessions
- • 🎙️ Technical Presentation Tracks (Session I)
📅 Day 2 Highlights
- • 🎙️ Technical Presentation Tracks (Session II & III)
- • 🔬 National & Industry Keynote Panels
- • 🏆 Best Paper Award Announcements
- • 📜 Concluding Ceremony & Certificate Distribution
Contact & Venue Details
For further details regarding paper submissions, registration processes, or local accommodations, please reach out directly.
Phone: +92 305 3365212
Email: saleem.vighio@quest.edu.pk
Phone: +92 300 3232230
Email: aijaz@quest.edu.pk
Central Library, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Sponsors & Technical Partners
ICCSET 2027 is proudly supported by the following prestigious corporate and academic organizations.
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.