Pakistani scientist ranks among top one per cent computer science researchers

A Pakistani researcher Dr Mubashir Rehmani has been ranked among the top one per cent researchers in the field of computer science by Clarivate for the second year.

Dr Rehmani is an assistant lecturer at Department of Computer Science, Munster Technological University (MTU).

MTU, in a tweet, said Mubashir Rehmani has been selected for inclusion on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List from Clarivate, a web analytics company based in the US, which provides analytics in the areas of scientific and academic research.

Congratulations to MTU Researcher, Dr. Mubashir Husain Rehmani, who has been selected for inclusion on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List from Clarivate. https://t.co/Ln9gvFOvSY#SucceedingTogether #HighlyCited2021 @ClarivateAG @MRehmani pic.twitter.com/lGRESiF3OV

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— Munster Technological University (@MTU_ie) November 16, 2021

His work has been cited 3,944 times by 132 publications.

According to Clarivate, the assistant lecturer has researched on the topics of blockchain, computer science, cyber security, engineering, internet of things, smart grid, telecommunications, wireless networks and wireless sensor networks among others.

The MTU in a statement said, “He has written over 132 peer-reviewed articles of which 11 feature among highly cited articles by Clarivate. His performance in this context features in the top one per cent in Cross-Field. More precisely, in the domain of Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Engineering. His research work has been recognised internationally and he is the recipient of several best paper awards”.

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This year’s list of Clarivate includes 24 Nobel laureates, including five announced this year. Also included are 77 Citation Laureates: individuals recognised by Clarivate, through citation analysis, as ‘of Nobel class’ and potential Nobel Prize recipients, said the MTU.

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi, Pakistan’s Embassy in Ireland, and US Consulate in Karachi among others congratulated the Pakistani computer scientist.

“Congratulations Mubashir! You have made us all proud, keep up your hard work and IA you’ll have more success come your way,” Afridi tweeted.

Congratulations Mubashir! You have made us all proud, keep up your hardwork and IA you'll have more success come your way. 👏 https://t.co/yCvi0kPpvT

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— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 25, 2021

US Consulate Karachi wrote: “Congratulations to Pakistani scientist and Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad alumnus Mubashir Rehmani, who has been named as one of the most influential researchers worldwide in the field of computer science.

“Way to go, Mubashir!”

Congratulations to Pakistani scientist and Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad alumnus @mrehmani, who has been named as one of the most influential researchers worldwide in the field of computer science.

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Way to go, Mubashir!
📸@MRehmani pic.twitter.com/Xoh6QONzU5

— US Consulate Karachi (@usconsulatekhi) November 24, 2021

A senior journalist Rauf Klasra said, “This is a huge achievement and moment of pride for all of us. Well done Rehmani sb. Proud of you.”

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This is a huge achievement and moment of pride for all of us. Well done Rehmani sb. Proud of you.

— Rauf Klasra (@KlasraRauf) November 24, 2021

Another journalist, Zarrar Khuhro also congratulated him.

Bohat bohat mubarak

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— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) November 24, 2021