About

Dr. Salman Atif is working as Associate Professor in the Institute of Geographical Information Systems. Dr. Salman Atif has a PhD in Geography And Environment . Dr. Salman Atif has published 37 research articles & conference papers having a citation count of 276 , carried out 6 projects and filed 13 intellectual property.

Research Tags

Geography GeoHazards GIS Image Processing Natural Hazards Remote Sensing Spatial Epidemiology Urban Development Wetlands Disaster Management

Research Projects

4

Industry Projects

2

Amount Granted

66.8 M

Publications

37

Citations

276

Intellectual Property

13
Publication Types
Project Types
Publications by Year
Projects by Year

Education

PhD Geography And Environment 2008- 2012
Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) , France
MS Geo Environment 2007- 2008
Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont-Ferrand II) , France
MSc Geography 2002- 2002
University of Karachi , Pakistan
BSc Geography 1999- 2001
University of Karachi , Pakistan

Experience

Associate Professor 2022- 2022
Institute of Geographical Information Systems , NUST
Associate Professor 2021- 2022
Institute of Geographical Information Systems , NUST
Assistant Professor 2014- 2021
Institute of Geographical Information Systems , NUST
Assistant Professor 2013- 2014
Institute of Geographical Information Systems , NUST
Senior Lecturer 2005- 2007
Beaconhouse School System, Jubilee Campus , BSS, Jubilees Campus Korangi Karachi ,
Junior Lecturer 2003- 2005
Aga Khan Education Services, Pakistan , Karimabad, Karachi ,

Awards

Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal for MSc in Geography from Karachi University

Memberships

4
Research Projects
2
Industrial Projects
6
National Projects
0
International Projects
66.8M
Total Funding (PKR)
Equitable Urban Heat Island Mapping: A Citizen Science Approach for Climate Justice (IRP-24-10/PH-1) 2024
Project Status: Approved_inprocess Rs: 1.0 M Approval Date: 2024-08-19 Completion Date: N/A
Funding Agency: NUST
NUST Digital Twin through Advanced Modeling & Simulation (FSP-24-30/PH-1) 2024
Research-based Habitat Planning for a Resilient Ishkoman Valley through Modelling and Assessment of Remote Sensing and In-valley Hazards and Glacial Water Variability under Climate Change 2022
Project Status: Approved_inprocess Rs: 7.1 M Approval Date: 2022-05-13 Completion Date: 2023-02-28
Funding Agency: Agha Khan Planning and Building Service Pakistan ( AKPBS,P)
An autonomous IoT based approach toward monitoring and subsequently identifying invasive Dengue/Zika vectors prevalence and possible dengue outbreak areas 2022
DR
Dr. Basit Rasheed (Department of Zoology, UoP)
Project Status: Completed Rs: 7.2 M Approval Date: 2022-01-28 Completion Date: 2025-02-21
Funding Agency: IST
A study of the IWT and implications of its violations 2020
Project Status: Approved_inprocess Rs: 1.0 M Approval Date: 2020-12-06 Completion Date: 2021-02-28
Funding Agency: NIL
Detailed study of Badswat / Zhiture village with respect to natural hazards GLOF and feasibility of relocation sites 2019
Project Status: Approved_inprocess Rs: 0.5 M Approval Date: 2019-12-24 Completion Date: N/A
Funding Agency: Aga Khan Building and Planning Services
25
Research Articles
10
Conference Proceedings
0
Books
1
Book Chapters
42
Editorial Activities
Evaluating the Potential of Digital Aerial Photogrammetry (DAP) versus Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) for Individual Tree Detection and Segmentation in Subtropical Chir Pine (Pinus Roxburghii) Forests 2025
TA
Tahir Saeed
SA
Sami Ullah (University of Haripur)
MO
Mohsin Yousaf (Independent Researcher Islamabad)
Journal: Journal of Sustainable Forestry, Pages 1-33
Impact Factor: 1.800 Citations: 0 Quartile: 2
SDG 11 SDG 15
Multi-sensor temporal assessment of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide column densities over Pakistan 2018
RA
Rabbia Murtaza
AS
Asma Noreen
KH
Khalid Rehman Hakeem (King Abdulaziz University)
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 25, Issue 10,
Impact Factor: 2.914 Citations: 5 Quartile: 2
Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation implementation in northern Pakistan 2015
Journal: International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Volume 102, Pages 316-323
Impact Factor: 2.429 Citations: 22 Quartile: 2
Assessing the Status and Challenges of Urban Land Administration Systems Using Framework for Effective Land Administration (FELA): A Case Study in Pakistan 2023
MU
Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan
ZA
Zahir Ali (Institute of Space Technology)
JA
Jaap Zevenbergen (University of Twente)
MI
Mila Koeva (University of Twente)
Journal: Land, Volume 12(8), Article Number 1560
Impact Factor: 3.9 Citations: 3 Quartile: 2
SDG 11 SDG 15
Predicting areas suitable for wheat and maize cultivation under future climate change scenarios in Pakistan 2021
NU
Nusaiba Khubab (-)
SA
Saeed A. Asad (COMSATS University Islamabad)
TA
Tayyaba Khalil (-)
AY
Ayesha Baig (COMSATS University Islamabad)
MU
Muhammad Umar (-)
JU
Jurgen P. Kropp (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
P
Prajal Pradhan (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
Journal: Climate Research , Volume 83, Pages 15-25
Impact Factor: 1.459 Citations: 9 Quartile: 4
Trends of Aerosol Optical Thickness Using VIIRS S-NPP During Fog Episodes in Pakistan and India 2021
MU
Muhammad Umar (-)
MA
Mark L. Hildebrandt (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)
Journal: Atmosphere, Volume 12(2), Article Number 242
Impact Factor: 3.110 Citations: 2 Quartile: 3
Investigating the flood damages in Lower Indus Basin since 2000: Spatiotemporal analyses of the major flood events 2021
MU
Muhammad Umar (-)
FA
Fahim Ullah (University of New South Wales)
Journal: Natural Hazards, Pages 1-27
Impact Factor: 3.158 Citations: 23 Quartile: 2
Channel morphology of the Indus, and the growing risk of floods related damages in the Indus River basin 2025
RA
Raveen Fatima
MO
Monique Fort (University of Paris)
Journal: Natural Hazards, Pages 1-33
Impact Factor: 3.700 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 13 SDG 15
Fuel Consumption Monitoring through COPERT Model—A Case Study for Urban Sustainability 2021
MU
Muhammad Ali
MU
Muhammad Daud Kamal
Journal: Sustainability, Volume 13(21), Article Number 11614
Impact Factor: 3.251 Citations: 17 Quartile: 2
An integrated geographic information system (GIS) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP)-based approach for drone-optimized large-scale flood imaging 2025
MU
Muhammad Farhan Nazir
Journal: Drone Systems and Applications, Volume 13, Pages 1-18
Impact Factor: 1.9 Citations: 0 Quartile: 3
SDG 9 SDG 13
GIS based landslide susceptibility mapping of northern areas of Pakistan, a case study of Shigar and Shyok Basins 2017
SH
Shamsa Kanwal (-)
MU
Muhammad Shafiq (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission )
Journal: Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, Volume 8, No. 2, Pages 348-366
Impact Factor: 1.713 Citations: 109 Quartile: 3
Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping of WASA Tube Wells for Irrigation in Quetta Valley Aquifer 2021
MU
Muhammad Saydal Khan
IM
Imtiaz Alam (Bahria University)
SO
Sohail Razzaq (COMSATS University Islamabad)
MU
Muhammad Usman (Mirpur University of Science and Technology)
WA
Wajahat Ullah Khan Tareen (University of Jeddah)
NA
Nauman Anwar Baig (International Islamic University)
ME
Mehwish Riaz (International Islamic University)
Journal: Energies, Volume 14(20), Article Number 6676
Impact Factor: 3.004 Citations: 5 Quartile: 3
Climate Change and Potential distribution of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Crop Cultivation in Pakistan Using Maxent 2021
TA
Tayyaba Khalil (-)
SA
Saeed A Asad (COMSATS University Islamabad)
NU
Nusaiba Khubaib (-)
AY
Ayesha Baig (COMSATS University Islamabad)
MU
Muhammad Umar (-)
JU
Jurgen P Kropp (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
PR
Prajal Pradhan (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
Journal: AIMS Agriculture and Food, Volume 6(2), Issue 2, Pages 663-676
Impact Factor: 0 Citations: 14 Quartile: N/A
Surface urban heat islands in the mega city of Karachi, their spatial distribution and health emergency response infrastructure 2020
Journal: Journal of The Pakistan Medical Association, Volume 70(4), Pages 705-712
Impact Factor: 0.781 Citations: 1 Quartile: 4
Performance evaluation of individual tree detection and segmentation algorithms using ALS data in Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii) forest 2024
TA
Tahir Saeed
SA
Sami Ullah (University of Kohsar)
MO
Mohsin Yousaf (Independent Researcher)
Journal: Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, Volume 34, Article Number 101178
Impact Factor: 4.7 Citations: 4 Quartile: N/A
SDG 11 SDG 13 SDG 15
Applying the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) for Integrated, Standardized, and Sustainable Development of Cadastre Country Profile for Pakistan 2024
MU
Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan
CH
Christiaan Lemmen (University of Twente)
MA
Malumbo Chaka Chipofya (University of Twente)
JA
Jaap Zevenbergen (University of Twente)
JA
Javier Morales (University of Twente)
MI
Mila Koeva (University of Twente)
ZA
Zahir Ali (Institute of Space Technology)
Journal: Land, Volume 13(6), Article Number 883
Impact Factor: 3.200 Citations: 3 Quartile: 2
SDG 9 SDG 11
Application of satellite remote sensing in forest change detection and its environmental impacts in district Abbottabad, Pakistan 2018
ZA
Zaib un Nisa (Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad)
KA
Kamran Mir (Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad)
HI
Hina Fatimah (Hina Fatimah)
SY
Syeda Maleeha Batool (-)
SA
Sanaullah (-)
MU
Muhammad Arshad Awan (Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Agriculture, Volume 3, No. 1, Pages 49-62
Impact Factor: - Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
Species distribution modelling of Aedes aegypti in two dengue-endemic regions of Pakistan 2016
SY
Syeda Hira Fatima ( Institute of Space Technology)
SY
Syed Basit Rasheed (University of Peshawar)
FA
Farrah Zaidi (University of Peshawar)
Journal: Tropical Medicine and International Health, Volume 21, Issue 3, Pages 427-436
Impact Factor: 2.85 Citations: 55 Quartile: 1
3-Dimensional Indoor Positioning System based on WI-FI Received Signal Strength using Greedy Algorithm and Parallel Resilient Propagation 2015
SH
Shuaib Alam (-)
SA
Saddam Hussain (National Development Complex)
Journal: International Journal of Computer Applications, Volume 116, No.18, Pages 32-38
Impact Factor: 0 Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
Identification of dust transport patterns and sources by using MODIS: a technique developed to discriminate dust and clouds 2019
Journal: International Journal of Environment and Pollution, Vol.66(1-3), Pages 80-97
Impact Factor: 0.540 Citations: 3 Quartile: 4
Deriving requirements for integrated and standardised cadastre profile from the legacy Board of Revenue and the contemporary land administration systems 2024
CH
Christiaan Lemmen (University of Twente)
JA
Jaap Zevenbergen (University of Twente)
MA
Malumbo Chipofya (University of Twente)
ZA
Zahir Ali (Institute of Space Technology)
JA
Javier Morales (University of Twente)
MI
Mila Koeva (University of Twente)
MU
Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan
Journal: Survey Review, Pages:21
Impact Factor: 1.2 Citations: 1 Quartile: 3
SDG 11
Public Adoption of Smart Transportation: A Technology Acceptance Model 2025
AQ
Aqsa Mehmood
HA
Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad (University of Management and Technology (UMT))
FA
Farrukh Baig (University of Management and Technology (UMT))
Journal: Journal of Urban Planning and Development, Volume 151, Issue 3, Article Number 04025022
Impact Factor: 1.7000 Citations: 0 Quartile: 2
SDG 11
Deep neural network for crop classification using multitemporal data: A case study of Sialkot, Pakistan 2024
SH
Shoaib Akhtar
MU
Muhammad Shahzad (Technical University of Munich)
QU
Qudsia Gulzar (University of the Punjab)
Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Agriculture, Volume 9(2), Pages 95-108
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
SDG 2 SDG 9
Growing Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in Ghizer District: A Karakoram Anomaly Region 2025
Journal: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, Volume 18, Pages 7811-7828
Impact Factor: 4.700 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 13 SDG 15
Water Management, Impacts and Conflicts: Case of Indus water distribution in Sindh, Pakistan 2012
MA
Magsi Habib (Sindh Agricultural University)
Journal: International Journal of Rural Studies (IJRS), Vol. 19, No. 2, Pages 1-6
Impact Factor: 0 Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
Enhancing Urban Sustainability Through Disruptive Technologies: An Integrated Digital Twin-IoT Approach for Real-Time Temperature and Foliage Monitoring
FA
Fahim Ullah (University of Southern Queensland)
MU
Muhammad saad bin Tariq
SA
Saif ullah khan Jadoon
IM
Iman Noor
TA
Tahira Siddique
Conference: Construction Applications of Virtual Reality
Citations: N/A
SDG 13 SDG 15
Employing Open Geospatial Data and Techniques in Achieving Effective Flood Awareness and Decision Support
Conference: 2024 International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology, FIT 2024
Citations: N/A
SDG 13
An Integrated IOT Based System for Dengue Vector Surveillance and Control
RA
Rao Taha
DA
Danial Tariq
HI
Hira Zafar
Conference: 2024 International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology, FIT 2024
Citations: N/A
SDG 3
Assessing Urban Land Administration Capacity to Achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Pakistan
MU
Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan
CH
Christiaan Lemmen (University of Twente)
MI
Mila Koeva (University of Twente)
JA
Jaap Zevenbergen (University of Twente)
ZA
Zahir Ali (Institute of Space Technology (IST))
Conference: 9th FIG Regional Conference 2024
Citations: N/A
A Framework Towards Digital and Improved Urban Land and Real Estate Management in Pakistan
MU
Muhammad Sheraz Ahsan
JA
Jaap Zevenbergen
CH
Christiaan Lemmen
ZA
Zahir Ali
MI
Mila Koeva
Conference: 4th International Conference on Bussiness, Management and Social Sciences
Citations: N/A
An Evaluation of Existing Models of Smart Cities Development Around the World
AQ
Aqsa Mehmood
HA
Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad (University of Management & Technology)
GA
Gavin Mcardle (University College Dublin)
MI
Michela Bertolotto (University College Dublin)
Conference: Conference Proceedings, Cape Town South Africa November 06-07, 2023
Citations: N/A
Efficient mapping of flood hazards, using drones and aerial imaging techniques: State of the art and shortcomings
Conference: 3rd Flagship International Conference on Water, Energy, and Environment for Sustainability (IC-WEES 2023)
Citations: N/A
Development of Predictive Model for Student Learning Outcomes based on Spatial Learning Analytics of Open and Distance Learning students
Conference: The 36th Asian Association of Open Universities Annual Conference- AAOU 2023 Istanbul, Türkiye
Citations: N/A
Monitoring and mapping of vector borne disease outbreak with the help of integrated geotechnologies
BA
Basit Rasheed Rizvi (University of Peshawar)
SA
Saba Fatima
MU
Muhammad Bilal Sarwar
Conference: 5th International Conference on Innovative Biological and Public Health Research (IBPHR-2023)
Citations: N/A
3D Rooftop Photovoltaic Potential Calculation Using GIS Techniques: A Case Study of F-11 Sector Islamabad
SI
Sidra Hafeez (-)
Conference: 12th International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology
Citations: N/A
A Geosensor Site Suitability Analysis for Flood Early Warning/Management in the Indus River Basin 2020
MA
Mashal Riaz (-)
Book: Book on Water Management in South Asia (Chapter 7, Pages 103-122)
Citations: N/A
PLOS ONE 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.6
Cities 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 6.6
Journal of Environmental Management 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 8.4
Wetlands 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 1.8
Wetlands
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 1.8
EEE transactions on geoscience and remote sensing 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 7.5
Journal of Urban Management 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 3.9
PLOS ONE 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.9
Proceeding of Pakistan Academy of Sciences 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 0
Journal of Environmental Management 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 8.0
IEEE Access 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 3.4
Discover Sustainability 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.4
2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 1.8
Discover Water 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 0
Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 7.5
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 8.2
Journal of Environmental Management 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 8.0
Journal of Urban Management 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 6.1
BMC Public Health 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 4.5
Journal of Environmental Management 2024
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 8.7
Journal of Environmental Management 2023
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 8.7
SN Applied Sciences 2023
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.6
Wetlands 2023
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.07
PLOS ONE 2023
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 4.4
IEEE Access 2023
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 3.9
BMC Public Health 2023
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 4.13
2022
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 3.24
2022
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 3.24
2022
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.63
2020
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.18
2020
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.18
2021
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.18
2021
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.18
2021
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 6.78
2021
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2020
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2020
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2016
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2018
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2018
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2019
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
2019
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 2.204
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Copyrights
0
Patents
13
Industrial Designs
0
Trademarks
DJIP4 Platform Mount for Plant Monitoring Camera 2024
Status: Filed Approval Date: 31-Oct-2024
Chamber, Mosquito Trap 2024
Status: Filed Approval Date: 31-Oct-2024
Sturdy, Mosquito Trap 2024
Status: Filed Approval Date: 31-Oct-2024
Garden, Mosquito Trap 2024
Status: Filed Approval Date: 24-Oct-2024
Wally Mosquito Trap 2024
Status: Filed Approval Date: 24-Oct-2024
Egg cradle, Mosquito Trap 2024
Status: Filed Approval Date: 24-Oct-2024
IoT connected water throw monitor 2020
Status: Granted Filed Approval Date: 11-May-2020
IoT connected water throw monitoring sleeve 2019
Status: Granted Approval Date: 06-Mar-2019
IoT based tap water flow monitors using electrodes
IoT based tap water flow monitors with reed switch based flow detection mechanism
Flexes counter for hand-pumps or water output monitoring
Mountable lamp with onboard power generation mechanism for hand handpumps
Water flow monitoring sleeve for downward bent hand pump pipes
3 day training session in GIS at PSF office 2021
Submission Date: 07-May-2021 Completion Date: 03-Mar-2022
Partner: Pakistan Services Fund
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