Book Chapter

  1. Shameem Ahmed, Sheikh I. Ahamed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Chowdhury S. Hasan. Self-healing for Autonomic Pervasive Computing. Autonomic Communication, Springer US, ISBN 978-0-387-09752-7, 2009, pp. 285-307.
    [Link] [Citations: 32]

Peer-Reviewed Journal and Conference Publications (*co-first author)

  1. Samantha Dobesh, Jamey Albert, Shameem Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. Moving Towards an Accessible Approach to Music Therapy for Autistic People: A Systematic Review. IEEE COMPSAC 2023. Full paper acceptance Rate: 27%

  2. Roberto Palma*, Ho Ching Lam*, Ashima Shrivastava, Ethan Karlinsey, Kohl Nguyen, Prab Deol, Moushumi Sharmin and Shameem Ahmed. “Monday Feels Like Friday!” - Towards Overcoming Anxiety and Stress of Autistic Young Adults during Times of Isolation. iConference 2023. pp. 286-305. Full paper acceptance Rate: 35%
    [Link] [Presentation]

  3. Shameem Ahmed*, Md Monsur Hossain*, Cody Pragner, Mitch J Kimball, Ashima Shrivastava, Joseph Gildner, Sean Mcculloch, and Moushumi Sharmin. Constrained Life in a Multifarious Environment - A Closer Look at the Lives of Autistic College Students. ACM CHI 2022. Full paper acceptance Rate: 24.7%
    [Link] [Video] .

  4. Tanzima Z. Islam*, Philip Wu Liang*, Forest Sweeney, Cody Pragner, Jayaraman J. Thiagarajan,Moushumi Sharmin, and Shameem Ahmed. College Life is Hard! - Shedding Light on StressPrediction for Autistic College Students usingData-Driven Analysis. IEEE COMPSAC 2021. Full paper acceptance Rate: 27%
    [Link] [Presentation]

  5. Sean McCulloch, Joe Gildner, Bradley Hoefel, Gabrielle Cervantes, Shameem Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. Visualization as a Tool to Understand the Experience of College Students with Autism. IEEE COMPSAC 2021 (Short paper).
    [Link]

  6. Anurata Prabha Hridi*, Anik Saha*, Anik Sinha, Ifti Azad Abeer, Nova Ahmed, and Shameem Ahmed. Understanding the Education of Children with Autism in Bangladesh: Parents’ Perspective. ACM CSCW 2021, Vol 5, Artcile 60.
    [Link] [Presentation]

  7. Shameem Ahmed*, Wesley Deneke*, Victor Mai, Alexander Veneruso, Matthew Stepita, Anais Dawson, Bradley Hoefel, Garrett Clayes, Nicholas Lam, and Moushumi Sharmin. InterViewR: A Mixed-Reality based Interview Training Simulation Platform for Individuals with Autism. IEEE COMPSAC, 2020. Full paper acceptance Rate: 24%
    [Link] [Citations: 2]

  8. Theodore Weber, Matthew Ferrin, Forest Sweeney, Shameem Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. Towards Identifying the Optimal Timing for Near Real-Time Smoking Interventions Using Commercial Wearable Devices. IEEE COMPSAC, 2020. Full paper acceptance Rate: 24%
    [Link] [Citations: 1]

  9. Anurata Prabha Hridi*, Shameem Ahmed*, Ifti Azad Abeer, Anik Saha, Anik Sinha, Mohammad Sorowar Hossain, Nova Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. Understanding the Educational Landscape of Children with Autism in Bangladesh. iConference 2020. Full paper acceptance Rate: 30%
    [Link] [PDF] [Presentation] [Citations: 4]

  10. Shameem Ahmed*, Md. Forhad Hossain*, Kurt Price, Cody Pranger, Md. Monsur Hossain, and Moushumi Sharmin. A Tale of the Social-Side of ASD. IEEE COMPSAC 2019. Full paper acceptance Rate: 24%
    [Link] [PDF] [Citations: 4]

  11. Md Monsur Hossain, Moushumi Sharmin, and Shameem Ahmed. Bangladesh Emergency Services: A Mobile Application to Provide 911-Like Service in Bangladesh. ACM COMPASS 2018.
    [Link]. [Citations: 6]

  12. Moushumi Sharmin, Md. Monsur Hossain, Abir Saha, Maitraye Das, Margot Maxwell, and Shameem Ahmed. From Research to Practice: Informing the Design of Autism Support Smart Technology. ACM CHI 2018, Montreal, Canada, 2018. Acceptance Rate: 25.7%
    [Link] [Presentation Video] [PDF] [Citations: 41]

  13. Md Monsur Hossain, Moushumi Sharmin, and Shameem Ahmed. Understanding the Feasibility of a Location-Aware
    Mobile-Based 911-like Emergency Service in Bangladesh. IEEE COMPSAC 2017, pp. 861-868. Acceptance Rate: 20%
    [Link]     [Citations:3]

  14. Moushumi Sharmin, Theodore Weber, Hillol Sarker, Nazir Saleheen, Santosh Kumar, Shameem Ahmed, and Mustafa al’ Absi. Opportunities and Challenges in Designing Participant-Centric Smoking Cessation System. IEEE COMPSAC, Torino, Italy, 2017. Acceptance Rate: 20%
    [Link] [Citations: 6]

  15. Shameem Ahmed and Moushumi Sharmin. Why do mobile phone-based smoking cessation interventions struggle and how can we make them more effective? iConference, Newport Beach, CA, USA 2015.
    [Link] [Citations: 2]

  16. Kate Williams, Noah Lenstra, Shameem Ahmed, Qiyuan Liu. Research note: Measuring the globalization of knowledge: The case of community informatics. First Monday, Vol 18(8), 2013.
    [Link]

  17. Shameem Ahmed, Klara Nahrstedt, and Guijun Wang. Topology-Aware Optimal Task Allocation for Mission Critical Environment - A Decentralized Approach. IEEE MILCOM 2011, USA, pp. 884-889.
    [Link] [PDF]

  18. Thadpong Pongthawornkamol, Shameem Ahmed, Akira Uchiyama, Klara Nahrstedt. Zero-knowledge Real-time Indoor Tracking via Outdoor Wireless Directional Antennas. IEEE PerCom 2010, Mannheim, Germany, March 2010, pp. 253-261.
    Acceptance Rate: 12%
    [PDF] [Citation: 13]

  19. Shameem Ahmed, Thadpong Pongthawornkamol, Klara Nahrstedt, Matthew Caesar, and Guijun Wang. Topology-Aware Optimal Task Allocation for Publish/Subscribe Based Mission Critical Environment. IEEE MILCOM 2009, USA, pp. 1-7.
    [Link] [PDF]

  20. Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. Ubi-App: A Ubiquitous Application using Ubicomp Assistant (UA) Service of MARKS for Universal Access from Handheld Devices. Special Issue of Springer International Journal Universal Access in the Information Society (UAIS). Vol 7(4), March 2008, pp. 273-283.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 3]

  21. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. Design and Implementation of MARKS (Middleware Adaptability for Resource Discovery, Knowledge Usability and Self-healing) Middleware for Pervasive Computing Environments. Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal. Vol 2(3), 2007.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 53]

  22. Shameem Ahmed, Sheikh I. Ahamed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Munirul Haque. Self-healing for Autonomic Pervasive Computing. ACM SAC 2007, Korea.
    [Link] [PDF]

  23. Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. ETS (Efficient, Transparent, and Secured) Self-healing Service for Pervasive Computing Applications. International Journal of Network Security, Vol 4(3), May 2007, pp. 271-281.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citations: 24]

  24. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. Ubicomp Assistant: an Omnipresent Customizable Service using MARKS. ACM SAC 2006, France, pp. 1013-1017.
    [PDF] [Citation: 4]

  25. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, Sheikh I. Ahamed, and Haifeng Li. SSRD+: A Privacy-aware Trust and Security Model for Resource Discovery in Pervasive Computing Environment. IEEE COMPSAC 2006, USA, pp. 67-70.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 15]

  26. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. MARKS (Middleware Adaptability for Resource Discovery, Knowledge Usability and Self-healing) for Mobile Devices of Pervasive Computing Environments. ITNG 2006, USA, Apr 2006, pp. 306-313.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 53]

  27. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. An Adaptive Lightweight Trust Reliant Secure Resource Discovery for Pervasive Computing Environments. IEEE PerCom 2006, Italy, pp. 258-263.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 48]

  28. Sheikh I. Ahamed, Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, Munirul Haque, and Ahmed J Khan. Design and Implementation of A Virtual Assistant for Healthcare Professionals Using Pervasive Computing Technologies. Journal Springer e&i, vol 123(4), Apr 2006, pp. 112-120.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 3]

  29. Sheikh I. Ahamed, Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, Michael J. Havice, and Suresh Anamanamuri. An Assessment Tool for out of Class Learning using Pervasive Computing Technologies. Journal of Information, Vol 8(5), Sep 2005, pp. 751-768.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation:8]

  30. Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. A Smart Meeting Room with Pervasive Computing Technologies. SNDP 2005, USA, May 2005, pp. 366-371.
    [PDF] [Citation: 10]

  31. Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. Knowledge Usability and Its Characteristics for Pervasive Computing. PSC 2005, USA, pp. 206-209.
    [PDF] [Citation: 18]

  32. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. SAFE-RD (Secure, Adaptive, Fault Tolerant, and Efficient Resource Discovery) in Pervasive Computing Environments. ITCC 2005, USA, p. 271-276.
    [PDF] [Citation: 42]

  33. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, and Muhammad Masroor Ali. Dynamic Programming Based Optimal Algorithm for DNA Strand Alignment. Journal of Computer Society of India (2004).
    [PDF]

  34. Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Chowdhury M. Rahman. A Generic Thinning Algorithm with Better Performance, ICCIT 2002, Bangladesh, pp. 241-246.
    [Link] [PDF] [Citation: 6]

Peer-Reviewed Workshop and Poster Publications

  1. Jamey Albert, Daniel Koronthaly, Samantha Dobesh, Zafir Nasim, Ilaana Khan, Shameem Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. To Aid Emotion Expression for Non-Verbal Autistic Individuals, In an App, Less (Features) is More (Better). Poster at the ACM international joint conference on pervasive and ubiquitous computing (UbiComp 2022) .
  2. Anais Dawson, Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Wesley Deneke. Lessons Learned from the Design and Evaluation of InterViewR: A Mixed-Reality Based Interview Training Simulation Platform for Individuals with Autism. 17th IEEE International Workshop on E-Health Systems & Web Technologies (ESAS 2022).
  3. Anais Dawson, Wesley Deneke, Moushumi Sharmin, and Shameem Ahmed. InterViewR: A Mixed-Reality Interview Training Simulation Platform for Individuals with Autism. Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), 2020.
  4. Jessica Navedo, Amelia Espiritu-Santo, and Shameem Ahmed. Strength-Based ICT Design Supporting Individuals with Autism. ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS 2019). [Link] [PDF]
  5. Phil Fox, Artem Dukhnitskiy, Michail Tsikerdekis, and Shameem Ahmed. Private Connections: Unique Privacy Provisions for a Neurodiverse Community. Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), 2019. [Writeup] [Poster]
  6. Sean McCulloch, Bradley Hoefel, Joe Gildner, Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin. Towards Understanding the Life of Neurodiverse College Students Through Visualization. IEEE VIS 2019. [PDF]
  7. Ted Weber, Shameem Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. Opportunities and Challenges in Designing Participant-Centric Smoking Cessation Systems. Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), 2017.
  8. Md Monsur Hossain, Serena Bowen, Jonathan Mooneyham, Moushumi Sharmin, and Shameem Ahmed. NAAP: A Prevention Strategy Using Mobile App and Wearable Devices. Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), 2017.
  9. Nova Ahmed, Shameem Ahmed, and Moushumi Sharmin. Appropriation and Influence of Facebook in Young Adults in Bangladesh. Grace Hopper Conference (GHC), 2017.
  10. Shameem Ahmed. Internet and Parents with Children with Special Needs: A Meta-Analysis of PubMed Articles. ACM CSCW Workshop on Collaboration and Coordination in the Context of Informal Care (CCCIC CSCW 2014).
  11. Shameem Ahmed, Catherine Blake, Kate Williams, Noah Lenstra, and Qiyuan Liu. Identifying Claims in Social Science Literature. iConference 2013 .
    Honorable Mention: Best Poster Award [UIUC iSchool News].
  12. Shameem Ahmed and Jana Diesner. Information Network Analysis to Understand the Evolution of Online Social Networking Sites in the Context of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Words and Networks Workshop (WON) at ACM Web Science Conference 2012.
  13. Kate Williams, Shameem Ahmed, Noah Lenstra, and Qiyuan Liu. What is Community Informatics? A Global and Empirical Answer. iConference 2012 .
  14. Ryo Kawaguchi, Shameem Ahmed, Aukrit Unahalekhaka, Ang Pan and Roy Campbell. A Market Anywhere: Establishing an SMS-based Virtual Market in Developing Regions. Globicomp 2009, A workshop in conjunction with Ubicomp 2009.
  15. Moushumi Sharmin, Sheikh I. Ahamed, and Shameem Ahmed. A Risk-aware Trust Based Secure Resource Discovery (RTSRD) Model for Pervasive Computing. WPS 2008 : The 2nd International Workshop on Web and Pervasive Security.
  16. Moushumi Sharmin, Shameem Ahmed, Sheikh I. Ahamed, Munirul Haque, and Ahmed J Khan. Healthcare Aide: Towards a Virtual Assistant for Doctors, Patients, Nurses and Resident Doctors Using Pervasive Middleware. Fourth Annual IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops (PERCOMW 2006).
    [Link]
  17. Shameem Ahmed, Moushumi Sharmin, and Sheikh I. Ahamed. PerAd-Service: A Middleware Service for Pervasive Advertisement in M-Business. 29th Annual International Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC'05).
    [PDF] [Citation: 7]