Research Interests 

• Geohazards assessment using remote sensing and GIS
• Natural resource exploration using remote sensing
• Seismic site characterization
• Geostatistics and digital terrain modeling

Peer Reviewed ISI Papers

1. Farooq, M., M. Shafique and M. S. Khattak (2019). "Flood hazard assessment and mapping of River Swat using HEC-RAS 2D model and high-resolution 12-m TanDEM-X DEM (WorldDEM)." Natural Hazards.
2. Khan, H., M. Shafique, M. A. Khan, M. A. Bacha, S. U. Shah and C. Calligaris (2019). "Landslide susceptibility assessment using Frequency Ratio, a case study of northern Pakistan." The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science 22(1): 11-24. 
3. Basharat M, Qasim M, Shafique M, et al. (2018) Regolith thickness modeling using a GIS approach for landslide distribution analysis, NW Himalayas. Journal of Mountain Science 15(11), 2466-2476. (Impact Factor 1.135).
4. Shafique, M., M. L. Hussain, M. Asif Khan, M. van der Meijde and S. Khan (2018). "Geology as a proxy for Vs30-based seismic site characterization, a case study of northern Pakistan." Arabian Journal of Geosciences 11(12): 298. (Impact Factor 1.06)
5. Yu, L., C. Peng, A. D. Regmi, V. Murray, A. Pasuto, G. Titti, M. Shafique and T. Priyadarshana D. G (2018). "An international program on Silk Road Disaster Risk Reduction–a Belt and Road initiative (2016–2020)." Journal of Mountain Science 15(7): 1383-1396. (Impact Factor 1.135).
6. Bacha, A. S., M. Shafique and H. van der Werff (2018). "Landslide inventory and susceptibility modelling using geospatial tools, in Hunza-Nagar valley, northern Pakistan." Journal of Mountain Science 15(6): 1354-1370. (Impact Factor 1.135).
7. Riaz, M. T., M. Basharat, N. Hameed, M. Shafique and J. Luo (2018). "A Data-Driven Approach to Landslide-Susceptibility Mapping in Mountainous Terrain: Case Study from the Northwest Himalayas, Pakistan." Natural Hazards Review 19(4): 05018007. (Impact Factor 1.9)
8. Farooq, M., M. Shafique and M. S. Khattak (2018). "Flood frequency analysis of river swat using Log Pearson type 3, Generalized Extreme Value, Normal, and Gumbel Max distribution methods." Arabian Journal of Geosciences 11(9): 216. (Impact Factor 1.06)
9. Shafique, M., F. Babar, B. Alam Sher and U. Saleem (2018). "Evaluating glacier dynamics using temporal remote sensing images; a case study of Hunza valley, northern Pakistan." Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(5): 162. (Impact Factor 1.569)
10. Iqbal, A., S. Ullah, N. Khalid, W. Ahmad, I. Ahmad, M. Shafique, G. C. Hulley, D. A. Roberts and A. K. Skidmore (2018) "Selection of HyspIRI optimal band positions for the earth compositional mapping using HyTES data." Remote Sensing of Environment. 206, 350-362. (Impact Factor 6.265)
11. Yousafzai, S. K., M. v. d. Meijde, H. v. d. wreff and M. Shafique., (2017)"Impact of Mesh and DEM resolutions in simulating 3D Seismic Response." The Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. 107 (5): 2151-2159. (Impact Factor 2.147)
12. Farid A., Khalid P., Jadoon K. Z., Iqbal M. A., and Shafique M (2017)., “Applications of variogram modeling to electrical resistivity data for the occurrence and distribution of saline groundwater in Domail Plain, northwestern Himalayan Fold and thrust Belt, Pakistan”, Journal of Mountain Science 14 (1) 158-174. (Impact Factor 1.135)
13. Ullah, S., M. Shafique, M. Farooq, M. Dees and M. Z. Ali (2017). "Evaluating the impact of classification algorithms and spatial resolution on the accuracy of land-cover mapping in a mountain environment in Pakistan." Arabian Journal of Geosciences 10(3): 67. (Impact Factor 1.06)
14. Shafique, M., M. van der Meijde and M. A. Khan (2016). "A review of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake-induced landslides; from a remote sensing, prospective." Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 118: 68-80. (Impact Factor 2.33)
15. Ullah, S., M. Farooq, M. Shafique, M. A. Siyab, F. Kareem and M. Dees (2016). "Spatial assessment of forest cover and land-use changes in the Hindu-Kush mountain ranges of northern Pakistan." Journal of Mountain Science, 13(7): 1229-1237. (Impact Factor 1.135)
16. Shafique, M. and M. van der Meijde, (2014). Impact of uncertainty in remote sensing DEMs on topographic amplification of seismic response and Vs 30. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Volume 8, Issue 4, 2237–2245 (Impact Factor 1.06)
17. Jamali, I., U. Mörtberg, B. Olofsson and M. Shafique (2014). "A Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis Approach for Locating Suitable Sites for Construction of Subsurface Dams in Northern Pakistan." Water Resources Management: 1-18. (Impact Factor 2.848)
18. Ullah.S., Yali.S., Martin.S., Andrem.K.S., M. Shafique., Iqbal I.A., (2012) “Estimation of grassland biomass and nitrogen using MERIS data” International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 19 (2012) 196–204 (Impact Factor 3.93)
19. Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., van der Werff, H.M.A. (2011). Evaluation of remote sensing based seismic site characterization using earthquake damage data. Terra Nova. 24(2), 123-129 (Impact Factor 2.214)
20. Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., Kerle, N., van der Meer, F., (2011). Impact of DEM source and resolution on topographic seismic amplification. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 13 (3), 420-427. (Impact Factor 3.93)
21. Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., Rossiter, D.G., (2011). Geophysical and remote sensing-based approach to model regolith thickness in a data sparse environment. CATENA, 87 (1), 11-19. (Impact Factor 3.191)
22. Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., Ullah, S., 2011. Regolith modeling and its relation to earthquake induced building damage; a remote sensing approach. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 42 (12), 65- 75.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEWED NATIONAL/REGIONAL JOURNALS

• Basa, N., M. Shafique, A. S. Bacha, S. A. Shah, M. Basharat, M. Z. Ali, S. Khan and S. Khan (2016). "Landslides induced vulnerability and risk assessment in Muzaffarabad and Balakot, Pakistan." Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 48(2): 94-108.
• Amjad, M., M. Z. Ali and M. Shafique (2016). "Impact of DEM resolution and accuracy on remote sensing and topo graphic DEM derived topographic attributes and drainage pattern." Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 49(2): 109-117
• Bahader, I., M. Shafique, T. Khan and M. Z. Ali (2015). "Flood hazard assessment using hydro-dynamic model and GIS/RS tools: A case study of Babuzai-Kabal tehsil Swat Basin, Pakistan." Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 48(2): 129-138.
• Shafique, M., S. Israr, M. A. Khan and M. T. Shah (2014). "Remote sensing-based strategy of stream sediment sampling for mineral exploration:" Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 47(2), 141-148.
• Ullah, S., W. Javed, M. Shafique and S. F. Khan (2014). "An Integrated Approach for Quality Assessment of Drinking Water using GIS, a case study of Lower Dir." Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 47(2), 163-174.
• Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., et al. (2008). "Predicting topographic aggravation of seismic ground shaking by applying Geospatial tools ". Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, Vol 41, 33-43.
• Nawaz,F., Muhammad.S (2003). Data integration for flood risk analysis by using GIS/RS as tools, Open source

Conference Presentations

• Shafique, M., B. Faiz and A. S. Bacha (2019). Evaluating Glacier Dynamics Using Temporal Remote Sensing Images: A Case Study of Hunza Valley, Northern Pakistan. ISPRS Geospatial Week 2019, Enschede- The Netherlands
• Shafique, M. Bacha, A.S. Ullah, S.U and Khan, H. (2019). “Landslide monitoring, susceptibility and characterization, northern Pakistan” International Conference on Silk-road Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development, 11-12 May 2019, Beijing, China
• Shehzad, K., Qazi, W., & Shafique, M. (2018). Assessment of Post-2005 Kashmir earthquake landslide slope instability in Kashmir, Pakistan from 2007-2010 using repeat-pass Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Interferometry. 15thAll Pakistan Geographical Conference (APGC), 21-23rd April, 2018, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Shafique, M. and Bacha, A.S. (2018). Landslide inventory, susceptibility modeling and monitoring along the CPEC, northern Pakistan, Earth Science Pakistan 2018, Baragali, Pakistan
• Shafique, M. Bacha, A.S. Ullah, S.U and Khan, H (2017). Landslide Susceptibility Modelling along the CPEC, using Geospatial Tools, northern Pakistan. International Conference on Climate Change and Role of Geographers, 26-28 July 2017, Baragali, Pakistan
• Shafique, M. Bacha, A.S. Ullah, S.U and Khan, H (2017). Landslide inventory and susceptibility modeling along the CPEC using geospatial tools, northern Pakistan. International Conference on CPEC Natural Hazards Risk Assessment and Mitigation, 17-18 July 2017, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
• Ullah, S., M. Shafique, M. Farooq, M. Dees (2016). “Mapping landcover from spaceborne imagery in mountain environment the impact of image spatial resolution and classification algorithms” Mountain 2016, 3-7 October 2016, Braganca, Portugal
• Shafique, M. (2016) Landslide Susceptibility Modelling and Monitoring using Geospatial Technology, Northern Pakistan, National Science and Research Organizations, Summit Forum on The Belt and Road Initiative, Hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
• Shafique, M. Bacha, A.S. Ullah, S.U and Khan, H. (2016). Landslide susceptibility assessment and monitoring using geospatial technology in northern Pakistan, Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources (SUN-R), Peshawar, Pakistan
• Shafique, M. and Bacha, A.S. (2016). Landslide susceptibility modeling using geospatial technology: A case study of the Hunza-Nagar Valley, Northern Pakistan, Earth Science Pakistan 2016, Baragali, Pakistan
• Khan. A. and M. Shafique. (2016). Remote Sensing based mapping of limestone in district Kohat, Pakistan” Earth Science Pakistan 2016, Baragali, Pakistan
• Ullah, S., M. Shafique, M.Farooq and M. Dees (2016). Mapping Land Cover from Spaceborne Imagery in Mountain Environment: The Impact of Image Spatial Resolution and Classification algorithms. International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions. Braganca Portugal, 5-7 October 2016.
• Khan, H., M. A. Khan and M. Shafique (2015). Landslide susceptibility mapping in Bagrot valley using remote sensing. Mountains and Climate Change, Gilgit, Pakistan.
• Shafique, M., M. Hanif and I. U. Jan. (2014). Remote sensing based lithological/stratigraphic mapping and mineral exploration in salt range, Pakistan. Earth Science Pakistan 2014, Baragali, Pakistan 2.
• Hussain, M. L. and M. Shafique. (2014). Remote Sensing based Seismic Site Characterization” Earth Science Pakistan 2014, Baragali, Pakistan
• Bahader, I., M. Shafique and T. Khan.  (2014). Flood hazard assessment using GIS/Remote Sensing tools. (A Case Study of Lower River Swat Basin, NW Pakistan). Earth Science Pakistan 2014, Baragali, Pakistan
• Yousafzai, S. K., M. v. d. Meijde, H. v. d. wreff and M. Shafique. (2014). Simulating 3D Seismic Response, The Impact of Topography Resolution. Nederlands Aardwetenschappelijk Congres 12, 8-9 April 2014, Veldhoven, Netherlands.
• Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., (2013). Uncertainty in a remote sensing DEM derived topographic amplification of earthquake induced ground shaking. 35th International Symposium for Remote Sensing of the Environment (ISRSE35), Beijing, China
• Shafique,M.,Sayab,M., Khan, M.A, Shah.,M.T. (2013). Geo-information as a decision support system for urban planning and exploration of minerals, Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources (Sun-R) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & FATA, Peshawar, Pakistan
• Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., van der Werff, H.M.A. (2012). Remote sensing based seismic site characterization using earthquake damage data. Earth Science Pakistan 2012, Baragali, Pakistan
• Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., (2011). Soil depth prediction and its influence on earthquake induced building damages. The Sixth National GIS Symposium, Dammam, Saudia Arabia
• Shafique, M., Anggraeni , D., Bakker, W.,  M. v. d. Meijde., (2010) Modeling the impact of topography on seismic amplification at regional scale, Geophysical Research Abstracts, 12(2010) EGU2010- 8452, European Geosciences Union (EGU) general assembly. Austria.
• Shafique, M., van der Meijde, M., (2010). Impact of DEM source and resolution on evaluation of topographic seismic response. 10 Nederlands Aardwetenschappelijk Congres (NAC), Veldhoven, The Netherlands
• Van der Meijde, M., Shafique. M., (2009) Influence of topography on surface ground motion, IASPEI General Assembly, Cape Town, South Africa
• Shafique, M.,M. v. d. Meijde., (2009) Role of DEM resolution and source on topographic seismic response, Eos Trans. AGU, 90(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract. IN21A-1042, San Francisco, USA
• Shafique, M., M. v. d. Meijde, et al. (2008). “Impact of topographic parameters on seismic amplification applying Geospatial tools” 28th EARSeL Symposium and Workshops "Remote Sensing for a Changing Europe", Istanbul-Turkey
• Shafique, M.,M. v. d. Meijde, et al. (2008). “Predicting topographic aggravation 3of seismic ground shaking by applying Geospatial tools” International Conference on Earthquake Hazards Pakistan: Post-October 08, 2005 Muzaffarabad Earthquake Scenario, Baragali-Pakistan.
• Shafique, M. and M. A. Khan (2006) “Kashmir Earthquake Damage Assessment of Balakot City Using Geospatial Technologies” (2005) Electronic Journal of GIS Development, India
• Nawaz, F., M. Shafique (2003) Flood Hazard Management Using GIS/ Remote Sensing” MapAsia 2003, Kaulampur, Malaysia

PhD Students graduated

• Mr. Alam Sher Bacha (2019) “Semi-Automated Landslide Detection and Susceptibility Modeling Using Geospatial Tools” National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
• Mr. Muhammad Farooq (2019) “Flood modeling and hazard mapping using HEC-RAS 2D hydrodynamic model and geospatial technologies - a case study of river Swat” University of Peshawar, Pakistan
• Mr. Hawas Khan (2019) “Landslide hazard assessment using GIS/Remote sensing” Karakorum International University, Gilgit, Pakistan
• Mr. Saad Khan (2018) “Is There a Safe Spot? Modelling Seismic Amplification with Spectral Element Method and DEM based Topography” University of Twente, The Netherlands

M.PHIL./M.Sc Students graduated

• Mr. Masood Qasim (2017) “Regolith modeling and its relation to landslides using remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS): a case study from the NW Himalayas, Pakistan” Institute of Geology, University of AJK, Muzaffarabad
• Mr. Babar Faiz (2017) “Evaluating the glacier dynamics using temporal remote sensing images; a case study of Hunza valley, northern Pakistan” National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Mr. Islam Bahader (2016) “Flood hazard assessment using GIS/RS tools. (a case study of Lower river Swat basin, Pakistan” National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Mr. Safeer Ullah Shah (2016) “Spatio-temporal changes and hazard assessment of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake induced landslides” National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Ms. Misbah Amjad (2016)” Accuracy assessment of remote sensing and topographic maps derived digital elevation models (DEMs)” National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Ms. Noor Basa, (2016) "Landslides induced vulnerability and risk assessment in Muzaffarabad and Balakot, Pakistan. National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Mr. Sami Ullah (2014) “Temporal landuse landcover (LULC) change assessment and evaluating its impacts on natural hazards using Remote Sensing”. National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Mr. Mian Luqman Hussain (2014) “Remote Sensing based seismic site characterization National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. Peshawar, Pakistan
• Anggraeni, D. (2010) Modelling the impact of topography on seismic amplification at regional scale.Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, The Netherlands.
• Elahi, H.I (2009) “Impact of regolith thickness on regional seismic amplification” Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, The Netherlands. 

Completed and ongoing research projects