His research has influenced international wireless standard bodies (i.e., IEEE and 3GPP), and major manufacturers have also represented his work in LTE release 12 onwards, including 5G NR. In addition, he has organized 20 workshops as Chair in IEEE prestigious conference, 22 special Issues as Lead Guest Editor of IEEE Communication, Wireless Magazine, and JSAC and Transaction on Vehicular Technology. Dr. Mumtaz is also the Associate Editor of several IEEE Journals, including Communication Magazine, Wireless Magazine, Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Transactions on Communication, and IoT Journals.