Prof. Dr. Hamid Alasadi, University of Basrah, Iraq

Prof. Dr. Hamid Ali Abed Alasadi is a distinguished academic and researcher, currently serving as the Head of the Computer Science Department at CSPS, University of Basrah, Iraq. Born in Iraq, he earned his B.Sc. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Communication Engineering from Basrah University in 1987 and 1994, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer and Communication Network Engineering at University Putra Malaysia in 2011. Prof. Alasadi has been a faculty member at Basrah University since 1995, achieving the rank of Full Professor in 2014. His leadership roles include serving as the Head of the Computer Science Department at Basrah University (2012–2016) and the Head of the Communication Engineering Department at Iraq University College (2018). His research spans optical communications, optical fiber, information theory, wireless networks, sensor networks, fuzzy logic, neural networks, swarm intelligence, computer engineering, and artificial intelligence. Prof. Alasadi is an active member of scientific and review committees for numerous journals and international conferences in computer and communications engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Paper Award

Prof. Dr. Hamid Ali Abed Alasadi is highly suitable for the Research for Best Paper Award based on his extensive academic and research credentials. He has a robust background in electrical engineering, communication engineering, and computer and communication network engineering, with a Ph.D. from the University Putra Malaysia. His long-standing career as a faculty member, including leadership roles as Head of the Department of Computer Science and Communication Engineering, demonstrates his significant contributions to academia.

📘 Education:

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Basrah University, Basrah, Iraq (1987)
M.S. in Communication Engineering – Basrah University, Basrah, Iraq (1994)
Ph.D. in Computer and Communication Network Engineering – University Putra Malaysia (2011)

💼 Work Experience:

Faculty Member – Department of Computer Science, Basrah University (1995–2018)
Head of the Department of Computer Science – University of Basrah (October 2012–2016)
Full Professor – Basrah University (2014–Present)
Head of the Department of Communication Engineering – Iraq University College, Iraq (November 2018)
Head of the Department of Computer Science – CSPS, University of Basrah (Current Position)

🏆 Achievements, Awards, and Honors:

Research Contributions: Published extensively in fields such as optical communications, wireless networks, fuzzy logic, neural networks, swarm intelligence, and artificial intelligence.
Memberships: Active member of scientific and reviewing committees for numerous international journals and conferences in computer and communication engineering.
Global Recognition: Listed on platforms like ResearchGate, ORCID, Publons, Scopus, and Web of Science for research excellence.
Leadership: Successfully led academic departments and contributed to the advancement of computer science and engineering education in Iraq.
Editorial and Peer-Review Roles: Contributor to peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the quality of publications in his domain.

Publication Top Notes:

A secure and efficient blockchain enabled federated Q-learning model for vehicular Ad-hoc networks

Reliable Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks for Intelligent Transportation Systems based on the Snake Optimization Algorithm

A Provably Secure Anonymous Authentication Protocol for Consumer and Service Provider Information Transmissions in Smart Grids

A Blockchain-Enabled Trust Management Framework for Energy-Efficient and Secure Routing in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

An Optimized Link State Routing Protocol with a Blockchain Framework for Efficient Video-Packet Transmission and Security over Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

Mr. Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain | Wireless Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain, Bahria University Lahore Campus, Pakistan

Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain, based in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan, is a distinguished Network & Security specialist with extensive experience spanning advisory, client development, management, and technology consulting. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in IoT Security from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where his research focused on Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Encryption and Security, Wireless Networks, Data Communication & Networks, Digital Logic Design, and Machine Learning, achieving a commendable CGPA of 3.667. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Sciences in Computer Networking from the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Bahria University Lahore Campus, Muhammad oversees various computer science courses and actively contributes to curriculum development and project supervision. He also holds leadership roles as Cluster Head for ADP CS and FYP Coordinator at Bahria University, Lahore, and serves as Director at RGP Global IT, Chief Technology Officer at RedEX Gaming Studio, and as Visiting Faculty at Information Technology University and Ripah International University Lahore.

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📚 Education:

Ph.D. in IoT Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2020-2024)
M.Sc. in Computer Networking, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (2012-2014)
B.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (2006-2011)

🔬 Research Experience:

Extensive background in Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Encryption and Security, Wireless Networks, Data Communication & Networks, Digital Logic Design, and Machine Learning.

🎓 Teaching Experience:

Assistant Professor at Bahria University Lahore Campus (Jul 2019 – Present), delivering lectures on various computer science courses, supervising final year projects, and leading curriculum revision committees.

💼 Professional Experience:

Cluster Head – ADP CS & FYP Coordinator, Bahria University Lahore Campus (May 2023 – Present)
Director, RGP Global IT (Jul 2023 – Present)
Chief Technology Officer, RedEX Gaming Studio (Sep 2023 – Present)
Visiting Faculty, Information Technology University (Aug 2022 – Present)
Visiting Faculty Member, Ripah International University Lahore (Jan 2019 – Present)

🏆 Awards, Honors, and Grants:

Best Paper Award, ACM Singapore (Jul 2021)
Second Position, HSSC Final Exam, Garrison Science Degree College for Boys (Jul 2005)

👨‍🏫 Leadership Positions:

Cluster Head – ADP CS, Bahria University Lahore Campus
Coordinator for FYP-BSIT Programme, Bahria University Lahore Campus
Branch Counsellor for Google Developer Student Club

👥 Professional Memberships:

Senior Member, IEEE (since 2010)
Professional ACM membership (since 2010)
Student Member, ICST, British Computer Society, IAENG, IET (since 2010)

Publication top Notes:

Ultrasonically derived WSe2 nanostructure embedded MXene hybrid composites for supercapacitors and hydrogen evolution reactions

CITED: 47

NIR self-powered photodetection and gate tunable rectification behavior in 2D GeSe/MoSe₂ heterojunction diode

CITED: 46

Asymmetric electrode incorporated 2D GeSe for self-biased and efficient photodetection

CITED: 42

Efficient cloud data confidentiality for DaaS

CITED: 37

Thickness-dependent monochalcogenide GeSe-based CBRAM for memory and artificial electronic synapses

CITED: 30

Prof. Dr. Hamid Alasadi | Network Protection Awards | Best Paper Award