Biography

I am currently a Research Scientist at the Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi (2022–present). My research focuses on intelligent and secure wireless communication systems, with particular emphasis on real-time monitoring of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through the integration of computer vision and remote identification data. I also work on SPDM-based zero-trust protocols for secure chip-to-chip authentication and asynchronous non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) schemes for reliable, high-throughput communications. Since joining Khalifa University in 2020, I have progressed from Postdoctoral Fellow to Research Scientist, contributing as a Co-Lead and Lead Researcher on multiple funded projects.

Prior to joining Khalifa University, I served as an Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus (2014–2021). During this time, I taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised BS, MS, and PhD students, secured research funding for laboratory development, and led program accreditation activities under the Washington Accord. Earlier in my career, I worked as a Junior Lecturer at Bahria University, Islamabad (2007–2008), where I supported laboratory instruction and development.

Alongside my research, I actively publish in leading IEEE journals and conferences, contribute to competitive research proposals, co-supervise graduate students, and engage in teaching and academic service at Khalifa University.

Education

PhD in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy (Jan 2011 – Feb 2014)

Graduation grade: Good.

MS in Electronics Engineering

Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy (Sep 2008 – Nov 2010)

Graduation grade: 97/100.

BS in Computer Engineering

Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan (Aug 2003 – May 2007)

Graduation grade: 3.43/4.00.

Key Achievements