Biography

Adnan Akhunzada, SM'20

Adnan Akhunzada is a dedicated professional with extensive expertise in both industry and academia. He boasts a proven track record of impactful research, including US Patents, publications in Q1 Journals, IEEE Transactions, and reputable magazines, as well as contributions to book chapters, conferences, and proceedings. His research work has translated into commercial products and patents, highlighting his ability to bridge academic research and industry applications.

Adnan holds esteemed memberships, including Senior Member of IEEE and Professional Member of ACM. He actively contributes to the technical community, serving on program committees and editorial boards for prestigious IEEE transactions, journals, and conferences.

With 15 years of professional teaching experience, Adnan has engaged with diverse learners at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His roles have spanned from year tutor and lecturer to senior lecturer, assistant professor, external expert, fellow researcher, senior researcher, associate professor, and visiting professor. He excels in mentoring graduate students and supervising postgraduate candidates. Adnan also possesses professional teaching certifications and constantly explores opportunities to introduce specialized courses.

In the realm of curriculum development, Adnan has designed outcome-based educational programs, including Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security, and Master of Information Security. These programs align with ACM/IEEE guidelines and accreditation standards, such as ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

Adnan's diverse R&D experience primarily focuses on Cybersecurity and Large-Scale Distributed Computing. He has played a pivotal role in securing national and international funding through H2020-ICT-2018-2020, Vinnova, ITEA3, and ICT initiatives. His collaborative efforts with industry leaders like Volvo, ABB, Ericsson, Cisco, and IBM underscore his ability to turn research ideas into funded proposals and impactful commercial products.

Adnan Akhunzada is a dynamic professional at the intersection of academia, research, and industry, with a commitment to driving innovation and excellence.