Yashar Salami

Biography

My academic journey in technology is a testament to my unique dedication and passion. It began with a spark of interest in computers while at Abrishami High School in Osku. This interest led me to pursue a degree in software engineering at the Technical and Vocational College of Tabriz. I then earned a bachelor's degree from Daneshvaran University and furthered my studies in computer engineering, specializing in networking during my master's program at Azad University of Tabriz. As a trailblazer in the Azad University of Qazvin Ph.D. program, I proudly became the institution's first graduate specializing in networking. For my Ph.D. thesis, I designed a groundbreaking software named E3C, which automatically calculates computational and communication complexity—an innovative approach that marked a global first. I received my dissertation with a perfect score, a testament to my academic achievements.
My academic pursuits have been about learning and significantly impacting the field on a global scale. I have actively shared my knowledge through numerous publications in prestigious journals such as Nature, Springer, IEEE, John Wiley, and Hindawi. My work has profoundly impacted with over 100 citations, a notable h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 7. Notably, I had the opportunity to publish an article in the 5th most cited journal in the world, and my Ph.D. thesis was the first to be published in the esteemed journal Nature, marking a globally recognized achievement. Additionally, two of my published papers have been among the most visited articles in the journals where they were featured, demonstrating my work's widespread interest and influence.
Furthermore, I am deeply engaged with the educational community, serving on editorial boards and as a referee for respected journals, including the I-manager's Journal on Digital Forensics & Cyber Security (JDF) since 2022 and I-manager's International Journal of Web Technology (IJWT) since 2024. I have completed over 80 peer reviews for ISI journals. My educational and research experiences and unwavering dedication to expanding my knowledge and understanding have driven me to seek a role in the academic and research community. I can substantially enhance the social fabric of this vibrant and comprehensive academic environment as an effective collaborator and active academic faculty member.
Currently, I am a Visiting Lecturer at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan. Khazar University has made a name for itself as one of the top 400 universities in Europe. It is the first private university in Azerbaijan to offer a student-centric model with English as the primary language of instruction. The university has over 2,000 students and 200 faculty members, standing out as a prestigious institution in the region.
Additionally, I successfully completed my Postdoc focused on the design and development of security for blockchain-based systems in fog and cloud networks at ICTN Training Solutions, Tehran, Iran, in 2025.