Imdad Ullah

Dr. Imdad Ullah is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, The University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from UNSW Sydney and has held research positions at Data61 CSIRO Australia, TU Darmstadt (Germany via Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship), and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. His expertise spans privacy-enhancing technologies, IoT security, blockchain, and machine learning applications in cybersecurity.

**Education:**

• PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2012-2016)
• Bachelor/Master qualifications not explicitly listed

**Research Focus:**

• Privacy-preserving systems for mobile advertising and IoT
• Blockchain frameworks for edge/fog computing environments
• Machine learning-driven intrusion detection systems
• Secure healthcare frameworks using federated learning

His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, including global networks like TEIN and IEEE.

**Awards:**

• Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2014)
• UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship (2012-2016)

**Teaching & Leadership:**

• Teaches courses in machine learning, cybersecurity, and IT strategy
• IEEE SPARK Coordinator (2024-2026)
• Member of curriculum design and exam evaluation committees

**Funding:** Secured AUD millions in grants for projects like blockchain-IoT security frameworks and privacy-preserving mobile systems.