Abdul Rehman Gilal

Abdul Rehman Gilal is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Florida International University (FIU) within the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia (2017), an M.Sc. in Information Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia (2013), and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Sindh (2008). His research focuses on software engineering, cybersecurity, complex networks, and human factors in software development.

Dr. Gilal has extensive teaching experience at institutions like the University of Portsmouth (UK), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (Malaysia), and Sukkur IBA University (Pakistan). His expertise includes software project management, team composition strategies, and innovative pedagogical approaches in programming and software engineering education.

His research interests span software assurance cases, agile methodologies, data stream mining, and the human-centric aspects of software development. He has contributed to over 50 publications, with recent work addressing AI ethics, IoT security, and sustainable software development practices. Dr. Gilal’s work emphasizes bridging theoretical advancements with practical industry applications, particularly in small and medium software enterprises.

While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record and interdisciplinary contributions reflect his academic impact. His advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though his research collaborations span multiple countries and sectors.