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Professor Ali Kashif Bashir serves as Professor of Computer Networks and Cybersecurity at Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of Computing and Mathematics within the Faculty of Science and Technology. He leads the Future Networks lab and maintains 7 honorary and adjunct professor positions globally. His extensive academic service includes membership on the Council of Professors and Heads of Computing (CPHC) in the UK and serving as an expert reviewer for multiple international research councils including EPSRC (UK), Irish Research Council, and NSERC (Canada).
- BS from University of Management and Technology, Pakistan
- MS from Ajou University, South Korea
- PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Korea University, South Korea
Professor Bashir's research focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity, IoT, and AI, with particular emphasis on securing cyber-physical systems and developing AI algorithms to solve network security challenges. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in smart infrastructure security. He has presented over 45 keynote speeches at international conferences and published more than 300 research articles in high-impact journals and conferences.
His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on emerging security challenges in the Internet of Things ecosystem, particularly drone networks and software-defined networking environments. His recent work shows a trend toward integrating deep learning techniques with traditional security protocols to address sophisticated cyber threats in evolving network architectures.
- IEEE Featured Author 2021
- World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University (2021, 2022)
- Shortlisted for Clarivate Highly Cited award 2023
- ACM Distinguished Speaker (2019-2022)
- Multiple best paper and thesis awards
Professor Bashir actively supervises numerous PhD students across multiple institutions worldwide and mentors KTP associates on industry-academia collaboration projects. His grant portfolio includes significant funding from Innovate UK, EPSRC, and international research councils, totaling millions of pounds for projects focused on Industry 4.0 capabilities, cybersecurity, machine learning, and predictive maintenance systems.
As leader of the Future Networks lab, Professor Bashir directs research on next-generation network security solutions. His team collaborates with industry partners including Package Automation LTD and Broderick, focusing on practical implementations of theoretical security frameworks in real-world industrial settings.
