Farhan Ahmad

Farhan Ahmad is a Research Fellow affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on cybersecurity challenges in vehicular networks, IoT systems, and blockchain integration in transportation infrastructure. He has developed innovative trust management frameworks and protocols to enhance security in connected vehicles and smart city applications.

Key research interests include trust evaluation models for vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANET), blockchain applications in vehicular communication, and privacy-preserving techniques for IoT devices. His work addresses critical issues such as man-in-the-middle attacks, data integrity, and secure authentication in dynamic network environments.

His publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology and IEEE Internet of Things Journal, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of network security. Collaborations with institutions globally have produced frameworks such as NOTRINO, MARINE, and CRT-BIoV, which tackle real-world challenges in connected vehicle ecosystems and critical infrastructure protection.