Junaid Qadir

Junaid Qadir is a Professor at Qatar University in Doha, Qatar, and the Information Technology University (ITU) of Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. He directs the IHSAN Research Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research that bridges technology and societal impact. His academic contributions span multiple domains, emphasizing the ethical and humanistic dimensions of technological advancement.

His research interests include:

• Computer systems and networking
• Applied machine learning
• ICT for development (ICT4D)
• Human-beneficial artificial intelligence
• Ethics of technology, artificial intelligence, and data science
• Engineering education

Junaid Qadir has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals such as IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials (CST) and IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing (TMC). His work explores the intersection of technology and societal challenges, including adversarial machine learning, big data for sustainable development, and secure healthcare applications.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• Highest national teaching award in Pakistan (HEC Best University Teacher Award, 2012-2013)
• ACM Distinguished Speaker (2020-2023)

He has secured research grants from Facebook Research, Qatar National Research Fund, and Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC). As a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM, he actively contributes to academic communities while advocating for robust and ethical AI frameworks.