Kamran Ali

Dr. Kamran Ali is a Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science Department at Middlesex University's Faculty of Science and Technology since 2020. He holds a PhD in Communication Architecture Design, supported by the Newton Fund/British Council Institute. His research spans IoT, wireless networks, D2D communication, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and disaster infrastructure modeling. He actively leads international projects such as the EMERALD initiative for environmental monitoring and the ICRG Pakistan-UK collaboration. Dr. Ali is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and contributes to IEEE conferences as a technical reviewer and committee member.

His teaching roles include leading modules like CST4570 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing and CST2590 Internet of Things. Research interests include heterogeneous networks, digital twin technology, energy-efficient systems, and smart city infrastructure. His funded projects address challenges in environmental monitoring, disaster response, and public safety networks.

• Education: PhD in Communication Architecture Design (Newton Fund/British Council)
• Grants: ICRG (Pakistan-UK), EMERALD (with VIT India), and UKIERI projects
• Committees: IEEE Technical Programme Committee member and TPC Chair

Key research trends include integrating AI/ML in environmental and disaster management, optimizing vehicular and edge networks, and enhancing cybersecurity for healthcare and financial systems. His work bridges technological innovation with real-world applications like smart cities and sustainable development.

• Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
• Grants & Collaboration: Oversees multiple international research partnerships and leads innovation in public safety communication systems

Dr. Ali collaborates with global institutions on projects like drone-based small cells for emergency networks and energy-efficient architectures for critical infrastructure. His interdisciplinary approach addresses challenges in both technical and societal domains.