Md Arafatur Rahman

Dr. Md Arafatur Rahman is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the School of Engineering, Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, UK. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Pahang and holds a PhD from the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with international recognition including the Royal Academy of Engineering Global Talent endorsement.

• PhD in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
• Former Associate Professor, Universiti Malaysia Pahang
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Naples Federico II
• Visiting Researcher, Sapienza University of Rome

Dr. Rahman’s research focuses on cutting-edge domains in cyber-physical systems and connectivity. His primary interests include Internet-of-Things (IoT), Wireless Communication Networks, Cognitive Radio, 5G, Vehicular Communication, Cloud-Fog-Edge Computing, Machine Learning, and Cyber Security. His work bridges theoretical innovation with real-world applications in smart cities, energy-efficient infrastructure, and disaster response systems.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward intelligent, secure, and scalable systems. Key themes include IoT-enabled smart infrastructure, fog-edge computing for real-time analytics, machine learning in network optimization, and secure data handling in cyber-physical systems. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions and Elsevier journals, emphasizing both technical innovation and societal impact.

• World Top 2% Scientists List (Stanford University, 2019–2021)
• Best Paper Award, ICNS’15 (Italy)
• Best Innovation Award & Gold Medal, MTE 2020
• Gold & Silver Medals, iENA’17 Germany
• Diamond & Gold Medal, BiS’17 UK
• Best Supervisor Award, UMP
• Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship
• IBM Center of Excellence Fellow
• Royal Academy of Engineering Global Talent (Exceptional Talent, 2022)

Dr. Rahman has supervised over 30 students at B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD levels and led numerous international research grants from UK, EU, Italy, and Malaysia. He has collaborated with industry partners such as FUSI Technology Indonesia, developing commercializable innovations. He serves as an editor and guest editor for journals including IEEE Access and Frontiers in the Internet of Things, and has held leadership roles in major conferences like IEEE Globecom and IEEE DASC. He is actively involved in research labs focusing on IoT, wireless security, and smart infrastructure, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements.