Miralem Mehic

Miralem Mehic (Senior Member, IEEE) is a researcher specializing in quantum cryptography, network security, and routing protocols. His work bridges quantum technologies with telecommunications, focusing on practical applications for 5G/6G networks, IoT systems, and secure communication. He has contributed extensively to quantum key distribution (QKD) research, including simulations, key management, and vulnerability analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. from VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, with studies at AGH University of Science and Technology, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, and AIT Austrian Institute of Technology.
• Projects: NATO SPS G5894 Project Director, Horizon 2020 OpenQKD Local Principal Investigator, and Erasmus+ BENEFIT collaborator.
• Research Trends: 2025–2024 publications focus on quantum cryptography, anonymous networks, error correction, and QKD integration into 5G.
• Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at MCSS 2017 for 'QSIP: A Quantum Key Distribution Signaling Protocol.'
• Publications: 15 most recent works cover QKD security, mobility prediction, NILM analytics, and satellite communications.

His research extends to steganography, ad-hoc networks, and quality-of-service optimization, with applications in cybersecurity, telecommunications, and smart environments.