Mohammad Kamrul Hasan

Mohammad Kamrul Hasan is an Associate Professor and Head of the Network and Communication Technology Research Lab at the Center for Cyber Security, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Communication Engineering from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and has over a decade of prior industry experience in communication systems and network design. He has held academic positions at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and IIUM, and is currently active in research and leadership at UKM.

• Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering), International Islamic University Malaysia, 2016
• M.Sc. in Communication Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2012

His research focuses on cutting-edge areas in network and communication technologies. Key interests include Wireless Communication and Network Security, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber-Physical Systems, 5G and Beyond (6G) Networks, Smart Grids, and AI-driven security. He explores machine learning, federated learning, blockchain, and optimization algorithms to enhance network resilience, privacy, and efficiency in critical infrastructure and consumer electronics.

His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong trend toward intelligent and secure next-generation networks. Topics include intrusion detection in IIoT, passwordless authentication, federated learning for healthcare IoT, 6G security, and digital twins for SCADA systems. His work is frequently published in high-impact IEEE and Springer journals, reflecting a consistent and influential research output.

• Gold Medal for research excellence
• Young Scientist Award
• Fulbright Scholarship (Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia)
• Senior Member, IEEE (since 2013)
• Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Member, Internet Society

Dr. Hasan has served as an editorial member for prestigious journals including IEEE, IET, and Elsevier. He has led funded research projects such as the design of a two-way wireless communication system for medium-voltage electrical networks at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. He has mentored students and collaborated widely, with co-authors from Malaysia and international institutions. He has also contributed to professional service as Chairperson of the IEEE IIUM Student Branch and as a peer reviewer for over 13 journals including Computer Networks, Internet of Things, and Soft Computing.

He leads the Network and Communication Technology Research Lab at UKM, focusing on secure, intelligent, and scalable communication systems for smart cities, industry, and healthcare. His team works on AI-powered intrusion detection, blockchain for critical infrastructure, and privacy-preserving data fusion in IoT environments.