Muhammad Usman Ilyas

Dr. Muhammad Usman Ilyas is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, Dubai, UAE. He previously held academic positions at the University of Jeddah and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. His expertise lies in computer science, networking, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on practical and societal applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University, USA (2009)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University, USA (2007)
• M.S. in Computer Engineering (Dean’s List), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan (2005)
• B.E. (Honors) in Electrical Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Pakistan (1999)

His research interests span Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Data Science, and Smart Cities. He integrates these areas into applications in healthcare, urban systems, and education. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in applying deep learning to medical diagnostics and enhancing cybersecurity in modern networks. His work also explores educational robotics and data-driven public health analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned.

Dr. Ilyas has served as a Postgraduate Program Director and has advised students through research publications, though formal student names are not listed. He has contributed to research grants and projects, particularly in IoT infrastructure and network modeling, as reflected in his publications. He has also taught modules in AI, data science, security, and mathematical foundations of computing.

Labs and Teams: While specific lab names are not mentioned, his research collaborations and publication topics suggest involvement in teams focused on AI, networking, and IoT systems, likely within the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham Dubai.