Prof. Shakil Ahmed | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Processor, Term at Iowa State University, United States

Shakil Ahmed is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Computer Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), specializing in AI/ML, cybersecurity, IoT, cloud computing, and advanced networking. With a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from ISU (2023) and over 2,000 citations across 35+ publications, he leads cutting-edge research on AI-driven solutions, digital twins, and quantum networks. As a principal investigator (PI), he mentors undergraduate, MS, and Ph.D. students while actively securing external grants. His expertise spans reinforcement learning, large language models, explainable AI, and meta-learning, contributing to pioneering advancements in next-gen networking and intelligent systems. 🚀🔍

Professional Profile

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Education & Experience 📚👨‍🏫

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering – Iowa State University (2023) 🎓
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering – Utah State University (2019) ⚡
• B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh (2014) 🏅
• Assistant Teaching Professor – Iowa State University (2024–Present) 🎓
• Researcher & PI – Leading projects on AI, 6G, cybersecurity, IoT, and digital twins 🔬
• Advisor & Mentor – Supervising undergraduate, MS, and Ph.D. students in advanced networking and AI 🧑‍🎓

Professional Development 📈🧠

Shakil Ahmed actively contributes to AI-driven networking, secure systems, and IoT advancements. He plays a vital role in research funding, securing grants exceeding millions of dollars. As a guest editor at MDPI and reviewer for 150+ articles, he ensures high research standards. His teaching experience spans multiple STEM courses, where he integrates hands-on learning tools like Zybooks and Canvas. He has delivered invited talks on next-gen wireless technologies and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to shape the future of AI, cloud computing, and quantum networking. His work has significantly impacted academia, research, and industry. 🚀🔬📡

Research Focus 🏆🔍

Shakil Ahmed’s research is at the intersection of AI, networking, and cybersecurity, with a focus on:

• AI/ML & Deep Learning – Reinforcement Learning (RL), Large Language Models (LLM), Explainable AI (XAI) 🤖
• Cybersecurity & Quantum Networking – Secure network protocols, quantum neural networks (QNN) 🔒
• IoT & Cloud Computing – System design for connected environments, mobile edge computing ☁️
• Digital Twin & 6G+ Networks – AI-driven tactile internet, smart infrastructure, and futuristic networking 🌍📡
  His work integrates cutting-edge AI techniques, optimization frameworks, and network simulations to solve real-world challenges.

Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️

• Professional Development Fund – Iowa State University ($10,000) 💰
• Presidential Fellowship – Utah State University ($90,000) 🏆
• Best Paper Award – IEEE International Conference on Informatics, Electronics, and Vision (2016) 🥇
• Graduate & Professional Student Senate Research Award – ISU ($700) 📜
• ECpE Department Support Grant – ISU ($600) 🎓
• Professional Advancement Grant (PAG) – ISU ($400) 🎖️
• Military Communications Conference Student Travel Grants – 2021 & 2022 ($1,000) ✈️
• Graduate & Professional Student Council Grant – ISU ($750) 🏅
• ECE Department Support Grant – Utah State University ($1,000) 🏆

Publication Top Notes

1. 6G Wireless Communication Systems: Applications, Requirements, Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions

   • Authors: Mostafa Zaman Chowdhury, Md. Shahjalal, Shakil Ahmed, Yeong Min Jang
   • Journal: IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society
   • Year: 2020
   • Citation: Chowdhury, M. Z., Shahjalal, M., Ahmed, S., & Jang, Y. M. (2020). 6G Wireless Communication Systems: Applications, Requirements, Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 1, 957–975.

2. Energy-Efficient UAV-to-User Scheduling to Maximize Throughput in Wireless Networks

   • Authors: Shakil Ahmed, Mostafa Zaman Chowdhury, Yeong Min Jang
   • Journal: IEEE Access
   • Year: 2020
   • Citation: Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, M. Z., & Jang, Y. M. (2020). Energy-Efficient UAV-to-User Scheduling to Maximize Throughput in Wireless Networks. IEEE Access, 8, 21215–21225.

3. Energy-Efficient UAV Relaying Communications to Serve Ground Nodes

   • Authors: Shakil Ahmed, Mostafa Zaman Chowdhury, Yeong Min Jang
   • Journal: IEEE Communications Letters
   • Year: 2020
   • Citation: Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, M. Z., & Jang, Y. M. (2020). Energy-Efficient UAV Relaying Communications to Serve Ground Nodes. IEEE Communications Letters, 24(4), 849–852.

4. Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access in a mmWave Based IoT Wireless System with SWIPT

   • Authors: Hao Sun, Qiang Wang, Shakil Ahmed, Rose Hu
   • Conference: IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring)
   • Year: 2017
   • Citation: Sun, H., Wang, Q., Ahmed, S., & Hu, R. (2017). Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access in a mmWave Based IoT Wireless System with SWIPT. In 2017 IEEE 85th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring) (pp. 1–5).

5. A Disaster Response Framework Based on IoT and D2D Communication Under 5G Network Technology

   • Authors: Shakil Ahmed, Md Rashid, Farzana Alam, B. Fakhruddin
   • Conference: 2019 29th International Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (ITNAC)
   • Year: 2019
   • Citation: Ahmed, S., Rashid, M., Alam, F., & Fakhruddin, B. (2019). A Disaster Response Framework Based on IoT and D2D Communication Under 5G Network Technology. In 2019 29th International Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (ITNAC) (pp. 20–25).