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. ๐๐
Professional Profile
Education & Experience ๐๐จโ๐ซ
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering โ Iowa State University (2023) ๐
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering โ Utah State University (2019) โก
- B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering โ Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh (2014) ๐
- Assistant Teaching Professor โ Iowa State University (2024โPresent) ๐
- Researcher & PI โ Leading projects on AI, 6G, cybersecurity, IoT, and digital twins ๐ฌ
- Advisor & Mentor โ Supervising undergraduate, MS, and Ph.D. students in advanced networking and AI ๐งโ๐
Professional Development ๐๐ง
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. ๐๐ฌ๐ก
Research Focus ๐๐
Shakil Ahmedโs research is at the intersection of AI, networking, and cybersecurity, with a focus on:
- AI/ML & Deep Learning โ Reinforcement Learning (RL), Large Language Models (LLM), Explainable AI (XAI) ๐ค
- Cybersecurity & Quantum Networking โ Secure network protocols, quantum neural networks (QNN) ๐
- IoT & Cloud Computing โ System design for connected environments, mobile edge computing โ๏ธ
- Digital Twin & 6G+ Networks โ AI-driven tactile internet, smart infrastructure, and futuristic networking ๐๐ก
His work integrates cutting-edge AI techniques, optimization frameworks, and network simulations to solve real-world challenges.
Awards & Honors ๐
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- Professional Development Fund โ Iowa State University ($10,000) ๐ฐ
- Presidential Fellowship โ Utah State University ($90,000) ๐
- Best Paper Award โ IEEE International Conference on Informatics, Electronics, and Vision (2016) ๐ฅ
- Graduate & Professional Student Senate Research Award โ ISU ($700) ๐
- ECpE Department Support Grant โ ISU ($600) ๐
- Professional Advancement Grant (PAG) โ ISU ($400) ๐๏ธ
- Military Communications Conference Student Travel Grants โ 2021 & 2022 ($1,000) โ๏ธ
- Graduate & Professional Student Council Grant โ ISU ($750) ๐
- ECE Department Support Grant โ Utah State University ($1,000) ๐
Publication Top Notes
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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, 957โ975.
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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, 21215โ21225.
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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), 849โ852.
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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. 1โ5).
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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. 20โ25).