Dr. Murad Khan | Human-Sensor Interaction | Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Kuwait
Professional Profiles
🎓 Academic Background
Dr. Murad Khan holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Kyungpook National University, South Korea (2013-2017), where he specialized in Multi-criteria based Vertical Handover Management in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks. He was a recipient of the prestigious KINGS scholarship and received numerous accolades, including the Qualcomm Innovation Award (2016) and the Excellent Researcher Award (2014-2017). His journey in academia began with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (BS-CS) from the University of Peshawar (2004-2008), where he developed an automatic SMS system for PCs as his undergraduate thesis.
🏅 Honors & Awards
Dr. Khan’s research excellence has been recognized globally. He has received multiple prestigious awards, including:
Kyungpook International Graduate Scholarship (KINGS) Award
Best Research Contributor Award (Silver Medal) – Future Research in Computer Science & Engineering (2014, 2015)
ACM SIGAPP Student Research Competition (Bronze Medal, 3rd Position) – April 2015, Salamanca, Spain
Excellent Research Award – Brain Korea 21 Plus Program, 2016
Qualcomm Innovation Award, 2016 – Kyungpook National University
Best Paper Award – 2nd International Conference on Networking and Computer Application (2016, Bangkok, Thailand)
💼 Professional Experience
With over 11 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Murad Khan has held key academic positions in multiple esteemed institutions:
Assistant Professor – Kuwait College of Science and Technology (2021-Present)
Currently, Dr. Khan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Kuwait College of Science and Technology. His teaching portfolio includes core computer science subjects such as:
Theory of Computation
Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming
Analysis and Design of Algorithms
Computer Architecture
Postdoctoral Researcher – Kyungpook National University, South Korea (2019-2021)
During his postdoctoral tenure as a Brain Pool Fellow, Dr. Khan contributed to groundbreaking research in Smart Community Networking, Energy-Efficient Smart Homes, and Human-Appliance Interaction using Deep Learning.
Assistant Professor – Sarhad University of Science & IT, Pakistan (2017-2019)
Dr. Khan played a crucial role in shaping the academic landscape at Sarhad University, teaching Advanced Human-Computer Interaction, Network Security, and Data Communication & Networks, while also supervising MS and Ph.D. research projects on Smart Home Automation and IoT-based systems.
Lecturer – Iqra University, Pakistan (2008-2013)
Dr. Khan started his teaching career at Iqra University, Islamabad, where he led BS project supervisions, programming labs, and networking courses.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Murad Khan’s research focuses on Internet of Things (IoT), Human-Sensor Interaction, and IoT Security. His expertise in these domains has led to extensive contributions in academia and research.
📜 Certifications
Dr. Khan has enhanced his expertise with professional certifications in Networking and Security, including:
CCNA-Security Certification – COMSATS Institute, Islamabad (2012)
CISCO Certified Instructor – COMSATS Institute, Islamabad (2009)