Nadeem Akhtar | Communication Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nadeem Akhtar | Communication Studies | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Associate Professor, Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Hong Kong

Nadeem Akhtar is an accomplished academic in the field of Mass Communication, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the One Belt One Road Research Institute, Hong Kong Chu Hai College since October 2023. With extensive experience in both teaching and research, he has held various distinguished positions at reputable institutions, including the School of Urban Culture at South China Normal University and the India-Pakistan Research Center at South China University of Technology. πŸŒπŸŽ“

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Akhtar earned his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Wuhan University, China, in 2011. He holds a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan (2009), a Master’s in English Language and Literature from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2002), and a Bachelor in Arts from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1999). πŸŽ“πŸ“š

Experience

Throughout his career, Dr. Akhtar has held various academic positions, including Distinguished Associate Professor at South China Normal University from January 2020 to October 2023, and Associate Professor at South China University of Technology from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at South China University of Technology and Assistant Professor at Kohat University of Science and Technology. πŸ«πŸ”

Research Focus

Dr. Akhtar’s research interests encompass sustainable development, communication strategies in healthcare, and the role of digital technologies in enhancing service delivery. His work aims to bridge the gap between communication and sustainability, contributing significantly to the fields of public health and urban culture. πŸŒ±πŸ“Š

Awards and Honours

While specific awards and honors were not listed, Dr. Akhtar’s academic achievements and contributions to research reflect a commitment to excellence in education and communication. His impactful publications are a testament to his expertise and recognition in the field. πŸ†βœ¨

Publication Top Notes

Editorial: Towards 2030: sustainable development goal 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure. A communication perspective

China’s Public Diplomacy for Image Making in Islamic North Africa: Frames of the Belt and Road Initiative in Daily News Egypt

Radicalization, Divides, or Interfaith Harmony? Relationship Management and Strategic Communication in Sudan

Ali Kuhestani | Communication | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ali Kuhestani | Communication | Best Researcher Award

Author, Qom University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Ali Kuhestani is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Qom University of Technology in Qom, Iran, a position he has held since September 2020. His research primarily focuses on wireless and mobile communications, Internet of Things (IoT), and physical layer security in communication systems. With a robust academic background and numerous publications in top-tier journals, Dr. Kuhestani is a prominent figure in the field of electrical engineering.

Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Kuhestani completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering (Communication Systems) at Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, where his thesis explored physical layer security in untrusted relaying networks under the supervision of Prof. Abbas Mohammadi. He further pursued postdoctoral research in the same field at Sharif University of Technology, focusing on the physical layer security in IoT systems, under Prof. Hamid Behroozi.

Experience πŸ§‘β€πŸ«

Dr. Kuhestani has a wealth of teaching experience, having taught a variety of courses at multiple institutions, including Qom University of Technology and Golestan University. His teaching repertoire includes Communication Systems, Wireless Communications, and Information Security. Prior to his current role, he also served as a Teaching Assistant at Amirkabir University of Technology.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Dr. Kuhestani’s research interests are diverse and impactful, covering areas such as:

  • Wireless and mobile communications
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Physical layer security in wireless and wireline communications

Awards and Honors πŸ†

Dr. Kuhestani has been recognized for his academic excellence and contributions to his field. Some of his notable awards include:

  • Scholarship for the Overseas Young Scientist Forum organized by PCL in Shenzhen, China (2019, 2020)
  • Postdoctoral position at Sharif University of Technology (2018)
  • Membership in Iran’s National Elites Foundation (INEF) (2016-present)
  • Outstanding student award during his PhD studies

Publications Top Notes πŸ“š

  1. Ragheb, M., Kuhestani, A., Kazemi, M., Ahmadi, H., & Hanzo, L. (2024). “RIS-Aided Secure Millimeter-Wave Communication Under RF-Chain Impairments.” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. Cited by.
  2. Shahiri, V., Behroozi, H., Kuhestani, A., & Wong, K.-K. (2024). “Reconfigurable-Intelligent-Surface-Assisted Secret Key Generation Under Spatially Correlated Channels in Quasi-Static Environments.” IEEE Internet of Things Journal. Cited by.
  3. Ahmadi, H., Kuhestani, A., & Mesin, L. (2024). “Adversarial Neural Network Training for Secure and Robust Brain-to-Brain Communication.” IEEE Access. Cited by.
  4. Shahiri, V., Forouzesh, M., Behroozi, H., Kuhestani, A., & Wong, K.-K. (2024). “Deep Learning Aided Secure Transmission in Wirelessly Powered Untrusted Relaying in the Face of Hardware Impairments.” IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society. Cited by.
  5. Ahmadi, H., Kuhestani, A., Sami, S. G., & Forouzesh, M. (2024). “Adaptive Transmission for Two-Way Relaying Optical Wireless Communications.” Wireless Networks, May 2024. Cited by.