Prof. Dr. Abdul Razaque | Cybersecurity | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Satbayev University | Kazakhstan

Prof. Dr.Abdul Razaque is an accomplished cybersecurity and computer science scholar with more than twenty years of academic, research, and industry experience spanning the United States, Kazakhstan, China, South Korea, France, Morocco, and Pakistan. Currently a Professor of Cybersecurity at Satbayev University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Gachon University, he has previously served in multiple tenure-track positions, directed international IT projects for UNESCO, and contributed to national ICT initiatives. His research expertise covers cybersecurity, IoT, cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain systems, wireless sensor networks, and smart-city technologies. He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact Q1 journals such as Computer Science Review, IEEE Access, Sensors, Internet of Things, and Future Generation Computer Systems, alongside several books and book chapters. His work has accrued thousands of citations globally, reflecting sustained scholarly influence across interdisciplinary domains. As Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, he has secured over US$6 million in competitive national and international research funding, leading large-scale projects in intelligent systems, cybersecurity frameworks, image-based monitoring, smart city infrastructures, and privacy-preserving architectures. His collaborative network spans leading institutions across the United States, Korea, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and South Asia, with repeated partnerships involving multidisciplinary teams of engineers, computer scientists, medical researchers, and industry stakeholders. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to societal impact by developing scalable technologies for public safety, healthcare, digital governance, secure urban infrastructure, and advanced educational systems. His contributions extend to mentoring students, advising theses, shaping curricula, and promoting global research exchange. Recognized with awards including the Best Engineering Student Researcher Award, and supported by extensive professional certifications in cybersecurity, data science, AI, and enterprise technologies, he represents a globally engaged researcher dedicated to advancing secure, intelligent, and equitable digital ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

Almiani, M., AbuGhazleh, A., Al-Rahayfeh, A., Atiewi, S., & Razaque, A. (2020). Deep recurrent neural network for IoT intrusion detection system. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 101, 102031.

Razaque, A., Bleakley, C., & Dobson, S. (2013). Compression in wireless sensor networks: A survey and comparative evaluation. ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks (TOSN), 10(1), Article 5.

Adnan, M., Razaque, A., Ahmed, I., & Isnin, I. F. (2014). Bio-mimic optimization strategies in wireless sensor networks: A survey. Sensors, 14(1), 299–345.

Al-lQubaydhi, N., Alenezi, A., Alanazi, T., Senyor, A., Alanezi, N., Alotaibi, B., … Razaque, A. (2024). Deep learning for unmanned aerial vehicles detection: A review. Computer Science Review, 51, 100614.

Razaque, A., & Sallah, M. (2013). The use of mobile phone among farmers for agriculture development. International Journal of Scientific Research, 2, 95–98.

Abdul Razaque’s work advances secure, intelligent, and scalable digital systems that strengthen cybersecurity, smart-city infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making across governments, industry, and academia. By integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies into real-world solutions, he enhances public safety, operational efficiency, and technological resilience. His vision is to build globally accessible, trustworthy, and innovative digital ecosystems that drive sustainable societal and economic progress.

Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad Najar | Cybersecurity | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor VIT Bhopal University, Madhya Pradesh India

👨‍💻 Ashfaq Ahmad Najar is an accomplished IT professional and academic, currently serving as an IT Manager and Faculty at VIT Bhopal University, Madhya Pradesh. With a rich background in cyber security, machine learning, and deep learning, he has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. Ashfaq is dedicated to advancing knowledge in cybersecurity and has presented his work at various national and international platforms.

Profile

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Education

🎓 Ashfaq Ahmad Najar is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Central University of Kerala, having submitted his thesis. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from the Central University of Kashmir and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Kashmir. His early education was completed at the J&K State Board of School Education.

Experience

💼 Ashfaq has a robust professional background, currently holding the position of IT Manager and Faculty at VIT Bhopal University. He has previously worked as an IT Manager Head and Tutor at KCCSBA Bijbehera, Anantnag, and as a Guest Faculty at Govt Boys Degree College Anantnag. His experience is complemented by his active participation in various workshops, seminars, and hackathons.

Research Interest

🔍 Ashfaq’s research interests are focused on Cyber Security, specifically Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, as well as Machine Learning and Deep Learning. His work aims to develop robust systems to detect and mitigate cyber threats, leveraging advanced neural network architectures and machine learning algorithms.

Awards

🏆 Ashfaq has received several accolades, including the UGC-NET 2023 qualification, the GATE 2018 qualification, and the CUK University Fellowship for his Ph.D. research. He was also honored with the Young Researcher Award for his work on DDoS attack detection using MLP and random forest algorithms, and recognized as the best all-rounder in a cricket tournament organized by the Central University of Kerala.

Publications Top Notes

📝 Ashfaq Ahmad Najar has published numerous research articles in prestigious journals. Some of his notable works include:

A novel CNN-based approach for detection and classification of DDoS attacks. Concurrency Computat Pract Exper, 2024, Wiley. Cited by 4 articles

A robust DDoS intrusion detection system using convolutional neural network. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 2024, Elsevier. Cited by 8 articles

Cyber-secure SDN: A CNN-based approach for efficient detection and mitigation of DDoS attacks. Computers & Security, 2024, Elsevier. Cited by 6 articles

DDoS attack detection and mitigation using deep neural network in SDN environment. Computers & Security, 2024, Elsevier. Cited by 3 articles

DDoS attack detection using MLP and random forest algorithms. International Journal of Information Technology, 2022, Springer. Cited by 5 articles