Transitioning advanced 5G measurement frameworks into longitudinal datasets for digital economy and internet governance analysis.

• Advanced 5G/6G & AI-RAN Research: Conducted in-depth research and published extensively on advanced wireless communication technologies, including 5G/6G, Open RAN (O-RAN), Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), Cell-Free Communication, and AI in Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN).
• Guardrailed TinyML Handover xApp for O-RAN: Built and deployed a live O-RAN testbed (FlexRIC via E2AP/E2 interface, OAI, 3 DUs, CU-CP/UP) running a 3.1 KB TFLite neural network (<50 ?s inference) with runtime guardrails (confidence >0.5, rate limit 500 ms). Achieved 100% handover success, zero packet loss, and 68.8% reduction in spurious triggers on held-out data (0.997 accuracy, 0.981 precision). Outperformed RSRP baseline by 17.6% in precision and 14.4% in F1-score; demonstrated multi-slice (SST=1-3) and intra-CU handover via DU restarts.
• Innovative Network Solution Design & Validation: Engineered and implemented advanced networking solutions, rigorously validated through simulation and testbed configurations (NS-3, 5GLENA, USRP X310, Wireshark, PTPv2 analyzer):
  • Platform Engineering & Deployment: Developed and deployed a Vehicle Telemetry API platform using FastAPI/PostgreSQL, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes orchestration and automating infrastructure provisioning via Terraform (IaC) and GitHub Actions CI/CD to ensure production readiness and observability (Prometheus/Grafana).
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  • Secure Dual-Path 5G Video Streaming: Designed and validated an architecture leveraging MPQUIC + eCPRI/VLAN for encrypted multi-path video streaming over 5G fronthaul, achieving <100ns synchronization precision and 15ms P99 latency with dual-layer encryption (TLS 1.3, MACsec).
  • AI-Enhanced Space Safety: Developed an AI-driven system utilizing LLaMA and Python (NumPy, Pandas)for real-time satellite anomaly detection from 40,000+ laser ranging observations, demonstrating stable orbital behaviour.
  • Custom Live Streaming Pipeline: Created a lightweight, modular RTMP-to-HLS live streaming setup using FFmpeg, Docker Desktop, and NGINX-RTMP, designed for multi-bitrate output and edge deployments.
• Academic Leadership & Mentorship: Supervised multiple student projects (e.g., 5G TCP, Satellite & Wireless Localization, SDN Controller Comparisons) and taught graduate/undergraduate courses on Applied Networking and Multimedia Wireless Networks.
• Project Supervision & App Development: Supervised student projects focused on developing applications for 5G measurements.
• Network Performance & Coverage Analysis: Executed detailed field measurements, demonstrating LTE coverage (approx. 1 km) and optimizing 5G coverage (3.5 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 700 MHz bands; approx. 600-700m). Conducted performance analysis in urban environments (e.g., Alexanderplatz to Zoologischer Garten).
• Conference & Workshop Leadership: Presented poster on RIS at the 6G conference in Nuremberg and organized Cell-Free Networks workshops.

• Strategic Academic & Administrative Leadership:
  • Managed comprehensive academic and administrative operations as Associate Dean, overseeing faculty, curriculum, and student affairs for the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
• Accreditation & Curriculum Development:
  • Chaired key committees (Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, Curriculum Design) and successfully led PEC Outcome-Based Education (OBE) accreditation, enhancing program quality and compliance.
• Research & Project Oversight:
  • Chaired Department Research Committee (DRC)  meetings,evaluating and supervising over 5 key BE, MS, and PhD projects in areas like Drone-based Image Processing, FPGA-based IoT Systems, and Vehicle Accident Prevention.
• University Governance:
  • ?Served as an active member of the Academic Council, Syndicate, and Graduate and Research Management Council (GRMC), contributing to strategic university decisions.

• Comprehensive Network Instruction:
  • Taught a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses covering Computer and Communication Networks, Wireless Networks, Sensor Networks, and Cellular Systems (e.g., OSI layers, SS7, ISDN, FDM, TDM, WDM, SONET, Routing, Switching, VoIP).
• Wireless Sensor Network Research:
  • ?Co-authored a research funding proposal for a "Test-Bed for Wireless Sensor Networks," evaluating performance of WSN emulators and simulators (TOSSIM, ATEMU, AVRORA, Ns-E, MobiNet, vBET, MEADOWS, VMNet).

• Large-Scale Network Infrastructure Design:
  • Led the planning and design of fiber/wired/wireless network solutions for a newly established university (joint venture between France and Pakistan governments), developing internet/intranet infrastructure for over 1000 nodes.
• Technical Procurement & Review:
  • Managed administrative, financial, and procurement processes for networking and computer lab equipment (routers, switches, wireless controllers, IPBX, IP phones), including leading bidding and technical review processes.
• Core Engineering Instruction:
  • ?Delivered lectures on Digital Electronics, Digital Communication, and Introduction to Computer Networks.

• WLAN Design & Deployment:
  • Involved in the design and deployment of WiFi networks across multiple locations.

I have worked as an Assistant Professor and delivered lectures on Computer and Communication systems.