Prof Hamid Jahankhani

Prof Hamid Jahankhani

Professor Hamid Jahankhani gained his PhD from the Queen Mary College, University of London. In 1999 he moved to the University of East London (UEL) to become the first Professor of Information Security and Cyber Criminology at the university in 2010.

Hamid’s principal research area for a number of years has been in the field of cyber security, information security and digital forensics. In partnership with the key industrial sectors, he has examined and established several innovative research projects that are of direct relevance to the needs of UK and European information security, digital forensics industries, Critical National Infrastructure and law enforcement agencies.

Professor Jahankhani is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics, published by Inderscience and general chair of the annual International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability (ICGS3). Hamid has edited and contributed to over 30 books and has over 300 conference and journal publications together with various blogs and BBC radio interviews. Hamid have supervised to completion 14 PhD and professional doctorate degree students and overseen 67 PhD students progressing.

  • As a Senior manager, a Research leader and a Head, a reputation for achieving goals prudent financial, resource and line management skills
  • Proven track record in developing and leading inter-disciplinary research and enterprise activities.
  • A substantial experience in UG & PG curriculum development, programme design, delivery methods & assessment.
  • Developed BSc, MSc and Professional Doctorate programmes in a highly sought-after field of information Security and Digital Forensics.
  • Research active with expertise in, cybercrime profiling, Information security management, on cyber criminology, cyber abuse, Cyber Defence, Blockchain, governance, Smart Societies and Augmented Humanity, satellite communications governance, 5G, 6G and, digital forensic.
  • Developed Professional Doctorate programme in a highly sought-after field of information Security and Digital Forensics.
  • A substantial experience in development, delivery and management of an innovative professional development.
  • A substantial career in Higher Education with a comprehensive engagement in the academic and research developments.
  • Jahankhani, H., Kendzierskyj, S., Pournouri, S., Pozza, M. A, (2024), Space Governance: Challenges, Threats and Countermeasures, (Space Law and Policy Series), Springer to be published in 2024.
  • Jahankhani, H., Kendzierskyj, S., Pournouri, S., Pozza, M. A, (2024), Space Law Principles and sustainable measures, (Space Law and Policy Series), Springer to be published in 2024.
  • Jahankhani, H., Bowen, G., Sharif, S., Hussien, O, (2024), Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: Transformational Strategies and Disruptive Innovation (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications), Springer to be published in 2024
  • Dadwal, S. S., Jahankhani, H., Bowen, G., Nawaz, I. Y., (2023), Digital Future: Technology and talent strategies for Sustainable Smart Cities, Emerald Publishing, to be published in 2023
  • Jahankhani, H., El Hajjar, A. (2023), Wireless Networks, (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications), Springer to be published in 2023.
  • Jahankhani, H., Jamal, A., Brown, G., Sainidis, E., Fong, R., (2023), AI, Blockchain and Self-Sovereign Identity in Higher education, (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications), Springer, July 2023
  • Jahankhani, H., (2023), Cybersecurity in the Age of Smart Societies, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications), Springer, Jan 2023.
  • Dadwal, S. S., Jahankhani, H., Hassan A., (2022), Integrated Business models in the digital Age, Palgrave Macmillan, May 2022.
  • Jahankhani, H., Kendzierskyj, S., Montasari, R, Chelvachandran, N., (2022), Social Media Analytics, Strategies and Governance, CRC PRESS, August 2022.
  • Ahmadi-Assalemi, G., Al-Khateeb, H., Jahankhani, H., Epiphaniou, G., Maple, C. (2019), Optimising driver profiling through behaviour modelling of in-car sensor and global positioning system data, International Journal of Future Generation Computer Systems, Elsevier.
  • Kendzierskyj, S., Jahankhani, H., Ndumbe, S. I. (2018), Blockchain for strengthening the privacy of healthcare data, International Journal of Strategic Engineering (IJoSE), IGI publication.
EDUCATION
Qualification (specify subject) Degree Granting Institution Dates (or Expected Completion Date)
PhD Engineering Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London 1987 – 1990
MSc Engineering smart materials London Metropolitan University 1985 – 1986
BSc Chemical Engineering University of South Bank 1981 – 1985

 

Professional Body Level of Membership Dates
IEEE CertifAIEd R&D Conformity Assessment Committee. Expert Focus Group (EFG) member. This is a new Ethics Certification Program for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems June 2023 to date
IEEE New IEEE P7000, EMELC-WG – Engineering Methodologies for Ethical Life-Cycle Concerns. Working Group member. Sponsored by Software & Systems Engineering Standards. 2018 to 2021
RSA Fellow of RSA 2011 – date
HEA Fellow Higher Education Academy 2010 – date

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