Dr Ateeq Ur Rehman

Dr. Ateeq Ur Rehman is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Computing at Staffordshire University. With over 13 years of experience in computer science, he has mentored 8 MPhil and one PhD student, earning a notable H-index of 18 and amassing over 1000 citations. His research focuses on Cognitive Radios, IoT, machine learning, and data security, resulting in breakthroughs that significantly enhance spectrum utilization, reliable data transmission, and robust data governance and protection. Currently, Dr. Ateeq leads a collaborative project between Staffordshire University and Blue Flame Associates Ltd.

He has also secured a Knowledge Transfer Fund project in partnership with Midland Power Network from Innovate UK. Before his tenure at Staffordshire University, Dr. Ateeq was an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology, leading a research group and serving as Director of IT. He collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams across the USA, Australia, China, and the Middle East, demonstrating exceptional communication and leadership skills that have yielded significant research outcomes.

In his roles as Director of IT at the University of Haripur and Director of Admissions at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Dr. Ateeq led the development of an ERP system that supported the universities' administrative needs and enabled students to continue their education online during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also organized and served as a keynote speaker at various conferences, sharing his insights and expertise in the field of computer science.