Dr Ateeq Ur Rehman

Lecturer

Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business

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.

Academic qualifications

PhD in Computer Science (2017) From the University of Southampton/School of Electronics and Computer Science

Bs (Hons) in Computer Science and Information Technology from Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Research interests

IoT, IoMT, Data Reliability and privacy, Differential Privacy, Federated Learning, Data governance, Blockchain, Cognitive radio, etc.

Grants

1. Staffordshire University and Midland Power Networks Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) 2024, Partners: Staffordshire University and MIDLANDS POWER NETWORKS LIMITED Project duration in months: 24 months Innovation area: Digital technology Funds: £196,394 2. UK Shared Prosperity Fund Project Partners: Staffordshire University and BlueFlame Associates

Publications

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021