Dr. Haitham Mahmoud , Birmingham City University , United Kingdom
🧑🎓 Short Bio & Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Haitham Hassan Mohamed Mahmoud is a Research Fellow in Intelligent Networks at the Cyber-Physical System Research Group, Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Built Environment, Birmingham City University, UK. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, through a dual-degree program between the British University in Egypt and Loughborough University, UK. Building on a solid foundation in communication systems and RF design, he pursued an MSc in Communication Engineering at AASTMT, Egypt, focusing on Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio Networks. He culminated his early academic phase with a PhD in Cyber-Physical Security for IoT-enabled water distribution systems, awarded by BCU as part of the prestigious Marie Curie ITN/Horizon2020 initiative.
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🧑🔬 Professional Endeavors & Career Path
Dr. Mahmoud’s professional career reflects consistent academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. He has served as a Marie Curie ESR, Research Assistant, and Research Fellow, where he has been integral to projects funded by Horizon2020, EPSRC, British Council, and IUK. He currently leads multiple funded research initiatives while actively contributing to the UK’s telecoms innovation landscape, particularly through Open-RAN and 6G development.
🔍 Contributions & Research Focus
Dr. Mahmoud’s research bridges cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, IoT, and 5G/6G networks. He has developed self-supervised learning models for cyber-physical attack detection, contributed to blockchain-based privacy and reputation systems, and explored AI-enhanced Digital Twins for O-RAN. His projects span a wide spectrum—from smart water networks to quantum-secure communication and remote sensing for maritime search and rescue. His notable contributions include the WDSchain Toolbox, the OntoChain Project, and AI-based social care automation, underlining his cross-domain innovation in applying AI to real-world problems.
📈 Impact and Influence
With an H-index of 11 and over 470 citations, Dr. Mahmoud’s research has demonstrated significant influence. His high-impact publications in Q1 journals such as IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, IEEE Access, Sensors, and FGCS testify to his academic authority in IoT security, blockchain applications, and intelligent communication systems. His survey on 6G technologies is among the top cited and downloaded articles in the field, reflecting his thought leadership in next-gen networks.
📚 Academic Citations & Editorial Work
Dr. Mahmoud is not only a prolific researcher but also an active reviewer and editorial contributor. He has reviewed 300+ manuscripts for top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions, Scientific Reports, and MDPI. He is on the editorial board of Discover Networks (Springer) and leads several special issues on AI in 5G/6G, IoV, and blockchain technologies. His role as TPC member and session chair at major conferences (e.g., WCCI, ICACIN, WCNC) further underscores his scholarly engagement at the international level.
🛠️ Research Skills & Capabilities
Dr. Mahmoud exhibits technical versatility with expertise in MATLAB, Python, C++, and blockchain frameworks like Ethereum. He is proficient in data intelligence, machine learning, DL/RL algorithms, network simulation, and sensor integration. His ability to lead multidisciplinary research teams, manage cross-national projects, and mentor young researchers highlights his project management and leadership acumen.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
Dr. Mahmoud has demonstrated excellent teaching skills across multiple academic levels. At BCU, he led postgraduate modules such as Applied Machine Learning (Level 7) and Mathematics for Computing (Level 4) with impressive MMR scores (4.4 and 4.3). Previously, at British University in Egypt, he taught a wide array of modules including Programming in Java, Signals & Systems, and Wireless Communications, while supervising numerous MSc and BSc theses.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Mahmoud’s dedication has been recognized through multiple prestigious accolades:
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🥇 Best Researcher Award (2024) – Birmingham City University
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🏆 Best Paper Awards at ICACIN 2024 and IEEE Comnetsat 2017
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🌟 Top Cited & Downloaded Articles in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (Wiley)
These awards affirm his excellence in research innovation, impact, and outreach.
🌍 Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Mahmoud is carving a path toward becoming a global leader in smart communication systems and AI-driven cyber-physical security. With ongoing supervision of 2 PhD, 2 MSc, and 4 BSc students, he is actively shaping the next generation of engineers and researchers. His visionary work on sustainable AI, resilient infrastructures, and inclusive digital engineering promises long-lasting contributions to academia, industry, and policy-making.
Top Publications
Enhancing Resilience in IoT Water Systems Using Data-Intelligence and Decentralization
Authors: Haitham H. Mahmoud, Wenyan Wu, Mohamed Gaber, Yonghao Wang
Journal: IEEE IoT Magazine
Year: 2025
Vision-Based UAV Detection and Tracking Using Deep Learning and Kalman Filter
Authors: Nancy Alsaer, Reham Abdelfatah, Tawfik Ismail, Haitham H. Mahmoud
Journal: Computational Intelligence
Year: 2025
Enhancing Security Awareness Through Gamified Approaches
Authors: Yussuf Ahmed, Muhammad Ajmal Azad, Mohamed Ben Farah, Mehdi Yousefi, Haitham H. Mahmoud, Michael Ezealor
Journal: arXiv preprint (arXiv:2404.09052)
Year: 2024
A Systematic Review of Blockchain-Based Privacy-Preserving Reputation Systems for IoT Applications
Authors: Haitham H. Mahmoud, Junaid Arshad, Adel Aneiba
Journal: Distributed Ledger Technologies
Year: 2024