Murtaza Siddiqi (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor
UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Faculty | UTSA Department of Computer Science
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Domain: Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS)
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I am an educator and a learner.
I believe I am a highly motivated individual with a desire to learn and overcome challenges.
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As for my academics, I hold a doctoral degree from Yeungnam University (South Korea, Dept of Info. and Comm. Engineering). My research is focused on cybersecurity and machine learning.
In terms of experience, I am a Professor (Assistant). Initially, I started my career in the field of Information technology. After an extensive learning experience in the field of I.T, I moved towards academics.
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So why did I move to academics?
In academics, I can be a life-long learner.
I can make a difference and inspire students to build self-esteem and believe in themselves.
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Academics
2018 - 2022
Ph.D.
Domain: Network Security, Machine Learning, Social Engineering, Cybersecurity
Intelligent Security System Lab. Dept. of Information&Communication Engineering, Y.U, South Korea.
2008 - 2011
M.S
Specialization in Networks and Telecommunication from M.A.J University
Thesis: A Two Way Node Authentication Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Network (Design and Implementation Using Simulation)
2004 - 2007
B.S
Specialization in Computer Science from Greenwich University
Work Experience
September 2013
Present
Educationalist
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
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Assistant Professor UTSA (2022 - Current)
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Assistant Professor (BPS19) SIBA University (2017 - 2022).
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Assistant Professor SZABIST University (2013 - 2017).
May 2022
October 2022
Post-doctoral Researcher
Yeungnam University (Y.U), South Korea.
Intelligent Security System Lab.
Department of Information&Communication Engineering.​
Field Experience
April 2011
March 2012
Post: Field Team Leader Organization: United Nations
August 2010
October 2011
Post: I.T Manager Organization: Hira Foundation
September 2009
August 2010
Post: I.T Office Organization: Beacon House School System
October 2005
June 2008
Post: Team Lead Organization: World Call Telecom
November 2004
September 2005
Post: I.T Officer Organization: Karachi Grammar School
Published Work
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Google Scholar Profile
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Research Gate
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Orcid: 0000-0002-8993-7427
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Scopus Author ID: 57211288715
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SciProfiles: 632028
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Web of Science ResearcherID: AID-3106-2022
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Project Management
Projects:
1 - Satellite Communication (Very Small Aperture Terminal – VSAT)
Project description: The primary purpose of the project was to analyze the feasibility of VSAT communication in Disaster affected areas.
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2 - Tsunami Warning System
Project description: The study was focused on Tsunami Warning System. The core purpose was to study existing Tsunami warning systems and how they operate. The report contained the future deployment of such a system in coastal areas of Sindh.
Blogs
Tactile Internet to the Development of Smart Cities – Issues, Methods, and Solutions
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The rapid development in communication and networks makes real-time interaction possible in the human environment is named as Tactile Internet. This is considered to be a revolutionary technology that can support haptic delivery, surprisingly with the 1ms latency by the support of 5G technology. The purpose of this research is to enlighten the technologies that will revolutionize the living standard of human life. The Tactile Internet is the evolution of IoT that is under development, which turns out to be reliable and efficient technology. Apart from that, this revolution in technology is the communication method, which is expected to create a potential market for new business and have the power to change the world’s economy as well as the lifestyle of people. Since wireless technologies from the voice to multimedia content delivery played an important role, the Tactile Internet can outperform the traditional way of communication. Unlike the conventional Internet, the Tactile Internet enables the (H2M) Human to machine interaction in real-time; this will provide a medium for delivering touch and actuation at ultralow latency. The new dimension will appear in human life as virtual and augmented reality in the education system, which seems to be an effective and efficient technology for students in multiple applications like real-time distance learning. Further, it can be used for smart energy systems where power consumption is optimized by using an intelligent monitoring system, industrial automation, robotics, and telepresence. Moreover, robotic and telepresence will help to diagnose patients’ health and perform surgeries and teleoperations by using robotic touch called Haptic Communication. Currently, tactile internet is an emerging and developing technology that will be used with the support of 5G wireless technology. This paper highlights the current issues, methods, and possible solutions of Tactile Internet in order to develop smart cities.
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(Initially, the paper was presented at a conference, later was uploaded as a blog)
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Network Intrusion Detection Techniques using Machine Learning
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With the rapid development and an increasingly vital role of technology in the interconnected world, security is among the most significant concerns. Among numerous solutions, Intrusion detection systems (IDS) is considered one of the optimum system for detecting a different kind of attacks. In this paper, we have tried to present a comprehensive study on Network Intrusion detection system (NIDS) techniques using Machine Learning (ML). Based on our study of recent research we have highlighted the latest techniques of NIDS using ML techniques and approaches, the common attacks that they can detect, and their issues. The purpose of this study is to share the collected information in a way that is more comprehensive and can provide an overview of the current standing of ML-based NIDS.
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