Anichur Rahman

Assistant Professor | Researcher in IoT, Blockchain, AI, and Software-Defined Networking

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About Me

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER), University of Dhaka, currently on study leave to pursue my PhD in Applied Computing at Georgia Southern University, USA.

My research focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies including Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Artificial Intelligence, and 5G networks for smart applications in Industry 4.0 and healthcare.

I have published over 40 research papers in high-impact international journals and conferences, with several receiving best paper awards and high citation counts.

Research Interests

Internet of Things (IoT)
Blockchain
Software-Defined Networking
Network Function Virtualization
Artificial Intelligence
Explainable AI
5G Networks
Industry 4.0
Data Science
Image Processing
Anichur Rahman

Education

  • PhD in Applied Computing
    Georgia Southern University, USA
    2025-Continue
  • MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
    Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
    2016-2020 | CGPA: 3.97/4.00 (Stood 1st)
  • BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
    Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
    2012-2016 | CGPA: 3.74/4.00 (Stood 2nd)

Research Focus

Current Research

My current research explores the integration of Blockchain and Software-Defined Networking for securing IoT networks in smart applications. I'm particularly interested in how these technologies can enhance security, privacy, and efficiency in critical domains like healthcare, smart cities, and industrial automation.

I'm also investigating the application of Federated Learning and Explainable AI in healthcare systems to enable privacy-preserving and interpretable machine learning models for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Key Research Areas

  • Blockchain-SDN Integration for IoT Security
  • Federated Learning in Healthcare
  • Explainable AI for Medical Diagnostics
  • 5G Network Security with NFV
  • Smart Industrial IoT Systems

Research Approach

I employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines theoretical foundations with practical implementations. My work typically involves:

  • Designing secure and efficient architectures for IoT ecosystems
  • Developing blockchain-based solutions for trust and transparency
  • Applying machine learning and AI for intelligent systems
  • Implementing and testing prototypes in real-world scenarios
  • Collaborating with industry partners for practical deployment

Publications

Awards & Honors

2023-2024

Award for Excellence in Research (Gold Medal)

President Award, Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), Bangladesh

2024-2025

Top 2% Scientists Worldwide

Listed in the Top 2% Scientists list by Elsevier and Stanford University

2020-2021

Best Paper Award (First Runner Up)

2nd International Conference on Trends in Computational and Cognitive Engineering (TCCE)

2023

Top Cited Article Award

International Journal of Communication Systems, Wiley

2013-2014

University Faculty Award

Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University

2018

Best Speaker Award

Spot Speech Competition of Faculty Members, Khwaja Yunus Ali University

Professional Experience

March 2023 - Present

Assistant Professor

Department of CSE, National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Teaching core programming and algorithm courses, facilitating hands-on experiments, and supervising student research projects.

January 2020 - May 2023

Lecturer

Department of CSE, National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

May 2019 - November 2019

Lecturer

Department of CSE, Green University of Bangladesh (GUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh

April 2018 - May 2019

Lecturer

Department of CSE, Khwaja Yunus Ali University (KYAU), Siraigong, Bangladesh

November 2017 - March 2018

Lecturer

Department of CSE, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh

Projects & Supervision

DistBlockBuilding

A Distributed Blockchain-Based SDN-IoT Network for Smart Building Management with enhanced security and resource optimization.

Blockchain SDN IoT Security

BlockSD-5GNet

Enhancing Security of 5G Network through Blockchain-based SDN-IoT Framework with Bandwidth Prediction capabilities.

5G Blockchain SDN IoT

Federated Learning for Healthcare

Privacy-preserving AI models for medical image analysis and disease detection using federated learning approaches.

AI/ML Healthcare Federated Learning Privacy

Smart Industrial IoT

Blockchain-SDN based secure architecture for cloud computing in smart industrial IoT environments.

Industry 4.0 IoT Blockchain Cloud

Explainable AI Framework

Developing interpretable AI models for critical applications with transparent decision-making processes.

Explainable AI Machine Learning Interpretability

IoT-based Patient Monitoring

Blockchain-enabled patient-centric agent through SDN for remote patient monitoring in 5G network.

Healthcare IoT Blockchain 5G

Contact Me

Location

100 Bermuda Run, Statesboro, GA 30458, Georgia, USA

Email

ar36248@georgiasouthern.edu

anis.mbstu.cse@gmail.com

Phone

+1 (912) 794-1871

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/anichur-rahman-b12334138

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