Zahoor Ali Khan

Dr. Zahoor Ali Khan

Computer Information Science, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, Abū Z̧aby, United Arab Emirates
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Biography

Dr. Zahoor Ali Khan is an Associate Professor in Computer Information Science at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE, and served as Academic Program Chair from 2017 to 2025. He holds a PhD and Master of Computer Science from Dalhousie University, Canada, and is a Senior Member of IEEE and IAENG, as well as a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), UK. With extensive academic, research, and leadership experience across the UAE, Canada, and Saudi Arabia, his expertise spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, wireless sensor networks, data analytics, and technology-enhanced learning. Dr. Khan has established an internationally recognized research profile and has been consistently included among Stanford University and Elsevier's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists worldwide in both the Single-Year Impact and Career-Long Impact rankings. He has also been recognized by ScholarGPS among the top 0.05% of scholars globally based on research productivity, impact, and scholarly quality. His contributions to research, teaching, curriculum innovation, and academic leadership have earned him numerous honors and professional recognitions. His research focuses on AI-driven systems, wireless sensor networks, cybersecurity, and emerging computing technologies. Through his teaching, research, and leadership, he is committed to advancing innovation, fostering student success, and preparing future technology professionals to address global challenges through technology and research excellence.

Affiliations

Higher Colleges of Technology

Abu Dhabi, Abū Z̧aby, United Arab Emirates

Computer Information Science

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Engineering Mathematics and Internetworking

Saint Mary's University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sobey's School of Business

Honors and Awards

honor

Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists Worldwide (Career-Long Impact Ranking)

Stanford University, Stanford, USA

honor

Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists Worldwide (Single-Year Impact Ranking)

Stanford University, Stanford, USA

honor

Fellow, Advance HE (FHEA)

Higher Education Academy, York, UK

honor

Senior Member IEEE (SMIEEE)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Piscataway, USA

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

17 Aug 2014 - present

Institute, Department or Faculty Head

Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

01 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2025

University Educator/Researcher

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada

01 Sep 2009 - 31 Aug 2014

University Lecturer

Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada

01 Sep 2013 - 31 May 2014

University Lecturer

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01 Oct 2002 - 31 Jul 2008

Others

Ministry of Defense, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01 Jul 2000 - 30 Sep 2002