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.
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
Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists Worldwide (Career-Long Impact Ranking)
Stanford University, Stanford, USA
Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists Worldwide (Single-Year Impact Ranking)
Stanford University, Stanford, USA
Fellow, Advance HE (FHEA)
Higher Education Academy, York, UK
Senior Member IEEE (SMIEEE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Piscataway, USA
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