Journal of Intelligent and Multidisciplinary Computing

Dr. Abdullah Ayub Khan is a computer scientist and academic leader recognized among the World's Top 1% Scientists (2025) and Top 2% Scientists (2023–2025). He earned his PhD and MS/MPhil in Computer Science from Sindh Madressatul Islam University, where he was a gold medalist and the university’s first PhD graduate, and he has also completed multiple postdoctoral and global research fellowships in Malaysia. Over more than a decade in academia, he has served in key roles at Bahria University Karachi Campus-including Senior Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Cluster Head, and FYP Coordinator-as well as at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari and SMIU, where he has contributed extensively to teaching, academic coordination, and research supervision. His scholarly work spans digital and multimedia forensics, blockchain, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, machine learning, smart healthcare systems, fog and edge computing, and smart city and industrial applications, with numerous high-impact journal publications, book chapters, conference papers, and funded student projects to his credit. Beyond research, he has been an invited speaker, program coordinator, project mentor, editorial board member, and recipient of multiple academic honors and teaching awards, reflecting his commitment to innovation, leadership, and community engagement in computing and technology.

1. Post-Doctoral and Global Research Fellowships in Computer Science and Informatics at Malaysian universities (2025-2026)
2. Senior and Assistant Professor roles with research-oriented academic responsibilities in Computer Science departments
3. Chairing ACM Chapter and contributing to international scientific and professional associations
4. Recognized among World Top 1% and Top 2% Scientists for multiple years
5. Extensive publication of research papers in international journals, conferences, book chapters, and scientific reports across AI, IoT, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Healthcare Informatics, and Multimedia Systems
6. Editorial board membership and guest editorial roles in international journals
7. Guest speaker and seminar contributions at universities and research institutions
8. Supervision and successful implementation of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and Final Year Projects
9. Development and deployment of research-based software, mobile, blockchain, and data-driven applications
10. Research collaborations in international multi-author scientific studies and cross-institutional projects
11. Active participation in scientific conferences through paper presentations and proceedings publications
12. Engagement in multidisciplinary applied research including healthcare, smart cities, education technology, and environmental systems
13. Contribution to innovation-focused research initiatives and consultancy-based academic projects

1. Khan, A.A., Burdi, A., Awan, S., Shah, H.A., & Abbasi, F.A. (2019). Image segmentation approach using python OpenCV to detect tuberculosis.
2. Khan, A.A. (2018). Tuberculosis: Image Segmentation Approach Using OpenCV. Sukkur IBA Journal of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, 2(2), 1-7.
3. Khan, A.A., Awan, S., Memon, A.S., & Kashif, M. (2018). Association Rule: Comparison Between RapidMiner and Weka Using Bone Marrow Patients' Dataset.
4. Burdi, A., Awan, S., Khan, A.A., Abbasi, F.A., Naqvi, S.H.F., & Nizamani, A.R. (2019). Challenges in Augmented Reality: An Empirical Analysis.
5. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., & Awan, S.A. (2021). Machine learning in computer vision: A review.
6. Laghari, A.A., Wu, K., Laghari, R.A., Ali, M., & Khan, A.A. (2021). A review and state of art of Internet of Things (IoT). (Retracted in 2023).
7. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., Cheikhrouhou, O., et al. (2022). IMG-forensics: Multimedia-enabled information hiding investigation using CNN.
8. Khan, A.A., Uddin, M., Shaikh, A.A., et al. (2021). MF-ledger: Blockchain hyperledger sawtooth-enabled multimedia chain-of-custody.
9. Khan, A.A., & Ali, S.A. (2021). Network forensics investigation: Behaviour analysis in IPv6 networks.
10. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, Z.A., Laghari, A.A., et al. (2021). Blockchain-aware distributed monitoring for fog-based drone management.
11. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Liu, D.S., et al. (2021). EPS-Ledger: Blockchain Sawtooth-enabled secure power systems chain-of-operation.
12. Ayub Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., et al. (2021). Educational blockchain: Secure degree attestation and verification.
13. Ali, K., Shaikh, Z.A., Khan, A.A., & Laghari, A.A. (2022). Multiclass skin cancer classification using EfficientNets.
14. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, Z.A., Baitenova, L., et al. (2021). QoS-ledger: Smart contracts for secure medical-data scheduling.
15. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., et al. (2022). Blockchain security module for brain-computer interface.
16. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, Z.A., Belinskaja, L., et al. (2022). Blockchain-enabled smart agriculture ledger preservation solution.
17. Abro, A.A., Khan, A.A., Talpur, M.S.H., et al. (2021). Machine learning classifiers: a brief primer.
18. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., Laghari, A.A., et al. (2022). Digital and cyber forensics investigation: challenges and future directions.
19. Shaikh, Z.A., Khan, A.A., Baitenova, L., et al. (2022). Blockchain hyperledger with non-linear ML for accreditation systems.
20. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., Shaikh, Z.A., et al. (2022). IPM-Model: AI and metaheuristic-enabled face recognition.
21. Baig, U., Khan, A.A., Abbas, M.G., et al. (2022). Causes of delay in construction performance management.
22. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Gadekallu, T.R., et al. (2022). Drone-based data management with blockchain smart contracts.
23. Khan, A.A., Wagan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., et al. (2022). BIoMT: Blockchain smart contracts for healthcare networks.
24. Shaikh, Z.A., Khan, A.A., Teng, L., et al. (2022). BIoMT modular infrastructure for e-healthcare.
25. Baig, U., Hussain, B.M., Khan, A.A., et al. (2022). Behavioral finance influence on stock exchange investors.
26. Khan, S., Chhajro, M., & Khan, A. (2023). GPS-NPF App: Real-time nearest places finder for smart cities.
27. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Shaikh, Z.A., et al. (2022). IoT security with blockchain: state-of-the-art review.
28. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Shafiq, M., et al. (2022). Healthcare ledger management using blockchain and ML.
29. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Shafiq, M., et al. (2022). V2X and edge computing with blockchain lifecycle security.
30. Khani, M.A.K., Khan, A.A., Brohi, A.B., et al. (2022). Mobile learning smart education architecture using fog computing.
31. Shaikh, A.A., & Khan, A.A. (2023). Electronic ledger management via constraint programming.
32. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., Laghari, A.A., et al. (2023). Cloud forensics and digital ledger investigation.
33. Khan, A.A., Shaikh, A.A., & Laghari, A.A. (2023). IoT multimedia investigation and blockchain chain-of-custody.
34. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Li, P., et al. (2023). Blockchain-AI-IIoT for SME digitalization.
35. Laghari, A.A., Khan, A.A., Alkanhel, R., et al. (2023). Lightweight-BIOV for Internet of Vehicles.
36. Chhajro, M.A., Ahmed, A., Raza, M.A., et al. (2023). Survey on electronic natural language applications.
37. Wagan, A.A., Khan, A.A., Chen, Y.L., et al. (2023). AI-enabled game-based learning QoE framework.
38. Khan, A.A., Bourouis, S., Kamruzzaman, M.M., et al. (2023). Data security in healthcare IIoT with blockchain.
39. Khan, A.A., Laghari, A.A., Rashid, M., et al. (2023). AI and blockchain for secure smart grid automation.
40. Por, L.Y., Yang, J., Ku, C.S., & Khan, A.A. (2023). Special Issue on Cryptography and Information Security.
41. Kalhoro, A., Wagan, A.A., Khan, A.A., et al. (2023). Rewarding developers using NFTs for applications.