Dr. Ali Alhaj | Cryogenic System Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ali Nadim Alhaj, Teacher Assistant and PhD researcher at the University of Hyderabad, specializes in network security and software-defined networking (SDN) with expertise spanning cybersecurity, programming, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. He holds a PhD (pursuing) in Computer Science with specialization in Network Security, a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Marwadi University, and a Bachelor’s in Informatics Engineering from Tishreen University, where he graduated top of his class. His professional experience includes academic roles as a teaching assistant and assistant lecturer guiding students in programming, networking, and AI, as well as industry contributions as a front-end and Android developer for international projects, and as co-founder of an IT training center. His research focuses on advanced methods for SDN security, heavy hitter detection, and adaptive network monitoring, with multiple Scopus-indexed publications in Q1 and Q2 journals, along with a recent international patent in AI-based legal decision support systems. Beyond research, he has demonstrated leadership in academic labs, supported innovation-driven projects, and contributed to capacity-building in IT education. He has been recognized for academic excellence, serves as a contributor to peer-reviewed publications, and is a member of professional research networks. Professionally, his Scopus profile reflects 31 citations across 5 indexed documents with an h-index of 2.