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Ruzat Ullah

Ruzat Ullah

Seeking PhD Position

MS Computer Systems Engineering | AI & ML Researcher

Federated Learning LLMs & GenAI IoT Security 5G/6G Networks

Computer Systems Engineer specializing in secure federated learning, large language models, and next-generation wireless networks. Passionate about advancing distributed AI security through rigorous doctoral research.

About Me

Researcher. Educator. Lifelong Learner.

I am a dedicated researcher in Computer Systems with a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, mobile and wireless networks, IoTs and distributed systems security.

Currently serving as a Secondary School Teacher for IT (E&SED) while actively pursuing advanced research collaborations. I have published in reputable venues including Elsevier Array and MDPI Electronics, with additional works under review at IEEE Transactions.

Research Mission: To develop secure, scalable, and explainable AI systems for next-generation networks that preserve privacy while maintaining robustness against emerging cyber threats.

I am proficient in Python, TensorFlow, and federated learning frameworks, mobile networks, network security, cloud computing, and academic research methodologies. I am fluent in English (C2), Urdu, and Pashto.

5+ Publications
2 IEEE Reviews
5+ Years Research
C2 English Proficiency

Research Interests

Areas of expertise and active investigation

Federated Learning

Secure aggregation, Byzantine-robust optimization, and privacy-preserving distributed learning for resource-constrained devices.

Large Language Models

Fine-tuning LLMs for cybersecurity applications, automated threat detection, and hyperparameter optimization in FL.

IoT & Cyber Security

Intrusion detection systems, model poisoning defense, blockchain-enhanced security for V2X and IoVT networks.

Next-Gen Networks

5G/6G network optimization, SINR prediction, wireless sensor networks, and mobile network security.

Blockchain & XAI

Explainable AI frameworks integrated with blockchain for transparent and trustworthy security systems.

Deep Learning Applications

Content filtering, computer vision, and signal processing using advanced neural network architectures.

Publications

Peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings

2026 Journal Article

TrustLLM-IoMT: An LLM-based trust model for Byzantine-resilient federated learning in internet of medical things

Internet of Things, Vol. 39, September 2026, 102047

Elsevier Federated Learning, IoT Security, LLM, Poisoning Attacks
2025 Journal Article

A Dual-Aggregation Approach to Fortify Federated Learning Against Poisoning Attacks in IoTs

Array, Vol. 28, December 2025, 100520

Elsevier Federated Learning, IoT Security, Poisoning Attacks
2020 Journal Article

A Machine Learning Approach for 5G SINR Prediction

Electronics, Vol. 9, Issue 10, 1660

MDPI 5G Networks, Machine Learning, Wireless Communications
2026 Conference Paper

Intrusion Detection System in V2X Networks: A Blockchain-Enhanced Federated XAI Framework for Secure and Reliable Detection

World Transport Convention (WTC 2026)

V2X, Blockchain, Federated Learning, XAI
2026 Preprint

Fine-Tuning LLMs for Detecting and Mitigating Poisoning Attacks on Federated Learning for IoT Security

SSRN Electronic Journal

Under Review at IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics LLMs, Federated Learning, IoT Security
2026 Preprint

Deep Learning-Based Framework for Filtering Objectionable Scenes in Cartoon Videos

Research Square

Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Content Moderation

Education

Academic background and qualifications

October 2017 – August 2020
MS Computer Systems Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan
CGPA: 3.51/4.0
Specialization: Machine Learning, Mobile Networks, Network Security, Wireless Sensor Networks
Thesis: A Machine Learning Approach for SINR Prediction in 5G Networks
September 2011 – December 2015
BS Computer Engineering
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta, Pakistan
Comprehensive training in computer systems, software engineering, and hardware design.

Experience

Professional and research experience

May 2021 – Present
Secondary School Teacher (IT)
Elementary & Secondary Education Department (E&SED), Karak, Pakistan
  • Teaching Computer Science to 9th and 10th grade students
  • Developing curriculum for programming fundamentals and IT literacy
  • Mentoring students in computational thinking and problem-solving
February 2022 – Present
Freelance Researcher & Technical Writer
Upwork (Remote)
  • Machine Learning model development and experimental design
  • Academic research writing, proofreading, and literature reviews
  • Technical documentation and research proposal preparation
  • Collaborated with international clients on AI/ML projects
October 2017 – October 2018
Network Engineering Intern
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan
  • Managed wired and wireless network infrastructure
  • Administered camera networks and connectivity systems
  • Maintained proxy servers and computer hardware
  • Gained hands-on experience in enterprise network security
April 2016 – March 2017
IT Intern
Prime Minister's Youth Training Scheme (PMYTS), Peshawar
  • Comprehensive IT support and system administration
  • Hardware maintenance and network troubleshooting
April 2020 – May 2021
Primary School Teacher
Elementary & Secondary Education Department (E&SED), Karak, Pakistan
  • Foundation-level instruction across multiple subjects
  • Developed engaging educational content for young learners

Research Projects

Current and completed research initiatives

LLM-based Poisoning Detection in FL

Currently under review at IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics. Fine-tuning LLMs to detect and mitigate model poisoning attacks in federated IoT systems.

Status: Under Review

Mitigating Model Poisoning in IoVTs

Research on securing Internet of Vehicles Things using advanced aggregation techniques. Currently under review at IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.

Status: Under Review

Hyperparameter Optimization in FL using LLMs

Experimental framework using large language models to automate and optimize federated learning hyperparameters for improved convergence and security.

Status: In Progress

Dual-Aggregation Defense Framework

Implemented and validated a dual-aggregation approach to fortify federated learning against poisoning attacks in IoT environments. Published in Elsevier Array.

Status: Published

5G SINR Prediction using ML

MS thesis project developing machine learning models for Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio prediction in 5G networks. Published in MDPI Electronics.

Status: Published

Twitter Sentiment Analysis (AWS)

Cloud computing project utilizing AWS Comprehend for real-time sentiment analysis of Twitter data during MS studies.

Status: Completed

Technical Skills

Tools, technologies, and competencies

Programming & Tools

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Pandas NumPy Jupyter MATLAB Maple C/C++ SQL Git

AI & Machine Learning

Federated Learning Deep Learning LLMs GenAI NLP Computer Vision XAI Reinforcement Learning

Networking & Security

IoT Security Network Security Wireless Networks 5G/6G Blockchain Cloud Computing (AWS) V2X Communications

Research & Soft Skills

Academic Writing LaTeX Literature Review Proofreading Data Visualization Plotly Matplotlib

Certifications

Professional development and specialized training

Advanced Machine Learning and Signal Processing

IBM through Coursera

October 2019

Python Data Structures

University of Michigan through Coursera

September 2020

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

University of Michigan through Coursera

July 2020

Get In Touch

Interested in collaboration or PhD supervision? Let's connect.

Email

ruzzatullah@gmail.com

LinkedIn

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ORCID

0000-0002-3400-1357

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WhatsApp

+92 343 9451362

Location

Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan