Tahir Mohammad

Bio

Before joining the University of Turku, Mohammad Tahir worked as a Senior Lecturer and Program Leader at Sunway University Malaysia where he managed the dual degree program of BSc in Computer Networking and Security offered in partnership with Lancaster University UK, and successfully led several funded research projects.
Prior to joining academia, Mohammad Tahir worked for government-funded R&D companies in Malaysia (MIMOS, TM R&D). His work included designing and implementing proof-of-concept using software-defined radios for efficient spectrum utilization and architecting and implementing IoT-based vertical solutions. While he was in the industry, he co-authored two patents on wireless communication and two on IoT. He has also worked in start-ups implementing IoT middleware and smart tracking solutions. He has good experience in providing consultancy services, developing educational materials, and delivering industrial training on IoT. His research interests include 5G/6G networks, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, game theory and applied machine learning for wireless networks and the application of blockchain for IoT and wireless networks.