Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli | Cybersecurity and Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli | Cybersecurity and Cryptography | Best Researcher Award | Research Assistant | University Teknologi Petronas | Malaysia 

Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli is a dedicated researcher and academic whose work spans cybersecurity, Internet of Things, information security, data science, wireless sensor networks, cloud and edge computing, distributed systems, and emerging digital technologies. With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Al-Qalam University in Nigeria, followed by a Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Engineering from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and a PhD in Information Technology from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, where his dissertation focused on designing lightweight and secure multi-level authentication protocols for IoT devices using advanced techniques such as Physical Unclonable Functions and Fuzzy Logic. His professional experience includes over a decade of active contributions across academia, government, and NGO sectors, serving as Lecturer II at Federal University Gusau, Lecturer III at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Teaching Assistant at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Production Officer at Neem Foundation, Field Officer at the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, and Legislative Assistant at the Jigawa State House of Assembly. His research activities involve designing secure authentication frameworks, conducting systematic reviews, developing communication security models, writing manuscripts, preparing grant proposals, and contributing to multidisciplinary projects within the Centre for Research in Data Science (CeRDaS). Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli’s research interests cover IoT security, cybercrime prevention, distributed computing, network security, big data analytics, embedded system security, and quantum computing, supported by strong analytical, programming, data modeling, simulation, and scientific writing skills. He is proficient in LaTeX, EndNote, MS Office, and various research tools used in cybersecurity and data analytics, and has peer-reviewed manuscripts for reputable journals such as IEEE Network Magazine, Computers, Materials & Continua, and the Journal of Cyber Security. His conference engagements include presenting research findings at global venues such as ESTCON, ICCUBEA, ICSPC, ICSCA, and IEEE Symposia. His awards include an Honorary Award for serving as Vice President of the Nigerian Students Community at the International Islamic University Malaysia, recognizing his leadership and service contributions. With active memberships in IEEE, IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE Internet of Things Technical Community, IEEE Communications Society, IAENG, and the IEEE Blockchain Community, Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli continues to develop professionally through training workshops, teaching innovation programs, and technical development courses. Overall, Dr. Jameel Shehu Yalli remains committed to advancing cybersecurity and IoT research, strengthening academic excellence, and contributing to technological innovation that benefits global society.

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Featured Publications 

1. Yalli, J. S., Hasan, M. H., Jung, L. T., & Al-Selwi, S. M. (2025). Authentication schemes for Internet of Things (IoT) networks: A systematic review and security assessment. Internet of Things.

2. Aliyu, D. A., Akhir, E. A. P., Sawad, M. O. A., Yalli, J. S., & Saidu, Y. (2025). A reinforcement learning approach to personalized asthma exacerbation prediction using proximal policy optimization. IEEE Access.

3. Yalli, J. S., Hasan, M. H., Jung, L. T., Yerima, A. I., Aliyu, D. A., Maiwada, U. D., Al-Selwi, S. M., & Shaikh, M. U. R. (2025). A systematic review for evaluating IoT security: A focus on authentication, protocols and enabling technologies. IEEE Internet of Things.

4. Maiwada, U. D., Yakubu, M. M., Maiwada, A. D., Yalli, J. S., & Yakasai, I. K. (2024). Techniques to improve 5G blockchain scalability issues through an analysis of a blockchain scalability. International Journal of Data Informatics and Intelligent Computing.

5. Yalli, J. S., Hasan, M. H., & Badawi, A. A. (2024). Internet of Things (IoT): Origins, embedded technologies, smart applications, and its growth in the last decade. IEEE Access.

6. Yalli, J. S. (2015). QoS improvement for interactive multi-media traffic under high-speed wireless campus network. Unpublished master’s thesis. International Islamic University Malaysia.

7. Yalli, J. S. (PhD work). Lightweight and secure multi-level authentication protocol for IoT using physical unclonable functions and fuzzy logic. Doctoral dissertation. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.