Muhammad Furqan Zia | AI for Communication Systems | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Muhammad Furqan Zia | AI for Communication Systems | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | University of Quebec at Trois Rivieres | Canada

Mr. Muhammad Furqan Zia is a doctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Canada, with expertise in intelligent wireless communication systems, explainable artificial intelligence, and physical layer security. He is currently supported by a fully funded NSERC project, focusing on explainable AI–aided semantic communication and domain generalization for next-generation networks. His research portfolio spans 6G, IoT security, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), and next-generation Wi-Fi, developed through strong collaborations with academia and industry, including Koç University and VESTEL Electronics. Dr. Zia has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal and conference publications and holds an international patent, with over 56 citations on Google Scholar. He has actively contributed to IEEE 802.11 standardization activities and serves the research community as a reviewer, guest editor, and technical trainer. His work aims to enhance the security, transparency, and reliability of future communication systems, delivering meaningful societal impact in smart cities and connected technologies

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Top 5 Featured Publications


An Advanced Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Security Technique for Future Wireless Communication Networks

– RS Open Journal on Innovative Communication Technologies, 2020 (Citations: 24)

An Advanced NOMA Security Technique for Future Wireless Communication

– IEEE International Conference, 2020 (Citations: 7)

Integrated Security for Smart Homes in IoT-Enabled Cities: Trust, Privacy, and Resilience – A Survey

– International Journal of Multidisciplinary Conference Proceedings, 2025