Prof. Muhammad Ali Imran, based at the University of Glasgow, is a renowned international leader in the field of communication systems. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the UET, Masters and PhD from Imperial College London, UK in 2002 and 2006 respectively. In addition to his current position at the University of Glasgow, Prof Imran has held visiting appointments at several leading institutions around the world, including the University of Surrey, UK; the University of Oklahoma, USA; and Ajman University, UAE.
With over 20 years of combined academic and industry experience, he has made pioneering contributions in the areas of self-organized cellular networks and energy-efficient communications, which have been widely cited, incorporated into standards, and adopted commercially.
He leads a large research group with over 100 researchers in Scotland, and has played key roles in multi-million pound funded projects, serving as a consultant to international projects and local companies in the field of self-organised networks and 5G technology use cases. He is recognized with honours such as FIEEE, FIET, FRSE, FRSA, FEAI, and Senior Fellow HEA, showcasing his excellence in the field.
Beyond his professional achievements, Prof. Imran is deeply passionate about sharing the benefits of technology equitably across society and is committed to mentoring young talent. His work reflects his dedication to advancing the field of communication systems and promoting the positive impact of technology on society.