Prof. Mehran Abolhasan is an internationally recognised researcher in Communication Engineering, with expertise in wireless communications and networking. His research spans key areas including 5G/6G wireless networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Vehicular Networking.

He has established a distinguished research track record through the publication of high-quality papers in leading journals and conferences, with over 12,000 citations and an H-index of 42 (Google Scholar). He has also been recognised among Stanford University’s top 2% of scientists worldwide, reflecting his sustained research impact.

His contributions to the advancement of Communication Engineering include the development of theoretical and simulation frameworks, algorithms, protocols, and experimental testbeds, resulting in more than 200 publications, including numerous articles in top-tier IEEE journals. He has also made significant contributions to the research community through his roles as a reviewer, technical program committee member for major international conferences and journals.

Prof. Abolhasan has over 20 years of experience in leading research programs, laboratories, and higher degree research (HDR) students. He is the founding leader of the Intelligent Networks and Applications Lab (iNAL) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where he has established advanced capabilities for the modelling, development, and evaluation of next-generation communication technologies.

He has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of Research Programs and Deputy Head of School (Research) within the Faculty of Engineering and IT. He currently a member of the Telecom Research Institute and leads the ASTRID (Advancing STEM, Technology Research and Deployment) program, a major collaborative R&D initiative between UTS and NBN Co, focused on addressing critical challenges in telecommunications through large-scale industry-engaged research. 

His research is characterised by strong industry engagement and impact, with successful translation into practical technologies, commercial outcomes, and the development of new products and a start-up company. He has secured over $10 million in research funding, including grants from ARC, CRC, industry, and government partners.

In addition, he has contributed to international standardisation efforts as a Head of Australian Delegates and contributing member of the ISO/IEC IoT standardisation committee (SC41), and is a Senior Member of IEEE.