Mehran Pourvahab is a highly accomplished researcher and educator with a background in computer engineering and extensive experience in the fields of Medical Informatics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud Security, Cloud Forensics, Software-defined Networking, and Blockchain Technology. On February 20, 2020, he attained his Ph.D. in computer engineering from the Azad University of Rasht Branch, Iran, where his groundbreaking thesis on collecting reliable legal evidence on cloud networks forensics earned him top honors with a thesis evaluation of 20/20. He holds multiple professional certifications, including MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer, MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer, and Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional. In August 2022, In August 2022, Dr. Pourvahab completed one postdoctoral position and pursued another postdoc at the University of Beira Interior in Portugal. His first postdoctoral position was at the C4 – Cloud Computing Competences Centre. He researched and developed a platform to identify, monitor, warn, and predict relevant cardiac, neurodegenerative, and behavioral disease events. In his ongoing second postdoctoral position at the Assisted Living Computing and Telecommunications Laboratory (ALLab), he is working on researching and developing predictive algorithms and knowledge-based modules in Medical Informatics. Starting in 2016, he dedicated his expertise as a faculty member in the computer department at Azad University, Langarud Branch, for five years. He has been a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the IEEE Computer Society since 2012. In addition, he has been an active participant in the Iranian ICT Guild Organization, serving as head of the security and network commission and commission membership of network and security. Additionally, he was the Chairman of the Board of MehranNet Internet Service Provider and established the first computer store in the counties of Rudsar & Langarud, Guilan province, Iran, in 1997. Mehran has extensive publications, including papers in prestigious journals such as IEEE Access. He has also presented workshops on topics such as Blockchain and Cloud Networks and has reviewed many articles for various journals and conferences. In addition to his research contributions, Mehran has a proven track record as an educator. He has taught courses on computer networks, data communications, and programming languages at universities and technical institutes in Iran. He has also supervised and co-supervised master’s students, and has served on the jury for master’s thesis defense. Dr. Pourvahab’s contributions to the field of computer engineering, medical informatics, and network security have been widely recognized, with his work focusing on data science, health data science, cloud network forensics, network security, and blockchain technology. He is a highly sought-after consultant and trainer in the field of networking and internet security, having earned his Mikrotik trainer certificate in 2011 and serving as an official adviser grade 3 in networking and internet. Dr. Pourvahab’s passion for research and dedication to advancing the field of computer engineering, data science, medical informatics, and network security is evident in his numerous publications, which have been widely cited and recognized by his peers. His commitment to excellence and outstanding contributions to the field make him a highly respected and valued research community member. Overall, Mehran’s diverse range of expertise and accomplishments make him an outstanding candidate for any academic or industry position related to medical informatics, computer networks, cybersecurity, or machine learning.

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