Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir

Professor of Wireless Communication and the Director of Digital Connectivity and Innovation Centre at the University of the West of Scotland.

Prof. Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir is a Professor of Wireless Communication and the Director of Digital Connectivity and Innovation Centre at the University of the West of Scotland. With over 20 years of experience, he has secured nearly £9 million in research funding from organizations including Innovate UK, the ERASMUS program, the UK Government, Qatar National Research Fund, the British Council, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Scottish Government. His research spans advanced digital technologies, focusing on 5G/6G networks, IoT, and AI. Prof. Shakir has published over 200 research articles, contributed to ten books, and received multiple awards, including Innovate UK's Award of Excellence (2023, 2018), the Herald Higher Education Award (2023), and the IEEE Fred W. Ellersick Award (2021). He actively contributes to IEEE events such as Globecom and ICC and serves as executive chair for IEEE ICC 2026 in Glasgow. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy of Scotland, highlighting his commitment to both academia and Technology.