Prof. Maode Ma | Network Security | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Qatar University, Singapore

Dr. Maode Ma is a distinguished Research Professor at the KINDI Computing Research Center, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha . With decades of dedicated service in academia and research, Dr. Ma has significantly contributed to the fields of network security, AI applications, and wireless networking. His academic and professional journey spans across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Qatar, showcasing a robust international presence and an impressive track record in scholarly research and innovation.

Publication Profile

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Education Background

Dr. Ma earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science (Computer Networks) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 1999 . He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering (Computer Architecture) from Tianjin University, China (1991), and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering (Automatic Control) from the prestigious Tsinghua University, Beijing (1982) .

Professional Experience

He currently serves as a Research Professor at Qatar University (since 2021) and previously held academic positions at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2000–2021) as an Assistant and later Tenured Associate Professor . Dr. Ma has also worked as a Consultant, Lecturer, Engineer, and Project Engineer at various esteemed institutions including Tianjin University and the National Education Committee of China, reflecting over 40 years of technical and teaching experience globally .

Awards and Honors

Dr. Ma received the Best Paper Award at the 2024 IEEE 5th Annual World AI IoT Congress and the prestigious 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, recognizing his longstanding contributions and leadership in the field of computer science and engineering .

Research Focus

Dr. Ma’s research interests lie at the intersection of Network Security , AI Applications , and Wireless Networking . He has led and contributed to multiple international research projects, notably in areas such as secure V2X networks, 5G access authentication, blockchain for autonomous driving, mobile cloud security, and IoT communication frameworks. His research has been funded by premier agencies like A*STAR, Singapore Ministry of Education, National Natural Science Foundation of China, and others, affirming the practical and theoretical impact of his work .

Conclusion

Dr. Maode Ma is a globally respected academic and researcher whose expertise spans decades and continents . His work continues to shape emerging technologies and their secure applications in modern digital infrastructure, making him a highly influential figure in both academic and industrial spheres .

Top Publications 

Access Authentication for Massive Terminals in 5G Wireless Networks
Published: 2020 | IEEE Access | Cited by: 153 articles

Toward Secure and Privacy-Preserving Computing in Mobile Cloud
Published: 2018 | IEEE TCC | Cited by: 129 articles

Blockchain-Based Risk Evaluation and Secure Communication for Autonomous Driving
Published: 2020 | IEEE IoT Journal | Cited by: 94 articles

Design of Security Functionality for Next-Generation V2X Network Architecture
Published: 2021 | IEEE VTM | Cited by: 60 articles

Security Framework for Machine-to-Machine Communications in IoT
Published: 2016 | IEEE TII | Cited by: 215 articles