Dr Ahmad Sahban Rafsanjani

Dr Ahmad Sahban Rafsanjani

  • Senior Lecturer
  • Programme Leader of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Information Technology (Computer Networking and Security)
Department of Smart Computing and Cyber Resilience
  • School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr. Ahmad Sahban Rafsanjani is the Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Computer Networking and Security) and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Smart Computing and Cyber Resilience, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. He holds a PhD in Network Security and a master’s degree in information security from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

He leads initiatives on cybersecurity curriculum enhancement, industry collaborations, and student development at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, positioning himself at the forefront of cybersecurity education and innovation. He was recently awarded for Excellence in Enterprise and Innovation at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing cybersecurity education and engagement.

His research interests include network security, blockchain, cryptography, IoT security, and threat intelligence, and he has published extensively in top-tier journals and conference proceedings. Also, he is a Senior Member of IEEE, a member of the IEEE Computer Society, and a member of the ACM.
 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD in Network Security, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia (2022)
  • Master in Information Security, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia (2014)
  • CCNA, CEH, CHFI, CEI

Research Interests

  • Network security
  • Blockchain
  • IoT Security
  • Threat Intelligence

Teaching Areas

  • Network and Information Security
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Digital Forensics

Courses Taught

  • Networking Principles
  • Network Security
  • Advanced Topics in Computer Security
  • Certified Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures
  • Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator

Notable Publications

  1. 2025 - Jie, C. Y., Jasser, M. B., Ajibade, S. S. M., Chua, H. N., Wong, R. T., Rafsanjani, A. S., & Majeed, A. P. A. (2025, February). A survey on swarm intelligence algorithms for optimizing path planning. In 2025 21st IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing & Its Applications (CSPA) (pp. 283-288). IEEE. 
  2. 2025 - Lim, M. C. E., Chen, B. H. C., Lim, L. Y., Shanbagamaran, T., Lim, D. Y. J., Hlaing, N. W., & Rafsanjani, A. S. (2025). Analysis of Forensic Disk Imaging Tools for Data Acquisition and Preservation. Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering, 4(2), 158-181. 
  3. 2025 - Jun, D. T. J., Rafsanjani, A. S., Aslam, S., & Behjati, M. (2025). Human Factors in Information Security: A Quantitative Study with Technical Solutions to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks. Digital Threats: Research and Practice. 
  4. 2025 - Aslam, S., Aung, P. P., Rafsanjani, A. S., & Majeed, A. P. A. (2025). Machine learning applications in energy systems: current trends, challenges, and research directions. Energy Informatics, 8(1), 62. 
  5. 2024 - Rafsanjani, A. S., Kamaruddin, N. B., Behjati, M., Aslam, S., Sarfaraz, A., & Amphawan, A. (2024). Enhancing Malicious URL Detection: A Novel Framework Leveraging Priority Coefficient and Feature Evaluation. IEEE Access. 
  6. 2024 - Emambocus, B. A. S., Jasser, M. B., Zet, L. C., Ajibade, S. S. M., Wong, R. T., Chua, H. N., & Rafsanjani, A. S. (2024, March). A Clustering Algorithm Employing Salp Swarm Algorithm and K-Means. In 2024 20th IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing & Its Applications (CSPA) (pp. 108-113). IEEE. 
  7. 2024 - Sarfaraz, A., Chakrabortty, R. K., Aslam, S., & Rafsanjani, A. S. (2024, December). Optimized Key Recovery for Blockchain Wallets in Sustainable Supply Chains. In 2024 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) (pp. 343-347). IEEE. 
  8. 2024 - Emambocus, B. A. S., Jasser, M. B., Tan, S. H., Ajibade, S. M., Chua, H. N., Wong, R. T., & Rafsanjani, A. S. (2024, August). An optimized Harris Hawks algorithm for enhancing ANN performance in prediction tasks applied in sales domain. In 2024 IEEE 14th International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE) (pp. 112-117). IEEE. 
  9. 2024 - Jie, C. C. M., Rajah, D. S. A. M., Ganisen, G. A., Chandran, T. A., Rafsanjani, A. S., & Jasser, M. B. (2024, June). A Secure Data Sharing Platform in the Era of Web 3.0 by Leveraging the Power of Blockchain Technology. In 2024 IEEE International Conference on Automatic Control and Intelligent Systems (I2CACIS) (pp. 291-296). IEEE. 
  10. 2023 - Rafsanjani, A. S., Kamaruddin, N. B., Rusli, H. M., & Dabbagh, M. (2023). QsecR: Secure qr code scanner according to a novel malicious url detection framework. IEEE Access. 
  11. 2023 - Kian, C. L., Rafsanjani, A. S., Ramly, A. M., Jasser, M. B., & Pajooh, H. H. (2023, December). Multi-Layer Network Authentication Methods for IoT Devices. In 2023 IEEE 11th Conference on Systems, Process & Control (ICSPC) (pp. 373-378). IEEE. 
  12. 2023 - Emambocus, B. A. S., Jasser, M. B., Rejepov, S., Chua, H. N., Rafsanjani, A. S., & Al-Hadi, I. A. A. Q. (2023, August). An optimized hybrid dragonfly algorithm applied for solving the optimal reactive power dispatch problem in smart grids. In 2023 IEEE 13th International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE) (pp. 269-274). IEEE. 

Achievements & Accolades

2025 – Title:  Bridging the Cyber Skills Gap: A Hackathon-Based Approach for Designing Cybersecurity Education.

Duration: 2025 – 2027
Sponsor:   Team Finland Knowledge (TFK)
Role: Principal Investigator, Malaysia

2025 - Awarded for Commendation for Excellence in Enterprise and Innovation, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University

2024 - Title:  Enhancing Healthcare Data Security and Privacy by Leveraging Web 3.0: A Path Towards Sustainable Development and Equity.

Duration: July 2024 – June 2025
Sponsor:   SUNWAY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACCELERATOR GRANT SCHEME
Role: Principal Investigator 
 

2024 - Title: Blockchain-Powered Sustainable Supply Chain.

Duration: April 2024 – March 2025
Sponsor:   SUNWAY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACCELERATOR GRANT SCHEME
Role: Co- Investigator

2022 – Awarded Certification of Excellence for PhD Thesis, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Title: Malicious URL detection framework using priority coefficient and feature evaluation
 

Professional Associations

  1. Senior member of IEEE
  2. Member of IEEE Computer Society
  3. Member of the ACM