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Khan M.Fahim Ferdous

    Department of Information Networking for Innovation and Design　Professor
    Course of　Information Networking for Innovation and Design　Professor
Last Updated :2025/04/19

Researcher Information

Degree

  • PhD（The University of Tokyo）
  • MS（The University of Tokyo）

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Research funding number

  • 30809299

J-Global ID

Profile

  • Dr. Fahim Khan is a Professor at Toyo University. Prior to joining Toyo University, he had been serving as a Senior Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo, from where he also obtained his MS and PhD. Khan’s current research focus includes:


    • Developing security measures for the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber-physical systems, and smart spaces

    • Exploring the intersection between context-awareness and security in ubiquitous computing

    • Designing pervasive systems and applications using machine learning, AI, GenAI and blockchain

    • Exploring Internet safety and online behavior using natural language processing, language models, LLMs and data analytics

    • Leveraging Educational Technology and Learning Sciences for CS, STEM and SDGs education

    A Senior Member of IEEE, Khan is a recipient of IEEE Japan Medal, and a member of ACM. He is also a globally selected member of ACM Future of Computing Academy (ACM-FCA), an initiative which brings together next-generation leaders in computing to carry the computing community into the future.


    Beyond his academic ambit of Computer Science, he has shown remarkable excellence and leadership in various extracurricular activities. He serves in the Advisory Council to the prestigious Harvard Business Review, and works as a Faculty Advisor to Science and Technology Leadership Association (STeLA) – a youth-led organization that strives towards fostering leadership skills among the brightest students of top-notch universities in the USA, Japan, Europe and China. He was selected as an international delegate to the G8 Youth Summit 2013, which brings together the most dynamic and intelligent ascending leaders from the G8 nations to propose innovative solutions to topical global issues. He was also selected as the sole student representative from the University of Tokyo to the G8 University Summit in 2011.

Research Areas

  • Informatics / Information security / Cybersecurity, Access control, eTRON, Blockchain
  • Informatics / Computer systems / IoT, Ubicomp, Smart city, Internet safety, SDGs and ICT
  • Informatics / Intelligent informatics / Data science, Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI (GenAI), Natural language processing
  • Informatics / Learning support systems / EdTech, CS/STEM education, Gamification

Academic & Professional Experience

  • - Today  Toyo UniversityInformation Networking for Innovation and Design (INAID)Professor
  • Islamic University of Technology (IUT)Computer Science and EngineeringLecturer
  • The University of TokyoInterfaculty Initiative in Information Studies Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information StudiesAssistant Professor
  • The University of TokyoInterfaculty Initiative in Information Studies Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information StudiesSenior Assistant Professor
  • Toyo UniversityFaculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design (INIAD)Associate Professor

Association Memberships

  • IEEE   ACM   IEEE Professional Communication Society   Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)   International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Hong Kong   Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (SDIWC), USA   International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Singapore   European Alliance for Innovation (EAI)   IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)   IEEE Consumer Technology Society   IEEE Communications Society   IEEE Computer Society   

Published Papers

Conference Activities & Talks

  • Leveraging Generative AI for Education: Opportunities and Challenges  [Invited]
    Fahim Khan
    12th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management (ICCCM 2024), held in conjunction with 8th International Conference on Communications and Future Internet (ICCFI 2024)  2024/07  Invited oral presentation  Kagoshima University  Kagoshima University and University of Münster (Germany)
     
    Comprising approximately 86 billion neurons and trillions of synapses among them, the human brain represents an incredibly complex structure with intricate folding and interconnected regions. In contrast, the neural network architectures of modern large language models (LLMs) appear deceptively simple. Yet, these LLMs astound us by emulating human-like languages with astonishing sophistication. Fueled by these powerful LLMs, the advent of generative AI (GenAI) has stunned the world with potential disruptive impacts across all industry sectors. The domain of education is no exception. According to Grand View Research, the AI education market revenue is projected to reach USD 32.27 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 36% from 2022 to 2030. Indeed, GenAI holds immense promise for revolutionizing education, but it also presents challenges. This talk will explore how GenAI can be harnessed in education, examining both its potential benefits and associated risks. We will then delve into a case study featuring a GenAI-powered application for language learning, grounded in pedagogical principles and learning sciences.
  • Keynote Speech on "Engineering Research Methodology and Prospects of Higher Education in Japan"  [Invited]
    M. Fahim Ferdous Khan
    Seminar Organized by BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT)  2023/09  Keynote oral presentation
  • Keynote Speech on "Research Methodology for Quality Research and Higher Education Opportunities in Japan"  [Invited]
    M. Fahim Ferdous Khan
    Seminar Organized by Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), IEEE BUBT student branch and affiliate groups  2023/09  Keynote oral presentation
  • Rethinking Reward; Rethinking Courage: Exploring the Ethical Dimension of Leadership for a Sustainable Planet Earth
    M Fahim Ferdous Khan
    8th World Youth Forum “Right to Dialogue” organized by Association Poesia e Solidarietà in collaboration with International Centre for Studies and Documentation on Youth Culture, Department of Humanities (University of Trieste, Italy), and Higher School of Modern Languages for Interpreters and Translators  2015/10  Oral presentation
  • Phronetic Risk Management: Towards a Synergy among Knowledge, Wisdom and Ethics for a Sustainable Future of Mankind
    M. Fahim Ferdous Khan
    Beijing Forum Student Panel, approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education, and under the auspices of the Beijing Municipal Government, co-sponsored by Peking University, Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, and Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies  2012/11  Invited oral presentation

Awards & Honors

  • 2024/11 IEEE IEEE TOWERS Best Award
     Athena: AI Programming Mentor international_society 
    受賞者: Yadanar Lin;Fahim KhanAt the 21st IEEE Transdisciplinary-Oriented Workshop for Emerging Researchers (IEEE TOWERS) held at Kanagawa Institute of Technology on November 23, 2024, Yadanar Lin gave a poster presentation titled “Athena: AI Programming Mentor” and won the TOWERS Best Award, which is awarded to the most highly rated presenter out of approximately 70 presenters from universities across Japan. Based on pedagogical principles that facilitate learning and creative thinking, Lin developed Athena, a multimodal AI programming tutor leveraging an open-source LLM and retrieval augmented generation (RAG). The effectiveness of Athena was demonstrated through a user study with actual programming students. Lin is a 4th year undergraduate student from the Khan laboratory at INIAD.
  • 2024/07 IIAI International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics Best Paper Award at IIAI AAI 2024
     A Cooperative Card Game for Learning Social Media Etiquette JPN international_society 
    受賞者: Toshiki Katanosaka;Fahim Khan;Ken SakamuraThe paper titled “A Cooperative Card Game for Learning Social Media Etiquette,” co-authored by Toshiki Katanosaka (1st year PhD student at Khan Lab, INIAD), Fahim Khan (Professor at INIAD) and Ken Sakamura (Founder of INIAD and Director of INIAD cHUB) has won the Best Paper Award at the 16th International Conference on Learning Technologies and Learning Environments (LTLE 2024), held in conjunction with the 16th International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics 2024 (IIAI AAI 2024). Congress papers were awarded in 4 categories: Honorable Mention Award, Competitive Paper Award, Outstanding Paper Award and Best Paper Award (Top category). Featuring 8 international conferences, the week-long congress was sponsored by the International Institute of Applied Informatics (IIAI) and supported by Takamatsu Convention and Visitors Bureau. The congress was held in Sunport Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan from July 6 to 12. The IIAI AAI congress 2024 received a total submission of 293 papers from 17 different countries/regions. After rigorous review, 87 papers were selected as regular papers. The congress proceedings are published by IEEE Computer Society and will be archived in IEEE Xplore and IEEE CSDL (Scopus-indexed). It is worth mentioning that Prof. Khan serves in the Technical Program Committee of the congress, and he also chaired two sessions at IIAI AAI 2024.
  • 2023/10 IEEE IEEE TOWERS WIE Best Award
     FluentCard: A ChatGPT-Powered Flashcard Application for Vocabulary Learning international_society 
    受賞者: Tran Xuan Anh;Fahim KhanAt The 20th IEEE Transdisciplinary-Oriented Workshop for Emerging Researchers (IEEE TOWERS) held at Kanagawa Institute of Technology on October 22, 2023, Ms. TRAN XUAN ANH, a 4th year undergraduate student from the Khan laboratory at INIAD, won the IEEE TOWERS WIE Best Award.
  • 2022/03 IEEE Tokyo Section IEEE Japan Medal
     international_society 
    The IEEE Tokyo Section awarded the “IEEE Japan Medal” to Dr. Khan in recognition of his elevation to senior member. The front surface of the magnificent bronze medal displays the engraved portrait of prominent polymath Hiraga Gennai (1729-1780), a pioneer of electrical technology in Japan. The pattern on the back surface of the medal imitates the “Erekiteru” (electrostatic generator), for the invention of which Hiraga Gennai is most well-known.
  • 2021/11 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Elevation to Senior Membership
     international_society 
    Dr. Khan, an associate professor at the Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design (INIAD), has been elevated to the grade of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Senior Member in November 2021. Headquartered in New York, IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The institute and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe. The Senior Member grade is an elite status of membership in the IEEE, representing international recognition for technical and professional excellence. Only about 8% of IEEE’s over 400,000 members from more than 160 countries hold this prestigious status, which, according to IEEE, “requires extensive experience, and reflects professional maturity and documented achievements of significance”. Dr. Khan is grateful to Sharlene Brown, IEEE Region 3 Senior Member Elevation Coordinator (2020-2021) for nominating him, and to Miriam P. Sanders, IEEE Division VII Director (2020-2021) and Dr. Cleopatra Cabuz, Vice President for Technology and Partnerships at Honeywell SPS, USA for supporting his application as references. IEEE presents each newly elevated senior member with an elegant wooden plaque with bronze engraving. Besides, the IEEE Tokyo Section awarded the “IEEE Japan Medal” to Dr. Khan in recognition of his elevation. The front surface of the magnificent bronze medal displays the engraved portrait of prominent polymath Hiraga Gennai (1729-1780), a pioneer of electrical technology in Japan. The pattern on the back surface of the medal imitates the “Erekiteru” (electrostatic generator), for the invention of which Hiraga Gennai is most well-known. It is worth mentioning that previously Dr. Khan was globally selected as a member of the ACM Future of Computing Academy, an initiative to foster the next generation of computing leaders.
  • 2021/07 Honorable Mention Award for paper at IIAI-AAI
     Quiz and Treasures: Development of a Web-based Learning Platform using Gamification international_society 
    The paper titled “Quiz and Treasures: Development of a Web-based Learning Platform using Gamification,” co-authored by Toshiki Katanosaka (1st year Master’s student at Khan Lab, INIAD) Fahim Khan (Associate Professor at INIAD) and Ken Sakamura (Dean of INIAD) has won Honorable Mention Award at the 10th International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics 2021. Featuring 8 conferences, the congress was sponsored by the International Institute of Applied Informatics (IIAI), and due to the ongoing pandemic, it was held online from July 11 to 16. The congress proceedings will be published by IEEE Computer Society, and archived in IEEE Xplore and IEEE CSDL (Scopus-indexed).
  • 2020/11 IEEE IEEE WIE Award in 12th IEEE Career Development Essay Contest 2020
     The Pandemic-Triggered Paradigm Shift in Education: Experience of an Engineering Faculty Member international_society 
    INIAD associate professor Fahim Khan has been awarded at the 12th IEEE Career Development Essay Contest for his essay titled, “The Pandemic-Triggered Paradigm Shift in Education: Experience of an Engineering Faculty Member”. The award, which included a certificate of excellence and a cash prize of 10,000 yen, was sponsored by IEEE Japan Council Women in Engineering (WIE) affinity group.
  • 2020/01 IEEE & IEIE Best Paper Award Gold Prize at IEEE ICEIC 2020
     A Distributed Approach to Delegation of Access Rights for Electronic Health Records ESP international_society 
    受賞者: Fahim Khan;Ken SakamuraThe paper titled “A Distributed Approach to Delegation of Access Rights for Electronic Health Records,” co-authored by Fahim Khan (associate professor at INIAD) and Ken Sakamura (Dean of INIAD) has won the Best Paper Award Gold Prize at the 19th International Conference on Electronics, Information, and Communication (ICEIC 2020) held in Barcelona, Spain in January 2020. The award includes a certificate and a cash prize of 300 US Dollars. Three best paper awards were conferred at the conference in three different categories of Gold, Silver and Bronze from 86 regular papers that were selected for oral presentation. The conference was organized by IEIE and IEEE.
  • 2018/12 Outstanding Paper Award at ICT4sHealth 2018
     international_society 
    受賞者: Fahim Khan;Ken Sakamura
  • 2017/04 ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Globally selected member of ACM-FCA, an initiative to foster the next generation of computing leaders
     international_academic_award 
    Fahim Khan, associate professor at INIAD, Toyo University, has been inducted as a member of the Future of Computing Academy (FCA). The academy is an initiative of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest scientific and educational computing society. ACM-FCA is an initiative created by ACM to support and foster the next generation of computing leaders. The Academy is a platform that enables the next generation of researchers, practitioners, educators and entrepreneurs to develop a coherent and influential voice that addresses challenging issues facing the field and society in general. The ACM-FCA seeks to harness collective action to define and launch new ACM initiatives that will carry the computing community into the future. The 46 inaugural inductees, representing the brightest young computing professionals of the present generation, are an international group, originally from 19 different countries. Dr. Khan is the only inductee selected from Japan. As a member of the ACM-FCA, Dr. Khan was invited to join the 50th anniversary of the Turing Award in San Francisco, the most prestigious technical award in the field of Computing and often referred to as the Nobel Prize in Computer Science. As part of the grand program, he was also selected to take part in a small group discussion with Turing laureates Martin Hellman (2015) and Andrew Yao (2000).
  • 2016/09 IEEE Best Paper Award at IEEE ICEMIS 2016
     A patient-centric approach to delegation of access rights in healthcare information systems international_society 
    受賞者: Fahim Khan;Ken Sakamura
  • 2016/02 IEEE Outstanding Paper Award at IEEE ICACT 2016
     A secure and flexible e-health access control system with provisions for emergency access overrides and delegation of access privileges international_society 
    受賞者: Fahim Khan;Ken Sakamura
  • 2014/11 IEEE Best Paper Award at IEEE GHTCE 2014
     international_society

Research Grants & Projects

  • Establishment of an open mobility guide and platform toward 2020 and beyond (Toyo University Special Research Project Grant Program)
    Toyo University：
    Date (from‐to) : 2017 -2020
  • City Platform as a Service – Integrated and Open (CPaaS.io)
    Horizon 2020 EU-Japan Project：
    Date (from‐to) : 2016 -2018
  • Secure Ubiquitous Computing Platform
    Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan：
  • enPiT (Education Network for Practical Information Technologies)
    Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan：

Teaching Experience

  • Computer Software Exercise (Cybersecurity)
    Toyo University
  • Cybersecurity
    Toyo University
  • Computer Science Essentials-4 (Computer Networks and Security)
    Toyo University
  • Computer Science Essentials-3 (Data Science)
    Toyo University
  • Research Communication
    Toyo University
  • Mathematics for Information Science
    Toyo University
  • Database and Big Data Analysis
    Toyo University
  • Introduction to Data Science with Python
    United Nations University
  • Computer Science Essentials-2 (Algorithms, Web Application, and Database Management)
    Toyo University
  • Computer Science Essentials-1 (Python programming, Web Technology, and Agile Software Development)
    Toyo University
  • Introduction to Interdisciplinary Information Studies-2
    The University of Tokyo
  • Introduction to Interdisciplinary Information Studies-1
    The University of Tokyo
  • Numerical Methods and Analysis
    Islamic University of Technology
  • Database Management Systems
    Islamic University of Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
    Islamic University of Technology
  • Computer Graphics
    Islamic University of Technology
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
    Islamic University of Technology

Committee Membership

  • 2020 - Today   ACM ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest)   Coach, INIAD Teams
  • 2020 - Today   Toyo University   Advisor, Algorithm Caballeros (INIAD Programming Circle)
  • 2010 - Today   Session Chair / Track Chair / Technical Program Committee Member of IEEE and ACM international conferences (too many to list)
  • 2010 - Today   Reviewer Committee of IEEE and ACM international conferences (too many to list)
  • 2020 -2021   HULT prize, Toyo University   Panel of Judges
  • 2016 -2018   Horizon 2020 EU-Japan Project on City Platform as a Service – Integrated and Open (CPaaS.io)   Japan-side Security Work Package Leader
  • Member, Advisory Council of Harvard Business Review (HBR)
  • 8th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, ICCIT 2005   Editorial Board
  • 8th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, ICCIT 2005   Organizing Committee
  • Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia   External Graduate Thesis Examiner
  • Mosharaka for Research and Studies, Jordan   Congress and Conference Board Member
  • Elsevier Journal on Vehicular Communications   Reviewer Panel
  • IEEE Transaction on Very Large Scale Integration Systems   Reviewer Panel
  • Wiley Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience (CCPE) Journal   Reviewer Panel
  • Engineering and Technology Reference, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)   Reviewer Panel
  • International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA)   Reviewer Panel
  • IJARAS: International Journal of Adaptive, Resilient and Autonomic Services, IGI Publishing, USA   Reviewer Panel
  • International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems (IJCDS)   Reviewer Panel
  • IAES IJ-AI: IAES International Journal on Artificial Intelligence   Reviewer Panel

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