12 papers
Lightweight Deep Learning-Based Channel Estimation for RIS-Aided Extremely Large-Scale MIMO Systems on Resource-Limited Edge Devices
Muhammad Kamran Saeed, Ashfaq Khokhar, Shakil Ahmed
Next-generation wireless technologies such as 6G aim to meet demanding requirements such as ultra-high data rates, low latency, and enhanced connectivity. Extremely Large-Scale MIM…
QSAFE-V: Quantum-Enhanced Lightweight Authentication Protocol Design for Vehicular Tactile Wireless Networks
Shakil Ahmed, Amika Tabassum, Ibrahim Almazyad +1
With the rapid advancement of 6G technology, the Tactile Internet is emerging as a novel paradigm of interaction, particularly in intelligent transportation systems, where stringen…
Quantum Noise-Aware RIS-Aided Wireless Networks Using Variational Encoding and Signal Stabilization
Shakil Ahmed
This paper presents a noise-aware quantum-assisted framework for blockage prediction in reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-enabled wireless networks. The proposed architectur…
OSI Stack Redesign for Quantum Networks: Requirements, Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions
Shakil Ahmed, Muhammad Kamran Saeed, Ashfaq Khokhar
Quantum communication is poised to become a foundational element of next-generation networking, offering transformative capabilities in security, entanglement-based connectivity, a…
Predictive Position Estimation for Remote Surgery under Packet Loss Using the Informer Framework
Muhammad Hanif Lashari, Shakil Ahmed, Wafa Batayneh +1
Accurate and real-time position estimation of the robotic arm on the patient's side is crucial for the success of remote robotic surgery in Tactile Internet environments. This pape…
Quantum-driven Zero Trust Framework with Dynamic Anomaly Detection in 7G Technology: A Neural Network Approach
Shakil Ahmed, Ibne Farabi Shihab, Ashfaq Khokhar
As cyber threats become more complex, modern networks struggle to balance security, scalability, and computational efficiency. While quantum computing offers a promising solution,…