Dr. Abdul Rehman is a Distinguished Research Professor at the Human Data Science Lab at Jeonju University, South Korea. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Hyper-Connectivity Convergence Technology Research Center, Kyungpook National University (KNU), South Korea, and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan. His academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions, reflecting a deep commitment to research, innovation, and education. Dr. Rehman earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, before pursuing an Integrated Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at KNU, Daegu, South Korea. His research interests include IoT, Social IoT, Industrial IoT, Data Science (AI, ML, DL), Social Networking, Small-World Problems, Smart Cities, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling for Decision Making, and Brain Mapping. Dr. Rehman has received several prestigious accolades, including the KINGS Scholarship Award for his Integrated Ph.D. studies at KNU and the Outstanding Researcher Award from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, KNU. An active contributor to the global research community, Dr. Rehman serves as a Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member for various international journals, including Digital Technologies Research and Applications. He has also played key roles in several international conferences, serving as a Session Chair at ICAIIC 2024, ICOT 2023 & IIHMSP 2023, ICAIIC 2023, ICSCA 2023, and CAIML 2022, among others. Additionally, he was the Publication Chair for ICOT 2020. His extensive involvement in academic conferences, editorial roles, and research collaborations underscores his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field. More details about his work and contributions can be found on his personal website: https://sites.google.com/view/drrehman/home.