Dr Ashraf Mahmud

Dr. Ashraf Mahmud is a Programme Leader in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Secretary of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, UK & Ireland Chapter. A researcher at Delta Group, AVCN Institute, UWS, he specializes in AI, Data Science, IoT, Smart Grid, and Computer Networking.

With 20+ years of industry and academic experience, Dr. Mahmud has held key roles at University of Bedfordshire, University of Reading, and York St John’s University, leading modules in Big Data, Cloud Computing, IoT, and IT Project Management. Previously, he was a Research Associate on the UKRI-funded ReFLEX project, pioneering clean energy solutions for Smart Grids in Orkney.

His multidisciplinary expertise spans Computer Science and Statistics, complemented by leadership roles in IT management and consultancy. He earned his PhD in Computer Science (2019) from University of Bedfordshire, where he developed a real-time demand response pricing model for the Smart Grid.

Beyond academia, Dr. Mahmud has a strong background in voluntary organizations, IT consultancy, and supporting learning across diverse contexts.