5G Innovation Lab

The 5G Innovation Lab is an advanced research facility at NUST specializing in post-quantum cybersecurity, quantum-resistant communication protocols, and AI-augmented cyber defense systems for government, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors.

PI’s Profile

 

Dr. Abdul Razzaque

PhD IT (Cyber Security) – NUST | Post-Doc (AI, Cyber Security) – UK Expertise: Formal Modeling, Quantum Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Defense System Security

Lab Capabilities/Resources

  • Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC): Indigenous algorithms, device integration, secure communication platforms
  • Secure Defense Systems: Tactical networks, encrypted C2 architecture, quantum-secure drone communication
  • AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Threat detection, network anomaly prediction, automated defense systems
  • 5G Research: Network slicing security, edge computing,
  • Hardware Security: TRNG/QRNG modules, secure boot systems, encrypted devices
  • Quantum Computing & Quantum Machine learning

Human Resource

Typical Enrollment of lab researchers: 4-6 MS researchers

Contact Us

Dr. Abdul Razzaque 
Contact No.: +92 335 8295009
Email: a[email protected] 

Lab Equipment/Resources

  • 5G core simulation platforms
  • GPU-enabled PQC development clusters TRNG/QRNG modules
  • High-performance AI servers
  • 5G test bed.

Projects

  1. Quantum-Resistant Encryption Framework for Pakistan’s Critical Digital Infrastructure
  2. Quantum-Resistant Tactical Communication Network for Special Operations
  3. Quantum-Secure Drone Operations for Defense and Strategic ISR Missions
  4. Post-Quantum Secure Payment Server for Financial Transaction Systems
  5. Secure Command & Control (C2) Communication Architecture
  6. AI-Powered Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure
  7. Comprehensive Quantum Technologies Training & Certification Program