Mr Maruf Farhan

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Biography

Maruf Farhan is a Lecturer in Computing and Cybersecurity at the University of Sussex International Study Centre, specialising in teaching, curriculum development, and student support across Foundation, International Year 1, and Pre-Master’s programmes. With over six years of experience in academia and industry, he is passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment, designing authentic assessments, and facilitating student engagement in STEM disciplines. Maruf holds an MSc in Cybersecurity (with Distinction) from Northumbria University, where his research focused on blockchain technology applications in fraud detection. He brings practical expertise in programming (Python, Solidity), cybersecurity (ethical hacking, risk management, penetration testing), and managing assessments within higher education. Actively engaged in research and professional development, Maruf has contributed to publications, attended major conferences, and is currently completing the AFHEA programme at Sussex. His teaching philosophy centres on combining real-world industry trends with evidence-based pedagogy to inspire and equip diverse international learners for academic and professional success.

 PUBLICATIONS

1.  Self-Sovereign Identities and Content Provenance: VeriTrust—A Blockchain-Based Framework for Fake News Detection . Farhan, M.; Butt, U.; Sulaiman, R.B.; Alraja, M.. Future Internet 2025, 17, 448. https://doi.org/10.3390/fi17100448

2.  GAECT: A Gamified AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity Training Framework for UK STEM Programs.

Maruf Farhan, Dr. Usman Butt, Dr Rejwan Bin Sulaiman, Madhuki Rajapakshi

Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR 2025), IEEE Xplore.

 3.Blockchain: A secure solution for identifying counterfeits and improving supply chain reliability. M. Farhan, R. B. Sulaiman, and A. H. Nur, 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Electrical, and Smart Systems (iCACCESS), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024, pp. 1-6, https://doi.org/10.1109/iCACCESS61735.2024.10499525.

 4. Disrupting the Ballot Box: Blockchain as a Catalyst for Innovation in Electoral Processes.M. Farhan, A. H. Nur, A. Salih and R. B. Sulaiman, 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Electrical, and Smart Systems (iCACCESS), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024, pp. 1-6 https://doi.org/10.1109/iCACCESS61735.2024.10499541

5. Blockchain-Based Railway Ticketing: Enhancing Security and Efficiency with QR Codes and Smart Contracts. Farhan, M., Butt, U., Nur, A.H., Zaman, S. and Sulaiman, R.B. (2025) Accepted for presentation at the 4th International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (ICCIT), 18 April 2025. DOI: 10.1109/ICCIT63348.2025.10989409

6. Comprehensive Forecasting of Smart Grid Stability Using Advanced Deep Learning and Machine Learning Models. Zaman, S., Sulaiman, R. B., Nur, A. H., Farhan, M., & Butt, U. Accepted: The International Conference on Computer and Applications , IEEE/ICCA'24 (Sixth Edition, BUE).IEEE/ICCA Proceedings in SCOPUS. Conference date: December 17-19, 2024. DOI:10.1109/ICCA62237.2024.10928074

 7. Comprehensive Skin Disease Identification Using Augmented Data and Transfer Learning: Achieving Optimal Accuracy with Sequential Models. Zaman, S., Sulaiman, R. B., Nur, A. H., & Farhan, M. Accepted: The International Conference on Computer and Applications IEEE/ICCA'24 (Sixth Edition, BUE). IEEE/ICCA Proceedings in SCOPUS. Conference date: December 17-19, 2024. 10.1109/ICCA62237.2024.10927843

 8.Enhancing Lung Cancer Classification with MobileNetV3 and EfficientNetB7: A Transfer Learning Approach, S. R. Das, A. Salih, R. Bin Sulaiman and M. Farhan, 2024 International Conference on Computer and Applications (ICCA), Cairo, Egypt, 2024, pp. 1-8, 10.1109/ICCA62237.2024.10927970

9.Enhancing Secure Access and Authorisation in Healthcare IoT through an Innovative Framework: Integrating OAuth, DIDs, and VCs. Maruf Farhan, Abdul Salih, and Usman Butt. 2023. In Proceedings of the 2023 6th International Conference on Information Science and Systems (ICISS '23). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 254–261. https://doi.org/10.1145/3625156.3625193

10. Developing blockchain technology to identify counterfeit items enhances the supply chain's effectiveness. Farhan, M., and Sulaiman, R.B., FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Technoprise Letters, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 123–134, 2023. https://www.fmdbpub.com/user/journals/article_details/FTSTPL/105

11. Book Chapter: Blockchain Technology with AI: The Impact on the Healthcare Sector. Farhan, M. (2024), Blockchain and AI’, pp. 23 57. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003162018-2/empowering-healt. hcare-maruf-farhan

12. Book Chapter: Blockchain Technology to Detect Fake Products. Farhan, Sulaiman, R.B., and Nur, A.H. (2024), ‘Blockchain technology to detect fake products’, in Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science, IGI Global, pp. 1–32. Link: https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/346164.

 13. Eavesdropping in Bluetooth Networks. International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology,  Farhan, M. and Abosata, N. 13(2), pp. 79-85. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14741/ijcet/v.13.2.5

Role

As a Tutor in Computing and Cybersecurity at the University of Sussex International Study Centre, delivered engaging instruction across Foundation, International Year 1, and Pre-Master’s programmes. Led modules in data structures, programming, and professional computing, developed lesson plans aligned with industry trends, offered academic and pastoral support, and provided detailed feedback to foster student growth and inclusivity. Contributed to ongoing curriculum development and upheld academic standards through collaborative and student-centred teaching practice.

Community and Business

Maruf Farhan is a Lecturer in Computing and Cybersecurity at the University of Sussex International Study Centre. With over six years of academic and industry experience, Maruf is committed to bridging the gap between university learning and professional practice. He actively contributes to curriculum development and innovative teaching, focusing on preparing international students for success in STEM fields. Beyond teaching, Maruf collaborates on research projects related to blockchain, fraud detection, and digital transformation. He develops authentic assessments and delivers student-centered support, fostering inclusion and employability. Maruf engages with professional networks, attends major conferences, and works to integrate current industry trends into his modules. His outreach includes research partnerships, academic publishing, and promoting digital literacy through community-based initiatives.