Tutorials
Following Tutorials are going to be held the details are as follows.
| Title | Title of Tutorial | Speaker | Venue | Tutorial Chair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00AM to 3:00PM | Internet of Things Internet of Things (IoT): The Key Enabler of a Smart Quality Life | WAFEEQ OMRAN, National Health Regularity Authority, Bahrain | Dept. of Telecommunication Engineering | Dr. Abdul Latif & Engr. Rizwan Ali Shah |
| 09:00AM to 11:00AM | The Sound of Wellness: A Centralized Dashboard and Music Therapy Prototype for Enhanced Healthcare Management | Dr. Shama Siddiqui (DHA Suffa University) Dr. Anwar Ahmed Khan (Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship) | Dept. of Electronics Engineering | Dr. Attiya Baqai |
| 11:00AM to 01:00PM | Cybersecurity Challenges Unveiled: A Practical Demonstration of Digital Threats and Solution | Dr. Muhammad Asad Arfeen, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan | Dept. of Software Engineering | Prof. Dr. Qasim Arain |
| 03:00PM to 6:00PM | Embedded Internet of Things in the Era of 6G Networks | Dr. Waleed Ejaz, Lakehead University, Canada | Dept. of Telecommunication Engineering | Dr.Faheem Umrani & Engr. Mehran Memon |
1. Title: Embedded Internet of Things in the Era of 6G Networks
Speaker: Dr Waleed Ejaz, Lakehead University, Canada
Description: This tutorial covers technical knowledge and skills to develop Internet of Things (IoT) systems in the era of 6G networks. The tutorial focuses on the sensors, embedded systems, networking and communications, cloud computing, and cybersecurity aspects of the IoT systems. Attendees will learn about evolving wireless technologies including 6G networks, reconfigurable wireless networks, WiFi, Bluetooth, and protocols for IoT.
Tutorial Objectives:
• Describe different components of an IoT system.
• Describe the concept of hardware, software, and interfacing for IoT systems.
• Develop programs for embedded sensors and IoT devices.
• Categorize and compare modern wireless networks for IoT systems.
• Analyse the real-time performance of IoT protocols for connectivity.
Topics to be covered:
• Introduction to the Internet of Things
• Sensors and Embedded systems
• Evolving wireless technologies for IoT systems
• Cloud computing platforms for IoT Systems
• Analytics and application design
• Cybersecurity, safety, privacy and reliability.
2. Title: Internet of Things (IoT): The Key Enabler of a Smart Quality Life
Speaker: Wafeeq Ajoor, National Health Regularity Authority, Bahrain
Abstract: With the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution, over 75 billion connected things in the world are expected by year 2025 and 50% of all world data will come from IoT devices and sensors (expected to generate a total of 150 yottabytes) – nearly reaching 90% of the world’s data created in the last 3 years. IoT brings up great requirements in terms of types and volume of connected devices, generated data from these devices, different environments coverage, battery-operated devices, form factors, and multiple communication ranges, communication protocols for real-time and mission critical applications, and diversity of traffic ranging from 3 bytes of data for telemetry to HD video streams for surveillance. IoT presents unique challenges such as efficient
service discovery between devices, sleep mode management, communication between devices, radio to use, application requirement, and power constraint. The tutorial will present a comprehensive introduction of the IoT ecosystem including an IoT overview (what/why, challenges, markets, services/applications, standards & regulations), wireless IoT technologies, 3GPP mobile IoT technologies, IoT platforms, IoT analytics, IoT security, and IoT business.
Tutorial Objectives:
• List the motivating factors, key goals and requirements of IoT
• Deep understanding of the IoT ecosystem and its capabilities
• Comprehension of various IoT connectivity technologies, their pros and cons, features and impacts on IoT architecture
• Appreciate the important of IoT standards & regulations
• Awareness of the IoT data platforms and IoT data value chain
• Discuss IoT data security and privacy
• Explain IoT market, business models, and how-to be an IoT entrepreneur.
3. Title: Cybersecurity Challenges Unveiled: A Practical Demonstration of Digital Threats and Solution
Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Asad Arfeen, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan.
Abstract: In this talk Dr. Asad Arfeen and his team of National Centre of Cyber Security will present theory and practical aspects and implications of digital threats to end point and server systems running various types of operating systems and application layer software. Both offensive and defensive aspects of digital threat shall be covered. In addition, a demo of safeguarding mechanism will also be presented.
4. Title: The Sound of Wellness: A Centralized Dashboard and Music Therapy Prototype for Enhanced Healthcare Management
Speaker: Dr. Shama Siddiqui (DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan), Dr. Anwar Ahmed Khan (Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship).
Abstract: The use of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has expanded to encompass innovative techniques of alternative medicine, which are integrated with IoT and mobile applications to reduce the burden of healthcare both on patients and the state. In this tutorial, we will focus on our work developing a centralized dashboard and automated music therapy architecture using simple IoT hardware. While music therapy is not a new concept, it has traditionally been delivered in clinics or adopted individually without expert guidance.
For the first time, we have attempted to integrate IoT technology with music therapy to create a more accessible and effective approach to managing general and mental health issues such as pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. The tutorial will begin with an overview of the emerging trends and research in IoMT and music therapy, followed by a detailed discussion of our work on the centralized dashboard and automated music therapy system for general/mental health management. The demonstration will showcase a preliminary hardware prototype developed for managing anxiety, which incorporates NodeMCU, pulse oximetry, and SPO2 sensors to collect data and categorize the risk level on the centralized dashboard. The hand-held device will then play appropriate music to help manage anxiety.
In summary, this tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of integrating IoT technology with music therapy for healthcare management. Attendees will gain insights into the emerging trends and research in IoMT and music therapy and will have the opportunity to witness a demonstration of our prototype.