11.09.2026
Professor Jahankhani brings extensive experience in higher education, academic leadership and research, with expertise spanning cyber security, information security, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, space governance, satellites and drones.
He gained his PhD from Queen Mary College, University of London, before joining the University of East London (UEL) in 1999, where he became the university’s first Professor of Information Security and Cyber Criminology in 2010. In 2016, he joined Northumbria University London Campus/QAHE as Programme Leader for MSc Cyber Security, where he also worked to develop the campus’s research activity.
Throughout his career, Professor Jahankhani has worked with industry on research addressing real-world challenges across UK and European information security, digital forensics, Critical National Infrastructure and law enforcement.
Professor Jahankhani is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics and General Chair of the annual International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability (ICGS3).
A highly published academic, he has edited and contributed to more than 40 books covering areas including cyber criminology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, space law, autonomous technologies and leadership. He has also contributed to more than 400 conference and journal publications and has extensive experience supervising doctoral research.
Professor Mohammad Dastbaz, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of MLA College, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Professor Jahankhani to MLA College. Hamid brings a wealth of academic and research experience, alongside an impressive record of working at the intersection of higher education, technology and industry. His appointment strengthens our academic leadership at an important stage in MLA’s development, as we continue to broaden our academic portfolio, develop our research capability and build on the quality of education we provide to professionals around the world.”
Professor Hamid Jahankhani, Chief Academic Officer at MLA College, said:
“I am very pleased to be joining MLA College at such an important point in its development. MLA’s approach to flexible higher education, its international community and its strong connection between academic learning and professional practice provide an exciting foundation for future growth. I look forward to working with colleagues across the College to strengthen our academic and research activity, support innovation and ensure that our programmes continue to respond to the changing needs of students, professionals and industry.”
Professor Jahankhani’s appointment further strengthens MLA College’s academic leadership as the institution continues to develop its academic portfolio, research activity and provision for professionals around the world.
