Individual researcher, Blockchain and Metaverse research lab, Iran
š Dr. Saeed Banaeian Far is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of electrical engineering with a focus on cryptography and blockchain technologies. Currently, he serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Yazd University, Iran, and as an invited teacher at the National University of Skills (NUS). Dr. Banaeian Far has contributed significantly to advancing blockchain security and privacy solutions and has received prestigious awards for his innovative research.
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Education
š Dr. Saeed Banaeian Far holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a major in Cryptography (2023) from Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch. His thesis focused on enhancing security and privacy in blockchain-based data auditing protocols. He also completed an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2016) at Islamic Azad University, Yadegar-e-Emam Branch, where his research explored anonymous authentication protocols. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2012.
Experience
š Dr. Banaeian Far is currently engaged as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Yazd University, funded by the Iran National Science Foundation. He also teaches courses such as Network Security and Internet Engineering at NUS. His prior roles include serving as a teacher assistant in blockchain-related courses and conducting research on emerging technologies like digital twins and blockchain protocols.
Awards and Honors
š Dr. Banaeian Far has been recognized for his outstanding contributions, including the “Dr. Berenjkoub Prize” from the Iranian Society of Cryptology (2024). He was an invited speaker at the 21st International ISCISC Conference (2024) and received two Best Paper Awards for his research on blockchain and cryptography at ITQM 2022 and ISCISC 2022.
Research Focus
š Dr. Banaeian Far’s research interests span applied cryptography, blockchain security, digital signatures, and privacy-enhancing technologies. He actively explores emerging fields like metaverse, NFTs, and digital twins. His innovative contributions aim to address challenges in security, privacy, and decentralized systems, paving the way for secure digital transformations.
Conclusion
š Dr. Saeed Banaeian Far is a passionate scholar driving innovation in cryptography and blockchain technologies. With a strong academic foundation and a growing list of impactful publications, he continues to contribute meaningfully to the field of cybersecurity and emerging digital ecosystems.
Publications
Saeed Banaeian Far and Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Bamakan, “Blockchain-based Reporting Protocols as a Collective Monitoring Mechanism in DAOs,” Data Science and Management (DSM), 2022. Abstract page ā PDF download
Saeed Banaeian Far and Maryam Rajabzadeh Asaar, “An Efficient Pairing-free Identity-based Certificateless Signcryption,” The ISC International Journal of Information Security (ISeCure), 2022. Abstract page – PDF download (Cited by: 10)
Saeed Banaeian Far and Maryam Rajabzadeh Asaar, “A Blockchain-Based Quantum-Secure Reporting Protocol,” Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications (PPNA), 2021. Abstract page – PDF download (Cited by: 8)
Azadeh Imani Rad and Saeed Banaeian Far, “Attacks Formulation and an Improvement of an Elliptic Curve-Based RFID/NFC Protocol,” EasyChair e-Print, 2021. Download
Saeed Banaeian Far and Azadeh Imani Rad, “Distributed Auditing Protocol for Blockchain-Based Transactions Using a Distributed Signature,” Security and Privacy (SPY), 2021. Abstract page – Download