Sikandar Ejaz

Montréal, QC

I am a PhD student in Information and Systems Engineering. I am a part of Ptidej and the Next Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, Montreal.

Communicating our Research with Stakeholders to Achieve Alignment and Trust

Feb 23, 2026

In smart cities, technical sophistication alone does not guarantee impact. Urban systems are socio-technical ecosystems involving municipalities, infrastructure operators, technology vendors, regulators, and citizens. Stakeholder

Running a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Model in EnergyPlus

Nov 17, 2025

Introduction In my previous blog posts, I explored the role of IoT middleware across multiple smart-city applications, emphasising its contributions to enhanced security, better overall

High-Profile Access Control Breaches

Jun 9, 2025

Introduction Over the past few years, even the biggest tech firms have fallen victim to attacks exploiting weak or misconfigured access controls. Attackers have leveraged

Access Control in Smart Cities: An Overview

Feb 2, 2025

Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a transformative technology, enabling connectivity and communication between billions of devices across diverse sectors, including smart cities,

Smart Building Security: The Role of IoT Middleware in Balancing Connectivity and Privacy

Nov 6, 2024

As the world becomes more urbanised, smart buildings are emerging as a powerful solution to address energy efficiency, safety, and operational productivity. These structures are