Applied Reinforcement Learning Researcher Telecom AI Data Science

Maverick Khaf

AI researcher, systems engineer, and educator specializing in reinforcement learning and telecom AI.

Montréal, QC, Canada

Ph.D. electrical engineer and applied AI researcher specializing in reinforcement learning for resilient 5G/6G and non-terrestrial communication networks.

10+ Years in AI & systems
20 Talks & workshops delivered
Systems Leadership

Building high-integrity teams and products that link research depth with delivery discipline across telecom, AI, and mission-critical systems.

Research & Writing

Translating complex ideas into clear pathways for engineers, policymakers, and communities through IEEE publications and long-form writing.

Teaching & Mentorship

Designing inclusive curricula, facilitating hands-on workshops, and mentoring engineers new to AI, resilient tech, and leadership.

Experience

Professional Experience

Research Assistant — ÉTS Montréal — LaCIME Lab

January 2020 – June 2026 Montréal, Canada
  • Designing cooperative RL agents for 5G/6G cognitive radio networks.
  • Published in IEEE venues and supervising interdisciplinary research teams.
Skills

Technical Skills

Research

Publications

7 peer-reviewed publications · 250+ citations as of June 2026 · Google Scholar

Education

Academic Background

Projects

Selected Work

Recognition

Awards & Honours

Languages

Spoken Languages

Urdu — Native English — C1 (IELTS 7.5) French Hindi Punjabi German Turkish
Media

Speaking & Press

Community

Volunteering & Outreach

Get in Touch

Open to collaborations, advisory work, and speaking engagements.