Mahmoud Elkhodr is a cybersecurity researcher and senior academic at Central Queensland University, Australia, specialising in Internet of Things security, blockchain integration, and emerging wireless technologies. His research portfolio spans IoT security frameworks, digital health applications, AI-enhanced cybersecurity, and the convergence of next-generation networking technologies in smart city environments. Elkhodr has authored over a hundred scholarly publications in high-impact venues, including IEEE conferences and journals, and other leading academic publications. His recent books include "Generative Artificial Intelligence Empowered Learning" and "Networks of the Future" (CRC Press). His current research focuses on the security implications of autonomous agent systems, blockchain-enabled trust mechanisms, and the development of comprehensive frameworks for securing Internet of Agents deployments in critical infrastructure.

1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Emerging Applications of IoT in 6G-Enabled Intelligent Environments
4 Security and Blockchain Integration in 6G-Enabled IoT Systems 5 Case Study Scenario: Integration of AI, IoT, Blockchain, and 6G in Futuristic Smart Cities 6 Agentic Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities 7 IoT 2.0 - The Internet of Agents for Next-Generation Smart Cities 8 Securing IoT 2.0: Safety, Trust, and Governance for the Internet of Agents 9 Open Research Questions 10 Conclusion and Research Implications