Dahlan Abdullah (Prof., Dr., Ir., M.Kom., IPU.) is listed as a member of the Innovation Development Division, Department of Media, Communication and Technology Development, of ICMI's Aceh regional organisation (Orwil) for 2026–2031. He is a professor of informatics technology at Universitas Malikussaleh (Unimal) in Lhokseumawe and has headed Unimal's master's programme in information technology. In 2025 he was selected as an assessor of lecturers' academic ranks for the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, evaluating promotions to associate and full professor.