Research and Teaching

Research and Development

My international reputation has attracted researchers including PhD students from around the world. I have consistently contributed to the advancement of knowledge and its application to society through rigorous research, innovative enterprise, and entrepreneurial initiatives. The esteem in which I am held is evident from my peer-reviewed publications.  The awards and accolades I have received throughout my career, including recognitions for teaching excellence and research contributions, are testimonies (see examples here) to my standing within the academic and professional communities. These honours are not only personal achievements but also contribute to the reputation of the institutions I represent.

Research Projects (grants, funded & income generation):

  • Investigating the cybersecurity challenges of Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management systems and simulating strategies to enhance efficiency and security in the business processes.
  • Investigation of Connected Intelligence and Cyber Security Within Industrial Applications for the Development of Innovative Solutions.
  • Machine Learning: Analysing predictive analytics, real-time performance and quality data to improve manufacturing shortages.
  • Developing and Optimising a Raytracing Lighting Engine for Interactive Rendering Applications.
  • A New Method of Determining Sediment Transport Using Ultrasonic Wireless Sensors.
  • A Study of Novice Programmer Performance and Programming Pedagogy (PhD awarded 2019).
  • AI and Machine learning in Fintech.
  • Performance analysis of digital twins in advance manufacturing and investigate how twins help to achieve industry 4.0.
  • The use of Internet of Things to improve the sustainability and environmental impact on older buildings and infrastructure.
  • A Novel Non-Intrusive Objective Method to Predict Voice Quality of Service in LTE Network.
  • Holistic Security 4.0. 

 

Research Areas & Interest:

  • Automation of Jun Porcelain teaching practices and its implications on current business practices (ongoing research in China)
  • Blockchain
  • Cybersecurity and Innovative Systems
  • Connected Intelligence and Cyber Security Within Industrial Applications for the Development of Innovative Solutions
  • Critical analysis of the legal and professional obligations surrounding the use of patient information in direct and indirect care
  • Computer/digital Forensics
  • Data Security, Governance, and Compliance
  • Digital Death and Avatar implications
  • Extend reality, vocational education and training (ongoing research in China)
  • Exploring digital death of avatars: an artistic investigation into the relationship between people and digital representations
  • Fintech and Blockchain Implications for SMEs
  • Information Technology and Operational Technology Cyber-security
  • Innovative Sensor and Networking Monitoring of Welsh Larch Timber
  • Investigating the cybersecurity challenges of Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management systems and simulating strategies to enhance efficiency and security in the business processes.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing
  • IoT and current business practices in Asia
  • ISO27001 implementation strategies to enhance efficiency and security in the business processes.
  • Network Security
  • NIST strategy design
  • Penetration testing
  • Performance analysis of digital twins in advance manufacturing and investigate how twins help to achieve industry 4.0.
  • Porcelain development using VR and AR in Henan
  • Simulation modelling, analysis and evaluation of communication networks
  • The role of cybersecurity towards digitalization and economic growth
  • Wireless Networks

 

Research Committees served on:

  • University Research Committee
  • Research Degree Committee
  • Faculty/Institute Research Committee
  • Doctoral College Committee
  • Research Admission Committee
  • Research Annual Review and Progression committee

 

Research Degree Examination:

Serve as research examiner (internal & external) internationally for PhD degrees, MPhil, MRes, MScRes.

 

Other Research Activities:

  • Wrote STEM research innovation strategy document
  • Support Research Excellent Framework (REF)
  • Involved in the development of University Research Regulations and Code of Practice handbook.
  • Led and organised monthly research seminars for researchers
  • Editorial Board Member
  • Reviewer for Journal Publications
  • International Program Committee Member
  • Conference Technical Program Committee member
  • Conference Keynote Speaker, Chair and Organiser
  • Research Degree Examiner (National and International)
  • Supervise research degrees (national and international)

 

Teaching Activities

I have consistently contributed to the advancement of knowledge and its application to society through writing modules curricula, validation documents and supervising projects. These honours are not only personal achievements but also contribute to the reputation of the institutions I represent.

My career, teaching excellence are testimonies (see examples here) to my standing within the academic and professional communities.

  • Academic External Examiner
  • External Validation and Reviewer
  • Programmed validation
  • University’s Internal Reader Panel for Validations
  • International Moderator (PG & UG)
  • Outreach activities (including organised and conducted taster sessions)
  • Career talks
  • Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) project supervision
  • Academic interviews (staff & students)
  • Mentoring
  • Personal Tutor (provide pastoral support, career development/progression and enrichment)
  • Led and organised educational trips (nationally and internationally)

 

Modules/subject areas Lectured

I have been actively lecturing since 2006 both part and full time in the areas of computing; cyber security, digital forensics, computer networks and knowledge management for postgraduate and undergraduate students.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2013 – present)

Postgraduate

Data Security Governance and Compliance (2019-current)
Emerging & Future Trends (2020)
Emerging Network Technologies (2014-2019)
Network Security (2014-current)
Security Analysis, Techniques and Procedures (2020-current)
Ethical Hacking (current)
Digital Forensics (current)
Project supervision (2013-current)

Undergraduate

Academic Seminar (2013-14)
Advanced Cybersecurity (2017-current)
Computer Forensics (2017-current)
Computer Networks (2014-16)
Computer & Network Architecture (2013-14)
Cybersecurity (2017-current)
Data Security and Compliance (2021-current)
Digital Signal Processing & Communications (2013-15)
Emerging Trends (2021-current)
Internet Security (2013-2017)
Network Management (2013 – 2019)
Network Operating Systems and Security (2016-2017)
Network Simulation (2015-16)
Wide Area Networks (2014 – 2019)
Wireless Networks & Protocol Design (2013-16)
Wireless Networks & Simulation (2016-18)
Project supervision (2013-current)

Coventry University (2010 – 2012)

Computer Systems and Networking
Information Systems
Introduction to E-Commerce
Business analysis
Management Information Systems
Systems and Connectivity
Ethical Hacking 1
Digital Technology and Society
Business Simulation
Advanced Information Systems
Systems Security
Advanced Network Management and Design
IS/IT Procurement