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Find out about current and past PhD students at the CDT in Cybersecurity (listed by surnames in alphabetical order).
Kyle Beadle
PhD candidate supervised by Dr. Marie Vasek, whose research explores the ethics and governance of information technology, with a particular focus on surveillance and citizen participation in national cybersecurity. His work examines the social, technical, and ethical dimensions of involving citizens in the protection of critical national infrastructure. With an academic background spanning Computer Science and International Relations, he holds an MA in Intelligence and International Security from King’s College London, where his dissertation investigated the security and privacy implications of central bank digital currencies. Visit Kyle's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Daniel Blackwell
Daniel completed his MEng in Computer Science at University College London (UCL), which included a year abroad at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he specialised in low-level programming and computer architecture. After interning with Arm’s CoreSight team on instruction trace compression, he worked as a software developer at a startup providing real-time medical monitoring for motorsports, developing secure wireless transmission protocols and firmware. He later completed a PhD at UCL, where his research focused on identifying and preventing information leaks in software systems. Visit Daniel's Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis and LinkedIn profile.
Filippo Blancato
He is a PhD graduate supervised by Prof. Madeline Carr, whose research examined the geopolitical dimensions of cloud computing, focusing on resilience, diversity, and data protection. With a background in international relations and European affairs, he analysed how governments such as the US, UK, and EU balance developing competitive cloud ecosystems with dependence on foreign providers and data sovereignty. His experience includes policy work at Microsoft’s Government Affairs office in Brussels and an internship at the European Commission, where he contributed to telecommunications and 5G cybersecurity initiatives. Visit Filippo's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Robert Bose
He is a PhD researcher supervised by Dr. Tristan Caulfield and Prof. Madeline Carr, focusing on cyber risk profiling in the banking sector. After a career in financial services, including roles as CISO for US and European investment banks, he investigates real-time challenges in key risk indicators, their aggregation, and the consumption of cyber risk profiles by regulators. His research explores how regulators of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) banks in G5 countries can move from passive compliance assessments to active, near real-time monitoring, aiming to enhance transparency, trust, and partnership between banks and regulators while improving resilience against emerging cyber threats. Visit Robert's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Gabriele Brancati Abate
PhD researcher whose work aims to systematize the field of cybersecurity by investigating its foundational notions—such as systems and execution—through logic and formal methods. He is particularly interested in the semantical framework of Base-extension Semantics and collaborates closely with the Programming Principles, Logic, and Verification Group in UCL’s Computer Science department to advance this research. Visit Gabriele's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Sergi Bray
Sergi’s research focused on the growing threat of deepfake technology—realistic, computer-generated media that can deceive even with human oversight. His work demonstrates that people are unable to reliably detect image deepfakes, even with training or tools, and explored how these fakes contribute to emerging forms of digital harm. Sergi integrated deepfake threat and vulnerability analysis into mainstream cybersecurity research. Visit Sergi's Research Gate profile, LinkedIn profile and contact him via email (sergibray@pm.me).
Alexander Brennan
He is a PhD student supervised by Professor Shi Zhou and Dr. Sanaz Zolghadriha, focusing on online disinformation and the impacts of generative AI. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of York, where his dissertation developed a technique to improve social media bot detection using contextual information from open-source intelligence (OSINT). His research investigates misinformation’s effects on political polarization and information distrust, aiming to develop practical detection methods to counter disinformation online. Visit Alexander's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Gerard Buckley
PhD graduate whose research focused on privacy protection in an age of pervasive surveillance capitalism. With a background spanning engineering, business, and technology, he holds an MSc in Information Security from UCL, an MAI in Electronic Engineering from Trinity College Dublin, and an MBA. His career encompasses software and hardware development, senior management, and the founding and leadership of global data and technology businesses. His research examines technical and regulatory measures to rebalance the power asymmetry between individuals and large technology companies. Visit Gerard's Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis and LinkedIn profile.
Ales Cap
Ales is a PhD researcher studying the potential harms of generative AI on democratic processes, focusing on how synthetic content may affect the integrity of elections. Before his PhD, he worked as a management consultant on large-scale transformations, including NHS integration into an ICS, mergers in the UK energy sector, and designing operating models for a UK Ministerial Department. He holds an MSc in Psychology (Distinction) from UCL. Visit Ales' LinkedIn profile.
Pinaki Chakraborty
Pinaki is a PhD student supervised by Professor David Pym, focusing on computational logic and its applications to systems modelling through proof theory and model checking. He applies formal verification techniques to ensure systems meet security properties, with applications in sectors such as banking and healthcare. He holds a master’s degree in Statistics and Computer Science from the Indian Statistical Institute and is also interested in the intersection of computational logic with program verification and AI. Visit Pinaki's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Nichola Copson
PhD researcher focused on detecting and preventing child sexual abuse within the metaverse. With a background as a successful entrepreneur, she transitioned into academia to develop investigative solutions that protect vulnerable populations online. Alongside her research, she serves as a postgraduate teaching assistant for Forensic Psychology and Research Methods modules and is completing UCL’s Teaching Associate Programme to gain Advance HE Associate Fellowship (AFHEA) recognition. Visit Nicola's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Ahana Datta
A cybersecurity expert with leadership experience across the public and private sectors. She has written extensively on privacy, cyber risk, and governance, and currently researches global cybersecurity governance at University College London (UCL). Her work explores the evolving dynamics of digital security, including the “security–insecurity paradox,” the rise of AI in cyber offense and defense, and the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure. Ahana advocates for robust, scalable defenses and collective resilience against the growing complexity of global cyber threats.
Dr Phil Demetriou
Phil's research focuses on anomaly and intrusion detection within cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, combining expertise in systems security, machine learning, and distributed systems. With prior industrial experience in areas such as data aggregation, anomaly detection, and post-quantum cryptography, he also contributes to the academic community by organising UCL’s weekly Computer Science Hacking Seminar and teaching on systems engineering and cybercrime modules. Visit Phil's Research profile and LinkedIn profile.
Jennifer (Jay) Dwyer-Joyce
She is a PhD student supervised by Dr. Steven Murdoch, holding a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from Newcastle University. Her research focuses on classical cryptography and cryptographic certainty—the assurance that data remains untampered and any changes are detectable—and explores how modern technologies, including distributed systems like blockchain, can be applied to create verifiable and secure systems across different applications. Visit Jay's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Alexandros Efstratiou
He is a PhD graduate supervised by Prof. Emiliano De Cristofaro and Dr. Tristan Caulfield, whose research focused on the causes and effects of social polarization on social media, particularly around misinformation and barriers to healthy information environments. He holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of East Anglia and an MSc in Behavioural Science from Durham University, graduating top of his class in both. His work combined theories of prejudice, social identity, group psychology, and cognitive biases with computational social science methods to study public responses to scientific advice and the dynamics of online communities. Visit Alexandros' Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Stefanos Evripidou
He is a PhD graduate supervised by Professor Jeremy Watson, Professor Steve Hailes, and Dr. Uchenna Ani, with research focused on applying socio-technical theory to the security of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). He holds an MEng in Computer Science from UCL, specializing in Information Security. His work explored the use of AI to enhance CPS security while accounting for the social dimensions of these systems, including modelling AI with social attributes and integrating AI into CPS from a socio-technical perspective. Visit Stefanos' Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Marta Emili Garcia Segura
Supervised by Prof Mirco Musolesi and Prof Stephen Hailes, Marta's research explores harmful behaviours in multi-agent systems where agents are powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). Currently, she focuses on understanding the emergence of strategic deception in these environments and developing methods to quantify it. Visit Marta's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Aliai Eusebi
She is a PhD student advised by Dr. Enrico Mariconti, Dr. Marie Vasek, and Dr. Ella Cockbain, and funded by the EPSRC. She holds a BSc in Security and Crime Science from UCL and has completed study programmes in International Security and Intelligence at the University of Cambridge and in Machine Learning and Data Science at Fudan University. Before starting her PhD, she developed machine learning solutions for risk identification and management in cases of child exploitation, focusing on transparency and explainability. Her current research seeks to operationalise ethics in AI within the defence domain—bridging the gap between ethical principles and their practical implementation in high-impact, socially sensitive contexts. Visit Aliai's Google Scholar profile and LinkedIn profile.
Yingbo Fu
PhD student supervised by Professor Earl Barr and Dr. Ingolf Becker, working at the intersection of Software Engineering and Cybersecurity. His research focuses on using optional typing to reduce developer workload while maximizing type security and code navigation benefits. He holds an MSc in Software Engineering Systems from UCL and is exploring multidisciplinary approaches to cybersecurity that draw on economics, psychology, crime science, and philosophy. Visit Yingbo's LinkedIn profile.
Ganbat Ganbaatar
PhD researcher supervised by Dr. Tristan Caulfield and Dr. Enrico Mariconti, focusing on the global challenge of disinformation and its impact on democracy and societal stability. His research examines how disinformation campaigns exploit cultural, historical, and political contexts—particularly in smaller, vulnerable countries—to influence public perception, decision-making, and behavior. He holds an MSc in Management of Information Technology from the University of Sussex and a BSc in Mathematical Modelling from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, and previously worked across government, donor-funded projects, and private organizations in Mongolia. Visit Ganbat's LinkedIn profile.
Elodie Garceau
She is a PhD researcher supervised by Professor Madeline Carr and Dr. Melanie Garson, investigating the concept of cyberdiplomacy—the use of diplomatic actions by states to address and govern issues in cyberspace. She holds an MA in International Relations and European Studies from Aix-Marseille University, where her dissertation examined the impact of ICT on EU cultural policies and the role of the EU in promoting ICT adoption across member states. Her research sits at the intersection of politics and digital technologies, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to understand the governance of cyberspace. Visit Elodie's IRIS profile and LinkedIn profile.
Shreevanth Gopalakrishnan
He is a PhD researcher supervised by Prof. Stephen Hailes, focusing on threat vectors such as malicious passive sensing and adversarial attacks on AI systems, particularly in next-generation cellular and radar technologies. Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant on PETRAS projects (ELLIOTT and PSWaRMS) addressing the security of IoT and control systems in critical industries like water utilities. He holds an MEng in Aerospace Engineering (First-Class Honours) from the University of Bath and an MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Distinction) from Cranfield University. Visit Shreevanth's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Niamh Healy
With a background in law and international relations, Niamh's research explores cybersecurity through the lens of international politics. After studying National Security Studies at King’s College London and working on nuclear non-proliferation, Niamh became interested in how cyber issues shape global nuclear order and international governance. Now, she examines how cyber developments influence international order more broadly, focusing on global governance initiatives such as the UN’s Open-Ended Working Group and related expert bodies. Visit Niamh's Research profile and LinkedIn profile.
Chimdi Igwe
He is a PhD researcher supervised by Professor Madeline Carr, with a background in Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London and experience as a network consulting engineer designing security solutions for enterprise and industrial networks. His research focuses on the socio-political implications of cybersecurity in international contexts, particularly the challenges of diplomatic information sharing and cyber attribution, exploring the potential application of zero-knowledge proof schemes. Visit Chimdi's LinkedIn profile.
Libby Kent
PhD candidate supervised by Dr. Ingolf Becker and Dr. Nilufer Tuptuk, studying human factors in cybersecurity incident response teams. She holds a Bachelor's in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and applies her expertise in psychology to analyse team processes, tasks, and roles, investigating whether they align with our understanding of human behavior or need adjustment to optimize team performance. Visit Libby's LinkedIn profile.
Ilaria Pia La Torre
Ilaria holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Molise and an MSc in Security of Software Systems, during which an Erasmus traineeship at UCL strengthened her interest in privacy and security research. Her PhD research extends her MSc dissertation on information flow and fairness testing, aiming to develop methods to detect and describe hidden behaviours in large-scale, heterogeneous systems, with applications ranging from information leakage and unfairness to image processing. Visit Ilaria's LinkedIn profile.
Andrew Losty
He is a PhD researcher supervised by Dr. Anna Maria Mandalari, focusing on the security and privacy of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. His work examines how personal user information is collected, processed, and shared by IoT devices within existing legal and regulatory frameworks, while also exploring the development of additional security safeguards for resource-limited devices. Visit Andrew's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Demelza Luna Reaver
Demelza’s research examines how technology is used to facilitate abuse within intimate partner relationships, aiming to better understand and mitigate the risks of technology-facilitated abuse for dynamic safeguarding. She works closely with domestic abuse services to integrate technology-informed safeguarding into practical interventions and is committed to amplifying the voices of marginalised communities affected by such harms. Before beginning her PhD, Demelza worked extensively in the domestic abuse and anti-trafficking sectors, including roles at Refuge, Advance, Victim Support, and Hestia. She holds an MSc in War and Psychiatry from King’s College London and a BSc in Clinical Psychology from London South Bank University. Visit Demelza's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Lisa Malki
Lisa is a PhD researcher in the Information Security group with a background in computer science. Her research evaluates the privacy and safety of generative AI technologies, particularly large language models (LLMs), from a user-centered perspective. She holds a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction and previously worked as a research assistant at King’s College London on privacy in period-tracking apps, as well as a data scientist and programmer in industry. Her work combines user research and machine learning to create effective, privacy-preserving AI tools. Visit Lisa's IRIS profile and LinkedIn profile.
Ema Mauko
She is a PhD student supervised by Dr. Enrico Mariconti, investigating Crime as a Service. She holds a master’s degree in Security and Resilience: Science and Technology from Imperial College London and an undergraduate degree in Security and Crime Science from UCL. Her research explores emerging technology-driven threats and the evolution of traditional crimes from a socio-technical perspective, combining technical and interdisciplinary approaches to cybersecurity. Visit Ema's LinkedIn profile.
Tania Maynard-Browne
Tania specializes in helping SMEs navigate the complexities of data sovereignty and cybersecurity laws across jurisdictions. With a Master’s in International Commercial and Dispute Resolution Law, a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from the University of Bedfordshire, and a CIPD Level 7 HR qualification, she combines legal and HR expertise to support compliance and employee relations. Her international experience informs her insight into global regulatory challenges, and she continues to advance the discourse on cybersecurity and legal compliance for SMEs. Visit Tania's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Chizzy Meka
His research advances secure software engineering by introducing Information Retrieval (IR)-driven feature engineering techniques for predicting software vulnerabilities. By developing granular method-level models using token-based and Abstract Syntax Tree (AST)-based representations, the study demonstrates improved precision and recall in vulnerability prediction using machine learning classifiers. Results from his thesis show that IR-driven features enhance predictive performance, particularly in system-specific, release-by-release contexts, highlighting their potential to strengthen Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) practices. View Chizzy's PhD Thesis.
Nadine Michaelides
Specialising in the human factors of cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the psychological contract and its influence on cybersecurity behaviour. She has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and communications within major change and transformation programmes and has served as an Expert Cyber Psychologist for the European Agency of Cybersecurity (ENISA). Nadine has also supported global organisations in strengthening their security posture through the measurement of human factors and the development of targeted behavioural interventions. Visit Nadine's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Reza Moqadasi
An accomplished technology and cybersecurity leader, Reza serves as a Portfolio CIO/CISO advising on digital transformation, operational resilience, and cybersecurity across the deep tech, AI, and critical infrastructure sectors. With over two decades of experience he brings a proven record in business transformation and secure IT operations. Visit Reza's LinkedIn profile.
Meenatchi Sundaram Muthu Selva Annamalai
He is a PhD student supervised by Prof. Emiliano De Cristofaro, focusing on privacy in digital technology, federated learning, and distributed systems. He completed his undergraduate studies at Imperial College London, working on projects under Assoc. Prof. Yves-Alexandres de Montjoye, Luc Rocher, and Andrea Gadotti, and undertook a one-year Research Attachment at the Institute for Infocomm Research in Singapore under Dr. Khin Mi Mi Aung. His research investigates information leakage in deployed differentially private mechanisms and develops privacy-enhancing systems using techniques such as MHE and SMPC for collaborative analytics. Visit Meenatchi's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Jessica Neubauer
Jessica’s research applies computational text-mining and information retrieval methods to the study and detection of intimate partner abuse. Her work combines techniques from natural language processing and data science to analyse large-scale textual datasets in order to better understand patterns of abuse and their representation in digital spaces. Her current research focuses on two main areas: identifying and examining reports of psychological abuse on social media forums, and using computational text analysis to investigate the prevalence of non-fatal strangulation and tech-facilitated stalking and harassment in police case summaries.
Marilyne Ordekian
Marilyne’s research explores the interdisciplinary challenges at the intersection of regulation, business, and consumers in emerging technologies. Her work focuses on the self-regulation of cryptocurrency service providers and the use of artificial intelligence in the legal field, developing methodologies to address cybersecurity, privacy, and crime risks arising from regulatory uncertainty. A licensed junior lawyer specialising in financial and corporate crime, cybercrime, and public policy, she previously worked at a top international law firm on disruptive technology projects. She holds bachelor’s, taught master’s, and research master’s degrees in law, graduating top of her cohort, and co-founded the Cyberlaw Hub—an academic network advancing empirical research on technology regulation. Visit Marilyne's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Kart Padur
She is a PhD graduate supervised by Prof. Stephen Hailes and Dr. Hervé Borrion, with research focused on identifying, assessing, and evaluating hybrid threats. She holds a master’s degree from a joint Cyber Security program at Tallinn University of Technology and the University of Tartu, and previously worked in industry on cyber risk assessment in banking and the human aspects of cybersecurity in a fast-growing security company. Her research combines technical and multidisciplinary approaches to understand and address complex cyber threats. Visit Kart's LinkedIn profile.
Dr Antonis Papasavva
Antonis completed his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Emiliano De Cristofaro, focusing on detecting and characterising racism, misogyny, and other forms of discriminatory behaviour across online social networks using large-scale data processing and deep learning. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Frederick University of Cyprus, where his work in robotics and autopilot systems resulted in two IEEE publications, and an MSc in Data Science and Engineering from the Cyprus University of Technology, where he contributed to EU-funded projects including ReCRED, CONCORDIA, and ENCASE. Visit Antonis' Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis, LinkedIn profile and contact him via email (antonis.papasavva@alumni.ucl.ac.uk).
Akhil Polamarasetty
He is a PhD researcher supervised by Dr. Kevin Chetty and Dr. Leonie Tanczer, investigating the misuse of internet-connected devices for stalking and harassment in intimate partner relationships. His work aims to develop solutions, such as device fingerprinting, to create safer connected ecosystems. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He previously worked as a software engineer at Samsung Research India and volunteered as a consultant supporting survivors of technology-facilitated domestic abuse. Visit Akhil's LinkedIn profile.
Dan Ristea
He is a PhD graduate advised by Dr. Steven Murdoch and Dr. Enrico Mariconti, with research focused on validating privacy guarantees in systems that provide private access to data. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Information Security from UCL, and previously worked for seven years as a software engineer in internet-focused companies. His work bridges policy, ethics, and technology, aiming to ensure correct implementation of privacy protections such as GDPR and differential privacy and to develop tools that help developers identify and fix vulnerabilities in privacy-preserving systems. Visit Dan's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Luano Rodrigues
He is a PhD researcher supervised by Professor Madeline Carr, focusing on cyberattacks, attribution, and the use of zero-knowledge proofs in international cybersecurity. He holds a five-year bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Rio de Janeiro State University, including a year at Sciences Po Rennes, and a master’s degree from Sciences Po Strasbourg, where his dissertation examined EU policies addressing the surge of cyberattacks during the pandemic. His research combines international relations and cryptography to explore how cyber incidents can be attributed between states without revealing sensitive or strategic information. Visit Luano's IRIS profile and LinkedIn profile.
Sara Rubini
A PhD researcher whose work focuses on ideologically motivated cyber-attackers, integrating perspectives from criminology, political science, and computer science. She investigates the application of neutralisation theory to cybercrime, with particular interest in comparing far-left and far-right political hackers. Her research benefits from UCL’s multidisciplinary and international environment, which she first experienced during a 2019 exchange. Visit Sara's LinkedIn profile.
Maria Sandoval Bravo
She is a PhD researcher with a multidisciplinary background, holding a Master’s in Public Administration in Digital Technologies and Policy from UCL’s STEaPP and a bachelor’s degree in Socioeconomics. With 15 years of professional experience across public institutions, the private sector, and political campaigns in Chile, she has focused on digital technologies, policy, and cybersecurity. Her research examines the malicious use of technology to manipulate public opinion, exploring its ethical, economic, social, and political dimensions, and seeks to identify cybersecurity challenges and propose solutions to protect democratic processes. Visit Maria's IRIS profile and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Maria Corte-Real Santos
She is a PhD graduate with a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, now specialising in post-quantum cryptography. Her research focuses on isogeny-based cryptography, studying the hardness of finding maps between elliptic curves and improving attack algorithms, as demonstrated in his joint work published at CRYPTO 2022. She aims to develop new cryptographic protocols using isogenies, particularly for distributed systems, contributing to the development of cryptosystems secure against both classical and quantum computers. Visit Maria's Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis, LinkedIn profile and Website.
Dr Henry Skeoch
Henry’s research examines cybersecurity through an economic lens, focusing on how organisations can optimise investment, insurance, and evaluation decisions in the face of evolving cyber threats. With a background in both science and finance—holding an MSci in Natural Sciences (Chemistry) from Cambridge and an MSc in Finance from Imperial College—he previously worked as a Research Analyst in global markets before joining UCL’s Cyber Security CDT. His work explores topics such as cyberinsurance pricing, market structure, and modelling ransomware attacks, aiming to bridge economic theory and the technical realities of cybersecurity to deliver practical insights for decision-makers. Visit Henry's Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis and LinkedIn profile.
Karolina Skrivankova
She is a PhD student supervised by Prof. Steve Hailes, Prof. Mark Handley, and Prof. Madeline Carr, whose research explores how infrastructure systems—particularly building systems—can be designed for effective distributed coordination and connectivity without introducing instability or security risks. With a background in Computer Science from UCL, her work focuses on developing foundations for sophisticated, interconnected smart systems that extend beyond individual organisations, contributing to the broader vision of smart cities. Alongside her research, she serves as a postgraduate teaching assistant for several Computer Science modules, including Principles of Programming and Computer Systems. Visit Karolina's IRIS profile and LinkedIn profile.
John Solaas
He is a PhD researcher investigating adversarial attacks against autonomous vehicles, focusing on how these systems can be both exploited and protected. With a background in Criminology and Psychology, he holds an MSc in Crime Science from UCL, where he developed an interest in technology, data science, and cybersecurity. His master’s dissertation involved creating an agent-based model of hotspot policing using Python. Alongside his studies, he has developed a strong interest in ethical hacking, programming, and data science. Visit John's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Adrian Szvoren
PhD researcher focusing on cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems, particularly robotics. His work examines the vulnerabilities introduced by AI and machine learning, such as how slight manipulations of inputs can cause computer vision algorithms to misclassify objects and trigger unintended actions. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring both the effectiveness and cyber-resilience of ML models, given the potential for physical harm to robots and nearby individuals. Visit Adrian's Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Arianna Trozze
Arianna focuses on detecting and prosecuting financial crime involving cryptocurrencies. With a background in international policy and human geography, including degrees from Oxford and Franklin University Switzerland, she has previously worked on digital inclusion at the UN’s International Telecommunication Union and provided enforcement support at an international litigation firm. Her research adapts data science techniques from traditional finance to the crypto sphere, aiming to inform evidence-based policy, strengthen prosecution capabilities, and support responsible innovation in digital financial services. Visit Arianna's Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis and LinkedIn profile.
Maria De Almeida Sineiro Vau
She is a PhD researcher with a background in both science and social sciences, holding a BA in War Studies and an MA in Science and International Security from King’s College London. Her research focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and security, particularly examining AI’s role in influence operations, misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, and hate speech. She is also interested in AI bias, its interaction with emerging technologies like biometrics, and its impact on trust and epistemic stability. Visit Maria's IRIS profile and LinkedIn profile.
Dr Antoine Vendeville
Antoine holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from France, where she developed a strong interest in the mathematical modelling of social networks through research internships. Her research focuses on how groups of users can prevent the spread of harmful or false information online. Using mathematical approaches to analyse opinion dynamics and influence on social media, her work aims to improve understanding of these networks and help mitigate the impact of fake news, malicious campaigns, and other online threats. Visit Antoine's Research Gate profile, PhD Thesis and LinkedIn profile.
Charles Westphal
He is a PhD researcher co-supervised by Prof. Mirco Musolesi and Prof. Steve Hailes, whose work focuses on using deep reinforcement learning to understand, predict, and counteract deception and the spread of misinformation. After earning an MChem in Chemistry, he worked as a cement scientist before completing an MSc in Physics at the University of Leeds, where he specialised in using chaotic differential equations for data encryption. He later gained industry experience as a research analyst in the telecommunications sector before beginning his doctoral research. Visit Charles' Research Gate profile and LinkedIn profile.