Bernard Butler

Dr. Bernard Butler is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing and Mathematics at the Walton Institute for Information and Communications Systems Science, South-East Technological University (SETU). He holds a PhD in Access Control System Specification (2016) and specializes in cybersecurity, terahertz communications, access control systems, and smart grid security. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in 6G networks, vehicular systems, and augmented reality.

• Affiliations: SETU Walton Institute
• Key Focus Areas: Terahertz nanonetworks, UAV security, quantum machine learning, and climate change sensing via 6G

Research Interests: Terahertz Engineering, Access Control Policies, and Vehicular Network Optimization. He explores disruptive technologies like the Internet of Paint (IoP) for environmental monitoring and AR applications in intelligent transportation systems.

His 2024 work on False Data Injection Attacks on UAVs highlights cybersecurity vulnerabilities in drone delivery systems, while 2025's IoP research pioneers smart material-based communication networks. Recent projects include 'ATLAS' (access control system dimensioning) and 'SWAGGER' (mobile/web deployment platforms).

Advising: Supervises PhD projects in UAV security, quantum machine learning, and smart grid security. Grants include leadership in two national projects (2008, 2014).

Labs/Teams: Active in the Walton Institute's communications systems research group, collaborating on 6G applications and environmental sensing technologies.