Biju Issac

Dr. Biju Issac is an Associate Professor and Head of Subject (Networks and Cyber Security) at Northumbria University's Computer and Information Sciences Department. He directs the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and leads the CyberNets Research Group. With a PhD in Networking and Mobile Communication, he holds a Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

• Affiliations: Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Information and Computer Security, Alan Turing Institute collaborator, and former Programme Leader for BSc (Computer Networks and Cyber Security) and BSc (Computer and Digital Forensics).
• Education: PhD (Networking & Mobile Communication), MCA (First Class), BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Research Interests: Cybersecurity (malware/botnets), AI/ML applications, IoT security, satellite/drone networks, secure routing protocols, Android security, and cloud computing optimizations.

His Northumbria Cyber Clinic partners with law enforcement (NEBRC) to train students as ethical hackers and protect local businesses. Notable awards include the 'Innovator of the Year' (Dynamites 2020) and finalist for Excellence in Cybersecurity (IET 2020).

Key Projects: Funded projects with Lockheed Martin Space (vulnerability detection tool) and the Alan Turing Institute (AI security for defense). Supervises PhD students in AI-driven cybersecurity, ransomware detection, and federated learning applications.

Professional Activities: Editorial roles in journals like IEEE Access, peer-reviewer for multiple publications, and advisor to the EPSRC Peer Review College.