Ernest Foo

Ernest Foo is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on cybersecurity, particularly in industrial control systems, wireless sensor networks, and vehicular communication systems. He holds a PhD from QUT and has extensive experience in network communications and information security education.

Research Interests:
• Industrial Control Systems Security
• Smart Grid Security
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• VANET (Vehicular Ad Hoc Network) Security
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems

Key Projects:
• ARC Linkage grant with Powerlink (electricity transmission authority)
• SCADA security laboratory design and development
• Research on IEC 61850 substation automation standards

Awards:
• Best Paper Award at the 2nd International Cyber Resilience Conference (2015)

Teaching Contributions:
• Courses: Networks, Network Planning, Security Technologies
• Guest lectures in Unix Network Administration and Security

Labs and Facilities:
• QUT SCADA security research laboratory