Ismael Essop

Dr. Ismael Essop is the Deputy Head of the School of Engineering and an Associate Professor in Digital Solutions and Security at the University of Greenwich. With over 20 years in higher education, he specializes in anomaly intrusion detection systems (AIDS) for IoT and IoMT networks. His doctoral research focused on dataset generation for AIDS in IoT networks. He leads curriculum development and strategic initiatives in teaching, research, and employability, while maintaining industry ties through the Tech Industry Gold Educator Network.

Education: Holds a BSc (H), MSc, PhD in relevant fields, along with certifications such as Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), MIET, and PGCE in Education. His roles include external examiner, faculty panel reviewer, and program accreditation contributor for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeships.

Research focuses on cybersecurity for IoT/IoMT, including intrusion detection systems, mobile device authentication, and testbed development. His work appears in journals like Electronics, Sensors, and IEEE Access, alongside conferences like IEEE CAMAD and IFIP.

Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his leadership roles indicate significant contributions to academic governance and program development. External examiner roles highlight his industry-relevant expertise.

Labs/Teams: Active in developing security testbeds for IoT networks and collaborates with industry partners on practical cybersecurity solutions.