Pradip Sharma

Dr. Pradip Sharma is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity & AI at the University of Aberdeen, UK, within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences, Department of Computing Science. He is a globally recognized academic and researcher with expertise in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Edge Computing.

His research interests span multiple domains including Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Edge Computing, Software-defined Networking, and IoT Security. Dr. Sharma's work focuses on developing innovative solutions for security challenges in emerging technologies, with particular emphasis on privacy-aware AI systems, secure data sharing frameworks, and intelligent network security mechanisms. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations across healthcare, smart mobility, and consumer electronics domains.

• Senior Fellowship Advance HE (SFHEA)
• IEEE Senior Member (SMIEEE)

Dr. Sharma actively supervises doctoral researchers and is accepting new PhD students in Computing Science. His funded research portfolio exceeds £1M from sources including EPSRC, Innovate UK, and international agencies. Current projects include 'Secure, Privacy-aware, and Trusted Data Share in Smart Mobility' (EPSRC, £200K), 'ZECURE Data Exchange Platform' (Innovate UK, £236K), and 'Quantum-resistant Cybersecurity' (Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, £73K). He also serves as an editor for leading journals and is a regular keynote speaker at international conferences.