Rabab Al Zaidi

Dr. Rabab Al Zaidi is a Lecturer in Computer Networking at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. With 17+ years in academia and industry, she holds a PhD from the University of Essex and prior roles at Essex, Anglia Ruskin, and Central Lancashire. Her research focuses on network security, AI security, blockchain, and IoT, particularly in 6G and vehicular networks. She teaches IoT, routing, and cloud computing, and supervises PhD students.

Education:

• PhD in Electronic System Engineering, University of Essex (2014–2018)
• MSc in Software Engineering, University of Technology (2006–2008)

Research Interests:

• Network Security, AI Security
• IoT and 6G Networks
• Blockchain & Emerging Tech
• Cloud Computing & Mobile Sensor Networks

Publications: Recent work addresses FinTech cybersecurity frameworks, maritime security via AI-optimized cryptography, and latency modeling in blockchain-IoT systems. The Metaverse security paper proposes GAN-based intrusion detection.

Advising & Grants: Actively supervises PhD students but no specific grants mentioned. Part of the Informatics Research Centre.