Ahmed Walid Amro

Ahmed Walid Amro is a Researcher at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology within NTNU's Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, specializing in cybersecurity for critical maritime infrastructure and autonomous systems. His work bridges theoretical security frameworks with practical maritime applications.

Education:

• PhD in Communication and Cybersecurity for Autonomous Passenger Ferry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2023)

Research Interests:

Dr. Amro's expertise spans Cyber Risk Assessment, Network Traffic Analysis, and Secure System Development, with pioneering work in maritime cybersecurity and autonomous vessel protection. His research integrates MITRE ATT&CK frameworks for threat modeling and develops AI-enhanced solutions like the cPAID defense framework. Current focus areas include LPWAN security, navigation system integrity, and cyber-physical risk assessment.

His publication trajectory reveals consistent innovation in autonomous maritime security, evolving from communication architectures (2021) to AI-driven certification (2025). Key trends include threat-informed defense-in-depth strategies, digital twin applications, and cross-domain risk assessment methodologies applicable to both energy and transportation sectors.

Dr. Amro leads major initiatives including Autoferry (autonomous passenger ferries), CertifAI (AI-enhanced cybersecurity certification), and cPAID (cloud-based AI defense). He serves on program committees for ACM CPSS and IEEE CyberShield workshops, reflecting his influence in critical infrastructure security. As part of NTNU's cybersecurity department, he contributes to Norway's leadership in maritime cyber defense research.