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Dr. Ashraf Tantawy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Informatics at De Montfort University (DMU), UK. He holds a PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, USA, and has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). His industrial experience includes roles at British Petroleum, Qatar Gas, and Schneider Electric, focusing on embedded and safety-critical systems. He is affiliated with the Cyber Technology Institute (CTI) and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at DMU.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, USA
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, USA
- Engineering Management, University of Manchester, UK, 2015
Dr. Tantawy's research lies at the intersection of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Data Science. His work emphasizes the development of AI-driven methods for securing CPS, including reinforcement learning for autonomous systems, safety-security co-design, and decision-making under uncertainty. Application domains include autonomous vehicles, drones, smart cities, and industrial automation. He teaches courses such as Embedded Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, AI for Cyber Security, and Industrial Automation.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on model-based and data-driven approaches to CPS security, attacker modeling, intrusion detection, and risk assessment. The research spans both defensive and offensive security strategies, with increasing emphasis on machine learning and adaptive control in complex systems.
Scientific Awards and Certifications:
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Expert, International Society of Automation (ISA), 2015
Dr. Tantawy has secured and contributed to multiple externally funded research grants totaling over $1.5 million. As Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (CO-PI), he has worked on projects funded by NASA, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), Virginia Catalyst, and Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). His research leadership includes projects on adversarial attack detection in connected vehicles, smart city testbeds, renewable energy systems, and smart manufacturing. He is an active member of the IEEE and ISA, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements in secure and dependable systems.
He is involved with the Cyber Technology Institute (CTI) and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at DMU, contributing to interdisciplinary research in cyber security and intelligent systems. These labs support projects in AI-driven security, autonomous systems, and industrial IoT, fostering collaboration across academia and industry.
