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Dr. Chamitha De Alwis is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science & Technology at the University of Bedfordshire, within the Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science. He holds a B.Sc. (First Class Honors) in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey, UK. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research Interests: Dr. De Alwis focuses on AI Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, 5G/6G technologies, Blockchain, and Edge Computing. His work spans cutting-edge areas such as quantum technologies for next-gen networks, smart grid security, and healthcare applications of edge computing. He has secured competitive research grants and contributes to high-impact projects in collaboration with industry and academia.
Teaching Areas: Cybersecurity, Network Security, and Mobile Communication. He actively supervises PhD students in these domains, including Mr. Mohammad Ahmad, Mr. Ahmad Kanbour, and Ms. Charithri Nanayakkara.
Publications: His recent work explores Edge AI, 6G architectures, blockchain in energy systems, and eHealthcare innovations. Notable trends include integrating AI with edge computing for real-time applications and addressing security challenges in 6G networks.
- Awards/Honors:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2024)
- Senior Member, IEEE (2021)
Grants & Collaborations: Secured multiple research grants supporting projects in Edge Computing, 6G technologies, and Smart Grid applications. Engaged with interdisciplinary teams in the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC) and the Institute for Research in Engineering and Sustainable Environment (IRESE).
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the School’s research institutes, contributing to initiatives in robotics, AI, and sustainable engineering. Involved in collaborative projects with industry partners to advance edge computing and cybersecurity solutions.
