Christos Chrysoulas

Christos Chrysoulas is an Associate Professor in Software Engineering at Heriot-Watt University's School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences in Edinburgh, UK. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Patras (2009) and has published over 71 research outputs focusing on Smart Grids, IoT, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, and cybersecurity.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Patras (2009)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, University of Patras (2003)

His research focuses on Smart Grids, Industrial IoT, Explainable AI, and Cybersecurity. Recent work explores generative AI applications in critical infrastructure protection, neurosymbolic learning for cyberattack detection, and cloud-native data platform architectures.

Key scientific achievements include:

• Best Paper Award, IFIPSEC 2024
• Leading Light Innovation 2022, Scottish Cybersecurity Awards
• Best Presentation Award, ICISS 2021

He leads the PROFEEDBACK COST Action project (2021-2025) and co-leads the GLASS EU project (2021-2024) focused on decentralized e-governance. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry innovation, sustainable cities, and quality education.