Filip Holik

Dr. Filip Holik is a Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science, focusing on programmable networks for critical infrastructure cybersecurity. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Informatics from the University of Pardubice (Czechia), specializing in OpenFlow-based SDN and IoT security. Previously, he worked at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he developed digital substation simulators for cybersecurity training. He maintains an external associate professor role at NTNU and teaches cybersecurity courses for business professionals in Oslo.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering and Informatics, University of Pardubice (Czechia)

Research Interests:

• Software-defined networking (SDN)
• Programmable network architectures
• Cybersecurity in smart grids and OT systems
• eBPF-based programmability and resilience

Recent Work Trends: Holik's 2025 publications emphasize eBPF-based solutions for enhancing digital resilience in operational technology (OT) networks, focusing on programmable dataplanes, centralized orchestration, and dashboard-driven network management.

Awards: None listed.

Advising & Grants: No students listed. Active in collaborative research projects involving eBPF and critical infrastructure security.

Labs/Teams: Member of Netlab (Networked Systems Research Laboratory) at the University of Glasgow.