Geir Olav Dyrkolbotn

Geir Olav Dyrkolbotn is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Center for Cyber and Information Security (CCIS). He leads the NTNU Malware Lab and the Cyber Defence research group. His expertise bridges academic research with military experience from over 25 years in the Norwegian Armed Forces.

• PhD in Information Security from Gjøvik University College
• MSc in Computer Science from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH)

His research focuses on cyber defense, reverse engineering, and malware analysis, with significant work in side-channel attacks and machine learning. He has contributed to hardware security, IoT vulnerabilities, and digital forensics through publications spanning 2006–2024.

Recent publications highlight trends in malware detection via low-level features, hardware reverse engineering, and IoT security, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to cyber threats. Collaborative works with institutions like IEEE and Springer demonstrate his industry and academic impact.

Geir supervises PhD student Sergii Banin, leads critical research labs, and contributes to education through courses like Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis. His work emphasizes practical applications in military and civilian cyber infrastructure defense.