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Dr. George O'Mahony serves as Head of Department of Computer Science at Munster Technological University (MTU) and is a CONNECT Associate Investigator with Research Ireland. He leads Ireland's Cyber Range infrastructure development and acts as WorldSkills Ireland Expert for Cybersecurity Skill 54, driving national cybersecurity initiatives through academia-industry collaboration.
Education:
- B.E. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Cork (UCC)
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Cork (UCC), 2021
His research pioneers cyber resilience frameworks for OT/IoT systems, zero-trust architectures, and machine learning applications in anomaly detection. He develops low-complexity security solutions for resource-constrained edge devices, with emphasis on wireless sensor networks, GPS applications, and penetration testing methodologies. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical infrastructure implementation.
Recent publications reveal accelerating focus on quantum-resistant cryptography, MQTT-ZT secure brokers, and unified cyber resilience models. His scholarly output consistently addresses interference detection in wireless networks while expanding into satellite communications security and AI-driven network customization, reflecting strategic adaptation to emerging cyber threats.
Research Leadership:
- CONNECT: Associate Investigator advancing cyber security research
- NCF Cyber Shock: Co-Principal Investigator
- Cyber Explore: Principal Investigator at MTU
- Cyber Range: National infrastructure lead (mobile/cloud)
- Horizon Telemetry: Core research team member
As STEM advocate and Cyber Futures Academy contributor, O'Mahony shapes cybersecurity education through WorldSkills Ireland engagement and industry-focused cyber range deployments that serve academic, governmental, and commercial sectors.
