Gerhard P. Hancke Jr

Gerhard P. Hancke Jr is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong. He holds visiting appointments at the University of Pretoria and University of Johannesburg, and contributes to research in system security, cyber-physical systems, and smart sensing applications.

• Bachelor and Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria (2002, 2003)
• PhD in Computer Science, University of Cambridge's Computer Laboratory (2008)

His research focuses on security evaluation and development of smart card/RFID systems, with applications in cyber-physical and pervasive computing environments.

• Senior Member of the IEEE
• Chartered Engineer with UK Engineering Council

Previously worked at the ISG Smart Card Centre (Royal Holloway, University of London) and the Advanced Sensor Network group at the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.