Hatem Ahriz

Dr. Hatem Ahriz is a Professor at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research. His academic journey began with a BSc in Computer Science (1987-1992), followed by an MSc (1993-1994) and PhD in Artificial Intelligence (1994-1998).

Dr. Ahriz's research has evolved from constraint satisfaction and optimization problems to cutting-edge cybersecurity applications, with particular expertise in Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). His work combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and security frameworks to develop innovative solutions for threat detection and cyber defense systems.

His recent publications (2019-2024) show a clear shift toward cybersecurity applications, with multiple papers on APT detection frameworks, machine learning approaches for threat analysis, and cyber physical systems security. This represents a natural progression from his earlier foundational work on distributed constraint satisfaction problems.

• Active supervision of PhD students in cybersecurity
• Current research project on AI-powered vulnerability detection systems
• Teaching expertise in database systems and information security

Dr. Ahriz maintains active collaborations with industry partners, as evidenced by his project with CyberShell Solutions to develop a SaaS platform for Cyber Threat Intelligence. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in critical infrastructure protection and enterprise security.