Ioannis Sfyrakis

Ioannis Sfyrakis is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Teesside's School of Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies. His research focuses on System Security, Cloud Computing, Smart Contracts, and Remote Attestation. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Newcastle University (2019), an MSc in Advanced Computer Science (2012), and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Greenwich. He has contributed to major projects like PRISMACLOUD and CASCAde, focusing on topology certification and cryptographic libraries. Current roles include leading the CyberThemis project (Innovate UK) and collaborating on cybersecurity education initiatives like CyberPathway.

Education: PhD (Securing Unikernels), MSc (Contract Compliance Checker), BSc (Computer Science). Projects: CASCADE (2017–2023), PRISMACLOUD (2015–2018), CyberPathway (2025). Research interests span smart contract architectures, blockchain hybrid systems, and cryptographic security assurance.

Key contributions include UniGuard (SGX-based unikernel protection), hybrid blockchain models, and graph signature schemes. His work emphasizes practical implementations and real-world security challenges in cloud and distributed systems.