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Kevin Curran is a Professor of Cyber Security at Ulster University, serving as Executive Co-Director of the Legal Innovation Centre and group leader for the Cybersecurity & Web technologies Research Group. He joined the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems in 1999 and has established himself as a leading expert in cyber security with over 800 published works. His academic home is within the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems at Ulster University's Magee Campus in Derry~Londonderry.
Professor Curran's research interests span multiple domains within cyber security, with particular expertise in location positioning within indoor environments, Internet security, and the intersection of legal technology with cybersecurity. His recent work demonstrates a strategic expansion into AI-driven security solutions, blockchain applications, and IoT security frameworks. His research shows a clear evolution from foundational networking research to contemporary applications addressing legal technology challenges and emerging security threats in connected environments.
His scholarly output reveals significant trends toward interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of cyber security and legal technology. Recent publications focus on applying machine learning and AI techniques to legal document classification, blockchain security for autonomous vehicles, and generative AI applications in cyber defense. His work consistently addresses practical security challenges while maintaining strong theoretical foundations.
- Engineering and Technology Board Visiting Lectureship for Exceptional Engineers
- IEEE Technical Expert for Internet/Security matters since 2008
- Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College
- Recipient of various patents in security technologies
- Founding Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence
Professor Curran has successfully secured and managed numerous UK and European Framework projects and Technology Transfer Schemes throughout his career. He serves as Co-Investigator on several major research projects including the Baker McKenzie Research Project (2017-2026), LFR: Legal Futures Research (2016-2026), and the Ulster Centre for Legal Innovation (2016-2026). His research group actively collaborates with industry partners and legal professionals to address real-world cybersecurity challenges. The Cybersecurity & Web technologies Research Group under his leadership focuses on practical security solutions while maintaining strong theoretical foundations.
As Executive Co-Director of the Legal Innovation Centre, Professor Curran bridges the gap between legal practice and technological innovation, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity applications for legal services. His team works on developing secure platforms for legal document processing, blockchain applications for contract management, and AI-driven tools for legal professionals while maintaining rigorous security standards.
