Liliana Pasquale

Liliana Pasquale is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin (UCD), and a funded investigator at Lero – the SFI Research Centre for Software. She holds a PhD in Information and Communication Technology from Politecnico di Milano (2011) and has conducted research at IBM TJ Watson Research Center (2008). Her research focuses on requirements engineering, adaptive security, forensic readiness, and GDPR compliance in cyber-physical systems, with applications in transportation networks, industrial control systems, and smart spaces.

**Education**: PhD in Information and Communication Technology (Politecnico di Milano, 2011); Professional Certificates in University Teaching & Learning (UCD).

**Research Interests**: She investigates adaptive security mechanisms, forensic readiness for software systems, and runtime models for complex systems. Key areas include vulnerability assessment of transportation networks, stealthy attack detection in industrial systems, and human-centric cybersecurity for smart homes.

**Grants & Awards**: Recipient of the Lero Research Award (2024), Runner-Up for IEEE Best Paper Award (2023), and numerous best reviewer recognitions. Active in grant initiatives such as the €1.2M 'Towards Forensic-Ready Software Systems' (2018–2019).

**Teaching**: Coordinates UCD's MSc in Cybersecurity, including modules like 'Secure Software Engineering' and 'Leadership in Security'. Develops blended learning strategies for professional learners.

**Professional Activities**: Serves on program committees for ICSE, SEAMS, and FSE. Co-chaired the Student Volunteer Committee for ESEC/FSE 2024 and participates in industry collaborations through UCD’s IT Strategy Group.

**Lab/Teams**: Leads the SPARE research group, focusing on secure software engineering and adaptive systems. Collaborates with Lero and industry partners on cybersecurity challenges.