Mohamed Sedky

Professor Mohamed Sedky holds the position of Professor of Cyber-Physical Systems at Staffordshire University. He previously founded SKM Communication Systems and served as a lecturer at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology before joining Staffordshire in 2003. His roles include MSc Computer Science Deputy Award Leader and BSc Internet of Things Award Leader. He leads research at AVA Technologies Ltd, focusing on real-time video analytics algorithms such as Spectral-360®, which addresses security, safety, and business intelligence applications. His patented work in object detection and change detection has been globally recognized. He teaches modules like Fundamentals of Computer Networks and Router Security Technologies.

• Education:
  • BEng (Hons) Electro-Physics and Communications, Alexandria University (1996)
  • MSc Communications and Electronics, Arab Academy for Science and Technology (2002)
  • PhD Computer Vision, Staffordshire University (2009)
  • PGC Research Supervision, Staffordshire University
  • PGC Higher and Professional Education, Staffordshire University
• Research Interests:
  • Object recognition/segmentation
  • Video surveillance systems
  • IoT forensic processes
  • AI in healthcare and smart environments
• Commercial Ventures:
  • Founder of Spectral-360® technology
  • Lead Researcher at AVA Technologies Ltd
  • Consultant for Serco, Centralweighing, and WMTN
• Labs & Projects:
  • Developed AVA Technologies' Detect/Protect/Count/Summarise solutions
  • Designed OpenSHS (Open Smart Home Simulator)
  • Conducted feasibility studies for buried utility detection and industrial inspection

His research bridges academia and industry through patented innovations in video analytics and IoT systems, addressing challenges in security, healthcare, and smart infrastructure.