Mohammed Benaissa

Mohammed Benaissa is a Professor of Information Engineering at the University of Sheffield within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. As Director of Learning and Teaching (Student Experience), he leads initiatives for academic quality and student engagement. His research bridges hardware cryptography, error-control coding, and healthcare technology, particularly in data-driven diabetes management via the WithCare+/Glucollector platform deployed in NHS trusts.

• Education: PhD, Dip.Ing in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Technical Leadership: Patent holder for WithCare+ (GB 2467079)

His research interests span cryptosystems, residue number systems, and reconfigurable hardware, with a focus on scalable security architectures and low-power medical devices. Recent publications highlight lattice-based cryptography and AI-driven glucose prediction using NIR/MIR spectroscopy and machine learning.

Scientific accolades include a best paper award for RFID security and an innovation prize for diabetes technology. He has supervised over 25 PhD students, including graduates like Abdelaal A, Al-Mbaideen A, and Khan Z U A, and serves on research funding panels and conference Technical Program Committees.