Muhammed Ali Bingol

Dr. Muhammed Ali Bingol is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security and Programme Leader for the BSc in Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University, UK, within the School of Computer Science and Informatics, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. He is affiliated with the Cyber Technology Innovations and Digital Future Institute research groups.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Sabanci University, 2019
• M.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 2012
• B.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 2008

His research focuses on cryptography, information security, blockchain, secure multi-party computation, private function evaluation, authentication systems, and e-voting. He has contributed significantly to RFID security, distance-bounding protocols, and cryptographic protocol design. His work bridges theoretical cryptography and practical security implementations in wireless, cloud, and mobile environments.

His recent publications (2022–2025) span topics from flexible threshold signatures and homomorphic encryption to blockchain-based voting and pedestrian safety analysis, indicating an interdisciplinary reach while maintaining a core in cryptographic protocol development. Trends show increasing focus on blockchain integration, privacy-preserving technologies, and real-world security applications.

Scientific Awards and Memberships:

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Cisco Networking Academy (CNA)

Dr. Bingol has advised on multiple EU, public, and government cybersecurity projects and has served as a visiting scientist at Université Catholique de Louvain and a visiting lecturer at Istanbul City University. He has held industrial research roles at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM (Chief Researcher, 2008–2020), TSSG, and AOL. He leads curriculum development for undergraduate cybersecurity programs and teaches courses in cryptography, networks, malware analysis, and security management.

He is actively involved in the Cyber Technology Innovations research group, where he contributes to advancing secure communication protocols, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving technologies.