Nader Sohrabi Safa

Dr. Nader Sohrabi Safa is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton. He is also a member of the Cyber Security Research Institute. Prior to joining the University of Wolverhampton, he served as a lecturer at Coventry University and held postdoctoral positions at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (South Africa) and the Cyber Security Centre at WMG, University of Warwick. With 15 years of industry experience in computer science and cybersecurity, he brings a strong applied perspective to his academic work.

Education:

• PhD in Information Systems
• Postdoctoral in Information Security and Privacy Protection (5 years)
• Postgraduate in Academic Practice in Higher Education

Dr. Safa's research focuses on mitigating risks to information assets and protecting privacy. His work spans technical and human aspects of cybersecurity, including Security by Design, Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), Malware and Ransomware Detection using Deep Learning, Insider Threats, Blockchain Security, and Cybercrime Detection. His research has been applied in major projects such as PETRAS (focusing on IoT privacy and trust) and Data Protection in Industry.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in integrating AI and machine learning into cybersecurity solutions, particularly for detecting unknown threats, enhancing access control in healthcare via blockchain, and securing IoT and vehicular networks. He has published in high-impact journals including Future Generation Computer Systems, IEEE Access, and Computers & Security.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Member, IFIP TC 11 Working Group 12

Dr. Safa is actively involved in the academic community, serving on editorial boards, as a reviewer for top journals, and as a program committee member for international conferences. He teaches courses such as Internet of Things Security, Malware Analysis, Ethical Hacking, and Intelligent Incident Management. While specific grant details are not listed, his participation in large-scale projects like PETRAS indicates significant research funding involvement. He has not advised any named students in the provided text. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams led by him, though his affiliation with the Cyber Security Research Institute suggests collaborative research activity.