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Robert Atkinson is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with StrathCyber. He holds a PhD in Mobile Communications Systems (2003), MSc in Communications Control and Digital Signal Processing (1996), and BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1993), all from the University of Strathclyde. He is actively involved in supervising PhD students and has contributed to over 139 research outputs.
Research Interests: Dr. Atkinson's work focuses on machine learning applications in industry, cybersecurity, and IoT. His expertise includes explainable AI, hyperparameter optimization, data processing pipelines, and collaboration with industry on topics like partial discharge localization and predictive maintenance. He has pioneered projects such as DelugeAI (flood forecasting using AI) and EPSRC-funded submarine cable data analysis.
Key Projects:
- DelugeAI: Scottish Government-funded project exploring AI for flood forecasting.
- EPSRC IAA: Subsea cable data analysis for underwater infrastructure monitoring.
Publications: His recent work spans cybersecurity deception systems, neural networks for image processing, and IoT intrusion detection. Notable contributions include the MQTT-IoT-IDS2020 dataset for intrusion detection.
Awards:
- DASC 2015 Best Paper Award
- Finalist in 2022 Herald Higher Education Awards for Outstanding Business Engagement
Advising & Grants: Supervised four students and contributed to over 36 research projects. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly in sustainable infrastructure and innovation.
Labs & Affiliations: Active in StrathCyber, collaborating on AI-driven solutions for cyber resilience and industrial IoT challenges.
