Slobodan Petrovic

Slobodan Petrovic is a Professor of Information Security at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specifically within the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology (IIK) at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (IE) in Gjøvik, Norway. His academic career demonstrates a strong commitment to both research and education in cybersecurity disciplines.

Professor Petrovic's research interests span across multiple critical domains in information security, with primary focus on Cryptology, Intrusion detection systems, and Wireless communication security. His work consistently bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in digital forensics, cryptographic techniques, and network security protocols. The breadth of his research is evident in his extensive publication record spanning nearly two decades.

His recent publications (2022-2024) reveal an expanding research scope into emerging security challenges including autonomous vehicle security, 5G network protection for social robots, and physical-layer security implementations for wireless communications. These articles demonstrate his ability to adapt research focus to address contemporary security threats in evolving technological landscapes.

Professor Petrovic teaches cryptology and intrusion detection courses at both the Master in Information Security (MIS) program and the PhD program in Information Security at NTNU. He is an active member of the Cryptology Research Group (Norwegian Applied Crypto Lab - NaCl), contributing to Norway's cybersecurity research ecosystem.

His collaborative research approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications with researchers including Nguyen Hai Thanh, Katrin Franke, Michael Cheffena Gebresilassie, and others. This collaborative network spans multiple institutions and research domains within information security.