Sokratis Katsikas

Sokratis Katsikas is a Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, NTNU, Gjøvik. His research focuses on cybersecurity, IoT security, blockchain technologies, and privacy-preserving systems. He has organized and contributed to major workshops like STM 2018 and CyberICPS 2016. Key projects include the GHOST initiative for IoT risk control and blockchain-based solutions for demand response systems.

Research Interests:

• Cybersecurity for IoT and industrial systems
• Blockchain applications in critical infrastructure
• Privacy in social networks and e-government
• Intrusion detection systems for smart grids and sensor networks

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes blockchain for IoT security (e.g., GHOST project), smart contract integrity, and decentralized trust models. Earlier contributions include frameworks for smart grid defense and user privacy in digital ecosystems.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants aren't listed, his leadership in EU-funded projects like GHOST implies significant collaborative research. No student advisees are explicitly mentioned.

Labs/Teams: Active in NTNU's cybersecurity lab, collaborating with teams on projects like GHOST and E-Democracy initiatives.