Stewart Blakeway

Dr. Stewart Blakeway is a Lecturer (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Computer Science at Manchester University. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from John Moore’s University (2015), and his research focuses on Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs), game theory applications in networking, and energy-efficient wireless systems. His work explores drone positioning optimization, secure wearable systems, and routing protocol performance. Dr. Blakeway actively participates in international collaborations with researchers in the UK, Russia, and France. At Manchester University, he contributes to curriculum development in Distributed Databases and Programming courses.

Education:

• Bachelor of Philosophy, The University of Liverpool
• Masters’ Degree (Distinction), The University of Liverpool
• PhD in Computer Science, John Moore’s University (2015)

Research Interests:

• MANETs and their integration with game theory
• Energy consumption optimization in wireless networks
• Secure wearable device systems
• Adaptive routing protocols in software-defined networks

His publications analyze MANET performance, game-theoretic approaches to drone positioning, and energy-aware routing. He has organized conferences in roles such as Reviewer, Web Chair, and Local Arrangement Chair. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, including cybersecurity and cognitive network systems.