Triantafyllos Kanakis

Dr. Triantafyllos Kanakis is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Computer Networks Engineering in the Department of Computing at the University of Northampton’s School of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD in Wireless and Mobile Communications from the University of Greenwich, an MSc from King's College London, an MBA from the University of Northampton, and a BEng from the University of Portsmouth. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Chartered Manager (CMgr), and a member of IEEE.

His research interests span Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), MIMO systems, network security, and machine learning applications in telecommunications. He has published extensively in top journals such as IEEE Access and Electronics, with recent work focusing on intrusion detection in SDN, intelligent routing, and 5G network slicing using machine learning. His research integrates theoretical innovation with practical implementations in smart cities and sustainable networks.

The trend in his publications from 2022 to 2024 highlights a strong focus on AI/ML-driven network optimization, security in software-defined environments, and next-generation wireless systems. His work bridges academic research with real-world industrial applications, particularly in IoT and smart infrastructure.

• Best Paper Award in Forward Error Correction, IEEE CEEC 2016
• Member of the editorial board, Karbala International Journal of Modern Science
• Keynote speaker at international events on smart city technologies
• Active participant in academic committees and conferences

Dr. Kanakis supervises multiple PhD students in areas including microload management, SDN virtualization, and big data analytics. He leads the UoN IoT Workshop and serves as the IEEE student branch manager. He has led initiatives to enhance teaching infrastructure, including securing HP SDN lab equipment through HEFCE funding. His teaching includes key modules in computer networks, wireless technologies, and network security.

He leads the Technology Centre for Advanced and Smart Technologies and is actively involved in research innovation, podcasting on Industry 4.0 topics, and organizing academic events. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and advancing smart digital systems for future networks.