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Dr. Uchenna Daniel Ani is a Lecturer in Cyber Security at the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Keele University. He leads the MSc Cyber Security programme and chairs the School Taught Programme Ethics Committee. Previously, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity at University College London (UCL), focusing on cybersecurity in critical infrastructure systems.
Dr. Ani holds a PhD in Industrial Control System Cybersecurity from Cranfield University, UK, and degrees from the University of Bedfordshire. His research emphasizes socio-technical security analysis, cybersecurity risk assessment, and the intersection of technical solutions with human and policy factors. Key projects include 'Analytical Lenses for Internet of Things Threats' and 'Modelling for Socio-Technical Security,' collaborating with transport and water infrastructure organizations.
His research interests span ICS/IoT Cybersecurity, security modelling/simulations, human-factor security, and digital forensics. He actively contributes to cybersecurity policy and standards development, advising on IoT-enabled infrastructure resilience. Dr. Ani is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of IET/ACM.
Teaching includes modules on Human Factors of Cyber Security, Cryptography, and Cloud Computing. He advocates STEM education through mentoring and public engagement, including roles as a STEM Ambassador and IET Young Professional Ambassador.
