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Theo Tryfonasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smart Cities
• Cybersecurity
• Systems Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Theo Tryfonas is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Smart Cities at the University of Bristol's School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering, teaching undergraduate Engineering Design and Civil Engineering programmes alongside the MSc Computer Science. His academic qualifications include: BSc in Computer Science from the University of Crete, Greece MSc in Information Systems from Athens PhD in Informatics from Athens, sponsored by Ernst & Young His research integrates systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development to solve urban infrastructure challenges across transportation, utilities, healthcare, and government sectors. Key focus areas include smart city resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber-physical system security, with practical applications in marine safety, port security, UAV protection, and public transport systems. Recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary trend, merging blockchain, quantum sensing, and AI with urban infrastructure management, particularly in transportation security, structural health monitoring, and data-driven city planning. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Chartered Professional Member of the Chartered Institute for IT (MBCS CITP) Theo provides expert witness testimony and continuing professional development courses while teaching across multiple programmes. His industry background includes programming at Ulysses Systems and consultancy/auditing at Ernst & Young, though specific student advising details and grant information are not publicly documented. No dedicated research labs or specialized teams are referenced in available materials.

David Utzkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
• Forensic Accounting
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Utzke serves as a graduate adjunct professor at the University of Advancing Technology (UAT), bringing extensive real-world expertise from his role as a forensic specialist in the U.S. Treasury's IRS Criminal Investigations Cyber Crimes Unit, where he focuses on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and digital currency investigations. His educational credentials include: Bachelor’s in Agri Business with minor in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Pre-veterinary Medicine Master’s in Forensic Accounting and International Finance (minor in Computer Science) Doctorate in Financial Economics (minor in Computer Science) Post-doctoral work in Cryptoeconomics at MIT MSc in Blockchain Engineering and Digital Currency Dr. Utzke's research centers on the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem , where he examines how Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Decentralized Communications (DeComm) are transforming traditional financial systems, supply chains, and communication infrastructures. His 30+ years of experience in digital currency forensics directly informs his approach to data science applications in cybercrime investigation, particularly for analyzing massive datasets from darknet markets and complex financial fraud cases. His law enforcement contributions have earned prestigious recognition: Two awards from the Dept. of Justice IRS Commissioner’s Award (past three years) As an educator, Dr. Utzke leverages his military Special Operations background and hands-on cybercrime investigation experience to deliver practical, industry-relevant instruction. His commitment to knowledge sharing extends beyond academia through 25 years of fostering 11 teenagers and supporting vulnerable children, reflecting his philosophy of pursuing missions that make meaningful societal impact.