Martine Bellaïche is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. With a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Montreal, she has established herself as a leading researcher in network security and cybersecurity. She is affiliated with the Mobile Computing and Networking Research Laboratory (LARIM), where she contributes to cutting-edge research in communications systems, networks, and algorithms. Dr. Bellaïche's research spans multiple critical areas of modern cybersecurity, with particular focus on network security, prevention and detection of attacks, performance evaluation of defense systems, and defense against Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Her work extends to specialized domains including sensor network security, vehicular network security, cloud computing security, and Internet of Things security. Her research approach often combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, addressing real-world security challenges across various technological domains. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward AI-driven security solutions, particularly using deep learning and federated learning approaches for intrusion detection in IoT environments. Her work increasingly addresses emerging security challenges in blockchain technology, metaverse applications, and industrial IoT systems, demonstrating adaptability to evolving technological landscapes while maintaining focus on fundamental security principles. Supervised 5 PhD students to completion, including Alfalqi (2022), Alghamdi (2022), Abusitta (2018), Halabi (2018), and Benbrahim (2016) Mentored 6 Master's students, with research spanning DDoS detection, VANET security, and graph coloring algorithms Active participant in multiple research grants, including Discovery Grants from Polytechnique Montréal Dr. Bellaïche teaches several foundational computer science courses including procedural programming, object-oriented programming, microcomputer architecture, and data structures and algorithms, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical security applications in her teaching.







