- Software Security & Privacy
- Big Data Platforms & Architectures
- Empirical Software Engineering
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Muhammad Ali Babar is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Adelaide. He leads a theme on architecture and platform for security as service in the CyberSecurity Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), which has an estimated budget of A$140 Millions over 7 years with A$50 Millions provided by the Australian government. Prof Babar has established CREST (Centre for Research on Engineering Software Technologies), directing the research, education, and engineering activities of more than 25 researchers and engineers. He has attracted more than $12 Millions in funding from industry and government since 2017. Prof Babar's research focuses on Secure Software Systems and Services for emerging technologies including Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data. His work sits at the intersection of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (ML/NLP), and Cyber Security, employing empirical research methods both qualitative and quantitative. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on vulnerability prediction, secure microservices management, and applying large language models to security challenges. With over 320 peer-reviewed scientific papers and 17,763 citations (h-index 66 as of January 2025), Prof Babar ranks among the leading Software Engineering researchers in Australia and New Zealand. His research has been recognized with the most influential paper award for the Australasian Software Engineering Conference in 2014 and multiple best paper awards at international conferences. Most influential paper for Australasian Software Engineering Conference (2014) Multiple best paper awards at international conferences Prof Babar obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia. His research is conducted in collaboration with industry and government partners including DST, ActewAGL, TSS, ATO, Jemena, Cisco, DST Group, Health SA, and Defence SA, as well as key players in the Australian Cyber Security ecosystem such as AustCyber, Data61, DST Group, Oceania Cyber Security Centre, and Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (AC3). Prof Babar is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students and has led high-performing R&D teams that have successfully carried out high-quality research in close collaboration with industry. His leadership in the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre represents a significant contribution to Australia's cyber security research capabilities and industry engagement.
