Nicola Dragoni is a Professor in Cybersecurity Engineering at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). As Deputy Director and Head of Section, he leads research initiatives focused on securing emerging technologies. Key Research Areas : Internet of Things (IoT) security, machine learning for intrusion detection, cyber-deception techniques, fog computing, malware analysis, blockchain applications, and wireless sensor network security. Supervision : Actively supervising multiple PhD students in projects related to cyber-deception, moving target defense, and bio-inspired security mechanisms. Recent Publications : Contributions to IoT honeypots, drone identification via RF signals, passkey adoption challenges, and cyber range taxonomies.
Thomas Ebel is Professor and Head of the Centre for Industrial Electronics at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) , Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. A leading expert in power electronics, high-voltage engineering and capacitor technology, he directs large, multi-partner research projects and teaches/supervises at both graduate and PhD levels. Education & Career Path Prof. Ebel holds the academic title Dr. rer. nat. and has been appointed full Professor at SDU. He concurrently serves as Head of Section at the Centre for Industrial Electronics, orchestrating cross-disciplinary research teams and infrastructure. Research Interests Power Electronics & Power Conversion: advanced converter topologies, WBG devices (GaN, SiC), high-frequency magnetics, grid-forming control. Dielectric Materials & Capacitors: polymer and hybrid nanocomposite dielectrics, self-healing metallized film capacitors, aluminium electrolytic capacitors, lifetime modelling and reliability. High-Voltage Engineering & Breakdown Physics: breakdown mechanisms in nanocomposites, corona and partial discharge, insulation coordination. IoT & Data-Driven Monitoring: real-time condition monitoring, digital twins, data-driven RUL estimation for power components. Publication Trends Across 133 research outputs (2018-2025) the dominant themes are (i) construction and reliability of 700 V-class aluminium polymer electrolytic capacitors, (ii) GaN-based power converter optimisation, (iii) hybrid AC/DC microgrid control and harmonic mitigation, and (iv) nanocomposite dielectrics for next-generation capacitors. The 15 most recent articles (2025) reinforce these directions while adding socio-technical energy analytics and green-vehicle powertrains. Scientific Awards Tek Innovation Prize 2023 – awarded for outstanding contributions to power electronics research and industrial innovation. Advising & Funding Prof. Ebel currently supervises ~10 PhD candidates and post-docs including L. Tavares, M. A. Khan, R. Maheshwari, S. Mateen, A. N. Pinky and others. He is Principal Investigator or Head Coordinator of six active projects (2024-2027) valued at >€8 M, spanning ultra-high-efficiency drives, hydrogen-PtX converters, self-healing capacitors and hybrid power-plant concepts. Laboratory & Teams He heads the High-Voltage Power Electronics Laboratory at SDU, equipped with 700 V/200 A capacitor test rigs, GaN/SiC converter prototyping benches, and environmental chambers for accelerated ageing studies. The centre collaborates with 20+ industrial partners and coordinates the international IEA Wind Task 50 on hybrid power plants.
Gaurav Choudhary is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Cybersecurity Engineering department. His research focuses on emerging threats in digital systems, with a particular emphasis on Malware Detection, Internet of Things (IoT) security, and Machine Learning applications in cybersecurity. His recent work explores intrusion detection in IoT ecosystems, drone identification using RF signals, and the analysis of virtual private networks and proxies. These studies span subfields like Tiny Machine Learning, Scalable Deployment, and Tor Browser forensics, reflecting his interest in both theoretical and applied security challenges. The majority of his publications from 2025 revolve around enhancing cybersecurity frameworks through innovative machine learning techniques, user-centric authentication methods, and forensic investigation tools. Despite his active research contributions, no specific scientific awards or students he has advised are mentioned in the provided data.
Ming Shen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His research focuses on antennas, millimeter-wave systems, and AI-driven RF sensors with applications in 5G/6G communications, biomedical engineering, and smart systems. His research interests span antenna design (including phased arrays, metamaterials, and compact structures), AI integration in electromagnetic systems, and medical sensor technologies. Recent projects include drone-based electromagnetic signature analysis, vibration energy harvesting for pacemakers, and smart healthcare systems for posture recognition and surgical site infection monitoring. Key projects include DRONES: Drone-Obtained Electromagnetic Signatures (2024–2028), Sensor Intelligence for Healthcare and Sports (2022–2027), and DeepBone (2021–2022), which explored deep learning for surgical infection detection. His work also bridges machine learning and electromagnetic design, with breakthroughs in surrogate modeling and automated antenna optimization. Ming Shen has supervised 6 PhD students and published over 160 peer-reviewed articles. Notable contributions include AI-assisted NLOS sensing, ultra-wideband antenna innovations, and medical applications such as electrical impedance-based bone healing assessment.
Igor Aleksandrovich Syrytsin serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Electronic Systems within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His research focuses on antenna engineering for next-generation wireless systems, particularly millimeter-wave technologies for 5G/6G mobile communications. His research interests center on Antenna Engineering (100% fingerprint match), Mobile Terminal Engineering (83%), and Antenna Arrays (62%), with significant contributions to phased array systems, mmWave propagation, and user interaction effects. His work bridges theoretical antenna design with practical implementation challenges in smartphones and base stations. Publication trends reveal intense focus on millimeter-wave antenna systems (2017-2025), with recent breakthroughs in transparent metasurfaces (2025) and user-effect mitigation (2024). His research consistently addresses real-world deployment challenges in 5G/6G systems, particularly signal blockage from human interaction and environmental factors. Syrytsin actively collaborates within Aalborg University's wireless research ecosystem, contributing to projects like the CLEAR: Cybersecurity Learning, Education and Research Network (2024). His funding portfolio includes educational initiatives focused on cybersecurity pedagogy and wireless technology development. He maintains active industry and academic collaborations across Europe, with recent co-authorship spanning Denmark, China, and Iceland. His lab work centers on antenna measurement and simulation for mobile terminal applications, utilizing advanced RF characterization facilities at Aalborg University's Copenhagen campus.
Mohamed Kheir is an Associate Professor of Electromagnetic Compatibility at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering , University of Southern Denmark (SDU). He specializes in RF/EMC design for automotive and wireless technologies, with a focus on ML-driven EMI simulations and smart shielding materials. PhD in Information Engineering (2011, German University in Cairo) MSc in Communications Technology (2005, Ulm University) Research Trends: Recent publications highlight AI integration in EMC analysis, advanced shielding materials for 5G systems, and optimization of power electronic circuits. His work bridges machine learning with electromagnetic interference mitigation across wireless and automotive domains. Scientific Awards: Applaud Excellence Award (2022) Applaud Excellence Award (2021) Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for IEEE Access and IEEE Internet of Things Journal , with extensive peer-review involvement in IEEE/IET journals and conference TPC memberships.
