Professor Risteski Aleksandar holds a Ph.D. in Telecommunications and has been a faculty member at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, since 1996. He currently serves as a Professor and has held roles including Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation (2008–2016). His research focuses on telecommunications, cybersecurity, blockchain applications in education, and IoT security. He has extensive industry experience, including internships at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in the U.S. Education: Ph.D. in Telecommunications (2001–2004) M.Sc. in Telecommunications (1997–2000) Dipl. Ing. in Electronics and Telecommunications (1991–1996) Research Interests: Blockchain technology for academic credential verification Cybersecurity in tactical communication systems IoT energy efficiency and reliability Network intrusion detection using deep learning Anti-forgery systems using AI and blockchain Publications Trends: Over 50 publications since 2000, with recent focus on blockchain applications in education, cybersecurity frameworks for 5G networks, and IoT energy optimization. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in telecommunication infrastructure. Awards: No specific awards listed, though his contributions to blockchain-based educational systems and cybersecurity research are notable. Advising & Grants: No listed students, but active in research projects funded by industry partnerships. Collaborations include IBM Research and initiatives in Macedonia's telecommunication sector. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Telecommunications at his faculty, focusing on network security and emerging technologies.












