Dr Pradip Sharma

Dr Pradip Sharma
Dr Pradip Sharma
Dr Pradip Sharma

Senior Lecturer

Accepting PhDs

About
Email Address
pradip.sharma@abdn.ac.uk
Office Address
228 Meston Building
Old Aberdeen Campus
Meston Walk
AB24 3UE

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School/Department
School of Natural and Computing Sciences

Biography

Dr. Pradip Sharma, SMIEEE, is a highly esteemed academician and researcher known for his expertise in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity & AI at the Department of Computing Science, University of Aberdeen, UK. His academic journey is characterised by a steadfast pursuit of excellence. He holds a PhD in Secure Computing (2019), along with a Master of Technology in Computer Science (2014) and a Bachelor's in Information Technology (2009). Dr. Sharma's professional background encompasses roles such as Research Fellow and Software Engineer, reflecting a blend of academic and industry experience. Throughout his career, he has shown a strong interest in advancing research in areas such as Privacy-aware AI, Blockchain, Edge Computing, IoT Security, and Critical Infrastructure Security, earning recognition through various research projects and grants, including awards from EPSRC and Innovate UK.

In addition to his research pursuits, Dr. Sharma actively engages in professional activities within the academic community. He holds editorial roles in esteemed journals and contributes to organizing conferences and workshops on cybersecurity and AI-related topics. Dr. Sharma's impact is also evident in his extensive publication record, featuring research articles in reputable journals and conferences. Dr. Sharma's academic contributions are further highlighted by his inclusion in the world's Top 2% Scientists list by Stanford University and his receipt of accolades such as the IEEE Outstanding Leadership Award and Publons Peer Review Awards. His commitment to education is evident through his teaching experiences, where he has developed and delivered courses on cybersecurity, distributed systems, and digital forensics. Dr. Sharma's dedication extends to mentoring the next generation of researchers, as demonstrated by his supervision of doctoral students and mentorship roles in academic and professional settings.

 

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Research

Research Overview

Research interests: Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Edge Computing, Software-defined Networking, IoT Security

Research Areas

Accepting PhDs

I am currently accepting PhDs in Computing Science.


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Computing Science

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Research Specialisms

  • Computer and Information Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Machine Learning
  • Applied Computing
  • Cybernetics

Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.

Funding and Grants

2024-2026            “Secure, Privacy-aware, and Trusted Data Share in Smart Mobility,” EPSRC ECR, £200K FEC (PI)

2024-2025            “ZECURE Data Exchange Platform - Net Zero Mobility,” Innovate UK, £236K (PI-UoA)

2023-2026            “Quantum-resistant Cybersecurity,” Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, £73K (PI)

2022-2023            “Secure and Privacy-aware Data Share in Smart Mobility,” Pump-Prime Interdisciplinary Research and Impact, £2K (PI)

2022-2023            “Distributed Big-data Service Framework based on Blockchain and Machine Learning for Smart Cities,” 2022 High-end Foreign Expert in China, £20K (PI)

2020-2022            “Development of Simulator for Virtual Learning,” Agency for Defence Development, £270K (Co-I)

2016-2019            “Developing a Green Smart Home Security Framework for Next Generation IoT Environment,”  National Research Foundation (NRF), £200K (Investigator)

2016-2019            “WellTEC Coaching Service and Content Development for Wellness Life,” Consortium Information Technology Research Center (C-ITRC), £16K (Investigator)

2016-2018            “Development of an immersive and interactive NUI/NUX Platform for Invoked Reality Contents,”  Institute for Information and Communications Technology Promotion (IITP), £5K (Investigator)

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