Dr Rao Faizan Ali

Dr Rao Faizan Ali is a Lecturer in Computing at the University of Kent, with expertise in Behavioural Information Security, Smart Information Security Systems, and Security with Data Science and AI. He earned his PhD in Information Security from the Autonomous Systems Research Group at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. His work has been internationally recognized, earning him the prestigious Global Talent Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering UK in 2023 for his contributions to responsive information security technologies in the Southeast Asian Petroleum Industry. Before joining the University of Kent, Faizan was a lecturer at Northumbria University (London), where his research in human-centred information security earned him a nomination as Best Young Researcher of the School. He also secured two research grants as a co-PI from the Northumbria Pump Priming initiative. In addition to his academic career, Faizan has extensive industry experience, having served as a security advisor to several multinational firms, bringing real-world insights into his academic work. Faizan has published over 45 publications, including journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and technical reports. He actively contributes to the global research community, serving as a reviewer for renowned journals and participating in technical program committees for key conferences in Informatics and Security. His interdisciplinary approach continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape, addressing critical challenges at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI-based solutions.

Faizan belongs to the following research group:

Cyber Security Group

Faizan teaches various topics related to Information security, including introduction to Mobile and Web Security, Ethical Hacking, Database and Web, AI and Data Science, network security, and information security management.

Funded Projects

1. RansomeAware 2023:

The project RansomeAware (512111) is funded by Northumbria University UK under its Pump Priming Grant.

2. SoftMatrix and Surveillance (SMS) (2023):

The project SMS (51325) is funded by Northumbria University UK under its Pump Priming Grant.

3. ENGAGE (Continuous Engagement Monitoring in Virtual Classrooms) - Co-Principal Investigator 2022

The project ENGAGE (474239) (2022) is funded by Northumbria University UK under its Pump Priming Grant.