Dr. Fuad A. Ghaleb is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University, where he also serves as the lead tutor for the second year of the Cyber Security course. He brings over 14 years of teaching and research experience, along with 8 years of industry experience in cyber security consultancy, penetration testing, software development, and IT solutions management. He holds a Ph.D. (2018) and an MSc (2014) in Computer Science, specializing in cyber security, from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and a BSc (2003) in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Computer and Control Engineering, from Sana’a University.
Dr. Fuad has taught at several higher education institutions, including the Faculty of Computing at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where he served as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher (2020–2023), a Postdoctoral Fellow in Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab (2018–2019), and Head of the High Impact Publication Committee (2021–2023). He also worked at Sana’a Community College (SCC) as a Lecturer (2004–2012) and Head of the Computer Engineering Department (2008–2012). His teaching expertise includes ethical hacking, malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, and secure programming, among many other topics in the cybersecurity and computer science fields.
His research expertise lies in the field of cyber security, with a focus on applying artificial intelligence to develop advanced solutions such as intrusion and malware detection, network security, cyber threat intelligence, vehicular network security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, anomaly and misbehaviour detection, and malware analysis. He has an outstanding publication record in prestigious, high-impact journals including Vehicular Communications (Elsevier), Pervasive and Mobile Computing (Elsevier), Scientific Reports (Nature), Future Generation Computer Systems (Elsevier), PeerJ Computer Science, and Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems. He has also presented at several international conferences. Additionally, he actively supervises postgraduate research students, serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals, and collaborates on various international research projects.
Dr. Fuad has received multiple prestigious awards, including being named among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the ICT category by Elsevier BV and Stanford University in both 2023 and 2024. He also received the Excellence Teaching Award from UTM in 2021, the Research Excellence Award in 2021, 2022, and 2023, Excellence Service Award (2021), as well as Best Paper Award at several international conferences. Additionally, he has led and contributed to numerous research projects focused on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, blockchain technology in cybersecurity, malware detection, and next-generation firewalls.
- Penetration Testing
- Threat Hunting
- Digital Forensics
- Machine Learning and Data Science
- Programming Python, Java, OOP
- Applications Development
- Secure Software Development
- Ph.D. in Computer Science – Specialization in Cyber Security - Vehicular Network Security
- Master of Computer Science – Information Security
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Major in Computer and Control Engineering
Teaching Topics:
- Advance Ethical Hacking
- Applied Cyber Forensics
- Cyber Security Operations
- Network and Internet Forensics
- Malware Analysis
- Network Security
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
Teaching Statement:
As an educator in the field of cyber security, I am deeply committed to fostering a learning environment that is practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world applications. With over 14 years of teaching experience and a strong background in cyber security, I strive to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice. My teaching philosophy is centred on empowering students with the technical skills, critical thinking, and ethical mindset needed to address evolving cyber threats. I emphasize hands-on learning through labs, simulations, and real-case analyses. I believe in mentoring students not only academically but also professionally, encouraging them to pursue research, certifications, and careers that contribute meaningfully to digital security. My goal is to inspire and equip the next generation of cyber security professionals with the knowledge and resilience to protect and innovate in an increasingly connected world.
Research Interests
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Network and Vehicular Security
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems Security
- Anomaly and Misbehaviour Detection
- Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Response Mechanisms
- Computer Forensics
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence applications in Cybersecurity
Ph.D. Students:
- Mr. Mirsad Jdaitawi - Cyber Event Forecasting Using Machine Learning (Second Supervisor)
MSc. Students:
- Solomon Keizer – MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice – Graduated
- Amina Liaqat – MSc Cyber Security – Graduated
- Waleed Farooq – MSc Cyber Security – Graduated
- Manish Kumar Shah – MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice – Graduated
- Gopi Nissankararao – MSc Advanced Computer Networks with Professional Practice – Ongoing
- Sukhwinder Kaur – MSc Advanced Computer Networks – Ongoing
- Saiteja Kanugu – MSc Cyber Security – Ongoing
- Moksh Sunilbhai Shah – MSc Cyber Security – Ongoing
Dr. Fuad A. Ghaleb has a proven track record of supervising 17 PhD students, 6 of whom have graduated, and 12 MSc students. His supervision focuses on cutting-edge topics in cyber security, including AI-driven threat detection, malware analysis, and blockchain security, guiding students toward high-impact research and successful careers in academia and industry.
List of publications:
Author/co-author of approximately 100 indexed publications, including papers, chapters, and articles, most of which are published in high-ranking and prestigious journals.
