Keeping digital systems safe with AI research
Our AI-powered research helps protect businesses, homes, and national infrastructure from cyber attacks, and aims to build fairer, more inclusive economies that centre people, work and economic wellbeing.
Projects
AI capital and SME innovation
Researcher: Prof Nick Drydakis
In simple terms: Using our expertise, we can help small businesses understand how AI can boost their performance.
Outcome: Higher productivity, improved digital skills, stronger growth.
AI apps for minoritised groups
Researcher: Prof Nick Drydakis
In simple terms: AI tools can support health, wellbeing and inclusion.
Outcome: Improved social integration and wellbeing.
AI and the future economy
Researcher: Dr Chris Callaghan
In simple terms: We're studying how AI is changing jobs, universities and global growth.
Outcome: Better planning for society’s future needs.
CyberSecDome
Researcher: Prof Shareeful Islam
In simple terms: VR tools can help experts spot and react to cyber threats.
Outcome: Better protection against cyber attacks.
Wind farm cybersecurity (SIROCCO)
Researcher: Dr Raj Shukla
In simple terms: AI can help protect renewable energy systems from hackers.
Outcome: Safer, more resilient power networks.
FinTech AI auditing (AI360)
Researchers: Dr Md Mahmudul Hasan, Prof Silvia Cirstea
In simple terms: AI can check financial systems for risks automatically.
Outcome: Safer digital banking and reduced fraud.