Profile

I am Muhammad Awais, a Senior Research Associate in Cybersecurity & Systems with a PhD from Lancaster University. My work centres on the design and evaluation of secure, trusted, and resilient computing systems, with particular emphasis on security, privacy, and system-level optimisation within complex networked environments. I contribute to funded research programmes, high-impact publications, and interdisciplinary collaborations.My doctoral research addressed sustainable and energy-efficient resource scheduling for integrated NTN and UAV-assisted 6G systems, focusing on improving QoS, latency, and overall system efficiency. Alongside research, I have supported undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Software Development (Java), Broadband Communication, Advanced Communication Systems, and SQL, and contributed to academic leadership through an Assistant Dean role.I am especially interested in translating AI-enabled optimisation and systems research into dependable, real-world solutions, supporting secure digital infrastructure, cyber-physical systems, and next-generation networks. I have authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications, regularly review for leading IEEE journals, and actively welcome collaborative research in cybersecurity, trusted systems, and resilient computing infrastructures.