Dr. Zhiyuan Tan's educational journey encompasses diverse institutions and continents. He holds a PhD in Computer Systems from the University of Technology Sydney (Australia). Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University.
In his professional capacity, Dr. Tan has been instrumental in various research projects, serving as a principal investigator and contributing to applied AI projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Royal Society, SICSA, Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, ENU Development Trust, CSIRO, and UTS. His research contributions have resulted in over 100 peer-reviewed scholarly articles, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the field of cybersecurity.
Dr. Tan's expertise and dedication have garnered international recognition, evidenced by his numerous awards, including a National Research Award in 2017 from the Research Council of the Sultanate of Oman, four Best Paper Awards, and a finalist position at Kaspersky Lab’s Annual Student Cyber Security Conference. He also co-founded Memcrypt, a digital forensics company that received the Scottish Cyber Awards in 2021. Furthermore, Dr. Tan's impact extends beyond academia, as he has been featured in Stanford University's prestigious lists of the world’s Top 2% scientists for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. His multidimensional contributions to research, education, and industry underscore his significance in advancing cybersecurity and digital forensics fields.

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