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Biography
Dr. Chamitha De Alwis is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science & Technology, Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science at the University of Bedfordshire. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Dr. De Alwis is also ranked among the Top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists, according to the annual Stanford University ranking (Elsevier data). He also provides consultancy services and conducts research in cutting-edge areas such as AI Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, 5G/6G technologies, and Blockchain. He has successfully secured numerous competitive research grants and actively contributes to several high-impact research projects. He holds a B.Sc. in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering with First Class Honors from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey, UK.
Research interests
- AI Security
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- 5G/6G
- Blockchain
Teaching Expertise
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- Mobile Communication
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa
PhD, Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey
Keywords
- T Technology
- AI Security
- Cybersecurity
- 6G
- Blockchain
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Federated learning for 6G security: a survey on threats, solutions and research directions
De Alwis, C., Aouedi, O., Xu, J., Wang, S., Siriwardhana, Y., Hewa, T., Zeydan, E., Sandeepa, C. & Liyanage, M., 10 Feb 2026, In: IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials. 28, p. 4883-4914 32 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Quantum-resistant security for blockchain-enabled 6G networks: a comprehensive review
Udugahapattuwa, P., De Alwis, C. D., Zeydan, E., Wijewardhana, U. & Liyanage, M., 13 Mar 2026, In: IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A multi-factor reputation management approach integrated with Blockchain for Smart Grid 2.0
Yapa, C., De Alwis, C., Wijewardhana, U. L. & Liyanage, M., 26 Jun 2025, 2025 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2025 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 211-216 6 p. (2025 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Empowering P2P energy networks: a blockchain-based multi-parameter reputation management system for grid enhancement
Yapa, C., de Alwis, C., Wijewardhana, U., Liyanage, M. & Ekanayake, J., 28 Aug 2025, In: IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. 12, p. 614-624 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Quantum technologies for beyond 5G and 6G networks: applications, opportunities, and challenges
Zeydan, E., De Alwis, C., Khan, R., Turk, Y., Aydeger, A., Gadekallu, T. R. & Liyanage, M., 1 Aug 2025, In: IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society. 6, p. 6383-6420 38 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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