Draft:Madhusanka Liyanage

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Madhusanka Liyanage (born 4 September 1985) is a Sri Lankan researcher in mobile network security. He has co-authored over 250 publications related to mobile network security and privacy, with more than 15,000 citations and an H-Index of 53.[1]

Early life and education

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Madhusanka Liyanage was born on September 4, 1985, in Udugama, Galle District, Sri Lanka.[citation needed] He began his primary education at Udugama Maha Vidyalaya.[citation needed] After excelling in the Grade Five Scholarship examination, he was admitted to Richmond College in Galle, where he participated in national mathematics competitions and the International Mathematics Olympiad.[2]

After completing his secondary education, Liyanage was awarded the Dialog GSM Technology Scholarship and the Mahapola Merit Scholarship, enabling him to pursue higher education at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.[citation needed] He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with First Class Honors in 2009.[3]

He completed a Master of Engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand, focusing on telecommunications. Subsequently, he obtained a Master of Science from Polytech Nice-Sophia at the Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis in France, where he expanded his expertise in network engineering and security.[4]

In 2016, Liyanage achieved his Doctor of Science (Technology) degree from the University of Oulu in Finland. His doctoral research focused on enhancing the security and scalability of Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS).[5]

Academic and professional career

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Liyanage is an Associate Professor and Ad Astra Fellow at the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland[6]. He specializes in network security, 5G/6G networks, blockchain technologies, and artificial intelligence. He also serves as the Director of Graduate Research at UCD, overseeing postgraduate students' research activities.[7]

He holds adjunct professorships at the University of Oulu in Finland, the University of Ruhuna, and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka.[8]

Network softwarization and security labs research laboratory

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At UCD, Liyanage leads the Network Softwarization and Security Labs (NetsLab)[9] which focuses on research in network systems and security in the following topic areas.

  • Network Softwarization and Security Automation: Focusing on addressing novel security issue and secure deployment of softwared networks.[10]
  • Implementing Blockchain in 5G/6G Networks: Exploring the integration of blockchain to enhance security, trust, and transparency in network communications, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems.[11]
  • AI Security and Privacy: Applying AI and machine learning to optimize network security and privacy by automating security measures.[12]

The NetsLab includes a team of postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and master's students from diverse backgrounds. The lab collaborates on international projects, publishes in high-impact journals, and contributes to advancing network technologies.[13]

Research Contributions and Projects

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Liyanage has led several research projects, many of which were funded by the European Union and national agencies. His roles include:

  • Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the ENSURE6G project, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchange program aimed at advancing the evolution of security and privacy in 6G networks.[citation needed]
  • Principal Investigator for the CONFIDENTIAL6G project under the Horizon Europe framework, which focuses on developing confidential computing technologies for secure 6G communications.[14]
  • Principal Investigator of the SPATIAL project, funded by Horizon 2020, which addresses the challenges of black-box AI and data management in cybersecurity by designing metrics, privacy-preserving methods, and verification tools for trustworthy AI systems.[15]
  • Principal Investigator of the Robust-6G project, funded by Horizon Europe, which focuses on addressing cybersecurity risks in 6G by developing AI/ML-based security solutions for reliable network operations.[16]

He is also an expert consultant at the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). In 2021, Liyanage was elevated as a Funded Investigator of the Science Foundation Ireland CONNECT Research Centre, Ireland[17]. Moreover, he is an expert reviewer at different funding agencies in France, Qatar, UAE, Sri Lanka, and Kazakhstan. In addition, Madhusanka has been nominated as a Named Supervisor of the SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning to supervise the doctoral students at the centre[18].

His research addresses critical security and privacy challenges in modern 5G/6G telecommunication networks, including securing IoT devices, integrating blockchain for secure and efficient network operations, and leveraging AI for network management and security.[19]

Publications and scholarly work

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Liyanage has authored over 250 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals and conferences. His publications are frequently cited in the field of mobile network security. Some of his notable works include:[20].

  • A Comprehensive Guide to 5G Security (Wiley, 2018): An in-depth exploration of security issues and solutions in 5G networks.[21]
  • 6G Frontiers: Towards Future Wireless Systems (Wiley, 2022): A comprehensive examination of future 6G networks.[22]
  • Security and Privacy Vision for 6G (Wiley, 2023): A forward-looking analysis of security and privacy considerations in the development of 6G networks.[23] [24]

These publications serve as essential resources for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of telecommunications and network security.

Professional involvement and leadership

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Liyanage is actively engaged in the professional community:

  • Editorial Roles: He serves as an associate editor for several journals, such as IEEE Access, Frontiers in Blockchain, and Elsevier ICT Express.[citation needed]
  • Conference Leadership: He has chaired and organised international conferences and workshops, including roles as keynote speaker, plenary speaker, and panellist at events focusing on 5G/6G technologies and network security.[25] [26]

[27] [28] [29]

Awards and recognition

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Liyanage has received awards such as the IEEE ComSoc EMEA Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2020)[30]. He was also listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists [31] and Top 1,000 Young Researchers - Rising Stars of Science Shaping the Future of Science on Research.com.[32]

In addition, he received the Tom Brazil Excellence in Research Award (2022) for his research achievements at the SFI CONNECT Centre.[33]. He received the Irish Research Council Research Ally Prize in 2021 and 2023, recognizing his mentorship and support of early-career researchers [34] [35] as well as several Best Paper Awards at international conferences.[36]

In addition, he was welcomed into the Royal Irish Academy's Young Academy of Ireland in 2023.[37]

Personal life

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Liyanage is married to Hansika Karunasekara and resides in Dublin, Ireland.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ "Google Scholar Profile". Google Scholar.
  2. ^ Sajitha Prematunge (December 24, 2020). "Making Sense of Ones and Zeroes". The Island. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Resume of Madhusanka Liyanage". Personal Website.[non-primary source needed]
  4. ^ "Resume of Madhusanka Liyanage". Personal Website.[non-primary source needed]
  5. ^ Liyanage, Madhusanka (2016). Enhancing Security and Scalability of VPLS (PhD thesis). Univesity of Oulu.[non-primary source needed]
  6. ^ "UCD network researcher on 5G and 6G cybersecurity". Silicon Republic.
  7. ^ "UCD School of Computer Science – Academic Staff". University College Dublin.
  8. ^ "Researcher Profile: University of Oulu". University of Oulu.
  9. ^ ,"Network Softwarization and Security Labs (NetsLab)". University College Dublin.[non-primary source needed]
  10. ^ "Network Softwarization and Security Automation". University College Dublin.[non-primary source needed]
  11. ^ "Blockchain in 5G/6G Networks". University College Dublin.[non-primary source needed]
  12. ^ "AI Security and Privacy". University College Dublin.[non-primary source needed]
  13. ^ "NetsLab Publications". University College Dublin.[non-primary source needed]
  14. ^ "CONFIDENTIAL6G Project Overview". Cordis - European Commission.[failed verification]
  15. ^ "Security and Privacy Accountable Technology Innovations, Algorithms, and machine Learning". Cordis - European Commission.[failed verification]
  16. ^ "SmaRt, AutOmated, and ReliaBle SecUrity Service PlaTform for 6G". Cordis - European Commission.[failed verification]
  17. ^ "Funded Investigator". SFI Connect Center.[non-primary source needed]
  18. ^ "Reserach Leaders". SFI Center for Research Training in Machine Learning.
  19. ^ "IEEE Xplore Author Details". IEEE.[unreliable source?]
  20. ^ "RESEARCH OUTPUTS". University College Dublin.[non-primary source needed]
  21. ^ Madhusanka Liyanage; et al. (2018). A Comprehensive Guide to 5G Security. Wiley.
  22. ^ Madhusanka Liyanage; et al. (2020). Blockchain for 5G Security and Privacy. Wiley.
  23. ^ Madhusanka Liyanage; et al. (2023). 6G Frontiers: Towards Future Wireless Systems. Wiley.
  24. ^ Security and Privacy Vision in 6G: A Comprehensive Guide. Wiley.
  25. ^ "6G Global Summit 2023 Speakers". 6G Global Summit.
  26. ^ "6G Global Summit 2024 Speakers". 6G Global Summit.
  27. ^ "58th Asia Pacific Advanced Network Meeting Keynote Speakers". Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN).
  28. ^ "58th AI for Good". ITU.
  29. ^ "SNS JU January 2024 Newsflash". Smart Networks.
  30. ^ "Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2020". IEEE ComSoc.
  31. ^ "Top 2% Scientists Rankings". Elsevier.
  32. ^ "Best Rising Stars of Science in the World 2024 Ranking". Research.com.
  33. ^ "Tom Brazil Research Award". SFI CONNECT.
  34. ^ "IRC Research Allies - 2023 winners". Irish Research Council.
  35. ^ "Announcing The Research Ally Prizes 2021". Irish Research Council.
  36. ^ "IEEE Consumer Technology Society Awards Presented at ICCE 2022". IEEE.
  37. ^ "Royal Irish Academy Welcomes Eleven UCD Members into New Young Academy of Ireland". UCD.