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The intersection of datafication and data justice in higher education (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fabian, K. (2025, October). The intersection of datafication and data justice in higher education. Presented at Connecting Space, Data and Society: Interdisciplinary Pathways, London

There has been an increasing uptake of technology in the classroom, either for teaching or for classroom management purposes. Along with this uptake is the increasing datafication of education. Datafication is the process of rendering social and natu... Read More about The intersection of datafication and data justice in higher education.

Exploring Dataset Diversity for GenAI Image Inpainting Localisation in Digital Forensics (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Thomson, M., McKeown, S., Macfarlane, R., & Leimich, P. (2025, March). Exploring Dataset Diversity for GenAI Image Inpainting Localisation in Digital Forensics. Presented at DFDS 2025: Digital Forensics Doctoral Symposium, Brno, Czech Republic

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has significantly increased the sophistication and ease of image tampering techniques, posing challenges for digital forensics in identifying manipulated images. A lack of dataset standardisation hinders the... Read More about Exploring Dataset Diversity for GenAI Image Inpainting Localisation in Digital Forensics.

Bamboo scrimber dowels for novel engineered wood and bamboo connections: A preliminary investigation (2025)
Journal Article
Yang, J., D'Amico, B., Yu, Z., & Aamir, K. (online). Bamboo scrimber dowels for novel engineered wood and bamboo connections: A preliminary investigation. Wood Material Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2025.2487128

Bamboo scrimber, a bamboo fibre-based composite made from crushed bamboo fibre, has gained significant attention from researchers and manufacturers due to its exceptional mechanical performance and innovative structural design. This paper introduces... Read More about Bamboo scrimber dowels for novel engineered wood and bamboo connections: A preliminary investigation.

From documents to dialogue: Context matters in common sense-enhanced task-based dialogue grounded in documents (2025)
Journal Article
Strathearn, C., Gkatzia, D., & Yu, Y. (2025). From documents to dialogue: Context matters in common sense-enhanced task-based dialogue grounded in documents. Expert Systems with Applications, 279, Article 127304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2025.127304

Humans can engage in a conversation to collaborate on multi-step tasks and divert briefly to complete essential sub-tasks, such as asking for confirmation or clarification, before resuming the overall task. This communication is necessary as some kno... Read More about From documents to dialogue: Context matters in common sense-enhanced task-based dialogue grounded in documents.

Post-Quantum Migration of the Tor Application (2025)
Journal Article
Berger, D., Lemoudden, M., & Buchanan, W. J. (2025). Post-Quantum Migration of the Tor Application. Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, 5(2), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcp5020013

The efficiency of Shor's and Grover's algorithms and the advancement of quantum computers implies that the cryptography used until now to protect one's privacy is potentially vulnerable to retrospective decryption, also known as the harvest now, decr... Read More about Post-Quantum Migration of the Tor Application.

Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Automatic Generation of Adversarial Metamorphic Malware (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Babaagba, K. O., Wylie, J., Ayodele, M., & Tan, Z. (2024, September). Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Automatic Generation of Adversarial Metamorphic Malware. Presented at 29th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security - SECAI, Bydgoszcz, Poland

The rise of metamorphic malware, a dangerous type of malware, has sparked growing research interest due to its increasing attacks on information assets and computer networks. Sophos’ recent threat report reveals that 94% of malware targeting organiza... Read More about Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Automatic Generation of Adversarial Metamorphic Malware.

RF-sputtered Al-doped ZnO-based transparent electrochemical capacitors developed as a structural energy storage to replace double-glazed window for a smart building (2025)
Journal Article
Paul, F., Narayanan, V. K., Gopidas, S. S., Markapudi, P. R., See, C. H., Jose, G., Potty, S. N., & Manjakkal, L. (2025). RF-sputtered Al-doped ZnO-based transparent electrochemical capacitors developed as a structural energy storage to replace double-glazed window for a smart building. Applied Physics Letters, 126(13), Article 133901. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0255229

Structural energy storage combines energy storage with structural strength, reducing weight, saving space, and improving efficiency. Among various types, transparent structural energy storage shows strong potential for seamless integration into windo... Read More about RF-sputtered Al-doped ZnO-based transparent electrochemical capacitors developed as a structural energy storage to replace double-glazed window for a smart building.

Leveraging LLMs for Non-Security Experts in Threat Hunting: Detecting Living off the Land Techniques (2025)
Journal Article
Konstantinou, A., Kasimatis, D., Buchanan, W. J., Ullah Jan, S., Ahmad, J., Politis, I., & Pitropakis, N. (2025). Leveraging LLMs for Non-Security Experts in Threat Hunting: Detecting Living off the Land Techniques. Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction, 7(2), Article 31. https://doi.org/10.3390/make7020031

This paper explores the potential use of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, in threat hunting, specifically focusing on Living off the Land (LotL) techniques. LotL methods allow threat actors to blend... Read More about Leveraging LLMs for Non-Security Experts in Threat Hunting: Detecting Living off the Land Techniques.

Developing Sustainability Competencies through Extra-Curricular Interdisciplinary Challenges (2025)
Journal Article
Hitt, S. J., Seminara, P., Binding, T., & Hairstans, R. (online). Developing Sustainability Competencies through Extra-Curricular Interdisciplinary Challenges. European Journal of Engineering Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2025.2481965

Educators are being challenged to develop transformational learning experiences that link student attainment of sustainability competencies to professional skills required in specific industries. However, these efforts can sometimes be hamstrung by t... Read More about Developing Sustainability Competencies through Extra-Curricular Interdisciplinary Challenges.

Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Obead, R., D'Amico, B., & Khaddour, L. (2024, April). Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study. Presented at Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies conference, Dubai, UAE

Buildings’ construction and operation are significant contributors to global world emissions. Therefore, reducing emissions in this sector is an essential step in global efforts toward a zero-emission economy. As a response to this need, much researc... Read More about Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study.

The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on travel choices: The case of Scotland (2025)
Journal Article
Fountas, G., Fonzone, A., & Olowosegun, A. (2025). The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on travel choices: The case of Scotland. Research in Transportation Economics, 110, Article 101537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101537

This study aims to identify the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on travel choices of Scottish residents. Specifically, we examine possible changes in two dimensions of travel behavior: (i) mode choice; and (ii) number of trips. Using recent data... Read More about The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on travel choices: The case of Scotland.

Determination of singular control in the optimal management of natural resources (2025)
Journal Article
Guiver, C., & Opmeer, M. R. (in press). Determination of singular control in the optimal management of natural resources. Applied Mathematics and Optimization, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00245-025-10257-3

A method is presented to simplify the determination of solutions of certain optimal control problems which commonly arise in natural resource management and bioeconomic contexts. The method, termed the resource-value balance method, essentially lever... Read More about Determination of singular control in the optimal management of natural resources.

Experiences of Design for Disability in Collaborating with Students and Industries (2025)
Book Chapter
Harris, N., & Vasantha, G. (2025). Experiences of Design for Disability in Collaborating with Students and Industries. In Future of Design Education: InFuSED23 (205-219). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7363-3_14

This chapter looks at the design and engineering of products to assist people with disability. It looks at the process that companies, disability organisations and universities employ to help develop aids and products that solve various needs. Althou... Read More about Experiences of Design for Disability in Collaborating with Students and Industries.

Quantum Machine Learning for 6G Network Intelligence and Adversarial Threats (2025)
Journal Article
Nguyen, V.-L., Nguyen, L.-H., Hwang, R.-H., Canberk, B., & Duong, T. Q. (in press). Quantum Machine Learning for 6G Network Intelligence and Adversarial Threats. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine,

Quantum computing has been a major priority for several nations and prominent institutions in their pursuit of a transformative breakthrough in the fields of computation and encryption. By using the principles of quantum mechanics, particularly quant... Read More about Quantum Machine Learning for 6G Network Intelligence and Adversarial Threats.

Modelling the training strategies for reskilling UK construction workers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era: a structural equation model approach (2025)
Journal Article
Alhamoudi, A. M., & Osunsanmi, T. O. (online). Modelling the training strategies for reskilling UK construction workers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era: a structural equation model approach. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1108/sasbe-08-2024-0337

Purpose
The United Kingdom (UK) construction industry is experiencing a significant skills shortage due to the advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), leading to a high demand for reskilling. However, there is a lack of effective tra... Read More about Modelling the training strategies for reskilling UK construction workers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era: a structural equation model approach.

NeFT-Net: N-window Extended Frequency Transformer for Rhythmic Motion Prediction (2025)
Journal Article
Ademola, A., Sinclair, D., Koniaris, B., Hannah, S., & Mitchell, K. (in press). NeFT-Net: N-window Extended Frequency Transformer for Rhythmic Motion Prediction. Computers and Graphics,

Advancements in prediction of human motion sequences are critical for enabling online virtual reality (VR) users to dance and move in ways that accurately mirror real-world actions, delivering a more immersive and connected experience. However, laten... Read More about NeFT-Net: N-window Extended Frequency Transformer for Rhythmic Motion Prediction.

Beyond Hamming Distance: Exploring Spatial Encoding in Perceptual Hashes (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKeown, S. (2025, April). Beyond Hamming Distance: Exploring Spatial Encoding in Perceptual Hashes. Presented at DFRWS EU 2025, Brno, Czech Republic

Forensic analysts are often tasked with analysing large volumes of data in modern investigations, and frequently make use of hashing technologies to identify previously encountered images. Perceptual hashes, which seek to model the semantic (visual)... Read More about Beyond Hamming Distance: Exploring Spatial Encoding in Perceptual Hashes.