FAQs

Email is my preferred mode of communication for academic, research, and professional enquiries. The easiest way to reach me is through the contact form on this website, which automatically delivers your message to my email. Email allows me to respond thoughtfully and efficiently, especially when enquiries require reviewing documents, proposals, or other supporting materials. Compared to phone calls or instant messaging, it also provides a reliable record of our communication. To help me respond promptly, please use a clear subject line and include sufficient information about your enquiry, along with any relevant attachments or links. I make every effort to respond as quickly as my professional commitments allow. For invitations, collaboration requests, supervision enquiries, or recommendation letters, including the necessary details in your initial message will help me provide a more timely and informed response.

I welcome constructive feedback on my teaching, supervision, mentoring, course design, and student engagement. Thoughtful feedback from students, colleagues, and collaborators is invaluable in helping me continually improve my teaching practice and create a more effective learning experience. If you have suggestions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email or through the contact form on this website. Whether your feedback relates to a specific course, teaching approach, assessment, supervision experience, or a broader academic matter, I will appreciate hearing from you. When providing feedback, I encourage you to be as specific and constructive as possible. Clear examples and practical suggestions are particularly helpful in identifying opportunities for improvement and strengthening the quality of teaching, learning, and research supervision. I value respectful, honest, and evidence-based feedback, and I view it as an important part of my commitment to academic excellence, lifelong learning, and continuous professional development.

I am always open to supervising and mentoring students whose research interests align with my areas of expertise and whose work has the potential to make a meaningful academic or societal contribution. I supervise undergraduate, master's, and PhD research in areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, GIS and remote sensing, digital transformation, digital trade, environmental informatics, and other related fields. Depending on institutional requirements, my role may be as a principal supervisor, co-supervisor, or research mentor. Before contacting me, please take time to review my research interests and publications to determine whether there is a strong alignment with your proposed topic. In your email, include: 1. A brief introduction about yourself and your academic background, 2. Your proposed research topic or area of interest, 3. A short concept note or research proposal (if available), 4. Your university, programme, and stage of study, and 5. Any specific expectations regarding supervision or mentorship. Please note that my ability to accept new students depends on my current supervision commitments, institutional policies, and the suitability of the proposed research. While I may not be able to supervise every request, I am happy to advise on refining research ideas or suggest alternative directions where appropriate. I value students who demonstrate curiosity, initiative, integrity, and a genuine commitment to conducting high-quality research. A successful supervision relationship is built on mutual respect, clear communication, and consistent engagement throughout the research journey.

Yes—provided I know you well enough to write a meaningful and credible recommendation. I am pleased to write letters of recommendation for former students, research assistants, colleagues, collaborators, and professionals whose work I have supervised, taught, mentored, or closely observed. A strong recommendation should be based on firsthand knowledge of your academic abilities, professional competence, character, and potential. If we have had limited or no meaningful interaction, I may be unable to provide a letter that accurately reflects your strengths. In such cases, I may respectfully decline your request or recommend that you seek a referee who is better positioned to support your application. If you believe I am an appropriate referee, please review the FAQ on "What information should I provide if I would like a letter of recommendation?" before submitting your request. Providing complete and accurate information helps me prepare a thoughtful, personalized, and timely recommendation. My goal is to write recommendations that are honest, specific, and genuinely helpful to the applicant while maintaining the trust and confidence of the institutions and organizations that rely on my references.

I am happy to provide letters of recommendation for former students, research assistants, colleagues, and collaborators whom I know well and can genuinely recommend. A strong recommendation is based on firsthand knowledge of your abilities, character, and achievements. To help me prepare an accurate and personalized letter, please include the following information: 1. A brief reminder of how we know each other, including the institution, year(s), courses I taught you, research supervised, or projects we worked on together. 2. The purpose of the recommendation, such as admission to a university, scholarship, fellowship, internship, employment, promotion, or research opportunity. 3. Details of the position or programme, including the institution or organization, the role or programme you are applying for, and the application deadline, 4. Your current CV or résumé, 5. A personal statement, research proposal, or motivation letter (where applicable), 6. Key achievements or experiences that you would like me to highlight, particularly those I may have observed or supported, 7. Instructions from the recipient, including any required format, submission method, or specific questions to be addressed, 8. The name and title of the recipient, if the letter should be addressed to a specific person. Please submit your request well in advance, preferably at least two to three weeks before the deadline. This allows sufficient time to prepare a thoughtful and well-supported recommendation. While I make every effort to assist former students and collaborators, I reserve the right to decline requests where I feel I cannot provide a strong, honest, and meaningful recommendation. My goal is to ensure that every letter I write genuinely reflects the applicant's abilities and carries credibility with its recipient.

Can I invite you to deliver an academic talk, keynote, workshop, conference presentation, or participate in TV or radio programmes? Yes. I welcome invitations to deliver keynote addresses, guest lectures, seminars, workshops, conference presentations, panel discussions, webinars, and media interviews where my expertise can add value. My speaking engagements typically cover topics related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, data science, Digital Health, environmental informatics, Educational Technologies, innovation, and other areas aligned with my research and professional experience. To facilitate scheduling, please contact me at least two to four weeks in advance (or earlier for international engagements) and include the following information: 1. The hosting institution or organization, 2. The proposed topic or theme, 3. The purpose and target audience, 4. The date, time, duration, and venue (or virtual platform), 5. The expected format (keynote, seminar, workshop, panel discussion, interview, etc.), 6. Any logistical or administrative arrangements. I carefully review each invitation based on its relevance to my expertise, availability, and the potential for meaningful engagement. If our interests align, I would be delighted to participate and contribute to the success of your event.

Absolutely. I welcome collaborations with researchers, universities, industry partners, government agencies, development organisations, and motivated students whose interests align with my areas of expertise. My work spans cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, data science, GIS and remote sensing, environmental informatics, and ICT for sustainable development. I am particularly interested in collaborations involving research, grant proposals, publications, supervision, innovation projects, capacity building, and technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges. Before reaching out, I encourage you to explore my research interests, publications, and ongoing projects to identify areas of mutual interest. Rather than sending a general message asking, "Can we collaborate?", please introduce yourself and briefly describe: 1. The problem or opportunity you would like to address; 2. Why you believe our expertise aligns; 3. The expected outcomes (research, publication, funding proposal, consultancy, innovation, etc.); and the role you envision for me in the collaboration. Well-prepared proposals make it much easier to determine whether our interests and availability are aligned. If there is a good fit, I will be pleased to explore the collaboration further. Great collaborations are built on shared vision, complementary expertise, professionalism, and mutual commitment to producing meaningful impact.