22 August – Dr Madhusanka Liyanage has been recognised as one of the top 1,000 young researchers shaping the future of science by Research.com. This notable recognition underscores the valuable contributions of rising scientists worldwide, with Dr Liyanage counted among just five researchers based in Ireland.
Dr Liyanage is a Funded Investigator at CONNECT, University College Dublin (UCD), where his research primarily focuses on the security and privacy aspects of 5G/6G softwarised mobile networks. His work at UCD also extends to his roles as an Associate Professor, Ad Astra Fellow, and Director of Graduate Research at the School of Computer Science. Additionally, he serves as a Adjunct Professor at University of Oulu, Finland, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka.
At UCD, Dr Liyanage leads the Network Softwarisation and Security Laboratory (NetsLab), where he is at the forefront of utilising advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Federated Learning (FL) and Blockchain, coupled with cutting-edge cryptographic tools, to enhance the security and privacy of next-generation networks. His expertise has been further recognised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), where he is a senior member, and was awarded the “2020 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher” by IEEE ComSoc EMEA.
“I am deeply honored to be selected among such a distinguished group of researchers. It is a privilege to represent Ireland on this global stage, and I am motivated to continue my work with even greater dedication. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my Netslab team and collaborators, whose support and contributions have been invaluable in reaching this milestone,” said Dr Liyanage upon learning of his inclusion on the Research.com list.
His research career includes visiting fellowships at institutions such as CSIRO in Australia, Lancaster University in the UK, the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney in Australia, Sorbonne University in France, and the University of Oxford in the UK. Dr Liyanage has also been recognised with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship and the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Throughout his career, Dr Liyanage has secured over €8 million in competitive research grants and has contributed to more than twenty EU, international, and national ICT projects. He is currently a P.I. for five large EU H2020/Horizon Europe projects on 6G and AI security including three 6G SNS projects. He plays a key role as the Irish national coordinator for EU COST Action projects and serves as an expert consultant at the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). Furthermore, he acts as a reviewer for funding agencies in several countries, including EC, France, New Zealand, Switzerland, Qatar, the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Kazakhstan.
Being recognised by Research.com highlights not only Dr Liyanage’s impact on the field but also the dynamic and forward-thinking research culture present in Ireland.
CONNECT is the world leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications. CONNECT is funded under the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres Programme and is co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund. We engage with over 35 companies including large multinationals, SMEs and start-ups. CONNECT brings together world-class expertise from ten Irish academic institutes to create a one-stop-shop for telecommunications research, development and innovation.
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