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Dr. Livinus Obiora Nweke is an academic and researcher with a strong background in cybersecurity. He holds an MSc (summa cum laude) in Computer Science from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and a PhD in Information Security and Communication Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway.

His academic journey has been characterised by a deep interest in exploring the intersection of technology, security, and ethics. In addition to his academic qualifications, he is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which has further enriched his understanding of the practical aspects of cybersecurity. This certification, combined with his research, allows him to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that his work has both academic rigor and real-world relevance.

Research Interests

Dr. Livinus Obiora Nweke’s research interests are in digital assurance, security and risk management, privacy and data protection, infrastructure security, artificial intelligence, and information security. He has experience in collaborating with industry partners, leading multidisciplinary research projects, and contributing to community outreach programs.

Consultancy, Commercial Work, and Industrial Connections

Dr. Livinus Obiora Nweke has contributed to the study by NTNU and Secure Identity Alliance for successful integration of privacy by design principles in government-issued digital identity services.

Recent Publications

1. Abomhara, M., Nweke, L. O., Yayilgan, S. Y., Camparin, D., Teyras, K. & Labriolle, d. S. Enhancing Privacy Protections in National Identification Systems: An Examination of Stakeholders’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Privacy by Design. International Journal of Information Security (In Press).

2. Mobeen, N.E., Shaikh, S., Nweke, L.O., Abomhara, M., Yayilgan, S.Y., Fahad, M. (2024). Vineyard Leaf Disease Prediction: Bridging the Gap Between Predictive Accuracy and Interpretability. In: de la Iglesia, D.H., de Paz Santana, J.F., López Rivero, A.J. (eds) New Trends in Disruptive Technologies, Tech Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence. DiTTEt 2024. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1459. Springer, Cham.

3. Nweke, L. O. & Yayilgan, S. Y. Opportunities and Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence in Securing Cyber-Physical Systems. In book: Artificial Intelligence for Security – Enhancing Protection in a Changing World. Springer, (2024).

4. Nweke, L. O. Promoting Learners’ Engagement To Maximize Learning In A Synchronous Online Workshop: A Case Study Analysis From Different Perspectives. Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2023, San Francisco, United States. (2023).

5. Nweke, L. O. National Identification Systems As Enablers of Online Identity. In book: Online Identity – An Essential Guide. IntechOpen, (2023).

6. Nweke, L. O. Using the Seven Principles of Privacy by Design (PbD) to explain the Benefits of PbD in the Development of National Identification Systems. (2023).