Muhammad Ikram

Muhammad Ikram

Lecturer in Cybsecurity

Dr. Muhammad Ikram

Welcome

I am Dr. Muhammad Ikram, a Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity at the School of Computing, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney. My work focuses on designing scalable, privacy-preserving, and resilient security mechanisms for web, mobile, and cloud-based systems.

Previously, I held a joint postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan and Macquarie University. I earned my Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UNSW, Sydney, where I was fortunate to work under the mentorship of Prof. Roya Ensafi and Prof. Dali Kaafar.

My research blends systems security with adversarial machine learning and spans areas such as:

  • Malware and botnet detection
  • Vulnerability analysis of mobile/web platforms
  • Measurement of cyberattacks in real-world systems
  • Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)

I have collaborated with Data61 (CSIRO), Transurban, and Optus, and my work has informed national cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory discussions. I regularly serve on program committees of top-tier venues such as NDSS, ACM (Asia)CCS/, PETS, and IEEE S&P.

For a full list of my work, visit my publications or Google Scholar.

🔬 Research Supervision & Opportunities

I welcome applications from motivated students interested in building practical, deployable security solutions. You are encouraged to reach out if you are:

  • A PhD or Master’s student (Domestic or International)
  • Seeking joint Cotutelle or CSC/HEC-sponsored PhD programs
  • Looking for internships or research assistant roles
  • Interested in industry-aligned thesis projects

🎓 Available Opportunities

🌍 Visiting Scholars & Interns

If you’re a student interested in short-term collaboration or internship in Sydney (or remotely), feel free to get in touch. I regularly supervise visiting scholars and have co-authored papers with interns.

📫 Contact

This page is continuously updated. Last revision: August 2025