Ellis Solaiman is a Reader at the School of Computing, Newcastle University. He previously received his PhD in Computing Science also from Newcastle University, where he subsequently worked as a Research Associate, Teaching Fellow, Lecturer (Assistant Professor), and Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor).

His research interests are mainly in the development of Trusted Distributed Smart applications using technologies such as Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Smart Contracts:

• Trust mechanisms in distributed systems such as the Cloud, Internet of Things, and Social Media.
• Simulation tools for Cloud and the Internet of things (IoT) applications.
• Online educational applications.
• Human-Computer aspects of Social media and electronic commerce. applications 
• Software verification and testing frameworks in distributed systems. 

Ellis is a Fellow of the the BCS, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), and Academic Accreditation Lead for the School of Computing. 

Previous roles included Degree Programme Director for the MSc Computer Science.

He supervises a number of PhD students. Potential applicants that would like to do a PhD or an integrated IPhD are welcome to contact him for further information. 

Publications (Google Scholar):

https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=qqJUovcAAAAJ&hl=en