Ellis Solaiman is a Senior Lecturer 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, and Lecturer.

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. 

He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), and Degree Programme Director (DPD) for the MSc in 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:

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