Soufiene Djahel holds a Ph.D. degree (2010) from USTL (FR), a Magister degree (2007 – Distinction) from UAMB (DZ) and a State Engineering degree (2004 – Distinction | Best Engineer in the Faculty of Engineering) from UBMA (DZ). He is a Professor in the Centre for Future Transport and Cities (CFTC) at Coventry University (UK). His previous appointments include Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security then Reader in Connected and Autonomous Systems at the Universiy of Huddersfield (UK), Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), and Engineering Research Manager at University College Dublin (IE).  His research interests include the design and evaluation of communication, planning, optimization and security algorithms and techniques to unlock the potential of emerging wireless connected and autonomous systems, such as CAVs and UAVs, in enabling smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities. His research aims to drive the innovation in the future mobility and other critical services in smart cities with a focus on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability and resilience to cyber threats. His research was supported by the Newton Fund, JSPS, EPSRC DTP, and the Transport Systems Catapult. He is the recipient of the FY2021 JSPS Invitational Fellowship for Research in Japan award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.