Dr Fares Yousefi
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Email: F.Yousefi@ljmu.ac.uk
Dr. Fares Yousefi is a Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity at the Liverpool John Moores University, with a strong academic and research background in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies. Holding a PhD in Computer Science from Liverpool John Moores University, Dr. Yousefi specialized in biometric authentication using brain signals, pioneering innovative research in brain-based security systems.
With over seven years of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Yousefi has made significant contributions to the fields of cybersecurity and Brain-based authentication methods. Their research has been published in top-tier journals, including Computers & Security and Neural Computing and Applications. Their work on EEG-based authentication and cryptography has been recognized with multiple awards, including the PVC’s Award for the Best PhD Thesis and the Outstanding MSc Project Award.
Beyond research, Dr. Yousefi is an experienced educator, developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain. They are a Fellow of AdvanceHE, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in higher education and student engagement.
Dr. Yousefi actively participates in interdisciplinary projects, exploring new frontiers in cybersecurity, AI, and brain-computer interaction. They have also collaborated with industry professionals, government bodies, and academic institutions to enhance cybersecurity education and research.
Languages
English
Persian
Kurdish
Degrees
2022, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PhD
2018, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, MSc. Cyber Security
Academic appointments
Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security, Liverpool John Moores University, 2025 - present
Lecturer in Computer Science, Liverpool Hope University, 2023 - 2025
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Liverpool Hope University, 2022 - 2023
Chapters
Yousefi F, Kolivand H. 2024. Brain Signals as a New Biometric Authentication Method Using Brain-Computer Interface Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games :228-241 Springer International Publishing 9783031231599 DOI Publisher Url
Journal article
Yousefi F, Kolivand H. 2023. A robust brain pattern for brain-based authentication methods using deep breath Computers and Security, 135 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Yousefi F, Kolivand H, Baker T. 2020. SaS-BCI: A New Strategy to Predict Image Memorability and use Mental Imagery as a Brain-Based Biometric Authentication Neural Computing and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Conference publication
Yousefi F, Kolivand H. 2021. A New Solution to the Brain State Permanency for Brain-Based Authentication Methods 2021 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA) :69-72 DOI Author Url Public Url
Yousefi F, Kolivand H. 2021. A New Solution to the Brain State Permanency for Brain-Based Authentication Methods 2021 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, CAIDA 2021, :69-72 DOI Publisher Url