Kapilan Radhakrishnan
Background
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan is an accomplished academic leader and researcher with over two decades of experience in computer science, specialising in computer networks, cybersecurity, and AI applications. As Academic Director for Applied Computing at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, he leads curriculum innovation, programme validation, and strategic academic initiatives.
A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Cisco Instructor Trainer, he bridges academia and industry through certifications and partnerships. His research spans network protocols, cyber forensics, and intelligent systems, with a strong publication record and successful PhD supervision.
Dr. Radhakrishnan is enthusiastic about bridging academic theory with practical application, fostering innovation in computing education, and supporting the next generation of digital professionals.
Specialist Subjects
- Computer Networks
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Forensics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cisco certifications
Professional and/or Research Experience
His research interests include networks, cyber security and forensics, and intelligent systems for security. He has supervised multiple PhD candidates to completion and serves as an external examiner and assessor for several UK and international universities. His scholarly work is widely published and he contributes as a reviewer and editorial board member for international journals.
Passionate about advancing digital education and secure technologies, Dr. Radhakrishnan thrives at the intersection of teaching, research, and academic leadership.
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Masters in Advanced Computer Networking (2005), Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice (Strategic Leadership in Higher Education) University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
- Postgraduate Certification in Education (PGCE/PCET), Swansea Metropolitan University
Languages Spoken
Professional Membership or Roles
Academic Teaching
External Recognition or Rewards
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certifies Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)
Cisco Academy Instructor Trainer
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)