2026 | Wollongong academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research
2026 | Wollongong academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research
Publish Date: 2026-03-04 23:07:00
Source Domain: www.uow.edu.au
March 4, 2026
US partnership coincides with Montana State University professor joining UOW as Scholar in Residence
A University of Wollongong cybersecurity leader will take his expertise to the United States under a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award in 2026, as UOW simultaneously prepares to host a leading American policy scholar on campus. Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo, Director of UOW’s Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology, will collaborate with Florida Polytechnic University on international cybersecurity research, while Professor Elizabeth Shanahan from Montana State University joins UOW as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Alan Rowan said UOW’s involvement on both sides of the 2026 Fulbright exchange was a reflection of the strength and ambition of its research community.
“This is exactly the kind of globally connected, high-impact research UOW is building. Professor Susilo’s work in the United States and Professor Shanahan’s collaboration here in Wollongong show how strong international partnerships accelerate research excellence and help tackle complex global challenges,” Professor Rowan said.
Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo with ECA Chief of Staff Victoria Roberts
Professor Susilo’s Fulbright project will strengthen research into the security of cloud computing infrastructure, improve how interoperable systems connect and share data and better align cryptographic innovation with international standards and regulatory frameworks.
“Cybersecurity challenges do not stop at national borders and international collaboration is essential in addressing these complex issues. I am proud to be part of a program that prioritises exchange, partnership and shared knowledge,” Professor Susilo said.
An Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Professor Susilo leads research in cloud…
