Ikjot Saini
Assistant Professor @University of Windsor
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Professor @University of Windsor
Windsor, ON, CA
Founded and led a research lab focused on cybersecurity and privacy in connected and autonomous vehicles, with a particular emphasis on vehicular communication protocols (VANETs, V2X), network security, and automotive privacy frameworks.Designed and implemented privacy-preserving communication architectures for vehicular networks, integrating pseudonym rotation, context-aware privacy scoring, and secure beaconing protocols.Led cross-functional research on secure OTA updates, including versioning, rollback prevention, secure boot, and cryptographic signature verification and aligning with UN R156.Directed technical research and strategic guidance on TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) processes per ISO/SAE 21434 Annex C.Secured and managed funding from government and industry partners to develop intrusion detection systems for CAN, Ethernet, and V2X environments, including real-time anomaly detection prototypes.
EDUCATION
University of Windsor
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
ABOUT IKJOT SAINI
I am a cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience designing, securing, and future-proofing complex vehicular and automotive systems. My career spans deep technical work in network security and privacy-preserving communication protocols (VANETs, V2X), leadership in academic research, and high-impact collaboration with government agencies and industry partners. With expertise anchored in standards like ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/156, I have led the design of secure-by-design frameworks for connected and autonomous vehicles—covering secure OTA updates, intrusion detection systems, and privacy scoring models. My work has not only resulted in deployable prototypes and scalable solutions but also helped shape national policy conversations on automotive cybersecurity. What sets me apart is the ability to bridge technical depth with strategic execution. I excel at translating cutting-edge research into systems that meet real-world constraints—across embedded platforms, cloud infrastructures, and AI-driven autonomy stacks. I mentor teams, guide security architectures, and drive regulatory alignment, all while maintaining a clear focus on innovation, safety, and long-term resilience. My research interests include wireless communication networks, V2X network security, privacy-preserving techniques, simulation modelling, intrusion detection systems and securing electric vehicle charging communication. I have published many research papers and journal articles, including V2X privacy schemes, misbehaviour detection in vehicular networks, and blockchain applications in connected and autonomous vehicles.
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