Meet Our IoA Fellows

Professor Victor Chang stands as an internationally recognised authority in applied artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. His distinguished career spans groundbreaking research and extensive global collaboration. Currently positioned as Professor of Business Analytics at Aston University, he specialises in AI, Data Analytics and Cybersecurity while steering multiple strategic initiatives focused on creating secure, responsible, and sustainable digital transformation.

Victor's expertise seamlessly connects academic innovation with practical implementation. His influence extends across five continents through more than 60 invited keynote presentations at premier conferences, including IEEE Services, Cloud, Big Data, and other flagship events. His research network encompasses over 100 collaborating institutions worldwide, creating a truly global impact in his field.

The practical applications of Victor's work demonstrate significant effectiveness, with his applied AI and data solutions achieving exceptional accuracy rates exceeding 90+% in critical areas, such as disease diagnosis (92%) and malware detection (99%), across the healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity sectors. His industry-academic background has enabled him to lead multi-million-pound research projects, fostering partnerships throughout the UK, Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Victor's technical innovation and leadership have produced several groundbreaking innovations, including the Cloud Computing Adoption Framework (CCAF), an advanced Deep-IFS security system, federated learning architectures for 6G networks, and sophisticated IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) platforms. His scholarly contributions include over 250 peer-reviewed publications, complemented by editorial responsibilities at leading journals.

Beyond his research achievements, Victor demonstrates exceptional commitment to developing future talent, having mentored more than 200 students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals. His professional recognition includes Fellowships from prestigious institutions such as the BCS, IET, RSA, IC (CMI), IoL, IDM, RSS, APM, and ORS, alongside Senior Fellowship of the HEA and Honorary Fellowship of the IoA. Victor actively shapes national and international strategies in AI, data science, and cybersecurity. His passion for public engagement, digital trust, and inclusive innovation continues to shape policy development, industry practices, and the development of emerging talent in the AI and cybersecurity fields.