About

Trust as Infrastructure

A journey across networks, cybersecurity and industrial systems.

Journey and perspective

About Me

My academic journey has progressively developed around computer networks, telecommunications and cybersecurity. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Networks and Telecommunications at the University of Bangui, I pursued a Master's degree in Information Technology at the University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, with a concentration in management, innovation and collaborative systems technologies. My Master's research focused on wireless network security.

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), where I am a member of the Institutional Research Chair in Cyberdefense and Personal Data Protection (CYBPRO). My doctoral research focuses on industrial cybersecurity and the design of trust architectures for industrial digital twins.

My work lies at the intersection of distributed systems, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, IPFS, IoT/IIoT and cyber-physical systems. I am particularly interested in building secure and resilient digital industrial environments in which multiple organizations, systems and technologies can interact reliably.

My background combines experimental research, collaborative research projects, applied cybersecurity, peer-reviewed scientific publications and university teaching in IoT security.

Education

Academic Journey

University of Bangui

Bachelor's Degree in Networks and Telecommunications

University Politehnica of Bucharest

RomaniaMaster's Degree in Information TechnologyManagement, Innovation and Collaborative Systems Technologies

Master's research focused on wireless network security.

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Quebec, CanadaPhD in Computer ScienceIndustrial CybersecurityIndustrial Digital TwinsTrust Architectures

Fields

My Research Landscape

Industrial Cybersecurity

Industrial Digital Twins

Blockchain / DLT

IPFS & Distributed Systems

IoT / IIoT

AI & Federated Learning

Engagement

Beyond Research

Beyond my scientific work, I am involved in teaching, applied cybersecurity, digital transformation and the development of resilient technology infrastructures. These experiences allow me to connect research models with the practical realities of deploying and operating technology.

Teaching
Applied Cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

References

Academic & Professional References

My research journey is supported by scientific supervision and professional collaborations that have contributed directly to the development of my work. The individuals below may also be contacted regarding academic or professional references about me.

Portrait of Professor Fehmi Jaafar, PhD supervisor of Jules Martial Yin-Belta Mbara

Prof. Fehmi Jaafar

Professor in Computer Science

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)

CYBPRO Institutional Research Chair in Cyberdefense and Personal Data Protection

PhD Supervisor
CybersecurityInternet of ThingsCyberdefenseAI Security
fjaafar@uqac.caView Profile
Portrait of Professor Pierre-Martin Tardif, PhD co-supervisor of Jules Martial Yin-Belta Mbara

Prof. Pierre-Martin Tardif

Full Professor

School of Management · Université de Sherbrooke

Director, Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Management Methods

Research Associate, CRICUS

PhD Co-Supervisor
Trust ManagementIntrusion DetectionDigital IdentitySystems Auditing
Pierre-Martin.Tardif@USherbrooke.caView Profile
Portrait of Professor Laurie Simard, research collaborator of Jules Martial Yin-Belta Mbara in the Cogni-Actif project

Prof. Laurie Simard, Ph.D.

Professor

Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

Adjunct Professor, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)

R&D Leadership — Cogni-Actif Project

Research Collaborator · Cogni-Actif
Research & DevelopmentInnovationCo-DesignCogni-Actif
laurie.simard@uqo.caView Profile