Dr. Dennis Y. W. Liu BSc, MPhil, PhD(CityU); MBCS
Principal Project Fellow - Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Teaching Associate - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University

Profile

Dennis is currently Principal Project Fellow in the Department of Computing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Teaching Associate in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. Dennis received his BSc (1st Hons), MPhil, and PhD degrees in Computer Science from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in 2005, 2007 and 2014 respectively.

Previously served as Senior Teaching Fellow at PolyU, Dennis has 15 years of experience working in the tertiary education sector and is experienced in teaching in sub-degree, bachelor, and postgraduate levels for a variety of subjects, including programming, information security and blockchain. Dennis was conferred the Faculty Outstanding Award in Teaching (Team) 2021/22, the Faculty Merit Award in Teaching (Individual) 2019/20 at PolyU and the Outstanding Teacher Award 2011 at the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE).

Dennis is experienced in providing trainings in cybersecurity/blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT). In 2019 - 2021, Dennis provided training on blockchain technologies to over 1,500 staff of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), HKSAR. Dennis was involved in the development of the first blockchain postgraduate programme (MSc in Blockchain Technology) in Hong Kong and was the Deputy Programme Leader of the programme.

Dennis is also experienced in academic programme development and management, ranging from short courses to postgraduate programmes. Dr. Liu was the Deputy Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing – Computing Stream, and MSc in Blockchain Technology at PolyU. Due to his familiarity with quality assurance of academic programmes, Dennis was involved in various accreditation exercises and is the External Examiner/Academic Assessor of a number of IT and cybersecurity programmes of HKU SPACE and Hong Kong College of Technology. Dennis was also engaged in funded teaching and learning (T&L) projects to enhance cyber security education in the university. His research in cybersecurity education was conferred the Best Paper Award in IEEE TALE 2019.

Acting as the project investigator and technical consultant of a number of Blockchain/DLT industrial research and consultancy projects, Dennis is responsible for providing professional advices on the underlying cryptographic algorithms and protocols, as well as managing teams of engineers for the concrete implementations of crypto-libraries and blockchain-based application systems.

As the principal investigator (PI) of a number of T&L, research and consultancy projects, Dennis oversees projects with a total budget of over HKD5,750,000 since 2017.

Research Interests

  • Applied Cryptography
  • Blockchain Security
  • Pedagogies for Cybersecurity/Blockchain Education

Book Chapters

  • Dennis Y. W. Liu, Guozhi Xue, Yi Xie, Xiapu Luo and Man Ho Au. "Performance of Digital Signature Schemes on Mobile Devices". Mobile Security and Privacy. Advances, Challenges and Future Research Directions, Elsevier, 2016, 247 - 256.

Journal Articles

  1. Alven C. Y. Leung, Dennis. Y. W. Liu, Man Ho Au, and Daniel Xiapu Luo. "A Constructivist and Pragmatic Training Framework for Blockchain Education for IT Practitioners". Education and Information Technologies (2024). doi: 10.1007/s10639-024-12505-5.
  2. K. K. F. Yuen, D. Y. W. Liu, and H. V. Leong (2023). "Competitive Programming in Computational Thinking and Problem Solving Education", Computer Applications in Engineering Education (2023). 1–17. Wiley. doi: 10.1002/cae.22610.
  3. Pit Ho Patrio Chiu, Siu Wo Tarloff Im, Dennis Y. W. Liu and Vincent Wong. "Does active learning classroom support student innovation across disciplines?". Advanced Science Letters. 24(11). 8030–8033. doi: 10.1166/asl.2018.12484 (WoS)
  4. Siu Wo Tarloff Im, Pit Ho Patrio Chiu, Chan Hung Shek, and Dennis Y. W. Liu. "Performance Evaluation of College of Science and Engineering Students with the PALSI Scheme." The International Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning. Volume 24, Issue 1, pp. 27-34. DOI: doi.org/10.18848/2327-7971/CGP/v24i01/27-34.
  5. Dennis Y. W. Liu and Duncan S. Wong. "One-Move Convertible Nominative Signature in the Standard Model." Security and Communication Networks 9(12): 1796-1809 (2016), DOI: 10.1002/sec.812.
  6. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Joseph K. Liu, Yi Mu, Willy Susilo and Duncan S. Wong. "Revocable Ring Signature." Journal of Computer Science and Technology (JCST), 22(6), Springer, Nov 2007, 785 - 794.
  7. Qiong Huang, Dennis Y. W. Liu, Duncan S. Wong. "An efficient one-move Nominative Signature scheme." International Journal of Applied Cryptography (IJACT), 2008 - Vol. 1, No.2 pp. 133 - 143.

Conference Papers

  1. Zoey Ziyi Li, Jun Zhao, Hui Cui, Erica Xin Zheng, Xin Ma, Dennis Y. W. Liu, Man Ho Au. "Blockchain for Smart Logistics: Enhancing Identity Security, Bidding Transparency and Goods Tracking". To appear in The 6th ACM International Symposium on Blockchain and Secure Critical Infrastructure (BSCI 2024).
  2. Alven C. Y. Leung, Zoey Ziyi Li, Dennis Y. W. Liu, Richard W. C. Lui, Daniel Xiapu Luo and Siu Wo Tarloff Im. "Transfer of Learning from Metaverse to Blockchain for Secondary Students: Implementation and Effectiveness Evaluation". The 26th Australasian Computing Education Conference (ACE 2024). DOI: 10.1145/3636243.3636260.
  3. Wang Fat Lau, Dennis Y. W. Liu, Man Ho Au. "Blockchain-Based Supply Chain System for Traceability, Regulation and Anti-Counterfeiting". The 4th IEEE International Conference on Blockchain (IEEE Blockchain-2021). DOI: 10.1109/Blockchain53845.2021.00022.
  4. Winnie W. M. Lam and Dennis Y. W. Liu. "Using Robotics to Integrate Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics for STEM Education". International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2021 (ICLT2021).
  5. Jingyi Li, Meng Zhao, Yong Ding, Dennis Y. W. Liu, Yujue Wang, Hai Liang. "An Aggregate Authentication Framework for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cluster Network". IEEE International Conference on Parallel & Distributed Processing with Applications, Big Data & Cloud Computing, Sustainable Computing & Communications, Social Computing & Networking (ISPA/BDCloud/SocialCom/SustainCom 2020). DOI:10.1109/ISPA-BDCloud-SocialCom-SustainCom51426.2020.00185.
  6. Winnie W. M. Lam, Dennis Y. W. Liu and Kevin W. H. Yung. "Providing Personalized Learning Support with AI Chatbot" (abstract). The International Conference on Education and Artificial Intelligence 2020 (ICEAI 2020).
  7. Sai Ming Lam, Dennis Y. W. Liu and Alven C. Y. Leung. "A case study of linking practical learning to professional and vocational fields for secondary students - the Hong Kong Applied Learning Aviation course" (abstract). Applied Learning Conference 2020.
  8. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Alven C. Y. Leung, Man Ho Au, Xiapu Luo, Pit Ho Patrio Chiu, Siu Wo Tarloff Im and Winnie W. M. Lam. “Virtual Laboratory: Facilitating Teaching and Learning in Cybersecurity for Students with Diverse Disciplines”. IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering 2019 (TALE 2019). DOI: 10.1109/TALE48000.2019.9225863. [Best Paper Award]
  9. Winnie W. M. Lam, Haoran Xie, Dennis Y. W. Liu and Kevin W. H. Yung. “Investigating Online Collaborative Learning on Students' Learning Outcomes in Higher Education”. The 3rd International Conference on Education and E-Learning (ICEEL 2019). DOI: 10.1145/3371647.3371656.
  10. Winnie W. M. Lam, Dennis Y. W. Liu and Issac K. H. Lo. "An Online Evidence-based Assessment System to Promote Collaborative Learning in Tertiary Education" (abstract). 2019 International Conference on Education and Learning (ICEL 2019).
  11. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Chi Tsiu Tong and Winnie W. M. Lam. "Performance Analysis of Searchable Symmetric Encryption Schemes on Mobile Devices." The 12th International Conference on Network and System Security (NSS-2018). 80 - 94. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-02744-5_6.
  12. Vincent Ng, Cao Jiannong, Dennis Liu, Sharon Keung, Laura Zhou, Ian Brown. "Retrieving Good Practices through Reviewing Past E-Learning Projects of Local Schools in Hong Kong." 2017 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI 2017), DOI: 10.1109/CSCI.2017.195.
  13. Laura Zhou, Dennis Liu, Sharon Keung, Ian Brown, Jiannong Cao and Vincent Ng. "A Two-Phase Framework for Systematic Extraction of Good Practices for eLearning Projects." (abstract) Proceeding of eLearning Forum Asia 2017(eLFA2017), Hong Kong.
  14. Pit Ho Patrio Chiu, Tsz Ki Frankie Fan, Siu Wo Tarloff Im, Shukhan Cheng, Lisa L. S. Chui, Lin Li, and Dennis Y. W. Liu. "A project-problem based learning approach for appreciating ancient cultural heritage through technologies: Realizing mystical buildings in Dunhuang Mural." IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering 2016 (TALE 2016). DOI: TALE.2016.7851772.
  15. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Duncan S. Wong and Qiong Huang. "Ambiguous One-Move Nominative Signature Without Random Oracles." The 16th Annual International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology (ICISC 2013), LNCS 8565, Springer-Verlag, 2014, 325 - 341.
  16. Dennis Y. W. Liu and Duncan S. Wong. "One-Move Convertible Nominative Signature in the Standard Model." The 6th International Conference on Provable Security (ProvSec 2012), LNCS 7496, Springer-Verlag, 2012, 2 - 20.
  17. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Duncan S. Wong, Xinyi Huang, Guilin Wang, Qiong Huang, Yi Mu and Willy Susilo. "Formal Definition and Construction of Nominative Signature." Proc. of the 9th International Conference on Information and Communications Security (ICICS 2007). LNCS 4861, Springer-Verlag, 2007, 57 - 68.
  18. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Shuang Chang, and Duncan S. Wong. "A More Efficient Convertible Nominative Signature." Proc. of International Conference on Security and Cryptography (SECRYPT 2007), July 2007, 214 - 221.
  19. Dennis Y. W. Liu, Shuang Chang, Duncan S. Wong and Yi Mu. "Nominative Signature from Ring Signature." Proc. of the 2nd International Workshop on Security (IWSEC 2007), LNCS 4752, Springer-Verlag, 2007, 396 - 411.

For my complete publication list, please refer to DBLP.

Conference Organizing Committee

  • Local Chair, The 19th EAI International Conference on Security and Privacy in Communication Networks (SECURECOMM 2023)
  • Co-Chair. Doctoral Student Forum. The 27th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2023)
  • Treasure Chair. The 16th ACM ASIA Conference on Computer and Communications Security (ACM ASIACCS 2021)
  • Treasure Chair. The 12th International Conference on Network and System Security (NSS-2018)

Funded Projects

  • PI, Understanding and Unleashing the Full Potential of NFT in Fintech and Metaverse Arenas, Quality Incentive Scheme on Online Teaching (Stage II), PolyU, 2023 - 24.
  • PI, Facilitate Professional Training on Blockchain Technology in Hybrid Learning by Virtual Machine Technology, Funding for Strategic Plan Initiatives to Enhance Student Learning Experience through the Use of Interactive Pedagogies, PolyU, 2022 - 23.
  • PI, Virtual Laboratories: Clearing the Hindrance of Teaching and Learning in Cybersecurity Courses, Quality Incentive Scheme on Online Teaching (Stage I), PolyU, 2021 - 22.
  • PI, Threats Loom Large: Nurturing the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Researchers and Professionals, Strategic Plan Initiatives to Expand Research Elements in the Undergraduate Curriculum, PolyU, 2021 - 22.
  • Co-I, Using AI Chatbot as Intelligent Tutor to Provide Personalized Feedback and Enhance Learning Support, Teaching Development Grant (TDG), The Education University of Hong Kong (EduHK), 2020 - 21.
  • PI, Blockchain for Logistics – Connecting Physical Goods with their Digital Identifiers (PRP/010/19FX), Partnership Research Programme, 2019 - 2021.
  • Co-PI, Preserving Blockchain Privacy from Zero-Knowledge Proof and Ring Signatures, Ant Shengxin, Ant Financial, 2019 - 20.
  • Co-I, Blockchain-Based Food and Drug Counterfeit Detection and Regulatory System (UIM/331), ITF-UCIP Matching Grant for Joint Research Scheme, 2017 - 19.
  • PI, Cyber Security: Understanding Blended Threats using Blended Learning, Teaching Development Grant (TDG), PolyU, 2017 - 18.

Consultancy Services

  • Visiting Lecturer, “Training on Blockchain Technologies”, Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), HKSAR, 2019 - 2021
  • PI, Crypto-Library for Identity Management, Valigo Limited, 2019.
  • Co-I, Blockchain-based Mobile Identity Management and Notarization Prototype, Valigo Limited, 2018 - 2019.

Certifications

Teaching

Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia
FIT1047 Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks and Security (2024 Sem 1)
FIT3173 Software Security (2024 Sem 1)
FIT5037 Network Security (2023 Sem 2)
FIT1002 Computer Programming (2008 Sem 1)

Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
COMP3334 Computer Systems Security (2016, 2017, 2018 Fall, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Spring)
COMP1002 Computational Thinking and Problem Solving (2020, 2021, 2022 Fall)
COMP3335 Database Security (2022 Fall)
COMP5565 Decentralized Apps Fundamentals and Development (2022 Fall)
COMP1011 Programming Fundamentals (2019 Fall, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 Spring)
COMP1001 Problem Solving Methodology in Information Technology (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 Fall)
ENG2002 Computer Programming (2019, 2020, 2021 Fall)
COMP2421 Computer Organization (2019 Fall)
COMP3121 Social and Collaborative Computing (2019 Fall)
COMP3438 System Programming (2019 Fall)
COMP5138 Services Science Management (2015, 2016, 2019 Summer, 2016, 2017, 2018 Fall)
COMP4531 Emerging Topics in Fintech (2019 Spring)
COMP3421 Web Application Design and Development (2019 Spring)
COMP3422 Creative Digital Media Design (2016 Spring, 2018 Fall)
COMP5122 E-Commerce Fundamentals and Development (2018 Fall)
COMP5422 Multimedia Computing, Systems and Applications (2017, 2018 Summer)
COMP2011 Data Structures (2015, 2016, 2017 Fall)
COMP319 Introduction to Multimedia Computing (2015 Spring)
COMP3222 Software Design Principles (2015 Spring)
COMP3235 Software Project Management (2015 Spring)
COMP2222 Introduction to Human-computer Interaction Methods (2014 Fall)

Department of Computer and Communications Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, UK
CCM2412 Network Routing and Protocols (2013)

Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
CS 2362 Computer Programming for Engineers and Scientists (2005 Fall, 2006 Fall)
CS 2363 Computer Programming (2006 Spring)
CS 4286 Internet Security and E-Commerce Protocols (2007 Spring)

Community College, HKU SPACE, Hong Kong
CC 66-291-00 Algorithms and Data Structures (2014 Spring)
CC 66-290-00 Apps Development (2013 Fall)
CC 66-257-00 Engineering Project (Computer Engineering Stream) (2013)
CC 66-312-00 Data and Computer Communication (2013, 2014 Spring)
CC 66-313-00 Software Engineering (2013, 2014 Spring)
CD 85-233-23 Computer Organization (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Fall)
CD 85-315-40 Project 3 (Information Security and Ethical Hacking) (2010, 2011)
CD 85-215-23 Advanced Computer Programming (2010 Spring)
CD 85-215-22  Computer Programming
CD 85-233-14
(2009, 2010 Fall, 2011, 2012 Spring)
CD 85-115-34 Programming Fundamentals (2009, 2010 Spring)
CD 85-315-92 Project 3 (Web and Multimedia Development) (2008, 2009, 2010)
CD 85-215-12 Computer Programming 2 (2008 Fall)
CD 85-228-14 Computer Programming I (2008 Fall)
CD 85-215-59 User Interface Design (2008 Spring)
CD 85-215-80  Systems Analysis and Design
CD 85-216-80
CD 85-228-80
(2008 Spring, Fall)
CD 85-315-37 Web-based Application Development (2008 Spring)
CD 85-328-43 Internet and Web-Based Systems Development (2008, 2009 Spring)
CD 85-227-64 Business Systems Development (2007, 2008 Fall)
CD 85-228-50 Structured and Object-Oriented Programming (2007 Fall)
CD 85-315-11 Object-Oriented Programming (2007, 2009 Fall)