OC#4 2026

In the framework of this fellowship, I contribute to several different standardisation activities, including: addressing minor edits to IEEE 2089.1 and developing a Certification Scheme with IEEE, applying to IEEE CTSoc/ETSC to form a study group to develop a PAR on Parental Consent, participation in BSI IST/33/5 and ISO/IEC JTC1 SC27 WG5 re ISO 27566 Parts 1, 2 and 3, ETSI STF 681 Age Verification Expert Member.

My work aims to develop robust frameworks for the verification of cryptographic protocols within the security of ICT products, services, and processes, thereby enhancing resilience against cyber threats.

Understanding how to work in international standardisation committees is vital, which implies going beyond IT asset management microcosm to deliver more value to related disciplines such as cybersecurity or sustainability. 

Blockchain technology is poised to play a fundamental role in democratising internet technology, offering decentralised solutions that prioritise transparency, security, and user empowerment.

My fellowship aims to contribute to ongoing efforts related to standardisation and European policy, advising on topics related mainly to Robotics and Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence.

There is a growing need for information about building services systems during the planning and design of buildings. The designers in building services must execute detailed calculations and simulations to ensure saving of energy and to satisfy hygienic and comfort criteria in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitary plants. 

Overall, I am taking a more holistic view of the AI standardisation roadmap while pursuing in parallel my contributions to specific AI standards in SC 42 and JTC 21.

In the transversal aspects in data spaces, there is a lack of guidance on the integration of security and privacy, and it is crucial to develop this further as it is a barrier for compliance with regulation (e.g. CRA, AI act). 

This fellowship allows me to take part to all meetings concerning Cybersecurity, Privacy and Artificial Intelligence (even most are very early or very late in the day, as per rules for scheduling in SDO's), whilst being able to keep delivering standard based consulting especially for SMEs which need to comply for ISO 27001 certifications mostly. 

There is a strong emphasis on safety, accessibility, energy & environment and highly relevant for the future ISO/TC 178 activities are also focusing now to a strong extent on ICT.

This standardisation project will boost the creation of a certification system for biometric solutions to be used in different scenarios. One of the first scenarios to be addressed is the remote identification of citizens using videoconference tools, i.e., using facial recognition with the users’ own personal devices (either computers or mobile devices).

This work is addressing the demand of harmonised standards for radio regulations certification. In particular it is addressing RFID in the UHF frequency bands 865-868 and 915-921 MHz.