Prof. Pete Burnap

Director

Professor Pete Burnap is the founding Director of the Cyber Innovation Hub, where he leads the mission to build world-class cyber resilience and drive commercialisation of cutting-edge research. He shapes the Hub’s strategy, partnerships, and innovation pipeline, ensuring that academic expertise is translated into practical solutions for industry and public services.

Alongside this role, Pete is Professor of Data Science & Cybersecurity and Director of Cardiff University’s Centre for Cyber Security Research, one of the UK’s leading academic centres of excellence. His internationally recognised research in AI, data science, and automated cyber defence underpins the Hub’s focus on tackling real-world challenges.

Pete’s blend of academic leadership and applied innovation makes him central to the Hub’s vision: turning research into impact and ensuring Wales is at the forefront of global cyber innovation.