Dr. Muktar Bello
Lecturer: University of Salford,
UK Senior Forensic Analyst: EFCC
Subject Matter Expert
Knowtified Senior Forensic Consultant:UNODC
Dr. Muktar Bello is an experienced figure in the realms of digital forensics, cyber security, and cybercrime investigation, with a wealth of experience spanning academia and professional practice. Currently serving as a Lecturer at the University of Salford, Manchester, Dr. Bello imparts his expertise to both undergraduate and post-graduate students, focusing on digital business, IT, and cybersecurity. His academic contributions extend further as a visiting lecturer at institutions such as the National Open University of Nigeria’s Africa Center of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning and the Air Force Institute of Technology, where he nurtures the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
With a robust academic background, Dr. Bello holds a PhD in Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation from the University of Salford, UK, complemented by a Master’s degree in Forensic Computing from Coventry University and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the American University in Dubai. Beyond academia, his professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Senior Forensic Analyst at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Subject Matter Expert at Knowtified, where he contributed significantly to enhancing cybersecurity standards and practices.
Dr. Bello’s influence extends globally, evidenced by his role as a Senior Forensic Consultant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Through his involvement in various initiatives, including the implementation of the EU-Nigeria-UNODC-CTED Partnership Project, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening the rule of law-based criminal justice responses to terrorism and violent extremism. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Bello continues to shape the landscape of cybersecurity and digital forensics, leaving an indelible mark on both academia and professional practice.