Siddique Abubakr Muntaka

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka is an interdisciplinary researcher specializing in cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, Darkweb, anonymous communications networks, cloud systems & networks, and network resilience through the lens of network science. He brings over a decade of experience designing and securing IT systems and complex networks. His research has been published in respected journals and conferences, and he is a reviewer for Scientific Reports (Springer Nature).

PhD. Information Technology (Candidate): University of Cincinnati USA, 2026 (Cybersecurity (Darkweb, Anonymity networks, Network Resilience))

MSc. Information Technology: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi-Ghana, 2019 (HA Cluster and Systems/Cyber Resilience)

BFA. Painting: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi-Ghana, 2011 (The network of Art Institutions)

Bsc. Information Technology: Akenten Appiah-Menka University Ghana, 2020 (Computer networks and Security)

2023 - Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant | Adjunct Faculty, - Serving as a core teaching assistant and adjunct faculty member, offering direct instructional support in areas including Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, Cloud Computing, Web Development, Secure IT Infrastructure and Networking, University of Cincinnati, USA

2019 -2023 Lecturer, - Delivered courses on Data Communication, Systems Administration, Networking, Information Security, Database Management, etc. , Kessben University College, Ghana

2022 -2023 Adjunct Lecturer, Web Technologies, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Wisconsin International University College, Kumasi-Ghana

2022 -2022 Adjunct Lecturer, Course: "Designing Instructional Materials using ICT Tools.", University of Cape coast – Sandwich Program (Institute of Education), Kumasi-Ghana

2015 -2019 Systems Administrator, - Managing Network and Systems , Kessben University College, Kumasi-Ghana

2013 -2015 Head of Information Technology, In charge of the Master Control Room, Secured Data & network, Kessben Television / Aseda Television, Kumasi-Ghana

2011 -2013 Computer Hardware, Software, and Network Administration, Network and Systems Support, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana

Peer Reviewed Publications

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka, Jacques Bou Abdo (2025. ) Resilience of the Invisible Internet Project: A Computational Analysis. Internet Technology Letters Journal (Wiley), ,

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka, Jacques Bou Abdo, Kemi Akanbi, Sunkanmi Oluwadare, Faiza Hussein, Oliver Konyo, Michael Asante (2025. ) Mapping the Invisible Internet: Framework and Dataset.Data in Brief (Elsevier), , More Information

Osei-Wusu, F., Asiedu, W., Frimpong, K. A., Yeboah, D., Sarf, E. A., & Muntaka, S. A (2025. ) Automating network programmability and backup on Cisco devices using Python and Netmiko Library: a case study of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital LAN .Journal of Computing Research and Innovation (JCRINN), ,

Kornyo, O., Partey, B. T., Asante, M., Owusu-Agyemang, K., Opoku, E. O., Asiedu, W., ... & Muntaka, S. A. (2024. ) Enhancing AMI network security with STI model: A mathematical perspective .Internet of Things (Elsevier), ,

Muntaka, S. A., Muntaka, I., & Ussiph, N (2020. ) Facilitating teaching and learning: The effect of technology mediated tools .International Journal of Advanced Research in Education & Technology, ,

Muntaka, S. A., Muntaka, M. N., Osei-Wusu, F., & Adu-Boahen, N. (2021. ) An Integrated System Using Open source Nethserver OS; A Case Study of Kessben University College Local Area Network . International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies, ,

Asadi, A. R., Appiah, J., Muntaka, S. A., & Kropczynski, J (2024. ) Actions, not apps: Toward using llms to reshape context aware interactions in mixed reality systems .In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, , 166-176

Muntaka, S. A., Hussein, F., & Sarfo, P. (2019. ) Implementation of an IP Telephony System Based on Asterisk PBX; A Case Study of Garden City University College, Ghana .International Journal of Computer Applications, , 975, 8887 ,

Other Publications

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka, Jacques Bou Abdo (2025. ) A Comprehensive Evaluation of Tor Path Selections Across Network Scales .ACS/IEEE 22nd International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA 2025),

S. A. Muntaka, M. Ozer, E. K. Gyamfi, F. Hussein, M. N. Muntaka and I. Muntaka (2024. ) Harnessing IT Best Practices: IoT for Continuous Monitoring and Control in Agriculture .2024 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Internet of Things (AIBThings),

Invited Presentations

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka (2024. ) Mapping the invisible Internet .University of Cincinnati,

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka (2024. ) Mapping the invisible Internet: A Systematic Literature Review .University of Cincinnati.

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka (2025. ) Mapping The Invisible Internet: Framework and Dataset .TDC 236, University of Cincinnati.

Symposium

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka, Joel Appiah (2024. ) Evolution of The Information Technology in Industry: A Systematic Literature Review .University of Cincinnati.

Siddique Abubakr Muntaka, Jacques Bou Abdo, Sunkanmi Oluwadare, Kemi Akanbi, Emmanuel Gyamnfi Kojo (2025. ) Resilience of the Invisible Internet: Implications for Security and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA’s) .University of Cincinnati.

Academic - TDC 136
University of Cincinnati - Teachers Dyer
45220
muntaksr@mail.uc.edu