Website Launch!
Welcome to the SEAL Website!
Who We Are
Welcome to the Secure AI Lab (SEAL) at Lancaster University! We are a dynamic research group dedicated to pioneering work in AI security, safety, and trustworthy systems. Led by Prof. Peter Garraghan, an internationally recognized Professor in AI security and fellow of the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), our lab brings together brilliant minds working at the forefront of artificial intelligence research.
Want to know more about us? Meet the SEAL team →
Our Mission
At SEAL, we believe that as AI systems become increasingly integrated into critical infrastructure and everyday life, ensuring their security, robustness, and safety is paramount. Our mission is to:
- Advance AI Security Research — Developing cutting-edge techniques to protect AI systems from adversarial attacks, jailbreaks, and emerging threats
- Promote AI Safety — Creating frameworks and methodologies for safe, reliable, and interpretable AI systems
- Bridge Academia and Industry — Translating research into real-world solutions through collaborations with industry partners like Mindgard
- Educate Future Leaders — Training the next generation of AI security researchers and practitioners
Our Research Focus
Our research spans multiple critical areas in AI. Explore all our research areas [here](/research):
| Research Area | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Adversarial AI | Attacks and defenses against machine learning models | Protecting deployed AI systems |
| LLM Security | Securing large language models from prompt injection and misuse | Safe deployment of generative AI |
| AI Sustainability | Energy-efficient AI and sustainable computing | Reducing AI's environmental footprint |
| Federated Learning | Distributed, privacy-preserving machine learning | Enabling collaborative AI without data sharing |
| Interpretability | Understanding how AI models make decisions | Building trustworthy AI systems |
Meet the Team
SEAL comprises a diverse team of researchers including PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators from around the world. Our members bring expertise spanning computer science, cybersecurity, machine learning, and software engineering.
We are proud of our collaborative culture where ideas flow freely, and innovation thrives. From whiteboard brainstorming sessions to late-night coding marathons, our lab is always buzzing with energy and intellectual curiosity.
Our State-of-the-Art Facilities
Located at Lancaster University, our lab provides an exceptional environment for cutting-edge research:
With access to high-performance computing resources, GPU clusters, and modern collaborative spaces, our researchers have everything they need to push the boundaries of AI security research.
Looking Ahead
As we launch this website, we are more excited than ever about the journey ahead. We look forward to:
- Sharing our latest research findings and publications
- Collaborating with researchers and industry partners worldwide
- Contributing to open-source tools and datasets for the AI security community
- Hosting workshops, seminars, and events to foster knowledge exchange
Join Us on This Journey
We invite you to explore our website, learn about our research, meet our team, and discover how we're working to make AI safer for everyone. Whether you're a prospective student, potential collaborator, or simply curious about AI security, we'd love to hear from you.
Stay tuned for exciting updates, and thank you for being part of the SEAL community!
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Ready to learn more? Check out our research, meet our team, or get in touch.
