Siaw‐Lynn Ng

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Siaw-Lynn Ng is a researcher specializing in the intersection of security and swarm robotics, a cutting-edge field inspired by the collective intelligence observed in nature. Drawing on the behaviors of social animals such as ants, bees, and fish, her work explores how large-scale robotic systems can be designed to accomplish complex goals beyond the capabilities of individual robots — while remaining resilient against security threats. Ng's most significant contributions center on identifying and addressing vulnerabilities within swarm robotic systems, which hold enormous potential across diverse applications from search and rescue to environmental monitoring. Her most cited work, "Securing Emergent Behaviour in Swarm Robotics" (2021, 16 citations), tackles one of the field's most nuanced challenges: protecting the decentralized, self-organizing behaviors that make swarms powerful yet inherently difficult to secure. This builds upon her earlier foundational investigations into swarm security published in 2016 and 2017. Through her sustained focus on this niche but increasingly vital area, Ng has helped establish security as a critical consideration in swarm robotics design — a contribution that grows more relevant as autonomous robotic systems move closer to real-world deployment.