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Dr. Caroline John received her MS and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAHuntsville). She also holds a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity from the UAHuntsville. She is currently working as a Lecturer in the Computer Science department at the University of West Florida. Dr. John teaches the courses Digital Forensics at the Graduate level, Discrete Structures, and Introduction to Computer Organization at the Undergraduate level.

Degrees & Institutions:
Ph.D., The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2019
M.S., The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2012
B.E., Anna University, Chennai, India, 2008

Research:
Her research interests include IoT security, Cyber-Physical System Security, and Network Security. She is a recipient of three grant awards from Cyber Florida, formerly known as The Florida Center for Cybersecurity. She is currently the PI on a SEED research grant project titled "Security-Aware In-Memory Neural Networks for Cyber-Physical Systems " funded by Cyber Florida and a Co-PI on the NSF CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service grant program "Argo Cyber Emerging Scholars (ACES): Developing a Cybersecurity Community of Practice" which is funded for $2.3 million.

Dr. Ezhil Kalaimannan, an Associate Professor, conducts research in the wide areas of cybersecurity and network defense. Other significant areas include wireless networking, digital forensics, algorithmic theory, graph theory, operations research, and cybersecurity education. He is currently a co-PI on a $2.3 million grant titled 鈥淎rgo Cyber Emerging Scholars (ACES): Developing a Cybersecurity Community of Practice鈥�, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorps庐: Scholarship for Service (SFS) program. The goals of this grant program are aligned with the U.S. strategy to develop a superior cybersecurity workforce.


Dr. Kalaimannan joined the University of West Florida鈥檚 (UWF鈥檚) faculty in 2014 after graduating from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (concentration in Cybersecurity). He has an M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University in India. He primarily teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Cybersecurity and Computer Science at UWF.

Degrees & Institutions:
Ph.D., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2014
M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2009
B.E., Anna University (Chennai, India), 2006

Research:
Dr. Kalaimannan鈥檚 current research focuses on the security of cyber-physical systems (Electrical Smart Power Grids) and fingerprinting networked operating systems (OS鈥檚) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Dr. Kalaimannan鈥檚 research has been published in prestigious journals such as Computers & Operations Research by Elsevier, Access by IEEE, Internet of Things (IoT) by IEEE, Security and Privacy by Wiley, and Security and Privacy by IEEE.

Current Courses:
CNT4007 - Theory and Fundamentals of Computer Networking
CNT4403 - Computer & Network Security
CIS5775 - Cybersecurity Principles
CNT5407 - System & Network Security
Classes Taught:
Undergraduate:
CNT4007 - Theory and Fundamentals of Computer Networking
CIS2530 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
COP3014 - Algorithm and Program Design
CNT4403 - Computer and Network Security
Graduate:
CIS5775 - Cybersecurity Principles
CNT5407 - System & Network Security

Guo teaches: Relational Database, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Innovative Technologies.
Guo’s research focuses on cybersecurity, social media, global/cross-cultural IT Penetration, Green IT, and technology adoption.
Guo earned a bachelor's degree in International Marketing at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, a master's degree in Operations Management & Information Systems at Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in Business Information Technology at Mississippi State University.

El-Tawab teaches several courses in Information Technology such as Intro to Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Intro to Computer Networks & Security, Software Development, TCP/IP Networks, Wireless Networking, Security & Forensics, Autonomous Vehicles (this course received the Governor’s Technology Award for innovative use of technology in Education).
El-Tawab's research focuses on the issues surrounding Intelligent Transportation, Mobile Development, Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANET), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Network Security, Wireless Network Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Voice over IP (VoIP), Network Programming, and Cloud Computing.
El-Tawab earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Alexandria University, Egypt; a master's degree in Computer Science at Alexandria University, Egypt; and a doctorate in Computer Science at Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA.

Professor, Department of Applied Computing
Associate Chair, Department of Applied Computing
Affiliated Professor, Computational Science and Engineering




Biography
Yu Cai is a professor of cybersecurity in the College of Computing at Michigan Tech. He is the program coordinator of two undergraduate degrees: B.S. in Cybersecurity and B.S. in Computer Network and System Administration (CNSA). Dr. Cai serves as the Director of the Computing Education Center at Michigan Tech's Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC). He is the faculty advisor of two on-campus student organizations: RedTeam and Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA).
Dr. Cai's areas of research include cybersecurity, computer network, and computing education. He is the lead PI of multi-million dollar external grants and his research activities are funded by the National Science Foundation(NSF), National Security Agency (NSA), State of Michigan, and other sources. Dr. Cai is particularly interested in applying his research and techniques to real-life applications that make positive impacts on society. He was a consultant for many companies including IBM and Ford. Dr. Cai is an ABET program evaluator for computing accreditation.



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Areas of Expertise

Cybersecurity
Computer Network
Computing Education

Mamello Thinyane is the Optus Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Science and an Associate Professor in the STEM unit at the University of South Australia.
Mamello is a computer science academic, cross-disciplinary researcher, and information technology professional with an interest in collective intelligence, societal cyber resilience, human-centric cybersecurity, and critical data studies. He has over 15 years experience working with governments, industry, academia, and civil society organizations on digital development projects in Africa and Asia. He previously served as the Senior Research Advisor and Principal Research Fellow at the United Nations University institute in Macau, a Director of the Telkom Centre of Excellence in ICT for Development and an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, and a Visiting Researcher at the Australian Centre for Cyber Security at the University of New South Wales – Australian Defence Force Academy.
Mamello is passionate about the role of scientific research and technology innovation to advance sustainable good life for all.

Dr. Philip Huff is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and Director of Cybersecurity Research in the Emerging Analytics Center. He has a 15-year history of working in the electric industry managing cybersecurity operations and has co-founded the cybersecurity AI startup, Bastazo, Inc.
After a 15-year career in the electric sector managing cybersecurity operations, Dr. Huff came to UA Little Rock to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Dr. Huff completed his master’s degree at James Madison University in Computer Science with Infosec specialization and his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Arkansas. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
His career interests are to develop security professionals and to advance innovative solutions to improve the security of our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Dr Jordan Plotnek received a PhD in space systems security and resilience from the University of South Australia in 2023 and a Bachelor of Engineering in telecommunications and networking from Swinburne University in 2013. Jordan is an Australian Air Force veteran and has held senior cyber security positions for private and public sector organisations internationally; specialised in risk and governance for Operational Technology environments. Jordan is currently a Senior Lecturer and space security researcher at the University of South Australia. Jordan’s research and professional interests are centred around space security, critical infrastructure resilience, and cyber-physical conflict.
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Project Management UNSW
 

Professor Jill Slay is currently the University of South Australia SmartSat Professorial Chair in Cybersecurity and researches in  the SmartSat Australian Co-operative Research Centre (CRC). Her current work focuses on the context of satellite cybersecurity and resilience.  She has been an Affiliate Faculty member with Professor Corey Schou at Idaho State University for nearly twenty years.  She has published  more than 140 outputs in information assurance, critical infrastructure protection, security and forensic computing.  She has completed the supervision of 20 PhDs and many Masters and Honours theses and has been awarded over AUD 5 million in research income.has established an international research reputation in cyber security (particularly Digital Forensics, Cyber Intelligence and Cyberwarfare) and has worked in collaboration with the Australian Federal and State governments and with many industry partners.  
Jill is a Board Member and Chair of ISC2 . She is Chair of the Defence Employment Partnering Network Advisory Committee and was a Director of the Oceania Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Victorian Government's Cyber Research Centre  and has many years of experience of governance through University Boards and Committees and government collaboration.
Jill was in 2017-2019 Director of Cyber Resilience Initiatives for the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and led ACS work on the development of Professional Standards in Cyber Security with ISC2 and ISACA.  Jill works closely with the Australian Defence industry and several smaller cyber security start-ups in cyber risk and resilience research, development and training.
Jill was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the information technology industry through contributions in the areas of forensic computer science, security, protection of infrastructure and cyber-terrorism.  She a Fellow of ISC2 awarded for her service to the information security industry.

Professor Justin DelVecchio, PhD, a cybersecurity expert from Canisius University, is available to provide expert commentary on emerging cyber threats, artificial intelligence developments, and national security implications. With over 20 years of industry experience, including significant work with defense contractors and government agencies, DelVecchio offers valuable insights into:
AI and Cybersecurity:

Impact of large language models on cyber defense and threat detection
Machine learning applications in identifying emerging cyber threats
Evolving landscape of AI-driven influence operations and misinformation

Advanced Threat Detection:

Novel approaches to malware analysis and detection
Information fusion techniques for cyber threat intelligence
Emerging patterns in cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure

Defense and National Security:

Cyber defense strategies for government and private sectors
Integration of AI in national security applications
Risk assessment and mitigation for critical systems

Background: 
Professor DelVecchio brings extensive experience from his work at CUBRC Inc., where he led software development projects for the Office of Naval Research, IARPA, Army Corps of Engineers, and Army I2WD. His doctoral research focused on Android malware analysis and developing innovative methods to identify new cyber threats through immutable characteristics.
Areas of Expertise:

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Models
Cybersecurity
Defense Technology
Computer Science
Information Fusion
Malware Analysis

Education: 

Ph.D. - Computer Science & Engineering - University at Buffalo
M.S. - Computer Science & Engineering - University at Buffalo
B.A. - Computer Science - University at Buffalo

 

Thomas Vallario serves as information security and compliance analyst at New York Tech. Vallario joined New York Tech in 2021 and, at that time, brought 18 years of experience in regulatory and corporate compliance across various industries, including the technology and banking sectors. At the university, Vallario focuses his experience and knowledge on the growing field of information security and serves as part of a team tasked with developing and strengthening all aspects of the university's information security program. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with various information security-related regulatory requirements by way of university policies, procedures, and processes. One of his many goals includes increasing awareness and education among the New York Tech community on various information security-related initiatives and best practices. In turn, these efforts aim to help put New York Tech in the best position possible to defend against constantly evolving cyber threats.
Vallario holds an M.B.A. in Corporate Finance from Dowling College and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from St. John's University.