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Dr. Anitha Chennamaneni, Professor of Computer Information Systems, is a Beck Family Senior Faculty Fellow and Dean of the Graduate School at Texas A&M University–Central Texas. She also serves as the Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation. Her expertise includes cybersecurity, encryption, cryptography, and digital forensics. She is currently the lead PI on multiple cybersecurity projects funded by federal agencies, including the U.S. Air Force, DHS, and NSF.

Dr. Juan Garay, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, is an Associate Director of the Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute. His research expertise spans both the foundational and applied aspects of cryptography and information security, including cryptographic protocols, secure multiparty computation (SMPC), and cryptocurrency blockchain.  Dr. Garay is a Fellow of the International Association for Cryptologic Research and has received numerous awards for his research, including the Thomas A. Edison Patent, IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement, IBM Research Division, and Bell Labs Teamwork awards.

Dr. Dulal C. Kar, Professor of Computer Science, serves as Director for the Islander Center for Cybersecurity at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. He has published prolifically‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ on cloud computing, network and information security, steganography, and applied cryptography—including a reference book on network security. Dr. Kar currently has three NSF-funded projects in the field of computing research.

Dr. Laszlo Kish, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, is a recognized cybersecurity pioneer and founder of unconditional security, i.e., post-quantum cryptography. The KLJN Key Exchange System (also known as the Kish Cypher) prevents a hacker from accessing encrypted information, even if they have access to a quantum computer or one that operates infinitely fast. Dr. Kish is a Research Affiliate of the Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute, an Honorary Professor at Óbuda and Hunan Universities, and a recipient of the Benzelius Prize of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Nitesh Saxena is a Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, an Engineering Dean’s Research Fellow, and an Associate Director of the Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute. An established expert in applied cryptography and network security, he is on the editorial board of several top-tier journals, including IEEE TIFS, ACM TOPS, and PoPETs. Dr. Saxena currently serves as Systems Security Thrust Area Director for the Texas A&M Connected Intelligence Initiative (TICI).

Dr. Marian Zaki is an Instructional Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering for Texas A&M University at Galveston. Dr. Zaki’s research expertise includes the design of privacy-preserving protocols, distributed systems, and cryptography.

Dr. Garth V. Crosby, Associate Professor of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, is Director of the Emerging Networks and Security (ENaS) Lab. His research addresses critical security challenges in wireless networking and cyber-physical systems. Dr. Crosby serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Security and Networks and is a Senior Member of IEEE.

Dr. Katherine Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, where she is Director of the Cyber-Physical Modeling and Analysis (CPMA) Research Group. Her research focuses on large-scale modeling, analysis, and simulation of cyber-physical power systems—especially security-oriented control system analysis. Dr. Davis is a Senior Member of IEEE and a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.

Dr. Abdallah Farraj is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, where he teaches at the Texas A&M–RELLIS campus. His research expertise includes security and resilience in critical infrastructure, modeling and analysis of cyber-physical systems, and optimization of smart power grids. Dr. Farraj is a Fulbright Scholar, a Professional Engineer in Ontario, and a Senior Member of the IEEE.

Dr. Swaminathan Gopalswamy, Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, currently serves as Director of the Connected Autonomous Safe Technologies (CAST) Research Laboratory. His application-driven, multidisciplinary research investigates the security, safety, and reliability of cyber-physical, autonomous, and embedded systems. This work includes health monitoring for cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity for autonomous vehicles.

Dr. Eman Hammad is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, where she is Director of the iSTAR Lab at Texas A&M. Dr. Hammad Eman combines practical experience and theoretical research to develop secure and resilient cyber-physical systems, next-generation power systems, and future networks. Dr. Hammad was awarded the IEEE Exceptional Service, Communication Society Chapter Achievement, and Best Paper awards. She was also named ITW Canada’s Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity in 202.1

Professor of the Practice in Ocean Engineering, Dr. Paul Mario Koola, serves as the Associate Dean for Engineering for Texas A&M at Galveston. His research focuses on marine cybersecurity, smart energy-absorbing structures (SEAS), and the secure cyberspace of maritime cyber-physical systems. Dr. Koola is an Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow and a Fulbright Scholar.

Dr. P.R. Kumar, Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, is Regents Professor and holds the O’Donnell Foundation Chair at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. He also serves as Director of the Cyberphysical Systems Lab at Texas A&M. His visionary work has transformed our understanding of wireless and cyber-physical systems, introducing entirely new paradigms that have reshaped how researchers understand large-scale network behavior. Dr. Kumar is an ACM Fellow and recipient of several accolades for his research, including the Outstanding Contribution and Test-of-Time Paper awards from ACM SIGMOBILE, as well as the Infocom Achievement Award.

Hannah Bloch-Wehba, JD, is Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law. Her research includes cyber and internet law, digital security, and criminal law and procedure. Professor Bloch-Wehba has published prolifically on these topics in both academic journals and popular news media, such as the Washington Post.

Dr. Chris Copeland, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, serves as Director of the Institute for Homeland Security and Cybercrime at Tarleton State University. His research focuses on critical infrastructure, cybercrime, homeland security, and law enforcement technology. This work includes dark web studies in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the National Institute of Justice.

Dr. Camille Gibson is an Endowed Professor and the Interim Dean of the College of Juvenile Justice at Prairie View A&M University, where she serves as the Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center. She is also Director of the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Program and is a Research Affiliate with the SECURE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Her prolific research includes cyber-investigations and broad applications of technology in criminal justice. Dr. Gibson was awarded the Felix Fabian Award and the Niederhofer Fellowship.

Dr. Md Tamjid Hossain is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Texas A&M University–San Antonio, where he serves as Director of the CiPH3R-Lab. His areas of expertise include ethical digital forensics, data privacy, and secure applications of AI and machine learning. This work includes PRISM (Policy-Regulated Investigative Segmentation for Ethical Digital Forensics), an ethics-first, agentic AI for triaging large evidence sets.

Dr. Murray E. Jennex is Clinical & Gensler Professor of Computer Information Systems at West Texas A&M University. Recognized among the top 2% of scientists cited worldwide by Stanford/Elsevier, his research includes information systems, cybersecurity, and cybercrime. Dr. Jennex received a Soroptimist HERO award for fighting human trafficking in 2018 for his research on identifying victims of human sex trafficking in online ads, the methodology for which has been shared with law enforcement agencies across the country.

Dr. Narim Lee, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Texas A&M International University, researches gender-based violence, cyber victimization, and bystander behavior in digital spaces. Dr. Lee has developed and administered large-scale surveys to examine victimization patterns, help-seeking behaviors, and the emotional and cultural dynamics of intimate partner violence and cyber abuse.

Diane Cornwell is the Program Director for Curriculum and Workforce Development for the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Her experience includes coordination of the Cyber Innovation Camp organized by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.

Dr. Jennifer Davis is the Executive Director of the School of Professional Education and Community Engagement (PECE) at Texas A&M University–Texarkana. PECE offers online open enrollment programs designed to equip students with the skills necessary to secure professional-level positions, including network cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Dr. Ayush Goyal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the AI-Cyb Lab at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. His research involves bioinformatics, medical image processing, and the evolution of Android security systems. Dr. Goyal has led several grants funded by DHS and NSF centered on cybersecurity education and workforce training.

Dr. Abhijit Nag is Associate Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems at Texas A&M University–Central Texas. His research focuses on cybersecurity, authentication systems, and workforce development. Dr. Nag was the lead PI for the TEES-funded grant, Powering Up: Cybersecurity Education for a Dispersed Workforce.

John M. Romero is the Program Director of both the Outreach and Continuing Education at the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center and the DoD VICEROY Scholars Program at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Professor Romero teaches courses on the intersection of cybersecurity and international policy, law, defense intelligence, and emerging technologies at both the Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service and the Texas A&M University School of Law.

Dr. Louis Ngamassi is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and Research Affiliate of the SECURE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Prairie View A&M University. His expertise is in cybersecurity and social informatics, e.g., crisis and development informatics. He will bring his research into the classroom as the Lead PI on a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) focused on workforce development and curricular enhancement in cybersecurity. Dr. Ngamassi is a former Fulbright scholar and a former United Nations Fulbright Fellow.

Dr. Mohan Yang is an Assistant Professor of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on workforce preparation through training and development by leveraging emerging technologies—including cybersecurity education.  Dr. Yang serves as the president-elect of the Division of Organizational Training and Performance of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). 

Dr. Mladen Kezunovic is Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor, and Wofford Cain Chair IV in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. He is a renowned expert in automated analysis of power system faults, protective relaying, and computational intelligence in smart grids and power systems. Dr. Kezunovic has published over 600 papers and 10 books and book chapters, given over 120 seminars and invited lectures, and consulted for over 50 companies worldwide. He is a Fellow of many prestigious societies, including the IEEE, CIGRE, and the National Academy of Engineering. 

Dr. Irfan Khan is an Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, with a joint affiliation at the TEES Smart Grid Center. Dr. Khan is an expert in cybersecurity, energy networks, smart grids, and threat detection. He currently serves as Director of the Clean and Resilient Energy Systems (CARES) Research Laboratory, which focuses on developing smart and resilient solutions in cybersecurity, energy systems, and medicine.

Dr. Faisal Khan, Professor and Department Head of Chemical Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, serves as Director for the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and the Ocean Energy Safety Institute. His vast expertise includes process modeling, system design, and cybersecurity within offshore safety and industrial operations. This research includes the development of a new framework to protect processing facilities and critical infrastructures from cyber threats. Dr. Kahn is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Canada, and the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineering.

Dr. Olusegun Odejide is a Lead Security Engineer and researcher at the SECURE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Prairie View A&M University with expertise in cybersecurity, control systems, and energy detectors. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industries and communications research at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Odejide was awarded the National Research Council Fellowship.

Dr. Thomas Overbye is Professor and O’Donnell Foundation Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, where he serves as Director of the TEES Smart Grid Center. His expertise includes big data, cybersecurity, and simulations as applied to power systems. Dr. Overbye has received numerous honors for his contributions, including the IEEE PES Prize Paper Award, IEEE PES Walter Fee Outstanding Young Engineer, and Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation awards.

Dr. Carlos Rubio Medrano is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and a faculty member of the Islander Center for Cybersecurity at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. His research focuses on cybersecurity and software validation, especially in the context of protecting Energy Delivery Systems (EDS), such as the power grid, gas, and oil industries, to prevent attacks like intentional blackouts.

Dr. Guanyu Tian is an Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His research focuses on the modeling and operations of grid-interactive energy systems, power-system demand response, and cybersecurity. Dr. Tian recently contributed to the development of a cybersecurity platform to optimize security and detect risks in smart buildings.

Dr. Ran Li, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Texas A&M University–Central Texas, has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over ten years and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) since 2014. Her research encompasses remote and global auditing technology, as well as cybersecurity and privacy compliance, in relation to financial institutions.

Dr. Dwayne Whitten is a Clinical Professor of Information and Operations Management and the Director of Corporate Engagement at the Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Dr. Whitten is also a Fellow at the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center. His areas of expertise include cybersecurity, supply chain security, e-commerce, and secure business information systems.

Neal Newman, JD, is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law. He is a legal expert in business, financial, and corporate law, as well as cyber data disclosure. Professor Newman received the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Texas A&M Association of Former Students.

Dr. Thejas Gubbi Sadashiva is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Computer Science at Tarleton State University. Dr. Sadashiva researches information and cybersecurity, fraud detection and prevention, and blockchain.

Dr. Ravi Sen is an Associate Professor of Information and Operations Management at the Texas A&M University Mays Business School. His research includes cybersecurity and e-commerce, open-source software, and the economics of electronic commerce. Dr. Sen has published these topics in both academic journals and popular media outlets, such as The Conversation.

Dr. M.A. Shariful Amin is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and Computer Information Systems at Tarleton State University. His research expertise includes information technology (IT), cybersecurity, and the disclosure of personal health information.

Dr. Lavanya Elluri is an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Texas A&M University–Central Texas. Dr. Elluri has extensive research experience with a wide range of databases, information systems, data warehousing technologies, and data analytics projects. Her areas of expertise include cybersecurity, data and privacy security, text mining, and Healthcare Information Systems.

Dr. Hardik Gohel is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University–Victoria, where he serves as Director of Research in the College of Natural & Applied Science. His research expertise includes digital health and monitoring data for security intelligence.

Dr. Hye-Chung Kum, Professor of Health Policy & Management at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, currently serves as Director of the Texas A&M Population Informatics Lab. Dr. Kum has published extensively‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ on public health data policy, privacy-preserving data integration methods, and secure infrastructure for population informatics. She is currently part of an NIH training grant on information privacy and confidentiality in data handling. Dr. Kum is a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA).

Dr. Young Lee is an Associate Professor of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Texas A&M University–San Antonio, where he serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator for both Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Dr. Lee has led numerous high-profile grants relating to health information and security gaps from the NSF, Google, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Cason Schmit, JD, is an Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Texas A&M School of Public Health and Director of the Health Law, Policy, & Management Program at the Texas A&M School of Law. A Founding Faculty Fellow of the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute, his research focuses on health IT, public health law and ethics, and health data. Professor Schmidt advises state and national policymakers on health data governance, helping to shape federal public health data modernization efforts.

Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoamen Ahmed is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Prairie View A&M University. His research focuses on Parallel and Distributed Systems, with applications in the Internet of Things and AI. Dr. Ahmed received the Prairie View Outstanding Faculty Service and Outstanding Early Researcher awards.

Dr. Haitham Adarbah is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. His research encompasses secure and efficient routing for the Internet of Things and Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANET). He is currently the lead PI for the TEES-funded project, Real-Time Multimodal Predictive Analytics Framework for Health Care Monitoring.

Dr. Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Prairie View A&M University, is the Founding Executive Director for the Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research (CECSTR) and a Founding PI of SECURE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Dr. Akujuboi’s expertise includes cyber and information security, IoT, and mixed-signal systems.

Dr. Mohamed F. Chouikha, Executive Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, serves as the Chief Scientist and Executive Director of the SECURE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Prairie View A&M University. He is also a Research Affiliate of the Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute. Dr. Chouikha was a founding Director of the Intelligent Community Center of Academic Excellence, the Center of Applied High-Performance Computing, and the Washington Academy of Biomedical Engineering.

Dr. Sabit Ekin is an Associate Professor and Charlotte and Walter Buchanan Faculty Fellow of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. He is also a Research Coordination Fellow at the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS), where he serves as Director of the Generative AI Literacy Initiative. His research focuses on the theory, applications, and design of wireless communication systems (e.g., millimeter-wave and terahertz) and secure Internet of Things.

Dr. Jinoh Kim is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at East Texas A&M University, an affiliate faculty scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and a member of the Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Institute. His research involves IoT as well as network security, telemetry, and analytics. Dr. Kim is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Dr. Radu Stoleru is a Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Dr. Stoleru's current research includes IoT, edge/fog computing, distributed systems, and wireless networking. He is the recipient of several honors, including the NSF CAREER and Fulbright Scholar awards.

Colonel Gary D. Brown, J.D., is a Professor of the Practice in International Affairs and leads the Cyber Policy Concentration at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. He previously served as a cyber policy strategist in the DoD Joint Staff Strategy, Plans, and Policy Division. Professor Brown has written extensively on cyber warfare, AI, and influence operations and was the U.S. observer for the drafting of the Tallinn Manual on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare.

Dr. Martin Carlisle, Professor of the Practice and Associate Department Head of Computer Science & Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, is a recognized expert in cyber and computer security. Dr. Carlisle previously served as Director of the U.S. Air Force Academy Center for Cyberspace Research.

Zach Carwile serves as Associate Director at The Texas A&M University System Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness (RISC) Institute. Before transitioning to higher education leadership, he spent 30 years in service to U.S. national security, including roles in the U.S. Army and the FBI, where he worked to protect intellectual property, research, and critical infrastructure.

Dr. Danny Davis is a Professor of the Practice and Director of the Graduate program in Homeland Security at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University. His areas of expertise include counterterrorism, national defense, cybersecurity policy, and domestic intelligence. After serving 20 years in the U.S. Army, LTC Davis has worked with the military and in academia to support national defense. Dr. Davis is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. 

Vice Commander Dan DeBree is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Public Service & Administration at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University, where he teaches courses in cyber and homeland security. Professor DeBree has over 30 years of experience in these areas—including as a National Operations Center (NOC) Operations Officer at DHS, a Vice Commander in the U.S. Air Force, and cabinet-level national leadership during domestic/international emergency response and in terrorist incidents.

Dr. Arthur Dogariu is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and a senior researcher at the Aerospace Laboratory for Lasers, ElectroMagnetics, and Optics. His areas of expertise include laser diagnostics, remote sensing, and trace detection.

University Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering Dr. Richard Miles holds the O'Donnell Foundation Chair V and serves as Director of the Aerospace Laboratory for Lasers, ElectroMagnetics, and Optics at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. He is a renowned expert in the use of lasers, electron beams, microwaves, nanosecond high-voltage pulses, and magnetic devices with several applications, including homeland and national defense. This work includes laser diagnostics for hypersonics and directed energy at The Texas A&M University System’s Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). Dr. Miles is a Fellow of several prestigious societies and a recipient of several accolades, including the AIAA Aerodynamics Measurement Medal and the Plasma Dynamics and Lasers Award. 

Lt. Gen. J. Kevin McLaughlin is a Professor of the Practice in International Affairs and Director of the Cyber Policy, Security, and Strategy Program at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University. Professor McLaughlin has held senior leadership roles in the U.S. Air Force, including Commander of Air Forces Cyber and the 24th Air Force, Vice Commander of the USAF Warfare Center, and Deputy Director of Global Operations for U.S. Strategic Command. He currently serves on the Strategic Advisory Group for U.S. Strategic Command.

Dr. Daya Nand is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Cybersecurity at Texas A&M University–Victoria, specializing in AI governance, cyber diplomacy, and human trust in digital systems. His interdisciplinary research bridges cybersecurity, public policy, and global cooperation. Dr. Nand has authored several articles and the monograph Homeland Security and Terrorism.

Dr. Kevin Gamache is the Associate Vice Chancellor, Chief Research Security Officer, and Director of the Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness (RISC) Institute at The Texas A&M University System. In this capacity, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal requirements for protecting sensitive federal information and for managing the A&M System’s security relationships with the DoD, DoE, and the Intelligence Community. Dr. Gamache is also the Director of NSF SECURE Analytics. His areas of research include emergency preparedness and response, research security, and critical infrastructure resilience.

Dr. Shumon Alam is a Research Scientist and lead researcher for the SECURE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Alam’s research expertise includes communication systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity.

Dr. Izzat Alsmadi is a Professor of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Texas A&M University–San Antonio. His areas of expertise include cyber intelligence and security, software security and engineering, and social networks. His prolific publications‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ include several journal articles and monographs on cybersecurity analytics and frameworks.

Michael E. Fox serves as Executive Director of the Center for Applied Communications and Networks at The Texas A&M University System, which advances communications and network technologies to enhance public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure. Mr. Fox brings more than four decades of experience in telecommunications and systems engineering, designing and supporting some of the largest communication networks in the world. He helped build one of the largest PBX systems in the country in response to the breakup of the Bell System supported one of the first sites of the new NSFnet—the foundation of the Internet as we know it today.

Dr. Guofei Gu, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, is a Presidential Impact Fellow and Eppright Professor in Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Dr. Gu serves as Director for the SUCCESS Lab, leading advanced research in all aspects of network and systems security. An IEEE Fellow and ACM Distinguished Member, he has received honors—including the NSF CAREER, AFOSR Young Investigator, TEES Research Impact, and Google Faculty Research awards.

Dr. John (Drew) Hamilton is a Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Director of the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center. He has received the ACM Distinguished Service Award, is a Fellow of the Society for Modeling and Simulation, and has earned multiple curriculum awards from National Security Systems and the National Security Agency.

Dr. Sandip Roy, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, serves as Director of the Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute. Dr. Roy is a recognized expert in infrastructure network dynamics and their security. His research supports wide-area management of disruptions in large-scale infrastructure networks, including electric power and air transportation networks.

Dr. Riccardo Bettati is Professor and Associate Department Head of Computer Science & Engineering at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. His research expertise is in real-time distributed systems, real-time communication, and network support for resilient distributed applications. This work includes traffic analysis and privacy, timing analysis to protect vehicular cyber-physical systems, and algorithms for intelligent transportation systems.

Robert Brydia, PMP, is a Senior Research Scientist at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), where he serves as Division Head of System Reliability. With over 35 years of experience and more than 200 publications to his name, Mr. Brydia has a demonstrated expertise in transportation operations, technology, and infrastructure. This work includes the Transforming Roads Unleashing Smart Technologies (TRUST) project—a federal initiative of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to create a connected and resilient transportation system using Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communications. Mr. Brydia was elected to the Board of Directors for the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) in 2025.

SES John Diem serves as Director of the Innovation Proving Grounds (IPG) at The Texas A&M University System’s Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). Mr. Diem is a widely recognized expert in simulations for test and training methodology, mission command, and intelligence system engineering. At the IPG, Mr. Diem oversees the rigorous assessment of innovative technologies, autonomous vehicles, resilient networks, real-time test control, and cybersecurity test systems.

Dr. David Hicks is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, where he serves as Associate Chair. His research focuses on cybersecurity applications, including secure message transmission in connected vehicles using multi-hop social networks.

Dr. Woo Hyun Ko‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ is a Senior Research Engineer for The Texas A&M University System’s Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). His areas of research include secure cyber-physical systems, dynamic cybersecurity for advanced transportation systems, and watermarking for cybersecurity of autonomous vehicles.

Dr. Boniphace Kutela, Associate Research Engineer at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, brings over a decade of expertise in traffic safety and operations, intelligent transportation systems, and connected and autonomous vehicles—including research on how perceptions of cyberattacks on automated vehicles affect road-sharing behavior.

Mr. Michael Sanders is the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. He leads efforts to advance the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Autonomous Aviation (AAV) technologies, including work with State and Federal Public Safety agencies with UAS and AAV capabilities. Mr. Sanders brings 30 years of experience in a variety of Command and leadership positions in the US Army, as well as in the private sector.

Dr. Mehdi Sookhak is an Associate Professor in Computer Science and a faculty member of the Islander Center for Cybersecurity at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. His work focuses on architecting next-generation intelligent, connected, and secure systems, such as 6G air–ground networks, secure Open RAN for connected and autonomous vehicles, vehicular and mobile edge computing with digital twins. Dr. Sookhak is on the Editorial Board of several ISI journals, including Vehicular Communications, Electronics, and IEEE Access.

Mr. Srinivasa Sunkari, PE, is a Senior Research Engineer and Program Manager at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. He specializes in traffic signal operations, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and connected vehicle initiatives—such as a prototype system for broadcasting Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) messages to vehicles in a connected environment. Mr. Sunkari is currently a key researcher on the TRUST project, which will create a resilient transportation system using V2X technology.

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West Texas A&M University

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