Cybersecurity

Purpose of the Cybersecurity Research Working Group

The purpose of the College of Engineering Working Group on Cybersecurity is to foster a collaborative and innovative environment that advances the understanding, research, and education in the field of cybersecurity within the College of Engineering and the University of Arkansas. This working group seeks to address the growing importance of cybersecurity in our interconnected world and aims to achieve the following key objectives:

Promote Cutting-Edge Research: Facilitate interdisciplinary research initiatives that address pressing cybersecurity issues, encourage the development of innovative solutions, and promote the dissemination of knowledge in peer-reviewed publications and conferences.
Collaborate with Industry and Government: Forge partnerships with industry leaders and government agencies to ensure the alignment of academic research and education with real-world cybersecurity needs, fostering opportunities for internships, co-op programs, and collaborative projects.
Foster a Community of Expertise: Build a supportive network of cybersecurity experts within the College of Engineering, fostering collaboration and the exchange of knowledge and expertise among faculty, students, and professionals.
Develop Cybersecurity Resources: Advocate for increased resources, infrastructure, and funding to support the growth and development of cybersecurity education and research within the College of Engineering.

 

Chris Farnell cfarnell@uark.edu 
Jeffrey Gruenewald jgruenew@uark.edu
Miaoqing Huang mqhuang@uark.edu
Po-Hao Huang phuang@uark.edu
Kevin Jin dongjin@uark.edu
Qinghua Li qinghual@uark.edu
Kamesh Mallampalli KMallampalli@walton.uark.edu
Alan Mantooth mantooth@uark.edu
Marty Matlock mmatlock@uark.edu
Roy McCann rmccann@uark.edu
Becca Muenich rlogsdo@uark.edu
Alexander Nelson ahnelson@uark.edu
Yanjun Pan yanjunp@uark.edu
Brajendra Panda bpanda@uark.edu
Abhi Rajagopala abhi@uark.edu
Chase Rainwater cer@uark.edu
Benjamin Runkle brrunkle@uark.edu
Karl Schubert schubert@uark.edu
Haoming Shen haomings@uark.edu
Silke Spiesshoefer sspiessh@uark.edu
Dale Thompson drt@uark.edu
Jingxian Wu wuj@uark.edu
Jeff Dix dix@uark.edu
Rob Curry rmcurry@uark.edu
The Cybersecurity Research Working Group is currently pursuing collaborations with businesses of all sizes. The group is also investigating an Engineering Research Center proposal focused on Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure.

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