Associate Professor, Information Technology & Computer Science
salmanaa@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, George Mason University (2017)
- Thesis Title: “Public Key Cryptography Using Hardware/Software Co-Design for the Internet of Things”
- M.S. in Computer Engineering, George Mason University (2011)
- Thesis Title: “IPSEC Implementation in Embedded Systems for Partial Reconfigurable Platforms”
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering, University of Arab Academy for Science and Technology (2002)
Experience
Ahmad Salman is an Associate Professor at James Madison University in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, specializing in Cybersecurity, Hardware Security, Security of the Internet of Things, and Privacy. With a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from George Mason University, his research and teaching focus on securing digital infrastructures, particularly in the context of emerging technologies. He has secured multiple grants, published extensively in high-impact conferences and journals, and is an active member of the IEEE and ACM. His work integrates cutting-edge technology with practical applications, emphasizing the importance of privacy and security in today’s connected world.
Research Interests
- Security of the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cybersecurity using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Security of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- Hardware Security
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)
- Network Security and Penetration Testing
- Security of Vehicular Networks
Courses Taught
- IT 201: Computational Structures and Logic
- IT 203: Information Security and Privacy
- IT 212: Digital Electronics
- IT 215: Telecommunications, Networking and Security
- IT 313: Community Projects
- IT 435: Cryptography for Information Technology
- CS 680: Reading and Research
- CS 685: Mobile Security
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