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Discovery Park F230, University of North Texas
Cihan.Tunc@UNT.edu

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Student Hours: Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Research Interests: Cybersecurity, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicle security, and social media analysis for cybersecurity.

Education:

• PhD, University of Arizona, 2015, Electrical & Computer Engineering
• MS, Northeastern University, 2010, Electrical & Computer Engineering
• BS, Bahcesehir University, 2008, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (with a minor in Computer Engineering)

Brief Bio:

Cihan Tunc has been an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of North Texas (UNT) since 2020. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in 2015 (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) and served as a Research Assistant Professor there before joining UNT. Dr. Tunc was also a visiting researcher at the NIST. He has published over 50 papers on cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity. Dr. Tunc is an associate editor for Springer Cluster Computing.

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Burak Tufekci is a PhD student focusing on developing machine learning-based intrusion detection systems for IoT and drones. With extensive experience as a research assistant at the University of North Texas, he has explored the vulnerabilities of autonomous systems, devising robust countermeasures to enhance their security. Burak has a rich digital and hardware design engineering background, contributing to significant projects involving FPGA implementations and cybersecurity frameworks. He has been honored with several awards, including first place at the SIEMENS Tech for Sustainability competition. His technical expertise spans Python, Verilog HDL, and platforms like Linux and Raspberry Pi. Passionate about advancing technology, Burak continues to make impactful contributions to the fields of cybersecurity and drone technology.

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Amal Alshehri is a  Ph.D. student at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) security, zero-trust architecture, and trust evaluation methodologies. She received her MS degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, and her Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia.

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Victor Morales is a doctoral student at the CSCE department at UNT, working on cloud computing security, trust, and Internet of Things (IoT) security. He obtained an MS in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), and a BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Escuela Militar de Ingenieria (EMI). Victor is currently working on the research titled “A Trust Model Based on Risk Assessments for Virtual Machines in a Cloud Environment IaaS”, the work focuses particularly on the trust evaluation of Virtual Machines and the selection of those that are considered more reliable. In addition, it provides an overview of cloud computing concepts, risk assessment, and trust evaluation, addressing open issues related to trustworthiness. The analysis of trust in computer systems has been previously discussed and applied across different computer technology scenarios, becoming a subject of research, covering both theoretical and practical perspectives. Victor has over 13 years of industry experience as well.

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I am delighted to introduce myself as an accomplished Computer Science graduate with honors pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. My academic excellence and passion for computer science have always motivated me to excel. I have developed a strong foundation in computer science concepts and programming languages, making me proficient in coding and well-versed in algorithms. I am also adept at problem-solving and have honed my analytical skills through various projects and assignments. I aim to translate my academic prowess into practical experience, contributing to real-world projects and making a meaningful impact. I believe in staying updated with the latest technologies and am always eager to learn new skills and techniques. I am highly motivated and dedicated, and I possess excellent communication skills. I am confident that my skills and experience will enable me to contribute significantly to any project I undertake.