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New IST faculty member Sanchari Das is a distinguished cybersecurity expert, helping people understand the social elements of protecting their data.

George Mason professor Sungsoo Ray Hong has always been a huge fan of cartoons, comics, and animations. By combining his passion with his research area of human-computer interaction, he has created a new tool for cartoonists, ShadowMagic.

Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Educational Technology, Personalized Learning

George Mason’s EAGLE program, funded by a $3.9 million NSF grant, will support cybersecurity students aiming to work for U.S. government agencies after graduation. The program offers substantial financial support, expert guidance, and hands-on experience through internships.

From degrees in engineering and geoinformation science to her current role as a director in AI and machine learning, Adjunct Professor Aisha Behr brings a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, inspiring students with real-world knowledge and innovative teaching methods. 

Dark Reading: AI About-Face: ‘Mantis’ Turns LLM Attackers into Prey Evgenios Kornaropoulos, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science is quoted.

Ashish Hingle’s research examines how students develop an understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) through coursework and activities both inside and outside the classroom. He states, "As we prepare our students to be informed users and developers of algorithms and AI, we must align their learning with their interests." 

Kun Sun, a George Mason University professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology and associate director of the Center for Secure Information Systems helps the Navy ensure its cyber systems aren't hacked.

In fall 2024, three student teams mentored by Associate Professor Mihai Boicu will present their work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Undergraduate Research Technology Conference.

Two professors in the College of Engineering and Computing are meeting important student needs with a novel education approach in mini-modules.