Present Research Projects

Our lab is currently advancing the frontiers of cybersecurity across critical domains. From safeguarding agriculture and healthcare systems to optimizing workforce development and cognitive systems, our projects focus on real-world impact through interdisciplinary collaboration.

1. Critical Cyber-Infrastructures

Focus Areas: Risk Prediction, Assessment, and Protection

a. Food and Agriculture Cybersecurity – Agriculture 5.0

Lead Researchers: Dr. Kossi Bissadu, Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Salleh Shonko, Pavani Velagala
Summary: This project focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of digital agriculture systems. We investigate vulnerabilities in precision farming, smart irrigation, and supply chains to build resilient and intelligent agricultural ecosystems.

b. Healthcare Cybersecurity – Healthcare 5.0

Lead Researchers: Pavani Velagala, Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Yahya Awaad, Nusrat Mary, Tayiba Raheem
Summary: This project investigates security challenges in modern healthcare systems, from electronic health records to telemedicine platforms. Our goal is to enable secure, privacy-preserving patient care through proactive threat detection.

c. Cybersecurity Economics – Industry 5.0

Lead Researchers: Prashant Vajpayee, Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Yara M. Salman
Summary: We assess the economic impact of cybersecurity in next-generation industrial systems. Topics include cyber insurance, ROI of security measures, and economic modeling of cyber risk in smart manufacturing and automation.

d. Critical Cyber-infrastructures and Cybersecurity

Lead Researchers: Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Prashant Vajpayee, Bryan Anderson
Summary: We explore protection frameworks for national cyberinfrastructures, including power grids, water systems, and communication networks. The focus is on threat modeling, risk forecasting, and designing adaptive defense mechanisms.

2. Cybersecurity Data Sciences

Focus Areas: Intelligence, Optimization, Education, and Workforce

a. Cognitive Recommender Systems

Lead Researchers: Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Nusrat Mary
Summary:
We design AI-driven systems that personalize cybersecurity tools and practices for users, enhancing decision-making through contextual intelligence and behavioral analysis.

b. Cognitive Cyber Optimization

Lead Researchers: Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Bryan Anderson
Summary:
This project focuses on applying optimization and machine learning to cybersecurity challenges, such as threat hunting and anomaly detection, within dynamic and high-risk environments.

c. Cybersecurity Education, Curriculum & Pathway Design

Lead Researchers: Dr. Gahangir Hossain and all lab members
Summary:
We are developing modern, modular cybersecurity curricula aligned with national standards and industry needs, supporting both academic programs and certification pathways.

d. Cybersecurity Workforce Development & Knowledge Engineering

Lead Researchers: Dr. Gahangir Hossain, Yahya Awaad
Summary:
Focused on building a skilled cybersecurity workforce, this initiative integrates knowledge modeling, skills mapping, and hands-on labs to bridge education and employment.