CSIS Research Center
Faculty Research by Category
Algorithms
- Dr. Nathan Barker
Data Mining
- Dr. Nathan Barker
Computer and Network (Cyber) Security
- Dr. Shalini Kesar
- Dr. Tim Ball
Artificial Intelligence
- Dr. Nathan Barker
Cryptography
- Dr. Tim Ball
Electronic Commerce
- Dr. Shalini Kesar
Cyber Operations
- Dr. Tim Ball
Digital Forensics
- Dr. Tim Ball
Software Reverse Engineering
- Dr. Tim Ball
Faculty Research by Professor
Dr. Nathan Barker
Research Areas: Dr. Barker received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Utah in 2007. His primary research interest involves studying time series microarray data obtained from genetic networks to uncover genetic connectivity. Although this sounds very biological, it is really an application of computer science principles to data obtained from genetic networks. He is also interested in other related topics involving Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, BioInformatics or Algorithms. He presented his research at the Mountain West Biomedical Engineering Conference, as well as the 19th International Conference on Industrial, Engineering, and Other Applications of Applied Intelligent Systems. He also advises students in the Computer Club as they take on interesting web-based projects, often from other clubs on campus, or even larger projects from companies in the local community.
Dr. Shalini Kesar
Research Areas: Her research and publications focus in the following areas: management of information security; computer crime; computer ethics, electronic commerce; and E-Government.
Dr. Tim Ball
Research Areas: Dr. Ball received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island in 2010. His primary research interests are Computer and Network (Cyber) Security; Cyber Operations; Digital Forensics; Software Reverse Engineering; Cryptography; and Social Engineering. He is a former government civilian employee and has worked with the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on all types of cyber-related projects. Dr. Ball remains active in the Information Security world and brings that experience to the classroom. He also advises students in the Cyber Defense Competitions Club as they prepare to compete in regional and national competitions.
