He received his Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation from Old Dominion University in 2007. His research interests lie at the intersection of computer networking, network security and machine learning. Recently, he has been working on security issues in cloud computing, cognitive radio networks. FOSR, AFRL, DHS, DOE, and NSF have provided funding for several cyber security research and education projects. He has authored and coauthored over 80 technical refereed and non-refereed papers in various conferences, international journal articles, and book chapters. He received the 2010 and 2011 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards and Research Mentorship Awards at Tennessee State University from 2012- 2015.