He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Computer Science from Kent State University and B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Volgograd State University in Russia. Dr. Komogortsev's research is in eye tracking with an emphasis on cyber security (biometrics), Human Computer Interaction, usability, bioengineering, psychology, and physical therapy. He has more than 55 peer-reviewed publications related to these topics. He collaborates with multiple departments within Texas State and outside of the university. Dr. Komogortsev recently won an NSF CAREER award on the topic of ocular biometrics and cyber security. His research was covered by the national media including NBC News, Discovery, Yahoo, and others. Dr. Komogortsev's eye movement classification algorithms are employed commercially by the eye tracking vendors.