WINTER 2024

With $632,000 in National Science Foundation CAREER Award funding, Assistant Professor Nima Karimian will be the first to investigate certain common hardware-based attacks on biometric systems. He will also tackle the problem of bias, in which biometric systems misclassify people who belong to certain demographics, such as when facial recognition software fails to recognize users of color.

As one of the largest contributors to research conducted at West Virginia University, the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources has experienced rocketing growth in externally funded research and development since 2020.

Electrical engineer in the Lane Department says attacks on Hezbollah walkie-talkies and pagers during September demonstrate a high level of technical ingenuity and careful planning, including the exploitation of the supply chain for those devices.

Computer science and cybersecurity undergraduate programs in the Statler College have reached a significant high of 41% in enrollment growth this year. Over the past five years, enrollment has grown by 77%.

When the objective is to build and program a 1:10 scaled race car, minimize laptime, race head-to-head, and cross the finish line without crashing, one might think it’s simple, right? Not when it has to be completed autonomously. WVU team stepped up and did just that — placing second against teams from USA, Canada and China.

Reigning champions Team Mountaineers, placed second in the 2024 University Rover Challenge finals held at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah.

Through the NSF S-STEM funded project “Attracting and Cultivating Cybersecurity Experts and Scholars through Scholarships,” Professor Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova developed and offered numerous opportunities for students pursuing BS or AoE in cybersecurity. Her contributions earned her the Excellence in Cultivating Engagement Belonging Faculty Award.

Through his strategies in experiential learning and outreach efforts to enhance access to education in underserved communities, Teaching Associate Professor Mohamed Hefeida was selected as the Dean’s Fellowship for Engagement and Outreach.

WVU will honor electrical engineering alumnus and Distinguished Alumni Academy member Nitin “Nick” Kumbhani with the Presidential Honorary Degree at this year’s December Commencement.

Dear friends and colleagues,

As the fall semester draws to a close, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the remarkable advancements we have achieved together this year. Your dedication, passion, and commitment have been pivotal in driving innovation, fostering excellence, and shaping the future of the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

Our Computer Science and Cybersecurity programs have witnessed record-breaking growth in student enrollment, reflecting the rising demand for these fields and the unwavering efforts of our talented faculty and staff. This growth highlights our commitment to creating an environment where students excel and prepare for impactful careers. We celebrate the achievements of our collaborative teams, including the Mars Rover team, EcoCAR team and the newly established F1Tenth team, all of whom have earned top awards this year. Additionally, our research accomplishments have gained significant momentum, with interdisciplinary projects advancing in areas such as artificial intelligence, energy systems, digital health, radio astronomy, and cybersecurity. Most recently in biometrics research, Dr. Karimian earned the prestigious NSF CAREER Award. As we look to the future, we remain committed in our mission to empower students and advance research that addresses real-world challenges

Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

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