Igor Khokhlov
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Professor Khokhlov's primary research interest includes applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques in the Cybersecurity domain, security of smartphones, usable security and data security and quality. He also explores vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks on AI/ML-powered systems. Professor Khokhlov's teaching interests include mobile security, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and AI/ML in cybersecurity. Before joining Sacred Heart in 2021, Professor Khokhlov worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Department of Software Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, where he worked on a DHS-funded project applying AI/ML and Natural Language Processing techniques to collect, analyze, and categorize common vulnerabilities and exposures. In addition, he worked on threats to AI/ML-based systems. Professor Khokhlov also worked in the industry as a Windows OS and Android OS software developer from 2007 to 2015.
Degrees & Certifications
- PhD, Computing and Information Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA, 2020
- MS Electronic Systems, National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Ukraine, 2005
- BS Electronic Systems, National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Ukraine, 2007
Teaching Responsibilities
- Software and System Security
- Special Topics: Cybersecurity
Research Interests
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Security
- Mobile Security
- Data Quality Evaluation
Research Grants
- Security Evaluation and Improvement of the Personal Cyberinfrastructure with New Tools and Education Development, CRDF Global, Role: Co-PI (PI: Leon Reznik, from Rochester Institute of Technology), Funding: $74,995.59, Project Duration: 1 year (2021 - 2022)