Faculty
Dr. Reza Sarraf
Assistant Professor
Email: rsarraf@ju.edu
Office Phone: 904-256-7307
Office location: STEAM Building 117
Education
D.Sc., Towson University - Maryland, 2019
M.S., Towson University - Maryland, 2012
B.S., Azad University, 2008
Dr. Reza Sarraf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing Science at 探花族. Dr. Sarraf holds a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Information Technology and a Master鈥檚 degree in Computer Science from Towson University, Maryland, and a B.Sc. degree in Software Engineering. During 2013-2019, he served as an adjunct faculty in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Towson University where he was teaching C++ programming, computer networks, and general computer science courses. In addition, he has served as a teacher assistant in a cryptography course and implemented two cryptocurrencies.
Dr. Sarraf is currently teaching Computing Science and Cybersecurity courses, such as Application Development, Object-Oriented Programming, Web Programming, Networks & Wireless Communication, Computer Architecture and Organization, Introduction to Cybersecurity, and Project Management.
Dr. Sarraf research interests include cryptography, cyber security, computer networks, programming languages, decision support systems, and big data.
Dr. Saeed M. Al-Haj
Assistant Professor
Email: salhaj@ju.edu
Office Phone: 904-256-7313
Office location: STEAM Building 118
Education:
Ph.D., Computing & Information Systems, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2016.
M.Sc., Computer science, Yarmouk University, 2005.
B.Sc., Computer science, Yarmouk University, 2003.
Dr. Saeed Al-Haj is an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity in the Computer Science Department at 探花族. Dr. Al-Haj earned his Ph.D. in Computing and Information Systems from University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). Before joining 探花族 in 2022, Dr. Al-Haj worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern University.
Dr. Al-Haj is currently teaching several cybersecurity related courses: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Computer Ethics, Systems Administrations, etc. He is also involved in teaching programming courses for first year students. Dr. Al-Haj has developed and designed several lab exercises and hands-on experiments for his classes covering several topics including: cryptography, network security, web security, database security, IoT security, Raspberry Pi security and firewalls.
Dr. Al-Haj research interests include Computer Security Education; Computer Science Education; Gamification in Education; Computer and Network Security; Cloud Computing Security; and Internet of Things (IoT) security. Dr. Al-Haj has received three NSA/NSF GenCyber grants of total ($296,344.00) while working at Ohio Northern University.
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Dr. Mini Zeng
Associate Professor
Director of the Center of Cybersecurity
Interim Assistant Dean
Email: mzeng@ju.edu
Office Phone: 904-256-7308
Office location: STEAM Building 119
Education
Ph.D Computer Science, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2018
M.S Computer Science, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2014
Certification
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Dr. Zeng is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and Computing Science in the Computer Science Department at 探花族. Dr. Zeng earned her Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Zeng joined 探花族 University in 2018. Starting from 2022, Dr. Zeng served as the Director of Cybersecurity Training in 探花族.
Dr. Zeng is currently teaching Cybersecurity and Computing Science courses, such as Software Engineering, Database design and development, Data Structure, Algorithms, Programming Languages, Cybersecurity Practicum, Intrusion Detection, Network Security.
Research Interest:
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
- Software Security
- Artificial Intelligence and data mining
- Database development and security
- Eyetracking on human-computer interaction
National grant:
- NSF S-STEM Grant (Award Number: 203072, $943,266.00), PI
Recent publications:
- Zeng, Mini, Feng Zhu, and Sandra Carpenter. "Dynamic Warnings: An Eye Gaze-Based Approach." International Journal of Information Security and Privacy (IJISP) 16.1 (2022): 1-28.
- Mini Zeng, Feng Zhu, and Sandra Carpenter 鈥淪ubliminal Warnings 鈥� A New Approach to Change Users鈥� Behavior鈥�, The Fifteenth International Conference on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions ACHI 2022, Jun 2022 (pp.88-97)
- Zhu F, Carpenter S, Zeng M. Subliminal Warnings: Utilizing the High Bandwidth of Nonconscious Visual Perception. International Conference on Persuasive Technology 2022 Mar 29 (pp. 255-271). Springer, Cham.
- Zeng, Mini, and Feng Zhu. "Secure Coding in Five Steps." Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice 2021.1 (2021): 5.
Patent:
- F Zhu, M Zeng, S Carpenter, Systems and methods of providing gaze-based notifications, U.S. Patent App. Patent No. US 10,162, 651, B1, Dec 2018