Ryan Gillen

Faculty Member	Leahy Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New Jersey
Fun Fact About Me	Skilled with a yo-yo!
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

Biography

As Manager of The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity, Ryan helps oversee & optimize all research, projects, and grants at the center. Also an adjunct professor in CNCS, he teaches an advanced topics course & Enterprise Virtualization. Previously, as Project Manager for Cyber Range, Ryan led a student team dedicated to designing cyber attack simulations for The United States Secret Service. Prior to that, his experience as a Security Engineer involved delivering security services to Vermont organizations.

Student focused, Ryan is thoroughly passionate about maximizing the student experience, their professional growth, and helping LC graduates land great jobs.

Ryan’s current interests in the field are: The intersections of AI & Cybersecurity, Adversary Simulation, Red Team Operations, and automation.

Hobbies

Backcountry snowboarding, boating, and swimming

Favorite things to do in Vermont

Fav food: Kismayo Kitchen, Rt. 7 Liquor & Deli, Laliguras
Best spots in VT: Bolton Valley, Huntington River, Starr Farm Beach

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Joe Eastman

Assistant Professor

Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major, Division of Information Technology & Sciences and Leahy Center

Murat Gungor

Associate Professor, Co-Program Director of Computer Science

Computer Science & Innovation Major, Computer Science & Innovation Major, Division of Information Technology & Sciences and Leahy Center

Mariam Khader

Assistant Professor

Digital Forensics Major, Division of Information Technology & Sciences and Leahy Center

Furkan Paligu

Assistant Professor

Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major, Computer Science & Innovation Major, Division of Information Technology & Sciences and Leahy Center

Joe Eastman

Assistant Professor

Faculty Member	Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major Division of Information Technology & Sciences Leahy Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Eastern Michigan University, Master of Science; University of Toledo, Bachelor of Arts; Eastern Michigan University, Master of Science
Areas of Expertise	Computer Networking Cybersecurity

Biography

Joe is a passionate and experienced technical teacher with a diverse range of interests spanning a large spectrum of technical and non-technical disciplines. He is also dedicated to numerous outreach initiatives, business development, cultivating opportunities for students, and helping others most any way he can.

In his classroom, Joe strives to provide every student with an equal opportunity to succeed. He achieves this by using divergent teaching methods that cater to a wide range of learning styles, and by removing barriers that may stand in the way of his students’ success.

In addition to his teaching, Joe is available for program, technical, research, career, and general life advice. He offers earnest moral support and guidance to anyone who needs it, both inside and outside of the classroom.

With his years of academic and industry focus, Joe is repeatedly described as a valuable asset to Champlain’s community, as well as the Northeast region supporting hundreds of students every year. He is passionate about helping others succeed, and is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals. If you bring the hustle, then he will help you develop your best cyber self.

Murat Gungor

Associate Professor, Co-Program Director of Computer Science

Faculty Member	Computer Science & Innovation Major Computer Science & Innovation Major Division of Information Technology & Sciences Leahy Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Syracuse University, Master of Science; Syracuse University, PhD; Sakarya University, Bachelor of Science
Areas of Expertise	Software Engineering Object Oriented Programming and Design Software Project Management
Connect Online	LinkedIn X Facebook
Contact	Room 206 / West Hall

Biography

Dr. Gungor holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer and Information Science, which he obtained in 2006 and 2001 respectively, from Syracuse University in New York. He also holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Sakarya University in Turkey, which he completed in 1997.

Dr. Gungor brings a wealth of experience to his current position at Champlain College, having previously taught Software Engineering courses at both Bilkent University and TOBB University in Ankara, Turkey. In addition to his academic background, he has also held various positions in the industry, ranging from researcher and software engineer to project manager and director.

His primary areas of expertise include object-oriented programming, software architecture, design and development, structural analysis, and quality improvement.

Favorite Quote

“If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?”

—Rumi

Mariam Khader

Assistant Professor

Faculty Member	Digital Forensics Major Division of Information Technology & Sciences Leahy Center
Areas of Expertise	Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Data Mining
Connect Online	LinkedIn X
Contact	Ireland 115D

Biography

Mariam Khader is an Assistant Professor at Champlain College, USA, who is highly recognized for her expertise in Computer Science, IT Security and Digital Criminology. She has earned her PhD and MSc in the respective fields and is currently a researcher at the Leahy Center, where she focuses on Mobile and Operating System Forensics as well as Big Data Forensics. Her research has been published in numerous international journals and presented at various conferences, where she has been able to share her insights with a wide range of audiences. In addition to working as a course author and speaker, Mariam has also worked as a freelance instructor, providing technical instruction to government and private firms as well as other organizations. She has obtained numerous professional certifications, such as CHFI, ECIH, CCNA, CCME, CCO, CCMP, and CCPA.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryst33d
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-khader/

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Furkan Paligu

Assistant Professor

Faculty Member	Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major Computer Science & Innovation Major Division of Information Technology & Sciences Leahy Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Areas of Expertise	Digital Forensics, Web Browser Security, Malware, Secure Software Development, Penetration Testing Network Forensics, Network Security
Contact	115B / Ireland

Biography

Furkan Paligu is an assistant professor of computer networking and cybersecurity in Champlain College. He has his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Marmara University, Master’s degree in Cybersecurity Engineering from Istanbul Sehir University, and Doctorate degree in Digital and Cyber Forensics Science from Sam Houston State University. He has taken part in various information technology and cybersecurity projects in governmental institutions. An extensive part of his work has been focused on large scale projects in complex domains including data leak prevention systems, voice translation engines, customer application and management systems, static code analyzers, malware scanning systems operating on cloud architecture, electronic signature systems, and electronic cash registers.

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