Hisham Kholidy, Ph.D.

Cybersecurity Program Director
Professor

Hisham Kholidy's research spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, 6G and quantum networks and autonomous vehicle systems, with a focus on developing secure, intelligent and resilient computing and communication technologies. He has led numerous externally funded research initiatives as principal investigator and co-principal investigator, collaborating with government agencies and industry partners to address emerging cybersecurity challenges. In addition to his research, he is an active leader in the international cybersecurity community, serving in leadership roles for IEEE conferences and advancing innovative AI-driven approaches to protecting next-generation digital infrastructure.