About
Lieutenant Colonel Devon M. Callahan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the United States Military Academy, West Point. His academic and military career spans leadership roles in cybersecurity, network engineering, and education, including deployments to Afghanistan and academic appointments since 2013.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Connecticut
- M.S. in Computer Science, University of South Carolina
- B.S. in Computer Science, Methodist University
His research focuses on network science in computer and social networks, with applications in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cybersecurity, and network optimization. He has contributed to methodologies for secure network design, community detection in social networks, and strategic analysis of terror networks.
Callahan’s publications reveal a sustained emphasis on hybrid optimization frameworks, software-defined networks (SDN), and interdisciplinary approaches to network security. His work bridges AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, social network analysis, and computer science fundamentals.
- Top 5% published in ASE Human Journal (2012)
At West Point, he has taught courses such as CY305 Cyber Foundations, CY350 Network Engineering, and CS484 Advanced Networks, integrating his military expertise with academic rigor. His leadership roles include commanding the Satcom Station at Camp Roberts and serving as a Signal Advisor to the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force.
