Michael O’Leary

Michael O’Leary is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Towson University’s Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mathematics from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Physics & Mathematics from Benedictine University. His research spans cybersecurity, geographic profiling, differential equations, and applied mathematics, with significant contributions to criminal behavior modeling and cyber defense education.

Research interests include:

• Developing Bayesian algorithms for geographic profiling of serial criminals (funded by National Institute of Justice)
• Cybersecurity curriculum development and national collegiate cyber defense competitions
• Mathematical modeling in fluid dynamics and spatial analysis

His publications focus on:

• Cybersecurity pedagogy and competition frameworks (2012-2017)
• Geographic profiling using Bayesian spatial models (2009-2011)

Leadership roles:

• Chair of Mathematics Department (2015–present)
• Founding Director of School of Emerging Technologies (2011-2015)
• PI for NSF-funded scholarship program for mathematics students
• Coach of Towson University Cyber Security Team (2006–present)