Mostafa Mostafa

Mostafa Mostafa, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Computing at McKendree University. His academic leadership spans cybersecurity, network systems, and database technologies with significant contributions to critical infrastructure protection and educational innovation.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Louisville, December 2003
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Louisville, May 1999
• Advanced Professional Certificate in Computer Systems and Applications, American University in Cairo, May 1992
• Bachelor of Accounting, Cairo University, May 1989

Dr. Mostafa's research focuses on SCADA security for critical infrastructure, bandwidth pricing economics, and spatial database quality. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in industrial control systems and network resource management, demonstrating expertise in both cybersecurity protocols and educational methodologies including game-based software engineering instruction.

His publication record (2002-2012) reveals consistent contributions to securing industrial networks and optimizing resource allocation, with increasing emphasis on applied frameworks for spatial data quality and security threat mitigation in critical infrastructure systems.

Recognition includes:

• Dean Citation, 2003, University of Louisville
• Who is Who among American Ph.D. Students, 2003

As Principal Investigator, he secured $117,000 in competitive funding including a $100,000 Department of Homeland Security grant (2006-2007) for SCADA security in chemical plants and a $17,000 Kentucky Real Estate Commission grant (2008-2009) for website infrastructure. He mentored two master's students to completion on spatial database frameworks and SCADA intrusion detection systems, demonstrating commitment to both research and student development.