Ram Basnet

Ram Basnet serves as Associate Professor of Computer Science and Co-Director of the Cyber Security Center at Colorado Mesa University, where he bridges academic research with practical cybersecurity applications. His expertise spans information security, data mining, and machine learning, with a focus on solving real-world challenges in network security and educational technology.

Basnet's educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Computer Science from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
• MS in Computer Science from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
• BS in Computer Science from Colorado Mesa University

His research integrates machine learning with cybersecurity to develop innovative solutions for threat detection and educational enhancement. Current projects include applying deep learning to classify anonymous network traffic, predicting student dropout in MOOCs, and designing interactive educational tools using Jupyter Notebook. Basnet emphasizes hands-on learning through real-world security scenarios in his teaching of Python, Java, C++, and web development.

Recent publications reveal a dual research trajectory: cybersecurity applications (DDoS detection, Tor traffic analysis, malicious URL classification) and educational technology (computational thinking interventions, data science education). This synergy reflects his commitment to advancing both security practices and computer science pedagogy through data-driven approaches.

As Co-Director of the Cyber Security Center, Basnet leads institutional cybersecurity initiatives while maintaining active engagement in campus life through faculty intramural soccer and basketball leagues. His outdoor pursuits include rafting, hiking, and biking, reflecting a balanced approach to professional and personal life.