About
Richard R. Brooks serves as a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, specializing in information assurance, game theory, and strategic reasoning with applications in military command systems and network security.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Louisiana State University (1996)
- B.A. in Mathematical Sciences, Johns Hopkins University (1979)
Dr. Brooks' research focuses on distributed countermeasures against cyber attacks, security protocols for building control systems, and game-theoretic models for autonomous vehicle coordination. His ONR-funded maritime domain awareness work is actively used by the U.S. Fleet and NATO for tracking shipping patterns. Current initiatives address exa-scale computing authentication and Internet freedom tools for civil society groups in restrictive regimes.
His research program has secured substantial funding from:
- National Science Foundation (DoS vulnerability analysis)
- Department of Defense agencies (DARPA, ARO, ONR, AFOSR for combat coordination and sensor networks)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (BACNET security standards)
- BMW Corporation (vehicle diagnostics security)
Recognition includes:
- Exemplary Achievement Certificate for Ph.D. dissertation from Louisiana State University
Dr. Brooks leads research groups developing real-world security solutions, with current projects focused on exa-scale computing systems and advancing digital freedom in West Africa through State Department collaborations.
