Ahmed Oun

Dr. Ahmed Oun is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology since 2024. Previously, he held faculty roles at Ohio Northern University and worked in the oil and gas industry as a Gas Turbine Controls NPI Engineer, Operation Control Room Supervisor, and Project Manager at General Electric International Inc. He earned his Ph.D. (2022) from the University of Toledo and a Master's degree (2012) from the University of Bridgeport.

His research focuses on cybersecurity, hardware-assisted security for embedded systems, VLSI, IoT security, and machine learning applications in protecting computing systems against cyberattacks and hardware Trojans. Key interests include PUF-based authentication, FPGA security, and AI-driven threat detection.

Recent publications emphasize AI's role in cybersecurity, IoT device protection, and intrusion detection systems. His work spans both theoretical advancements and applied solutions in secure communication and hardware vulnerability analysis. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions include developing novel defense mechanisms and authentication protocols for embedded systems.

Dr. Oun has advised no explicitly listed students or grants, though his industry experience and academic roles suggest involvement in collaborative research projects. His work contributes to advancing secure computing infrastructure and resilient IoT ecosystems.