Andrew Kramer

Andrew Kramer is an Assistant Professor at the Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences, Dakota State University, specializing in cybersecurity, reverse engineering, and exploit development. He teaches courses on topics like binary exploitation and C programming, emphasizing hands-on learning. His research focuses on Linux/x86 environments, IoT/embedded device vulnerabilities, and open-source tool development. He has contributed CVEs and won awards including DEF CON 28's OpenSOC and the 2022 Ernest Teagarden Teaching Award.

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Science, Dakota State University
• M.S., Dakota State University
• B.S., Dakota State University
• A.A., College of Redwoods

Research Interests:

• Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges
• Software reverse engineering
• Vulnerability research
• Exploit development
• IoT/Embedded device security

His work bridges academic research with practical applications, such as developing open-source hardware reverse engineering tools and frameworks to prevent malware.

Awards/Honors:

• OpenSOC Winner at DEF CON 28 (2020)
• Wild West Hacking Fest CTF Winner (2019, 2024)
• Ernest Teagarden Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022)
• Outstanding Research Mentor (2023-2024)

Grants & Collaborations:

• Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for DSU's NSF-funded Scholarship for Service grant

He actively mentors student research projects and contributes to cybersecurity competitions.

Labs/Teams:

Engages with university labs focused on cybersecurity education and competitive CTF teams, fostering student innovation through real-world challenges.