Arun Lakhotia

Arun Lakhotia serves as a Professor and Director of the Center for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity at the School of Computing & Informatics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His office is located in James R. Oliver Hall, Room 325, with contact details including email (arun@louisiana.edu) and phone (337-482-6766).

His research specializes in Cybersecurity with emphasis on Critical Infrastructure Security and Computer Security. As Center Director, he leads initiatives addressing cyber threats to essential systems like energy grids, transportation networks, and communication infrastructure. His work focuses on developing robust security frameworks and resilience strategies for critical national assets.

The Center for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity under his leadership conducts applied research, collaborates with industry partners, and develops training programs to mitigate evolving cyber risks targeting vital societal infrastructure systems.