Chidi Agbo

Dr. Chidi Agbo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cyber Systems at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), where he contributes to both teaching and research in cybersecurity and resilient systems. His work bridges computer science and critical infrastructure protection, with a strong focus on industrial control systems across energy, healthcare, water, and smart city domains.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science (Cybersecurity), Boise State University
• M.S. in Business Information, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
• B.S. in Computer Science, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

Dr. Agbo's research centers on formal modeling, cybersecurity risk assessment, threat detection, and automated recovery mechanisms for cyber-physical systems. His expertise spans AI, data analytics, and information networking applied to enhance the safety and resilience of critical infrastructures. He is particularly focused on systems in power grids, nuclear plants, hospitals, and smart cities.

He is an active member of the IEEE and ACM, has presented research internationally in Hungary, Japan, Italy, and the U.S., and has published in top-tier conferences related to dependable and secure computing. His work emphasizes practical, real-world impact through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award, IEEE International Conference on Dependable Systems Applications (DSA), Japan

Dr. Agbo is also engaged in academic outreach, having served as a judge for the Idaho Regional Future City Competition and the Idaho Robotics Competition, focusing on IoT applications for climate resilience. He mentors students through hands-on, project-based learning, aligning theory with industry practice. While no formal advisees are listed, his teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusivity, interactivity, and real-world problem solving.

He does not appear to lead a named lab or research team in the provided text, but his research activities suggest strong engagement in cyber resilience and critical infrastructure security.