Christopher Kiekintveld

Christopher Kiekintveld is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). His research focuses on computational game theory, multi-agent systems, and decision-making under uncertainty, with applications to cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and trading agents.

• Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan (advised by Michael Wellman), Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Southern California (with Milind Tambe).
• Research Highlights: Deployed systems like ARMOR (LAX Airport security) and IRIS (Federal Air Marshals Service). Pioneered game-theoretic approaches for cyber defense, honeypot allocation, and supply chain optimization.

Recent Publications emphasize cybersecurity (e.g., honeypot strategies, adversarial machine learning) and game theory (e.g., Stackelberg equilibria, Bayesian models). His work bridges theoretical AI with real-world deployments, particularly in homeland security and e-commerce.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Industry Track Paper Award, AAMAS 2009 (ARMOR system)
• Best Industry Track Paper Award, AAMAS 2016 (GUARDS system)
• First Place Winner, Trading Agent Competition (TAC) Supply Chain Management Game 2008 and 2009

Collaborations include partnerships with USC's Teamcore group, University of Southern California, and University of Michigan AI Lab. He has contributed to energy markets, border security, and cyber deception frameworks.