Debbie Perouli

Dr. Debbie Perouli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Marquette University. She holds a doctoral degree from Purdue University and a diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. Her research focuses on cybersecurity of social robots, blockchain technologies, network protocols, quantum computation, and cybersecurity education. She teaches courses like Advanced Computer Security and Hardware Systems.

Education: PhD in Computer Science (Purdue University), Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering (NTUA, Greece).

Research emphasizes practical applications of cybersecurity in emerging technologies, including social robotics and distributed ledgers. Her work spans theoretical frameworks and real-world implementations such as K-12 cybersecurity curriculum development and anomaly detection in healthcare robotics.

Notable contributions include blockchain-based policy compliance systems and vulnerability analyses of consumer AI devices. She actively engages in media discussions on cybersecurity trends, appearing in outlets like Fox 6 and Wisconsin Public Radio.

Teaching innovations include using Raspberry Pi for parallel computing instruction. Her research and teaching emphasize bridging academic theory with societal needs in technology security and education.