Gavin Taylor

Gavin Taylor is a Professor of Computer Science at the United States Naval Academy (USNA), where he chairs the development of the new Data Science major. His research focuses on Machine Learning, including neural network vulnerabilities, reinforcement learning for IoT devices, and adversarial machine learning. He is currently on sabbatical as a Visiting Professor at the Norwegian OpenAI Lab (NTNU), collaborating with institutions like the University of Maryland and NTNU.

Professor Taylor has been recognized with the 2022 Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, emphasizing his commitment to education. He teaches courses such as SD312: Machine Learning and has developed curricula across Data Science, Cyber Operations, and Operations Research. His sabbatical work in Norway involves advancing AI research through interdisciplinary collaborations.

His research trends emphasize practical AI applications—such as autonomous IoT systems—and ethical concerns like adversarial attacks and data poisoning. He actively seeks partnerships to engage students in real-world data science projects through the new major, scheduled to graduate its first class in 2025.