Gokhan Kul

Gokhan Kul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, part of the College of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo, an MS in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University, and a BS in Computer Engineering from TOBB University of Economics and Technology.

• Education:
• PhD in Computer Science, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2018)
• MS in Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2012)
• BS in Computer Engineering, TOBB University of Economics and Technology (2010)

His research focuses on cybersecurity for AI systems, software security, and data security. He teaches courses such as Digital Forensics, Database Design, and oversees Master's projects and theses. Notable research grants include:

• $499,999 from Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 'Mass Skills - Intelligent Industrial Robotics and Cyber Security Test Bed'
• $286,754 from Office of Naval Research for automated vulnerability detection in software pipelines
• $1,218,640 from NSF for the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program

He advises students on cybersecurity and data science projects, emphasizing practical and ethical applications. His work integrates academic research with real-world cybersecurity challenges, supported by interdisciplinary collaborations.