Hayden Wimmer

Dr. Hayden Wimmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Georgia Southern University, with affiliate status at the Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, an MS from UMBC, an MBA from Penn State, and a BS from York College of Pennsylvania.

His research focuses on:

• Artificial Intelligence: Generative models, ethical safeguards, and neural network applications
• Data Science: Mining techniques for fraud detection and big data analytics
• Digital Forensics: Mobile device analysis and IoT security frameworks

Publication analysis shows consistent output since 2012 (176+ works), with recent emphasis on AI ethics (2025), counterfeit detection systems (2025), and healthcare data interoperability (2017-2018).

He leads multiple funded projects including:

• NSA grants for cybersecurity education ($200k+)
• Microsoft Azure research grants for cloud-based AI
• NSF-funded workforce development initiatives ($300k total funding)

Dr. Wimmer directs the DAC Lab and holds key editorial positions in major information systems journals.