Indrajit Ray

Indrajit Ray is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University. His research focuses on securing critical infrastructures such as electrical grids, transportation systems, telecommunications, and public health against cyberattacks. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from George Mason University.

• Education: Ph.D. in Information Technology, George Mason University

Research Interests: Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, blockchain-based solutions in healthcare, smart contracts for policy compliance, and resilient cyber-physical systems. His work addresses global cybersecurity challenges, including estimating annual cyberattack costs at up to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

Key Contributions: Published widely on topics like secure firmware updates (S-RFUP), the PIT-Cerberus framework for device tamper prevention, and blockchain applications in health insurance fraud prevention. His research also explores AI-driven defense strategies and resiliency modeling for cyber-physical systems.

Labs/Teams: Leads projects involving cybersecurity testbeds for industrial control systems and smart home IoT security. Collaborates on frameworks for distributed trust models and enterprise cyber resilience.