Jean Muhammad

Jean Muhammad serves as Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Hampton University's School of Science, specializing in software engineering, cybersecurity education, and leadership management. Her academic journey spans Florida State University (Ph.D., 2005), Illinois Institute of Technology (M.S., 1991), and Chicago State University (B.S., 1984), complemented by industry roles at AT&T Bell Labs and Nokia.

• Howard University: Business Administration (1968-1970)
• District of Columbia Teachers College: Business Education (1973-1975)
• Chicago State University: Computer Science B.S. (1984)
• Illinois Institute of Technology: Computer Science M.S. (1991)
• Florida State University: Computer Science M.S. (1999)
• Florida State University: Computer Science Ph.D. (2005)

Her research bridges software engineering pedagogy with practical cybersecurity applications, focusing on risk management frameworks and inclusive technology education. Key initiatives include developing curricula for underrepresented students and analyzing ethical implications of autonomous systems through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Recent publications reveal strong trends in applied AI ethics (autonomous vehicles), healthcare technology integration, and cybersecurity awareness across demographics. Her work consistently addresses societal impacts of technology, with 70% of recent publications involving student co-authors in undergraduate research symposia.

• NPSC Fellowship Award (1996)

As primary advisor for 15+ undergraduate/graduate researchers, she has secured $8.4M in grants including NSF S-STEM scholarships ($622K), ONR cybersecurity training ($250K), and Amazon Robotics funding ($500K). Her leadership extends to the HU GETS-IA CyberCorps program and Apple/HBCU C2 partnerships.

She co-advises the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service cohort and leads the Chair's Graduate School Club, fostering industry placements through partnerships with Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Deloitte while directing Hampton's cybersecurity research infrastructure.