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Mauricio Papa serves as the Brock Professor within the Tandy School of Computer Science and Cyber Studies at The University of Tulsa's College of Engineering & Natural Sciences. His academic career spans critical infrastructure protection and operational technology security, with extensive collaboration across government agencies and industry sectors.
Dr. Papa's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Tulsa (2001)
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Tulsa (1996)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Central de Venezuela (1992)
His research focuses on securing industrial control systems across critical infrastructure sectors, particularly in energy and transportation. Papa's work integrates network security principles with operational technology requirements, developing specialized intrusion detection systems, protocol analysis frameworks, and predictive analytics for industrial environments. His methodology emphasizes practical implementation in real-world OT settings where traditional IT security approaches often fail due to legacy system constraints and safety requirements.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong concentration on machine learning applications for OT security, with increasing emphasis on graph-based anomaly detection, IoT device fingerprinting, and cost-sensitive alert management. His work consistently bridges theoretical cybersecurity concepts with practical industrial applications, particularly in electric power systems and nuclear facilities.
Dr. Papa has secured significant research funding through multiple federal agencies including DARPA, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy, along with private industry partnerships. His projects have involved designing and deploying critical infrastructure protection labs, developing forensic tools for transportation systems, and creating simulation frameworks for nuclear reactor security.
He has established specialized research facilities including a critical infrastructure protection lab for electric power sector security testing and has contributed to multi-institutional projects involving Washington State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. His current work focuses on developing testbeds and cybersecurity solutions specifically for energy sector applications.
