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Dr. Nikunja Swain serves as Professor of Computer Science and Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at South Carolina State University. He concurrently holds the position of Executive Director for the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity and oversees the Employer Degree Apprenticeship Program in Secure Software Development.
His educational qualifications include:
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, 1977, Regional Engineering College, Rourkela, India
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering, 1979, Regional Engineering College, Rourkela, India
- M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1986, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Ph.D. Electrical and Energy Engineering, 1995, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Swain's research portfolio centers on Cybersecurity with specialization in Cyber-Physical Systems and Information Security, Artificial Intelligence through Machine Learning and Deep Learning applications, and Embedded Systems development. His work directly supports the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity's mission to advance secure software practices and workforce development.
His recognition includes:
- SC State University Professor of the Year (2016)
As an educator with over 35 years of institutional service, Dr. Swain mentors students through the Secure Software Development Apprenticeship Program and serves as adjunct faculty at Webster University, Walden University, and Excelsior University. His professional credentials include South Carolina Professional Engineer licensure and ABET program evaluator roles for engineering technology and military education programs.
The Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity under his leadership drives collaborative initiatives with industry partners to address evolving cyber threats through research, curriculum development, and practical training frameworks.
