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Philip Ritchey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University (2015) and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University (2008). His research focuses on computer security, privacy, information hiding, censorship-resistant technologies, multi-agent systems, and simulation modeling. He has taught numerous courses including Software Engineering, Senior Capstone Design, and Cybersecurity fundamentals, with a strong emphasis on both technical and pedagogical innovation.
- Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Purdue University (2015); B.S., Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University (2008)
Research interests include steganography in games, covert channels, and cybersecurity education. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, such as detecting anomalies in digital media and developing frameworks for synthetic steganography. He has published extensively on topics like information hiding in Huffman trees and censorship-resistant technologies.
- Awards: Recipient of Outstanding Service to the CS Department at Purdue University (2013 and 2011)
Ritchey advises students in software engineering and cybersecurity, and has contributed to curriculum development in engineering education. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, including study abroad programs in Singapore and Greece. He actively participates in research collaborations and maintains an active Google Scholar profile.
