Quamar Niyaz

Dr. Quamar Niyaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), located in Hammond, Indiana. He is affiliated with the College of Engineering and Sciences, focusing on cybersecurity, computer networks, and applied machine learning. His work emphasizes both technical innovation and educational tool development, including testbeds for hands-on learning.

Dr. Niyaz holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from The University of Toledo, an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India. His research spans intrusion detection systems, malware analysis, and cybersecurity education frameworks, with a focus on making cybersecurity accessible to high-school and university students through interactive tools like visualization aids and smartphone-based learning modules.

His research interests include network security, machine learning applications, and cybersecurity pedagogy. Notable projects include developing NATICUSdroid (Android malware detection), Permission-Educator (mobile permission education app), and PortableVN (network security testbeds). He also explores the societal impact of cybersecurity education on career choices and student attitudes.

Teaching courses in C++/Matlab, software engineering, and computer networks, Dr. Niyaz emphasizes practical skills and ethical considerations in technology. His recent work highlights trends in hybrid cybersecurity education models, augmented reality for engineering training, and combating modern threats like GPS spoofing and UAV jamming attacks.

Dr. Niyaz’s contributions bridge academia and industry through collaborative research on secure software frameworks, AR/ML integration, and autonomous systems security. His efforts aim to prepare students for challenges in a rapidly evolving technological landscape while addressing global cybersecurity needs.