Ryan Van Antwerp

Ryan Van Antwerp is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he teaches Reverse Engineering and Penetration Testing. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Delaware (2013), specializing in malware analysis and reverse engineering. Currently, he works at Comcast Cable in the Customer Protection department, focusing on strategic initiatives to safeguard over 22 million residential Internet subscribers from cyber threats.

His research interests span cybersecurity, including malware analysis, botnet identification, fraud detection systems, and network security. Notable projects include large-scale botnet remediation strategies and detection methods for compromised devices. His work emphasizes practical applications of reverse engineering to distinguish malicious software from benign code.

Recent publications (2021–2025) focus on combating fraud through advanced user identification systems, detecting rogue hotspots, and identifying compromised devices in networks. Though no specific awards are cited, his contributions to both academia and industry reflect impactful cybersecurity research.

Advising/Grants: No graduate students listed. His industry role at Comcast provides applied research opportunities rather than traditional academic grants. He is part of the Customer Protection team, which develops proactive defense strategies against evolving cyber threats.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in Comcast's cybersecurity initiatives, though no specific academic lab affiliations are mentioned.