Todd R. Andel

Dr. Todd R. Andel serves as Dean of the School of Computing and Professor of Computer Science at the University of South Alabama. He previously held roles including Department Chair (2019–2023) and Associate Professor (2012–2015). His expertise spans cyber security, embedded systems protection, and network security protocols.

Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Florida State University (2007), M.S.C.E. in Computer Engineering from Air Force Institute of Technology (2002), and B.S.C.E. in Computer Engineering from University of Central Florida (1998).

Research focuses on side-channel analysis/defense, embedded systems security, and active cyber defenses. He leads the System Protection and Exploitation Research (SPERG) group, emphasizing malware analysis, program obfuscation, and formal methods in reverse engineering. The CFITS Center explores forensic technology and information security.

Publications span 20+ years with notable work on MTD strategies, SCADA security, and IoT threats. No awards listed but maintains active research labs and educational toolkits for undergraduate research.

Teaching includes courses on network security, computer architecture, and distributed systems. Advising details and grants are not explicitly listed.