Vijay Anand

Dr. Vijay Anand is an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Technology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), where he joined in 2019. He holds a Ph.D. from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His research focuses on cybersecurity, blockchain technology, and educational strategies in computing curricula.

Research interests include SIM card security, cybersecurity program accreditation, blockchain applications in accounting, and enhancing computing education through competitive events. Recent work explores Zero Trust architectures in tactical edge networks and discrete event simulation for healthcare system optimization.

He has contributed to over 15 publications, including work on cryptomining detection, knowledge graph-as-a-service for cyber defense, and transforming lab courses for distance learning. No scientific awards are explicitly listed.

His advising and grants section remains unspecified, though his research aligns with cybersecurity policy development and curriculum innovation. He is affiliated with UMSL’s media contact department, contributing to academic outreach and media relations.