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Colorado Mesa University has several faculty members with strong academic and professional background in cybersecurity.

 


Ram Basnet, PhD

Basnet is aRam Basnet headshot Professor of Cybersecurity and Computer Science at Colorado Mesa University (CMU). He received his MS and PhD with a focus in Cybersecurity from New Mexico Tech (NMT)Before joining CMU, he was part of three security startups (one of his own). As a Certified Ethical Hacker, he practiced ethical hacking and penetration testing since his graduate studies at NMT. Basnet teaches cybersecurity courses, foundational courses in computer science, and advanced web and machine learning courses.

More information on Basnet can be found on his homepage.


Jeremy Bergen, MS

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Jeremy Bergen is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. He teaches computer science and cyber courses and focuses on asking students questions about topics and demonstrating technologies while keeping their interest through an upbeat teaching style. Bergen has an interest in cybersecurity, machine learning, and computer vision topics, along with gamification in computer science.

Bergen is an avid board game player and escape room aficionado. He is also a Star Wars/Star Trek/Sci-fi fan.

More information on Bergen can be found on his profile page.


Karl Castleton, MS

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Castleton is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Colorado Mesa University (CMU). He teaches courses in networking, systems and architecture, operating systems, and advanced programming. Castleton has his Master's in Computer Science from the University of Washington and has 20+ years of system design and integration experience during his tenure at Pacific Northwest National Lab. Castleton uses his real-world knowledge and experience in cybersecurity to teach most of his courses. Castleton is also involved in training and promoting computer science and cybersecurity to local school districts.

More information about Castleton can be found on his profile page.


Warren MacEvoy, PhD

Warren MacEvoy headshotMacEvoy is a Professor of Computer Science at Colorado Mesa University (CMU). With a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona, MacEvoy brings years of real-world experience in SCADA systems, computer security, artificial intelligence/robotics/industrial automation, and remote systems and sensing. MacEvoy teaches courses in blockchain and cryptocurrency, software engineering, mobile applications, and embedded systems. 

More information about MacEvoy can be found on his profile page.