Research project title: Machine learning applications for gait signatures in patients with peripheral artery disease Grant award: University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Grant. This project has been funded for a two-year total of $149,405. Project description: In this project we propose a novel approach for the detection and monitoring of peripheral artery disease (PAD) progression using wearable devices and machine learning to analyze human gait. The long-term … [Read more...] about Basheer Qolomany part of NU team studying peripheral artery disease
Department of Cyber Systems
High-profile ransomware attacks highlight growing need for cybersecurity professionals
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The ransomware attacks against Colonial Pipeline Co. and JBS are the latest on a long list of high-profile cybercrimes targeting businesses in the U.S. This time, the mysterious criminals managed to temporarily shut down the nation’s largest fuel pipeline and threaten the country’s meat supply, forcing the companies to pay a combined $15.4 million before they could resume normal operations. These attacks, where … [Read more...] about High-profile ransomware attacks highlight growing need for cybersecurity professionals
UNK offering free cybersecurity camp for middle schoolers
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a weeklong summer camp for middle schoolers who want to learn more about technology and cybersecurity. Scheduled for July 12-16 in UNK’s Discovery Hall, the Super GenCyber Girls camp uses hands-on activities to teach cybersecurity concepts, then participants learn about the technology by spending time in the lab. Based on the Six Cybersecurity Concepts, the curriculum incorporates real-world cybersecurity … [Read more...] about UNK offering free cybersecurity camp for middle schoolers
UNK gave Shahram Alavi the opportunity to do what he enjoys most
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Shahram Alavi had opportunities to leave the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In a field like computer science, there’s always a demand for workers in the private sector. And companies were willing to pay top dollar to lure him away. So why did he stay? “I felt the satisfaction of teaching wasn’t there,” said Alavi, who is retiring after 38 years at UNK. An assistant professor in the department of cyber systems, … [Read more...] about UNK gave Shahram Alavi the opportunity to do what he enjoys most
Liaquat Hossain: Collaboration key to public health preparedness, disaster response
VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE Liaquat Hossain takes a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research. He’s always looking for ways to solve real-world problems through collaborations with academic colleagues and business partners. “I have a natural inclination to step outside the boundaries of the traditional faculty-school-college structure and explore formal and informal academic partnerships with other colleges and industry partners, including … [Read more...] about Liaquat Hossain: Collaboration key to public health preparedness, disaster response
