Rishabh Das, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies
- Thought Leader of Tech in the Scripps College of Communication
- Member of inclusion committee in Scripps College of Communication
Areas of Expertise
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Breach
- Ransomware
- Critical Infrastructure Security
- Digital Twins for Cybersecurity
- Application of AI in Cybersecurity
Expert Bio
Dr. Rishabh Das is an assistant professor at the Scripps College of Communication, Ohio University. With over a decade of hands-on experience in operating, troubleshooting, and supervising control systems in the oil and gas industry, Dr. Das has become a recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity. His award-winning work in developing security architectures and detection algorithms has significantly advanced the protection of legacy industrial controllers against cyber threats.
Dr. Das's research portfolio is extensive, encompassing the virtualization of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), threat modeling, penetration testing in ICS, active network monitoring, and the application of Machine Learning (ML) in cybersecurity. His expertise has been sought after by military associations and commercial entities alike, guiding them in meeting their cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure.
Expertise at a Glance
Dr. Rishabh Das is an expert in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure security and application of AI in cybersecurity. His work has advanced the protection of legacy industrial controllers against cyber threats.
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Critical infrastructure is at risk from cyber threats, and Ohio University is taking a strategic role in addressing these challenges. The School of Communication is establishing a Virtual Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Laboratory designed to simulate complex industrial environments such as water distribution systems, gas pipelines, cryogenic gas operations, and mid-stream oil terminal operations. These at-scale simulations provide advanced capabilities for both research and education, enabling in-depth analysis of industrial processes and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The virtual labs will enhance the university’s ability to contribute to innovative research while providing hands-on training to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Below is a list of Virtual Industrial controls systems Dr. Das developed when he was a research assistant at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
