Dr. Dipankar Dasgupta

Dr. Dipankar Dasgupta

Dr. Dipankar Dasgupta’s research focuses on using artificial intelligence machine learning techniques in cybersecurity. He is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and the director of the Center for Information Assurance (CfIA), which he founded at the UofM in 2004.

The research conducted and concepts developed through the CfIA are used to educate, inform and produce training materials on cybersecurity for various agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The work led by Dasgupta through the CfIA makes the UofM one of the leading universities in the country in regard to transforming cybersecurity research into an educational tool.

As new technology continues to emerge, cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical for safety, security and privacy.

“Students are greatly benefiting from pursuing the emerging area of cybersecurity, where there are a significant number of job opportunities with high salaries,” Dasgupta said. “These jobs come to them because there is a critical need across many industries, whether it be in education, government, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, utilities, legal or criminal justice."

The global market for trained individuals in cybersecurity is projected to increase by 35% between 2021-31, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The University of Memphis’ computer science department provides a great opportunity to pursue this booming industry where available jobs outnumber qualified candidates.