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Texas' Water and Wastewater Workforce Crisis: Challenges and Solutions for Infrastructure Resilience

Ashley Myers

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2026

The Relationship Between the Reliability and Resilience of the Texas Rural Electric Grid and Texas Rural Economic Development

Thomas Watson

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2026

A Framework For Understanding Disaster – Related Violence Against The Public Health Workforce: Literature Scan and Analysis

Kelly Fitzgerald

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2023

Collaboration Not Convergence: Exploring Cyber-Physical Security Convergence to Prevent or Mitigate Techno-Kinetic Attacks

Insight Forward

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2023

Crowded Sky New Threats and Opportunities for Homeland Security in the Cislunar Economy

Nick Reese

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2023

Convergence of Mission and Moment: Imagining the Emerging Technology Analyst

Nick Reese

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2023

Examining Use Cases for Drones (UAS/RPAS) at the Texas Medical Center

Bruce S. Allen, MPS

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2023

Comparative Analysis of NLP Model for Detecting Depression on Twitter

Khushi Gupta

Razaq Jinad

2023

Countering Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Voices from the Field

Magdalena A. Denham, Ph.D

Mark V. Denham, Ph.D

2023

Ensuring the Cybersecurity of Texas’ Critical Infrastructures

Brooke Nodeland

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2023

Cyber- Security Threat: Benchmarking Cybersecurity Response Procedure for Hospitals in Texas

Narasimha Shashidhar, Ph.D

Cihan Varol, Ph.D

2023

Detecting Deepfakes Under Anti-Forensics Processing Mixed with Seam Carving and Copy-Move Forgery in JPEG Images by Using SOTA Deep Learning Models

Qingzhong Liu

Naciye Celebi

2023

DeepGray: A Novel Approach to Malware Classification Using Grayscale Images with Deep Learning

Harshitha Polsani

Haodi Jiang

2023

Safe & Secure Addressing Workplace Violence

Griselda Munoz

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2023

Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the State of Texas: Challenges and Opportunities

Alexander Kinney, Ph.D

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2026

Cargo Theft in the Transportation Sector: A Comparative Analysis of Texas and Mexico

Nathan P. Jones, Ph. D

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2026

Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats to Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Peter S. Lehmann, Ph.D.

Alexander B. Kinney, Ph.D.

2023

Improving Texas Homeland Security:
A Practical Framework for Joint Hospital–Chemical Industry Emergency Planning

Mike Mastrangelo

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2023

Deep Learning Approaches for Fingerprint Verification

Nikita Dalvi

Van Vung Pham

2023

Supply Chain Mapping for Emergency Management Decision Making

Mark Scott

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2023

Mobile Emergency Power During and After Natural Disasters and Shortages

Ebrahim Karan

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2023

Enhanced Decision-Making Framework for the Southern States to Comply With the New Federal Retroreflectivity Pavement Rule

Momen Mousa

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2023

Social Network Analysis Using Machine Learning

ABM Rezbaul Islam

Ahsan Ul Islam

2023

Supply Chain Risks of Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals

Jay P. Kennedy

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2023

Towards a More Effective Policy Model for Responding to Workplace Violence in the Texas Healthcare System

Alexander B. Kinney, Ph.D.

Peter S. Lehmann Ph.D.

2023

Drones and Port Security at the Port of Brownsville

John P. Sullivan

George W. Davis

2023

The Role of State and Local Law Enforcement in Critical Infrastructure Protection

Joseph A. Schafer

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2023

Towards Trajectory Prediction‑Based UAV Deployment in Smart Transportation Systems

Fan Liang

Xing Liu

2023

Unseen Threats to Texas Critical Infrastructure:
The Risk to Buried Utilities and Targeted Policy Solutions to Protect Them

Benjamin Dierker

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2023

Workplace Harassment and Violence: A Primer on Critical Strategies for Small and Medium‑Sized Businesses

Narasimha Shashidhar, Ph.D

Cihan Varol, Ph.D

2023

The Rise of Workplace Violence: Addressing Healthcare’s Greatest Threat

Eric S, Clay

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2023

Supply Chain Risks at US/Mexico Border

Alston German

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2023

Rationale and Process for Continuity of the Economy

Benjamin L. Ruddell

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2023

Resilience to High Consequence Cascading Failures of Critical Infrastructure Networks

Arthur Mouco, PhD

Benjamin L. Ruddell, PhD, PE

2023

Forensic Digital Data Sanitization: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Narasimha Shashidhar, Ph.D

Cihan Varol, Ph.D

2023

Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Bitna Kim, Ph.D

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2023

Assessing Critical Energy Infrastructure Using Geo-Spatial Technologies

Mark R. Leipnik, Ph.D

Kerry Billington

2023

Deep Learning Based Traffic Accident Detection

Fan Liang

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2024

Water and Wastewater Critical Infrastructure

Robert Warren

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2024

Adversarial Actors and Artificial Intelligence:
Propaganda Processes and Threats to Critical Infrastructure

Andrew P. Davis, Ph.D

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2024

Enhancing Insulator-Defect Detection in Transmission Lines with the Latest YOLO Object Detection Models

Qingzhong Liu

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2024

Enhancing Fraud Detection in Financial Transactions Using Random Forest and Graph Convolutional Neural Networks

Qingzhong Liu

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2024

Leveraging Large Language Models for Behavior-Based Malware Detection Using Deep Learning

Tosin Akinsowon

Haodi Jiang

2024

The Level of Preparedness in Non-acute Healthcare Providers
Can Impend Your Healthcare System Infrastructure in Disasters

Fidel J. Calvillo

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2024

Who's in Charge of OT Security

Joe Weiss

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2024

Risk to Critical Infrastructure: Due to Dependence on Access to Space-based Capabilities

Jim Platt

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2024

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Assessments for Maritime Transportation Systems

Cihan Varol, Ph.D

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2026

The Water Crisis: Recommendations for Strengthening Local Infrastructures for Clean Water in the United States

Eric J. Connolly

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2024

A Systematic Review of Challenges in Applying Immersive
Technologies for Critical Infrastructure Emergency Response

Oluponmile Olonilua

John Aliu

2024

Safeguarding Texas’ Wastewater Infrastructure: Key Threats and Imperatives

Sofia Lehmann

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2024

What’s the Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain?

Justen R. Noakes

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2024

Healthcare System Responses to Blackouts and Natural Disasters

Peter S. Lehmann, Ph.D

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2024

Enhancing and Adapting Security Risk Assessment Strategies on
Critical Infrastructure Utilizing IoT Devices using NIST Cybersecurity
Framework 2.0

Cihan Varol, Ph.D

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2024

The Impact of Cyberethics on Healthcare and Public Health Sector

Arabella Moore

Zhou Bing

2024

Toward a More Effective Policy Model for Data Breach Reporting in the Texas Healthcare System

Alexander Kinney

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2024

Artificial Intelligence and Social Network Analysis for Critical Infrastructure Response Networks and Dark Network Threat Analysis

Nathan Jones

Christian Pamfile

2024

Phishing Prevention in Healthcare

Janis Warner

Kamphol Wipawayangkool

2024

Planning for the Next Infectious Disease Threat:
Considerations to Ensure Every Facility is Prepared

Corri Levine

Kara Marshall

2024

Artificial Intelligence Governance
and Standards Guidance for the Texas Grid

Thomas Watson

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2024

Improving Road Damage Detection Accuracy
Using Deep Learning Image Enhancement Models

Vung Pham

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2024

AI in Critical Infrastructure for Transportation

Alston German

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2024

An Evaluation of the Current Infrastructure for Treating Mental Illness In Texas Correctional Facilities

Eric Connolly

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2024

Risk and Rewards: Artificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure

Brooke Nodeland Ph.D.

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2024

Examining the Role of Drones in Public Safety Agencies Across Texas: Current Knowledge and Guidance

Javier Ramos Ph.D.

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2024

Comprehensive Strategies for Workplace Violence Prevention: Ensuring Safety and Compliance from a Texas Perspective

Griselda Y. Munoz

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2024

Assessing the Feasibility of Portable Solar Charing Systems for Electric Vehicles: A Sustainable Approach to Alleviate Grid Load

Ebrahim Karan

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2024

Enhancing Crisis Resilience in Healthcare Supply Chains:
A Strategic and Tactical Framework for Crisis Management Readiness Assessment

Dr. Willow Yang

Dr. Pamela Zelbst

2024

Water and Wastewater Systems: An Appraisal of the Cyber Risks and Threats Facing This Critical Infrastructure

Cihan Varol, Ph. D

Narasimha Shashidhar

2024

Workplace Violence: Analyzing Social Networking Messages to Identify Workplace Harassment Cases Via Natural Language Processing

Cihan Varol, Ph. D

Narasimha Shashidhar

2024

Behavior-Based Malware Detection
Using Deep Learning with ChatGPT

Tosin Akinsowon

Haodi Jiang

2024

Methods for Modern Education & Training on Emergency Management & Continuity In Healthcare - Foundations and Concepts

Bryce S. Allen

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2024

Infant Abduction from Healthcare Facilities:
Prevalence, Explanation, and Risk Mitigation

Peter S. Lehmann, Ph.D

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2024

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence For Supply Chain Risk Management

Alexander B. Kinney Ph.D

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2024

A UNIQUE WIN-WIN:
BOLSTERING TEXAS’ ENERGY SECURITY BY LEVERAGING EXISTING
INFRASTRUCTURE TO EFFECTIVELY DECARBONIZE

Benjamin Dierker

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2024

Assessing Workforce Training Strategies in Critical Infrastructure:
Insights and Recommendations

Oluponmile Olonilua

John Ogbeleakhu Aliu

2025

A Hiring Guide for Dual Role of IT and Cybersecurity Officers in Small
to Medium Businesses

Cihan Varol

Narasimha Karpoor Shashidhar

2025

Prohibiting Government Entities from Paying Ransoms in
Ransomware Attacks: A Policy Analysis

Hannah Kyle Kinney

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2025

Emerging Threats Against Urgent Care Centers

Narasimha Shashidhar

Cihan Varol, Ph.D

2025

Risk of State-Sponsored Intellectual Property Theft and Protection

Nick Reese

Thomas Morin

2025

The Human Element in Critical Infrastructure:
Strengthening Workforce Preparedness for
Restoration and Resumption After Mass Disruption

Jolie Wills

Jason Pemberton

2025

Enhancing Resilience in the Healthcare Supply Chain: Lessons from IV Fluid Shortages in the Wake of Natural Disasters

Andrew P. Davis

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2025

Black Swan Events: Protecting Critical Infrastructure from “Unknown
Unknowns”

Peter S. Lehmann, Ph.D

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2025

Feature Selection with Random Forest for Ransomware Detection

Qingzhong Liu

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2025

The Growing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Tomorrow's Urban Hydrological Infrastructure

Liya Abera

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2025

Operational and Clinical Impacts of Cyber Breaches

Adam Lee

Brandy Ferguson

2025

Bridging Public Infrastructure with State Security: How Proactive Infrastructure Maintenance Enables More Effective Commerce, Emergency Management, and Security Mitigation

Benjamin Dierker

Owen Rodgers

2025

Generative AI for Advanced Security Frameworks in Transportation Networks

Josh Aliu

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2025

LOOMING ENERGY SECURITY RISKS:
Emerging Demand-Led Vulnerabilities to Energy Infrastructure

Benjamin Dierker

Owen Rodgers

2025

AI Assistant Comparative Risk Assessment for Homeland
Security Threats

Russell Lundberg, Ph.D

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2025

Emerging Technology in the Energy Sector:
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Recommendations for Industry

Nick Reese

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2025

The Need for Interdisciplinary Programs for Control System
Cybersecurity

Joseph Weiss

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2025

Considerations for More Effective Risk Management for
Electromagnetic Pulse Events

Jim Platt

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2025

AI-Driven Malware Detection: Leveraging LLM - Based Behavioral
Embeddings for Cybersecurity

Wadduwage Shanika Perera

Tosin Akinsowon

2025

Understanding Critical Infrastructure as Systems and Networks

Mark Scott

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2025

Analysis of the Hospital Preparedness Program

Adam Lee MBA, MS, CEM

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2025

From Risk to Resilience: Integrating Emergency Management and
Business Continuity in Healthcare

Adam Lee MBA, MS, CEM

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2025

Comparative Analysis of YOLO Models for Real-Time Solar Panel
Defect Detection

Quingzhong Liu

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2025

Leveraging Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence in the
Transport Industry (SMBs): Solving Economic and Global
Competitiveness Challenges

M. Nadia Vincent

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2025

The Transformation of Security in the Texas Energy Sector: The CSO and CISO Convergence Survey

Justen R. Noakes

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2026

Security Fatigue as Insider Threat: Sources, Consequences and Mitigation

Peter S. Lehmann, Ph.D

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2026

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