REU Site: Digital Forensic Research on Emerging Computing Environments

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Abstract

Digital forensics revolves around the definition of forensics as a science serving the law. The technical skills in this area are in high demand in industry and government. Considering the evolving landscape of computing infrastructure (e.g., cyber-physical systems, cloud, and cryptocurrency), digital forensics necessitates ongoing research efforts to address emerging and significant challenges in this field. This REU site aims to provide undergraduate students with early research experience in the field of digital forensics within the context of computer science. It will help the students identify their interest in digital forensics, realize their research potential, and encourage them to pursue graduate studies. The REU site will have a strong focus on research experience and provide a comfortable and inspiring environment for students to learn about the process of academic research. It provides a pathway for undergraduate students to pursue graduate studies after completing this research program. Several sectors, including the military, civil law enforcement, corporate, and private sector communities, all benefit from the highly skilled and much-desired digital forensics workforce. In this REU site, the students will pursue their research projects under the supervision of faculty members. The projects will develop new forensic capabilities to help law enforcement agencies solve cyber-crimes, including new forensic data acquisition and analysis for emerging computing en

Key facts

NSF award ID
2447453
Awardee
Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
SAM.gov UEI
MLQFL4JSSAA9
PI
Irfan Ahmed
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
REU SITE-Res Exp for Ugrd Site
Estimated total
$418,286
Funds obligated
$418,286
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2028