Michael Nowatkowski
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences
Administration
Department of Cyber Science/Engineering
School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences
James M. Hull College of Business
Department of Hull College of Business
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Michael Nowatkowski is a Professor with the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences and the Cyber Institute Director. He also serves as the Head of the Cyber Programs of Study and the National Centers of Academic Excellence (NCAE) Point of Contact,
- MNOWATKOWSKI@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-0549
- RV1 1606
Education
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Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technolog, 2010
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MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technolog, 2000
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BS, Electrical Engineering
Rose - Hulman Institute of Tec, 1990
Certifications
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GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), 2017
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
International Information System Security Certification Consortium, 2013
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GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), 2013
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GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), 2012
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GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), 2011
Awards & Honors
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2024 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2024
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Outstanding Faculty Member
School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, 2022
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High Five My Faculty Award
• Augusta University Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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CSCI 8940
Dissertation Research
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CSCI 7440
Evaluating Cybersecurity
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CSCI 8720
Problems in Computer & Cyber
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AIST 4960
Undergraduate Internship: Security + Bootcamp
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CENG 4100
Cyber-Physical Systems
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CSCI 6100
Cyber-physical Systems
Teaching Interests
Dr. Nowatkowski enjoys teaching courses related to networking, operational technology and critical infrastructure security, and electronics. Additionally, he teaches courses on both offensive and defensive cybersecurity.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Developing a Framework for Hardware Security, 2025
Conference Proceeding
- Medical Devices, 2024
Conference Proceeding
- Jack Voltaic Critical Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Hardware Reverse Engineering Tools and Techniques, 2019
Conference Proceeding
- The Unforeseen in Unmanned Vehicles, 2018
Conference Proceeding
Research Interests
His research interests include industrial control system security, medical device security, electronics, and cyber operations education.
College Service
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Director, Cyber Institute
2023 - Present
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Head of the Cyber Programs of Study
2021 - Present
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Faculty and Staff Interviewer
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Affairs Committee
2017 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Affairs Committee
2017 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Strategic Enrollment Management
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Provost's Task Force on Faculty Workload
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center
2017 - 2018
Professional Service
Public Service
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GenCyber Camp
2017 - 2017
Role: Guest Speaker
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Greenbrier Middle School
2017
Role: Guest Speaker
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US Army Cyber School
2016 - 2017
Role: Guest Speaker
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Richmond County Medical Society
2017
Role: Guest Speaker
