Professor Mario A. Garcia Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Science & Engineering, Engineering & Computing Sciences Office: Center for Instruction 370, Office Phone: (361) 825-3478, Email: mario.garcia@tamucc.edu Education Post-doc, University of Maryland University College, 2008. PhD, Texas A&M University-College Station, 1997. MS, Monterrey Tec (ITESM), 1990. MS, Tecnologico de la laguna, 1980. Licensures and Certifications Information Assurance, Carnegie Mellon University. Information Assurance Boot Camp, CISCO. Network Security, Carnegie Mellon University. Advanced Information assurance, Carnegie Mellon University. (2005 - Present). Professional Employment Associate Dean of Academics College of Science and Engineering, Texas A&M Corpus Christi. (March 2016 - Present). Planning, organizing, and implementing academic policies in the college. Professor, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. (September 2009 - Present). Visiting Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (May 2015 - August 2015). Teaching, research, mentoring students, organizing the cyber-defense competition Visiting Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (June 2014 - August 2014). Research on Information Assurance, Teaching, Working with students; collaborating with lab researchers Visiting Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (June 2013 - August 2013). Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland University College. (September 2008 - May 2013). Teaching online Visiting Scientist, Naval Undersea Warfare Center. (June 2012 - August 2012). Visiting Scientist, Naval Undersea Warfare Center. (June 2011 - August 2011). Visiting Scientist, Educational Testing Services. (May 2011 - June 2011). Visiting Scientist, University of California at Berkeley. (June 2010 - August 2010). Associate Professor, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. (September 2004 - August 2009). Visiting Scientist, Monterrey Tech ITESM. (June 2008 - August 2008).
Visiting Scientist, Stanford University. (June 2006 - August 2006). Visiting Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University. (June 2005 - August 2005). Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. (September 1998 - August 2004). Assistant Professor, Monterrey Tech ITESM. (September 1997 - August 1998). Lecturer, Texas AM University - College Station. (January 1995 - August 1997). Teaching Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Fortran Professor and Sub-Director, Tecnologico de Saltillo. (September 1987 - August 1988). Sub-director of Academic Affairs Professor and Sub-Director, Tecnologico de San Luis. (September 1986 - August 1987). Sub-Director of Administrative Affairs Professor and Sub-Director, Tecnologico de Piedras Negras. (September 1983 - August 1986). Sub-director of Administrative and Academic Affairs National Coordinator of Electrical and Electromechanical Engineering, National System of Technological Institutes. (September 1982 - August 1983). Coordinator of Electrical and ElectroMechanical Engineering at a National Level Adjuct Professor, National University of Mexico (UNAM). (September 1982 - August 1983). Teaching Control Theory Professional Memberships IEEE Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineers Teaching Experience TEACHING COSC 2334, COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE COSC 3353, SURVEY OF PROGRAMMING LANG COSC 3370, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COSC 4310, DIGITAL FORENSICS COSC 4330, INTRO TO ARTIFICIAL INTEL COSC 5320, DESIGN-IMP OF COMP INSTR SYS COSC 5325, FOUND OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COSC 5348, EXPERT SYSTEM COSC 5354, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COSC 5370, ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COSC 5374, COMPUTER FORENSICS COSC 5375, INFORMATION ASSURANCE COSC 5376, NETWORK SECURITY COSC 5379, ADVANCED INFORMATION ASSURANCE COSC 5396, DIS: The Simulation of Spread of Distributed Denial-of Service Attack COSC 5398, THESIS I COSC 5399, THESIS II COSC 5590, SELETED TOPICS: Advanced Artificial Intelligence COSC 5999, ADV RESEARCH IN COMPUTER SCI
SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Publications Refereed Conference Proceedings Garcia, M. A., T. (2014). Detecting Simulated Attacks in Computer Networks using resilient Propagation Artificial Neural Networks. Tuxtla Gutierrez: Mexican International Conference on artificial Intelligence. www.micai.com Garcia, M. A., Mallepalli, R. (2013). Applications to Improve IPhone Forensics Accepted for publication at the 28th International Conference on Computer and Their Applications CATA 2013 (pp. 5). Honolulu Hawaii: Computer and Their Applications CATA 2013. Garcia, M. A., Vodeti, R. (2010). An Internet Tool Used to Prevent Identity Theft. Budapest Hungary: E-Leader International Confeence. www.g-casa.com Garcia, M. A., Villegas, G. (2009). Wireless Penetration Testing. Honolulu Hawaii.:. Proceedings of the Symposium on Privacy and Security Applications. Garcia, M. A., Villegas, G. (2009). Analysis of Tools for Conducting Wireless Penetration Testing. Vancouver CA: Symposium on Privacy and Security Applications. PASST-09. Garcia, M. A. (2009). Use of Forensic Software Tools to Acquire Evidence from Mobile Devices. Las Vegas: Proceedings of the The 2009 International Conference on Security and Management (SAM 2009). Garcia, M. A., Krause, K. (2009). Study of Ethics in Information Assurance. Tallin Estonia.: E-Leader International Conference. www.g-casa.com Garcia, M. A., Krause, K. (2009). The Information Assurance Ethics Dilemma. Tallin Estonia.: E-Leader International Confeence. www.g-casa.com Weitekamp, A., Kar, D. C., Garcia, M. A., Tintera, G. D. (2008). Symmetric Key Cryptography Using Sychronized Chaotic Systems (pp. 136-140). Orlando, FL: Proceedings of the International Multi-Conference on Engineering. Journal Articles Garcia, M. A., Bachnak R., R. (2008). A System for Video Conversion and Text Data Overlay. WSEAS Transactions on Circuits and Systems, 7(Issue 1, Volume 7), 39-48. Garcia, M. A., Hytnen, R. (2006). An Analysis of Wireless Security.. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges., 210 216. Garcia, M. A., Cisneros, R. (2006). Password Auditing Applications. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges., 196 201. Fernandez, J. D., Garcia, M. A., Camacho, D., Evans, A. (2006). Software Engineering Industry Experience The Key to Success. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 21(4), 230-236.
Garcia, M. A., Wilson, P. I. (2006). A Modified Version of the Vigenere Algorithm. IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, 6 No.2, Fernandez, J. D., Smith, S., Garcia, M. A. (2005). Computer Forensics A Critical Need in Computer Science Programs. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 20(4), 315-322. Garcia, M. A., Dannelly, S., Steidley, C., Pelala, S. (2004). Robots and Search Algorithms: Real-World Applications for Students. Computer in Education Journal, XIV(2). Garcia, M. A., Jhonson, M. (2003). Implementation of Three Robotic Control Architectures for Robot Navigation. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 18(4), 38-47. Garcia, M. A., Starek, M. (2002). An Expert System for Mineral Identification. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges., 17(5), 193-197. Garcia, M. A., Singh, T., Duarte, L., Ponder, S. (2001). ESDIABETES An Expert System in Diabetes. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges., 16(4), 166-175. Garcia, M. A. (2000). Education in the Century XXI. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges., 15(3), 16-24. Garcia, M. A., Cantu, F. (1992). Expert Systems with Applications: An international Journal, 5(3-4), 323-336. Non-Refereed Journal Articles Garcia, M. A., Dark, M., Morales, L. (2008). An Information Assurance Ethics Education Model.. The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 82-88. Working Papers Presentations Garcia, M. A., Mallepally, R. (2011). IPhone Forensics Techniques. Corpus Christi TX: 5th Annual Graduate Scholarly Works Symposium. Garcia, M. A., "Analysis and Investigation of SCAP Tools," 2012 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Research symposium, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Research, Newport RI. (July 17, 2012). Garcia, M. A., "2.Defense in Depth Applications of Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Intrusion Prevention," 2012 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Research symposium, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Research, Newport RI. (July 10, 2012). Garcia, M. A., "1.Challenges in Computer Forensics: A Research Perspective.," Naval Undersea Warfare Center, ASEE - Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport RI. (August 23, 2011). Garcia, M. A. (Author), "Analysis of Computer Forensics tools.," Naval Undersea Warfare Center, ASEE - Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport RI. (August 12, 2011). Garcia, M. A., "Defense in Depth - applications of Artificial Intelligence to prevent Intrusion in Computer Networks," 2012 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Research symposium, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Research, Newport RI. (July 17, 2011).
Garcia, M. A. (Author), "3.Analysis of Educational Testing Service ETS tools and its incorporation into Blackboard," ETS Faculty Symposium., Educational Testing Services, Princeton NJ. (June 15, 2011). Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research Grant Fernandez, John D, Garcia, Mario A, Kar, Dulal C, King, Scott Alan, Li, Longzhuang, Mahdy, Ahmed Mahmoud, Katangur, Ajay Kumar, "CRI: IAD Computing Infrastructure for Research-Based Learning (CIRBL)," Sponsored by NSF, Federal, $650,000.00. (August 10, 2007 - August 31, 2011). Garcia, Mario A, "Analysis of Mobile Devices Forensics Tools," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund., State, $24,000.00. (September 1, 2009 - August 30, 2010). Garcia, Mario A, "Ethics Education in Computing A moral Development/ Constructivist Approach," Sponsored by NSF Ethics in Science and Engineering (EESE), Federal, $230,000.00. (January 1, 2006 - December 30, 2009). Garcia, Mario A, "Use of Cell Phones to give Location Information to Blind People," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund., State, $25,000.00. (September 1, 2008 - August 30, 2009). Fernandez, John D, Garcia, Mario A, Kar, Dulal C, "CISCO Information Assurance Laboratory," Sponsored by CISCO Corporation, Private, $67,000.00. (2003). Sponsored Research Garcia, Mario A, "Design, Implementation, and Testing of a Virtual Computer Forensic Laboratory," Sponsored by TAMU-CC - TRDF, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, $2,500.00. Garcia, Mario A, "Postdoc on Information Assurance," Sponsored by Department of Homeland Security/University of Maryland University College, Federal, $30,000.00. (July 1, 2006 - December 30, 2007). Garcia, Mario A, "Faculty Summer Appointment Award," Sponsored by NSF/Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Fellowship, Federal, $11,000.00. (June 1, 2006 - August 15, 2006). Scholarly and Creative Awards and Honors Department Fellowship: Visiting Scientist July August Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport RI, Navy. Faculty Fellowship, Department of Energy. (2014). Fellowship: Visiting Scientist - June Educational Testing Service, Educational Testing Service ETS. (2011). Fellowship: Visiting Scientist July August Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport RI, ASEE. (2011). SERVICE Committee Member, Computing Sciences Tenure Committee. (September 2012 - Present).
College University Committee Chair, School of Engineering and computer Science tenure committe. (August 2014 - August 2016). Committee Member, ABET. (November 2014 - January 2015). Committee Chair, Computing Sciences Tenure Committee Chair, Committee Chair. (September 2011 - August 2012). Committee Chair, Computing Sciences Tenure Committee Chair. (August 2010 - July 2011). Committee Member, Computing Sciences Network Security research group. (January 2006 - January 2011). Committee Chair, 2.Computing Sciences Graduate Studies Committee. (August 2007 - July 2008). Committee Chair, Computing Sciences Tenure Committee Chair. (August 2007 - July 2008). Committee Member, Computing Sciences Security Policy Committee. (January 2006 - December 2007). Committee Member, Mid-term Review Committee. (January 2006 - December 2007). Committee Member, ABET. (January 2005 - December 2007). Committee Member, Department Tenure Committee. (January 2006 - December 2007). Committee Member, Computing Sciences Chair Search. (January 2007 - June 2007). Committee Chair, Computer Science Graduate Program Review. (January 2005 - December 2005). Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (September 2010 - August 2013). Committee Member, Catalog Review. (June 2009 - September 2010). Committee Member, International Education Council Committee, Committee Member. (September 2012 - Present). Committee Member, Study Abroad Committee, Committee Member. (September 2012 - Present). Committee Member, International Education Council Committee, Committee Member, (August 2014 - July 2015). Committee Member, University Complaints Committee. (August 2010 - July 2015). Committee Member, International Education Council Committee, Committee Member. (September 2013 - August 2014). Committee Member, Study Abroad Committee. (January 2007 - December 2013). Committee Member, International Education Council Committee, Committee Member. (September 2011 - August 2012). Committee Member, Study Abroad Committee, Committee Member. (September 2011 - August 2012). Committee Member, International Education Council Committee. (January 2010 - December 2011). Committee Member, Faculty Senate. (September 2002 - August 2006). Committee Member, Senate Executive Committee. (September 2005 - July 2006). Committee Member, 5.Senate Faculty Budget Committee. (September 2002 - July 2006). Committee Member, University Sports Committee. (September 2000 - July 2006). Professional Chairperson, Department of Defense Graduate Students Fellowships. (February 2012 - Present). Chairperson, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship GRF 2012. (January 2012 - Present). Committee Member, ASEE. (January 2015). Attendee, Meeting, NSF. (May 2014). Committee Chair, NSF ASEE NDSEG. (January 2013). Committee Chair, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship GRF 2013. (January 2013).
Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF GRF. (February 2011). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF GRF. (February 2010). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF CCLI. (July 2009). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF GRF. (February 2009). Service Awards and Honors Felloship: Faculty Fellowship Summer Institute Program in Israel, Scholars for Peace in the Middle East. (2010).