I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity, trustowrthy AI, and drone security. My research focuses on bridging theory and real-world deployment by developing secure, explainable, and ethically grounded AI systems for high-stakes security and forensic applications. I received my PhD from Florida International University in 2025, where I worked with Dr. Kemal Akkaya and Dr. Selcuk Uluagac.
Email: vekslerm@vcu.edu
| Semester | Course |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CMSC 255: Obj-Oriented Programming |
Best Paper Award at IEEE LANMAN 2026 Conference for "PQ-CKEM: Efficient Quantum-resistant Group Key Creation for Large-Scale LEO Satellite Networks".
Best Poster at the KFSCIS Research Symposium.
Selected for a selective educational and networking program.
Awarded a full athletic scholarship to compete as a Division I student-athlete on the FIU tennis team.
I am always interested in working with motivated undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. students. If your interests align with trustworthy AI, cybersecurity, and machine learning, feel free to email me.