US Army Funded National Conference
AI-Enabled Forensic Investigations Network in Digital Sciences (FINDS)
Conference Venue:
FIU - College of Business Complex- CBC 233
May 6th, 2025
Program Chairs:
Dr. Ken Furton, Provost Emeritus and Executive Director, Distinguished University Professor, Global Forensic Justice Center
Dr. S.S. Iyengar, Director, FINDS Centre Of Excellence, Distinguished University Professor, Asian Director, Global Forensic Justice Center
Florida International University, Miami, USA
Patrons:
Dr. Jayant M. Vyas, Vice Chancellor, National Forensic Sciences University, India
Dr. Jawahar Doreswamy, Pro Chancellor, PES University, India
Advisory Committee:
Dr. Paul Yu, Program Manager, US Army Research Office
Dr. Ja-Neen A. Owens, HBCU/MI Outreach Program Manager, US Army Research Office
Program Committee:
Unique AI-Enabled National Conference on Forensic Investigations Network in Digital Sciences (FINDS)
We are pleased to invite submissions for the AI-Enabled National Conference on Forensic Investigations Network in Digital Sciences(FINDS) funded by US Army Research Office, to be held on May 6, 2025, at Florida International University, Miami, FL. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by the US Army, will focus on exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital forensics, emphasizing workforce development and inclusivity for participants from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).
The conference will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to share advancements in AI-driven forensic techniques, cybersecurity, and investigative methodologies. We are seeking original and high-quality papers that contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the application of AI in digital forensics, with a particular focus on real-world applications, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging challenges.
Talks and Career Development Programs:
Topics of Interest:
Submissions are invited on topics including, but not limited to:
• AI applications in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics
• Canine-Assisted Forensic Investigations
• Machine learning and deep learning for forensic data analysis
• AI-driven methods for evidence collection, processing, and analysis
• Forensic investigation tools for malware, ransomware, and cyber intrusions
• Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in forensic investigations
• Profile cloning detection and analysis using AI techniques
• AI-enabled solutions for identifying and preventing digital fraud
• Integration of AI into cyber incident response and threat detection
• Ethical considerations in AI-enabled forensic investigations
• Workforce development initiatives focused on diversity in digital forensics
Paper Submission Guidelines:
- • Presentation papers will be published in Springer Nature Publications.
- • Submission process: All papers must be submitted through the conference submission portal by March 1, 2025.
Submission portal and Information:
We look forward to your submissions and hope to see you at the AI-Enabled National Conference on Forensic Investigations in Digital Sciences!
Publication Coordinator:
Dr. Wenbin Zhang
Florida International University, Miami, USA
wenbin.zhang@fiu.edu
Asian Coordinator:
Dr. H.B. Prasad
PES University, India
prasadhb@pes.edu
Research Coordinators:
Yashas Hariprasad, Graduate Researcher
Sina Nabavi, Graduate Researcher
Florida International University, Miami, USA
For inquiries, please contact:
Email: iyengar@cis.fiu.edu,
yhari001@fiu.edu,
snaba002@fiu.edu
Tentative Conference Program Schedule - May 6th, 2025
Conference Venue: FIU - College of Business Complex - CBC 233
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration & Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks - Dr. S.S. Iyengar (FINDS Center of Excellence Director, Distinguished University Professor) |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Welcome to participants by Dr. Ken Jessell, President of FIU |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | “Canine Forensics”: Dr. Ken Furton, Provost Emeritus, Executive Director of Global Forensics and Justice Center |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | “Advanced Research Program at US Army Research Office”: Dr. Paul Yu, US ARMY Research Office Program Manager |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | “Progress of Forensics in the Last 50 Years”: Vice Chancellor Dr. Jayant Vyas, National Forensics Sciences University, India |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | “Digital Forensics”: Remarks by Dean, College of Engineering Dr. Ines Triay and KFSCIS Director Dr. Jason Liu |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Coffee Break |
| Col. Dr. Miller, FAMU will introduce speakers for the session | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | “Introduction to Forensics”: Dr. Matt Ruddell: GFJC, FIU |
| 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM | “Leveraging AI in Medical Forensics to Predict Metastatic Pathways for Cancer Therapy”: Dr. Puneeth Iyengar, Distinguished Researcher and Director, Metastatic Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA |
| 11:40 AM - 12:00 Noon | “Computational Aspects of Forensics”: Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, Distinguished Professor, UT Dallas, USA |
| 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | “Sensor Network Forensics”: Dr. Richard Brooks, Professor, Clemson University |
| 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM | “Biometric Forensics”: Dr. Vir Phoha, Distinguished Professor, Syracuse University, New York |
| 12:40 PM - 01:00 PM | “Network Forensics Investigations”: Dr. Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, Director, National Forensic Sciences University, Goa Campus |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | “Biometric Authentication and Privacy”: Dr. Bogdan Carbunar, Associate Professor, FIU, Miami |
| 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM | “AI Enabled Smart Digital Therapeutics”, Dr. Pawel Sniatala, Vice Rector, Professor, Poznan University of Technology, Poland |
| 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM | “New Trends in Cloud Computing”: Dr. Rajkumar Buyya, University of Melbourne, Australia |
| 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | “Future of Quantum Forensics”, Dr. Nagi Rao, Distinguished Researcher, Corporate Fellow, Computer Science and Mathematics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
| 3:20 PM – 3:40 PM | “Workforce Development at HBCUs and MSIs”, Dr. Ja-Neen A. Owens, HBCU/MI Outreach Program Manager, US Army Research Office |
| 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | “AI Enabled Forensics”: Dr. Brad Chedister, University of South Florida |
| 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | “Malware Forensics and Detection”, Dr. H B Prasad, Director CoE IOT, Professor, PES University, Bangalore, India |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | “Digital Forensic Analysis for Cyber Crime in Cities”, Dr. Meghanathan, Professor, Jackson State University, Mississippi |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Coffee Break |
| 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | “Utilizing Large Language Models for Smartphone Forensics”, Dr. Hongmei Chi, Professor, FAMU, Tallahassee, Florida |
| 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | “Smart Healthcare Forensics”, Dr. Vasanth Iyer, Grambling State University, Louisiana |
| 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | “Federated Learning for Digital Forensics”, Dr. Farhad Shirani, FIU, Miami |
| 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | “Graph Models for Forensics”, Dr. Wenbin Zhang, Assistant Professor, FIU, Miami |
| 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | “Internet Connectivity Development for Large Scale Data Analysis”, Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director, Connect Louisiana, Working under the leadership of Governor Jeff Landry |
| 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM | “Forensic Analysis for IoT Applications”, Dr. Rohit Sharma, Dean (Research), ABES Engineering College, India |
| 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM | “Advancements in Forensics”: Vice Chancellor Dr. Lingegowda and Professor Dr. Srinidhi, Siddhartha University, India |
| 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM | “Quantum Image Encryption for Forensics”, Yashas Hariprasad, Research Assistant, FIU, Miami |
| 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | “Federated Learning for Forensics”, Sina Nabavi, Research Assistant, FIU, Miami |
| 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM | Concluding Remarks: Dr. S.S. Iyengar |
| 7:30 PM | Reception to all Participants – Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Doral |
