Dr. Vijayanth Tummala is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Ball State University, with research spanning artificial intelligence and cybersecurity across interdisciplinary areas, including AI and Cybersecurity leadership, AI literacy, and computer vision applications. He was one of only seven recipients to receive the Best Paper Award in the AI track at ASME's IMECE conference held in November 2024, which features over 2,400 submissions annually. Previously, he held key leadership roles, including leading the NSA CAE-CD designation, launching graduate programs as part of a $1.5 million EDA grant received by his previous employer, and partnering with the Allen County High-Tech Crimes Unit.
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Computer Networks and Distributed Systems |
CS 416.1 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Computer Networks and Distributed Systems |
CS 416.2 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Digital Forensic Analysis |
FOR 303.1 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Laboratory |
| Digital Forensic Analysis |
FOR 303.2 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Laboratory |