Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen

Salutation
Associate Professor
First Name
Gilbert
Middle Name
Gilibrays
Last Name
Ocen
Qualification
PhD. In Information Technology (Cyber-crime & Digital Forensics), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology-Kenya
Job Title
Assoc Professor/ A. Director DICTs
Campus
Busitema
Office Hours
8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Biography

Assoc Prof. Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen  is dedicated & self-committed to success and juggling multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment, has the ability to work with little supervision, Strong problem-solver who can design solutions & assists developers with issues, and is a Motivated achiever with over 13 years of progressive experience in information-technology and Engineering focusing on cyber security and digital forensics, ICT4D, information systems development. Gilbert holds a Ph.D. in information technology (Cyber-security and digital forensics), a Master of Science in information technology, and a first-class Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics-Ukraine. Gilbert is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. He also doubles as Ag. Director of ICTs at Busitema University. Gilbert has supervised over 30 undergraduate research projects, 6 Masters to completion. He has been a team leader in the development of PhD in Cyber-physical systems, MSc in Cyber-physical systems Engineering, Master in Computer Forensics, a Diploma in Computer Engineering, Diploma in Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Besides teaching, he has worked as the web administrator of the University, and E-learning coordinator of the University. Prior to joining Busitema University he taught at various institutions in Uganda, worked as a System administrator at the Kharkiv Institute of Modern Technologies-Ukraine for over five years, and developed information systems, Designed and managed computer networks for various organizations. Over the years Gilbert has developed deep research interests in the areas of cyber-security and digital forensics, IoTs, industry 4.0, Robotics and ICT4D

Research Projects
  • Team  leader Google Computer Science for High School Teachers (USD 5000), 2013
  • Team member of Busitema University Light board project, Ministry of Science and Technology funded (USD, 27000), 2020
  • PI- Faculty of Engineering Research Fund ( USD 1,216), 2020
  • MoES -AfDB,HEST IV Project award  (29,922 USD), 2015
  • Busitema University Research Fund, E-commerce in Agriculture, CO-PI,  (6,678 USD), 2022
  • Common Wealth of Learning Consultant for the operationalization of Open and Distance Learning, and capacity development  at Kabale University, (8,840 CAD $), 2023

 

Research Focus
  • Cyber-security
  • Digital forensics
  • Internet of Things
  • Industry  4.0
  • ICT4D
Courses Taught
Systems Security
Cyber crime and digital forensics
Cloud and IoT forensics
Information Technology Audit
File systems Forensics Analysis
Management Information System
Systems Analysis and Design
IT project Management
Enterprise Networks
Artificial intelligence
Operating systems
Committees Served
Member of Association Computing Machinery (ACM)
Member of the Internet Society of Uganda (ISOC)
Member of Techtarget
Member of Busitema University COVID-19, Taskforce 2020
Chairperson of the Busitema University Electoral Commission for Staff Association
Member of Faculty Board-Faculty of Engineering
Member of The Busitema Unversity Fire Management
Member of the Ceremonies Committee of Busitema University
Member of the ODel Steering Committee-Busitema University
Vice-President (Secretariat)Federation of Eastern Africa Women’s games and Gender round Table -2022
Member of Busitema University Sports Committee
General Secretary Busitema University Staff SACCO
Member of the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee
Staff Type
Academic Staff