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Biju Bajracharya

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Security Internet Of Things (IoT) Security Lightweight Blockchain Solutions Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs)
East Tennessee State University Department of Computing

About

Dr. Biju Bajracharya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), where he is a central figure in the university's cybersecurity and digital forensics initiatives. He earned his Ph.D. in Computational Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and previously held faculty positions at Ball State University and Lock Haven University. Dr. Bajracharya’s research is focused on the security of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a particular interest in developing lightweight blockchain solutions for vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs). As the founding faculty advisor for the CyberBucs, ETSU's nationally-ranked cybersecurity club, he has led students to top-tier placements in global competitions like the MITRE Embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) and the National Cyber League. Holding numerous industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, and EC-Council, he bridges the gap between academic research and hands-on technical defense, preparing the next generation of professionals for the evolving threat landscape of modern networks.

Research Performance Summary

42
Total Papers
133
Total Citations
6
H-Index
2010-2025
Active Research Span

First Recorded Paper

An Open Management and Administration Platform for IEEE 802.11 Networks

Year: 2010

Citations: 0

Venue: N/A

Latest Recorded Paper

BENCHMARKING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS: A PERFORMANCE COMPARISON ACROSS DIVERSE METRICS

Year: 2025

Citations: 0

Venue: 2025 Appalachian Research in Business Symposium Conference Committee

Last 10 Years Publication Activity

This timeline shows the professor's yearly publication activity.

2025
2
2024
6
2023
11
2021
3
2020
4
2019
8
2018
3
2017
1
2014
1
2013
1
2011
1

Publication Venues and Collaboration

Journal, Conference, and Book Publication Breakdown

Conference 10
Journal 16
Book 8

Top Coauthors

Bajracharya Khan Hua

Research Impact by Period

2025-2026

Period Stats
Papers 2
Citations 0
Avg. Citations / Paper 0
H-Index 0

2020-2024

Period Stats
Papers 24
Citations 82
Avg. Citations / Paper 3.4
H-Index 4

2015-2019

Period Stats
Papers 12
Citations 49
Avg. Citations / Paper 4.1
H-Index 3

2010-2014

Period Stats
Papers 4
Citations 2
Avg. Citations / Paper 0.5
H-Index 1

Contact and Professional Links

Contact Information

bajracharya@etsu.edu
4234396961

Detected Research Keywords

Vehicular Ad Hoc Detection Jamming Attacks Engaging Students Cybersecurity Students Cybersecurity Co Cybersecurity Co Curricular Co Curricular Student Curricular Student Organization