Rate My Professor Alex Akpodiete

Akpodiete's academic appointments span multiple institutions, including adjunct professorships at Mount St. Mary's University in the Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Department, University of Bolton, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, and Curtin University Dubai. He teaches courses on cybersecurity, computer forensics, data security, and cloud security, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. His research focuses on cybersecurity, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, AI law and governance, and emerging technologies including the metaverse, NFTs, 6G, IoT, machine learning, drones, and hybrid warfare. On Google Scholar, he is affiliated with Mount St. Mary's University and has 40 citations. Key publications include "The 5th Industrial Revolution & Cybersecurity: Implications of Metaverse, NFT, 6G, IoT, AI, Machine Learning, Drones, & Hybrid Warfare" (2024), "AI & the Future of Digital Forensics" (2023), and "Teaching Cybersecurity as an Interdisciplinary Program." He authored the book "Seven Open Secrets of Success" (2009) and articles such as "Reconciling Plaintiff’s Choice to Sue in State Court with Defendant’s Desire to Defend in Federal Court" (Florida Bar Journal, 1995), alongside recent works on AI arms races, quishing threats, and metaverse governance (2025-2026). Akpodiete has consulted for BEACON RED on national security, mentored students at African Leadership College, and delivered webinars and trainings across North America, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a member of the American Association of University Professors and received the Who's Who of Professionals & Entrepreneurs award in 2007.