Alex
Alexandrou
Associate Professor
Phone number
212-237-8834
Room number
433.13

Areas of expertise

Faculty Expertise: topics/keywords

Health Information Technology systems, Mobile Device Security, Cybercrime, Digital Investigation, Surveillance, and Machine Learning (ML)

Education
  • D.P.S., Pace University (Computing Studies)
  • M.F.A., Brooklyn College
  • B.A., Youngstown State University
Bio

Dr. Alex Alexandrou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Security, Fire, and Emergency Management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University, his master's degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, and his doctorate from Pace University.  

With 18 years of experience in Health Information Technology and Operations leadership, Dr. Alexandrou has worked in both business and academic environments. He has a wealth of expertise in software integration, biometric and access control systems, virtualization technology, cloud-based networks, and security platforms/technologies. Since 2015, Dr. Alexandrou has taught courses in Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, and Telemedicine at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

In addition to his teaching and leadership roles, Dr. Alexandrou has conducted extensive research in various areas, including mobile device security in healthcare, Deep Fake videos, Cybercrime, and Biometric authentication. This reflects his deep interest in system security and privacy for healthcare applications, mobile forensics investigation, and mobile device vulnerabilities and threats. Dr. Alexandrou served as a sergeant in the Hellenic Army, gaining valuable experience and honing his leadership skills.

Courses Taught
  • ICJ/SEC 760 – Information Technology & Cybercrime
  • SEC 715 – Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • SEC 753 – Theory and Design of Security Systems  
  • SEC 405 – Seminar in Security Problems (Capstone Course)
  • SEC 329 – Security Systems Risk and Technology
  • SEC 320 – Security: Trends & Movements
  • CSCI/SEC – 270 Security of Computers and their Data
  • SEC 217 – Cybercrime Investigation
  • SEC 215 – Introduction to Research Methods

 

Languages
Greek — Bilingual
Scholarly Work
  • Alexandrou, A., & Chen, L. C. (2023). Perceived Security of BYOD Devices in Medical Institutions. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 104882.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Cybercrime and Information Technology: Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Obaidat, M., Alexandrou, A., & Sanacore, S. (2022). Machine Learning Stacking Ensemble Model for Predicting Heart Attacks. Proceedings of the ALLDATA 2022, The Eighth International Conference on Big Data, Small Data, Linked Data and Open Data. Barcelona, Spain, ISBN: 978-1-61208-945-4.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Understanding Essential Computer Concepts. In Cybercrime and Information Technology: Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Cybercrime in a Data-Driven and Techno-Centric Society. In Cybercrime and Information Technology: Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Understanding the U.S. Legal System. In Cybercrime and Information Technology: Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Laws, Standards, and Regulations Affecting Cybercrime. Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). The Networking Environment. Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Computer Security Technology and Principles. Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Mobile Devices: The Smartphone. Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2022). Internet of Things (IoTs). Theory and Practice: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices (1st ed.). CRC Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. & Chen Li-C. (2019). A Security Risk Perception Model for the Adoption of Mobile Devices in the Healthcare Industry. Security Journal.  
  • Alexandrou, A. (2019) Cybercrime. In M. Natarajan (Ed), International crime and Transnational Crime and Justice.  New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
  • Alexandrou, A. (2018). Physical security: Interior applications: Doors, Access Control.  In Encyclopedia of Security and Emergency Management. Springer.
  • Maras, M.H. & Alexandrou. A. (2018). Determining Authenticity of Video Evidence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and in the Wake of Deepfake Videos. Digital Evidence and Electronic Signature Law Review.
  • Amadiz, J. F., Liu, J. T., Lugones, G., Tripuraneni, S., Alexandrou, A., and Ismat, S. (2011). Investigation of Two Licensed Biometric Products. Proceedings of Student-Faculty Research Day, CSIS, Pace University.  

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