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Jose Gomez

Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Proficient)

Career Profile

I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics at Fort Lewis College, where I focus on networking, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision making. I hold a Ph.D. in Informatics from the University of South Carolina, where my research centered on next-generation network acceleration, including programmable data planes, SmartNICs, DPUs, and TCP congestion control. This work has led to multiple publications in reputable journals and conferences and to the design of testbeds that support reproducible, high-performance networking experiments.

Before joining Fort Lewis College, I gained extensive research and teaching experience at the University of South Carolina and the Catholic University of Asunción. My current work bridges advanced networking research with practical, industry-aligned education, including topics such as SDN, Open vSwitch, P4-based programmable networking, and cloud-based virtual laboratories.

Education

Ph.D. in Informatics

January 2019 - July 2024
University of South Carolina

Studied at the Integrated Information Technology Department. Research involved networking, cybersecurity, and programmable data planes, resulting in numerous publications and workshops.

  • Conducted hands-on workshops funded by NSF and ONR.
  • Published over 20 papers in refereed journals and conferences.

Electronic Engineer (Eng)

March 2010 - March 2017
Catholic University of Asuncion

Studied in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science. Focused on electronics, computer networks, and acoustics.

  • Published research on particle manipulation using acoustic fields.
  • Worked as a Research Assistant during final academic years.

Work Experience

Assistant Professor

August 2024 - Present

Teaching Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Business Analytics (BA) courses. Courses include CIS 302 (Network Infrastructure), CIS 352 (IT Security), and CIS 223 (Introduction to Information Systems). Developed culturally responsive Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) to enhance inclusivity.

  • Designed hands-on curriculum integrating industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Security+).
  • Emphasized practical skills in networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and research engagement.

Research Assistant

January 2019 - July 2024

Conducted advanced research in networking, cybersecurity, programmable data planes, and cloud testbeds. Participated in NSF and ONR-funded projects and organized multiple national workshops.

  • Published over 20 refereed papers in top-tier journals and international conferences.
  • Led hands-on workshops on BGP, Science DMZs, P4-Programmable Switches, and cybersecurity.

Research Assistant

March 2017 - December 2018

Contributed to research on electronics, computer networks, and acoustic particle manipulation. Supported undergraduate courses and participated in regional research initiatives.

  • Co-authored peer-reviewed conference papers.
  • Assisted with laboratory sessions and student mentoring.

Publications

Below is a selection of my peer-reviewed publications across top-tier journals and international conferences, focusing on networking, cybersecurity, and programmable data planes.

  • J. Gomez, A. AlSabeh, A. Mazloum, E. Kfoury, R. Harik, T. Wuest, J. Crichigno, "A Testbed to Evaluate Next-Generation Security Solutions in Cyber-Physical Systems using Hardware Acceleration," IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC), 7th International Workshop on Security Trust Privacy for Cyber-Physical Systems (STP&CPS), Las Vegas, NV, Jan., 2026
  • S. Elizalde, S. Choueiri, A. Mazloum, J. Gomez, A. AlSabeh, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, "Accelerating Anomaly Detection in Industrial Control Systems Using SmartNICs and DPDK," IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC), Workshop on IoT Interoperability and the Web of Things (IIWOT), Las Vegas, NV, Jan., 2026
  • J. Gomez, S. Choueiri, A. Mazloum, S. Elizalde, Amith GSPN, A. AlSabeh, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, "Design and Deployment of a Testbed for SmartNIC and Programmable Data Plane Experimentation," IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC), Las Vegas, NV, Jan., 2026
  • A. Mazloum, S. Elizalde, S. Choueiri, E. Kfoury, J. Gomez, A. AlSabeh, J. Crichigno, "Optimizing Network Resilience Using Domain-Specific Hardware Accelerator for Dynamic Programming," 12th Annual International Workshop on Innovating the Network for Data-Intensive Science (INDIS), St. Louis, Missouri, Nov. 2025.
  • A. Mazloum, E. Kfoury, A. AlSabeh, J. Gomez, J. Crichigno, "Enhancing Visibility on a Science DMZ with P4-perfSONAR," Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Jul. 2025.
  • S. Elizalde, A. AlSabeh, A. Mazloum, S. Choueiri, E. Kfoury, J.Gomez, J. Crichigno, "A Survey on Security Applications with SmartNICs: Taxonomy, Implementations, Challenges, and Future Trends," Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Jul. 2025.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, A. Mazloum, and J. Crichigno, "Improving Flow Fairness in Non-programmable Networks using P4-Programmable Data Planes," Computer Networks, Apr. 2025.
  • E. Kfoury, A. Mazloum, J. Gomez, A. AlSabeh, and J. Crichigno, "Real-Time Flow Statistics Collection using RDMA and P4 Programmable Data Planes," IEEE International Conference on Communications, Montreal, Canada, Jun. 2025.
  • A. Garcia-Lopez, E. Kfoury, J. Gomez, J. Crichigno, and J. Galan-Jimenez, "Real-Time Congestion Control Algorithm Identification with P4 Programmable Switches," IEEE Network Operations and Management Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 2025.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, A. Mazloum, and J. Crichigno, "Enabling Fairness in Flow Allocation using P4-programmable Data Planes," IEEE Global Communications Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, Dec. 2024.
  • E. Kfoury, S. Choueiri, A. Mazloum, A. AlSabeh, J. Gomez, and J. Crichigno, "A Comprehensive Survey on SmartNICs: Architectures, Development Models, Applications, and Research Directions," IEEE Access, Aug. 2024.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, and G. Srivastava, "Improving TCP Fairness in Non-programmable Networks using P4-programmable Data Planes," IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking, Tbilisi, Georgia, Jun. 2024.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, and G. Srivastava, "Reducing the Impact of RTT Unfairness using P4-Programmable Data Planes," IEEE International Conference on Communications, Denver, Colorado, Jun. 2024.
  • C. Vega, E. Kfoury, J. Gomez, J. Pezoa, M. Figueroa, and J. Crichigno, "Machine Learning Controller for Data Rate Management in Science DMZ Networks," Computer Networks, Apr. 2024.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, and G. Srivastava, "Evaluating TCP BBRv3 Performance in Wired Broadband Networks," Computer Communications, Apr. 2024.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, and G. Srivastava, "A Survey on Network Simulators, Emulators, and Testbeds used for Research and Education," Computer Networks, Oct. 2023.
  • A. Mazloum, J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, and J. Crichigno, "Enhancing perfSONAR Measurement Capabilities using P4 Programmable Data Planes," 10th Annual International Workshop on Innovating the Network for Data-Intensive Science, Denver, Colorado, Nov. 2023.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, and G. Srivastava, "Understanding the Performance of TCP BBRv2 using FABRIC," IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking, Istanbul, Turkey, Jul. 2023.
  • A. Mazloum, J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, and J. Crichigno, "A Survey on Rerouting Techniques with P4 Programmable Data Plane Switches," Computer Networks, Apr. 2023.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, and J. Crichigno, "Enabling P4 Hands-on Training in an Academic Cloud," International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems, Los Angeles, California, May 2022.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, and G. Srivastava, "A Survey on TCP Enhancements using P4-programmable Devices," Computer Networks, Apr. 2022.
  • E. Kfoury, J. Gomez, J. Crichigno, and E. Bou-Harb, "An Emulation-based Evaluation of TCP BBRv2 Alpha for Wired Broadband," Computer Communications, Sep. 2020.
  • E. Kfoury, D. Khoury, A. AlSabeh, J. Gomez, J. Crichigno, and E. Bou-Harb, "A Blockchain-based Method for Decentralizing the ACME Protocol to Enhance Trust in PKI," IEEE 43rd International Conference on Telecommunications and Signal Processing, Milan, Italy, Jul. 2020.
  • J. Gomez, E. Kfoury, J. Crichigno, E. Bou-Harb, and G. Srivastava, "A Performance Evaluation of TCP BBRv2 Alpha," IEEE 43rd International Conference on Telecommunications and Signal Processing, Milan, Italy, Jul. 2020.
  • J. Crichigno, E. Bou-Harb, E. Kfoury, J. Gomez, and A. Magnino, "Training Engineering Students and IT Professionals on High-throughput Networking and Cybersecurity using a Virtual Environment," Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Virtual Conference, Jun. 2020.
  • E. Kfoury, J. Gomez, J. Crichigno, E. Bou-Harb, and D. Khoury, "Decentralized Distribution of PCP Mappings Over Blockchain for End-to-End Secure Direct Communications," IEEE Access, Aug. 2019.
  • E. Vargas and J. Gomez, "Manipulacion sin Contacto de Particulas Utilizando Campos de Ondas Acusticas," 9no Encuentro del Grupo Latinoamericano de Emision Acustica, Obera, Misiones, Argentina, Aug. 2017.