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Divine Kangami, Ph.D.

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Business and Economics

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Professor of Economics

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Dr. Divine Kangami is an educator, economist, and researcher with expertise in economics, quantitative analysis, statistics, and mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand, a master’s in economics from the University of the Western Cape, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Glasgow Caledonian University. His interests include applied economics, economic development, data analysis, financial systems, and educational technology. He is committed to student-centered learning, research, curriculum development, and mentoring that strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Jason Hutchison

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Political Science and International Relations

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Professor of Political Science and International Relations

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Jason Ray Hutchison is a geopolitical advisor, former U.S. diplomat, and university professor with nearly 20 years of experience across diplomacy, consulting, and international affairs. During his Foreign Service career, he worked on NATO negotiations, humanitarian response, and post-conflict stabilization. He currently leads consulting services at Precision Talent Solutions and teaches political science and international relations at Bay Atlantic University, where he uses case studies, simulations, and applied tradecraft to connect theory with practice.

Zelalem Mengistu, Ph.D.

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Information Sciences and Engineering

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Professor of Information Sciences and Engineering

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Dr. Zelalem Mengistu is a cybersecurity leader, educator, and practitioner, with more than 20 years of experience supporting federal agencies and global initiatives. He serves as a professor of cybersecurity and is passionate about advancing cybersecurity education and workforce development. Dr. Mengistu is the recipient of BAUs Faculty of the Year Award twice — in 2024 and 2026. His expertise includes Cloud Security, AI security, Threat Hunting, Security Architecture, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and emerging technologies.

Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.

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Information Sciences and Engineering

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Department Chair

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Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka has been in the information technology industry since 2005, focusing on software engineering in network infrastructure and security. He started teaching Computer Science courses in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, in 2007. Dr. Pipop earned his Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity and Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialty in Software Engineering. His research interests are in Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Security Controls, Non-Destructive Methods for Detecting Hardware Attacks, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming.

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