Pablo Moriano, PhD
About Pablo Moriano, PhD
Pablo Moriano, PhD, is a Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in data-driven security projects and intrusion detection systems. He has a diverse academic background with degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Informatics, and has held various research and teaching positions in both Colombia and the United States.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pablo Moriano has been a Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2020. His work focuses on optimizing incident detection response on US highways and engaging in early detection of vulnerable commits in open source codebases. He has also designed and engineered intrusion detection systems for in-vehicle Controller Area Networks (CAN). His contributions to data-driven security projects have been significant in advancing the laboratory's research objectives.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining ORNL, Pablo Moriano held several academic positions. He served as a Lecturer at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali from 2011 to 2013. He was also an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Bloomington for nine months in 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Research Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington from 2013 to 2019 and as a Research Associate from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Pablo Moriano obtained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali, completing his studies from 2002 to 2008. He then pursued a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the same institution from 2009 to 2011. Later, he earned two Master of Science degrees in Informatics and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Informatics from Indiana University Bloomington, studying from 2013 to 2019.
Research Internships at Cisco
Pablo Moriano completed multiple research internships at Cisco in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. He worked as a Research Intern for three months in 2016, 2017, and 2018. These internships provided him with practical experience in research and development within a corporate environment, contributing to his overall expertise in data-driven security.
Research Contributions and Funding
Pablo Moriano has secured over $80,000 in grant funding for international collaborations focused on data-driven security projects. His research includes developing three anomaly detection methods applied to various platforms such as social media and email, which earned him a best paper award. He has also mentored four students and organized research projects, demonstrating his commitment to fostering academic growth and collaboration.