Daniel Tauritz

Computer Science and Software Engineering
Professor
Director for National Laboratory Relationships
3127E Shelby Center
334.844.6353
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Education

Ph.D. Computer Science, Leiden University
M.S. Computer Science, Leiden University
Propaedeutic Computer Science, Leiden University
Propaedeutic Mathematics, Leiden University

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence for National Security (Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Program Understanding)
​Automated Design of Algorithms employing Hyper-Heuristics
Computational Game Theory employing Coevolutionary Algorithms
Evolutionary Computation
Evolutionary Algorithms for Simulating Molecular Evolution

In The News

Computer Science and Software Engineering class flips the script with experiential learning

The goal is to develop computer science students’ disciplinary mindset — logical reasoning, mathematical precision and abstraction.
Eight Auburn Engineering faculty members named to 2025 promotion, tenure list

Auburn University Provost Vini Nathan announced the names of faculty awarded promotion and tenure for 2025.

New Auburn Engineering research center combines expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity

The Auburn University Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering is dedicated to uncovering pioneering advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and tackling the most pressing challenges in the digital age.

Auburn University Ethical Hacking Club participates in simultaneous cyber competitions

Eleven Auburn Engineering students turned hypothetical, real-life scenarios into learning opportunities at CyberForce, Nov. 8-9 in St. Charles, Illinois, and in the National Cyber League, a remote event held Nov. 8-10.
Auburn researchers are on the front lines to help prevent cyberattacks

October marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month, designated by the federal government for public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
Cyber Fire Puzzles provides real-life cyber scenarios, challenges for tomorrow's cyber defenders

Cyber Fire Puzzles, a Jeopardy-style cybersecurity challenge created by the U.S. Department of Energy and run at Auburn by Los Alamos National Laboratory, offered almost 60 students the opportunity to track would-be hackers via sequences and software clues on Aug. 24-25.

Assistant professor in CSSE part of multi-institution cyber workforce development program

Akond Rahman is Auburn's principal investigator on a consortium designed to provide students with extra cybersecurity training in preparation for potential Department of Defense-related careers.
Auburn Cyber Research Center the focal point for academic security research at Auburn University

The Auburn Cyber Research Center blends skills, needs from a variety of engineering disciplines, creates cyber research for the betterment of industry, society
Members of Auburn Ethical Hacking Club gain real-world experience at premier national cyber competition

What’s the best means to integrate, maintain, and secure an organization’s internal system infrastructure and remote client management software? Engineering students found out at CyberForce.
Cyber Fire Puzzles presents real-life cyber security challenges to develop students' cyber defense skills

Almost 60 students were presented with cyber security challenges in the form of puzzles to develop skills fundamental to practitioners on August 19-20.
Students spend weekend as cyber sleuths, trace fictional attack

Tracer FIRE, held April 14-16, was an educational program is developed and run by Sandia National Laboratories for the purpose of training university students in cyber incident response.
Recruiting trip to national laboratory leaves lasting impression on students

Nine students, six from engineering and three from COSAM, toured the Los Alamos National Laboratory on a recruiting trip Dec. 11-14
Tauritz appointed university's first director of national laboratory relationships

Daniel Tauritz, associate professor of computer science and software engineering, and interim director/chief cyber artificial intelligence strategist of the Auburn Cyber Research Center since 2020, was appointed effective Jan. 1 to the newly-created position of director for national laboratory relationships.
Former NSA, U.S. Cyber Command leader visits engineering students, faculty

Michael Rogers, a 1981 Auburn alumnus, shared views on a number of cybersecurity-related topics Friday during a special, interactive discussion
Grand Challenges in Cybersecurity: A Discussion with Admiral Rogers

Students, faculty with an interest in cybersecurity are encouraged to attend
AU signs memorandum of understanding with Los Alamos National Laboratory

With a focus on cyber and critical infrastructure security, AI, and data analytics, the MOU will primarily involve the Auburn Cyber Research Center and the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, along with relevant faculty from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

Cyber Fire Challenge provides real-world, code-cracking experience

Thirty-five Samuel Ginn College of Engineering students and two Alabama National Guard members signed up to crack cryptic codes, discovered cyber anomalies, and investigate for potential malware during the third Cyber Fire Puzzles Cyber Security Challenge.
NSF grant for AI and cybersecurity education awarded

Three computer science and software engineering faculty members are teaming up to improve teaching strategies surrounding the cross-section of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity utilizing a National Science Foundation award.
Tauritz tapped as interim director of Auburn Cyber Research Center

Associate professor Daniel Tauritz will lead more than a dozen faculty and staff affiliated with the center, which integrates cutting-edge engineering technology with research to develop innovative methods of protecting our nation's cybersecurity. His appointment began June 1.

Applying game theory to predict the future of satellite internet

Satellite internet is the future of internet access, not only for the United States, but the rest of the world. Using game theory, aerospace engineering assistant professor Davide Guzzetti is working to predict how the satellite internet economy might play out in the years to come.
Auburn researcher moderates panel on using AI for cybersecurity

Daniel Tauritz recently moderated a panel discussion on the “Use of AI for Cybersecurity” at the Intelligence National Security Alliance’s spring symposium, whose theme was “Building an AI Powered Intelligence Community.”
Auburn cyber expert participates in panel discussion on the AI workforce

Daniel Tauritz, chief cyber artificial intelligence strategist for the Auburn Cyber Research Center, was one of four experts invited to discuss challenges facing the AI workforce and how to build a solid foundation for those entering the field.
Auburn AI strategist to assist Los Alamos National Laboratory in addressing national cyber threats

A budding partnership between Auburn University and Los Alamos National Laboratory is taking shape with the recent appointment of Daniel Tauritz as a guest scientist focused on solving national cyber threats.