Organizational Structure
Dr. Oguzhan Basibuyuk
Director & Principal Investigator – Sul Ross State University
Dr. Basibuyuk provides overall leadership for TXCES and coordinates research, education, and outreach activities at Sul Ross State University. His academic work spans homeland security, criminal justice, and applied research on emerging threats to critical infrastructure systems.
Dr. Helen Lou
Co-Principal Investigator – Lamar University
Dr. Lou leads project implementation at Lamar University, with a focus on engineering education, testbed development, and the integration of industrial control systems cybersecurity content into undergraduate and graduate programs in Southeast Texas.
Dr. Ismail D. Gunes
Co-Principal Investigator – Sul Ross State University
Dr. Gunes contributes to research design, curriculum development, and assessment of workforce initiatives. His expertise in sociology, criminal justice, and program evaluation supports evidence-based implementation of Center activities.
Administrative Coordination
Administrative personnel at both institutions provide essential support for logistics, grant management, communications, and event planning. Their contributions ensure that TXCES activities are effectively organized and accessible to participants.
Melissa Fierro - Administrative Assistant, Sul Ross State University
Adam Loucks - Administrative Assistant, Lamar University
Affiliated Faculty, Staff, and Students
Beyond the core leadership, TXCES involves faculty members, professional staff, and graduate and undergraduate students from multiple disciplines. They contribute to data collection, analysis, curriculum design, and delivery of outreach programs.