Yin Pan

Yin Pan serves as Professor in the Computing Security department at Rochester Institute of Technology bringing extensive expertise in digital forensics and IT security since joining RIT in 2002 Her academic credentials include BS and MS degrees from Shanghai Normal University China followed by MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Systems Science from Binghamton University Her research focuses on digital forensics IT security audits and malware detection with significant contributions to automated forensic analysis and behavioral-based security approaches She has led innovative educational initiatives including the development of gamified digital forensics course modules for undergraduate students supported by NSF funding Her scholarly work includes numerous publications on cybersecurity forensics and malware detection with her research being widely cited in the field Her teaching and research have significantly influenced computer forensics education particularly through the development of game-based learning approaches Her expertise extends to network security systems administration and forensic analysis of virtual environments She has contributed to multiple books and conference proceedings focusing on digital forensics and cybersecurity education Her work continues to shape how digital forensics and cybersecurity are taught and practiced in academic and professional settings