Dr. Marcus Botacin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marcus Botacin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil in 2021, where he focused on malware analysis and computer security. He also holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Campinas, Brazil (2017) and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the same institution (2015). His research focuses on malware, antivirus technologies, reverse engineering, forensics, and hardware-assisted security. Botacin's work has been recognized with several awards, including an Honorable Mention for his Ph.D. thesis by the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC) in 2022 and accolades for his master's dissertation and papers at leading security symposiums.

Research Interests

Malware Antivirus Reverse Engineering Forensics Hardware-assisted Security

Awards

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Honorable Mention - Top-3 Ph.D. Thesis

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Honorable Mention - Top-3 Papers - Main Track

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.