Dr. Tristen Mullins is a cybersecurity professionalspecializing in side-channel analysis, cyber-physical systems security, andsupply chain integrity. Currently an R&D Associate and Signal ProcessingEngineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), she conducts innovativeresearch at the intersection of hardware security and national security. Dr.Mullins earned her Ph.D. in Computing from the University of South Alabama in2022, where she focused on developing novel defense mechanisms againstside-channel attacks and made significant contributions to adaptive securityarchitectures. At ORNL, she leads initiatives in critical infrastructureprotection and cyber resilience while actively mentoring students and promotingcybersecurity education. Additionally, Dr. Mullins plays a vital role in theNational Security Sciences Academy and has founded the IEEE East TennesseeSection Young Professionals Affiliate Group to support emerging engineers.Honored with multiple awards for her contributions and leadership, she remainsdedicated to enhancing the security of next-generation computing systemsthrough collaboration with both federal agencies and industry leaders.
