HCC professor represents college in Tunisia through the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program
Dr. Fidelis Ngang exchanged ideas on AI and cybersecurity during his Fulbright Specialist assignment in Tunisia.
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Houston City College (HCC) cybersecurity and artificial intelligence expert Fidelis Ngang, Ed.D., recently represented the college on the international stage with a prestigious Fulbright Specialist assignment in Tunisia.
Dr. Ngang, who serves as a professor and researcher in HCC's cybersecurity program, was invited to work with the Higher Institute of Applied Studies in Humanities and Communication through the U.S. Department of State's Fulbright Specialist Program.
Fulbright Specialists are selected for academic and professional expertise and matched with institutions around the world seeking expertise in specific fields.
"This school in Tunisia found me, liked my profile, and the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia coordinated the connection," Dr. Ngang said of the month-long visit.
During the Tunisian visit, the professor collaborated with faculty, staff and students, sharing knowledge and exchanging ideas related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and higher education.
"It was an amazing and rewarding experience," Dr. Ngang said. "I walked into classrooms and met students with incredible enthusiasm. The faculty and staff were welcoming and eager to exchange ideas."
Throughout the assignment, he made a point of serving as an HCC ambassador, highlighting the institution's academic strengths and openness to international students.
Dr. Ngang highlighted the college's nationally recognized cybersecurity program, including its designation as a Center of Academic Excellence. He said sharing the college's accomplishments with international partners was gratifying.
"It was a point of pride for me to represent the college and our division," he said.
Dr. Ngang holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and computer science from Hohai University in Nanjing, China.