Vijay Kanabar
· Associate Professor of Computer Science and Administrative SciencesDirector of Project Management ProgramsBoston University · Department of Administrative Sciences
Active 1988–2026
About
Vijay Kanabar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Administrative Sciences at Boston University Metropolitan College, where he also serves as the Director of Project Management Programs. He holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba, an MS from Florida Institute of Technology, an MBA from Webber College, and a BS from the University of Madras, India. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Dr. Kanabar has extensive expertise spanning both business practices and computer science. His professional experience includes advising organizations such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Staples, United Way, and Fidelity Investments on training and technology needs. Recognized as an authority on IT project management, electronic commerce, and information security, he received the Project Management Institute’s Teaching Excellence Award in 2017. His research interests encompass curriculum development and assessment, IT project management, information systems security, database management, business intelligence, online marketing, and risk management and business continuity. Dr. Kanabar teaches courses including Project Management and Agile Project Management, integrating real-world projects such as business analysis and website implementation for healthcare organizations, which engage students in practical applications of their knowledge.
Research topics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Software engineering
- Systems engineering
- Process management
- Programming language
- Medical education
- Medicine
- Knowledge management
- Psychology
- Mathematics education
- Engineering management
Selected publications
Palgrave studies of entrepreneurship and social challenges in developing economies · 2026-01-01
book-chapterSenior authorCorrespondingJournal of Cybersecurity and Privacy · 2026-02-06
articleOpen access1st authorGenerative AI (GenAI) systems are increasingly deployed across high-impact sectors, introducing security risks that fundamentally differ from those of traditional software. Their probabilistic behavior, emergent failure modes, and expanded attack surface, particularly through retrieval and tool integration, complicate threat modeling and control assurance. This paper presents a threat-centric analysis that maps adversarial techniques to the core architectural layers of generative AI systems, including training pipelines, model behavior, retrieval mechanisms, orchestration, and runtime interaction. Using established taxonomies such as the OWASP LLM Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS alongside empirical research, we show that many GenAI security risks are structural rather than configurable, limiting the effectiveness of perimeter-based and policy-only controls. We additionally analyze the impact of regulatory divergence on GenAI security architecture and find that EU frameworks serve in practice as the highest common technical baseline for transatlantic deployments.
ICST Transactions on Scalable Information Systems · 2025-05-23
articleOpen access1st authorCorrespondingThis paper examines the application of generative artificial intelligence in stakeholder management while studying the business aspects of software development and project management in two different universities. It explores a novel intersection of AI with software development and project management practices, offering valuable insights for both academia and industry. By investigating how students use AI alongside traditional methods under supervision, this study evaluates the effectiveness, quality of results, and creativity of students’ project assignments in identifying stakeholders and defining communication strategies. The findings suggest that AI can enhance work completion speed and contribute to greater project success due to a more complete identification of stakeholders and formulation of innovative stakeholder engagement strategies. There is a consensus, within this context, that while AI can be invaluable for project stakeholder management, human judgment remains essential.
Lecture notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering · 2025-01-01
book-chapter1st authorCorrespondingModel Curriculum Research-Graduate Degree Specializations in Project Management
2025-04-01
articleOpen access1st authorCorrespondingTeaching a Project-based Web-Development and IT Project Management Course at a Distance
2025-04-02
articleOpen access1st authorCorrespondingThe authors have designed and taught several courses successfully at a distance in the online Masters in Computer Information Systems (CIS).In this paper we describe our experience with a couple of project based courses.The Web Development course and the IT Project Management course will be discussed as a case study using two models for teaching at a distance-pure online and blended elive.In this paper the authors present their lessons learned from designing and developing such courses and successfully teaching and managing a project-based course.This paper explores the role of simple tools that are available for free and more complex tools that provide live two-way audio-and video communication in online learning environments.
Integrating Project Management Knowledge Modules in Engineering Education
2025-01-17
article1st authorCorrespondingCommunication and Collaboration in an Online Masters Degree
2025-04-02
articleOpen access1st authorCorrespondingCommunicating with students and encouraging collaboration poses a major challenge in distance education.In this paper, the authors present lessons learned from an online master's degree program; each had successfully developed courses to teach engineers and managers project management at a distance.The first section introduces online learning and illustrates the tools and interactive technologies used to communicate with students.The second half describes the design and execution of three online project management courses, detailing the curricula and techniques utilized to encourage collaboration and discussions amongst students.We also include a special section that illustrates teaching project management through case studies.In each case, we describe the pedagogical approach and curriculum used to encourage collaboration and create an effective learning environment.The paper concludes with a narration of the challenges that remain when teaching online.The research results and experience shared in this paper will provide invaluable assistance to faculty and course designers interested in creating an online course.
Eliminating Risk Involved in Using ChatGPT for Clinical Decision Support System
Lecture notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering · 2025-01-01
book-chapterSenior author2024
1st authorCorresponding- Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Systems engineering
Published version
Frequent coauthors
- 16 shared
Rumen Stainov
Laboratoire d'Informatique de Paris-Nord
- 16 shared
Eric Braude
Boston University
- 16 shared
Tanya Zlateva
- 5 shared
John T. Gorgone
- 4 shared
Carla Messikomer
- 3 shared
Kalinka Kaloyanova
Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
- 3 shared
Art Thomas
- 2 shared
Roger D.H. Warburton
Awards & honors
- 2017 Project Management Institute’s Teaching Excellence Awar…
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