About us

Royal Robotics & AI Security (Royal-RAIS) is an ambitious firm aiming to fill the gap in the AI and robotic security domain through research and development, consultation, and education, with a vision to expand its influence worldwide. By partnering with AI experts, defense organizations, and academic institutions, we aim to amplify our range of services. While we begin in Pennsylvania in the United States, we have aspirations to extend our reach globally.

Our mission

At Royal-RAIS, we are committed to advancing the field of AI and robotic security through cutting-edge research, expert consultation, and top-tier educational initiatives. We aim to empower businesses, governments, and individuals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the AI and robotics landscape safely, ethically, and effectively. Through collaboration with industry leaders and academic pioneers, we strive to address real-world challenges and ensure AI and robotic systems are robust, impartial, and grounded in societal values.

Our vision

Our vision is to be a global leader in AI and robotic security, setting industry standards and guiding the world towards a future where AI and robotics are harnessed with utmost security and ethical considerations. From Pennsylvania to the world, we envision a landscape where AI's potential is realized without compromising on safety, ethics, or societal values. We aim to be at the forefront of change, shaping the contours of AI and robotic security, and building a safer, more informed future for all.

Leadership

Sinchul Back, Ph.D., is the President and CEO of the Royal Robotics & AI Security.

As President and CEO, Dr. Back is responsible for leading the company's vision, strategy, and execution. Also, he is an Assistant Professor/Director of Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Studies at the University of Scranton. He earned his Ph.D. in International Crime and Justice from Florida International University. He received his M.S. in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State University, and a B.S. in Leadership and Political Science from Northeastern University. He also serves as the Vice-President at Boston University’s Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (CIC). In addition, he served as the Editor of the International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime (IJCIC); he is affiliated with Cybernomics, and the International Journal of Terrorism & National Security. Recently, he served as the Vice-Chair of Cybercrime Division at the American Society of Criminology and the Vice-Chair of AI Division at Korean Society of Criminology in the United States.

Courses taught by Dr. Back include cybercrime, introduction to homeland security, introduction to criminal justice, cyber intelligence, and digital forensics investigation. Dr. Back’s research interests include AI, Robotics & Drone operations, cybercriminal profiling, cybersecurity, digital forensics investigation, homeland security, and counter-terrorism.

His articles have appeared in journals such as American Journal of Criminal Justice, International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime, Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, Journal of Digital Forensic, IEEE, and Prison Journal. Dr. Back has presented his research at numerous conferences on a national and international level such as the American Society of Criminology, Academy of Criminal Justice Science, European Society of Criminology, IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy Workshops, INTERPOL, and EUROPOL Cybercrime conference.

Dr. Back was invited as a special judge at the first White Hat Hackers Conference in Bogota, Colombia, and invited as a special lecturer for the Singapore National Police. Also, he was invited to the FBI Cyber Threat Intelligence forum, USA and Europol Cybercrime Conference, The Hague, Netherlands. He is a retired Marine captain who served as an instructor in counter-terrorism tactics and counter-intelligence operations in the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. In addition, he served as legislative aide for the South Korea Senate and Massachusetts State House.

Charles Sinchul Back, Ph.D.

Education

Ph.D., International Crime & Justice, Florida International University
M.S., Criminal Justice, Bridgewater State University
B.S., Business Leadership, Northeastern University
Graduate Certificate, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, Boston University
Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Graduate Certificate, Big Data, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. The RRAIS team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from research to consultant, design and communication.

Jennifer LaPrade, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Missouri State University)

Chief Editor | Legal Advisor

Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas

MS., University of Texas at Dallas

BS., University of Texas at Dallas

Bora Jung, MS

Editor | Project Manager

Ph.D. Student, UNLV

M.S., Boston University

B.S., Pen State University

Julia Stavola, MS

Editor

M.S., Boston University

B.S., The University of Scranton

Christopher Torres, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Loyola University New Orleans)

Research Advisor

Ph.D., Florida International University

MS., Florida International University

BS., Florida International University

Franklin Fernandez, MS

(Florida International University)

Financial Consultant

MS., Florida International University

BS., Florida International University

Advisory Board Members

United States of America

Kyungshick Choi, Ph.D. (Boston University)

Professor of the Practice, Criminal Justice | Director, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Boston University
B.S., Northeastern University

Kyungseok Choo, Ph.D. (Endicott College)

Associate Dean, Schools of Social Sciences, Communication | Director of Homeland Security Studies

Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.S., Northeastern University

Jonathan Lee, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg)

Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs

Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Jaeseung Lee, Ph.D. (Miami University)

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Community Studies

Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
M.S., University of Houston-Downtown
B.E., Kyungnam University

Juyoung Song, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill)

Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice | Coordinator, Student Research & Scholarship

Ph.D., Michigan State University
M.S., Hanyang University
B.A., Hanyang University

Claire Lee, Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts, Lowell)

Associate Professor, College of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Ph.D., National University of Singapore
M.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Sujung Cho, Ph.D. (Southern Illinois University)

Associate Professor of Public Policy, Justice & Social Studies

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Hanseung University
B.A., Chungnam National University

Insun Park, Ph.D. (University of Akron)

Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Seoul National University
B.A., Korea National Police University

Erik Cruise, Ph.D. (Florida Memorial University)

Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences

Ph.D., Florida International University
M.A., Florida International University
B.A., Florida International University

Madhuri Sharma, Ph.D. (Wilson College)

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Ph.D. Candidate, Florida International University
M.S., University of Cincinnati
LL.M., Rajiv Gandhi University of Law, India
B.A. LL.B, Panjab University, India

Meghan Martinez, GCIH, GCFA, GCLD, CISSP (CyberTrust Massachusetts)

Director of Cyber Range Programs

M.S., Utica University
M.S., University of Rhode Island
B.A., University of Rhode Island

Mohammad Alqahtani (Texas A & M International University)

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. Candidate, Florida International University
M.S., Barry University
M.S., American University
B.S., University of Miami

Katalin Parti, Ph.D. (Virginia Tech [Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University])

Assistant Professor, Sociology | Member of the Cybercriminology Lab at Virginia Tech

Ph.D. University of Pecs, Hungary
M.S., Boston University
B.S., University of Miskolc, Hungary

Ismail Onat, Ph.D. (University of Scranton)

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Cybersecurity

Ph.D. Rutgers University
M.S., Rutgers University

Hyeyoung Lim, Ph.D. (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Ph.D. Sam Houston State University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., Dongguk University
B.S., Sookmyung Women's University

Raymond Douglas Partin, Ph.D. (University of Southern Indiana)

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Ph.D. Florida International University
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.S., University of Cincinnati

Enrique Chavez, Ph.D. Candidate (Florida International University)

Retired Executive Officer to Miami City Police/CEO of Chavez Investigative Agency

Ph.D. Candidate, Florida International University
M.S., Florida International University
B.S., Florida International University

Joelle Lee-Silcox, Ph.D. (Center for Policing Equity)

Implementation Strategist | Founder/CEO, Lacuna Analysis Group

Ph.D., Florida International University
M.S., Florida International University
B.S., Miami Dade College

Caroline Comerford, Ph.D. (Sacred Heart University)

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Florida International University
M.S., John Jay College at City University of New York
B.S., Montclair State University

Manish Gupta (uCertify)

Founder/CEO

M.B.A., University of Georgia
M.S., Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology

Hyoungah Park, Ph.D. (Saint Peter's University)

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Rutgers University
M.S., Rutgers University
B.S., Korean National Police University

Mijin Kim, Ph.D. (Illinois State University)

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences

Ph.D., Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The Graduate Center, CUNY
M.A., Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The Graduate Center, CUNY
B.A., Yonsei University