Louis McHugh

Louis McHugh is a seasoned professional in the fields of cybersecurity and information technology, currently serving as the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory since April 2024. With an extensive teaching background at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Louis holds positions as an Adjunct Industry Professor and Graduate Faculty Advisor, providing instruction in both graduate and undergraduate courses while managing class logistics through BlackBoard. Louis has also held significant leadership roles, including Director of Cyber-Tech Security and Information Technology at the same institution, overseeing cybersecurity efforts for approximately 7,000 university members and IT infrastructure valued at $4.5 million. Additional teaching experience includes adjunct faculty roles at College of DuPage and Henry Ford Community College, alongside previous technical and administrative positions in organizations such as Truven Health Analytics and the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Technology Leadership and multiple advanced degrees in Cyber Forensics, Information Systems, and Computer Information Systems.