Paschal Kushaba Makoye is an Assistant Lecturer in the ICT Department and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Universität der Bundeswehr München in Bavaria, Germany (starting September 2026). 

He holds a Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Information Security (2023–2025) from the School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gujarat, India, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information and Communication Technology (2018–2021) from Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania. 

His doctoral research, “Blockchain Forensics for Fraud Detection and Financial Crime Investigation,” focuses on developing AI-driven forensic techniques to detect fraudulent transactions, trace illicit financial activities, and strengthen forensic investigations in blockchain and decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystems.

His expertise spans Computer Forensics, Drone Forensics, Cybersecurity Auditing, and Incident Response Management. His research interests include blockchain forensics, digital forensics, cybercrime investigation, AI in cybersecurity, and financial crime detection. He combines a strong academic background with practical experience to advance research, education, and the development of innovative forensic solutions for emerging cybersecurity threats.