National Security Expert Joins NCCU’s Institute of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

A nationally recognized expert in homeland security and emergency management is bringing his expertise to North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

Julian Muhammad, Ph.D., has been named senior research fellow at NCCU's Institute of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, where he will help shape the future of research and training in crisis response, cybersecurity and disaster preparedness.

As senior research fellow, Muhammad will support NCCU's mission to advance homeland security and emergency management research while mentoring students and collaborating with government and industry leaders.

With a career spanning academia, government, and the private sector, Muhammad is a leading voice in risk management, emergency planning and regulatory compliance. His expertise includes business continuity planning, cybersecurity policy and emergency preparedness, with a deep understanding of federal directives such as the National Response Framework, National Incident Management System, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives.

Muhammad currently serves as faculty principal investigator for the Department of Homeland Security Summer Research Team at NCCU. His previous roles include risk and emergency manager for the Washington, D.C., government and continuity and logistics coordinator for the City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management. He has also worked as a senior consultant for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, he has served as a program manager and project lead for national security initiatives and held faculty positions at Walden University and Western International University

Muhammad holds a Ph.D. in political science from Howard University, specializing in public administration, public policy and international relations. He also holds advanced certifications in emergency management, project management, cybersecurity and disaster preparedness.