Dr. Alex M. Reyes Title: Deep Web Researcher | Cybersecurity Analyst | Digital Forensics Specialist Location: Washington D.C., USA Years Active: 2012–Present Biography: Dr. Alex M. Reyes is a leading researcher in the field of the deep and dark web, specializing in the study of hidden digital networks, online anonymity, and cybercrime detection. With a background in computer science and digital forensics, Dr. Reyes has spent over a decade analyzing how data is exchanged beyond the surface web—monitoring forums, marketplaces, and anonymous communication protocols such as Tor, I2P, and ZeroNet. He began his research career at the University of Maryland, where his doctoral thesis focused on behavioral patterns in darknet marketplaces and their link to organized cybercrime. Since then, Reyes has collaborated with international law enforcement agencies, think tanks, and private cybersecurity firms to uncover threats ranging from illegal trafficking to cyberterrorism. Dr. Reyes has been featured in publications such as Wired, The Verge, and MIT Technology Review, and often serves as a consultant on cyber threat intelligence. He is also a speaker at international cybersecurity conferences, including DEF CON, Black Hat, and CyCon. Areas of Expertise: Deep & Dark Web Intelligence Tor & Onion Routing Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Tracing OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Digital Anonymity and Privacy Technologies Threat Actor Profiling Publications: Underworld Networks: A Deep Dive into the Digital Shadows (2021) Decrypting the Dark Web Economy (Co-authored, 2019) Education: Ph.D. in Cybersecurity & Forensics, University of Maryland M.S. in Information Security, Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Computer Science, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Contact: [Secure Contact Form] | [PGP Key Available on Request]