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Bio
Dr. Samane Abdi is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science specializing in cybersecurity, networks, and applied data analytics. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Network Fundamentals, Database Systems, and Applied Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing project-based, hands-on learning aligned with ABET student outcomes in problem solving, system design, and professional practice.
Dr. Abdi’s research focuses on AI-driven threat detection, privacy and trust management, and network and cloud security. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, contributed to research projects, and serves as an IEEE conference paper reviewer. She mentors students on research and capstone projects, integrating practical experience with theoretical foundations to develop industry-ready competencies.
She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science (Network and Cybersecurity) from University College Cork, Ireland, her M.Sc. in Information Technology Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran, and a B.Sc. in Software Engineering (Honors) from Shariaty Technical University, Iran. Her academic and professional work bridges computing education, cybersecurity research, and technology innovation.
Degree & Academic Institution:
- PhD, Computer Science
University College Cork, Ireland
Courses Taught:
- CS 455 - Algorithms and Structured Programming
- CS 470 - Network Engineering and Management
- CS 380 - Operating Systems
- CS 581 - Cloud Security
Publications:
- An algorithm for distributed certificate chain discovery in open environments. SAC '15 Proceedings of the 30th Annual ACM Symposium on Applied Computing Pages 2292-2298 · Apr 1, 2015
- I Was Confused: Robust Accountability for Permission Delegation in Cloud Federations. 38th International Computer Software and Applications Conference Workshops (COMPSACW), IEEE 2014 · Jul 21, 2014
- Integration of Heterogeneous Policies for Trust Management. 38th International Computer Software and Applications Conference Workshops (COMPSACW), IEEE 2014 · Jul 21, 2014
- An Autonomic Trust Management Framework for Secure Dynamic Coalition Cooperation. 10th International Conference on Autonomic and Trusted Computing (ATC 2013)/IEEE · Jan 1, 2013
- Avoiding Delegation Subterfuge Using Linked Local Permission Names. Formal Aspects of Security and Trust/Springer Berlin Heidelberg · Jan 1, 2012
Bio
Dr. Samane Abdi is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science specializing in cybersecurity, networks, and applied data analytics. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Network Fundamentals, Database Systems, and Applied Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing project-based, hands-on learning aligned with ABET student outcomes in problem solving, system design, and professional practice.
Dr. Abdi’s research focuses on AI-driven threat detection, privacy and trust management, and network and cloud security. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, contributed to research projects, and serves as an IEEE conference paper reviewer. She mentors students on research and capstone projects, integrating practical experience with theoretical foundations to develop industry-ready competencies.
She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science (Network and Cybersecurity) from University College Cork, Ireland, her M.Sc. in Information Technology Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran, and a B.Sc. in Software Engineering (Honors) from Shariaty Technical University, Iran. Her academic and professional work bridges computing education, cybersecurity research, and technology innovation.
Degree & Academic Institution:
- PhD, Computer Science
University College Cork, Ireland
Courses Taught:
- CS 455 - Algorithms and Structured Programming
- CS 470 - Network Engineering and Management
- CS 380 - Operating Systems
- CS 581 - Cloud Security
Publications:
- An algorithm for distributed certificate chain discovery in open environments. SAC '15 Proceedings of the 30th Annual ACM Symposium on Applied Computing Pages 2292-2298 · Apr 1, 2015
- I Was Confused: Robust Accountability for Permission Delegation in Cloud Federations. 38th International Computer Software and Applications Conference Workshops (COMPSACW), IEEE 2014 · Jul 21, 2014
- Integration of Heterogeneous Policies for Trust Management. 38th International Computer Software and Applications Conference Workshops (COMPSACW), IEEE 2014 · Jul 21, 2014
- An Autonomic Trust Management Framework for Secure Dynamic Coalition Cooperation. 10th International Conference on Autonomic and Trusted Computing (ATC 2013)/IEEE · Jan 1, 2013
- Avoiding Delegation Subterfuge Using Linked Local Permission Names. Formal Aspects of Security and Trust/Springer Berlin Heidelberg · Jan 1, 2012