Dr. Fatemeh Parast is a leading expert in cybersecurity, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intlligence (AI). She has a distinguished career in academia and industry. She currently serves as a faculty member at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), where she combines her expertise in advanced ML, AI-powered security, and data analytics to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.  

Dr. Parast's research focuses on automating cybersecurity using AI and natural language processing (NLP) with a vision to transform how organizations collect, analyze, and act upon cyber threat data. Her work has been recognized through prestigious funding awards, and she has built a strong reputation as a thought leader by publishing in high-impact venues and presenting at international conferences.  

An accomplished educator, Dr. Parast has been actively teaching and mentoring since 2022. She has taught cutting-edge courses such as Cyber Threat Intelligence and Adversarial Risk Analysis, Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response, and Machine Learning and Data Mining. She takes a personalized approach to mentoring her graduate and undergraduate students, guiding them toward impactful careers in academia and industry.  

In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Parast collaborates with industry partners to develop Master's-the-art cybersecurity solutions. Her recent joint project with 45 Drives and Difenda exemplifies her commitment to impactful industrial research and innovation.  

Dr. Parast holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has years of experience supervising successful research projects and industrial collaborations. She is passionate about advancing cybersecurity education, promoting interdisciplinary research, and driving innovation in AI/ML methods.