Dr. Hanan Hibshi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hanan Hibshi is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Information Networking Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his Ph.D. in Societal Computing from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as his M.S. in Information Security Technology Management from the same institution. He has a background working in the banking industry prior to his academic career. Hibshi's research interests focus on developing intelligent tools for security experts and accommodating their needs. His early research findings gained international attention, leading to multi-institution collaboration with the University of Nottingham. His work critically examines the intersection of security requirements, risk assessment, and data-driven intelligent systems utilizing fuzzy logic. Hibshi is actively engaged in educating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and participates in initiatives aimed at addressing talent gaps within the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.