Dr. Jema Ndibwile

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jema Ndibwile is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University - Africa, specializing in cybersecurity. He earned his Ph.D. in Information Security from Japan's Nara Institute of Science and Technology in 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked at the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology as an IT network specialist and lecturer in cybersecurity. His research focuses on addressing complex cybersecurity challenges and includes areas such as military intelligence, applied cryptography, ethical hacking, psychology in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cyber defenses.

Research Interests

Cybersecurity Military Intelligence Applied Cryptography Ethical Hacking Psychology in Cybersecurity Digital Forensics Cyber Defenses

Experience

IT Network Specialist and Lecturer

— Present

Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology • Tanzania

Worked as an IT network specialist and lecturer focusing on cybersecurity.

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.