Dr. Jema Ndibwile

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jema Ndibwile is an Assistant Teaching Professor at CMU-Africa, Carnegie Mellon University. He specializes in cybersecurity and has been instrumental in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges. Jema holds a Ph.D. in Information Security from Japan's Nara Institute of Science and Technology, which he earned in 2019. His previous experience includes working as an IT network specialist and lecturer in cybersecurity at the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology. His research interests include cybersecurity, military intelligence, applied cryptography, ethical hacking, psychology in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cyber defenses. Through his work, Jema aims to make systems safer and address challenges faced in the field of cybersecurity, particularly within the African context. He has been involved in various projects aimed at developing effective monitoring systems using IoT technology and enhancing safety in cyber environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

CMU-Africa, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Teach and conduct research in the field of cybersecurity, addressing complex cybersecurity challenges.

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.