Dr. Marwa Elsayed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marwa Elsayed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Western University, specializing in Cybersecurity. She previously held a NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, one of Canada's prestigious awards designed for emerging researchers, and was appointed as a faculty member in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University from 2021 to 2023. Completing her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Queen's University in November 2018, her research addresses critical security challenges in software systems. Her work leverages interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating software engineering and artificial intelligence principles to develop advanced security solutions. Elsayed's research spans several areas, including cloud and edge computing, big data systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT), all of which are regarded as pivotal trends in shaping future Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs). She has received notable academic recognition, including awards for her papers at leading international conferences, and is a member of both IEEE and ACM.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.