Professor Dr. Michael Mattarock

Biography

Michael Mattarock brings deep expertise in national security, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence to his role as Associate Director and Assistant Teaching Professor at the Information Networking Institute (INI) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). With extensive experience working with government agencies, he leads security research strategies and consults on security architecture solutions. He collaborates closely with INI’s director to advance partnerships with government and industry, overseeing academic affairs and teaching courses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Before joining INI, he served as the Executive Director of National Security Research at CMU, where he developed and implemented strategies to enhance the national security research portfolio. He has also held positions as Technical Director for AI Mission Engagement and has launched the discipline of AI Engineering. Michael holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Engineering, summa cum laude, from George Washington University. He is currently completing his doctorate in secure AI. Throughout his career, he has presented and taught on various technology topics, engaging with organizations like the Department of Defense, NATO, and NASA. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, he is happy to have returned to his hometown.

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