Dr. Mourad Debbabi

Professor

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Biography

Mourad Debbabi is the Director of the Security Research Centre at Concordia University, holding a partnership research chair with Hydro Quebec and Hitachi. He is affiliated with the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Concordia Institute of Information Systems Engineering. His research expertise includes vulnerability research, critical infrastructure security, threat hunting, smart grid security, cyber forensics, network security, software security, and malware analysis. Debbabi has published significant contributions in these fields and is focused on advancing methodologies to enhance information security and resilience against cyber threats. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Paris XI Orsay University in France. Throughout his career, he has engaged in numerous collaborative projects aimed at developing innovative security solutions and educating the next generation of information security professionals.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.