Dr. Kianoosh Boroojeni | Data Fusion Awards | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Kianoosh Boroojeni, Florida International University, United States
Dr. Kianoosh Boroojeni is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Knight Foundation School of Computing & Information Sciences, Florida International University (FIU). He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from FIU and a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering from the University of Tehran. His research interests include cybersecurity, generative AI in computer science education, STEM education, and computer networks. With over 50 scientific publications and more than 1,150 citations, Dr. Boroojeni has made significant contributions to his field. He has played a pivotal role in integrating AI-powered tools into computer science education and has collaborated with Google to enhance programming courses. His leadership extends to overseeing programming gateway courses, developing cybersecurity curricula, and promoting inclusive computing education. He has received multiple teaching recognitions and actively mentors students.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award โ Kianoosh Boroojeni
Dr. Kianoosh Boroojeni is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in cybersecurity, AI in education, and computer networks, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His academic background, extensive research contributions, and leadership in integrating AI into education highlight his impact in the field.
Education ๐
- Ph.D., Computer Science โ Florida International University, USA (2017)
- M.S., Computer Science โ Florida International University, USA (2016)
- B.Eng., Computer Engineering โ University of Tehran, Iran (2012)
Work Experience ๐ผ
๐น Associate Teaching Professor โ Florida International University (2023 โ Present)
- Leads Programming Gateway Committee to improve programming course success rates ๐
- Collaborates with Google to integrate Generative AI in CS education ๐ค
- Chairs Faculty & Staff Awards Committee in the College of Engineering & Computing ๐
- Supports intensive programming courses like CS I, II & III, Data Structures, and OS ๐พ
๐น Assistant Teaching Professor โ Florida International University (2017 โ 2023)
- Taught 16+ undergraduate courses and 4 graduate/Ph.D. courses ๐ซ
- Developed new cybersecurity courses on Blockchains ๐
- Led Googleโs Tech-Exchange Program to recruit Hispanic & Black students into Google workforce ๐
- Designed and improved online courses to achieve Quality Matters (QM) Certifications โ
- Achieved high student evaluations (4.6/5.0 overall) ๐
๐น Post-Doctoral Fellow โ Florida International University (Spring & Summer 2017)
- Conducted DoD-funded research on network security & privacy ๐
- Mentored students in NSF-sponsored Research Experience program ๐จโ๐ซ
๐น Graduate Assistant โ Florida International University (2012 โ 2017)
- Assisted faculty in teaching & grading multiple undergraduate/graduate courses โ๏ธ
- Collaborated with researchers from Carnegie Mellon & University of British Columbia ๐ค
Achievements & Awards ๐
๐ Published 50+ scientific papers with 1150+ citations (h-index: 19) ๐
๐ Led Google-FIU collaboration to integrate LLM-powered AI tools in CS education ๐ค
๐ Chaired Programming Gateway Committee to improve programming course completion rates ๐ฏ
๐ Successfully developed and taught two new cybersecurity courses on Blockchain ๐
๐ Achieved high teaching ratings (4.6/5.0) for multiple CS courses ๐
๐ Contributed to NSF & DoD research projects on cybersecurity and network security ๐
