Ashar Neyaz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Computer Science, School of Computing & Data Science

Computer Science

Bio

Dr. Ashar Neyaz is an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science and brings extensive experience in cybersecurity education, digital forensics research, and hands-on laboratory instruction. Dr. Neyaz's research focuses on emerging challenges in digital forensics, including storage forensics, operating system artifacts, and forensic analysis of modern technologies. He is an active contributor to international journals and conferences and regularly serves as a peer reviewer and editorial board member.

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Passionate about experiential learning, Dr. Neyaz designs practical labs, real-world case studies, and industry-aligned coursework to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity, incident response, and digital investigations.

Education

  • Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX Ph.D. Digital and Cyber Forensic Science
  • Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX M.S. Digital Forensics
  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology, India B.S. Computer Science and Engineering
  • Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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