Babak D. Beheshti

Babak D. Beheshti, Ph.D., is Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology, where he has served since 1986. His 35-year tenure includes roles as faculty member, Academic Senate President, Associate Dean, and Dean. Under his leadership, the college introduced its first PhD programs (Computer Science and Engineering), new bachelor's/master's degrees, and climbed to #49 in U.S. News undergraduate engineering rankings. He established industry partnerships with NASA, IBM, and cybersecurity firms, and launched a co-op program for computer science/IT students.

His research focuses on:

• Wireless sensor networks and IoT security
• Cryptographic frameworks for resource-constrained devices
• Cybersecurity penetration testing methodologies
• Adaptive algorithms for anomaly detection

Honors include:

• IEEE MGA Leadership Award (2014)
• IEEE Millennium Medal
• IEEE LI Educator Award (2013)
• IEEE Region 1 Technical Innovation Award (2008)
• Ellis College Teaching Excellence Award (2007)

He drives experiential learning through industry co-ops and serves on boards for IEEE, LISTnet, and manufacturing/transportation consortia.