Bojan Cukic

Bojan Cukic is a Professor and Dean at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's College of Computing and Informatics. He previously served as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, Department of Computer Science Chair, and Interim Executive Director of the UNC Charlotte Data Science Initiative. His research focuses on information assurance, biometrics, software engineering verification/validation, and resilient computing.

• Education: MS/PhD in Computer Science from University of Houston
• Honorary Doctorate: University of Rijeka, Croatia

He directs the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (CITeR) and co-founded NexID Biometrics Inc. (acquired by Precise Biometrics). His work has earned NSF Career and NASA Tycho Brahe awards.

Collaborates extensively with industry, emphasizing applied research in identification technologies and cybersecurity. Current roles include leadership in academic administration and research center direction.