Mai Abdalla

Mai Abdalla is a Lecturer in the Department of Cyber Systems at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), where she contributes to academic and research initiatives in cybersecurity and information technology. She holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.

Education:

• M.S., Cybersecurity, University of Missouri–St. Louis
• B.S., Information Technology, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Her research focuses on malware analysis, privacy, and data analytics, with a notable project on detecting cryptojacking through signature identification in WebAssembly binaries. She is passionate about teaching and emphasizes active student participation, peer interaction, and knowledge exchange in her classroom.

Mai was recognized for academic excellence during her studies, receiving the Best Research Award at UMSL and an award for outstanding performance at UofK. She was also actively involved in student organizations, serving as student coordinator for UMSL's Entrepreneur Club and treasurer of the Cybersecurity Club.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Research Award from University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Award for Outstanding Academic Performance from University of Khartoum

Mai is committed to innovative teaching methods and enjoys simplifying complex technical concepts for students. She also participates in charity and volunteer work in her spare time.