Mortaza Shoae Bargh

Mortaza Shoae Bargh is a Professor in Privacy & Cybersecurity at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Rotterdam UAS), where he leads research at the intersection of data governance, machine learning, and regulatory compliance. His work addresses critical challenges in secure data handling within public institutions, smart cities, and emerging technologies like IoT.

His research spans:

• Privacy-preserving technologies for GDPR compliance and personal data minimization
• Explainable AI systems for security applications and bias mitigation
• Statistical disclosure control methods for open data initiatives
• Zero-trust architectures in specialized domains like smart shipping
• Human-centric approaches to cybersecurity dashboard design

Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward practical implementations of privacy-by-design frameworks, with increasing focus on societal impacts of AI (e.g., ChatGPT stereotypes) and cross-domain applications of machine learning in judicial systems and healthcare. His work consistently bridges technical innovation with regulatory requirements, emphasizing data utility preservation alongside security.

Professor Shoae Bargh actively contributes to cybersecurity discourse through publications spanning journals, conferences, and book chapters, with notable emphasis on real-world applicability in governmental contexts. His research outputs demonstrate sustained engagement with evolving challenges in data ethics and secure system design since 2012.