Rozhin Yasaei

Rozhin Yasaei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cyber Operations, Intelligence, and Technology at the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST), University of Arizona. She contributes to the CAST Curriculum Committee, shaping academic programs in cybersecurity and technology. Her research integrates machine learning with hardware and cyber-physical systems security.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of California, Irvine (2023)
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, University of California, Irvine (2021)
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2018)

Research Interests:
Rozhin's research lies at the intersection of machine learning and system security, with a focus on Graph Neural Networks applied to integrated circuits, embedded systems, and cyber-physical systems. Her work advances automated security analysis and detection of hardware vulnerabilities. She explores cross-layer security solutions that bridge hardware and software domains using AI-driven modeling techniques.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• UC Irvine Pedagogical Fellowship (2021)
• Teaching Excellence Certificate
• Rising Stars in EECS Award (2022)
• iREDEFINE Professional Development Award (2022)
• UCI UROP Research Discovery Fellowship (2022)
• UCI Henry Samueli Endowed Scholarship (2018)
• Mentoring Excellence Certificate
• Multiple conference scholarships

Advising and Grants:
Dr. Yasaei is an active mentor, recognized for her excellence in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. She is currently seeking PhD students for Fall 2025 and encourages prospective applicants to contact her and apply to the ECE graduate program at the University of Arizona. While specific grant funding is not detailed, her prior fellowships and research roles indicate strong support for her scholarly work.

Labs, Teams, and Professional Engagement:
She has served as President of the UCI chapter of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) since 2021 and continues to support the organization at the University of Arizona. She actively promotes diversity and inclusion in STEM through workshops, panels, and outreach. Her past research experience includes a role at NASA Frontier Development Lab and industry internships, reflecting strong interdisciplinary collaboration.