Ruba Al Omari

Ruba Al Omari is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Ontario Tech University, where she earned the Doctoral Excellence Award. Her research focuses on cybersecurity, machine learning applications in security, and the intersection of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) with password memorability and user behavior analysis. Dr. Al Omari has over 15 years of industry experience in IT roles spanning network management and security.

Her teaching portfolio includes graduate and undergraduate courses in cybersecurity, network security, applied cryptography, malware analysis, and machine learning. Notable courses include 'Attack and Defense Special Topics in IT: AI in Cybersecurity' and capstone projects in computer security.

Research interests emphasize leveraging EEG signals and neural networks to predict password memorability, studying user behavior in password usage, and exploring BCI applications for facial recognition and image tagging. Her work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and computational security systems.

Publications consistently address themes of password security, BCI-driven biometric authentication, and cognitive aspects of cybersecurity. Awards include the Doctoral Excellence Award from Ontario Tech University (exact year not specified in text).

Previous roles included program coordinator for AI and Cybersecurity programs at Durham College, alongside teaching experience at Ontario Tech University. Industry background includes user support and network management roles, providing practical insights into IT security challenges.