Shajina Anand

Shajina Anand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Seton Hall University. She established the university's advanced Cybersecurity Lab, focusing on research areas such as cyberbullying prevention in academic institutions, green initiatives in agriculture, microgrid security, and sentiment analysis of women in tech. Her work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with entities like the US Secret Service and PSEG, and international partnerships in India.

Her professional interests include leading cybersecurity research, mentoring students on real-world projects, and curricula development aligned with industry needs. She actively organizes events like the NJ Cybersecurity Conference and Microsoft Hackathon. She is a recipient of the OMIC Grant and contributes to interdisciplinary efforts via the Academy of Applied Analytics and Technology (A3T).

Research trends in her publications span cybersecurity for autonomous systems, 5G networks, microgrids, and social engineering. Her work emphasizes AI-driven solutions for critical infrastructure protection and ethical hacking practices.

Awards:

• OMIC Grant

Industry & Academic Collaboration:

• US Secret Service
• PSEG, Lenovo, Capgemini
• International Internship Programs in India

Labs & Teams: Directs Seton Hall's Cybersecurity Lab, fostering international student participation in cutting-edge research.