Natalia Stakhanova is an Associate Professor and Director of The CyberLab at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. She is a leading researcher in cybersecurity, with a focus on malware analysis, software obfuscation, mobile security, IoT security, and e-Health security. Her work integrates practical solutions to real-world security challenges, leveraging advanced techniques in reverse engineering, blockchain forensics, and AI-driven security tools. Her research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Best Paper Awards at FPS 2023 and EUSPN 2023, and she was named one of Canada’s Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity. She actively contributes to the cybersecurity community through editorial roles (e.g., IEEE TDSC) and conference leadership (e.g., Program Chair of SAD20 and SSPREW19). Stakhanova’s recent work explores AI-generated code security, adversarial analysis of software tools, and blockchain-based healthcare data integrity. Her projects often involve collaboration with industry partners, emphasizing practical impact alongside academic rigor.











