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Mohammad Meraj Mirza

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Dean, Deanship of E-Learning and Information Technology at Taif University
📍 Saudi Arabia

Mohammad is the CISO and Dean of E-Learning & IT at Taif University, blending academic leadership with deep technical expertise in cybersecurity. A Purdue University PhD graduate, his research focuses on digital forensics, geospatial intelligence, and UAVs, all while aligning university strategy with Saudi Vision 2030.

Passionate about developing future talent, he has served as an IEEE Counselor, managing the student branch and organizing workshops to promote academic success. He actively engages with the professional community as a CISO Club Member at Black Hat MEA and through other academic associations.

He was selected as an RSAC Security Scholar in 2022, a prestigious recognition for emerging leaders in the cybersecurity industry.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Dean, Deanship of E-Learning and Information Technology
Location
Saudi Arabia
Personality Overview

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Precise But Practical
Rigorous & Demanding

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Priorities

Topics Mohammad cares about

Higher Ed Cybersecurity
As CISO for Taif University, he leads its digital infrastructure protection and fosters inter-university collaboration to enhance cybersecurity in the education sector.
University Digitalization
In his role as Dean, he spearheads the university's digital transformation, overseeing cloud migration, smart learning environments, and alignment with national digital initiatives.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Dean, Deanship of E-Learning and Information Technology
Taif University
9-2025
Member of the University Endowment Council
Taif University
9-2025
Member of the University Council
Taif University
11-2024
CISO Club Member
Black Hat MEA
10-2024
Counselor
IEEE
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
7-2024 - 10-2024
Cybersecurity for Executives Course
Harvard University
1-2020 - 8-2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D.
Purdue University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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