Tahereh (Sima) Jafarikhah
Assistant Professor
Sima Jafarikhah, with dual Ph.D.s in Computer Science and Mathematics, specializes in cryptography, privacy, and security. Her research focuses on advancing cryptographic protocols and privacy-preserving technologies to address modern security challenges.
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science, City University of New York, Graduate Center, USA.
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Tarbiat Modares University of Tehran, Iran.
M.S. in Mathematics, Tarbiat Modares University of Tehran, Iran.
B.S. in Mathematics, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran.
Specialization in Teaching
Courses I have taught at UNCW:
Discrete Math (CSC 133), Cryptography and Data Security (CYBR 245) , Introduction to Cryptography (CSC 364)
Research Interests
My research interests lie at the intersection of cryptography, privacy, and security. Drawing on my dual expertise in mathematics and computer science, I investigate the design and analysis of cryptographic protocols, secure multi-party computation, and privacy-preserving technologies. My work emphasizes creating robust systems that address real-world security challenges while maintaining a strong foundation in theoretical principles. I am particularly passionate about bridging the gap between advanced cryptographic research and its practical applications in ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.