About me
Dr. Maryam Tanha is an assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences, based in Vancouver. She received her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Victoria in 2019, following an MSc in Network and Communications Engineering from University of Putra Malaysia and a BSc in Software Engineering from Yazd University in Iran. Dr. Tanha's research focuses on Android malware detection and the design of resilient software-defined networks. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), where she led initiatives in applied computer science and conducted research on machine learning applications in mobile security. Her industry experience includes developing banking, video streaming, and mobile applications. Dr. Tanha is also committed to mentoring and increasing the representation of women in technology fields.
