Maksim Iavich

Maksim Iavich is an accomplished professional in the field of cybersecurity and computer science, currently serving as the Director of the CST Cyber Security Center at Caucasus University since 2014, where responsibilities include managing undergraduate and master's programs in information technologies and leading cybersecurity education initiatives. In addition to roles as a Full Professor and Head of Cyber Security Direction at the Caucasus School of Technologies, Maksim also holds positions as CEO and President of the Scientific Cyber Security Association, where impactful projects in cybersecurity education are developed. With significant experience as an expert evaluator for the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement and the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia, Maksim contributes to the evaluation of educational quality and scientific grant applications. Maksim's educational background includes a PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science from Georgian Technical University and specialized training in cybersecurity from the University of Maryland.