Michael Nizich

Michael Nizich, PhD, CISSP, serves as the Director of the Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center at the New York Institute of Technology, overseeing a technology business incubator focused on Cybersecurity, Biomedical Devices, and Energy & Green Technologies. Additionally, Michael directs the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, enhancing student recruitment and industry partnerships. As an adjunct associate professor, emphasis is placed on teaching various cybersecurity courses. Michael's prior experience includes roles as Director of the Asset Security Division at Applied DNA Sciences, adjunct professor positions at St. Joseph's College and Dowling College, and Vice President of Sales & Operations at Admit Computer Services Inc. Michael holds a PhD in Information Science from Long Island University, an MS in Technology Systems Management from Stony Brook University, and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Dowling College.