Ikjot Saini

Ikjot Saini, PhD, serves as Co-Director and Co-Founder of the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence at the University of Windsor and holds the position of Assistant Professor at the same institution. Additionally, Ikjot is the Academic Director of the Automotive Security Research Group and supports the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) initiative as an Affiliate Advisor and Academic Chair for Ontario, focusing on promoting cybersecurity interests among students and enhancing women's participation in the field. Ikjot's professional background includes roles as a Cyber Security Committee Member for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and various teaching and research positions at the University of Windsor. Ikjot's academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Windsor, complemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security Management from Fanshawe College.