About Us

Program Overview:

The Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy provides students with a comprehensive, hands-on experience to learn the foundations of cybersecurity, familiarize themselves with industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks, and delve into the world of cybersecurity auditing. By working directly with regional organizations, students will help assess and address cybersecurity challenges, ultimately enhancing the security posture of these organizations. We welcome students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to join our clinic. To determine your eligibility and take the first step toward joining our team, please submit the application form online through our website.

Leadership Team:

Dr. Moez Farokhnia Hamedani
Principal Investigator and SCGA Clinic Director
Assistant Professor
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Email: m_farokhnia@uncg.edu
Phone Number: 336.334.4346
Moez Farokhnia Hamedani – UNC Greensboro

Dr. Lakshmi Iyer
SCGA Clinic Co-PI
Department Head and Professor
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Email: lsiyer@uncg.edu
Phone: 336.334.5666
Lakshmi Iyer – UNC Greensboro

Dr. A. F. Salam
SCGA Clinic Co-PI
Associate Professor
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Email: amsalam@uncg.edu
Phone: 336.256.8589
A. F. Salam – UNC Greensboro

Clinic Team:

Dr. Motahareh Pourbehzadi
SCGA Clinic Mentor
Assistant Professor
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Email: m_pourbehza@uncg.edu
Phone: 336.334.5739
Motahareh Pourbehzadi – UNC Greensboro

Mr. Adam Barnett
SCGA Clinic Mentor (Google)
Security Engineer – Uppercase Research
Google
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Nicholas Amoah
SCGA Clinic Coordinator
PhD Student
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Email: nmamoah@uncg.edu