About me
Dr. Masooda Bashir is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she conducts interdisciplinary research that bridges mathematics, computer science, and psychology. Her research sheds new light on digital trust, cybersecurity, and data ethics, positioning her as a respected expert in these critical fields. Dr. Bashir's career began in Silicon Valley, where she built a robust foundation in technology through roles as a systems analyst, technical trainer, manager, and global manager at companies including Lotus and IBM. Her hands-on industry experience laid the groundwork for her later scholarly pursuits, fueling her decision to earn a PhD from Purdue University. This unique combination of practical expertise and rigorous academic training informs her innovative approach in both research and teaching. In addition to her primary appointment, Dr. Bashir directs Social Sciences in Engineering Research and holds key affiliations with the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, and the Information Trust Institute. Her extensive publication record includes over 100 scholarly papers on data privacy, cybersecurity, and human trust in automation, developed alongside her dynamic research team at UIUC. Her leadership extends to managing several NSF-funded research initiatives, including a decade-long commitment to the CyberSecurity Scholarship Program. Through her groundbreaking work and visionary leadership, Dr. Bashir continues to shape and advance the dialogue on technology's impact on society.
