Biography
Dr. Nazila Safavi
Professor, Information Technology & Engineering | DeVry University
About Dr. Safavi
Educator and Technology Professional
Educator and technology professional with experience in telecommunications, IT management, curriculum development, and applied research.
Higher-education faculty member and former technology-industry leader with more than two decades of postsecondary teaching experience and professional work in telecommunications, network systems, software engineering, technical support, and operations. Teaches applied computing and cybersecurity-related courses, mentors adult learners, and supports hands-on technical learning. Active IEEE chapter leader and researcher in intelligent networking and emerging 6G systems.
At a Glance
Education
✓ Ph.D., Information Technology & Management
✓ M.S., Telecommunications Engineering & Management — Southern Methodist University
✓ B.S., Computer Science — Oxford Brookes University
Experience
✓ Industry (since 1997): Engineering, telecommunications & IT management
✓ Academia (since 2003): Teaching, curriculum development & student mentorship
IEEE Leadership
✓ Chair, Foothill Computer Society & Blockchain Group
✓ Coordinator, DeVry University–SoCal IEEE Student Branch
Current Interests & Research
✓ AI-enabled 5G/6G networks, cybersecurity, robotics, and experiential learning
✓ Recent 6G publications and Mini Pupper student robotics project
Beyond the Classroom
Research, Student Projects and Ballroom Dancing
Scholarly research, student projects & ballroom dancing.
