Dr. Aslihan is an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity with expertise in network security, machine learning-based intrusion detection systems, and secure systems design. She holds a PhD in Computer Engineering, with research focused on integrating machine learning techniques into intrusion detection and network defence mechanisms. She has extensive experience teaching cybersecurity, networking, Linux, and related computer science courses at university level, with a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. Her current research and teaching interests include cybersecurity for remote and distributed environments, network defence strategies, and applied security education.