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IS&T Faculty Spotlight: Owana Marzia Moushi

  • published: 2025/10/16
  • contact: College of Information Science & Technology
  • email: yshema@unomaha.edu
Potrait of Owana Marzia Moushi

Owana Marzia Moushi, Ph.D., Instructor, UNO College of Information Science & Technology. Photo by Ryan Soderlin, UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Name: Owana Marzia Moushi (she/her/hers)
Title and Department or School: Instructor, School of Interdisciplinary Informatics

Hometown: Chuadanga, Bangladesh

Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL)
Teaching Interests: Network Security; Wireless Security; Cryptography; Artificial Intelligence
Research Interests:
  • Machine Learning and AI for Security and Privacy
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Security and Privacy of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Networks
  • Zero-Trust and Cloud Security
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Wireless Communication Networks
🔥 Rapid-fire questions:
What are you looking forward to in your role? (3–4 lines)
I’m excited to build inclusive, hands-on courses that bridge theory and practice in cybersecurity. I look forward to mentoring students on real-world projects, collaborating across disciplines, and bringing my research on secure intelligent transportation systems into the classroom. My goal is to help students develop both technical depth and professional confidence.
What are two unexpected talents you possess?
  • I’m surprisingly good at turning complex technical topics into quick, visual explainers on a whiteboard.
  • I have a knack for trip-hacking—finding efficient routes, great local food, and hidden gems on short notice.
Two things you enjoy doing in your free time
Traveling and watching movies—especially exploring new places, trying local cuisine, and relaxing with a good thriller or documentary.