School of Engineering and Computing
Engineering with a higher purpose.
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Why Choose Fairfield’s School of Engineering and Computing?
Career
Ready
Move your career forward with experiential learning applied to real-world solutions.
Extensive
Network
Connect with our expansive professional network in the engineering and technology industry.
Student
Centered
Benefit from the support and flexibility of learning built around your unique goals.
Expert
Faculty
Build personal relationships with industry experts encouraging you to excel academically and gain the confidence to succeed.
The School of Engineering and Computing at Fairfield University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) by the National Security Agency recognizing the school’s commitment to cybersecurity education and its role in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure
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Faculty Spotlight
Andy Lee is an adjunct professor of the Master of Cybersecurity program at the School of Engineering. He currently works for the FBI and focuses primarily on cyber incident response, reverse engineering malware, and digital forensics. He holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance from Boston College and brings industry experience in working with cyber law and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Mirco Speretta’s early research focused on the creation of user profiles that improve search results. He spent 10 years as a director of technical engineering, acting as a security incident manager for mobile websites and applications.
Hank Foss is an adjunct professor in the Computer Science and Cybersecurity program within the School of Engineering and Computing. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Fairfield University, he specialized in incident response, cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and policy compliance, with backgrounds in military, finance, insurance, and higher education, Hank brings practical, real-world insights and tool sets to his student, preparing them to tackle the evolving challenges in cybersecurity.
Dr. Akshay Mathur is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Computing. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering in 2022 and now teaches undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity courses. His area of research is building AI-based OS security solutions, digital forensics of apps, and cybersecurity education.
The University of Difference
Our School of Engineering and Computing offers students the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and confidence to create the next generation of solutions to complex technological and societal challenges.
Fairfield Mission
Visionary by nature. Jesuit through mission. Transformative by design. The driving force of Fairfield is our mission — to impact the world. It prompts us to ask important questions, to embrace our social responsibilities, and to lead by example. And it’s what has made us a premier institution in the Northeast. Let the mission be part of your journey.
