Dr. Eman Hammad is an Industrial & IoT Security Specialist with the Cybersecurity & Privacy team at PwC Canada. Eman combines practical experience and theoretical research to shape her vision for resilient-by-design solutions in the connected world. Eman’s work focuses on how a deeper understanding of interactions between critical physical systems and enabling technologies can help
design new classes of operational solutions that are more resilient to cyber/physical disruptions. Eman obtained her PhD in cyber security and resilience of smart grid systems from the University of Toronto in 2018. She has published 48 peer reviewed articles in highly ranked journals and conferences. Her research has been recognized with merit awards and has been featured on the Smart Cybersecurity Network. Eman has been an active volunteer with IEEE and is currently serving as the chair for IEEE Toronto Communication Society. Her service has been recognized by IEEE chapter achievement and exemplary service awards.